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{{about|the enemies introduced in [[Super Mario Bros. 3]]|the moles from [[Super Mario Galaxy]]|[[Monty]]}} | {{about|the enemies introduced in [[Super Mario Bros. 3]]|the moles from [[Super Mario Galaxy]]|[[Monty]]}} | ||
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|image=[[File:NSMBW Rocky Wrench Artwork.png|270px]]<br> | |image=[[File:NSMBW Rocky Wrench Artwork.png|270px]]<br>A Rocky Wrench in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[List of games by date#1988|1988]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' ([[List of games by date#1988|1988]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[ | |latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' ([[Pirate Tour]]) (2020) | ||
|variant_of=[[Koopa (species)|Koopa]] | |variant_of=[[Koopa (species)|Koopa]] | ||
| | |relatives=[[Monty Mole]] | ||
|comparable=[[ | |comparable=[[Monty]]<br>[[Mukumuku]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ | {{quote2|Ugh, this lid is heavy.|Rocky Wrench|[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]}} | ||
'''Rocky Wrenches''' are enemies employed as crewmen on [[ | '''Rocky Wrenches''' are enemies employed as crewmen on the [[Koopa Troop]]'s vehicles.<ref name="Poo">「モグラようなカメ{{hover|族|ぞく}}。{{hover|穴|あな}}からニョキッと{{hover|出|で}}てきてスパナを{{hover|投|な}}げてくる。{{hover|飛行船|ひこうせん}}の{{hover|乗組員|のりくみいん}}だ。」 ("''Mole-like members of the [[Koopa (species)|Turtle Tribe]]. They will pop out of a hole to throw their spanner. They are the maintenance crew of the airship.''") - ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 38.</ref><ref>"''These turtles often serve as crew of Koopaling Airships and military vehicles.''" - ''Nintendo Power'' Volume 13, page 9.</ref> They pop out of [[manhole]] covers and attack by throwing their namesake wrenches. They have been described as mole-like turtles,<ref name="Poo"/><ref>"''Rocky is a turtle who kind of looks like a mole. He will suddenly appear and start to throw wrenches from his fingers at Mario or Luigi.''" - ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' English instruction booklet, Page 37.</ref> but from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' onward, they lack shells (with the exception of the game styles in the ''[[Super Mario Maker (disambiguation)|Super Mario Maker]]'' series based on older games), which, along with other changes in design, has resulted in them resembling [[Monty Mole]]s. Their original description has not been applied to the redesign, and they have since been called moles instead of mole-like on at least one occasion.<ref>"''These crafty moles show themselves just long enough to throw a wrench at you before dropping back out of sight.''" von Esmarch, Nick. ''Super Mario 3D Land'' PRIMA Official Game Guide, page 15.</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Super Mario'' series=== | ===''Super Mario'' series=== | ||
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[[File:RockyWrenchSMB3.gif|frame|left]] | [[File:RockyWrenchSMB3.gif|frame|left]] | ||
[[File:Rocky_wrench.jpg|thumb|200px|Artwork of a Rocky Wrench from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'']] | [[File:Rocky_wrench.jpg|thumb|200px|Artwork of a Rocky Wrench from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'']] | ||
Rocky Wrenches first appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' as enemies on [[airship]]s, [[tank]]s, and ships belonging to the Koopa Troop. Upon sighting either [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]], a Rocky Wrench will pop out of its hole on these vehicles and throw wrenches at them before descending back into its hole. They first appear in {{world link|2|airship3|World 2-Airship (Super Mario Bros. 3)}}. | Rocky Wrenches first appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' as enemies on [[airship]]s, [[tank]]s, and ships belonging to the Koopa Troop. Upon sighting either [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]], a Rocky Wrench will pop out of its hole on these vehicles and throw wrenches at them before descending back into its hole. They first appear in {{world-link|2|airship3|World 2-Airship (Super Mario Bros. 3)}}. | ||
In most cases, a defeated Rocky Wrench will reappear, even when defeated by a [[stomp]]. However, some levels in [[Dark Land]] have red Rocky Wrenches that will be permanently defeated when attacked. In ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', all Rocky Wrenches are red, though they still act like they do in the NES version between the various levels. | In most cases, a defeated Rocky Wrench will reappear, even when defeated by a [[stomp]]. However, some levels in [[Dark Land]] have red Rocky Wrenches that will be permanently defeated when attacked. In ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', all Rocky Wrenches are red, though they still act like they do in the NES version between the various levels. | ||
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====''Super Mario 3D Land''==== | ====''Super Mario 3D Land''==== | ||
[[File:Wrench3DLand.png|150px|thumb|A Rocky Wrench in ''Super Mario 3D Land'']] | [[File:Wrench3DLand.png|150px|thumb|A Rocky Wrench in ''Super Mario 3D Land'']] | ||
Rocky Wrenches reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' | Rocky Wrenches reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. Though they are commonly found in airship stages, they appear in several levels in the game and can even be found in [[Warp Pipe]]s. Their appearance is the same as ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' and they conduct their usual wrench-throwing tactics, but some now appear in pipes and either throw [[Bob-omb]]s or even [[coin]]s. Unlike other games, the wrenches they throw can be stomped on harmlessly, destroying them in the process. | ||
