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'''Spine Coasters''' are rideable creatures made of bone used to aid [[Mario]] and company pass through the [[lava]] pits, [[Poisoned Water]] pools, or reach far away places.
'''Bonecoasters''' (called '''Spine Coasters''' in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'') are rideable creatures made of bone used to aid [[Mario]] and company pass through the [[lava]] pits, [[Poisoned Water]] pools, or reach far away places.  
 
==History==
==History==
===''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''===
===''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''===
[[File:8-7nsmbwii.png|200px|thumb|[[Mario]], riding the '''Bonecoaster''' in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''.]]
[[File:8-7nsmbwii.png|200px|thumb|[[Mario]], riding a '''Spine Coaster''' in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''.]]
They first appear only in [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)#World 8-7|World 8-7]] from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', a stage that can be unlocked by finding the secret exit in [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)#World 8-2|World 8-2]]. It also appears in multiplayer versus mode.
They first appear only in [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)#World 8-7|World 8-7]] from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', a stage that can be unlocked by finding the secret exit in [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)#World 8-2|World 8-2]]. It also appears in multiplayer versus mode.
 
Spine Coasters are very useful throughout World 8-7 because they help Mario and his friends get the [[Star Coin]]s in this stage and also prevent them from falling into the lava. However, the Spine Coasters often make risky maneuvers, passing through lava geysers and into the lava itself. Spine Coasters can stand the weight of Mario, [[Luigi]], and both [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s on it. However, if all characters perform a simultaneous [[Ground Pound|ground pound]], it will fall. Also, Spine Coasters cannot hurt any character.
Bonecoasters are very useful throughout World 8-7 because they help Mario and his friends get the [[Star Coin]]s in this stage and also prevent them from falling into the lava. However, the Bonecoasters often make risky maneuvers, passing through lava geysers and into the lava itself. Bonecoasters can stand the weight of Mario, [[Luigi]], and both [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s on it. However, if all characters perform a simultaneous [[Ground Pound|ground pound]], it will fall. Also, Bonecoasters cannot hurt any character.


===''New Super Mario Bros. Mii''===
===''New Super Mario Bros. Mii''===
[[File:NSMBM Screen4.png|thumb|left|200px|A Bonecoaster, as seen in the demo game, ''New Super Mario Bros. Mii''.]]
[[File:NSMBM Screen4.png|thumb|left|200px|]] A Spine Coaster, as seen in the demo game, ''New Super Mario Bros. Mii''.]]
Bonecoasters have also appeared in the [[Wii U]] demo ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Mii]]'' shown at E3 2011. One is seen in a dark cavern that is filled with poison water, carrying Mario and friends once again.
Spine Coasters have also appeared in the [[Wii U]] demo ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Mii]]'' shown at E3 2011. One is seen in a dark cavern that is filled with poison water, carrying Mario and friends once again.


===''Super Mario 3D Land''===
===''Super Mario 3D Land''===
[[File:Bonecoaster in action.png|thumb|200px|A Bonecoaster, as seen in ''Super Mario 3D Land''.]]
[[File:Bonecoaster in action.png|thumb|200px|A Spine Coaster, as seen in ''Super Mario 3D Land''.]]
Bonecoasters later appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. However, they only make the appearance in {{world|8|bowser}} 2. Their design has changed into a three-dimensional figure. They also somewhat resemble [[Dry Bones]].
Spine Coasters later appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. However, they only make the appearance in {{world|8|bowser}} 2. Their design has changed into a three-dimensional figure. They also somewhat resemble [[Dry Bones]].
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===''New Super Mario Bros. 2''===
===''New Super Mario Bros. 2''===
[[File:NSMB2 Bonecoaster.png|thumb|left|A Bonecoaster in ''New Super Mario Bros. 2''.]]
[[File:NSMB2 Bonecoaster.png|thumb|left|A Spine Coaster in ''New Super Mario Bros. 2''.]]
Bonecoasters once again appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', though they act more like [[Skull Raft]]s from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Two Bonecoasters only appear in [[World 6 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)#World 6-2|World 6-2]], where they sail along the lava. Once a Bonecoaster has reached its stop, Mario or Luigi can ground pound its head to make it spit out a large amount of coins, or even a [[1-Up Mushroom]]. A little detail was added in this game where the eyes glowed every time a vocal riff was heard. Bonecoasters are also featured on Course 3 of the [[Platform Panic Pack]] in the game's downloadable [[Coin Rush]] course packs. Bonecoasters were also in Course 3 of the [[Coin Challenge Pack#Coin Challenge C|Coin Challenge C]] DLC, although they were noticably missing the characteristic head.
Spine Coasters once again appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', though they act more like [[Skull Raft]]s from ''[[Super Mario World]]''. Two Bonecoasters only appear in [[World 6 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)#World 6-2|World 6-2]], where they sail along the lava. Once a Spine Coaster has reached its stop, Mario or Luigi can ground pound its head to make it spit out a large amount of coins, or even a [[1-Up Mushroom]]. A little detail was added in this game where the eyes glowed every time a vocal riff was heard. Spine Coasters are also featured on Course 3 of the [[Platform Panic Pack]] in the game's downloadable [[Coin Rush]] course packs. Spine Coasters were also in Course 3 of the [[Coin Challenge Pack#Coin Challenge C|Coin Challenge C]] DLC, although they were noticably missing the characteristic head.


