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|full_name=Starfy | |full_name=Starfy | ||
|first_appearance=''[[starfywiki:Densetsu no Stafy|Densetsu no Stafy]]'' (The Legendary Starfy series)<br>''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' (Mario series) | |first_appearance=''[[starfywiki:Densetsu no Stafy|Densetsu no Stafy]]'' (''The Legendary Starfy'' series)<br>''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' (''Mario'' series) | ||
|affiliation=[[Wario]] | |affiliation=[[Wario]] | ||
|species=[[Starfish]]-like creature | |species=[[Starfish]]-like creature | ||
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'''Starfy''' is the name of the hero of [[starfywiki:The Legendary Starfy (series)|''The Legendary Starfy'' series]], known as ''Densetsu no Stafy'' in Japan and originally released in this region only since 2002. The fifth game was released on June 8, 2009 in North America under the name ''The Legendary Starfy''.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/emzhNTUrIKERPORLjoM0Nmqltc2F9zVm ''The Legendary Starfy'' on Nintendo.com]</ref> Previously, he was referred to as by his Japanese name '''Stafy''' in English media. | '''Starfy''' is the name of the hero of [[starfywiki:The Legendary Starfy (series)|''The Legendary Starfy'' series]], known as ''Densetsu no Stafy'' in Japan and originally released in this region only since 2002. The fifth game was released on June 8, 2009 in North America under the name ''The Legendary Starfy''.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/emzhNTUrIKERPORLjoM0Nmqltc2F9zVm ''The Legendary Starfy'' on Nintendo.com]</ref> Previously, he was referred to as by his Japanese name '''Stafy''' in English media. | ||
The ''Starfy'' series itself was created by [[TOSE]], a second-party video game developing company of [[Nintendo]]. Starfy has made four cameos in [[Mario (series)|''Mario'']] or ''Mario''-related games; some ''Mario'' characters also appear in Starfy's games. | The ''The Legendary Starfy'' series itself was created by [[TOSE]], a second-party video game developing company of [[Nintendo]]. Starfy has made four cameos in [[Mario (series)|''Mario'']] or ''Mario''-related games; some ''Mario'' characters also appear in Starfy's games. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''=== | ===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''=== | ||
[[File:Lolzstaffylookscute.png|thumb|The Starfy poster inside the Yoshi Theater.]] | [[File:Lolzstaffylookscute.png|thumb|The Starfy poster inside the Yoshi Theater in ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''.]] | ||
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Starfy made a cameo appearance on a movie poster in the [[Yoshi Theater]]. | In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Starfy made a cameo appearance on a movie poster in the [[Yoshi Theater]]. | ||
===''Super Princess Peach''=== | ===''Super Princess Peach''=== | ||
In ''Super Princess Peach'', Starfy makes a cameo as the enemy known as "[[Starfish]]". | In ''Super Princess Peach'', Starfy makes a cameo as the enemy known as "[[Starfish]]". The game's Glossary even describes him as "A star-shaped foe rumored to be the prince of a kingdom?" | ||
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''=== | ===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''=== | ||
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===''Densetsu no Stafy'' series=== | ===''Densetsu no Stafy'' series=== | ||
====''Densetsu no Stafy 3''==== | ====''Densetsu no Stafy 3''==== | ||
[[File:Stafi-Wario.jpg|thumb|right|Wario with | [[File:Stafi-Wario.jpg|thumb|right|Wario with Stafy in ''Densetsu no Stafy 3''.]] | ||
In ''Densetsu no Stafy 3'', [[Wario]] makes a cameo appearance in [[World]] 8. Throughout this world, Wario assists Starfy with completing the levels, giving the player four different treasures - a "Wario cap", a Wario nose/mustache combo, a copy of [[WarioWare, Inc.]] with a Game Boy Advance, and a pile of gold. In each level, Wario is affected by one of his three more common status effects - [[Puffy Wario]], [[Flaming Wario]] and [[Bubble Wario]], all of which Wario uses to help Starfy complete the level. | In ''Densetsu no Stafy 3'', [[Wario]] makes a cameo appearance in [[World]] 8. Throughout this world, Wario assists Starfy with completing the levels, giving the player four different treasures - a "Wario cap", a Wario nose/mustache combo, a copy of [[WarioWare|WarioWare, Inc.]] with a Game Boy Advance, and a pile of gold. In each level, Wario is affected by one of his three more common status effects - [[Puffy Wario]], [[Flaming Wario]] and [[Bubble Wario]], all of which Wario uses to help Starfy complete the level. | ||
====''Densetsu no Stafy 4''==== | ====''Densetsu no Stafy 4''==== | ||
[[File:Stapy Peach Perry costume Stafy 4.png|thumb|left|Starly wearing the Peach costume.]] | [[File:Stapy Peach Perry costume Stafy 4.png|thumb|left|Starly wearing the Peach costume in ''Densetsu no Stafy 4''.]] | ||
In ''Densetsu no Stafy 4'', one of the collectable costumes for Starfy and his sister Starly (Stapy in Japan) is based on [[Princess Peach]]. Starly is also holding [[Perry]], the parasol from ''Super Princess Peach''. This costume is one of the winners of a costume designing contest hold in Japan for fans. | In ''Densetsu no Stafy 4'', one of the collectable costumes for Starfy and his sister Starly (Stapy in Japan) is based on [[Princess Peach]]. Starly is also holding [[Perry]], the parasol from ''Super Princess Peach''. This costume is one of the winners of a costume designing contest hold in Japan for fans. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
File:Stafy.jpg|<center>Starfy artwork from ''Densetsu no Stafy'' | File:Stafy.jpg|<center>Starfy artwork from ''Densetsu no Stafy''. | ||
File:SSBB Stafy.png|<center>Artwork from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' | File:SSBB Stafy.png|<center>Artwork from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. | ||
File:Legend of starfy.PNG|<center>North American | File:Legend of starfy.PNG|<center>North American boxart from ''The Legendary Starfy''. | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
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*Contradicting popular belief, Starfy is neither a starfish nor a star. | *Contradicting popular belief, Starfy is neither a starfish nor a star. | ||
*[[starfywiki:Moe|Moe]] (Kyrosouke) has a personality similar to Wario's. In ''The Legendary Starfy'', when Starfy wants to help Bunston, Moe suggests they find treasure instead. | *[[starfywiki:Moe|Moe]] (Kyrosouke) has a personality similar to Wario's. In ''The Legendary Starfy'', when Starfy wants to help Bunston, Moe suggests they find treasure instead. | ||
*Starfy resembles [[Luma (species)|Luma]]s. | *Starfy resembles [[Luma (species)|Luma]]s from the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' games. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 05:56, May 18, 2011
Template:Character-infobox Starfy is the name of the hero of The Legendary Starfy series, known as Densetsu no Stafy in Japan and originally released in this region only since 2002. The fifth game was released on June 8, 2009 in North America under the name The Legendary Starfy.[1] Previously, he was referred to as by his Japanese name Stafy in English media.