====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''==== | ====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''==== | ||
Rocky Wrenches reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', once again retaining their design and attacks as in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. | Rocky Wrenches reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', once again retaining their design and attacks as in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. They only appear in [[Boarding the Airship]] of [[Meringue Clouds]], and are one of the few enemies that do not appear in ''[[New Super Luigi U]]''. | ||
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====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''==== | ====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''==== | ||
Rocky Wrenches reappear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and | Rocky Wrenches reappear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'', using new sprites for ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World]]''-styled courses, the former of which removes their goggles. If they are winged, they hop out of their manhole cover before throwing their wrenches, making their lower bodies more visible. This also occurs if they are enlarged, but they temporarily revert to their original size in order to hide. On certain platforms such as [[Semisolid Platform]]s, [[Donut Block]]s, and [[Cloud Block]]s, Rocky Wrenches fall through them when they attempt to hide in them. Rocky Wrenches retain their shells in the ''Super Mario Bros.'', ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', and ''Super Mario World'' styles, but not in ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' style. In addition, their existing appearances have been slightly revised; they have a less plain palette and appear to lack tails in the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' style, and now have stubbier limbs and a slimmer, shorter body shape compared to a Monty Mole in the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' style. In Course Maker, shaking them will change the slot to a Monty Mole and vice versa. | ||
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====''Super Mario Run''==== | ====''Super Mario Run''==== | ||
Rocky Wrenches reappear in ''[[Super Mario Run]]'', appearing only in [[Throwing It All Overboard]] in the main game. Additionally, they can occasionally appear in the [[Airship]] courses seen in [[Toad Rally]] and [[Remix 10]] | Rocky Wrenches reappear in ''[[Super Mario Run]]'', appearing only in [[Throwing It All Overboard]] in the main game. Additionally, they can occasionally appear in the [[Airship]] courses seen in [[Toad Rally]] and [[Remix 10]]. Some Rocky Wrenches throw coins instead of wrenches. Rocky Wrenches come back out of the ground much quicker than they do in most games, almost immediately after they go down. | ||
====''Super Mario Maker 2''==== | ====''Super Mario Maker 2''==== | ||
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===''Super Mario'' Kodansha manga=== | ===''Super Mario'' Kodansha manga=== | ||
[[File:Rocky Wrench KC Mario.png|thumb|100px|left|A Rocky Wrench from the third ''Super Mario Land'' volume]] | [[File:Rocky Wrench KC Mario.png|thumb|100px|left|A Rocky Wrench from the third ''Super Mario Land'' volume]] | ||
Rocky Wrenches make various appearances in the [[Super Mario (Kodansha manga)| | Rocky Wrenches make various appearances in the ''[[Super Mario (Kodansha manga)|Super Mario]]'' Kodansha manga. | ||
They first appear in the ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' volume, appearing in an adaptation of {{world|8|airforce}}. | They first appear in the ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' volume, appearing in an adaptation of {{world|8|airforce}}. | ||
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Finally, a Rocky Wrench (referred to as Mr. Rocky Wrench by [[Toad]]) has a somewhat major role in [[Up, Up, and a Koopa]] in which he guards the cage [[Emperor Ed]] is in, growling at him when he attempts to threaten King Koopa. Later, when Mario and Luigi get trapped in the cage, they attempt to bribe Rocky Wrench with a [[Fudjie]] chocolate bar, which makes the Rocky Wrench growl at them. When Luigi asks to borrow the wrenches, the Rocky Wrench throws them at Mario and Luigi (with the wrenches coming back to him like boomerangs, which never happens in the actual ''Super Mario Bros. 3''), with Mario then saying that he will not invite Rocky Wrench to his next plumbing job. Later on, Toad arrives with a giant magnet that he throws onto the ceiling, causing the Rocky Wrench to stick to it due to its wrenches (it shouts "Whoa!" in the process, which is the only time they vocalize in the episode outside of growls). | Finally, a Rocky Wrench (referred to as Mr. Rocky Wrench by [[Toad]]) has a somewhat major role in [[Up, Up, and a Koopa]] in which he guards the cage [[Emperor Ed]] is in, growling at him when he attempts to threaten King Koopa. Later, when Mario and Luigi get trapped in the cage, they attempt to bribe Rocky Wrench with a [[Fudjie]] chocolate bar, which makes the Rocky Wrench growl at them. When Luigi asks to borrow the wrenches, the Rocky Wrench throws them at Mario and Luigi (with the wrenches coming back to him like boomerangs, which never happens in the actual ''Super Mario Bros. 3''), with Mario then saying that he will not invite Rocky Wrench to his next plumbing job. Later on, Toad arrives with a giant magnet that he throws onto the ceiling, causing the Rocky Wrench to stick to it due to its wrenches (it shouts "Whoa!" in the process, which is the only time they vocalize in the episode outside of growls). | ||
