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'''Pile Driver Micro-Goombas'''<ref>''Nintendo Power Strategy Guide'' for ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', page 8.</ref> are a special variety of [[Micro Goomba]] that hide in [[Brick Block]]s. | '''Pile Driver Micro-Goombas'''<ref>''Nintendo Power Strategy Guide'' for ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', page 8.</ref> are a special variety of [[Micro Goomba]] that hide in [[Brick Block]]s. They have only appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' and its remakes. They are quite strong for their size, as they are able to [[jump]] extremely high and long while lifting the much larger Brick Block. The Pile Driver Micro-Goomba is also resistant to [[fireball]]s, as it is protected by its Brick Block (which cannot normally be destroyed by fire attacks as well). While their counterparts can only slow down the Mario Brothers, Pile Driver Micro-Goombas can directly damage them. | ||
Pile Driver Micro-Goombas first appeared in [[Desert Land#World 2-1|World 2-1]], the first area of [[Desert Land]], and were a staple enemy in the various desert and sky levels throughout the rest of the game. In these levels, Pile Driver Micro-Goombas were typically hidden among normal Brick Blocks, although some stayed out in the open. When a Mario Brother approached the hidden Pile Driver Micro-Goomba, the creature would jump high in the air and attempt to crush the hero. However, a Pile Driver Micro-Goomba would lift its Brick Block a couple of times before jumping, providing the plumber with enough time to dodge the upcoming attack. The Mario | Pile Driver Micro-Goombas first appeared in [[Desert Land#World 2-1|World 2-1]], the first area of [[Desert Land]], and were a staple enemy in the various desert and sky levels throughout the rest of the game. In these levels, Pile Driver Micro-Goombas were typically hidden among normal Brick Blocks, although some stayed out in the open. When a Mario Brother approached the hidden Pile Driver Micro-Goomba, the creature would jump high in the air and attempt to crush the hero. However, a Pile Driver Micro-Goomba would lift its Brick Block a couple of times before jumping, providing the plumber with enough time to dodge the upcoming attack. The Mario Brothers could destroy these enemies by [[stomp]]ing the block-shielded [[Goomba]], hitting the creature with the [[Raccoon Mario|Raccoon]] tail, or by tossing a [[Koopa Shell]] at it. | ||
Pile Driver Micro-Goombas can be distinguished from their surroundings. Regular Brick Blocks glisten; Pile Driver Micro-Goombas' Brick Blocks do not. Also, the Pile Driver Micro-Goomba's Brick Block is slightly smaller. However, in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''{{'}}s ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' remake, they glistened like any other Brick Block, but were still smaller and even somewhat a lighter color. ''[[Super Mario Advance 4]]'' returned the Pile Driver Micro-Goomba's Brick Block to its non-glistening ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' form (though it was, of course, updated ''Super Mario All-Stars''-style along with all of ''Super Mario Advance 4''{{'}}s other sprites). | Pile Driver Micro-Goombas can be distinguished from their surroundings. Regular Brick Blocks glisten; Pile Driver Micro-Goombas' Brick Blocks do not. Also, the Pile Driver Micro-Goomba's Brick Block is slightly smaller. However, in ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]''{{'}}s ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' remake, they glistened like any other Brick Block, but were still smaller and even somewhat a lighter color. ''[[Super Mario Advance 4]]'' returned the Pile Driver Micro-Goomba's Brick Block to its non-glistening ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' form (though it was, of course, updated ''Super Mario All-Stars''-style along with all of ''Super Mario Advance 4''{{'}}s other sprites). | ||
[[File: CartoonMicroGoomba.jpg|left|thumb|A group of Pile Driver Micro-Goombas in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''.]] | [[File: CartoonMicroGoomba.jpg|left|thumb|A group of Pile Driver Micro-Goombas in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3''.]] | ||
Pile Driver Micro- | Pile Driver Micro-Goomba-like monsters make one small appearance in ''[[The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', in the episode "[[A Toadally Magical Adventure]]". Although they have the same characteristics and appearance as Pile Driver Micro-Goombas, they are real Brick Blocks brought to life, and are only referred to "blocks". These blocks were created by [[Toad]]'s [[Pipe Creatures]] after they rebelled against him. | ||
