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[[Image:BumptyinStory.PNG|frame|'''Bumpties''' as they appear in ''Yoshi's Story''.]]
[[Image:BumptyinStory.PNG|frame|'''Bumpties''' as they appear in ''Yoshi's Story''.]]
'''Bumpty''' are a race of [[Penguin|penguin]]-like creatures that first appeared in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. Bumpties were usually found in icy areas simply wandering around. [[Yoshi]] could swallow Bumpties, but not eat them, and if he ran into one he would be bumped backwards, hence the name.
'''Bumpty''' are a race of [[penguin]]-like creatures that first appeared in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. They are usually found in icy regions. Most Bumpties are blue, however pink and green individuals were shown in ''[[Paper Mario]]''.


They reappeared in [[Kappa Mountain|Stage 3-4: Frustration]] in ''Yoshi's Story''. They would still repel Yoshi if he ran into them, but they could be eaten.  
==History==
===''Yoshi'' series===
====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''====
Bumpties were usually found wandering around in icy areas of [[Yoshi's Island (place)|Yoshi's Island]] in their debut game, ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. [[Yoshi]] could swallow Bumpties, but not eat them, and if he ran into one he would be bumped backwards, hence the name.


====''Yoshi's Story'''====
Bumpties reappeared in [[Kappa Mountain|Stage 3-4: Frustration]] in ''[[Yoshi's Story]]''.  They would still repel Yoshi if he ran into them, but they could be eaten.
====''Yoshi's Island DS''====
They also appear in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'' in [[Baby Bowser]]'s levels. Here they can be defeated simply by blasting them with one of Baby Bowser's fireballs.
===''Tetris Attack''===
A certain Bumpty appeared in ''[[Tetris Attack]]'', allied with [[Dr. Freezegood]]. In here he was depicted as Yoshi's friend, but enchanted by Bowser and his minions to work for him. Yoshi and Bumpty became friends again after freeing him and Dr. Freezegood from the spell. He also notes in the game, that others say that he's cute, but he really doesn't like it, and would like to be said as cool.
A certain Bumpty appeared in ''[[Tetris Attack]]'', allied with [[Dr. Freezegood]]. In here he was depicted as Yoshi's friend, but enchanted by Bowser and his minions to work for him. Yoshi and Bumpty became friends again after freeing him and Dr. Freezegood from the spell. He also notes in the game, that others say that he's cute, but he really doesn't like it, and would like to be said as cool.


===''[[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]]===
====''Paper Mario''====
Bumpties returned in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. In this game, [[Mario]] travels to a city of Bumpties called [[Shiver City]]. He also meets a famous writer named [[Herringway]] who is a Bumpty. In this game all the Bumpties are allies, not enemies.
Bumpties returned in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. In this game, [[Mario]] travels to a city of Bumpties called [[Shiver City]]. He also meets a famous writer named [[Herringway]] who is a Bumpty. In this game all the Bumpties are allies, not enemies.


[[image:Bumpties.PNG|frame|left|Some '''Bumpties''' can fly.]]
====''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''====
[[Image:Bumpties.PNG|frame|left|Some '''Bumpties''' can fly.]]
Bumpties also made a small appearance in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' where they live in [[Poshley Heights]], a town of the rich and famous. Mario also meets an incompetent detective Bumpty named [[Pennington]].
Bumpties also made a small appearance in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]'' where they live in [[Poshley Heights]], a town of the rich and famous. Mario also meets an incompetent detective Bumpty named [[Pennington]].


They also appear in ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'' in [[Baby Bowser]]'s levels. Here they can be defeated simply by blasting them with one of Baby Bowser's fireballs.
===''Super Mario Advance 4''===
Bumpty is also in ''Super Mario Advance 4'', only appearing in the Japan-Only Level 17: Frappé Snowland, the sprites are exactly the same as ''Yoshi's Island''.


