Lucky Bell
- Not to be confused with Lucy Belle.
| Lucky Bell | |
|---|---|
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| First appearance | Super Mario 3D World (2013) |
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, cameo) (2022) |
| Effect | Lets Cat Mario turn into Lucky Cat Mario |
The Lucky Bell,[1] also called the Lucky Cat power-up,[2] is an item introduced in Super Mario 3D World. It resembles a bronze jingle bell, or possibly a konguro'o, with eyes. It turns Mario into his Cat form with a red collar with a bronze bell resembling the power-up added to it; this version of the form lets him transform into Lucky Cat Mario, very akin to the Tanooki Suit's Statue form, except it gives him coins while falling, with more being given the higher he falls, and makes him invincible; however, it does not protect him against lava, poison, Charvaarghs, or being crushed. It is considered an upgrade of the Super Bell, as later in the game, it replaces the Super Bell in the remixed courses. The Lucky Bell starts appearing in the Bonus World, World Mushroom in the level World Mushroom-2, Spiky Mount Beanpole. The Lucky Bell is the only power-up item to not have a corresponding Stamp. It serves as the counterpart of the Statue Leaf from Super Mario 3D Land.
Lucky Bells also appear in the Bowser's Fury mode of the enhanced port. Up to five Lucky Bells can be stored within the inventory, like the other power-up items. Lucky Bells are uncommon, though if Mario hits a Koopa Shell with fireballs, boomerangs, or tail whips eight times before it lands, the shell will break open to reveal a Lucky Bell.
A Lucky Bell appears in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass as the emblem of the Lucky Cat Cup.[3]
See also
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | マネキネコベル[4] Maneki-neko Beru |
Maneki-Neko Bell | |
| Dutch | Geluksbel[?] | Luck Bell | |
| French | Clochette de chance[?] | Bell of Luck | |
| German | Glücksglocke[?] | Lucky Bell | |
| Italian | Campanella manekineko[?] | Maneki-neko Bell | |
| Portuguese | Guizo da Sorte[5] | Lucky Bell | |
| Russian | Колокольчик счастья[6] Kolokol'chik schast'ya |
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| Spanish (NOA) | Campana de la Suerte[?] | Lucky Bell | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Cascabel Fortuna[?] | Luck Bell |
References
- ^ NintenDaan (April 26, 2015). The Cat Mario Show #12 (05:04). YouTube (American English). Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Super Mario 3D World Walkthrough - World 10: World Mushroom. Prima Games (American English). Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Nintendo of America (February 9, 2022). Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass DLC – Nintendo Switch. YouTube (American English). Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ ニャニャニャ! ネコマリオタイム 第9回 (04:59). YouTube (Japanese). Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Nintendo Portugal (July 9, 2015). O Programa do Mario Gato - Episódio 12 (2:32). YouTube. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ В гостях у Марио-кота — Серия 12 (2:32). YouTube. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
