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|image=[[Image:Goomboss.JPG|200px]] | |||
|full_name=King Goomba/Goombosss | |||
|first_appearance=''[[Paper Mario]]'' | |||
|species=[[Goomba]] | |||
|affiliation=[[Bowser]] | |||
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' | |||
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{{quote|Bwa ha ha! I'm no ordinary [[Goomba]]... I am Goomboss, the great Goomba, the grand poo-bah Goomba.|Goomboss|Super Mario 64 DS}} | {{quote|Bwa ha ha! I'm no ordinary [[Goomba]]... I am Goomboss, the great Goomba, the grand poo-bah Goomba.|Goomboss|Super Mario 64 DS}} | ||
'''Goomboss''', also known as the '''Goomba King''' or '''Chestnut King''', is one of the first bosses [[Mario]] and [[Goombario]] encounter in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. He later reprises his role as a boss in the games ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. It is noted that he is one of the only ''Paper Mario'' characters that returned in other [[Mario (series)|Mario]] games. | |||
==History== | |||
===''Paper Mario'' Series=== | |||
====''[[Paper Mario]]''==== | |||
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|tattle=This is the Goomba King. He's really big. I mean, look at him! He looks really powerful. Max HP: 10, Attack Power: 1, Defense Power: 0 He's the boss of Red Goomba and Blue Goomba. Who cares if he's strong? You're much stronger. Gee, I wonder what he ate to become so big? I'd like to be a bit bigger, too. | |tattle=This is the Goomba King. He's really big. I mean, look at him! He looks really powerful. Max HP: 10, Attack Power: 1, Defense Power: 0 He's the boss of Red Goomba and Blue Goomba. Who cares if he's strong? You're much stronger. Gee, I wonder what he ate to become so big? I'd like to be a bit bigger, too. | ||
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In ''Paper Mario'', He is accompanied by [[Red and Blue Goomba|Red Goomba]] and [[Red and Blue Goomba|Blue Goomba]]. Mario will find him by his [[Goomba King's Fortress|Fortress]] The easiest way of defeating him is to hit the [[Goomnut]] Tree to make Goomnuts fall on him, doing three damage. Originally, he was an ordinary little Goomba, but [[Bowser]] used the [[Star Rod (Paper Mario)|Star Rod]] to make him a king (which also greatly increased his size) under the conditions that he would assist Bowser later on. | In ''Paper Mario'', He is accompanied by [[Red and Blue Goomba|Red Goomba]] and [[Red and Blue Goomba|Blue Goomba]]. Mario will find him by his [[Goomba King's Fortress|Fortress]] The easiest way of defeating him is to hit the [[Goomnut]] Tree to make Goomnuts fall on him, doing three damage. Originally, he was an ordinary little Goomba, but [[Bowser]] used the [[Star Rod (Paper Mario)|Star Rod]] to make him a king (which also greatly increased his size) under the conditions that he would assist Bowser later on. | ||
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In the ending parade of ''Paper Mario'', Red and Blue Goomba are trying to get the Goomba King out of a tree. He then falls out, and dizzily wobbles off the screen, followed by the Goomba Bros. | In the ending parade of ''Paper Mario'', Red and Blue Goomba are trying to get the Goomba King out of a tree. He then falls out, and dizzily wobbles off the screen, followed by the Goomba Bros. | ||
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===''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''=== | ====''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''==== | ||
The unseen [[Chestnut King]] spoken of in [[Super Luigi series|Luigi's adventures]] has the same name as the Goomba King in Japanese (''Kuri King''), which would add more confusion since there are three English names inconsistently derived from it. As such, this is more than likely intended to be a reference to the same character. For more information on his backstory in that game, see the [[Chestnut King]] article. | The unseen [[Chestnut King]] spoken of in [[Super Luigi series|Luigi's adventures]] has the same name as the Goomba King in Japanese (''Kuri King''), which would add more confusion since there are three English names inconsistently derived from it. As such, this is more than likely intended to be a reference to the same character. For more information on his backstory in that game, see the [[Chestnut King]] article. | ||
===''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''=== | ===''Super Mario'' Series=== | ||
====''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''==== | |||
He also appeared in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', now under the name of Goomboss (though still a king as indicated by his Japanese name, which would be a continuity error if this remake were considered canon). [[Yoshi]] had to defeat him by eating [[Goomba]]s and spitting them back at him in order to win back Mario's key to use him in the game. | He also appeared in ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', now under the name of Goomboss (though still a king as indicated by his Japanese name, which would be a continuity error if this remake were considered canon). [[Yoshi]] had to defeat him by eating [[Goomba]]s and spitting them back at him in order to win back Mario's key to use him in the game. | ||
===''[[Mario Kart DS]]''=== | ===''Mario Kart'' Series=== | ||
====''[[Mario Kart DS]]''==== | |||
[[Image:Goombossrace.png|thumb|left|Goomboss in ''Mario Kart DS''.]] | [[Image:Goombossrace.png|thumb|left|Goomboss in ''Mario Kart DS''.]] | ||
