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[[File:SM3DW Early Hop-Chop Concept Art.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Concept art of a Hop-Chops]]
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'''Hop-Chops''' are uncommon enemies that first appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]''. They are sentient green springboards with a square head, red eyes, and sharp teeth. These enemies usually appear in groups of three or more, and reside in areas where a [[springboard]] is required for objects, like [[Green Star]]s.
'''Hop-Chops''' are uncommon enemies that appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''. They are sentient green springboards with a square head, red eyes, and sharp teeth. These enemies usually appear in groups of three or more, and reside in areas where a [[springboard]] is required to obtain a collectible, such as a [[Green Star]].


==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario 3D World''===
===''Super Mario 3D World''===
In ''Super Mario 3D World'', when players approach a group of Hop-Chops, they will begin to bounce towards them. Hop-Chops can be defeated by jumping on top of them, hitting them with projectiles, or swiping them with the [[Tanooki Mario|Tanooki tail]] or [[Cat Mario|Cat claws]]. Defeating a Hop-Chops sometimes turns it into a [[springboard]] which the player can carry and use, and is often used as a puzzle element in which the player has to figure out which Hop-Chops among the group will turn into a springboard upon defeat, rather than just falling apart into pieces. If a Hop-Chops does not break apart after being attacked, a sound will play signaling that the player has found the 'correct' one.
Hops-Chops debut in ''Super Mario 3D World'', and are usually found in groups. When players approach a Hop-Chops, it will begin to bounce toward them. Hop-Chops can be defeated by any attack. Defeating a Hop-Chops sometimes turns it into a [[Springboard]] which the player can carry and use. Usually, one Hop-Chops per group can turn into a springboard. If left as a springboard for too long, a Hop-Chops will turn back into an enemy. This can also happen while it is carried.
 
As springboards, Hop-Chops can be picked up, carried, and thrown. Much like [[Brolder]]s, Hop-Chops that do not break upon being hit will come back to life if they are not attacked after a certain period of time. Also like Brolders, if a Hop-Chops turns back to normal while in a player's hands, that player will take damage before dropping them.


===''Super Mario Maker 2''===
===''Super Mario Maker 2''===
[[File:SMM2 SM3DW Big Hop-Chop.png|thumb|left|100px]]
[[File:SMM2 SM3DW Big Hop-Chop.png|thumb|left|100px]]
Hop-Chops reappear as enemies that can be placed in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' stages, exclusively in the ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' style. In this game, they can be jumped on for a higher bounce, acting like Trampolines.
Hop-Chops reappear as enemies that can be placed in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' stages, exclusively in the ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' style. In this game, they no longer are defeated when jumped on, instead acting like Trampolines initially.
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Revision as of 18:18, September 14, 2019

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An early concept art from Super Mario 3D World, depicting Hop-Chops.
Concept art of a Hop-Chops

Hop-Chops are uncommon enemies that appear in Super Mario 3D World and Super Mario Maker 2. They are sentient green springboards with a square head, red eyes, and sharp teeth. These enemies usually appear in groups of three or more, and reside in areas where a springboard is required to obtain a collectible, such as a Green Star.

History

Super Mario 3D World

Hops-Chops debut in Super Mario 3D World, and are usually found in groups. When players approach a Hop-Chops, it will begin to bounce toward them. Hop-Chops can be defeated by any attack. Defeating a Hop-Chops sometimes turns it into a Springboard which the player can carry and use. Usually, one Hop-Chops per group can turn into a springboard. If left as a springboard for too long, a Hop-Chops will turn back into an enemy. This can also happen while it is carried.

Super Mario Maker 2

A Big Hop-Chops in the Super Mario 3D World style from Super Mario Maker 2

Hop-Chops reappear as enemies that can be placed in Super Mario Maker 2 stages, exclusively in the Super Mario 3D World style. In this game, they no longer are defeated when jumped on, instead acting like Trampolines initially.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ホッパー[1]
Hoppā
Hopper

Dutch Hop-Chops
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German Schnappolin
From "schnappen" (snap) and "Trampolin" (trampoline)
Korean 뛰용뛰용
Ttuiyongttuiyong
From 띠용띠용 (onomatopoeia for bouncing)

Russian Прыг-ням
Pryg-nyam
From прыг-скок pryg-skok (onomatopoeia for hopping) and ням nyam (yum).

Spanish (NOA) Ñampolín
From "ñam" (yum) and "trampolín" (trampoline)

References

  1. ^ Shogakukan. 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, Super Mario 3D World section, page 227.