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Revision as of 08:27, May 27, 2020

Not to be confused with Lucy Belle.

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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 lets Mario 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.

References