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Bio: "Though Goombas once lived in peace in the Mushroom Kingdom, they betrayed their homeland to side with Bowser. Exactly how Goomba uses his baseball gear is a bit of a mystery. Maybe you can spot the secret technique if you watch closely as he makes plays in the field..."

About that last part has anynoe seen closely what their secret is? Is it their mouth? All I remember was that the bat was floating 0_o! Paper Jorge

Goombas are psychic, like me!-Informant A.K.A. KP Shadow

Goomba Template

Could somebody please make a Template for Goombas, it is to complicated for me. YoshiFan 18:26, 4 February 2007 (EST) A fan of Yoshis and Goombas

I will! -- Sir Grodus

Could anyone give me a list of the games Goombas haven't appeared in?Saudy^Talk!

Possible Relatives

I wonder why it says that Squiglets are relatives to goombas,mean goombas appear in Super Paper Mario. Mr. Guy the Guy Talk!^E

Round and mushroom Goombas

Im mario party advance i saw both regular and round goombas, are them the same or separated species? André, Do your homework !!!

They go by the same name. There can be different varieties even when they're the same species. - Cobold (talk · contribs) 14:36, 27 August 2007 (EDT)

They're subspecies. I also read on Wikipedia that the round Goombas have a different name from the mushroom Goombas in Japan. Also The round Goombas look more like the mushroom Goombas in Super Mario Galaxy. In that game there's only three small differences, round Goombas are smaller, have proportionately smaller stems, and have rounded heads-Informant A.K.A. KP Shadow

Not to mention they can be killed with a single spin, and are more grey. They're the best ones! Jakeyboy01 16:02, 30 July 2008 (EDT)

Well, if we have separate articles for characters who have the same name in Japanese games but different ones in English games, I suppose the opposite would be true and we'd have an article on Roud Goombas. Stumpers! 18:25, 30 July 2008 (EDT)

We should. They seem to be the same species as from Mario Land and the Maio World games.
The preceding unsigned comment was added by Jakeyboy01 (talk).

The round ones yield coins even when you spin them. But when you get them with a Star Bit, they turn dizzy like normal goombas. (I used to call them "Gooms"...) Big-bang

I always thought the Goomba's were the same sprites as mushrooms recolored and with added feet. That theory is supported by the fact that the mushrooms got rounder in SMW too. So my theory is that the Goomba's got rounder just to save work by making less sprites. User:FeyBart

Mushrooms in SMW aren't much "rounder" than they already were in SMB3. --Grandy02 12:41, 17 July 2010 (UTC)

Battle of Mushroom WORLD?

Do you think that that's a good title for the 3rd part of the article? I think not. -User:WackyWario2

The Mushroom World is the setting of Super Mario Bros. 3. What should be wrong with the title? - Cobold (talk · contribs) 11:38, 13 February 2008 (EST)

I think you may be wrong. Cuz I think that Mario 3 happened in the Mushroom KINGDOM. Not the entire WORLD. User:Lemmy Koopa Fan

It says in the handbook AND the page can't u read the actual article before saying something's wrong???CatJedi's been here...... Are you seeing double? Are you seeing double?

May the Force be with you, Goomba

How do Goombas hold baseball bats? Do they use the Force or telekinesis?
The preceding unsigned comment was added by Georgedrake Z (talk).

... That is... *ahem* a very good question.

A wizard did it! --Blitzwing 16:32, 31 July 2008 (EDT)

Obviously that cucumber from Vegitales is behind it. Stumpers! 19:25, 31 July 2008 (EDT)

So, Blitzwing, ur sayin th@ it's basically Kamek doing the batting for it??? All the lazy Goomba has to do is run to the posts around the field on its stumpy feet then! But then i guess the running is hard work because the thing has not legs. & wh@ the hel is Vegitales? Its not even on Wikipedia!!!