In the missions section of ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', [[Toad]] must complete three laps of the Baby Park course before the Goomboss does. After each lap, Goomboss becomes bigger and bigger, but he has to stop for a few seconds to grow, giving Toad a chance to pass him. Another chance to pass him is when he stops to throw one [[Goomba]] on the first lap; one or three Goombas on the second lap; or one, three, or five Goombas on the third lap. If Toad hits a Goomba, he will lose one of his three balloons. If Toad loses all three balloons, he will fail the mission. Occasionally, Goomboss will throw a [[Mushroom]] instead of a Goomba, allowing Toad to get a boost of speed. Additionally, on the third lap, Goomboss will cheat and [[Jump]] over the center divider, improving his chances of winning. If Toad is in front of Goomboss, the Goomba King will not stop to toss Goombas but will run as fast as he can to catch up. | In the missions section of ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', [[Toad]] must complete three laps of the Baby Park course before the Goomboss does. After each lap, Goomboss becomes bigger and bigger, but he has to stop for a few seconds to grow, giving Toad a chance to pass him. Another chance to pass him is when he stops to throw one [[Goomba]] on the first lap; one or three Goombas on the second lap; or one, three, or five Goombas on the third lap. If Toad hits a Goomba, he will lose one of his three balloons. If Toad loses all three balloons, he will fail the mission. Occasionally, Goomboss will throw a [[Mushroom]] instead of a Goomba, allowing Toad to get a boost of speed. Additionally, on the third lap, Goomboss will cheat and [[Jump]] over the center divider, improving his chances of winning. If Toad is in front of Goomboss, the Goomba King will not stop to toss Goombas but will run as fast as he can to catch up. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *Goomboss and the [[Star Spirits]] are the only characters that debuted in a ''[[Paper Mario (series)|Paper Mario]]'' series game and later reappear in a 3D game. | ||
==Names in Other Languages== | ==Names in Other Languages== | ||
Revision as of 02:31, December 3, 2009
- “Bwa ha ha! I'm no ordinary Goomba... I am Goomboss, the great Goomba, the grand poo-bah Goomba.”
- —Goomboss, Super Mario 64 DS
Goomboss, also known as the Goomba King or Chestnut King, is one of the first bosses Mario and Goombario encounter in Paper Mario. He later reprises his role as a boss in the games Super Mario 64 DS and Mario Kart DS. It is noted that he is one of the only Paper Mario characters that returned in other Mario games.
History
Paper Mario Series
Paper Mario
Template:PM1enemy In Paper Mario, He is accompanied by Red Goomba and Blue Goomba. Mario will find him by his Fortress The easiest way of defeating him is to hit the Goomnut Tree to make Goomnuts fall on him, doing three damage. Originally, he was an ordinary little Goomba, but Bowser used the Star Rod to make him a king (which also greatly increased his size) under the conditions that he would assist Bowser later on.
After Mario defeats the Goomba King and his lieutenants, Red Goomba and Blue Goomba, Kammy Koopa is secretly observing the battle. She reports back to Bowser, who is furious at the defeat and also yells "I only used the Star Rod to make him to make a king because he begged me to!"
In the ending parade of Paper Mario, Red and Blue Goomba are trying to get the Goomba King out of a tree. He then falls out, and dizzily wobbles off the screen, followed by the Goomba Bros.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
The unseen Chestnut King spoken of in Luigi's adventures has the same name as the Goomba King in Japanese (Kuri King), which would add more confusion since there are three English names inconsistently derived from it. As such, this is more than likely intended to be a reference to the same character. For more information on his backstory in that game, see the Chestnut King article.
Super Mario Series
Super Mario 64 DS
He also appeared in Super Mario 64 DS, now under the name of Goomboss (though still a king as indicated by his Japanese name, which would be a continuity error if this remake were considered canon). Yoshi had to defeat him by eating Goombas and spitting them back at him in order to win back Mario's key to use him in the game.
Mario Kart Series
Mario Kart DS
In the missions section of Mario Kart DS, Toad must complete three laps of the Baby Park course before the Goomboss does. After each lap, Goomboss becomes bigger and bigger, but he has to stop for a few seconds to grow, giving Toad a chance to pass him. Another chance to pass him is when he stops to throw one Goomba on the first lap; one or three Goombas on the second lap; or one, three, or five Goombas on the third lap. If Toad hits a Goomba, he will lose one of his three balloons. If Toad loses all three balloons, he will fail the mission. Occasionally, Goomboss will throw a Mushroom instead of a Goomba, allowing Toad to get a boost of speed. Additionally, on the third lap, Goomboss will cheat and Jump over the center divider, improving his chances of winning. If Toad is in front of Goomboss, the Goomba King will not stop to toss Goombas but will run as fast as he can to catch up.
Trivia
- Goomboss and the Star Spirits are the only characters that debuted in a Paper Mario series game and later reappear in a 3D game.
