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{{character infobox | {{character infobox | ||
|image=[[File:TiptupDKRDSArtwork.png|200px]]<br>Tiptup as depicted in ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' | |image=[[File:TiptupDKRDSArtwork.png|200px]]<br>Tiptup as depicted in ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' | ||
|full_name=Tiptup the Turtle | |full_name=Tiptup the Turtle | ||
|species=Turtle | |species=Turtle | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]] | |latest_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]]) | ||
|portrayed_by= Johnni Christensen ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]])<ref> | |portrayed_by= Johnni Christensen ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]])<ref>[[Media:DKR_Tiptup_voice_confirmation.png|Twitter confirmation by former Rare employee Graeme Norgate]]</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{quote|Slow and steady won't win many races around here.|Tiptup<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 102|date=November 1997|page=29|language= | {{quote|Slow and steady won't win many races around here.|Tiptup<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 102|date=November 1997|page=29|language=American English|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref>}} | ||
'''Tiptup''' (originally spelled '''TipTup'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' instruction booklet|page=25|date=1997|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref> and alternatively named '''Tip Top'''<ref>"{{cite|archive=web.archive.org/web/19990218060558/http://www.nintendo.com.au/games/n64/games/dkracing.html|deadlink=y|title=''Diddy Kong Racing''|publisher=Nintendo of Australia}}</ref>) is a clumsy turtle originating from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. He would later become a frequent, recurring minor character in the ''[[wikipedia:Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' series. Though Tiptup is a {{wp|Western world|Western}} character, he has also appeared in some Japan-only media of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. Tiptup's name is a pun on the phrase "tipped up." | '''Tiptup''' (originally spelled '''TipTup'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' instruction booklet|page=25|date=1997|author=Nintendo|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref> and alternatively named '''Tip Top'''<ref>"{{cite|archive=web.archive.org/web/19990218060558/http://www.nintendo.com.au/games/n64/games/dkracing.html|deadlink=y|title=''Diddy Kong Racing''|publisher=Nintendo of Australia}}</ref>) is a clumsy turtle originating from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. He would later become a frequent, recurring minor character in the ''[[wikipedia:Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' series. Though Tiptup is a {{wp|Western world|Western}} character, he has also appeared in some Japan-only media of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. Tiptup's name is a pun on the phrase "tipped up." | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Tiptup makes a small, non-speaking cameo in the ''Diddy Kong Racing'' segment of, ''[[Mario no Bōken Land]]'', titled "Go Go Diddy!". He is shown to be competing in a race, in third place. | Tiptup makes a small, non-speaking cameo in the ''Diddy Kong Racing'' segment of, ''[[Mario no Bōken Land]]'', titled "Go Go Diddy!". He is shown to be competing in a race, in third place. | ||
==='' | ===''4-koma Gag Battle''=== | ||
Tiptup appears throughout the ''[[ | Tiptup appears throughout the ''[[4-koma Gag Battle]]'' manga adaptation of ''Diddy Kong Racing''. | ||
===''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''=== | ===''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''=== | ||
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**'''Top Speed:''' 1.5/5 | **'''Top Speed:''' 1.5/5 | ||
**'''Vehicle Color:''' Cyan | **'''Vehicle Color:''' Cyan | ||
*'''Instruction booklet bio:''' ''(High acceleration, light weight, excellent handling, medium top speed) TipTup the turtle is another member of the close group of animal friends, but because of his nervous (and maybe even slightly clumsy) nature, he’s never been particularly fond of the racing that the others seem to like so much. Now, though, he doesn’t seem to have much choice!''<ref>{{cite|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' instruction booklet|page=25|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1997}}</ref> | *'''Instruction booklet bio:''' "''(High acceleration, light weight, excellent handling, medium top speed) TipTup the turtle is another member of the close group of animal friends, but because of his nervous (and maybe even slightly clumsy) nature, he’s never been particularly fond of the racing that the others seem to like so much. Now, though, he doesn’t seem to have much choice!''"<ref>{{cite|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' instruction booklet|page=25|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|date=1997}}</ref> | ||
*'''[[Nintendo Power#Player's Guides|Player's Guide]]''': ''We’ve all heard how a slow but clever tortoise used his brain to win a race over a swift but stupid hare. In this case, our little turtle will have a little high-tech help getting up to speed. Tiptup is a clever fellow himself, but when the pressure is on, his nervousness can sometimes get the better of him.''<ref>{{cite|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' Nintendo Player's Guide|author=Swan, Leslie|language= | *'''[[Nintendo Power#Player's Guides|Player's Guide]]''': "''We’ve all heard how a slow but clever tortoise used his brain to win a race over a swift but stupid hare. In this case, our little turtle will have a little high-tech help getting up to speed. Tiptup is a clever fellow himself, but when the pressure is on, his nervousness can sometimes get the better of him.''"<ref>{{cite|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' Nintendo Player's Guide|author=Swan, Leslie|language=American English|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1997|page=6}}</ref> | ||
