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{{species infobox
{{Species-infobox
|title=Mecha Cheep
|image=[[File:MK8 Asset Model Mecha Cheep.png|160px]]<br>Data-rendered model of a Mecha Cheep from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.
|image=[[File:MK8 Asset Model Mecha Cheep.png|160px]]<br>Data-rendered model of a Mecha Cheep from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.
|species_origin=[[Cheep Cheep]]
|first_appearance=''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' ([[List of games by date#2012|2012]])
|first_appearance=''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' ([[List of games by date#2012|2012]])
|latest_appearance=''[[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' ([[Vacation Tour]]) (2023)
|variant_of=[[Cheep Cheep]]
}}
}}
'''Mecha Cheeps''' are mechanical versions of [[Cheep Cheep]] that first appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. They have metal fins and a wind-up key at the back similar to that of [[Mechakoopa]]s. In the game, Mecha Cheeps appear only in the level [[The Mighty Cannonship]]. They are impervious to [[Fireball]]s, but can be defeated with an [[Iceball]] or [[Super Star]], or by leading a [[Targeting Ted]] into them.
'''Mecha Cheeps''' are mechanical versions of [[Cheep Cheep]] that first appear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''. They have metal fins and a wind-up key at the back similar to that of [[Mechakoopa]]s. The back of a Mecha Cheep bears a slight resemblance to a Poké Ball from the ''Pokémon'' series.
==History==
===''New Super Mario Bros. U''===
In the game, Mecha Cheeps appear only in the level [[The Mighty Cannonship]]. They are impervious to [[fireball]]s, but can be defeated with an [[Ice Ball]] or [[Super Star]], or by leading a [[Targeting Ted]] into them.


Mecha Cheeps appear in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' in the underwater section of [[Water Park]] and on posters seen in the entrance to the Sub Coaster at the beginning of the course, showing its structure. These posters say that the Mecha Cheeps have a built-in artificial intelligence system in their heads, and that their mouths function as inflow ports. The wind up key at the back provides the Mecha Cheep's propulsive power, and the dorsal fin acts as a leveling fin. Their steerage is apparently located in the underside of the fish, towards the tail. The poster also details the fuel efficiency as 888 mpg, and their serial number as 0026-2814.
===''Mario Kart'' series===
====''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''====
Mecha Cheeps appear in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' in the [[Underwater driving|underwater section]] of [[Water Park]] and on posters seen in the entrance to the Sub Coaster at the beginning of the course, showing its structure. These posters say that the Mecha Cheeps have a built-in artificial intelligence system in their heads, and that their mouths function as inflow ports. The wind up key at the back provides the Mecha Cheep's propulsive power, and the dorsal fin acts as a leveling fin. Their steerage is apparently located in the underside of the fish, towards the tail. The poster also details the fuel efficiency as 888 mpg, and their serial number as 0026-2814.
 
In ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', a Mecha Cheep also appears inside the bathtub in [[Squeaky Clean Sprint]].
 
====''Mario Kart Tour''====
Mecha Cheeps return in the ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' rendition of Squeaky Clean Sprint, as well as its R, T, and R/T variants. In this game, they are interactable course elements; much like regular Cheep Cheeps, they slow down drivers who collide with them, but can be taken out with an offensive item (except for a [[Banana]] or [[Giant Banana]]) or by simply bumping into them.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
NSMBU Mecha Cheep Screenshot.png| Screenshot from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
NSMBU Mecha Cheep Screenshot.png|Screenshot from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
Mighty Cannonship.png| Screenshot from ''New Super Mario Bros. U''
Mighty Cannonship.png|Screenshot from ''New Super Mario Bros. U''
MechaCheepStructuralStudy.png| 'Structural Study" print, a background texture in [[Water Park]] from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
MechaCheepStructuralStudy.png|"Structural Study" print, a background texture in [[Water Park]] from ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''
Larry Lightweights MK8.png|Screenshot from ''Mario Kart 8''
MKT Squeaky Clean Sprint Bathtub.jpg|Screenshot from ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]''
MKT Squeaky Clean Sprint Bathtub 2.jpg|Screenshot from ''Mario Kart Tour''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Additional names==
===Internal names===
{{internal names
|game1=''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]''
|file1=<tt>content/Common/actor/pukupuku_mecha.szs</tt>
|name1=Pukupuku Mecha
|meaning1=Mecha [[Cheep Cheep#Names in other languages|Cheep Cheep]]
}}
 