Although they're unrelated, [[Blockhopper]]s from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' are fairly similar to Pile Driver Micro-Goombas in that they, too, hide in blocks. However, Blockhoppers are not at all related to [[Goomba]]s (being blue robots) and can hide as stacks of blocks, and also have the ability to mimic [[? Block]]s. ''Super Mario 3D Land'' also introduces [[Fake Block]]s, similar enemies which have Tanooki tails they can whip with. | Although they're unrelated, [[Blockhopper]]s from ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' are fairly similar to Pile Driver Micro-Goombas in that they, too, hide in blocks. However, Blockhoppers are not at all related to [[Goomba]]s (being blue robots) and can hide as stacks of blocks, and also have the ability to mimic [[? Block]]s. ''Super Mario 3D Land'' also introduces [[Fake Block]]s, similar enemies which have [[Tanooki Mario|Tanooki]] tails they can whip with. | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|Jap=ブロックマメクリボー<ref>Mario character guide, [http://imgur.com/a/UvABP#105 page 212]</ref><br>''Burokku Mame Kuribō''<br>ブロックとマメクリボー<ref>[http://azarashido.sakura.ne.jp/20100520/sCIMG9633.jpg Scan of 「スーパーマリオアドバンス4パーフェクトガイドブック」 ''(Super Mario Advance 4 Perfect Guidebook)'']</ref><br>''Burokku to Mame Kuribō'' | |Jap=ブロックマメクリボー<ref>Mario character guide, [http://imgur.com/a/UvABP#105 page 212]</ref><br>''Burokku Mame Kuribō''<br>ブロックとマメクリボー<ref>[http://azarashido.sakura.ne.jp/20100520/sCIMG9633.jpg Scan of 「スーパーマリオアドバンス4パーフェクトガイドブック」 ''(Super Mario Advance 4 Perfect Guidebook)'']</ref><br>''Burokku to Mame Kuribō'' | ||
|JapM=Block | |JapM=Block Bean Goomba<br><br>Block & Bean Goomba | ||
|Ger=Block-Gumba{{refneeded}} | |Ger=Block-Gumba{{refneeded}} | ||
|GerM=Block Goomba | |GerM=Block Goomba | ||
|Ita=Mini Goomba Blocco{{refneeded}} | |Ita=Mini Goomba Blocco{{refneeded}} | ||
|ItaM=Block | |ItaM=Block Mini Goomba}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 17:58, September 13, 2016
- Not to be confused with Blockhopper.
Template:Species-infobox Pile Driver Micro-Goombas[1] are a special variety of Micro Goomba that hide in Brick Blocks. They have only appeared in Super Mario Bros. 3 and its remakes. They are quite strong for their size, as they are able to jump extremely high and long while lifting the much larger Brick Block. The Pile Driver Micro-Goomba is also resistant to fireballs, as it is protected by its Brick Block (which cannot normally be destroyed by fire attacks as well). While their counterparts can only slow down the Mario Brothers, Pile Driver Micro-Goombas can directly damage them.
Pile Driver Micro-Goombas first appeared in World 2-1, the first area of Desert Land, and were a staple enemy in the various desert and sky levels throughout the rest of the game. In these levels, Pile Driver Micro-Goombas were typically hidden among normal Brick Blocks, although some stayed out in the open. When a Mario Brother approached the hidden Pile Driver Micro-Goomba, the creature would jump high in the air and attempt to crush the hero. However, a Pile Driver Micro-Goomba would lift its Brick Block a couple of times before jumping, providing the plumber with enough time to dodge the upcoming attack. The Mario Brothers could destroy these enemies by stomping the block-shielded Goomba, hitting the creature with the Raccoon tail, or by tossing a Koopa Shell at it.
Pile Driver Micro-Goombas can be distinguished from their surroundings. Regular Brick Blocks glisten; Pile Driver Micro-Goombas' Brick Blocks do not. Also, the Pile Driver Micro-Goomba's Brick Block is slightly smaller. However, in Super Mario All-Stars's Super Mario Bros. 3 remake, they glistened like any other Brick Block, but were still smaller and even somewhat a lighter color. Super Mario Advance 4 returned the Pile Driver Micro-Goomba's Brick Block to its non-glistening Super Mario Bros. 3 form (though it was, of course, updated Super Mario All-Stars-style along with all of Super Mario Advance 4's other sprites).
Pile Driver Micro-Goomba-like monsters make one small appearance in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3, in the episode "A Toadally Magical Adventure". Although they have the same characteristics and appearance as Pile Driver Micro-Goombas, they are real Brick Blocks brought to life, and are only referred to "blocks". These blocks were created by Toad's Pipe Creatures after they rebelled against him.
Although they're unrelated, Blockhoppers from New Super Mario Bros. are fairly similar to Pile Driver Micro-Goombas in that they, too, hide in blocks. However, Blockhoppers are not at all related to Goombas (being blue robots) and can hide as stacks of blocks, and also have the ability to mimic ? Blocks. Super Mario 3D Land also introduces Fake Blocks, similar enemies which have Tanooki tails they can whip with.
Names in other languages
References
- ^ Nintendo Power Strategy Guide for Super Mario Bros. 3, page 8.
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