Bob-omb Buddy
| Bob-omb Buddy | |||
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 Artwork of a Bob-omb Buddy from Super Mario Galaxy 2 | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario 64 (1996) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) | ||
| Variant of | Bob-omb | ||
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- “Ready for blast-off! Come on, hop in the cannon!”
- —Bob-omb Buddy, Super Mario 64
The Bob-omb Buddies (sometimes called Red Bob-ombs or Pink Bob-ombs[1]) are recurring allies to Mario of the Bob-omb species, introduced in Super Mario 64. They can be differentiated from the foes by their distinct pink or red color, their silver-colored caps on their tops, instead of the usual fuse, and a silver wind-up key, signifying their pacifist and peaceful nature.
History
Super Mario series
Super Mario 64
In Super Mario 64, the Bob-omb Buddies help Mario by opening cannons for him, and they are shown to have a longstanding rivalry with the evil Bob-ombs, as this was the first time both groups were at war.
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Bob-omb Battlefield ×2, at the starting point |
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Whomp's Fortress, at the edge of the shallow pool |
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Jolly Roger Bay, on the platforms to the right |
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Cool, Cool Mountain, on a platform near the lift |
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Shifting Sand Land, in the far corner near the oasis |
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Snowman's Land, inside the igloo |
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Wet-Dry World, on the orange platform at the top* |
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Tall, Tall Mountain, under a cliff |
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Tiny-Huge Island, at the edge of a Bubba pool (only in the small area) |
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Rainbow Ride, at the top of the maze |
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Wing Mario Over the Rainbow, on the large pink platform |
*This Bob-omb Buddy was relocated in the DS version, close to the highest Crystal Tap. Instead, the Star Sphere of this course is now located on this platform.
Super Mario 64 DS
Bob-omb Buddies reappear in Super Mario 64 DS, serving the same role that they had in the original game. However, additional Bob-omb Buddies have been placed in the courses that can either help Mario and his allies by giving the locations of the eight Red Coins in whatever level they are in, or detect the three caps that the player can use to transform into other players. Bob-omb Buddies have updated designs in this game. They wear shoes, unlike the Bob-omb Buddies in Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Galaxy 2. They also have little fuses that are hard to see on their caps. In addition, Bob-omb Buddies appear in several minigames in this game.
New Super Mario Bros.
In New Super Mario Bros., Bob-omb Buddies appear in a number of minigames, including Sort or 'Splode and Danger, Bob-omb! Danger!, some of which were carried over from Super Mario 64 DS. They are also known in this game as red Bob-ombs.
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Bob-omb Buddies reappear in Super Mario Galaxy 2. Their only appearance in a galaxy is in the Throwback Galaxy, where they give Mario information. In the first mission, Return of The Whomp King, they ask Mario to defeat the Whomp King for them. Later on in the second and third missions, Silver Stars in the Whomp Fortress and Whomp Silver Star Speed Run, respectively, one Bob-omb Buddy hides five Silver Stars around the fortress, and Mario has to go find them. One of the Bob-omb Buddies mentions that Mario looks familiar, referencing Super Mario 64 and its remake. This happens even with Luigi.
One Bob-omb Buddy makes an additional appearance on Starship Mario, standing on a stump after Mario completes the first mission in the Throwback Galaxy. He asks if Mario has ever been to a Secret World, which is later revealed to be World S.
Mario Tennis
Several Bob-omb Buddies can be found along the ends of certain courts in the Nintendo 64 version of Mario Tennis, along with the standard Bob-ombs, and will explode if a tennis ball goes through them.
A Bob-omb Buddy appears in the Game Boy Color version of Mario Tennis. It can be seen inside the castle in Mario World during the story mode of the Mario Tour. It stands at the entrance to Peach's Castle, telling the player which way to go to return to the world below.
Mario Party series
Mario Party
Bob-omb Buddies (known in-game as Red Bob-ombs) appear in the Wario's Battle Canyon board in Mario Party. Like Black Bob-ombs, they blast the player off in a cannon. If the player lands on a Happening Space, they will move the cannons to a different direction. In this game, they are colored red instead of pink.
Mario Party 2
Bob-omb Buddies (known simply as Aliens) appear in Mystery Land in Mario Party 2. In this game, they are extraterrestrials. They warp the player to another location. They are also seen in the end, where one is turned back from a statue to an alien by the Superstar.
Mario Party 3
Bob-omb Buddies appear as background characters in the second course of Dizzy Dinghies in Mario Party 3.
Mario Party Advance
- Main article: Bob-omba
There is a specific Bob-omb Buddy that appears in Mario Party Advance called Bob-omba.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Unspecified magenta-colored Bob-ombs appear in Mario vs. Donkey Kong, but only during the Donkey Kong battles in Mystic Forest, Twilight City, and their respective Plus World variants. They are thrown by Donkey Kong as his means of attack and must be used against him. Like with the regular Bob-ombs, the magenta Bob-ombs start flashing when they see Mario and will explode shortly after. Unlike regular Bob-ombs, the magenta Bob-ombs will not stop moving even when they are about to explode. In the Level 5-DK+ battle, the magenta Bob-ombs can destroy the blocks on the ground, opening up a Spike Trap.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a Bob-omb Buddy makes a cameo appearance on the Starship Mario spirit.
