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{{about|the enemy from [[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]|the character who uses the pseudonym "Chippy" when speaking with [[Bowser]] in [[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]|[[Starlow]]}}
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{{species infobox
|image=[[File:Chippy_VBWarioLand.png]]
|image=[[File:Chippy VBWarioLand.png]]<br>Artwork from ''Virtual Boy Wario Land''
|first_appearance=''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
|first_appearance=''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
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[[File:VBWL-Chippy Sprite.png|frame|left]]
'''Chippy'''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|title=''Virtual Boy Wario Land'' instruction booklet|page=29}}</ref> is an [[List of enemies|enemy]] in ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]''. They are encountered in [[Stage 5 (Virtual Boy Wario Land)|Stage 5]] only. Many Chippies are found running along the ground within the leafy forest areas. If they catch sight of [[Wario]], they will take a round, spiky [[bomb]] out of its mouth and throw it, soon exploding after hitting the ground. Some Chippies hide in trees not far from the ground. If Wario approaches, they will jump out and float to the ground upon a large leaf, holding a shield covered in spikes. After landing, the Chippy will attempt to ram Wario with the shield. It can also hold it up to deflect all of Wario's attacks from above. Chippies can also throw spears, damaging Wario if they hit him. If the spear hits a tree trunk, Wario can use the spear as a platform. All types of Chippies can be knocked out by a stomp to the head, where they will flip upside down and recover after a few seconds. They can be defeated by a [[Ground Pound|Body Slam]] or a [[Dash Attack|Barge]], without touching a Chippy's weapons. They can also be destroyed by the flames of [[Sea Dragon Wario|Sea Dragon]] or [[King Dragon Wario]], regardless of the area.
'''Chippy'''<ref>''Virtual Boy Wario Land'' English instruction booklet, page 29.</ref> is an enemy in the game ''[[Virtual Boy Wario Land]]''. They are only seen in [[Stage 5 (Virtual Boy Wario Land)|Stage 5]], within the leafy forest areas. Many Chippies are found running along the ground. If they catch sight of [[Wario]], they will throw spiky balls which explode shortly after hitting the ground. Some Chippies hide in trees not far from the ground. If Wario approaches, they will jump out and float to the ground upon a large leaf, holding a shield covered in spikes. After landing, the Chippy will attempt to ram Wario with the shield. It can also hold it up to deflect all of Wario's attacks from above. Chippies can also throw spears, damaging Wario if they hit him. If the spear hits a tree trunk, Wario can use the spear as a platform.
 
All types of Chippies can be knocked out by a stomp to the head, where they will flip upside down and recover after a few seconds. They can be defeated by a [[Ground Pound|Body Slam]] or a [[Dash Attack|Barge]], without touching a Chippy's weapons. They can also be destroyed by the flames of [[Sea Dragon Wario|Sea Dragon]] or [[King Dragon Wario]], regardless of the area.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Spear Chippy VBWL art.png|Chippy with a spear.
Spear Chippy VBWL art.png|Chippy with a spear.
VBWL-Leaf Chippy Sprite.png|Sprite of a Chippy with a leaf.
VBWL-Chippy Sprite.png|Sprite from ''Virtual Boy Wario Land''
VBWL-Leaf Chippy Sprite.png|Sprite of a shielded Chippy on a leaf.
VBWL-Spear Chippy.png|Chippy with a spear.
VBWL-Spear Chippy.png|Chippy with a spear.
VBWL-Chippy Screenshot.png|Screenshot of several Chippies.
VBWL-Chippy Screenshot.png|Screenshot of several Chippies.
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=ボムマル<ref>''Virtual Boy Wario Land: Awazon no Hihō'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 25.</ref>
|Jpn=ボムマル<ref>{{cite|language=ja|page=25|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo|title=''Virtual Boy Wario Land: Awazon no Hihō''}}</ref>
|JapR=Bomumaru
|JpnR=Bomumaru
|JapM=From "bomb" and「丸」(''maru'', a word for "circle" also used as an affectionate suffix)
|JpnM=Portmanteau of "bomb" and「丸」(''maru'', a word for "circle" also used as an affectionate suffix)
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Latest revision as of 11:29, January 7, 2025

This article is about the enemy from Virtual Boy Wario Land. For the character who uses the pseudonym "Chippy" when speaking with Bowser in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, see Starlow.
Chippy
Artwork of a Chippy from Virtual Boy Wario Land
Artwork from Virtual Boy Wario Land
First appearance Virtual Boy Wario Land (1995)

Chippy[1] is an enemy in Virtual Boy Wario Land. They are encountered in Stage 5 only. Many Chippies are found running along the ground within the leafy forest areas. If they catch sight of Wario, they will take a round, spiky bomb out of its mouth and throw it, soon exploding after hitting the ground. Some Chippies hide in trees not far from the ground. If Wario approaches, they will jump out and float to the ground upon a large leaf, holding a shield covered in spikes. After landing, the Chippy will attempt to ram Wario with the shield. It can also hold it up to deflect all of Wario's attacks from above. Chippies can also throw spears, damaging Wario if they hit him. If the spear hits a tree trunk, Wario can use the spear as a platform. All types of Chippies can be knocked out by a stomp to the head, where they will flip upside down and recover after a few seconds. They can be defeated by a Body Slam or a Barge, without touching a Chippy's weapons. They can also be destroyed by the flames of Sea Dragon or King Dragon Wario, regardless of the area.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ボムマル[2]
Bomumaru
Portmanteau of "bomb" and「丸」(maru, a word for "circle" also used as an affectionate suffix)

References[edit]

  1. ^ 1995. Virtual Boy Wario Land instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 29.
  2. ^ 1995. Virtual Boy Wario Land: Awazon no Hihō. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 25.