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[[ | {{distinguish|[[Star Thwomp]], also referred to as Super Thwomp, or [[Mega Thwomp]]}} | ||
'''Super Thwomps''' are giant [[Thwomp]]s | {{species infobox | ||
|image=[[File:NSMBU Asset Model Big Thwomp.png|130px]][[File:SMG2 Asset Model Big Thwomp.png|130px]]<br>A Big Thwomp from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' respectively | |||
|first_appearance=''[[Monster Mix-Up]]'' (1991) | |||
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|Super Mario RPG]]'' ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]]) | |||
|variant_of=[[Thwomp]] | |||
|relatives=[[Mega Thwomp]] | |||
}} | |||
'''Big Thwomps'''<ref>{{cite|author=Bueno, Fernando|title=''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' PRIMA Official Game Guide|page=34|date=November 15, 2009|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us|isbn=978-0-307-46592-4}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=von Esmarch, Nick|title=''New Super Mario Bros. 2'' PRIMA Official Game Guide|page=31|language=en-us|date=2012|publisher=Prima Games|isbn=978-0-307-89552-3}}</ref> (also referred to as '''Super Thwomps''')<ref>{{cite|author=Loe, Casey|title=''New Super Mario Bros.'' Player's Guide|page=10|date=May 15, 2006|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|isbn=1-59812-009-3}}</ref> are giant [[Thwomp]]s that have made semi-recurring appearances throughout the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise. Although their size varies among games, it is always shown that they are larger than the other Thwomps seen alongside them in the games. They also have the ability to smash through certain types of [[Brick Block]]s and other blocks, something that their smaller counterparts are usually incapable of doing. | |||
==History== | |||
===''Nintendo Adventure Books''=== | |||
In the book ''[[Monster Mix-Up]]'' from the ''[[Nintendo Adventure Books]]'' series, a giant Thwomp is created as a result of combining six Thwomps using the [[Monster Mixer]], referred to as "the biggest Thwomp Mario’s ever seen." | |||
Super | ===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''=== | ||
[[File:SuperThwompSMRPG.png|thumb|A Big Thwomp in ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'']] | |||
A large variant of Thwomp is seen in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', inside [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]]. It is the last and largest Thwomp seen in a line of four smaller Thwomps. | |||
===''Mario Party'' series=== | |||
[[File:MPA Big Thwomp.png|frame|left]] | |||
Big Thwomps seldomly appear in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]]. In ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'', a large Thwomp with the ''Super Mario 64'' design of the Thwomps appears in the minigame [[Chicken!]], where players compete to stand under it as it descends without being crushed by it. In ''[[Super Mario Party]]'', Big Thwomps in their ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' design can appear alongside regular Thwomps in the minigame [[Follow the Money]], where they are obstacles, and cause the player to lose coins if they crush them. | |||
< | ===''Super Mario'' series=== | ||
{{ | ====''New Super Mario Bros.''==== | ||
In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', they act just like Thwomps as they will come down from the ceiling in an attempt to squish [[Mario]]; the only differences are that these enemies have the ability to smash through [[Hard Block]]s one row at a time and are larger in size. They also have the same weaknesses as their smaller counterparts, being able to be defeated by either a [[Super Star|Starman]], as [[Shell Mario]], or as [[Mega Mario]]. Two make their first appearance in {{world-link|4|castlen|World 4-Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)}}, and another one appears in a room in {{world-link|8|bowsern|World 8-Bowser's Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)}}. | |||
====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''==== | |||
Big Thwomps reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' as well. However, they only appear in {{world-link|1|castle|World 1-Castle (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)}}. Like in ''New Super Mario Bros.'', they are capable of smashing Hard Blocks one row at a time. | |||
====''Super Mario Galaxy 2''==== | |||
[[File:SMG2 Big Thwomps.png|thumb|200px|Two Big Thwomps in ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'']] | |||
Two Big Thwomps appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' in the [[Supermassive Galaxy]]. They are much larger and wider than normal Thwomps. Mario can still wall jump up them just like the normal ones and also long jump to quickly pass them. There is a [[1-Up Mushroom]] on top of one. | |||
====''New Super Mario Bros. 2''==== | |||
Big Thwomps return again in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. They can be found in {{world-link|1|castlen2|World 1-Castle (New Super Mario Bros. 2)}} and retain the ability to smash through Hard Blocks one row at a time. Big Thwomps are also featured on [[Third Course (Gold Rush Pack)|course three]] of the [[Gold Rush Pack]]. | |||
====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''==== | |||
Big Thwomps reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', where they only appear in the level [[Wendy's Shifting Castle]] alongside ordinary Thwomps and [[Thwimp]]s. Because no Hard Blocks appear in said level, Big Thwomps are no longer seen smashing Hard Blocks. Big Thwomps also appear in ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'' in the level [[Wendy's Thwomp Castle]], where they are seen smashing through multiple [[Brick Block]]s in one fall. | |||
