Paper Macho Soldier
- “These macho papery things must be the source of the holes we've been seeing everywhere. Ugh!”
- —Olivia, Paper Mario: The Origami King
A Paper Macho Soldier, or Paper Macho, is a type of enemy appearing in Paper Mario: The Origami King. They are giant Papier-Mâché versions of various Mario enemies and Not-Bottomless Holes are usually created by them, specifically the Paper Macho Goombas. Their name is a portmanteau of "papier-mâché" and "macho". Unlike the usual Folded Soldiers, Paper Macho Soldiers are battled while remaining in the overworld. Paper Macho Gooper Blooper, Mega Paper Macho Pokey, and Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle serve as major bosses.
To defeat Paper Macho Soldiers, Mario must hammer their weak spot marked with King Olly's insignia. If there are no weak spots remaining, a flag with a sad face will appear above it and hammering it anywhere a few more times will defeat it, and the Paper Macho Soldier will explode into confetti. Most Paper Macho Soldiers attack by charging at Mario.
Scuffle Island is an arena where Mario must battle seven Paper Macho Soldiers in a row. These include the Paper Macho Goomba, Paper Macho Shy Guy, Paper Macho Koopa Troopa, Paper Macho Boo, Paper Macho Paratroopa, Paper Macho Stone Spike, and Paper Macho Buzzy Beetle.
List of Paper Macho Soldiers
| Image | Name | Collectible Treasure description | Location(s) |
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Paper Macho Bob-omb | N/A | Hotfoot Crater |
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Paper Macho Boo | "These oversized spirits are as skittish as their smaller counterparts, but turn your back and they'll come flying!" | Scorching Sandpaper East Scuffle Island (round 4) |
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Paper Macho Buzzy Beetle | "The personal pet of Scissors, stripped of its paper armor and Kamek's magic. It's still pretty dangerous!" | Scuffle Island (round 7) |
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Paper Mistake Buzzy Beetle | "This horrific creation was made from the faces of Bowser's minions. And each face still speaks, so it's really chatty." | Bowser's Castle |
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Paper Macho Chain Chomp | "This wild animal is off the chain! Once it sets its big, round eyes on something, it'll chase it forever. So...start running!" | Spring of Jungle Mist |
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Paper Macho Goomba | "While not strictly origami, these monsters are employed by King Olly to fold, tear, and crumple the world." | Toad Town Overlook Mountain Autumn Mountain Big Sho' Theater Scuffle Island (round 1) Hotfoot Crater |
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Paper Macho Goomba Outlaw | N/A | Big Sho' Theater |
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Paper Macho Gooper Blooper | "A Paper Macho Soldier that attacked the Princess Peach cruise ship and sent Bob-omb flying overboard. What a jerk!" | The Princess Peach |
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Paper Macho Koopa Paratroopa | "A Paper Macho Soldier that's able to flap through the air. When it tries to dive-bomb you, that's your chance!" | Scorching Sandpaper Desert Scorching Sandpaper East Scuffle Island (round 5) |
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Paper Macho Koopa Troopa | "This Paper Macho Koopa Troopa fell asleep at Shogun Studios. Only a loud, echoing noise will wake it back up." | Shogun Studios Big Sho' Theater Scuffle Island (round 3) Origami Castle |
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Paper Macho Lava Bubble | N/A | Hotfoot Crater |
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Paper Macho Mummy Goomba | "A Paper Macho Goomba that looks like a mummy but is actually just cold. It's cold inside ancient temples!" | Temple of Shrooms |
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Paper Macho Piranha Plant | "It lurks in the grass, waiting to snap up anyone who comes too close. If you get bitten, thrash around to escape!" | Spring of Jungle Mist |
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Mega Paper Macho Pokey | "The largest and clumsiest Paper Macho enemy in the world. It falls and rolls around without any regard for safety" | Scorching Sandpaper Desert |
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Paper Macho Shy Guy | "Another of King Olly's massive papier-mâché enforcers. More interested in playing soccer than socking players." | Overlook Mountain Big Sho' Theater Fire Vellumental Cave Scuffle Island (round 2) |
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Paper Macho Snifit Outlaw | "This Snifit Paper Macho Soldier rules a motley band of outlaws onstage and makes that cowboy hat look great." | Big Sho' Theater |
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Paper Macho Spike Outlaw | N/A | Big Sho' Theater |
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Paper Macho Stone Spike | "A Paper Macho Soldier who rolls an unlimited supply of heavy stones. Get close and bop its belly between tosses." | ? Island Scuffle Island (round 6) |
Gallery
A Paper Macho Goomba eating a house
Paper Macho Shy Guy ballet
smaller Paper Macho Shy Guys with oil buckets
See also
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | ハリボテ兵[?] Haribote-hei |
Papier-mâché Soldier | |
| Chinese (simplified) | 纸糊兵[?] Zhǐhú Bīng |
Paste Paper Soldier | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 紙糊兵[?] Zhǐhú Bīng |
Paste Paper Soldier | |
| Dutch | Papier-maché soldaat[?] | Papier-mâché soldier | |
| French | Guerrier mâcho[?] | Paper Macho Soldier | |
| Italian | Soldato cartapestifero[?] | "Soldato" (soldier) + portmanteau of "cartapesta" (papier-mâché) and "pestifero" (bratty) | |
| Korean | 종이거인[?] Jong'i Geo-in |
Paper Giant | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Secuaces de papel maché[?] | Paper macho minions |