They also are referenced in the writer's bible from the DVD releases, being called sneaky turtles with severe overbite that hide in manholes to ambush unsuspecting plumbers. Several pieces of concept art can be seen, first being a Rocky Wrench in an airship similar to that of the [[World 8-Airship (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 8-Airship]] level despite not appearing in any episodes, second showing full-body artwork, and finally showing artwork of the Rocky Wrench tank mainly seen in Princess Toadstool for President.<ref> | They also are referenced in the writer's bible from the DVD releases, being called sneaky turtles with severe overbite that hide in manholes to ambush unsuspecting plumbers. Several pieces of concept art can be seen, first being a Rocky Wrench in an airship similar to that of the [[World 8-Airship (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 8-Airship]] level despite not appearing in any episodes, second showing full-body artwork, and finally showing artwork of the Rocky Wrench tank mainly seen in Princess Toadstool for President.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXha79EO_aU</ref> | ||
===''Super Mario Bros. Print World''=== | ===''Super Mario Bros. Print World''=== | ||
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{{quote|Hey! Something's stuck to the side of the bowl!|Rocky Wrench|Monster Mix-Up}} | {{quote|Hey! Something's stuck to the side of the bowl!|Rocky Wrench|Monster Mix-Up}} | ||
In the ''[[Nintendo Adventure Books]]'', a Rocky Wrench that carries a handbag around competes in the [[International Mushroom Games]] as a member of a team called the [[Sneaks]] in ''[[Leaping Lizards]]''. True to his team's name, he uses underhanded tactics in the events, cutting a hole in [[ | In the ''[[Nintendo Adventure Books]]'', a Rocky Wrench that carries a handbag around competes in the [[International Mushroom Games]] as a member of a team called the [[Sneaks]] in ''[[Leaping Lizards]]''. True to his team's name, he uses underhanded tactics in the events, cutting a hole in [[Roy Koopa]]'s [[magic carpet|flying carpet]] during the obstacle course and throwing ink in his face during the Beetlebowl. Rocky Wrench is also very skilled at most of the sports, winning a majority of them. Rocky Wrench's name also appears in a crossword puzzle (though it is shortened to "Rocky"). The artwork used in said puzzle is reused from ''[[Super Mario Bros. Print World]]''. Rocky Wrench is also called a rodent in this book and the following one. | ||
A Rocky Wrench appears as the guard of the [[Monster Mixer]] in ''[[Monster Mix-Up]]''. They first make a brief cameo spotting Mario and Toad on the side of the bowl that is carrying the Monster Mixer. Later on, if Mario uses a [[Shell|Koopa Shell]] to hit a [[Super Star|Starman]] [[Block]], he will miss the block and the shell will hit the Rocky Wrench on the head. This causes the Rocky Wrench to get knocked out, making them drop their wrench into the Monster Mixer. The Monster Mixer proceeds to blow up, leading to a [[Game Over]]. | A Rocky Wrench appears as the guard of the [[Monster Mixer]] in ''[[Monster Mix-Up]]''. They first make a brief cameo spotting Mario and Toad on the side of the bowl that is carrying the Monster Mixer. Later on, if Mario uses a [[Shell|Koopa Shell]] to hit a [[Super Star|Starman]] [[Block]], he will miss the block and the shell will hit the Rocky Wrench on the head. This causes the Rocky Wrench to get knocked out, making them drop their wrench into the Monster Mixer. The Monster Mixer proceeds to blow up, leading to a [[Game Over]]. | ||
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===''Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater''=== | ===''Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater''=== | ||
[[File:RockyWrench4komaMangaTheaterStripVolume2.png|100px|thumb|left|The "Dismantling Rocky Wrench" strip in the second volume]] | [[File:RockyWrench4komaMangaTheaterStripVolume2.png|100px|thumb|left|The "Dismantling Rocky Wrench" strip in the second volume]] | ||
{{ | {{quote2|"早く 和る物 よこせよ" ("Give me something to throw, quickly")|Rocky Wrench|Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater}} | ||
Rocky Wrenches appear in volume 2 and volume 6 of ''[[Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater]]''. In volume 2, they appear in the "Dismantling Rocky Wrench" (解体屋プー) strip, where they throw several random objects and parts of the airship after running out of wrenches to throw at [[Luigi]]. | Rocky Wrenches appear in volume 2 and volume 6 of ''[[Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater]]''. In volume 2, they appear in the "Dismantling Rocky Wrench" (解体屋プー) strip, where they throw several random objects and parts of the airship after running out of wrenches to throw at [[Luigi]]. | ||
===''Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up''=== | ===''Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up''=== | ||
[[File:RaceCarDriverMechanic.png|thumb|150px|Rocky Wrench cameo in ''Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up''.]] | [[File:RaceCarDriverMechanic.png|thumb|150px|Rocky Wrench cameo in ''Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up''.]] | ||
