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|description=A [[Mario's Cap|cap]] with wings.
|description=A [[Mario's Cap|cap]] with wings.
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario 64]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario 64]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|effect=Turns [[Mario]] into [[Wing Mario]], making [[Mario|him]] able to fly for a limited time.
|effect=Turns [[Mario]] into [[Wing Mario]], letting him fly for a limited time.
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[[File:WingMarioSM64DS.png|left|thumb|[[Mario]] using the '''Wing Cap'''.]]
[[File:WingMarioSM64DS.png|left|thumb|[[Mario]] using the '''Wing Cap'''.]]
The '''Wing Cap''' is an item found in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. It is Mario's signature power-up in ''Super Mario 64'', being shown on the game's box art and a majority of its [[List of merchandise|merchandise]]. When wearing a Wing Cap, [[Mario]] becomes [[Wing Mario]] and gains the ability to fly. Mario can begin flying by performing a [[Jump#Triple Jump|Triple Jump]] or by getting shot from a [[cannon]]. The item can only be obtained from a red [[Exclamation Mark Block|! Block]]. While wearing the Wing Cap, the player can hold {{button|n64|A}} to slow down Mario's descent, Mario also does not take any damage from falling if he was launched out of a cannon.
The '''Wing Cap''' is an item found in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. It is Mario's signature power-up in ''Super Mario 64'', being shown on the game's box art and a majority of its [[List of merchandise|merchandise]]. When wearing a Wing Cap, [[Mario]] becomes [[Wing Mario]] and gains the ability to fly. Mario can begin flying by performing a [[Triple Jump]] or by getting shot from a [[cannon]]. The item can only be obtained from a red [[Exclamation Mark Block|! Block]]. While wearing the Wing Cap, the player can hold {{button|n64|A}} to slow down Mario's descent, Mario also does not take any damage from falling if he was launched out of a cannon.


The Wing Cap is mostly omitted from ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', being replaced with a feather that can drop from the red [[? Block]]. This item adds wings to the side of Mario's head. Only Mario can use the feather, which gives him identical abilities to the Wing Cap in ''Super Mario 64''. It is not possible for Yoshi, [[Wario]], or [[Luigi]] to acquire wings in the single player mode of the game. However, a single Wing Cap is located in one of the game's multiplayer stages; it adds wings to their cap regardless of who picks it up. In the case of [[Yoshi]], he grows wings on his body.
While Wing Mario returns in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', the Wing Cap doesn't, as it's replaced by a feather that only Mario can use, which can drop from red [[? Block]]s. The form still works as it did in ''Super Mario 64''. It is not possible for Yoshi, [[Wario]], or [[Luigi]] to acquire wings in the single player mode of the game. However, a single Wing Cap is located in one of the game's multiplayer stages; it adds wings to their cap regardless of who picks it up. In the case of [[Yoshi]], he [[Winged Yoshi|grows wings on his body.]]
==Course Locations==
==Course Locations==
*'''Regular Courses'''
*'''Regular Courses'''
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The Wing Cap theme also plays when Mario rides on a [[Koopa]] shell. A slower paced version also plays when [[Hoot]] is carrying Mario, and when Mario turns into [[Balloon Mario]] after obtaining a [[Power Flower (Super Mario 64 DS)|Power Flower]].
The Wing Cap theme also plays when Mario rides on a [[Green Shell#Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS|Green Shell]] or becomes [[Vanish Mario]]. Also, in the DS remake, a slower paced version plays when [[Hoot]] is carrying Mario, and when Mario turns into [[Balloon Mario]] after obtaining a [[Power Flower (Super Mario 64 DS)|Power Flower]].


