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[[Image:SMB3_Boomerang.PNG|right|frame|The blue boomerang in ''[[Super Mario Advance 4]]''.]] | [[Image:SMB3_Boomerang.PNG|right|frame|The blue boomerang in ''[[Super Mario Advance 4]]''.]] | ||
'''Boomerang'''s are a type of weapon that have made numerous appearances throughout the ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' series. When thrown, boomerangs will fly forward, harming any foes who happen to be in its path, then circle back to the user. They are the weapon of choice of the [[Boomerang Bro.|Boomerang Bros.]], but can also be used by [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] in certain games. | |||
While a few Japan-only levels featured blue boomerangs, only one of these was made available in other regions: the [[World-e]] level ''[[Slidin' the Slopes]]''. Near the end is a [[Boomerang Bro.]] with a blue boomerang that is dropped when the enemy is defeated; the player can then pick it up and use it for the remainder of the level, though it disappears upon completion, much like the [[Goomba's Shoe]]s. | ==Notable Appearances== | ||
===''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]''=== | |||
The first appearance of the boomerang in the ''Mario'' series was in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' episode "[[Crocodile Mario]]". Set in the [[Australia]]-themed locale of [[Down Under Land]], [[Koopa Troopa]]s used boomerangs to attack Mario and Luigi as they rafted down a river, but failed to hit them. | |||
===''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''=== | |||
Boomerang Bros. first appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', more specifically [[Grass Land#World 1-3|World 1-3]]. However, they mostly appeared throughout [[Desert Land]], with one final Boomerang Bro. appearing in the first Hand Trap in [[Castle of Koopa (World)|Castle of Koopa]]. Two Boomerang Bros. also appeared at the end of every [[Treasure Ship]], serving as a mini-boss duo. | |||
====''[[Super Mario Bros. 3#Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3|Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''==== | |||
The boomerang make its appearance in some of the [[e-Reader]] levels of ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. When thrown, the blue boomerang defeats any enemy it touches before returning to Mario, who much catch it using the B button if he hopes to re-use it. While a few Japan-only levels featured blue boomerangs, only one of these was made available in other regions: the [[World-e]] level ''[[Slidin' the Slopes]]''. Near the end is a [[Boomerang Bro.]] with a blue boomerang that is dropped when the enemy is defeated; the player can then pick it up and use it for the remainder of the level, though it disappears upon completion, much like the [[Goomba's Shoe]]s. | |||
There was also an e-Reader card released only in Japan that uploaded a boomerang to the player's inventory; the item worked the same way as the blue boomerangs. | There was also an e-Reader card released only in Japan that uploaded a boomerang to the player's inventory; the item worked the same way as the blue boomerangs. | ||
[[ | ===''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''=== | ||
'''[[Boomerang Mario]]''', a new form Mario (and Luigi) can don in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' by use of a [[Boomerang Flower]], has the power to throw boomerangs. These boomerangs function much like the blue ones in ''Super Mario Advance 4'', only Boomerang Mario does not need to catch returning boomerangs; he can "produce" an endless ammount, although he is limited to using one at a time. In addition to attacking enemies, boomerangs can be used to collect [[coin]]s and [[Star Coin|Star Medal]]s. | |||
[[Pom Pom]], an enemy introduced in ''Super Mario 3D Land'', attacks by throwing boomerangs. | |||
===''[[Mario Baseball (series)|Mario Baseball series]]''=== | |||
In ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', Boomerang Bro. uses a boomerang to hit the ball in lieu of a standard baseball bat. | |||
==Other Appearances== | |||
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Boomerangs have been used by Boomerang Bros. in all of their appearances to date. See the Boomerang Bro. article for a more extensive list. | |||
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Revision as of 23:12, January 6, 2012
Boomerangs are a type of weapon that have made numerous appearances throughout the Mario series. When thrown, boomerangs will fly forward, harming any foes who happen to be in its path, then circle back to the user. They are the weapon of choice of the Boomerang Bros., but can also be used by Mario and Luigi in certain games.
Notable Appearances
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
The first appearance of the boomerang in the Mario series was in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! episode "Crocodile Mario". Set in the Australia-themed locale of Down Under Land, Koopa Troopas used boomerangs to attack Mario and Luigi as they rafted down a river, but failed to hit them.
Super Mario Bros. 3
Boomerang Bros. first appeared in Super Mario Bros. 3, more specifically World 1-3. However, they mostly appeared throughout Desert Land, with one final Boomerang Bro. appearing in the first Hand Trap in Castle of Koopa. Two Boomerang Bros. also appeared at the end of every Treasure Ship, serving as a mini-boss duo.
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
The boomerang make its appearance in some of the e-Reader levels of Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3. When thrown, the blue boomerang defeats any enemy it touches before returning to Mario, who much catch it using the B button if he hopes to re-use it. While a few Japan-only levels featured blue boomerangs, only one of these was made available in other regions: the World-e level Slidin' the Slopes. Near the end is a Boomerang Bro. with a blue boomerang that is dropped when the enemy is defeated; the player can then pick it up and use it for the remainder of the level, though it disappears upon completion, much like the Goomba's Shoes.
There was also an e-Reader card released only in Japan that uploaded a boomerang to the player's inventory; the item worked the same way as the blue boomerangs.
Super Mario 3D Land
Boomerang Mario, a new form Mario (and Luigi) can don in Super Mario 3D Land by use of a Boomerang Flower, has the power to throw boomerangs. These boomerangs function much like the blue ones in Super Mario Advance 4, only Boomerang Mario does not need to catch returning boomerangs; he can "produce" an endless ammount, although he is limited to using one at a time. In addition to attacking enemies, boomerangs can be used to collect coins and Star Medals.
Pom Pom, an enemy introduced in Super Mario 3D Land, attacks by throwing boomerangs.
Mario Baseball series
In Mario Superstar Baseball and Mario Super Sluggers, Boomerang Bro. uses a boomerang to hit the ball in lieu of a standard baseball bat.
Other Appearances
- Main article: Boomerang Bro.
Boomerangs have been used by Boomerang Bros. in all of their appearances to date. See the Boomerang Bro. article for a more extensive list.
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