Folded Soldiers

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The Folded Soldiers are King Olly's origami minions and the main enemies in Paper Mario: The Origami King. They were originally flat paper before they were folded into origami and kept that way using staples from Stapler. Most Folded Soldiers in the game were members of the Koopa Troop prior to being folded. Additionally Princess Peach is turned into one of the Folded Soldiers and, early in the game, drops Mario into a dungeon via a trapdoor in her castle after he answers the three questions she asks him. There are also giant versions of the Folded Soldiers called Paper Macho Soldiers.

After Stapler is defeated, the staples binding the Folded Soldiers are destroyed, allowing them to unfold, however, the minions are not completely confirmed to be restored to their original state until after Olivia finishes the Thousand Cranes technique Olly started to wish that the origami folded by Olly be undone.

Profiles

Paper Mario: The Origami King

• European website bio: "Made up of Bowser's captured goons, these brainwashed baddies act as King Olly's ground troops. While they might not say much, they pack one heck of a wallop!"

Origami Character Gallery

Folded Solider	Chapter	Description
Goomba	Red Streamer, Blue Streamer, Yellow Streamer, Purple Streamer, Green Streamer, Origami Castle	Goombas transformed into origami. All of that folding has added some bulk, but really, they’re just as weak as ever.
Swoop	Red Streamer, Blue Streamer	They love dark ceilings and swooping in on their foes. Low attacks won’t cut it, so don’t even bother with a hammer.
Scardey Rat	Red Streamer, Blue Streamer, Yellow Streamer	They adore dark corners. If they nab your coins in battle, defeat them before your gold is as good as gone.
Shy Guy	Red Streamer, Blue Streamer, Yellow Streamer, Purple Streamer, Green Streamer	Bashful blokes who like to hide behind masks. If you’re lucky, you might even catch one riding a shell!
Koopa Troopa	Red Streamer, Blue Streamer, Purple Streamer, Green Streamer, Origami Castle	Even though they’ve been transformed into origami, these versatile villains can still transform into a shell as well.
Cheep Cheep	Red Streamer, Blue Streamer, Purple Streamer	Though at home in the sea, they’re not shy about jumping out and attack passersby. You’ve been warned!
Spiny	Red Streamer, Blue Streamer, Yellow Streamer, Purple Streamer, Green Streamer	Don’t underestimate their spiky backs. Without some strong boots or a hammer, you’re in for a world of hurt.
Paragoomba	Red Streamer, Blue Streamer, Purple Streamer	Paragoombas transformed into origami. They’re pretty smug about their wings, but one stomp and they’ll fall right off.
Thwomp	Red Streamer	They’re rough, tough, big, and bulky. That said, they’re weak to star power, so slam ‘em whole you’re sparkly!
Galoomba	Blue Streamer	They make their homes near chestnut trees. A good stomping will make them topple over, so have at it.
Sidestepper (red)	Blue Streamer, Purple Streamer	They like to slide side to side. It’s pretty snide. Their pincers are sharp as Scissors, so stomp at your own risk.
Sidestepper (blue)	Blue Streamer, Purple Streamer	Blue Sidesteppers are rare. Is that why they value rarities themselves? Either way, keep an eye on your goods.
Ninji (regular)	Blue Streamer	If they spot a hammer coming, they’ll use their Ninji Vanish ability to turn things around. Stomp ‘em instead!
Snifit	Blue Streamer, Purple Streamer, Green Streamer	They’re ready and raring to shoot some trouble your way, and they’re not shy about calling for backup in battle.
Mechakoopa	Blue Streamer, Yellow Streamer, Purple Streamer, Green Streamer	Known for getting dragged into battles. Besting one will earn lots of coins, so make defeating them a priority.
Dry Bones	Yellow Streamer	They’ll collapse into a bone heap upon defeat, but not for long. Even the Boot Car can’t keep them down.
Black Shy Guy	Yellow Streamer	Mysterious Shy Guys shrouded in darkness. They like to throw turnip-shaped things, so watch out for that.
Koopa Paratroopa	Yellow Streamer, Purple Streamer, Green Streamer	Flying origami Koopa Troopas. Swoop in from above and stomp away their wings to secure the win.
Buzzy Beetle	Yellow Streamer, Purple Streamer, Green Streamer	Buzzy Beetles, transformed into origami. As per usual, fireballs have no effect on them. Must be some high-quality paper!
Boo	Yellow Streamer	One glance at Mario’s twinkling blues make them freeze. They vanish in battle, so don’t lose track of them.
Scuttlebug	Yellow Streamer, Purple Streamer	Even as origami, a Scuttlebug’s range is quite wide. They’re hard to avoid, so stay on your guard.
Pokey	Yellow Streamer	They wait in the sand to attack all who approach. They probably just need a hug, but... it’s not advisable.