A Rocky Wrench | A Rocky Wrench cameos in ''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]'' on the Race Car Driver and Mechanic page. The description reads as follows: | ||
"''Race car drivers Mario and Luigi had better make a pit stop right away. Their tires are almost worn out from the first leg of the road rally. Rocky Wrench is ready to change two tires.''" | |||
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===''Super Mario-kun''=== | ===''Super Mario-kun''=== | ||
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In volume 5, they make a small cameo when [[Luigi]] crushes a Rocky Wrench and other enemies with a [[Warp Pipe]]. | In volume 5, they make a small cameo when [[Luigi]] crushes a Rocky Wrench and other enemies with a [[Warp Pipe]]. | ||
They reappear much later in volume 30, in which [[Larry]] commands several Rocky Wrenches to throw wrenches at Mario. | They reappear much later in volume 30, in which [[Larry Koopa|Larry]] commands several Rocky Wrenches to throw wrenches at Mario. | ||
They reappear again in volume 45, in which [[Boom Boom]] pushes a button to have several Rocky Wrenches come and throw wrenches at Mario. | They reappear again in volume 45, in which [[Boom Boom]] pushes a button to have several Rocky Wrenches come and throw wrenches at Mario. | ||
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===''Mario Kart'' series=== | ===''Mario Kart'' series=== | ||
====''Mario Kart DS''==== | ====''Mario Kart DS''==== | ||
[[File:MKDS Rocky Wrench Screenshot.png|thumb|A Rocky Wrench | [[File:MKDS Rocky Wrench Screenshot.png|thumb|A Rocky Wrench from ''Mario Kart DS'']] | ||
In ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', Rocky Wrenches appear as obstacles on the airship portion of [[DS Airship Fortress|Airship Fortress]]. Popping out of their holes at random, these Rocky Wrenches can cause a [[kart]] to spin out of control if it runs into them. One mission involves [[Wario]] using a [[Super Star|Star]] to defeat fifteen Rocky Wrenches. Compared to ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', Rocky Wrenches more closely resemble Monty Moles, having seemingly been edited from their appearance in this game, but are further from Monty Mole than the design used in following games. They have brown upper lips, four pointed fangs | In ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', Rocky Wrenches appear as obstacles on the airship portion of [[DS Airship Fortress|Airship Fortress]]. Popping out of their holes at random, these Rocky Wrenches can cause a [[kart]] to spin out of control if it runs into them. One mission involves [[Wario]] using a [[Super Star|Star]] to defeat fifteen Rocky Wrenches. Compared to ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', Rocky Wrenches more closely resemble Monty Moles, having seemingly been edited from their appearance in this game, but are further from Monty Mole than the design used in following games. They have brown upper lips, four pointed fangs, and large goggles in front of glowing pupils that seem to be based off of their ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' sprites. Due to the graphics for Rocky Wrenches being flat textures that always face the camera, it is impossible to tell whether they are intended to have shells in this game. | ||
====''Mario Kart 7''==== | ====''Mario Kart 7''==== | ||
[[File:Rocky Wrench MK7.jpg|thumb|left|A Rocky Wrench | [[File:Rocky Wrench MK7.jpg|thumb|left|A Rocky Wrench from ''Mario Kart 7'']] | ||
In ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', Rocky Wrenches appear in the retro course, | In ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', Rocky Wrenches appear in the retro course, <small>DS</small> Airship Fortress, as well as {{classic-link|GBA|Battle Course 1}}. They retain their tactics from ''Mario Kart DS'', though they appear with their updated design. They can also be jumped on safely, and the player can even perform a [[trick]] off them. | ||
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====''Mario Kart Tour''==== | ====''Mario Kart Tour''==== | ||
[[File:MKT Rocky Wrench.jpg|thumb|A Rocky Wrench | [[File:MKT Rocky Wrench.jpg|thumb|A Rocky Wrench from ''Mario Kart Tour'']] | ||
Starting with the [[Pirate Tour]] in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', Rocky Wrenches reappear in DS Airship Fortress, where they retain their tactics from ''Mario Kart DS'' and ''Mario Kart 7''. They also appear in the marketplace section of [[Tour Bangkok Rush|Bangkok Rush T]], in [[DS Twilight House]], in [[Rome Avanti|Rome Avanti 2]], and in [[Wii Daisy Circuit|Wii Daisy Circuit T]]. Unlike in previous ''Mario Kart'' games, driving into a Rocky Wrench knocks it back into its hole and grants the player bonus points instead of causing the player to spin out. If the player drives over it while it is peeking out, they perform a [[Jump Boost]]. They appear with their updated design like in ''Mario Kart 7'', but unlike in previous appearances, they use fully 3D models instead of a single layer sprite. In addition to appearing as obstacles, Rocky Wrenches are the basis of a [[Mii]] Racing Suit added in the [[Peach vs. Bowser Tour (November–December 2022)|second Peach vs. Bowser Tour]]. | Starting with the [[Pirate Tour]] in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', Rocky Wrenches reappear in DS Airship Fortress, where they retain their tactics from ''Mario Kart DS'' and ''Mario Kart 7''. They also appear in the marketplace section of [[Tour Bangkok Rush|Bangkok Rush T]], in [[DS Twilight House]], in [[Rome Avanti|Rome Avanti 2]], and in [[Wii Daisy Circuit|Wii Daisy Circuit T]]. Unlike in previous ''Mario Kart'' games, driving into a Rocky Wrench knocks it back into its hole and grants the player bonus points instead of causing the player to spin out. If the player drives over it while it is peeking out, they perform a [[Jump Boost]]. They appear with their updated design like in ''Mario Kart 7'', but unlike in previous appearances, they use fully 3D models instead of a single layer sprite. In addition to appearing as obstacles, Rocky Wrenches are the basis of a [[Mii]] Racing Suit added in the [[Peach vs. Bowser Tour (November–December 2022)|second Peach vs. Bowser Tour]]. | ||