Big Thwomps reprise both roles in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]''. | |||
====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''==== | |||
[[File:SMM WiiU E32015 02.png|thumb|Big Thwomps in ''Super Mario Maker'']] | |||
Big Thwomps appear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''. The player can enlarge a normal Thwomp with a [[Super Mushroom]], turning it into a Big Thwomp. Unlike normal Thwomps, Big Thwomps can destroy [[Cloud Block]]s, [[Hard Block]]s, [[Ice Block]]s, and [[? Block]]s, and they can also smash through multiple rows of [[Brick Block]]s in one fall. | |||
====''Super Mario Maker 2''==== | |||
Big Thwomps return in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', retaining their behavior in its predecessor; they can now be attached to parachutes. | |||
===''Mario Kart Wii''=== | |||
A Big Thwomp makes an appearance on the battle course [[Thwomp Desert]] in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'', where one pounds the ground creating earthquakes. This Thwomp can also smash racers if they drive too close while it slams the ground. | |||
===''Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope''=== | |||
In ''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'', a Big Thwomp covered in [[Darkmess]] appears on the back of the [[Giant Squashette]]. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Super_Thwomp.png|Screenshot from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' | |||
SuperThwomp NSMBW.png|Sprite from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Additional names== | |||
===Internal names=== | |||
{{internal names | |||
|game1=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' | |||
|file1=<tt>SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl</tt> | |||
|name1=巨大ドッスン (''Kyodai Dossun'') | |||
|meaning1=Giant Thwomp | |||
}} | |||
===Names in other languages=== | |||
{{foreign names | |||
|Jap=大ドッスン<ref>{{cite|url=i.imgur.com/dfDUNt6.jpg|title=''New Super Mario Bros.'' Shogakukan book}}{{page needed}}</ref> | |||
|JapR=Dai Dossun | |||
|Jap2=でかドッスン<ref>{{cite|language=ja|publisher=[[Shogakukan]]|date=October 19, 2015|title=''Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook'', ''Super Mario Sunshine'' section|page=145, 160, 195, 210|isbn=978-4-09-106569-8}}</ref> | |||
|Jap2R=Deka Dossun | |||
|JapM=Big Thwomp | |||
|Jap2M=Big Thwomp | |||
|Ger=Maxi-Steinblock | |||
|GerM=Big Thwomp | |||
|Ita=Enorme Twomp<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' PRIMA Guide|page=146|language=it|publisher=Prima Games}}</ref> <small>(''Super Mario Galaxy 2'')</small> | |||
|Ita2=Grande Twomp <small>(''Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition'')</small> | |||
|Ita3=Twomp Gigante<ref>{{cite|date=November 15, 2018|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]''|publisher=Magazzini Salani|language=it|isbn=889367436X|page=114, 195}}</ref> <small>(''New Super Mario Bros.'', ''New Super Mario Bros. 2'')</small> | |||
|Ita4=Super Twomp<ref>{{cite|date=November 15, 2018|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]''|publisher=Magazzini Salani|language=it|isbn=889367436X|page=145, 160}}</ref> <small>(''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'')</small> | |||
|Ita5=Mega Twomp<ref>{{cite|date=November 15, 2018|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]''|publisher=Magazzini Salani|language=it|isbn=889367436X|page=210}}</ref> <small>(''New Super Mario Bros. U'')</small> | |||
|ItaM=Huge Thwomp | |||
|Ita2M=Big Thwomp | |||
|Ita3M=Giant Thwomp | |||
|Ita4M=Super Thwomp | |||
|Ita5M=Mega Thwomp; shared with [[Mega Thwomp]] | |||
|Fre=Maxi-Thwomp | |||
|FreM=Big Thwomp | |||
}} | |||
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- Not to be confused with Star Thwomp, also referred to as Super Thwomp, or Mega Thwomp.
Big Thwomp | |||
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![]() ![]() A Big Thwomp from New Super Mario Bros. U and Super Mario Galaxy 2 respectively | |||
First appearance | Monster Mix-Up (1991) | ||
Latest appearance | Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) (2023) | ||
Variant of | Thwomp | ||
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Big Thwomps[1][2] (also referred to as Super Thwomps)[3] are giant Thwomps that have made semi-recurring appearances throughout the Super Mario franchise. Although their size varies among games, it is always shown that they are larger than the other Thwomps seen alongside them in the games. They also have the ability to smash through certain types of Brick Blocks and other blocks, something that their smaller counterparts are usually incapable of doing.
History[edit]
Nintendo Adventure Books[edit]
In the book Monster Mix-Up from the Nintendo Adventure Books series, a giant Thwomp is created as a result of combining six Thwomps using the Monster Mixer, referred to as "the biggest Thwomp Mario’s ever seen."
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars[edit]
A large variant of Thwomp is seen in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, inside Bowser's Keep. It is the last and largest Thwomp seen in a line of four smaller Thwomps.
Mario Party series[edit]
Big Thwomps seldomly appear in the Mario Party series. In Mario Party Advance, a large Thwomp with the Super Mario 64 design of the Thwomps appears in the minigame Chicken!, where players compete to stand under it as it descends without being crushed by it. In Super Mario Party, Big Thwomps in their New Super Mario Bros. Wii design can appear alongside regular Thwomps in the minigame Follow the Money, where they are obstacles, and cause the player to lose coins if they crush them.
