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In [[Super Mario Galaxy]] for the [[Nintendo Wii]], several sentient, talkings signposts appear, collectively known as "Boards" (Although note that this name is non-canon and only used here for lack of a better name).  
'''Gil Board''', '''Bill Board''', '''Phil Board''', and '''Jill Board''' are four sentient signposts capable of speech.  In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', they tell Mario how to perform a particular move each time he meets them.  Some boards appear in multiple locations, but their ability to transport themselves is not explored.
 
==Gil Board==
==Gil Board==


[[Image:DSC06803.JPG|thumb|The '''Gil Board''']]
[[Image:DSC06803.JPG|thumb|150px]]
The '''Gil Board''' is the first of the boards to be encountered. He is a signpost that tells Mario how to Wall Jump. He claims to be the "Famous Gil Board" and claims Mario knows him, although ''Super Mario Galaxy'' is the first appearance in which he has been specifically named. He appears in [[Honeyhive Galaxy]].
The '''Gil Board''' is the first of the boards to be encountered. He is a signpost that tells Mario how to Wall Jump. He claims to be the "Famous Gil Board" and claims Mario knows him, although ''Super Mario Galaxy'' is the first appearance in which he has been specifically named. He appears in [[Honeyhive Galaxy]].


==Bill Board==
==Bill Board==


[[Image:Bill Board.png|thumb|left|'''Bill Board''' talking to [[Mario]] in Grand Finale.]]
[[Image:Bill Board.png|thumb|left|150px|In [[Grand Finale Galaxy]].]]
'''Bill Board''' is the second board to encountered. He teaches [[Mario]] how to play the [[Star Roll]]. He appears in the [[Rolling Green Galaxy]], [[Melty Molten Galaxy]], [[Rolling Gizmo Galaxy]], and [[Grand Finale Galaxy]].  In this galaxy he comments on how nice Mario's world is, and how he'd be able to enjoy it more if he wasn't a sign.  
'''Bill Board''' is the second board to encountered. He teaches [[Mario]] how to play the [[Star Roll]]. He appears in the [[Rolling Green Galaxy]], [[Melty Molten Galaxy]], [[Rolling Gizmo Galaxy]], and [[Grand Finale Galaxy]].  In this galaxy he comments on how nice Mario's world is, and how he'd be able to enjoy it more if he wasn't a sign.  


==Phil Board==
==Phil Board==


[[Image:DSC06806.JPG|thumb|right|The '''Phil Board in Bubble Breeze Galaxy.''']]
[[Image:DSC06806.JPG|thumb|right|150px|In [[Bubble Breeze Galaxy]].]]
'''Phil Board''' the third board encountered. He teaches Mario how to move when he is in a [[Bubble]]. He appears in the [[Bubble Breeze Galaxy]] and [[Bubble Blast Galaxy]].
'''Phil Board''' the third board encountered. He teaches Mario how to move when he is in a [[Bubble]]. He appears in the [[Bubble Breeze Galaxy]] and [[Bubble Blast Galaxy]].


==Jill Board==
==Jill Board==


[[Image:DSC06804.JPG|thumb|left|The '''Jill Board''']]
[[Image:DSC06804.JPG|thumb|left|150px]]
'''Jill Board''' is the fourth and final board to encountered. She reminds Mario how control his [[Boo Mario]] form.  Her only appearance is in [[Boo's Boneyard Galaxy]], where she only speaks to Mario when he is in Boo form.
'''Jill Board''' is the fourth and final board to encountered. She reminds Mario how control his [[Boo Mario]] form.  Her only appearance is in [[Boo's Boneyard Galaxy]], where she only speaks to Mario when he is in Boo form.


[[Category: Characters]]
[[Category: Characters]]
[[Category: Animate Objects]]
[[Category: Animate Objects]]

Revision as of 19:50, May 14, 2008

Gil Board, Bill Board, Phil Board, and Jill Board are four sentient signposts capable of speech. In Super Mario Galaxy, they tell Mario how to perform a particular move each time he meets them. Some boards appear in multiple locations, but their ability to transport themselves is not explored.

Gil Board

The Gil Board is the first of the boards to be encountered. He is a signpost that tells Mario how to Wall Jump. He claims to be the "Famous Gil Board" and claims Mario knows him, although Super Mario Galaxy is the first appearance in which he has been specifically named. He appears in Honeyhive Galaxy.

Bill Board

Bill Board is the second board to encountered. He teaches Mario how to play the Star Roll. He appears in the Rolling Green Galaxy, Melty Molten Galaxy, Rolling Gizmo Galaxy, and Grand Finale Galaxy. In this galaxy he comments on how nice Mario's world is, and how he'd be able to enjoy it more if he wasn't a sign.

Phil Board

Phil Board the third board encountered. He teaches Mario how to move when he is in a Bubble. He appears in the Bubble Breeze Galaxy and Bubble Blast Galaxy.

Jill Board

Jill Board is the fourth and final board to encountered. She reminds Mario how control his Boo Mario form. Her only appearance is in Boo's Boneyard Galaxy, where she only speaks to Mario when he is in Boo form.