===''New Super Mario Bros. U''===
===''New Super Mario Bros. U''===
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', Bonecoasters appear in [[Rock-Candy Mines]] level [[Thrilling Spine Coaster]], a course that is similar to the world shown in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Mii]]'', and in the [[Superstar Road]] course, [[Spine-Tingling Spine Coaster]]. Bonecoasters and Bonecoaster tracks also appear on the world map, and can be used to travel.  
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', Spine Coasters appear in [[Rock-Candy Mines]] level [[Thrilling Spine Coaster]], a course that is similar to the world shown in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Mii]]'', and in the [[Superstar Road]] course, [[Spine-Tingling Spine Coaster]]. Spine Coasters and Spine Coaster tracks also appear on the world map, and can be used to travel.  
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*"Bonecoaster" is a combination of the words "bone" and "roller-coaster".
*The Spine Coaster somewhat resembles a [[Bone Dragon]], but its head is smaller in size, and there are no spikes on its back.
*The Bonecoaster somewhat resembles a [[Bone Dragon]], but its head is smaller in size, and there are no spikes on its back.
*Whenever the Spine Coaster goes fast, especially on a slope, it lets out a dinosaur-like roar. A single Spine Coaster may let out multiple roars during a ride. The Spine Coaster in ''Super Mario 3D Land'' make a different noise.
*Whenever the Bonecoaster goes fast, especially on a slope, it lets out a dinosaur-like roar. A single Bonecoaster may let out multiple roars during a ride. The Bonecoasters in ''Super Mario 3D Land'' make a different noise.
*The Prima guide for ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' calls Spine Coasters "Bonecoasters".
*''New Super Mario Bros. U'' indirectly calls the Bonecoasters ''Spine Coasters''.


==Names in Other Languages==
==Names in Other Languages==

Revision as of 13:57, December 23, 2012

Spine Coasters are rideable creatures made of bone used to aid Mario and company pass through the lava pits, Poisoned Water pools, or reach far away places.

History

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

File:8-7nsmbwii.png
Mario, riding a Spine Coaster in New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

They first appear only in World 8-7 from New Super Mario Bros. Wii, a stage that can be unlocked by finding the secret exit in World 8-2. It also appears in multiplayer versus mode. Spine Coasters are very useful throughout World 8-7 because they help Mario and his friends get the Star Coins in this stage and also prevent them from falling into the lava. However, the Spine Coasters often make risky maneuvers, passing through lava geysers and into the lava itself. Spine Coasters can stand the weight of Mario, Luigi, and both Toads on it. However, if all characters perform a simultaneous ground pound, it will fall. Also, Spine Coasters cannot hurt any character.

New Super Mario Bros. Mii

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A Spine Coaster, as seen in the demo game, New Super Mario Bros. Mii.]]

Spine Coasters have also appeared in the Wii U demo New Super Mario Bros. Mii shown at E3 2011. One is seen in a dark cavern that is filled with poison water, carrying Mario and friends once again.

Super Mario 3D Land

File:Bonecoaster in action.png
A Spine Coaster, as seen in Super Mario 3D Land.

Spine Coasters later appear in Super Mario 3D Land. However, they only make the appearance in World 8-Bowser's Castle 2. Their design has changed into a three-dimensional figure. They also somewhat resemble Dry Bones.

New Super Mario Bros. 2

File:NSMB2 Bonecoaster.png
A Spine Coaster in New Super Mario Bros. 2.

Spine Coasters once again appear in New Super Mario Bros. 2, though they act more like Skull Rafts from Super Mario World. Two Bonecoasters only appear in World 6-2, where they sail along the lava. Once a Spine Coaster has reached its stop, Mario or Luigi can ground pound its head to make it spit out a large amount of coins, or even a 1-Up Mushroom. A little detail was added in this game where the eyes glowed every time a vocal riff was heard. Spine Coasters are also featured on Course 3 of the Platform Panic Pack in the game's downloadable Coin Rush course packs. Spine Coasters were also in Course 3 of the Coin Challenge C DLC, although they were noticably missing the characteristic head.

New Super Mario Bros. U

In New Super Mario Bros. U, Spine Coasters appear in Rock-Candy Mines level Thrilling Spine Coaster, a course that is similar to the world shown in New Super Mario Bros. Mii, and in the Superstar Road course, Spine-Tingling Spine Coaster. Spine Coasters and Spine Coaster tracks also appear on the world map, and can be used to travel.

Trivia

  • The Spine Coaster somewhat resembles a Bone Dragon, but its head is smaller in size, and there are no spikes on its back.
  • Whenever the Spine Coaster goes fast, especially on a slope, it lets out a dinosaur-like roar. A single Spine Coaster may let out multiple roars during a ride. The Spine Coaster in Super Mario 3D Land make a different noise.
  • The Prima guide for New Super Mario Bros. Wii calls Spine Coasters "Bonecoasters".

Names in Other Languages

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