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|image=[[File:MegaWiggler.png|280px]]<br>A Big Wiggler from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
|image=[[File:MegaWiggler.png|280px]]<br>A Big Wiggler from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''
|first_appearance=''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#2006|2006]])
|first_appearance=''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#2006|2006]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' ([[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]], Wave 3) (2022)
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' (''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'', Wave 3) (2022)
|variant_of=[[Wiggler]]
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'''Big Wigglers''' are a large variety of [[Wiggler]] that first appeared in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''. Unlike normal Wigglers, their size typically causes them to not notice when [[Mario]] jumps on them, though they can sometimes be found angry by default. Large Wigglers have also appeared in various ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' games such as ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' while otherwise being referred to as just Wigglers.
'''Big Wigglers''' are a large variety of [[Wiggler]] that first appeared in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' Unlike normal Wigglers, their size typically causes them to not notice when [[Mario]] jumps on them, though they can sometimes be found angry by default. Large Wigglers have also appeared in various ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' games such as ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' while otherwise being referred to as just Wigglers.
==History==
==History==
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Big Wigglers appear as stage hazards in [[World 5-2 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 5-2]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. They move on preset paths, and can hurt Mario and company if they run into them. However, Big Wigglers can also defeat [[Swoop]]s and most other enemies they run into, and players can bounce harmlessly off them to reach coins and blocks above; pressing the {{button|wii|2}} or {{button|wii|A}} button will do a high jump, similar to a [[Trampoline|Spring]].
Big Wigglers appear as stage hazards in [[World 5-2 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 5-2]] in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. They move on preset paths, and can hurt Mario and company if they run into them. However, Big Wigglers can also defeat [[Swoop]]s and most other enemies they run into, and players can bounce harmlessly off them to reach coins and blocks above; pressing the {{button|wii|2}} or {{button|wii|A}} button will do a high jump, similar to a [[Trampoline|Spring]].
They are completely invincible, and do not become angry like normal Wigglers; if Mario and co. are under the effects of a [[Super Star|Star]], they will simply bounce off the Big Wiggler with no effect. They can only be defeated by reaching the flag at the end of the level, as with the [[King Bill]]s encountered much later.
They are completely invincible, and do not become angry like normal Wigglers; however, there exists an unused "angry" body graphic found in the files, suggesting Big Wigglers could get angry at some point.<ref>https://tcrf.net/New_Super_Mario_Bros._Wii/Unused_Graphics#Red_Big_Wiggler</ref> If Mario and co. are under the effects of a [[Super Star|Star]], they will simply bounce off the Big Wiggler with no effect. They can only be defeated by reaching the flag at the end of the level, as with the [[King Bill]]s encountered much later.
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====''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
====''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
[[File:MK8-Course-Wii MapleTreeway.jpg|thumb|left|Big Wigglers in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
[[File:MK8-Course-Wii MapleTreeway.jpg|thumb|left|Big Wigglers in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']]
Big Wigglers reappear on {{classic|Wii|Maple Treeway}} in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''{{'}}s ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'', where they now move around differently and cause any racers driving at high speeds to spin out. One also appears in the forest section of {{classic-link|DS|Mario Circuit}},<ref>任天堂ホームページ (March 2, 2023). [https://youtu.be/tX38Lfia-qw DS マリオサーキット]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved March 2, 2023.</ref> as well as in {{classic-link|Tour|Madrid Drive}}
Big Wigglers reappear on {{classic|Wii|Maple Treeway}} in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]''{{'}}s ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]'', where they now move around differently and cause any racers driving at high speeds to spin out. One also appears in the forest section of {{classic-link|DS|Mario Circuit}}, as well as in {{classic-link|Tour|Madrid Drive}}.