Oh yeah...duz that mean th@ sum Magikoopa scrolls thru Goombella's book 4 her in PM2 1000 Yr Door? User: Georegdrake Z

Wait a minute, what if Kamek wasn't anywhere on the field or the stands, but Goomba was playing? It could be a ghost... and it couldn't be the Boos. --Palkia47 12:05, 1 August 2008 (EDT)

Spelling error, sir. I meant, "Vegetales," a TV show in which sentient vegetables re-enact Bible stories... I'm not kidding. Anyway, they have no arms so they make things float like Goomba. Regardless, let's move this discussion to the forum, yes? Stumpers! 12:35, 1 August 2008 (EDT)

Right...anyway, I wanna talk about Magikoopa/Goomba baseball teams! Go the super combination! Oh, a thought...imagine if a Goomba was in M& S @ the Olympic Games. Thinking of a Goomba doing Archery and Fencing makes my head hurt. And Goomba Gymnastics...hahahahaha! User: Georgedrake Z

It's likely telekinesis. As from different media, Veggietales included, animated characters are able to move things as if they had arms. A magikoopa or ghost could not maneuver an item to act with a goomba and fake it. E.g. Super Sluggers. Goomba runs up to the plate, jumps and downward swings his bat as if it were an ax. No way a separate entity could make it look like the Goomba was doing it. That'd be some weird ventriloquist stuff.

More unusually, how does a paper Shy Guy hold an item while running without holding it? Its arms are by its side, and it walks around with an item on its head. Either the best balance of a game character ever, a sticky robe, or more telekinesis. Though, really, why analyze any part of this? Walking, jumping, rolling, living mushrooms that sing like woodwind instruments... and you wonder how the hold things. Honestly. GG445 "...?" 17:13, 6 January 2013 (EST)

Goomba vs. Goomba

In "Goomba vs. Goomba", it says Goomboss returned. But wasn't that the first game he appeared in? And if Goombas are so vulnerable, could Mario rip them in half? I mean, they are paper. Plus, hearing "RRRRIPPP" might even be more satisfying than the usual "Brdonk!" sound effect. (How does Goomba put on his spikey hat???)
The preceding unsigned comment was added by Big-bang (talk).

Kamek does it for him. Or maybe Goomba used the Force like any 'armless Jedi (geddit??? 'Armless?) - Georgedrake Z

Enough about Kamek! He probably has a billion impaired minions at his house according to you guys!!! Big-bang 16:26, 11 November 2008 (EST)

To answer your questions, Goomboss's first appearance was in Paper Mario. He later appeared in Super Mario 64 DS, and many fans have speculated that the events of that game, overwriting the original Super Mario 64, means that Goomboss's first chronological appearance was Super Mario 64 DS. However, this is speculation and doesn't have a place in our articles, but rather on our forums (you should get an account if you're interested in theories and such, by the way). What the article should say is that he first appeared in Paper Mario and later in Super Mario 64 DS. For our purposes here we don't need to get into the nitty gritty details about whether or not Super Mario 64 DS did happen in place of SM64. As for the second question, Mario could not rip enemies in half in Paper Mario. The "paper" motif was simply an art style. However, in later installments of the Paper Mario series, the "paper" concept was used in interesting ways (turning sideways, etc.). Stumpers! 19:30, 11 November 2008 (EST)

Quote

I don't think the current quote really reflects Goombas' personality... anybody know any better quotes? Big-bang 18:40, 17 August 2008 (EDT)

If Goombas talked in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, I'd suggest using a quote from there (it's worked for Peach and Bowser so far... maybe it'll work for Goomba). I could also see using the Paper Mario tattles. Stumpers! 19:32, 11 November 2008 (EST)

“The Goombas have lost...Again?! Is this our destiny?! To be trampled by oppressive feet for all eternity? No, we will definitely triumph next time! The Goombas' fate is not defeat, but perseverance!”

