Lil Sparky
Lil Sparky | |||
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A Lil Sparky from the Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten | |||
First appearance | Super Mario World (1990) | ||
Latest appearance | Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions (2017) | ||
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Lil Sparkies, also called Sparkies,[1] are little sparks that travel along platforms, first appearing in Super Mario World. They usually behave similarly to Sparks.
History
Super Mario series
Super Mario World
Lil Sparkies first appear in Super Mario World. They quickly move around platforms and can be defeated by Invincible Mario or Caped Mario's Body Press. They are found in #6 Wendy's Castle and Front Door, specifically in rooms with Hotheads.
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
In Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3, Lil Sparkies are found in the World-e levels Swinging Bars of Doom, A Sky-High Adventure, and Puzzling Pipe Maze. Unlike in Super Mario World, they can be defeated by Statue Mario's stomp or by hammers thrown by Hammer Mario.
Paper Mario
In Paper Mario, a Lil Sparky (parsed Li'l Sparky) named Watt was imprisoned in a lantern by the Big Lantern Ghost. After Mario defeats the Big Lantern Ghost, Watt joins Mario's party, making her the first playable Li'l Sparky.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga / Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, Lil Sparkies[citation needed] make a cameo in three pseudo-sidescrolling levels to reach a Presenter. If Mario or Luigi is attacked by them, he will get knocked back to the beginning. They exhibit several different patterns in this game, including bouncing and floating like Amps.
Super Princess Peach
Lil Sparkies (parsed Lil' Sparky) reappear in Super Princess Peach. They behave similarly to how they act in Super Mario World, and are invincible to everything Peach can do. Lil' Sparkies are found in Shriek Mansion and Bowser's Villa. Unlike most other enemies in the game, they do not have a vibe-based counterpart.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Lil Sparkies make their reappearance in Super Mario Bros. Wnder, alongside Hotheads.[2]
Other appearances
A neon sign reading "Sparky" appears in Koopa Square in the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film.
Profiles
Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten
ケセラン
種族 ゴースト族
性格 まじめ
登場ゲーム ワールド
いきなり進まずちょっと待て
クッパ達の砦や城に、いつのまにか住みついたゴースト。壁の表面などにそってグルグルまわっている。ケセランのいる場所を通るときは、ジャンプでやり過ごしてから進もう。[3]
Lil Sparky
Tribe: Ghost clan
Disposition: Serious
Game appearances: World
Don't proceed abruptly; wait for a moment
Ghosts that have somehow taken up residence in Bowser and his friends' fortresses and castles. They are always circling along the surface of the walls and other surfaces. When you pass by Lil Sparky's area, jump to get past them before continuing on.
Gallery
A Lil Sparky in Super Princess Peach
A Lil Sparky in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Japanese | ケセラン[?] Keseran |
Both this and Hothead's Japanese name「パサラン」(Pasaran) are derived from「ケセランパサラン」(Keseran Pasaran), a legendary puff-ball creature in Japanese mythology | |
Chinese | 电火球[4] Diànhuǒqiú |
Electric Fireball | |
German | Kleinschein[?] | Small Shine | |
Italian | Luccico[?] | Masculine form of "luccicare" (to sparkle) |
References
- ^ M. Arakawa. Nintendo Mario Mania Player's Guide. Page 146.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0m_uNaSres
- ^ Shogakukan. 1994.「パーフェクト版 マリオキャラクター大事典」 (Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten), page 78.
- ^ 无敌阿尔宙斯 (August 28, 2013). 神游 超级马力欧世界 敌人官译. Baidu Tieba. Retrieved February 2, 2017.