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|Ita=Mega Torcibruco<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]'', pag. 113</ref>
|Ita=Mega Torcibruco<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]'', pag. 113</ref>
|ItaM=Mega Wiggler
|ItaM=Mega Wiggler
|Fra=Wiggler Géant<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia]]'', page 113</ref>
|Fre=Wiggler Géant<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia]]'', page 113</ref>
|FraM=Giant Wiggler
|FreM=Giant Wiggler
|Spa=Mega Floruga
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|ChiTR=Dà Huāmáomao
|ChiTR=Dà Huāmáomao
|ChiTM=Big Wiggler
|ChiTM=Big Wiggler
|Ita=Super Torcibruco<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]'', pagg. 145, 160</ref><br>Mega Torcibruco<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]'', pag. 210</ref>
|Ita=Grande Torcibruco <small>(''Super Mario Galaxy 2'' in-game)</small>
|ItaM=Super Wiggler<br>[[Giant Wiggler#Names in other languages|Mega Wiggler]]
|Ita2=Super Torcibruco<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]'', pagg. 145, 160</ref> <small>(''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', ''Super Mario Galaxy 2'')</small>
|FraA=Wiggler<ref>''[https://twitter.com/NintendoCanada/status/1616495964088373261 Volez dans les feuillages du Bois Vermeil dans la vague 3 de la passe de circuits additionnels de #MarioKart 8 Deluxe. Ce circuit automnal de Mario Kart Wii est lumineux et aéré, mais prenez garde aux '''Wigglers'''! 🍂]'' - ''@NintendoCanada''</ref>
|Ita3=Mega Torcibruco<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]'', pag. 210</ref> <small>(''New Super Mario Bros. U'')</small>
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|ItaM=Big Wiggler
|FraE=Méga Wiggler<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia]]'', page 145, 160 & 210</ref><br>Wiggler<ref>Official French [[Prima Games|Prima]] Guide for Super Mario Galaxy 2, page 148</ref>
|Ita2M=Super Wiggler
|FraEM=Mega Wiggler<br>-
|Ita3M=Mega Wiggler
|FreA=Wiggler<ref>''[https://twitter.com/NintendoCanada/status/1616495964088373261 Volez dans les feuillages du Bois Vermeil dans la vague 3 de la passe de circuits additionnels de #MarioKart 8 Deluxe. Ce circuit automnal de Mario Kart Wii est lumineux et aéré, mais prenez garde aux '''Wigglers'''! 🍂]'' - ''@NintendoCanada''</ref>
|FreE=Méga Wiggler<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia]]'', page 145, 160 & 210</ref>
|FreE2=Wiggler<ref>Official French [[Prima Games|Prima]] Guide for Super Mario Galaxy 2, page 148</ref>
Big Wigglers are a large variety of Wiggler that first appeared in New Super Mario Bros. Unlike normal Wigglers, their size typically causes them to not notice when Mario jumps on them, though they can sometimes be found angry by default. Large Wigglers have also appeared in various Super Mario games such as Mario Kart Wii and Super Mario Galaxy while otherwise being referred to as just Wigglers.
The giant Wiggler as it appears in New Super Mario Bros.
A Big Wiggler first appears as a friendly creature in New Super Mario Bros., specifically in World 7-3. This Big Wiggler, referred to simply as a "giant Wiggler",[1] is harmless and very long compared to typical Wigglers, having a total of 29 segments, including the head. Mario and Luigi can safely ride on its back, and must do so for the majority of the level while avoiding enemies.
An enemy version of Big Wigglers also exists in the game files of New Super Mario Bros., behaving the same as a regular Wiggler. However, this type of Big Wiggler is unused in the final game.
A set of Big Wigglers, in New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Big Wigglers appear as stage hazards in World 5-2 in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. They move on preset paths, and can hurt Mario and company if they run into them. However, Big Wigglers can also defeat Swoops and most other enemies they run into, and players can bounce harmlessly off them to reach coins and blocks above; pressing the or button will do a high jump, similar to a Spring.
They are completely invincible, and do not become angry like normal Wigglers; however, there exists an unused "angry" body graphic found in the files, suggesting Big Wigglers could get angry at some point.[2] If Mario and co. are under the effects of a Star, they will simply bounce off the Big Wiggler with no effect. They can only be defeated by reaching the flag at the end of the level, as with the King Bills encountered much later.
Big Wigglers return in Super Mario Maker 2, behaving the same as in Super Mario Maker; they cannot walk through poison like their much larger kin from New Super Mario Bros. U, and simply sink into it like most other enemies.
Big Wigglers appear in Mario Kart Wii, where they are found in Maple Treeway. If a driver bumps into them, their kart will be pushed back. Players also had to race against a Big Wiggler in a tournament on Wario's Gold Mine that took place in December 2008 and September 2010. Similar to Mario Kart DS's Wiggler boss mission, the racer had to avoid hitting it as they raced around the course. During the first two laps, the Wiggler's speed would nearly match most vehicles, but in the final lap, the Wiggler would become angered and turn red, increasing its speed. The few Item Boxes found along the course contained only Triple Mushrooms and Stars.
Big Wigglers return in Mario Kart Tour, once again appearing as stage hazards on Wii Maple Treeway. They now cause racers to spin out when touching them. They also appear as hazards in Madrid Drive 2 and in DS Shroom Ridge T, replacing the latter course's cars and trucks.
Grande Torcibruco (Super Mario Galaxy 2 in-game) Super Torcibruco[9] (New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Super Mario Galaxy 2) Mega Torcibruco[10] (New Super Mario Bros. U)
^Loe, Casey. New Super Mario Bros. Player's Guide. Page 94. "It’s a rare treat to meet a humongous creature who doesn’t want to kill you. The giant Wiggler at point 1 is happy to take you on a ride through this level, but you’ll need to leap off its back and onto the block platforms to reach the first two Star Coins."