====''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==== | ====''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''==== | ||
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Rocky Wrenches appear in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' in the final wave of the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'' DLC, reappearing in {{classic|Tour|Rome Avanti}}. They are now designed to | Rocky Wrenches appear in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' in the final wave of the ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'' DLC, reappearing in {{classic|Tour|Rome Avanti}}. They are now designed to resemble their appearence in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. | ||
===''Paper Mario'' series=== | ===''Paper Mario'' series=== | ||
====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''==== | ====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''==== | ||
[[File:JrsFlotilla1.png|200px|thumb]] | [[File:JrsFlotilla1.png|200px|thumb|left]] | ||
Rocky Wrenches make their [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]] debut in ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. They only appear on [[Bowser Jr.'s Flotilla]]. | Rocky Wrenches make their [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]] debut in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] game ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. They only appear on [[Bowser Jr.'s Flotilla]]. | ||
Outside battle, they throw wrenches at Mario. In battle, a Rocky Wrench will either hide inside their manholes or have their heads peeking from the manhole. If they are hiding inside the manhole, they cannot be attacked and Mario's attacks will miss. Rocky Wrenches, just like in previous games, throw their wrenches to attack. They also have bigger wrenches that deal more damage to Mario, and mostly use this attack when they are attacked. A Rocky Wrench may sometimes drop a [[Sticker (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)#Wrench|Wrench sticker]] after battle. | Outside battle, they throw wrenches at Mario. In battle, a Rocky Wrench will either hide inside their manholes or have their heads peeking from the manhole. If they are hiding inside the manhole, they cannot be attacked and Mario's attacks will miss. Rocky Wrenches, just like in previous games, throw their wrenches to attack. They also have bigger wrenches that deal more damage to Mario, and mostly use this attack when they are attacked. A Rocky Wrench may sometimes drop a [[Sticker (Paper Mario: Sticker Star)#Wrench|Wrench sticker]] after battle. | ||
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====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''==== | ====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''==== | ||
[[File:OrigamiRockyWrench.jpg|thumb | [[File:OrigamiRockyWrench.jpg|thumb|An origami Rocky Wrench]] | ||
Normal Rocky Wrenches reappear in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' as NPCs. One Rocky Wrench appears in [[Toad Town]] in a port behind the red warehouse which sells Mario the [[Legion of Stationery]] collectible treasures. Another Rocky Wrench NPC is found on [[Picnic Road]], outside the [[Sensor Lab]] talking about how strange the [[Toad Researcher]] is. To interact with them, Mario must hammer their lid. If Mario hammers the lid while standing on top of it, the Rocky Wrench will look around briefly before going back underground. | Normal Rocky Wrenches reappear in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' as NPCs. One Rocky Wrench appears in [[Toad Town]] in a port behind the red warehouse which sells Mario the [[Legion of Stationery]] collectible treasures. Another Rocky Wrench NPC is found on [[Picnic Road]], outside the [[Sensor Lab]] talking about how strange the [[Toad Researcher]] is. To interact with them, Mario must hammer their lid. If Mario hammers the lid while standing on top of it, the Rocky Wrench will look around briefly before going back underground. | ||
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In one of the pieces of concept art showing the origami Rocky Wrench's mechanics, it is revealed that they have no legs, with the body seemingly being able to be slipped in and out of their holes. | In one of the pieces of concept art showing the origami Rocky Wrench's mechanics, it is revealed that they have no legs, with the body seemingly being able to be slipped in and out of their holes. | ||
===''NES Remix'' series=== | ===''NES Remix'' series=== | ||
In | In ''[[NES Remix 2]]'' and ''[[Ultimate NES Remix]]'', Rocky Wrenches appear in some of the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' challenges, appearing in levels in which they originally appeared. In one specific challenge, the player must defeat one Rocky Wrench in {{world-link|8|tank3|World 8-Big Tanks}}. | ||