—Goomboss, Super Mario 64 DS

This used to be the main quote (credit to Blitzwing for finding it). Would anyone object to making it the main quote again? It describes Goombas a lot better than the current quote does. --KPH2293 12:16, 17 April 2009 (EDT)

Life-Span

I first heard the idea that Goombas had a shorter life-span than a human from a fanfiction by legendary Mario fanfiction authoress Chicken Miasma. At first, I disagreed due to lack of evidence, though the concept of a sentient race with a shorter life-span than a human (as opposed to longer, as is commonly seen in fantasy and sci-fi) was a concept I had dabbled in in a few of my original stories, and was thus familiar with.

However, just a few days ago I picked up my old Paper Mario N64 cartridge. Luckily, both cartridge, console, and controller were functional due to care of storage and usage.

Naturally, I was doing old Koopa Koot's Errands between chapters. And as is characteristic of old Koopa Koot, he is full of colorful saying. I payed them no mind at first, but one caught my notice...

I had reached the part of the game after Chapter 4, and I got around to doing that round of errands for Koopa Koot. Took care of the noisy Bob-ombs? Check. Got the old photo from the Boos (and was surprised it wasn't in black and white)? Check. But then I came upon the reqest for some Koopasta. Koopa Koot opened with saying: "I really haven't had a tasty meal in a Goomba's age."

Notice the saying. It is an obvious play on the old yet colorful phrase "I haven't done so-and-so in a dog's age". It is used to signify what feels like a very long time without mentioning exact time. Naturally, this saying is named so because dogs have a much shorter life-span than Humans.

So this got me wondering... If "Goomba" is used in place of "dog" in this phrase, does this mean that Goombas have a much shorter life-span than Humans? Or, possibly, shorter than a Koopa Troopa's life-span?

I doubt that a Goomba only lives about fourteen years like a domestic canine, but it is possibly short enough to be significant in comparison to other Mushroom World races.

Thoughts? Theories?

--Cyberweasel89 13:29, 11 January 2010 (EST)

It's an interesting observation you have there. It could just be a play on words, but on the same time it could mean that a Goomba has a shorter lifespan. Hello, I'm Time Turner.

Well, maybe it is a reference to the fact that most Goombas are killed by someone very quickly, so their average lifespan has functionally been reduced by the Mario Brothers. 4DJONG (talk)

flying goombas?

there is actually flying goombas theres proof in one level in new super mario bros ds there are about 5 goombas with wings bouncing like a paratroopa.
The preceding unsigned comment was added by Goombamaster33 (talk).

We know that. Hello, I'm Time Turner.

They're named Paragoombas and sufficiently covered in that article.--vellidragon 10:19, 11 March 2010 (EST)

Split Pumpkinhead Goomba/Jack O' Goomba from the Goomba Page

Split into Jack O' Goomba 11-0

Currently, the Pumpkinhead Goomba, or known in SMG2, Jack O' Goomba, is merged into the Goomba page, because having unofficial name (creature was then known as just Pumpkin Head) and just be the same as a Goomba with head armor, which could be worn off with just a hit. I say that we should split it (again). Several reason are here to split it:

• We now have an official name for the creature ("Jack O' Goomba"). Two, if you count "Pumpkinhead Goomba" official.
• Eventually, these Goomba sub-species could spit blue fire, while normal Goombas don't.
• The Pumpkinhead Goomba also made appearance in more than one game (a sequel, though).
• Compare Pumpkinhead Goombas with Paragoombas:
  • Both have a new ability (Paragoombas could fly. In their debut, they could release Micro-Goombas, while, as a Goomba, not)
  • Both have an official name.
  • Both become the same creature when hit. And have we merged Paragoomba to Goomba? No.

That's why I want to split Pumpkinhead Goomba/Jack O' Goomba. Only problem is which name we should use. But, who's with me?