Super Mario series[edit]
New Super Mario Bros.[edit]
In New Super Mario Bros., they act just like Thwomps as they will come down from the ceiling in an attempt to squish Mario; the only differences are that these enemies have the ability to smash through Hard Blocks one row at a time and are larger in size. They also have the same weaknesses as their smaller counterparts, being able to be defeated by either a Starman, as Shell Mario, or as Mega Mario. Two make their first appearance in World 4-Castle, and another one appears in a room in World 8-
Bowser's Castle.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii[edit]
Big Thwomps reappear in New Super Mario Bros. Wii as well. However, they only appear in World 1-Castle. Like in New Super Mario Bros., they are capable of smashing Hard Blocks one row at a time.
Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]
Two Big Thwomps appear in Super Mario Galaxy 2 in the Supermassive Galaxy. They are much larger and wider than normal Thwomps. Mario can still wall jump up them just like the normal ones and also long jump to quickly pass them. There is a 1-Up Mushroom on top of one.
New Super Mario Bros. 2[edit]
Big Thwomps return again in New Super Mario Bros. 2. They can be found in World 1-Castle and retain the ability to smash through Hard Blocks one row at a time. Big Thwomps are also featured on course three of the Gold Rush Pack.
New Super Mario Bros. U / New Super Luigi U / New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe[edit]
Big Thwomps reappear in New Super Mario Bros. U, where they only appear in the level Wendy's Shifting Castle alongside ordinary Thwomps and Thwimps. Because no Hard Blocks appear in said level, Big Thwomps are no longer seen smashing Hard Blocks. Big Thwomps also appear in New Super Luigi U in the level Wendy's Thwomp Castle, where they are seen smashing through multiple Brick Blocks in one fall.
Big Thwomps reprise both roles in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe.
Super Mario Maker / Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS[edit]
Big Thwomps appear in Super Mario Maker and Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS. The player can enlarge a normal Thwomp with a Super Mushroom, turning it into a Big Thwomp. Unlike normal Thwomps, Big Thwomps can destroy Cloud Blocks, Hard Blocks, Ice Blocks, and ? Blocks, and they can also smash through multiple rows of Brick Blocks in one fall.
Super Mario Maker 2[edit]
Big Thwomps return in Super Mario Maker 2, retaining their behavior in its predecessor; they can now be attached to parachutes.
Mario Kart Wii[edit]
A Big Thwomp makes an appearance on the battle course Thwomp Desert in Mario Kart Wii, where one pounds the ground creating earthquakes. This Thwomp can also smash racers if they drive too close while it slams the ground.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope[edit]
In Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, a Big Thwomp covered in Darkmess appears on the back of the Giant Squashette.
Gallery[edit]
Screenshot from New Super Mario Bros.
Sprite from New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Additional names[edit]
Internal names[edit]
Game | File | Name | Meaning
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Super Mario Galaxy 2 | SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl | 巨大ドッスン (Kyodai Dossun) | Giant Thwomp |
Names in other languages[edit]
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | 大ドッスン[4] Dai Dossun でかドッスン[5] Deka Dossun |
Big Thwomp Big Thwomp |
French | Maxi-Thwomp |
Big Thwomp |
German | Maxi-Steinblock |
Big Thwomp |
Italian | Enorme Twomp[6] (Super Mario Galaxy 2) Grande Twomp (Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition) Twomp Gigante[7] (New Super Mario Bros., New Super Mario Bros. 2) Super Twomp[8] (New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Super Mario Galaxy 2) Mega Twomp[9] (New Super Mario Bros. U) |
Huge Thwomp Big Thwomp Giant Thwomp Super Thwomp Mega Thwomp; shared with Mega Thwomp |
References[edit]
- ^ Bueno, Fernando (November 15, 2009). New Super Mario Bros. Wii PRIMA Official Game Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-307-46592-4. Page 34.
- ^ von Esmarch, Nick (2012). New Super Mario Bros. 2 PRIMA Official Game Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-307-89552-3. Page 31.
- ^ Loe, Casey (May 15, 2006). New Super Mario Bros. Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). ISBN 1-59812-009-3. Page 10.
- ^ New Super Mario Bros. Shogakukan book.[page number needed]
- ^ October 19, 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, Super Mario Sunshine section. Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 978-4-09-106569-8. Page 145, 160, 195, 210.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2 PRIMA Guide. Prima Games (Italian). Page 146.
- ^ November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 889367436X. Page 114, 195.
- ^ November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 889367436X. Page 145, 160.
- ^ November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 889367436X. Page 210.
- Thwomps
- Mario Kart Wii species
- New Super Luigi U enemies
- New Super Mario Bros. enemies
- New Super Mario Bros. 2 enemies
- New Super Mario Bros. U enemies
- New Super Mario Bros. Wii enemies
- Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition enemies
- Super Mario Galaxy 2 enemies
- Super Mario Maker enemies
- Super Mario Maker 2 enemies
- Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars enemies