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{{species infobox
{{species infobox
|image=[[File:Swoopin' Stu SMS red.png|100px]]<br>Artwork of a red Gooble in ''Super Mario Sunshine''
|image=[[File:Swoopinstu.png|200x200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Super Mario Sunshine''
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' ([[List of games by date#2002|2002]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' ([[List of games by date#2002|2002]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
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[[File:SMS Noki Bay Graffiti Enemies.png|thumb|left|Goobles in [[Noki Bay]]]]
[[File:SMS Noki Bay Graffiti Enemies.png|thumb|left|Goobles in [[Noki Bay]]]]
'''Goobles''',<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/sunshine/?lang=en English ''Super Mario Sunshine'' entry on the official Mario Portal]. ''nintendo.co.jp''. Retrieved August 13, 2022. ([https://archive.ph/M7LQb Archived] August 12, 2022 23:33:20 UTC via archive.today.)</ref> erroneously named '''Swoopin' Stus''',<ref>Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 17.</ref> also called '''Name Kuri''',<ref>Bogenn, Tim, and Doug Walsh. ''Super Mario Sunshine'' BradyGames Official Strategy Guide. Page 5.</ref> are transparent slug- or jellyfish-like creatures that appear in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Each Gooble is composed of a round translucent body filled with [[goop]], with a pair of eyes and a small cluster of hair or antennae on top. Goobles move by sliding across the ground on a set of small tentacles or fringe. Goobles come in a variety of colors, such as red, blue, light blue, green, pink, yellow, and orange, as well as different sizes, but they all share the same behavior.
'''Goobles''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' entry on the official Mario Portal|url=www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/sunshine/?lang=en|publisher=Nintendo|language=en|accessdate=August 13, 2022|archive=archive.today/2022.08.12-233320/https://www.nintendo.co.jp/character/mario/archives/sunshine/?lang=en}}</ref> originally referred to as '''Swoopin' Stus'''<ref>{{cite|author=Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton|date=September 3, 2002|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|publisher=Prima Games|language=en|isbn=0-7615-3961-1|page=17}}</ref> or '''Name Kuri'''<ref>{{cite|author=Bogenn, Tim and Doug Walsh|date=January 1, 2002|title= ''Super Mario Sunshine'' BradyGames Official Strategy Guide|publisher=BradyGames|language=en|isbn=0-7440-0180-3|page=5}}</ref> in companion guidebooks, are gelatinous enemies in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. They emerge from piles of [[goop]] throughout the game and appear in a wide variety of colors, but unlike [[Cheep Cheep|Cheep-Cheeps]] or [[Koopa Troopa]]s, all Goobles behave the same way regardless of color. Their bodies are translucent, and their heads are topped with antenna-like tufts.


Goobles can appear wherever goop is found, but they are prominently found during battles with [[Proto Piranha|Gatekeepers]], where they continuously spawn from their Generators. Once spawned, a Gooble simply moves forward for a short moment, without leaving any trail, before exploding into a small puddle of goop. If it spots [[Mario]], it will begin slowly chasing after him. If it gets close enough to him, the Gooble will begin flashing white before it makes a sound and lunges at him, exploding on impact while also leaving goop behind. Goobles can be destroyed with a blast of [[water]] from [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]] or by being [[jump]]ed on, though the latter method leaves behind a puddle of goop that can spawn more Gooble. This can be avoided, however, if they are jumped on while they are in the air. [[Stomp]]ing on them also causes them to occasionally drop [[Water Bottle]]s.
While idling, Goobles slowly crawl across terrain before exploding into small puddles of goop. If [[Mario]] draws near, they turn to actively pursue him. When he is in striking distance, Goobles flash white and give off a distinctive cry before lunging at him. Goobles fall apart into large puddles of goop on impact. It is easy to avoid their attacks in isolation, but Goobles typically appear in groups and near more behaviorally complex enemies that make them difficult to avoid. Goobles are destroyed when struck by [[water]] from [[F.L.U.D.D.|FLUDD]] or when [[stomp]]ed, though the latter method leaves behind a puddle of goop from which more Goobles can emerge. This does not happen if they are struck while they are in midair. Stomping them occasionally rewards Mario with [[Water Bottle]]s. Goobles stop appearing in areas when all of the goop is cleared, otherwise they spawn indefinitely. They are most prominent during battles with [[Proto Piranha]]s. Goobles are among the most common enemies in ''Super Mario Sunshine'', appearing in [[Delfino Plaza]], [[Bianco Hills]], [[Ricco Harbor]], [[Noki Bay]], and [[Pianta Village]].