Galleries
Artwork for Wario's Battle Canyon from Mario Party
Artwork from Super Mario Galaxy 2
Artwork from Super Mario Galaxy 2
Model from Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario Adventure Game Picture Book 3: Take down the Bomb King!
Super Mario Adventure Game Picture Book 3: Take down the Bomb King!
Super Mario Adventure Game Picture Book 3: Take down the Bomb King!
Super Mario Adventure Game Picture Book 5: Lost Penguin
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | 赤いボム兵[2] Akai Bomuhei 赤ボムへい あかボムへい Aka Bomuhei |
Red Bob-omb | |
| Chinese (simplified) | 红色炸弹兵[3] Hóngsè Zhàdànbīng |
Red Bob-omb | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 紅炸彈兵[?] Hóng Zhàdànbīng |
Red Bob-omb | |
| French | Bob-omb rose[?] | Pink Bob-omb | |
| German | Rosa Bob-omb[?] | Pink Bob-omb | |
| Italian | Buon-omba[?] | Portmanteau of buono (good) and bomba (bomb) | |
| Korean | 빨간폭탄병[?] Ppalgan-Poktanbyeong |
Red Bomb Soldier | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Bob-omb Rojo[?] | Red Bob-omb |
References
- ^ (June 10, 1998). Course 2 - Star 3: Shoot in the Wild Blue. Nintendo: Super Mario 64 Strategy (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine). Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ Super Mario 64 Japanese instruction booklet, page 18.
- ^ https://www.ique.com/games/11011.htm
| Bob-ombs | |
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| Species and variants | Alarm Bob-omb • Baboom • Black Pit Bob-Omb • Bob-omb • Bob-omb Buddy • Bob-omb Car • Bob-omb Fish • Bob-ulk • Bomb Bud • Bomb Net • Bomb Plant • Bombite • Bulky Bob-omb • Buzz-Bomb • Chuckya • Dark Fawful Bomb • Designbomb • Dreamy Bob-omb • Fly Bomb • Giga Bob-omb • Glad Bob-omb • Glad Parabomb • Goombomb • Kab-omb • King Bomb • Lethal Bob-omb • Lob-omb • Lob-omb R • Mega Bob-omb • Mezzo Bomb • Microbomb • Onpu Bomu • Paper Bob-omb • Paper Macho Bob-omb • Parabomb • Rob-omb • Shiny Bob-omb • Shroob-omb • Smell Bob-omb • Tail Bob-omb • Time Bob-omb |
| Mario Party 2 | |
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| Main characters | Mario • Luigi • Princess Peach • Yoshi • Wario • Donkey Kong |
| Other characters | Bowser • Toad • Goomba • Boo • Koopa Troopa • Thwomp • Kamek • Whomp • Big Boo • Mr. I • Mushroom Genie • Steamer • Snifit Patrol • Shy Guy • Sushi • Baby Bowser • Woody • Professor Fungi • Battle T. • Totem Bros. |
| Items | Mushroom • Skeleton Key • Plunder Chest • Dueling Glove • Warp Block • Golden Mushroom • Magic Lamp • Boo Bell • Bowser Suit • Bowser Bomb |
| Spaces | Blue Space • Red Space • Item Space • Happening Space • Battle Space • Bowser Space • Star Space • Chance Time Space • Bank Space |
| Boards | Pirate Land • Western Land • Space Land • Mystery Land • Horror Land • Bowser Land • Rules Land |
| Other | Crazy Counting • Dinky Rinky • Goodness Rakes • Melon Mayhem • Nomiss • Gallery • Mario Land • Media • Minigames • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Sound test • Staff |
| Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64) | ||
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| Playable characters | Default | Mario • Luigi • Princess Peach • Princess Daisy • Toad • Wario • Waluigi • Bowser • Donkey Kong • Yoshi • Birdo • Baby Mario • Koopa Paratroopa • Boo |
| Unlockable | Shy Guy • Donkey Kong Jr. | |
| Transfer | Alex • Nina • Harry • Kate | |
| Non-playable characters | Lakitu • Koopa Troopa • Bob-omb • Bob-omb Buddy • Piranha Plant | |
| Courts | Open Court • Hard Court • Clay Court • Grass Court • Composition Court • Mario Bros. Court • Baby Mario & Yoshi Court • Wario & Waluigi Court • Donkey Kong Court • Mario & Luigi Court • Birdo & Yoshi Court • Super Mario Court • Peach Court • Yoshi Court • Wario Court • Waluigi Court • Bowser Court • Piranha Court | |
| Cups | Mushroom Cup • Flower Cup • Star Cup • Rainbow Cup • Moonlight Cup • Planet Cup | |
| Miscellaneous | Waluigi's Foot Fault | |
