Mikey Mine
| Mikey Mine | |
|---|---|
 Artwork from Super Mario Galaxy 2 | |
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) |
| Variant of | Mine |
Mikey Mines[1][2] are enemies in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2. These mines come in two versions. The underwater ones have eyes that glow like headlights and regenerate themselves after detonation. The more common space ones, referred to as Space Mines,[1] appear as faceless spiked bombs. Both can be defeated without harming Mario (or Luigi) if they are hit by a Star Bit or a Koopa Shell.
History
Super Mario Galaxy
In Super Mario Galaxy, Space Mines are usually found floating in large groups that must be passed with Pull Stars, Sling Pods, or bubbles. Most hold still, spinning in place, but a few travel in lines or in circles along a glowing pink track.
The aquatic Mikey Mines first appear in a dormant state until approached, at which point they make a radar sound, open their eyes watch Mario unless he goes away again. If detonated, they reappear in a small form before returning to normal. They appear attached to chains, with ones on long chains moving vertically along their length. A group of them holds still around a shipwreck that must be destroyed by detonating them for the mission Boo in a Box.
An unused landmine variant of Mikey Mine is located in the files of Super Mario Galaxy, under the name Jiraira.[3] It is fully functional, and it regenerates after detonation.
Appearances
marks missions where Mikey Mines are completely absent.
marks missions where Mikey Mines are loaded and may be visible but cannot be encountered directly.
| Space, immobile | ||
|---|---|---|
| Domes | Galaxies | Missions |
| Fountain | Battlerock Galaxy | 
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| Sling Pod Galaxy |
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| Kitchen | Bubble Breeze Galaxy |
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| Ghostly Galaxy | 
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| Engine Room | Sand Spiral Galaxy |
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| Garden | Dreadnought Galaxy | 
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| Comet Observatory | Bubble Blast Galaxy |
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| Space, mobile | ||
| Domes | Galaxies | Missions |
| Fountain | Sling Pod Galaxy |
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| Kitchen | Bubble Breeze Galaxy |
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| Bowser Jr.'s Airship Armada | 
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| Comet Observatory | Bubble Blast Galaxy |
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| Water, immobile | ||
| Domes | Galaxies | Missions |
| Garden | Deep Dark Galaxy |
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| Water, mobile | ||
| Domes | Galaxies | Missions |
| Garden | Deep Dark Galaxy |
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Super Mario Galaxy 2
Both types of Mikey Mines return in Super Mario Galaxy 2. Generally, the space ones act the same as in the predecessor, though some may release coins, 1-Up Mushrooms, or Star Bits. Moving ones also no longer have a visible track. Yoshi is shown to be incapable of eating them.
The aquatic Mikey Mines now move vertically without a chain. They are found individually in narrow watery passages, though they still respawn if destroyed.
Remnants of the previous game's unused landmine variant exist in the Super Mario Galaxy 2 data, though the model itself has been removed.[4]
Appearances
- marks missions where Mikey Mines are completely absent.
- marks missions where Mikey Mines are loaded and may be visible but cannot be encountered directly.
| Space, immobile | ||
|---|---|---|
| Worlds | Galaxies | Missions |
| World 3 | Bowser Jr.'s Fearsome Fleet | 
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| World 5 | Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunker |
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| World 6 | Slimy Spring Galaxy | 
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| Flash Black Galaxy |
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| World S | Grandmaster Galaxy | 
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| Space, mobile | ||
| Worlds | Galaxies | Missions |
| World 5 | Bowser Jr.'s Boom Bunker |
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| Water, mobile | ||
| Worlds | Galaxies | Missions |
| World 2 | Cosmic Cove Galaxy |
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Gallery
Artwork of the Space Mine from Super Mario Galaxy
Model of the Space Mine from Super Mario Galaxy
Screenshot from Super Mario Galaxy
Additional names
Internal names
- Space Mine
| Game | File | Name | Meaning
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|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
ObjectData/SpaceMine.arc | SpaceMine | Space Mine |
| StageData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl SystemData/ObjNameTable.arc/ObjNameTable.tbl |
宇宙機雷 (Uchū Kirai) |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | キライラ[5] Kiraira |
Play on「機雷」(kirai, "mine") and possibly「イライラ」(iraira, to get irritated) | |
| French | Mine sous-marine[6] | Underwater mine | Super Mario Galaxy |
| Mine[7] | Mine | ||
| Italian | Mina[8] | Mine | Super Mario Galaxy |
| Mina Galleggiante[9] | Floating Mine | Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
- Space Mines
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スペースキライラ[10] Supēsu Kiraira |
Space Mikey Mine | Super Mario Galaxy |
| キライラ[11] Kiraira |
Play on「機雷」(kirai, mine) and possibly「イライラ」(iraira, to get irritated) | Super Mario Galaxy 2 | |
| French | Mine flottante[6] | Floating mine | Super Mario Galaxy |
| Mine[12] | Mine | ||
| Italian | Mina Spaziale[8] | Space Mine | Super Mario Galaxy |
| Mina Galleggiante[9] | Floating Mine | Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
References
- ^ a b English Super Mario Galaxy entry on the official Mario Portal. nintendo.co.jp (English). Retrieved August 13, 2022. (Archived August 12, 2022, 23:39:09 UTC via archive.today.)
- ^ English Super Mario Galaxy 2 entry on the official Mario Portal. nintendo.co.jp (English). Retrieved August 13, 2022. (Archived August 12, 2022, 23:39:46 UTC via archive.today.)
- ^ TCRF. Super Mario Galaxy/Unused Objects § Jiraira. The Cutting Room Floor (English). Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ TCRF. Super Mario Galaxy 2/Removed Objects. The Cutting Room Floor (English). Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ^ Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), et al. (October 19, 2015). 『スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック』 (Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Tokyo: Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 978-4-09-106569-8. Page 127 and 159.
- ^ a b July 4, 2018. Super Mario Encyclopedia. Soleil Productions (French). ISBN 2302070046. Page 127.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy, Le Guide Officiel. Prima Games, page 259
- ^ a b November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 889367436X. Page 127.
- ^ a b Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). Page 159.
- ^ 『スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック』 (Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Page 127.
- ^ 『スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック』 (Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Page 159.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy, Le Guide Officiel. Prima Games, page 127