Crowber	Yellow Streamer, Purple Streamer	They fly around in circles, ever in wait to dive-bomb Mario in sight, as though they have nothing better to do.
Bone Goomba	Yellow Streamer, Purple Streamer	Goomba wearing tough skulls on their heads. Even in origami form, that’s still pretty intimidating.
Hammer Bro	Yellow Streamer, Purple Streamer, Green Streamer, Origami Castle	They throw hammers at people, which is remarkably rude. And won’t someone think of the hammers?!
Fire Bro	Yellow Streamer, Purple Streamer, Green Streamer, Origami Castle	No one likes being surrounded by flame-throwing bullies, so do your best to avoid these bros.
Shoe Goomba	Yellow Streamer	You can’t stomp them when they’re safe in a shoe, but a defeated one will drop boots, so get shoe collecting.
Fly Guy	Purple Streamer	They use tiny propellers to fly around the Sea Tower in the Great Sea. Don’t let them fly circles around you too!
Nipper Plant	Purple Streamer, Green Streamer	They look like adorable origami flowers, but don’t be fooled. If left to their own devices, they’ll spit fire at you.
Blooper	Purple Streamer	They live in the Great Sea. They prefer the water but will occasionally cause mischief on dry land.
Boomerang Bro	Purple Streamer, Origami Castle	Boomerang enthusiasts. Just when you think you’ve dodge a ‘rang. BOOM! Right in the back of the head.
Ice Bro	Purple Streamer, Origami Castle	The ice they throw is pretty. Pretty cold. And pretty painful. It’s pretty much a bad idea to go near them.
Spike	Purple Streamer, Green Steamer	They spit up spiked balls on the regular. How unsettling! Those spikes smart, so don’t stomp them by mistake.
Snow Spike	Purple Streamer, Green Streamer	Mighty Spikes who thrive in the cold. Unless you use your hammer wisely, their snowballs will smash you flat.
Stone Spike	Purple Streamer, Green Streamer	You can’t break a Blue Stone Spike’s rocks with a hammer, so just do your best to avoid them altogether.
Spike Top	Purple Streamer, Green Streamer	Notable for their large spike. They’re not fun to step on, so do yourself a favor and pull out the ol’ hammer.
Sledge Bro	Purple Streamer, Origami Castle	Very large and very strong Sledge Bros. Guarding is highly recommended, assuming you don’t like throbbing pain.
Ninji (jungle)	Green Steamer	Ninjis who like to lurk in tall grass. If you hit one with a hammer, expect an angry counterattack.
Jumping Piranha Plant	Green Streamer	They look like teeny Piranha Plants with leafy little feet. Though adorable, their fire is still fire, so stay alert.
Rocky Wrench	Green Streamer	They live underground and pop up only to throw spinner wrenches at folks... especially folks named Mario.
Stingby	Green Streamer	They hide in tall grass, only to fly out all abuzz like it’s some kind of sting operation.
Chargin' Chuck	Green Streamer	Always energetic and ready to roll, these hot-spring aficionados favor team tackles.
Piranha Plant	Green Streamer	They look like they’re stuck in the ground, harmless and immobile. Looks can be deceiving...
Ptooie	Green Streamer	Word to the wise: those spiky balls they keep aloft by breath alone hurt a fair bit if they fall on you.
Fuzzy	Green Streamer	They move along walls fast. They won’t fight you, but touching one will cause damage, so maybe don’t do that?
Sumo Bro	Green Streamer, Origami Castle	Shoots out lightning with a sumo stomp. You’ll have to defeat these foes to recover any panels they steal in battle.
Boss Sumo Bro	Green Streamer	This bad boy is blocking the entrance to Bowser’s Castle. Better bring your sturdiest boots to this lightning fight!
Princess Peach	Special	Princess Peach transformed into origami. She’s as lovely as ever, but it’s still a bit unsettling.

Gallery

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  Group artwork

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  Several Folded Soldiers

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  Several characters in Paper Mario: The Origami King lineup

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  Princess Peach with King Olly disguised as a Shy Guy

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  A picture showing a wide variety of Folded Soldiers among main characters

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  Promotional wallpaper from Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s LINE account

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  Promotional artwork for merchandise featuring Paper Mario: The Origami King from Nintendo TOKYO

See also

• Legion of Stationery

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	オリガミ兵 Origami Hei	Origami Soldiers
Chinese (simplified)	折纸兵[?] Zhézhǐ Bīng	Origami Soldiers
Chinese (traditional)	摺紙兵 Zhézhǐ Bīng	Origami Soldiers
Dutch	Gevouwen soldaten[?]	Folded Soldiers
German	Faltschergen[?]	Fold Minions
Italian	Soldati Origami[?]	Origami Soldiers
Russian	Оригами-солдаты Origami-soldaty	Origami Soldiers
Spanish (NOA)	Soldados plegados[?]	?