This theme is a cover of the music heard when [[Baby Mario]] transforms into [[Superstar Mario]], as well as the music heard in certain bonus rooms in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', which in turn is a cover of the music that plays when Mario acquires a [[Super Star]] in the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', but with an added melody. The theme was reused in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' as the invincibility theme, and was later remixed for ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' for the equivalent [[Rainbow Star]] power-up.
This theme is a cover of the music heard when [[Baby Mario]] transforms into [[Superstar Mario]], as well as the music heard in certain bonus rooms in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'', which in turn is a cover of the music that plays when Mario acquires a [[Super Star]] in the original ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', but with an added melody. The theme was reused in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' as the invincibility theme, and was later remixed for ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' for the equivalent [[Rainbow Star]] power-up.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the Wii U version of ''[[wikipedia:Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends]]'', there is an exclusive outfit for Rayman that gives him Mario's clothing. If Rayman flutters while wearing this outfit, the wings appear on his cap, a reference to the Wing Cap.
*In the Wii U version of ''[[wikipedia:Rayman Legends|Rayman Legends]]'', there is an exclusive Mario costume for Rayman. If Rayman flutters while wearing this outfit, wings appear on his cap, referencing the Wing Cap.
*In both versions of [[Nintendo Monopoly]], there is a [[Coin Block]]/[[Brick Block]] card that reads "Purchase a Wing Cap - Pay $50".
*In both versions of [[Nintendo Monopoly]], there is a [[Coin Block]]/[[Brick Block]] card that reads "Purchase a Wing Cap - Pay $50".
*In a preview for ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'', the gliding power-up was described as a winged cap rather than the [[Carrot]], and the screenshot was blacked out.<ref>https://archive.org/stream/Nintendo_Magazine_System_05_1993-08_Trielle_AU#page/n53/mode/1up</ref> It is possible that the design was decided later in development, and it might have resembled the Wing Cap.
*In a preview for ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'', the gliding power-up was described as a winged cap rather than the [[Carrot]], and the screenshot was blacked out.<ref>https://archive.org/stream/Nintendo_Magazine_System_05_1993-08_Trielle_AU#page/n53/mode/1up</ref> It is possible that the design was decided later in development, and it might have resembled the Wing Cap.

Revision as of 21:21, March 31, 2016

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Mario using the Wing Cap.

The Wing Cap is an item found in Super Mario 64. It is Mario's signature power-up in Super Mario 64, being shown on the game's box art and a majority of its merchandise. When wearing a Wing Cap, Mario becomes Wing Mario and gains the ability to fly. Mario can begin flying by performing a Triple Jump or by getting shot from a cannon. The item can only be obtained from a red ! Block. While wearing the Wing Cap, the player can hold A Button to slow down Mario's descent, Mario also does not take any damage from falling if he was launched out of a cannon.

While Wing Mario returns in Super Mario 64 DS, the Wing Cap doesn't, as it's replaced by a feather that only Mario can use, which can drop from red ? Blocks. The form still works as it did in Super Mario 64. It is not possible for Yoshi, Wario, or Luigi to acquire wings in the single player mode of the game. However, a single Wing Cap is located in one of the game's multiplayer stages; it adds wings to their cap regardless of who picks it up. In the case of Yoshi, he grows wings on his body.

Course Locations

There is also a Wing Cap on the roof of Princess Peach's Castle. When Mario earns all 120 (N64 original), or 150 (DS remake) Power Stars, a cannon allows him to easily access the roof, however the roof is accessible at any time by other, much harder means.

Media

The Wing Cap theme also plays when Mario rides on a Green Shell or becomes Vanish Mario. Also, in the DS remake, a slower paced version plays when Hoot is carrying Mario, and when Mario turns into Balloon Mario after obtaining a Power Flower.

This theme is a cover of the music heard when Baby Mario transforms into Superstar Mario, as well as the music heard in certain bonus rooms in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, which in turn is a cover of the music that plays when Mario acquires a Super Star in the original Super Mario Bros., but with an added melody. The theme was reused in New Super Mario Bros. as the invincibility theme, and was later remixed for Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the equivalent Rainbow Star power-up.

Trivia

  • In the Wii U version of Rayman Legends, there is an exclusive Mario costume for Rayman. If Rayman flutters while wearing this outfit, wings appear on his cap, referencing the Wing Cap.
  • In both versions of Nintendo Monopoly, there is a Coin Block/Brick Block card that reads "Purchase a Wing Cap - Pay $50".
  • In a preview for Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, the gliding power-up was described as a winged cap rather than the Carrot, and the screenshot was blacked out.[1] It is possible that the design was decided later in development, and it might have resembled the Wing Cap.

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