Swipin' Stu
| Swipin' Stu | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Artwork from Super Mario Sunshine | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario Sunshine (2002) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) | ||
| Variant of | Winged Strollin' Stu | ||
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A Swipin' Stu,[1][2] also known as a Flying Goomba,[3] Doro Kuri,[4] and Kuri,[5] is a green variety of Winged Strollin' Stu in Super Mario Sunshine. Swipin' Stus appear in Episode 5, Episode 6, Episode 7, and Episode 8 of Pinna Park on its beach. Swipin' Stus are larger than the blue Winged Strollin' Stus. The green pattern wraps around the Swipin' Stu's head, similar to a hoodie. A Swipin' Stu's skin is slightly darker than that of a normal Strollin' Stu. Swipin' Stus attack when Mario walks beneath them, attempting to land on him. If a Swipin' Stu succeeds, it steals his cap and spontaneously sprouts a mustache similar to Mario's. Without his cap, Mario slowly loses health when in direct sunlight. To retrieve his cap, Mario must either ground-pound the Swipin' Stu and take it back or re-enter Pinna Park. Swipin' Stus drop five coins when defeated.
Originally, Swipin' Stus with feet and no wings were intended to appear during the boss fight with King Boo.[6] However, this was removed from the final game.
GalleryEdit
Screenshot of a normal Swipin' Stu from Super Mario Sunshine
Screenshot of a Swipin' Stu with Mario's cap from Super Mario Sunshine
Additional namesEdit
Internal namesEdit
| Game | File | Name | Meaning
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Sunshine | dorohane[7] | Dorohane | From「泥棒」(dorobō, bandit) and hanekuri (Winged Strollin' Stu); note that the unused variant is "dorokuri"[8] |
Names in other languagesEdit
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ハネクリン＜緑＞[9] / ハネクリン（緑）[10] Hanekurin (midori) |
Winged Strollin' Stu (green) |
| French | Stu ailé (vert)[11] |
Winged Stu (green) |
| German | Räuber-Stu |
Robber Stu |
| Italian | Stu-Vagante volante[12] Para Stu verde[13] |
Flying Strollin' Stu Green Para Stu |
TriviaEdit
- The Swipin' Stu gaining Mario's mustache after stealing and donning his cap coincidentally resembles the capture mechanic from Super Mario Odyssey.
ReferencesEdit
- ^ Hodgson, David S J, Bryan Stratton, and Stephen Stratton. Super Mario Sunshine Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 17.
- ^ Nintendo of America (September 16, 2020). Did Swipin’ Stu really think no one would recognize him like this? #SuperMario3DAllStars. Twitter. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- ^ Loe, Casey. Super Mario Sunshine Perfect Guide. Page 70.
- ^ Bogenn, Tim, and Doug Walsh. Super Mario Sunshine BradyGames Official Strategy Guide. Page 6.
- ^ Bogenn, Tim, and Doug Walsh. Super Mario Sunshine BradyGames Official Strategy Guide. Page 82.
- ^ TCRF
- ^ Super Mario Sunshine, internal filename root/data/scene/pinnaBeach3.szs/scene/hanekuri/dorohane.bmd
- ^ Super Mario Sunshine, internal filename root/data/scene/delfinoBoss.szs\scene\dorokuri
- ^ Shogakukan. 「スーパーマリオサンシャイン任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Super Mario Sunshine Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Page 21.
- ^ Shogakukan. 2015. Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook, Super Mario Sunshine section, page 99.
- ^ Super Mario Encyclopedia, pag. 100
- ^ Italian Super Mario Sunshine Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 101.
- ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia, Super Mario Sunshine section, page 100.
