Goombeetle
| Goombeetle | |||
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 Artwork from Super Mario Galaxy | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) | ||
| Variant of | Goomba | ||
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Goombeetles,[1] also known as Octobeetles,[2] are a type of Goomba only found in Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel Super Mario Galaxy 2. They are Goombas that wear protective helmets, which prevent them from being stomped on. Their name is derived from the Buzzy Beetles. They are sometimes described as being robotic Goombas.[3] Goombeetles behave identically in both appearances.
History[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy[edit]
In Super Mario Galaxy, Goombeetles are found mostly found in military-based galaxies. They attack by charging at Mario, just as regular Goombas. However, unlike regular Goombas, they cannot be defeated by being jumped on due to their helmets. To defeat them, Mario must flip them with a spin and then jump on them. Each one defeated releases a coin. If instead they are defeated with a Bullet Bill, they will release three Star Bits.
Appearances[edit]
Note: 
marks missions where they are absent.
| Domes | Galaxies | Missions |
|---|---|---|
| Terrace | Bowser Jr.'s Robot Reactor | 
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| Fountain | Battlerock Galaxy |   
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| Kitchen | Buoy Base Galaxy |
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| Bedroom | Bowser's Dark Matter Plant |
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| Garden | Dreadnought Galaxy |
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Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]
In Super Mario Galaxy 2, Goombeetles can be found in Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla, Beat Block Galaxy and Chompworks Galaxy. They can be defeated by the Co-Star Luma or instantly defeated by a Chomp, which, like the previous game, causes them to release three Star Bits.
Appearances[edit]
Note: marks missions where they are absent.
| Worlds | Galaxies | Missions |
|---|---|---|
| World 1 | Bowser Jr.'s Fiery Flotilla | 
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| World 3 | Beat Block Galaxy | 
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| World 4 | Chompworks Galaxy | 
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Gallery[edit]
Model from Super Mario Galaxy
A Goombeetle in Super Mario Galaxy
Mario attacks a Goombeetle in Beat Block Galaxy in Super Mario Galaxy 2
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | メットボー[?] Mettobō |
From「メット」(metto, short for "helmet", also a reference to Buzzy Beetle) and「クリボー」(Kuribō, "Goomba") | |
| French | Goomba Casqué[4] | From Goomba and casque ("helmet") | |
| German | Astro-Gumba[?] | Astro Goomba | |
| Italian | Goombelmetto[?] | From Goomba and elmetto ("helmet") | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Cascogoomba[?] | - |
References[edit]
- ^ Browne, Catherine (May 23, 2010). Super Mario Galaxy 2 PRIMA Official Game Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-307-46907-6. Page 27, 69, 160.
- ^ Browne. Super Mario Galaxy 2 PRIMA Official Game Guide. Page 136.
- ^ "Watch out for the robot Goombas on the planetoid's surface." – Black, Fletcher (November 9, 2007). Super Mario Galaxy PRIMA Official Game Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 978-0-7615-5643-5. Page 83.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2, Le Guide Officiel. Prima Games, page 29
