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[[File:Blue Swoopin' Stu.png|right|frame|An idle '''Swoopin' Stu'''.]]
{{species infobox
A '''Swoopin' Stu''' is a type of transparent creature and a variant of [[Stu]] that appears in the game ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. Swoopin' Stu can be found wherever there is toxic [[Goop]], usually near a Goop Generator. They resemble transparent, goopish octopuses. For the most part, unless they see [[Mario]], Swoopin' Stus will generally wander in an outward direction without any real, apparent purpose and won't create a larger 'goop area' unless they fall off a ledge and pop on impact.
|image=[[File:Swoopinstu.png|200x200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Super Mario Sunshine''
|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]])
|variant_of=[[Goop]]
|comparable=[[Sluggy]]
}}
[[File:SMS Noki Bay Graffiti Enemies.png|thumb|left|Goobles in [[Noki Bay]]]]
'''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.


Once a Swoopin' Stu spots [[Mario]], they will turn white for a second before making a disturbing "bwooww-wop" noise and swooping at him. They appear prominently during battles with [[Piranha Plant in the Generator|Piranha Plants]] spawned from [[Goop Generator]]s, swooping at Mario whenever they have the chance and disrupting his own attacks on the Piranha Plant.
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]].


Swoopin' Stus can be destroyed with a blast of water from [[F.L.U.D.D.]] or by being [[Jump]]ed on, though the latter method will leave behind a puddle of Goop that can spawn more Swoopin' Stus. This can be avoided, however, if they are jumped on while they are in the air. Stomping on them also causes them to occasionally drop [[Water Bottle]]s. Eventually, Swoopin' Stus pop even without provocation, but will not leave goop.
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.


{{SMSS}}
In ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', the name "Gooble" can appear on the leaderboard.
[[Category: Enemies]]
 
[[Category: Species]]
==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 green.png|Artwork of a green Gooble
SMS Gooble Red.png|Screenshot of a red Gooble
SMS Gooble Orange.png|Screenshot of an orange Gooble
SMS Gooble Yellow.png|Screenshot of a yellow Gooble
SMS Gooble Green.png|Screenshot of a green Gooble
SMS Gooble Light Blue.png|Screenshot of a light-blue Gooble
SMS Gooble Blue.png|Screenshot of a blue Gooble
SMS Gooble Pink.png|Screenshot of a purple Gooble
SMS Prerelease Swoopin Stu Screenshot.png|Screenshot of a preliminary design
</gallery>
 
 
==Additional names==
===Internal names===
{{internal names
|game1=''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''
|file1=<tt>namekuri2</tt><ref>''Super Mario Sunshine'', internal filename <tt>root/data/scene/dolpic0.szs/scene/namekuri2</tt></ref>
|name1=Namekuri
|meaning1=From「{{ruby|蛞蝓|ナメクジ}}」(''namekuji'', "slug") and possibly [[Strollin' Stu#Internal names|Hamukuri]]
}}
 
===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
|Jap=プチプチ
|JapC=<ref>{{cite|date=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]]|location=Tokyo|language=ja|isbn=4-09-106064-1|page=[https://i.imgur.com/63brkWn.jpg 21]}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors|language=ja|publisher=Shogakukan|location=Tokyo|date=2015|title="Super Mario Sunshine" in 『[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック]]』|page=100|isbn=978-4-09-106569-8}}</ref>
|JapR=Puchipuchi
|JapM=Japanese onomatopoeia for bubbles popping; similar to [[Milde]]'s name
|Fre=Gooble
|FreC=<ref>{{cite|date=July 4, 2018|title=''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Encyclopedia]]''|publisher=Soleil Productions|language=fr|isbn=2302070046|page=100}}</ref>
|Ita=Collabolla
|ItaC=<ref>{{cite|quote=Collabolla|author=Scoreboard|publisher=''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''|language=it}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''[[Super Mario Manga Mania|Super Mario Mangamania]]''|date=March 9, 2022|page=23|isbn=978-88349-07122|publisher=Edizioni BD|author=Colombo, Alessandro|language=it}}</ref>
|ItaN=''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour'', ''Super Mario Mangamania''
|Ita2=Stu-Trasparenti
|Ita2C=<ref>{{cite|date=2002|title=''Mario Sunshine. Guida strategica''|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=it|isbn=8890092211|page=17}}</ref>
|Ita2N=PRIMA Guide
|Ita3=Stu melma
|Ita3C=<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>
|Ita3N=''Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia''
|ItaM=Portmanteau of ''colla'' ("glue") and ''bolla'' ("bubble")
|Ita2M=Transparent Stu
|Ita3M=Goop Stu
|Ger=Schleimblase
|GerM=Slime Bubble
}}
 
==References==
<references/>
 
{{Super Mario Sunshine}}
[[Category:Super Mario Sunshine enemies]]
[[de:Schleimblase]]
[[it:Collabolla]]

Latest revision as of 19:54, December 11, 2024

Gooble
Swoopinstu.png
Artwork from Super Mario Sunshine
First appearance Super Mario Sunshine (2002)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020)
Variant of Goop
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][6]
Puchipuchi
Japanese onomatopoeia for bubbles popping; similar to Milde's name
French Gooble[7] -
German Schleimblase[?] Slime Bubble
Italian Collabolla[8][9] Portmanteau of colla ("glue") and bolla ("bubble") Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, Super Mario Mangamania
Stu-Trasparenti[10] Transparent Stu PRIMA Guide
Stu melma[11] Goop Stu Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia

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. ^ 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. ^ Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors (2015). "Super Mario Sunshine" in 『スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック』. Tokyo: Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 978-4-09-106569-8. Page 100.
  7. ^ July 4, 2018. Super Mario Encyclopedia. Soleil Productions (French). ISBN 2302070046. Page 100.
  8. ^ "Collabolla" – Scoreboard. Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour (Italian).
  9. ^ Colombo, Alessandro (March 9, 2022). Super Mario Mangamania. Edizioni BD (Italian). ISBN 978-88349-07122. Page 23.
  10. ^ 2002. Mario Sunshine. Guida strategica. Prima Games (Italian). ISBN 8890092211. Page 17.
  11. ^ November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 889367436X. Page 100.