Goobles were originally intended to have a more slug-like design in the game, [[List of Super Mario Sunshine pre-release and unused content|but their design was changed in the final version]].
Despite the [[Prima Games]] guide using the name "Swoopin' Stu," Goobles are not presented as a relative of [[Strollin' Stu]]s and do not resemble them. However, their internal filename is rendered similarly to Strollin' Stu's Japanese name, suggesting they may have had an intended relationship at some point in development. [[List of Super Mario Sunshine pre-release and unused content|Early pre-release material]] depicted Goobles with a more slug-like appearance.


In ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', the name "Gooble" can appear on the leaderboard.
In ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', the name "Gooble" can appear on the leaderboard.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Swoopin' Stu SMS red.png|Artwork of a red Gooble
Swoopin' Stu SMS blue.png|Artwork of a blue Gooble
Swoopin' Stu SMS blue.png|Artwork of a blue Gooble
Swoopin' Stu SMS green.png|Artwork of a green Gooble
Swoopin' Stu SMS green.png|Artwork of a green Gooble
Swoopinstu.png|Group art of three Goobles
SMS Gooble Red.png|Screenshot of a red Gooble
SMS Gooble Red.png|A red Gooble
SMS Gooble Orange.png|Screenshot of an orange Gooble
SMS Gooble Orange.png|An orange Gooble
SMS Gooble Yellow.png|Screenshot of a yellow Gooble
SMS Gooble Yellow.png|A yellow Gooble
SMS Gooble Green.png|Screenshot of a green Gooble
SMS Gooble Green.png|A green Gooble
SMS Gooble Light Blue.png|Screenshot of a light-blue Gooble
SMS Gooble Light Blue.png|A light-blue Gooble
SMS Gooble Blue.png|Screenshot of a blue Gooble
SMS Gooble Blue.png|A blue Gooble
SMS Gooble Pink.png|Screenshot of a purple Gooble
SMS Gooble Pink.png|A pink Gooble
SMS Prerelease Swoopin Stu Screenshot.png|Screenshot of a preliminary design
SMS Prerelease Swoopin Stu Screenshot.png|Screenshot of a Gooble's prerelease design
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Additional names==
==Additional names==
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|file1=<tt>namekuri2</tt><ref>''Super Mario Sunshine'', internal filename <tt>root/data/scene/dolpic0.szs/scene/namekuri2</tt></ref>
|file1=<tt>namekuri2</tt><ref>''Super Mario Sunshine'', internal filename <tt>root/data/scene/dolpic0.szs/scene/namekuri2</tt></ref>
|name1=Namekuri
|name1=Namekuri
|meaning1=From「{{hover|蛞蝓|ナメクジ}}」(''namekuji'', slug) and possibly [[Strollin' Stu#Internal names|Hamukuri]]
|meaning1=From「{{ruby|蛞蝓|ナメクジ}}」(''namekuji'', "slug") and possibly [[Strollin' Stu#Internal names|Hamukuri]]
}}
}}


===Names in other languages===
===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=プチプチ<ref>Shogakukan. 「スーパーマリオサンシャイン任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Super Mario Sunshine Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook''). [https://i.imgur.com/63brkWn.jpg Page 21.]</ref>
|Jap=プチプチ<ref>{{cite|date=October 10, 2002|title=「スーパーマリオサンシャイン任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (''Super Mario Sunshine Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'')|publisher=Shogakukan|language=ja|isbn=4-09-106064-1|location=Tokyo|page=[https://i.imgur.com/63brkWn.jpg 21]}}</ref>
|JapR=Puchipuchi
|JapR=Puchipuchi
|JapM=Japanese onomatopoeia for bubbles popping; similar to [[Milde]]'s name
|JapM=Japanese onomatopoeia for bubbles popping; similar to [[Milde]]'s name
|Fre=Gooble<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Encyclopedia]]'', pag. 100</ref>
|Fre=Gooble<ref>{{cite|date=July 4, 2018|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Encyclopedia]]''|publisher=Soleil Productions|language=fr|isbn=2302070046|page=100}}</ref>
|FreM=-
|Ita=Collabolla
|Ita=Collabolla<br>Stu-Trasparenti<ref>Italian ''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 17.</ref><br>Stu melma<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]''; pag. 100</ref>
|Ita2=Stu-Trasparenti<ref>{{cite|author=Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton|date=September 3, 2002|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|publisher=You Too Videogames srl|language=it|isbn=88-900922-1-1|page=17}}</ref>
|ItaM=Portmanteau of "colla" (glue) and "bolla" (bubble)<br>Transparent Stu<br>Stu Slime
|Ita3=Stu melma<ref>{{cite|date=November 15, 2018|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]''|publisher=Magazzini Salani|language=it|isbn=889367436X|page=100}}</ref>
|ItaM=Portmanteau of ''colla'' ("glue") and ''bolla'' ("bubble")
|Ita2M=Transparent Stu
|Ita3M=Stu Slime
|Ger=Schleimblase
|Ger=Schleimblase
|GerM=Slime Bubble
|GerM=Slime Bubble

