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Poplin
Poplin with Wonder Seed render
First appearance Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)
Comparable
Flower Kingdom from the August 31, 2023 Nintendo Direct
Poplins with the main characters of Super Mario Bros. Wonder

The Poplins are a race of Toad-like creatures seen with flower buds or blooming flowers on their heads who make their debut in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. They are inhabitants of the Flower Kingdom, ruled by Prince Florian. Poplins have olive skin and round black eyes with white pupils, and wear outfits based on traditional Arabian clothing, including what resembles a hijab under their flower caps.

Poplins appear throughout Super Mario Bros. Wonder and assist Mario and co. in their journey by hosting Poplin Shops in various worlds. Others are imprisoned by Bowser at the end of courses. After reaching the Goal Pole, the Poplin is freed and will reward the player with a Wonder Seed as thanks. If the player completes a level in Elephant form with water stored in their trunk, they will water the Poplin, causing the bud on their head to bloom.[1]

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ポプリン[?]
Popurin
Portmanteau of「ポプリ」(popuri, potpourri) and the Japanese endearing diminutive「~りん」(-rin)
Chinese (traditional) 苞普林[?]
Bāopǔlín
Transliteration of Japanese name;「苞」also means "bud"
Italian Poplin[2] -
Portuguese Poplin[3] -
Spanish Poplin[4] -

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