===''Mario Golf'' series=== | ===''Mario Golf'' series=== | ||
====''Mario Golf: World Tour''==== | |||
In ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'', Rocky Wrench is one of the names that can appear on the tournament scoreboard. | |||
====''Mario Golf: Super Rush''==== | |||
In ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'', Rocky Wrench's name appears on the [[Bonny Greens]] Open scoreboard. | |||
===''Nintendo Badge Arcade''=== | ===''Nintendo Badge Arcade''=== | ||
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Rocky Wrenches appear in ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' in the [[microgame]] [[Super Mario Bros. 3 (lift microgame)|Super Mario Bros. 3]], despite not appearing in the original version of the microgame in ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', and they serve as one of the enemies that try to attack the player. Their wrenches also home in on the player, instead of being thrown in a straight line like in most games. | Rocky Wrenches appear in ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' in the [[microgame]] [[Super Mario Bros. 3 (lift microgame)|Super Mario Bros. 3]], despite not appearing in the original version of the microgame in ''[[WarioWare: Twisted!]]'', and they serve as one of the enemies that try to attack the player. Their wrenches also home in on the player, instead of being thrown in a straight line like in most games. | ||
=== | ===Other appearances=== | ||
[[File:YI RockyWrench.png|thumb|The removed Rocky Wrench in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'']] | [[File:YI RockyWrench.png|thumb|The removed Rocky Wrench in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'']] | ||
Sprites found in development materials of ''[[Super Mario World]]'' include sprites for Rocky Wrench meant for the [[Sunken Ghost Ship]], but it is not included in the final game in any way.<ref>TCRF. [[tcrf:Development:Super Mario World (SNES)/Sprites#Rocky Wrench|Development:Super Mario World (SNES)/Sprites#Rocky Wrench]]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved October 19, 2020.</ref> | |||
Sprites found in development materials of ''[[Super Mario World]]'' include sprites for Rocky Wrench meant for the [[Sunken Ghost Ship]], but it is not included in the final game in any way.<ref> | |||
Sprites found in development materials of ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' include sprites for Rocky Wrench as well as potential vehicles, but they were again removed. Their head shape and face shading is reminiscent of Monty Moles' in ''Super Mario World'', though they are still taller and lack some of the white patches. Only their wrench and possible lower body exist within [[List of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island pre-release and unused content|unused graphics]] in the final release. [[Snifit]]s were alternately considered to utilize the vehicles designed for Rocky Wrenches.<ref>TCRF. [[tcrf:Development:Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island/Sprites#Snifit|Development:Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island/Sprites#Snifit]]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved November 12, 2021.</ref> | |||
Sprites found in development materials of ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' include sprites for Rocky Wrench as well as potential vehicles, but they were again removed. Their head shape and face shading is reminiscent of Monty Moles' in ''Super Mario World'', though they are still taller and lack some of the white patches. Only their wrench and lower body | |||
A Rocky Wrench appears in [[LEGO Super Mario|LEGO ''Super Mario'']] as part of the Bowser's Airship set. | |||
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==Profiles and statistics== | ==Profiles and statistics== | ||
===''Super Mario'' series=== | ===''Super Mario'' series=== | ||
====''Super Mario Bros. 3''==== | ====''Super Mario Bros. 3'' / ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''==== | ||
*'''''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' English instruction booklet:''' "''Rocky is a turtle who kind of looks like a mole. He will suddenly appear and start to throw wrenches from his fingers at Mario or Luigi.''" | |||
*'''''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Japanese instruction booklet:''' モグラようなカメ族。穴からニョキッと出てきてスパナを投げてくる。飛行船の乗組員だ。 ("Mole-like members of the Turtle Tribe. They will pop out of a hole to throw their spanner. They are the maintenance crew of the airship.")'' | |||
*'''''Nintendo Power'' Volume 13:''' "''These turtles often serve as crew of Koopaling Airships and military vehicles.''" | |||
*'''''Nintendo Power [[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' Player's Guide:''' "''As the crew of the Koopalings' airships and Bowser's fleet, Rocky Wrenches defend their vehicles by throwing tools.''" | |||
*'''''Nintendo Power'' Volume 13:''' ''These turtles often serve as crew of Koopaling Airships and military vehicles.'' | |||
====''Super Mario Run''==== | ====''Super Mario Run''==== | ||
*'''Notebook bio:''' ''This guy serves as an engineer on an airship. It'll pop up and throw a wrench at you from time to time.'' | *'''Notebook bio:''' "''This guy serves as an engineer on an airship. It'll pop up and throw a wrench at you from time to time.''" | ||
=====Item description===== | =====Item description===== | ||
*'''Rocky Wrench Statue:''' ''Rocky Wrenches are often found guarding airships. Don't you just want to stomp on this statue?'' | *'''Rocky Wrench Statue:''' "''Rocky Wrenches are often found guarding airships. Don't you just want to stomp on this statue?''" | ||