Proposer: Arend (talk)
Deadline: July 24 2010, 03:09

Support

1. Arend (talk) - Per myself
2. KS3 (talk) If Jack-o-goomba is official, then name it Jack-o-goomba. Other then that, Per proposal.
3. Baby Mario Bloops (talk) - It is Jack O' Goomba! I have the guide, and they have appeared in both SMG and SMG2. We have other articles that only have SMG and SMG2 games, such as Sentry Beam, Octogoomba, Mandibug, and many more. Also, Midbus and Blizzard Midbus are split, even though they only appear in one game. Of course it diserves an own article.
4. FourPaperHeroes (talk) - Per User:Arend
5. Commander Code-8 (talk) Normal Goombas don't have pumpkinheads and make fire. Make a split.
6. Mr bones (talk) - Per all
7. Walkazo (talk) - Per all.
8. Tomz123 (talk)- I agree, Jack o` goombas are a sub-species.
9. Supermariofan14 (talk) - I agree. We should change it to Jack-o-Goomba.
10. Superboo922 (talk) - Supporing Jack-o-Goomba. I was shocked when I joined the wiki and found out that Jack-o-Goombas didn't already have a page!
11. Fuzzipede27 (talk) - Per all.

Comments

Tomz123: Those in NSMB for the DS aren't Pumpkinhead Goombas, but Splunkins. Those also act very different than those, and neither look like each other. If you want that bar (that vertical line), look for a button left from the Enter button (it contains a | and a \, or a ¦ and a \). Hold Shift and press that button. Arend (talk)

Tomz123 (talk) Thank you really much!!!

Little Goomba?

I was reading the first page and I noticed that that they were sometimes called Little Goomba. When and where were they called that? Master Koopakid

At least in the SMB manual, the name "Little Goomba" was used. So "Little Goomba" is the original English name. --Grandy02 18:15, 23 August 2010 (UTC)

Super Mario Bros. Manual

I was reading this article, and noticed something. I am not sure if this is still cannon, as it is a little silly considering that Goombas now live as a separate, happy, race. But in the Super Mario Bros. manual does it not mention that Goombas are Toads that turned to Bowser's side and where transformed by a wizard or something. Have not read it in a long time, but that is how I remember it. Again, considering the stuff we see in Paper Mario etc, it is doubtful this is till cannon. --THE GMoD 14:13, 4 April 2011 (EDT)

Another comic

Don't Goombas appear in 'The super Mario-kun'? I've read a few pages ( translated obviously ) and Goombas have made appearances.
The preceding unsigned comment was added by Supergoomba (talk).

Yes they have. This wiki is in serious need of Super Mario-Kun information, so it is nice to see someone reading it. Jazama 19:00, 18 November 2011 (EST

Great, I'll hop to it then!
The preceding unsigned comment was added by Supergoomba (talk).

Goombas also Allies?

Oh, peeps who saw goombas also being allies? i mean, its true. Goombario, Goombella, Whoes with me? ~~** DaisyPeachForever~~** " Daysy! Peach! Forever!"

Not sure about FA

I'm new here, but I just saw your FA review guide, and one of the main rules are to have reliable sources. Based on this article, I can see that there are only 3 sources, which couldn't be fitted in with many statements in the article. I'm asking for another FA review, just to be sure of whether or not the information stated is reliable. 987li 08:44, 13 April 2012 (EDT)

• By so, then make a nomination for unfeaturing. --NewSMBU (talk) 08:56, 13 April 2012 (EDT)

Quote

OK, I changed the quote to the TTYD quote b/c it makes more of a reference to their status as "underlings", but UltraMario reverted my edit. Should we use the SM64DS one or the PMTTYD one? YoshiCookie (talk) 10:15, 10 December 2015 (EST)

Possible conflict

"Despite looking like Mushrooms, Goombas were based off chestnuts. This is most evident with the Goombas seen in Super Mario World." Yet we link to an article where Toshihiko Nakago specifically says they're based off shiitake mushrooms. Is it possible they're just named after chestnuts?