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[[Image:Thwomp_Stomper.PNG|thumb|The '''Thwomp Stompers''']]
[[File:Thwomp_Stomper.PNG|200px|thumb|Mario wearing the Thwomp Stompers.]]
'''Thwomp Stompers''' are tools used in the [[Super Mario Bros. (movie)|''Super Mario Bros.'' film]]. They are most likely based on the [[Goomba's Shoe]], but using the [[Thwomp]] as a design-theme.
[[File:ThwompStomper1.gif|thumb|left|150px|Original design.]]
'''Thwomp Stompers''' are an item used in the [[Super Mario Bros. (film)|''Super Mario Bros.'' film]]. They are a pair of large boots which propel the user into the air. They are powered by small cartridges that resemble [[Bullet Bill]]s which are inserted into a slot in the heel of the boot.


Thwomp Stompers are a pair of large boots which propel anyone who uses them into the air. These are first seen worn by [[Big Bertha (character)|Big Bertha]].  She escapes on them after stealing [[Princess Daisy]]'s necklace from [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]]. Much later, Big Bertha allows Mario and Luigi to use her Thwomp Stompers to escape from [[Lena]] and her [[Goomba]] minions. During the climactic battle between Mario and [[King Koopa]], the Thwomp Stompers once again come into play.
The boots are first seen used by [[Big Bertha (film character)|Big Bertha]] after she steals [[Princess Daisy (film character)|Princess Daisy]]'s [[Meteorite shard|necklace]] from [[Mario (film character)|Mario]] and [[Luigi (film character)|Luigi]] at the beginning of the film, but are referenced earlier in a shot of the city that displays a store that sells them. Much later, Big Bertha allows Mario and Luigi to use her Thwomp Stompers to escape from [[Lena]] and her [[Goomba (film species)|Goomba]] army at the [[Boom Boom Bar]]. They are later used once again at the end of the film by Mario to knock Koopa into an empty vat above the streets of [[Dinohattan]], then by Luigi to evade Koopa's [[Fireball]]s.


==Development==
They are most likely based on the effect of [[Goomba's Shoe]], but using the [[Thwomp]] enemy as the visual design-scheme, as a way to incorporate the games' famous jumping ability into a live-action world.  
[[Image:ThwompStomper1.gif|thumb|left|150px|Original design]][[Image:ThwompStomper2.gif|thumb|right|150px|Nearly there]]
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Artwork for the Thwomp Stompers reveals progress towards the final item seen in the released film. The first (left) is a basic concept that has yet to develop the "Super Mario" feel to it. The second (right) is much closer to what is seen in the finished movie, but the colors are swapped around with the interior being dark gray and the outside red.


[[Category:Tools/Equipment]]
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Bertha3.png|Big Bertha holding Thwomp Stompers
KoopaSquare.jpg|A sign in [[Koopa Square]] advertising the Thwomp Stompers
ThwompStomp.jpg|Thwomp Stompers on display at the Disney/MGM Studios
ThwompStomperShot.jpg|Thwomp Stomper props
ThwompStomp1.png|Props used in film
ThwompStomper2.gif|Concept art
</gallery>
{{SMB film}}
[[Category:Footwear]]
[[Category:Equipment]]
[[Category:Super Mario Bros. (film)]]

Latest revision as of 16:42, August 12, 2022

Mario wearing the Thwomp Stompers.
Original design.

Thwomp Stompers are an item used in the Super Mario Bros. film. They are a pair of large boots which propel the user into the air. They are powered by small cartridges that resemble Bullet Bills which are inserted into a slot in the heel of the boot.

The boots are first seen used by Big Bertha after she steals Princess Daisy's necklace from Mario and Luigi at the beginning of the film, but are referenced earlier in a shot of the city that displays a store that sells them. Much later, Big Bertha allows Mario and Luigi to use her Thwomp Stompers to escape from Lena and her Goomba army at the Boom Boom Bar. They are later used once again at the end of the film by Mario to knock Koopa into an empty vat above the streets of Dinohattan, then by Luigi to evade Koopa's Fireballs.

They are most likely based on the effect of Goomba's Shoe, but using the Thwomp enemy as the visual design-scheme, as a way to incorporate the games' famous jumping ability into a live-action world.

Gallery[edit]

  • Big Bertha holding Thwomp Stompers

    Big Bertha holding Thwomp Stompers

  • A sign in Koopa Square advertising the Thwomp Stompers

    A sign in Koopa Square advertising the Thwomp Stompers

  • Thwomp Stompers on display at the Disney/MGM Studios

    Thwomp Stompers on display at the Disney/MGM Studios

  • Thwomp Stomper props

    Thwomp Stomper props

  • Props used in film

    Props used in film

  • Concept art

    Concept art

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Super Mario Bros. film
Protagonists Mario • Luigi • Toad • Princess Daisy • The King • Daniella • Yoshi
Antagonists President Koopa • Lena • Iggy • Spike • Sergeant Simon • Big Bertha • Anthony Scapelli
Minor characters Angelica • Daisy's mother • Egon • Hat Check Girl • James • Old lady • Pizza Delivery Boy
Species Dinohattanite • Fungus Unit • Goombas • Snifits
Locations Dinohattan • Devo 4 • Devo Chamber • Koopa Square • Boom Boom Bar • Koopa's Tower • Koopahari Desert
Companies Mario Brothers Plumbing • Scapelli Construction
Objects, items, etc. Bob-ombs • De-evolution • Devolution Gun • Fireball gun • The fungus • Meteorite piece • Sludge Gulper • Thwomp Stompers
Music Original Motion Picture Soundtrack • Almost Unreal • Walk the Dinosaur • Super Mario Bros. / No Mercy
Manga Super Mario: Makai Teikoku no Megami • Bakudan Kinoko
Miscellaneous Deleted scenes • ERTL Merchandise • Gallery • The Making of... Super Mario Bros. • Staff • Trading Cards
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