===''[[Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten]]''=== | ===''[[Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten]]''=== | ||
'''<big>プー</big><br> | |||
'''{{hover|種族|しゅぞく}}''' カメ族<br> | |||
'''{{hover|性格|せいかく}}''' やんちゃ<br> | |||
'''{{hover|登場|とうじょう}}ゲーム''' 3<br> | |||
'''<big>スパナを投げてくるカメ</big><br> | |||
飛行船の中のマンホールみたいな所から顔を出し、スパナを投げてくるモグラのようなカメ。スパナを投げる前に踏んでしまうか、顔を出す前に通り過ぎてしまおう。<ref name=Daijiten>Shogakukan. 1994.「パーフェクト版 マリオキャラクター大事典」 (''Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten''), [https://i.imgur.com/FhX8XMN.jpeg page 183].</ref> | |||
{{ | '''''<big>Rocky Wrench</big>'''''<br> | ||
''Tribe: Turtle clan''<br> | |||
''Disposition: Mischievous''<br> | |||
''Game appearances: 3''<br> | |||
'''''<big>Spanner throwing turtle</big><br> | |||
''This mole-like turtle emerges from a manhole-like place in the airship and throws spanners at you. Step on it before it throws a spanner, or walk past it before it shows its face.'' | ''This mole-like turtle emerges from a manhole-like place in the airship and throws spanners at you. Step on it before it throws a spanner, or walk past it before it shows its face.'' | ||
===''Paper Mario'' series=== | ===''Paper Mario'' series=== | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
SMB3 Rocky Wrench dead.png|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' (defeated) | SMB3 Rocky Wrench dead.png|''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' (defeated) | ||
SMB3 Red Rocky Wrench.png|''Super Mario Bros. 3'' (red) | |||
Nintendo Power Rocky Wrench artwork.png|''[[Nintendo Power]] Super Mario Bros. 3'' full guide artwork | |||
Short Shirt Inc 03.jpg|Short Shirt Inc. t-shirt | Short Shirt Inc 03.jpg|Short Shirt Inc. t-shirt | ||
Short Shirt Inc 08.jpg|Short Shirt Inc. t-shirt | |||
Pepsi Super Secret Rocky Wrench Card.jpg|[[Nintendo Super Secrets cards|Nintendo Super Secrets]] card | |||
RockyWrenchArtwork4komaMangaTheater.png|''[[Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater]]'' volume 2 | RockyWrenchArtwork4komaMangaTheater.png|''[[Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater]]'' volume 2 | ||
SMBPW Rocky Wrench.png|''[[Super Mario Bros. Print World]]'' | |||
Rocky Wrench SMB3 All-Stars.png|''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' | |||
SMRPG2 Concept Artwork 1.jpg|Concept artwork for ''[[Paper Mario|Super Mario RPG 2]]'' | |||
SMA4 SMB3 Rocky Wrench.png|''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' | |||
SuperMarioAdvance4JPBoxArt.jpg|A Rocky Wrench on the cover for ''Super Mario Advance 4'' | |||
MKDS Rocky Wrench Render.png|''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' | |||
RockyWrenchMapIcon.png|''Mario Kart DS'' (map icon) | |||
SM3DL W3.png|''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' (photo) | SM3DL W3.png|''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' (photo) | ||
Nintendo Badge Arcade Super Mario Maker 3.jpg|''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]'' | |||
Collection SuperMarioBros NintendoBadgeArcade52.png|''Nintendo Badge Arcade'' | |||
Collection SuperMarioMaker NintendoBadgeArcade5.png|''Nintendo Badge Arcade'' | |||
057-SMMRockyWrench.png|''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' [[List of Super Mario Maker stamps|stamp]] | |||
SMM-SMB-RockyWrench.png|''Super Mario Maker'' (''Super Mario Bros.'' style) | |||
SMM 30th Rocky Wrench.png|''Super Mario Maker'' ([[Big Mushroom]] variant) | |||
SMM-SMB3-RockyWrench.png|''Super Mario Maker'' (''Super Mario Bros. 3'' style) | |||
SMM Rocky Wrench SMB3 dead.png|''Super Mario Maker'' (''Super Mario Bros. 3'' style, defeated) | |||
SMM-SMW-RockyWrench.png|''Super Mario Maker'' (''Super Mario World'' style) | SMM-SMW-RockyWrench.png|''Super Mario Maker'' (''Super Mario World'' style) | ||
SMM-NSMBU-RockyWrench.png|''Super Mario Maker'' (''New Super Mario Bros. U'' style) | |||
Super Mario Maker - Sprite Mario Art - Super Mario Bros. 3.png|''Super Mario Maker'' | |||
Super Mario Maker - Artwork 16.png|''Super Mario Maker'' | |||
Assorted Enemies - Super Mario Maker.png|''Super Mario Maker'' | |||
PMCS Rocky Wrench.png|Rocky Wrench sprite from ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'' | |||
PMCS Rocky Wrench 2.png|Throwing a wrench in ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' | |||
PMCS Rocky Wrench 3.png|Throwing a crescent wrench in ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' | |||
PMCS Rocky Wrench card unpainted.png|Unpainted card in ''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' | |||
PMCS Sunset Express Rocky Wrench battle.png|''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' screenshot | |||
PMCS Redpepper Volcano battle 2.png|''Paper Mario: Color Splash'' screenshot | |||
NAP-06 Diamonds 9.png|''[[Mario Trump]]'' | NAP-06 Diamonds 9.png|''[[Mario Trump]]'' | ||
SMM2 Mario Red Yoshi Sky.png|''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' | |||
SMM2 My Nintendo wallpaper A desktop.jpg|''Super Mario Maker 2'' | |||
Rocky Wrench PMTOK sprite.png|''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' | |||
NL PMTOK Wallpaper 2.jpg|Promotional wallpaper for ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' from Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s [[LINE]] account | |||
Nintendo TOKYO PMTOK Merchandise Promotional Artwork.png|Promotional artwork for merchandise featuring ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' from Nintendo TOKYO | |||
