Bombshell Koopa

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Bombshell Koopa
Character artwork of a Bombshell Koopa.
Artwork of a Bombshell Koopa from Super Mario Land
First appearance Super Mario Land (1989)
Latest appearance Super Mario-kun Special Selection (2023)
Variant of Koopa Troopa
Variants

Bombshell Koopas,[1] originally known as Nokobon[2] or Nobokon,[3][4] are enemies debuting in Super Mario Land. They are Koopa Troopa varieties with bombs for shells. Their counterpart in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins is Noko Bombette.

History

Super Mario Land

Bombshell Koopas are in every level of Super Mario Land except Worlds 2-3 and 4-3. They move back and forth without going off of platforms, like red-shelled Koopa Troopas. Bombshell Koopas explode shortly after being stomped,[4] which can harm Mario. A Superball can defeat a Bombshell Koopa without exploding it.

Super Mario Land manga

Following the Goombos, Bombshell Koopas are the second enemy fought by Mario and Mecha Kuribō in the Super Mario Land manga. Bombshell Koopas become bombs when stomped, exploding on a confused Mario.

During the last chapter, an exploding Bombshell Koopa destroys a magical seal tossed by a Goombo.

WarioWare Gold

A Bombshell Koopa appears in the Super Mario Land microgame in WarioWare Gold, where it is one of the enemies Mario must throw a Superball at.

Profiles

Super Mario Land

  • Instruction booklet description:
    • English:
      A turtle with a bomb on its back. It explodes after you jump on it, so be sure to avoid contact.
    • Other languages:
      • French:
        Tortue portant une bombe sur le dos. Evitez la soigneusement car elle explosie si vous lui sautez dessus.[5]
  • Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console manual description:
    • English:
      This turtle has a bomb on its back. It explodes after you stomp on it, so get out of the way!

Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten

ノコボン (JP) / Bombshell Koopa (EN)
A Bombshell Koopa from Super Mario Land.
Original text (Japanese) Translation
種族しゅぞく カメぞく Tribe Turtle clan
性格せいかく 爆発的ばくはつてき Disposition Explosive
登場とうじょうゲーム ランド1 Game appearances Land 1
爆発ばくはつするノコノコ

ザコキャラの代表格だいひょうかくノコノコの仲間なかま背中さなか爆弾ばくだんをしよっているので、みつけると爆発ばくはつする。まさしく、うごくカメ地雷じらいといったところだ。カメぞくなかでももっと過激なげき戦士せんしといえる。[6]

Exploding Koopa Troopa

A member of the Koopa Troopa family, the most common type of small fry character. They have bombs on their backs that explode when they are stepped on. It is truly a moving turtle landmine. They are the most extreme warrior among the turtles.

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ノコボン[7][8]
Nokobon
Portmanteau of「ノコノコ」(Nokonoko, "Koopa Troopa") and「ボン」(bon), an onomatopoeia for an explosion
Dutch Nokobon[9]:31[10] -
Finnish Nokobon[11] -
French Nokobon[9]:13 -
German Nokobon[12] -
Italian Nokobon[13][14] -
Spanish Bombshell Koopa[15] -
Nobokon[16] original Game Boy release
Swedish Nokobon[17] -

References

  1. ^ 2011. Super Mario Land Virtual Console digital manual. Tab 14.
  2. ^ 1989. Super Mario Land instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (English). Page 13.
  3. ^ Club Nintendo (UK) Classic. Page 7.
  4. ^ a b "Turtle bombs that explode after being stomped." – 1991. Nintendo Game Boy Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (English). Page 5.
  5. ^ Super Mario Land French instruction booklet. Page 13. Retrieved February 27, 2023 from Imgur.
  6. ^ November 20, 1994. 「パーフェクト版 マリオキャラクター大事典」 (Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten). Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 4-09-259067-9. Page 146. Retrieved September 15, 2022 from Imgur.
  7. ^ 1989. 『スーパーマリオランド取扱説明書』. Kyoto: Nintendo Co., Ltd. (Japanese). Page 13.
  8. ^ Sakai, Kazuya (ambit), kikai, Akinori Sao, Junko Fukuda, Kunio Takayama, and Ko Nakahara (Shogakukan), editors (2015). "Super Mario Land" in『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』. Tokyo: Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 978-4-09-106569-8. Page 47.
  9. ^ a b 1990. Super Mario Land mode d'emploi / Handleiding. Nederland, Brussels: Nintendo (French, Dutch).
  10. ^ Club Nintendo, editors (1990). "Super Mario Land" in Club Nintendo Classic. Großostheim: Nintendo of Europe GmbH (Dutch). Page 7.
  11. ^ McClellan, Mark, Bill Vallely, Dennis Francis, Art Nichols, Jade, and The Gradations (1991). "Maailma on Loppujen Lopuksi Hyvin Pieni Osa 2" in Nintendo-lehti, no. 2. Translated by Laila Takolander. Semic (Finnish). Page 23.
  12. ^ 1990. Super Mario Land Spielanleitung. Großostheim: Nintendo of Europe GmbH (German). Page 13.
  13. ^ 1990. Super Mario Land Manuale di Instuzioni. Florence: Nintendo (Italian). Page 13.
  14. ^ 2011. Super Mario Land (Electronic Manual). Nintendo of Europe GmbH (Italian). Page 14.
  15. ^ 2011. Super Mario Land (Electronic Manual). Nintendo of America (Mexican Spanish). Page 14.
  16. ^ Club Nintendo, editors (1990). "Super Mario Land" in Club Nintendo Classic. Großostheim: Nintendo of Europe GmbH (European Spanish). Page 7.
  17. ^ McClellan, Mark, Bill Vallely, Dennis Francis, Art Nichols, Jade, and The Gradations (1991). "Världen är Bra Liten DEL 2" in Nintendo-Magasinet, no. 2. Atlantic Förlags AB (Swedish). Page 23.