Latest revision as of 12:44, August 16, 2024

Gooble
Swoopinstu.png
Artwork from Super Mario Sunshine
First appearance Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020)
Comparable
Goobles in Noki Bay

Goobles,[1] originally referred to as Swoopin' Stus[2] or Name Kuri[3] in companion guidebooks, are gelatinous enemies in Super Mario Sunshine. They emerge from piles of goop throughout the game and appear in a wide variety of colors, but unlike Cheep-Cheeps or Koopa Troopas, all Goobles behave the same way regardless of color. Their bodies are translucent, and their heads are topped with antenna-like tufts.

While idling, Goobles slowly crawl across terrain before exploding into small puddles of goop. If Mario draws near, they turn to actively pursue him. When he is in striking distance, Goobles flash white and give off a distinctive cry before lunging at him. Goobles fall apart into large puddles of goop on impact. It is easy to avoid their attacks in isolation, but Goobles typically appear in groups and near more behaviorally complex enemies that make them difficult to avoid. Goobles are destroyed when struck by water from FLUDD or when stomped, though the latter method leaves behind a puddle of goop from which more Goobles can emerge. This does not happen if they are struck while they are in midair. Stomping them occasionally rewards Mario with Water Bottles. Goobles stop appearing in areas when all of the goop is cleared, otherwise they spawn indefinitely. They are most prominent during battles with Proto Piranhas. Goobles are among the most common enemies in Super Mario Sunshine, appearing in Delfino Plaza, Bianco Hills, Ricco Harbor, Noki Bay, and Pianta Village.

Despite the Prima Games guide using the name "Swoopin' Stu," Goobles are not presented as a relative of Strollin' Stus and do not resemble them. However, their internal filename is rendered similarly to Strollin' Stu's Japanese name, suggesting they may have had an intended relationship at some point in development. Early pre-release material depicted Goobles with a more slug-like appearance.

In Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, the name "Gooble" can appear on the leaderboard.

Gallery[edit]


Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Super Mario Sunshine namekuri2[4] Namekuri From「蛞蝓ナメクジ」(namekuji, "slug") and possibly Hamukuri

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese プチプチ[5]
Puchipuchi
Japanese onomatopoeia for bubbles popping; similar to Milde's name
French Gooble[6] -
German Schleimblase[?] Slime Bubble
Italian Collabolla[?] Portmanteau of colla ("glue") and bolla ("bubble")
Stu-Trasparenti[7] Transparent Stu
Stu melma[8] Stu Slime

References[edit]

  1. ^ Super Mario Sunshine entry on the official Mario Portal. Nintendo (English). Retrieved August 13, 2022. (Archived August 12, 2022, 23:33:20 UTC via archive.today.)
  2. ^ Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton (September 3, 2002). Super Mario Sunshine Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games (English). ISBN 0-7615-3961-1. Page 17.
  3. ^ Bogenn, Tim and Doug Walsh (January 1, 2002). Super Mario Sunshine BradyGames Official Strategy Guide. BradyGames (English). ISBN 0-7440-0180-3. Page 5.
  4. ^ Super Mario Sunshine, internal filename root/data/scene/dolpic0.szs/scene/namekuri2
  5. ^ October 10, 2002. 「スーパーマリオサンシャイン任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Super Mario Sunshine Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Tokyo: Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 4-09-106064-1. Page 21.
  6. ^ July 4, 2018. Super Mario Encyclopedia. Soleil Productions (French). ISBN 2302070046. Page 100.
  7. ^ Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton (September 3, 2002). Super Mario Sunshine Prima's Official Strategy Guide. You Too Videogames srl (Italian). ISBN 88-900922-1-1. Page 17.
  8. ^ November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 889367436X. Page 100.