*'''''[[Nintendo Power]]'' Volume 103:''' ''TipTup, like Pipsy, doesn’t have the weight to hold a hovercraft down, but in all other vehicles and conditions, he can race circles around the heavier racers. His acceleration and handling are tip top and his top speed is medium. He may be a little nervous on the race track, but you can calm him down with practice.''<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 103|page=15|date=December 1997|language= | *'''''[[Nintendo Power]]'' Volume 103:''' "''TipTup, like Pipsy, doesn’t have the weight to hold a hovercraft down, but in all other vehicles and conditions, he can race circles around the heavier racers. His acceleration and handling are tip top and his top speed is medium. He may be a little nervous on the race track, but you can calm him down with practice.''"<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 103|page=15|date=December 1997|language=American English|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref> | ||
*'''Diddy's Drivers Ed''': ''Light drivers like Tiptup have excellent handling but very poor top speed. Grabbing bananas to increase top speed is a priority with Tiptup.''<ref>{{cite|archive=web.archive.org/web/19981206065714/http://www.dkr.com/driversed.html|title=Diddy's Drivers Ed | *'''Diddy's Drivers Ed''': "''Light drivers like Tiptup have excellent handling but very poor top speed. Grabbing bananas to increase top speed is a priority with Tiptup.''"<ref>{{cite|archive=web.archive.org/web/19981206065714/http://www.dkr.com/driversed.html|title=Diddy's Drivers Ed|publisher=dkr.com|accessdate=March 28, 2023|deadlink=y}}</ref> | ||
*'''''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition'' [[Prima Games|Prima]]'s Official Strategy Guide''': ''TipTup has roughly the same characteristics as Pipsy. He’s quick off the line and handles very well. He’s a little heavier than the mouse, although not, of course, as bulky as some of the game’s other animals. The added weight makes him easier to control on water, although you must get used to making more of a controlled skid to get around the tightest turns in your Car.''<ref>{{cite | *'''''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition'' [[Prima Games|Prima]]'s Official Strategy Guide''': "''TipTup has roughly the same characteristics as Pipsy. He’s quick off the line and handles very well. He’s a little heavier than the mouse, although not, of course, as bulky as some of the game’s other animals. The added weight makes him easier to control on water, although you must get used to making more of a controlled skid to get around the tightest turns in your Car.''"<ref>{{cite|date=April 7, 1999|title=''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide''|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|isbn=978-0761521037|page=33}}</ref> | ||
*'''Rarewhere''': ''Tiptup the turtle is another member of Timber's close group of friends, but because of his nervous (and maybe even slightly clumsy) nature, he’s never been particularly fond of the racing that the others seem to enjoy so much. As things stand, however, he doesn’t seem be left with much choice!''<ref>{{cite|archive=web.archive.org/web/19980705005250/http://www.rare.co.uk/recent/games/racing/castlist/cast_tiptup.html|title=Rarewhere: DKR Cast List|publisher=Rarewhere | *'''Rarewhere''': "''Tiptup the turtle is another member of Timber's close group of friends, but because of his nervous (and maybe even slightly clumsy) nature, he’s never been particularly fond of the racing that the others seem to enjoy so much. As things stand, however, he doesn’t seem be left with much choice!''"<ref>{{cite|archive=web.archive.org/web/19980705005250/http://www.rare.co.uk/recent/games/racing/castlist/cast_tiptup.html|title=Rarewhere: DKR Cast List|publisher=Rarewhere|accessdate=March 28, 2023|deadlink=y}}</ref> | ||
===''Diddy Kong Racing DS''=== | ===''Diddy Kong Racing DS''=== | ||
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DKRJPNC.png|Tiptup and the ''Diddy Kong Racing'' cast in a Japanese commercial | DKRJPNC.png|Tiptup and the ''Diddy Kong Racing'' cast in a Japanese commercial | ||
TipTupBoken.jpg|''[[Mario no Bōken Land]]'' | TipTupBoken.jpg|''[[Mario no Bōken Land]]'' | ||
Tiptup4koma.jpg|''[[ | Tiptup4koma.jpg|''[[4-koma Gag Battle]]'' | ||
Tiptup Car DKRDS alt.jpg|''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' | Tiptup Car DKRDS alt.jpg|''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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|JapM=Tiptup | |JapM=Tiptup | ||
|Fre=Tiptup<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo64ever.com/Scans-Magazine,52,Le-Magazine-Officiel-Nintendo-03.html|title=Official Nintendo french magazine N3|date=February-March 1998|language=French|page=25}}</ref> | |Fre=Tiptup<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo64ever.com/Scans-Magazine,52,Le-Magazine-Officiel-Nintendo-03.html|title=Official Nintendo french magazine N3|date=February-March 1998|language=French|page=25}}</ref> | ||
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{{Crossover characters}} | {{Crossover characters}} | ||
[[Category:Turtles]] | [[Category:Turtles]] | ||
[[Category:Playable characters]] | [[Category:Playable characters]] | ||
[[Category:Third-party characters]] | [[Category:Third-party characters]] | ||
