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|image=[[File:SpikyTopman.png|170px]]<br>A [[Spiky Topman]], a variant of Topman | |image=[[File:SpikyTopman.png|170px]]<br>A [[Spiky Topman]], a variant of Topman | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]]) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]]) | |latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]]) | ||
|derived_species=[[Spiky Topman]]<br>[[Spring Topman]]<br>[[Topmini]] | |||
|relatives=[[Jump Beamer]]<br>[[Jump Guarder]] | |||
|notable=[[Topmaniac]] | |notable=[[Topmaniac]] | ||
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{{quote|I just love the way those li'l red guys spin!|Silver Gearmo|Super Mario Galaxy 2}} | {{quote|I just love the way those li'l red guys spin!|Silver Gearmo|Super Mario Galaxy 2}} | ||
The '''Topmen''' are a tribe of robot enemies that first appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. They resemble tops and are always spinning, trying to attack [[Mario]]. They appear in the [[Battlerock Galaxy]], [[Buoy Base Galaxy]], and the [[Dreadnought Galaxy]]. They travel throughout space in flying saucers and are led by [[Topmaniac]]. The Topmen have also been seen in a ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' competition in Wi-Fi, exclusively in the [[Galaxy Colosseum]] course. They are very weak to electricity, as spinning them into electric currents instantly defeats them (with the exception of Topmaniac). | The '''Topmen''', collectively known as the '''Topman tribe''', are a tribe of robot enemies that first appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. They resemble tops and are always spinning, trying to attack [[Mario]]. They appear in the [[Battlerock Galaxy]], [[Buoy Base Galaxy]], and the [[Dreadnought Galaxy]]. They travel throughout space in top-shaped flying saucers and are led by [[Topmaniac]]. The Topmen have also been seen in a ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' competition in Wi-Fi, exclusively in the [[Galaxy Colosseum]] course. They are very weak to electricity, as spinning them into electric currents instantly defeats them (with the exception of Topmaniac). | ||
There are three types of Topmen. Firstly, the [[Topmini]]s, which little yellow ones that reflect the player off if the player touches one. They can be defeated by [[spin]]ning into them. There are also green ones called [[Spring Topman|Spring Topmen]] that are bigger than the Topminis that the player can jump off like a spring. The third one is called the [[Spiky Topman]], which is the same size as the Spring Topman. The player cannot jump on them due to the large spike on their heads. | There are three types of Topmen. Firstly, the [[Topmini]]s, which little yellow ones that reflect the player off if the player touches one. They can be defeated by [[spin]]ning into them. There are also green ones called [[Spring Topman|Spring Topmen]] that are bigger than the Topminis that the player can jump off like a spring. The third one is called the [[Spiky Topman]], which is the same size as the Spring Topman. The player cannot jump on them due to the large spike on their heads. | ||
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All three types make a small appearance in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' in the [[Space Storm Galaxy]]. | All three types make a small appearance in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' in the [[Space Storm Galaxy]]. | ||
Topmen act similarly to the [[Bully]] from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. They act in the same manner and have the same powers, both not able to damage Mario with their normal body slams, although Topmen can damage Mario if he touches the spikes on their heads. Like Bullies, they push Mario into something more dangerous, like freezing water, electricity or lava. Topmen appear to be based on Japanese spinning tops known as ''{{wp|beigoma}}'', where two spinning tops "fight" each other. | Topmen act similarly to the [[Bully]] from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. They act in the same manner and have the same powers, both not able to damage Mario with their normal body slams, although Topmen can damage Mario if he touches the spikes on their heads. Like Bullies, they push Mario into something more dangerous, like freezing water, electricity or lava, and can be defeated by pushing them in instead. Topmen appear to be based on Japanese spinning tops known as ''{{wp|beigoma|bēgoma}}'', where two spinning tops "fight" each other. | ||
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|Jap=ベーゴマン | |Jap=ベーゴマン | ||
|JapR=Bēgoman | |JapR=Bēgoman | ||
|JapM=From '' | |JapM=From ''{{wp|beigoma|bēgoma}}'', a Japanese stone-made top. | ||
|Spa=Trompo | |Spa=Trompo | ||
|SpaM=Top | |SpaM=Top | ||
Revision as of 05:18, April 30, 2021
- This article is about the enemies in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2. For the boss from Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!, see Top Man.
- “I just love the way those li'l red guys spin!”
- —Silver Gearmo, Super Mario Galaxy 2
The Topmen, collectively known as the Topman tribe, are a tribe of robot enemies that first appear in Super Mario Galaxy. They resemble tops and are always spinning, trying to attack Mario. They appear in the Battlerock Galaxy, Buoy Base Galaxy, and the Dreadnought Galaxy. They travel throughout space in top-shaped flying saucers and are led by Topmaniac. The Topmen have also been seen in a Mario Kart Wii competition in Wi-Fi, exclusively in the Galaxy Colosseum course. They are very weak to electricity, as spinning them into electric currents instantly defeats them (with the exception of Topmaniac).
There are three types of Topmen. Firstly, the Topminis, which little yellow ones that reflect the player off if the player touches one. They can be defeated by spinning into them. There are also green ones called Spring Topmen that are bigger than the Topminis that the player can jump off like a spring. The third one is called the Spiky Topman, which is the same size as the Spring Topman. The player cannot jump on them due to the large spike on their heads.
All three types make a small appearance in Super Mario Galaxy 2 in the Space Storm Galaxy.
Topmen act similarly to the Bully from Super Mario 64. They act in the same manner and have the same powers, both not able to damage Mario with their normal body slams, although Topmen can damage Mario if he touches the spikes on their heads. Like Bullies, they push Mario into something more dangerous, like freezing water, electricity or lava, and can be defeated by pushing them in instead. Topmen appear to be based on Japanese spinning tops known as bēgoma, where two spinning tops "fight" each other.
Super Mario Galaxy trading card description
Under the rule of Topmaniac, Topmen are part of the Topman tribe and are always trying to attack Mario by spinning into him. Mario must avoid these toplike enemies in the Battlerock Galaxy and the Dreadnought Galaxy.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ベーゴマン Bēgoman |
From bēgoma, a Japanese stone-made top. |
| Chinese | 貝陀螺 (Traditional) 陀螺仔 (Simplified) Bèi Tuóluó Tuóluó Zǎi |
Shell Top Top Guy |
| Italian | Robopunta |
From robot and "punta" (spike) |
| Spanish | Trompo |
Top |