===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=Pukupuku Mecha<ref>''New Super Mario Bros. U'' internal filename (<tt>pukupuku_mecha</tt>)</ref><br>(internal)<br>メカプク<br>''Meka Puku''
|Jap=メカプク<ref name="MKT">''Mario Kart Tour'' in-game name</ref>
|JapM=Mecha Cheep Cheep<br><br>Mecha Cheep
|JapR=Meka Puku
|Spa=Mecacheep
|JapM=Mecha Cheep
|SpaM=Mecha Cheep
|ChiS=机器泡泡鱼<ref name="MKT"/>
|Ger=Robo-Cheep
|ChiSR=Jīqì Pàopào Yú
|ChiSM=Robot Cheep Cheep
|ChiT=機器泡泡魚<ref name="MKT"/>
|ChiTR=Jīqì Pàopào Yú
|ChiTM=Robot Cheep Cheep
|Fre=Mecha Cheep<ref name="MKT"/>
|Ger=Robo-Cheep<ref name="MKT"/>
|GerM=Robotic Cheep
|GerM=Robotic Cheep
|Ita=Pesce Smack Elica<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]'', pag. 211</ref>
|Ita=Pesce Mech<ref name="MKT"/><br>Pesce Smack Elica<ref>''[[Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia|Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia]]''. Page 211.</ref>
|ItaM=Propeller Cheep Cheep
|ItaM=Mecha Fish<br>Propeller Cheep Cheep
|Kor=메카뽀꾸<ref name="MKT"/>
|KorR=Meka Ppokku
|KorM=Mecha Cheep
|Por=Meca Cheep<ref name="MKT"/>
|PorM=Mecha Cheep
|SpaA=Cheep Mecánico<ref name="MKT"/><br>Mecacheep{{ref needed}}
|SpaAM=Mechanical Cheep<br>-
|SpaE=Mecha-Cheep<ref name="MKT"/><br>Mecha Cheep{{ref needed}}
}}
}}
==Trivia==
*The back of the Mecha Cheep resembles a [[Poké Ball]]. It can be seen if it was tapped in Boost Mode.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:00, December 23, 2023

Mecha Cheep
Rendered model of a Mecha Cheep in Mario Kart 8.
Data-rendered model of a Mecha Cheep from Mario Kart 8.
First appearance New Super Mario Bros. U (2012)
Latest appearance Mario Kart Tour (Vacation Tour) (2023)
Variant of Cheep Cheep

Mecha Cheeps are mechanical versions of Cheep Cheep that first appear in New Super Mario Bros. U. They have metal fins and a wind-up key at the back similar to that of Mechakoopas. The back of a Mecha Cheep bears a slight resemblance to a Poké Ball from the Pokémon series.

History[edit]

New Super Mario Bros. U[edit]

In the game, Mecha Cheeps appear only in the level The Mighty Cannonship. They are impervious to fireballs, but can be defeated with an Ice Ball or Super Star, or by leading a Targeting Ted into them.

Mario Kart series[edit]

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Mecha Cheeps appear in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in the underwater section of Water Park and on posters seen in the entrance to the Sub Coaster at the beginning of the course, showing its structure. These posters say that the Mecha Cheeps have a built-in artificial intelligence system in their heads, and that their mouths function as inflow ports. The wind up key at the back provides the Mecha Cheep's propulsive power, and the dorsal fin acts as a leveling fin. Their steerage is apparently located in the underside of the fish, towards the tail. The poster also details the fuel efficiency as 888 mpg, and their serial number as 0026-2814.

In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a Mecha Cheep also appears inside the bathtub in Squeaky Clean Sprint.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Mecha Cheeps return in the Mario Kart Tour rendition of Squeaky Clean Sprint, as well as its R, T, and R/T variants. In this game, they are interactable course elements; much like regular Cheep Cheeps, they slow down drivers who collide with them, but can be taken out with an offensive item (except for a Banana or Giant Banana) or by simply bumping into them.

Gallery[edit]

Additional names[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

New Super Mario Bros. U content/Common/actor/pukupuku_mecha.szs Pukupuku Mecha Mecha Cheep Cheep

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese メカプク[1]
Meka Puku
Mecha Cheep

Chinese (simplified) 机器泡泡鱼[1]
Jīqì Pàopào Yú
Robot Cheep Cheep

Chinese (traditional) 機器泡泡魚[1]
Jīqì Pàopào Yú
Robot Cheep Cheep

French Mecha Cheep[1]
-
German Robo-Cheep[1]
Robotic Cheep
Italian Pesce Mech[1]
Pesce Smack Elica[2]
Mecha Fish
Propeller Cheep Cheep
Korean 메카뽀꾸[1]
Meka Ppokku
Mecha Cheep

Portuguese Meca Cheep[1]
Mecha Cheep
Spanish (NOA) Cheep Mecánico[1]
Mecacheep[citation needed]
Mechanical Cheep
-
Spanish (NOE) Mecha-Cheep[1]
Mecha Cheep[citation needed]
-

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Mario Kart Tour in-game name
  2. ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Page 211.