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|description=A bronze bell with eyes | |description=A bronze bell with eyes | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' ([[List of games by date#2013|2013]]) | |first_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' ([[List of games by date#2013|2013]]) | ||
|effect=Lets Mario turn into [[Lucky Cat Mario]] | |effect=Lets [[Cat Mario]] turn into [[Lucky Cat Mario]] | ||
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The '''Lucky Bell'''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ThPAYK9cJI&t=5m04s The Cat Mario Show #12]</ref> (called the '''Lucky Cat''' power-up<ref>[http://www.primagames.com/games/super-mario-3d-world/walkthrough/super-mario-3d-world-walkthrough-world-10-world-mushroom Super Mario 3D World Walkthrough - World 10: World Mushroom] ([[Prima Games]] website)</ref> by the Prima Official Game Guide) is an item introduced in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', resembling a bronze [[wikipedia:Jingle_bell|jingle bell]] (or possibly [[wikipedia:Bell_(instrument)#Konguro'o|konguro'o]]) with eyes. It | The '''Lucky Bell'''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ThPAYK9cJI&t=5m04s The Cat Mario Show #12]</ref> (called the '''Lucky Cat''' power-up<ref>[http://www.primagames.com/games/super-mario-3d-world/walkthrough/super-mario-3d-world-walkthrough-world-10-world-mushroom Super Mario 3D World Walkthrough - World 10: World Mushroom] ([[Prima Games]] website)</ref> by the Prima Official Game Guide) is an item introduced in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', resembling a bronze [[wikipedia:Jingle_bell|jingle bell]] (or possibly [[wikipedia:Bell_(instrument)#Konguro'o|konguro'o]]) with eyes. It turns [[Mario]] into his [[Cat Mario|Cat form]] with an added bell collar; this version of the form lets him transform into [[Lucky Cat Mario]], very akin to the [[Tanooki Suit]]'s [[Statue Mario|Statue form]], except it gives him coins while falling and makes him [[Invincible Mario|invincible]]; however, it does not protect him against [[Lava|lava]] or being crushed. It is considered an upgrade of the [[Super Bell]], as later in the game, it replaces the Super Bell in the remixed courses. The Lucky Bell starts appearing in the Bonus World, [[World Mushroom (Super Mario 3D World)|World Mushroom]] in the level World Mushroom-2, [[Spiky Mount Beanpole]]. | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
Revision as of 15:40, July 26, 2020
- Not to be confused with Lucy Belle.
The Lucky Bell[1] (called the Lucky Cat power-up[2] by the Prima Official Game Guide) is an item introduced in Super Mario 3D World, resembling a bronze jingle bell (or possibly konguro'o) with eyes. It turns Mario into his Cat form with an added bell collar; this version of the form lets him transform into Lucky Cat Mario, very akin to the Tanooki Suit's Statue form, except it gives him coins while falling and makes him invincible; however, it does not protect him against lava or being crushed. It is considered an upgrade of the Super Bell, as later in the game, it replaces the Super Bell in the remixed courses. The Lucky Bell starts appearing in the Bonus World, World Mushroom in the level World Mushroom-2, Spiky Mount Beanpole.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | マネキネコベル[3] Maneki-neko Beru |
Maneki-Neko Bell |
| Dutch | Geluksbel |
Luck Bell |
| German | Glücksglocke |
Lucky Bell |
| Spanish (NOE) | Cascabel Fortuna |
Luck Bell |
Trivia
- The Lucky Bell is the only power-up item in Super Mario 3D World to not have a corresponding Stamp.
- The statue the characters turn into is reminiscent of the popular Maneki-neko statues in Japan.
- Interestingly, while Mario, Peach, Toad and Rosalina raise their right paw, a gesture used to bring in wealth and good fortune, Luigi is depicted with his left paw up, commonly associated with businesses and owners wanting to bring in customers.