The The Legendary Starfy series itself was created by TOSE, a second-party video game developing company of Nintendo. Starfy has made four cameos in Mario or Mario-related games; some Mario characters also appear in Starfy's games.
History
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
File:Lolzstaffylookscute.png
The Starfy poster inside the Yoshi Theater in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.
In Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Starfy made a cameo appearance on a movie poster in the Yoshi Theater.
Super Princess Peach
In Super Princess Peach, Starfy makes a cameo as the enemy known as "Starfish". The game's Glossary even describes him as "A star-shaped foe rumored to be the prince of a kingdom?"
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Starfy also appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, as an Assist Trophy character. However, unlike most Assist Trophies, Starfy is vulnerable to opposing attacks, and can be sent flying out of the stage easily. He makes up for this with strong attacks, as well as a wide range of moves, such as a spin attack, and a fiery explosion.
Densetsu no Stafy series
Densetsu no Stafy 3
File:Stafi-Wario.jpg
Wario with Stafy in Densetsu no Stafy 3.
In Densetsu no Stafy 3, Wario makes a cameo appearance in World 8. Throughout this world, Wario assists Starfy with completing the levels, giving the player four different treasures - a "Wario cap", a Wario nose/mustache combo, a copy of WarioWare, Inc. with a Game Boy Advance, and a pile of gold. In each level, Wario is affected by one of his three more common status effects - Puffy Wario, Flaming Wario and Bubble Wario, all of which Wario uses to help Starfy complete the level.
Densetsu no Stafy 4
File:Stapy Peach Perry costume Stafy 4.png
Starly wearing the Peach costume in Densetsu no Stafy 4.
In Densetsu no Stafy 4, one of the collectable costumes for Starfy and his sister Starly (Stapy in Japan) is based on Princess Peach. Starly is also holding Perry, the parasol from Super Princess Peach. This costume is one of the winners of a costume designing contest hold in Japan for fans.
Trophy Information from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
| Name | Image | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starfy | File:StafyTrophy.jpg | GBA Densetsu no Stafy | The prince of the kingdom of Tenkai. He's a bit spacey and clumsy, but when he sets his mind to something, he gives it his all. Stafy gets help from his friends Kyorosuke the clam and the wizened Lobjii-san. Stafy sometimes dons a pig suit and throws pork cutlets. In Densetsu No Stafy 3, Stafy meets Wario and goes with him to steal the treasures of the deep. |
| GBA Densetsu no Stafy 2 |
Gallery
- Stafy.jpg
Starfy artwork from Densetsu no Stafy. 
Artwork from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. - Legend of starfy.PNG
North American boxart from The Legendary Starfy.
Trivia
- Contradicting popular belief, Starfy is neither a starfish nor a star.
- Moe (Kyrosouke) has a personality similar to Wario's. In The Legendary Starfy, when Starfy wants to help Bunston, Moe suggests they find treasure instead.
- Starfy resembles Lumas from the Super Mario Galaxy games.
References
| Super Smash Bros. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playable characters | Donkey Kong • Fox • Kirby • Link • Luigi • Mario • Yoshi • Others | |||
| Non-playable characters | Bob-omb • Whispy Woods | |||
| Bosses | Giant Donkey Kong • Metal Mario | |||
| Stages | Peach's Castle • Yoshi's Island • Congo Jungle • Hyrule Castle • Mushroom Kingdom • Others | |||
| Items | Barrel • Bob-omb • Crate • Egg • Fire Flower • Green Shell • Hammer • Red Shell • Star • Star Rod • Target | |||
| Moves | Miscellaneous | Jump • Taunt | ||
| Special | Standard | Up | Down | |
| Mario | Fireball | Super Jump Punch | Mario Tornado | |
| Luigi | Green Fireball | Luigi Cyclone | ||
| Donkey Kong | Giant Punch | Spinning Kong | Hand Slap | |
| Yoshi | Egg Lay | Egg Throw | Yoshi Bomb | |
| Other | Gallery • Glitches • Pre-release and unused content • Quotes • Staff | |||
