Fly Guy

A Fly Guy (also known as a Fire Guy) is a sub-species of Shy Guy. Their appearance is very much similar to that of a regular Shy Guy, but with the addition of the propeller on their head which is used to fly. Fly Guys have been used for various jobs, most commonly to carry items, sometimes harmful things such as bombs, or something to benefit the player, such as coins. They are not to be confused with Flying Shy Guys or Sky Guys.

''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Fly Guys make their first appearance in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. In the game they were used to carry items like Red Coins, 1-Ups, Coins, ? Clouds or even bombs. In some levels they would swoop down carrying a ? Cloud or a Red Coin, and if the item was not obtained in time the Fly Guy would float back up and laugh mockingly. There was also flashing Fly Guys that flew around flashing like they were invincible and if you didn't pop a balloon after a while, it turns into a Green Fly Guy and fly away and laugh mockingly.

''Yoshi's Story
Fly Guys also make an appearance in Yoshi's Story, in groups of four. If all four were defeated with one egg, Yoshi would be awarded with a melon. They appear in Stage 3-3: Poochy and Nippy, Stage 3-4: Frustration, and Stage 5-3: Shy Guy Limbo.

''Yoshi's Island DS
Fly Guys behaved similarly in Yoshi's Island DS as they did in the original, except they did not carry bombs and their laugh is much, much higher pitched. 5 of them, one carrying a Red Coin, 2 with 1-ups, and 2 with Coins, appeared in the Island Museum. Found in the Shy Guy exhibit

''Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS
In Super Mario 64 and Super Mario 64 DS, Fly Guys appear in Shifting Sand Land, Tiny-Huge Island, Tall Tall Mountain, Rainbow Cruise, and Snowman's Land. Here, they are called Fire Guys. Rather than simply carrying an item, Fire Guys have the ability to spit fireballs at Mario (possibly being the only game where Fly Guys produce fire), as well as diving at Mario to attack him. If Mario stomps a Fly Guy in Super Mario 64, he will Spin Jump high up into the air. This allows him to reach high places. The Fly Guys share this effect with the Spindrifts.

Mario Party series
Fly Guys have been noted for some important roles in the Mario Party series; for example, Fly Guy is responsible for Duel mini-games in Mario Party 5. A secret technique with the mic causes Fly guys to fly across the menu screen in Mario Party 6. However, they only appear through cameos. Two Fly Guys also appear on the game cover's boxart of Mario Party 8 (as seen at the top of the page). They also appear in the mini-games King of the Thrill, where they carry the losing team as seen in the background. Additionally, in the same mini-game, if two characters fall off at the same time during a fight, a Fly Guy will carry the character who falls off just after the other falls off up to the top platform for the next part of the fight (or for the victory if the character falls off during the last part of the mini-game). In another mini-game, Mosh-Pit Playroom, they carry the basket of balls for the characters to pop, as well as the basket of confetti to rain down onto the champion of the mini-game. Two Fly Guys are also seen holding the 8000 points sign in Test for the Best.

''Mario Power Tennis
Fly Guy debuted in the Mario Tennis series with Mario Power Tennis, as a secret character known for his trickiness. He could be unlocked by beating the Mushroom Cup, the Flower Cup and Star Cup in singles. His Offensive Power Shot is the Tornado Twist, which envelopes the returning player in a whirlwind while messing up controls, and his Defensive Power Shot is the Tornado Return, which he uses a whirlwind to return the ball from anywhere.

''Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Fly Guys had minor roles in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, appearing as enemies in Star Hill. They carried time bombs and every attack of theirs uses it. The number on the bomb varies 3, 2, 1, and 0 where it explodes and hurts the victim even more. The first attack the evil menace flies into the air over a bro. and drops it. Halfway in the top screen means Luigi, all the way top means Mario. It can be countered with the hammer. Every counter or hit makes the bomb lose one number. If it hits zero it will explode in the Fly Guy's hand and damage it. If the Fly Guy survives, it'll get a new bomb. The other attack is rocking back and forth and then throw it. The number of times it rocks depends on who gets hit. If it rocks an odd number of times or immediately throws it, it will roll towards Luigi, and if it rocks an even number of times, it will roll towards Mario. This can only be dodged by jumping.

They also appeared if the player caused a Boom Guy to lose its launcher. A pair of red Fly Guys will drop a new one on its head. The same thing applies for Elite Boom Guys except the Fly Guys are blue. Fly Guys also appear when a Handfake uses a Bowser cut-out attack, where it carries a flame cut-out and flies towards Luigi to attempt to damage him (Boo is used to attack Mario).

Paper Mario series
Although Fly Guys didn't appear in Paper Mario a similar Shy Guy named Sky Guy was in the game. Fly Guys were going to appear in Super Paper Mario but they were taken out, but still have sprites in the game's coding. They had propellers on their backs, instead of their heads.

''Mario Hoops 3-on-3
Fly Guy appears in Mario Hoops 3-on-3 as an unlockable character. It is unlocked if the player gets at least a bronze trophy in the Star Tourney on hard mode. Fly Guy is also classified as a tricky character, the others being Boo, Paratroopa, and Moogle. Its special shot is the Thunder Shot, which can be used if the player taps an "S" shape on the touch screen.

''Super Smash Bros. Brawl
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Fly Guys were featured in the Yoshi's Island stage. They are usually holding some kind of food. If they are attacked, they will drop the food they are holding and fly away. A Fly Guy also appeared as a Sticker, depicting its artwork from Mario Power Tennis.

''Mario Power Tennis

 * Skill Type: Tricky
 * Offensive Power Shot: Tornado Twist
 * Defensive Power Shot: Tornado Return

''Mario Hoops 3-on-3

 * Type: Tricky
 * Special Shot: Thunder Shot
 * Letter to Tap: S

Sub-Species

 * Leaf Guy
 * Mecha Fly Guy
 * Whirly Fly Guy