PMTOK Musee Champignon art 128.png|''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' concept art | |||
PMTOK Musee Champignon art 129.png|''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' concept art | |||
PMTOK Rocky Wrench battle.png|''Paper Mario: The Origami King'' screenshot | |||
LSM Rocky Wrench.png|[[LEGO Super Mario|LEGO ''Super Mario'']] | |||
LEGO Super Mario Bowsers Airship.jpg|LEGO ''Super Mario'' | |||
MKT Artwork RockyWrenchMiiRacingSuit.png|''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' (Mii Racing Suit) | |||
MKT Icon RockyWrenchMiiRacingSuit.png|''Mario Kart Tour'' (Mii Racing Suit) | MKT Icon RockyWrenchMiiRacingSuit.png|''Mario Kart Tour'' (Mii Racing Suit) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=プー<ref name="Poo"/> | ||
| | |JapR=Pū | ||
| | |JapM=Japanese onomatopoeia for tooting or honking sound, and the sound of spitting something; shared with [[White puff#Names in other languages|White puff]] | ||
|Chi=扳手仔 | |Chi=扳手仔 | ||
|ChiR=Bānshou Zǎi | |ChiR=Bānshou Zǎi | ||
|ChiM=Wrench Guy | |ChiM=Wrench Guy | ||
|Dut=Rocky Wrench | |Dut=Rocky Wrench | ||
| | |DutM=- | ||
|Fra=Torti Taupe<br>Cléo la Clé<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Deutsch and French instruction booklet, [http://www.oldiesrising.com/noticespdfV2/Nintendo%20Nes/Super%20Mario%20Bros%203.pdf page 43].</ref> | |||
| | |FraM=Pun on "tortue" (tortoise) and "Topi Taupe" (Monty Mole)<br>Cléo the Wrench | ||
|FraA=Mogu <small>([[LEGO Super Mario|LEGO ''Super Mario'']])</small> | |||
|FraAM=Possibly named after [[Monty#Names in other languages|Monty]] | |||
|Ger=Rocky Schraubschlüssel | |Ger=Rocky Schraubschlüssel | ||
|GerM=Rocky Wrench | |GerM=Rocky Wrench | ||
|Ita=Tartatalpa | |Ita=Tartatalpa<br>Rocky Tartatalpa<ref>The Golden Eagle (September 23, 2022). [https://youtu.be/ewTwshMqpqY?t=431 Panini - Super Mario card collection]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 29, 2022.</ref> <small>([[Super Mario Trading Card Collection|''Super Mario'' Trading Card Collection]])</small><br>Lanciattrezzi <small>(''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'')</small> | ||
|ItaM=Pun on "tartaruga" (turtle) and "Tantatalpa" (Monty Mole)<br>Rocky turtle Monty Mole<br>Tool Thrower | |||
|Kor=뚜<ref>"스타를 이용해서 뚜 15마리를 쓰러뜨려라!" (Defeat 15 Rocky Wrenches by using Stars!) - In-game description of Mission 6-2 in ''Mario Kart DS''.</ref> | |||
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|KorR=Ttu | |KorR=Ttu | ||
|KorM=A tooting or honking sound, copying Japanese | |KorM=A tooting or honking sound, copying Japanese | ||
|PorA=Rocky Toupeira | |PorA=Rocky Toupeira | ||
|PorAM=Rocky Mole | |PorAM=Rocky Mole | ||
|PorE=Toupeira Rocky | |PorE=Toupeira Rocky | ||
|PorEM=Rocky Mole | |PorEM=Rocky Mole | ||
|Rom=Soldat cheie | |Rom=Soldat cheie <small>(''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'', episode "[[The Ugly Mermaid]]")</small> | ||
|RomM=Wrench soldier | |RomM=Wrench soldier | ||
|Rus=Роки-ключ | |Rus=Роки-ключ | ||
|RusR=Roki-klyuch | |RusR=Roki-klyuch | ||
|RusM= | |RusM=From English name and "ключ" (''klyuch'', wrench) | ||
|SpaA=Topo Rocky | |SpaA=Topo Rocky<br>Rocky Wrench<ref>''Club Nintendo'' (Mexico) Año 1 No. 1. Page 7.</ref> | ||
|SpaAM=Rocky Mole<br>- | |||
|SpaAM=Rocky Mole | |||
|SpaE=Tortopo | |SpaE=Tortopo | ||
|SpaEM=Portmanteau of | |SpaEM=Portmanteau of "tortuga" (tortoise) and "topo" (mole) | ||
}} | }} | ||
== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Air Assault.jpg|thumb|The official artwork for an airship in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. Note that Roy Koopa is acting like a Rocky Wrench.]] | [[File:Air Assault.jpg|thumb|The official artwork for an airship in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. Note that Roy Koopa is acting like a Rocky Wrench.]] | ||
*In official artwork for an airship in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', [[ | *In official artwork for an airship in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', [[Roy Koopa]] hides in a trench and throws wrenches in a manner very similar to Rocky Wrenches. | ||
*In early ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' volumes, Rocky Wrench is likened to ninjas,<ref> | *In early ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' volumes, Rocky Wrench is likened to ninjas,<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 11, page 14. "''Watch out for Rocky Wrench and the Ninja Gophers!''"</ref> with one reference alluding to ''{{wp|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles}}''.<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 13, page 24. "'''''Rocky Wrench, Ninja Turtle''' He’s not a mutant or a teenager, but Rocky is a turtle and he does throw ninja throwing wrenches! He’s also a major nuisance in World 8.''"</ref> | ||
*A [[Sammer Guy]] by the name of [[List of Sammer Guys#Spanner of Rock|Spanner of Rock]] appears in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''; his name and speeches including references to Rocky Wrenches. | |||
*One piece of concept artwork for the [[Broodals]] from ''[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey]]'' labeled "Powered-Up Regular Enemy Designs" depicts [[Rango]] as a Rocky Wrench based on their original design rather than the contemporary one, having the shell, taller orange body, white-rimmed sunglasses, round snout, and sharp teeth. This design along with the rest were scrapped due to being too similar to the [[Koopalings]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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