It seems Bumpties can come in a few different colors, as in ''[[Paper Mario]]'': a [[Penguin Patrol]] Bumpty was green and the [[Mayor Penguin|Mayor of Shiver City's]] wife was pink.
==Notable Bumpties==
*[[Herringway]]
*[[Mayor Penguin]]
*[[Penguin Patrol]]
*[[Pennington]]


Bumpty is also in Super Mario Advance 4, only appearing in the Japan-Only Level 17: Frappé Snowland, the sprites are exactly the same as Yoshi's Island.
==Notable Settlements==
 
*[[Yoshi's Island]]
Other than the fact that they are all birds, Bumpties may have a relationship with two other avians that live in alpine climates:  [[Goonie|Goonies]] and (most likely) [[Raven|Ravens]].  Bumpties and Ravens share a common appearance.
*[[Shiver City]] (Bumpty Capital)
 
*[[Poshley Heights]]
== Notable Bumpties ==
* [[Herringway]]
* [[Mayor Penguin]]
* [[Penguin Patrol]]
* [[Pennington]]
 
== Notable Settlements ==
 
* [[Yoshi's Island]]
* [[Shiver City]] (Bumpty Capital)
* [[Poshley Heights]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The name ''Bumpty'' is a corruption of ''bumpy'', referring to its bouncy, rubbery feathers.
*The name ''Bumpty'' is a corruption of ''bumpy'', referring to its bouncy, rubbery feathers.
*Oddly, the official wallpaper of [[Kappa Mountain|World 5]] from ''Yoshi's Island'' released by Nintendo features the official artwork of a [[Raven]], but recolored to resemble a Bumpty.
*Oddly, the official wallpaper of [[Kappa Mountain|World 5]] from ''Yoshi's Island'' released by Nintendo features the official artwork of a [[Raven]], but recolored to resemble a Bumpty.
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Revision as of 23:59, October 23, 2009

File:BumptyinStory.PNG
Bumpties as they appear in Yoshi's Story.

Bumpty are a race of penguin-like creatures that first appeared in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. They are usually found in icy regions. Most Bumpties are blue, however pink and green individuals were shown in Paper Mario.

History

Yoshi series

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

Bumpties were usually found wandering around in icy areas of Yoshi's Island in their debut game, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Yoshi could swallow Bumpties, but not eat them, and if he ran into one he would be bumped backwards, hence the name.

Yoshi's Story'

Bumpties reappeared in Stage 3-4: Frustration in Yoshi's Story. They would still repel Yoshi if he ran into them, but they could be eaten.

Yoshi's Island DS

They also appear in Yoshi's Island DS in Baby Bowser's levels. Here they can be defeated simply by blasting them with one of Baby Bowser's fireballs.

Tetris Attack

A certain Bumpty appeared in Tetris Attack, allied with Dr. Freezegood. In here he was depicted as Yoshi's friend, but enchanted by Bowser and his minions to work for him. Yoshi and Bumpty became friends again after freeing him and Dr. Freezegood from the spell. He also notes in the game, that others say that he's cute, but he really doesn't like it, and would like to be said as cool.

Paper Mario series

Paper Mario

Bumpties returned in Paper Mario. In this game, Mario travels to a city of Bumpties called Shiver City. He also meets a famous writer named Herringway who is a Bumpty. In this game all the Bumpties are allies, not enemies.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

File:Bumpties.PNG
Some Bumpties can fly.

Bumpties also made a small appearance in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door where they live in Poshley Heights, a town of the rich and famous. Mario also meets an incompetent detective Bumpty named Pennington.

Super Mario Advance 4

Bumpty is also in Super Mario Advance 4, only appearing in the Japan-Only Level 17: Frappé Snowland, the sprites are exactly the same as Yoshi's Island.

Notable Bumpties

Notable Settlements

Trivia

  • The name Bumpty is a corruption of bumpy, referring to its bouncy, rubbery feathers.
  • Oddly, the official wallpaper of World 5 from Yoshi's Island released by Nintendo features the official artwork of a Raven, but recolored to resemble a Bumpty.


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