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(I always imagined Tippi had a monotone voice. Anyway, should she be counted as a human? I hear she's changed back to normal at the end of the game.)
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[[Image:Tippi.png|thumb|right|'''Tippi''', the first Pixl obtained in ''Super Paper Mario''.]]
[[Image: Tippi.png|thumb|right|'''Tippi''', the first Pixl obtained in ''Super Paper Mario''.]]


'''Tippi''' (real name '''Lady Timpani''')  is a [[Pixl]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. She will aid [[Mario]] in searching for secret areas. The player can use the [[Wii Remote]] to [[tattle]] on enemies, search for other secrets, and hidden doors by using her. She resembles a butterfly, and is the first of many Pixls that Mario and team will find. Unlike the other ''Paper Mario'' tattle partners Mario has had, Tippi tattles in third person.  
'''Tippi''' (real name '''Lady Timpani''')  is a [[Pixl]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. She will aid [[Mario]] in searching for secret areas. The player can use the [[Wii Remote]] to [[tattle]] on enemies, search for other secrets, and hidden doors by using her. She resembles a butterfly, and is the first of many Pixls that Mario and team will find. Unlike the other ''Paper Mario'' tattle partners Mario has had, Tippi tattles in third person.  
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During the game, it is revealed that she was in love with a man named [[Lord Blumiere]], who became [[Count Bleck]] when she disappeared. It is also revealed that she was originally a girl who [[Merlon]] found weak. Merlon is the one who changed her into a Pixl. Her true form is a human. At the end of the game, she marries Blumiere to stop [[The Void]]. Upon doing this, though, they both disappeared, but reappeared in their perfect world. After the credits, a man and woman's silhouettes are seen on a grassy field. It is implied that these two are Blumiere and Timpani, living happily with each other until their games are over.
During the game, it is revealed that she was in love with a man named [[Lord Blumiere]], who became [[Count Bleck]] when she disappeared. It is also revealed that she was originally a girl who [[Merlon]] found weak. Merlon is the one who changed her into a Pixl. Her true form is a human. At the end of the game, she marries Blumiere to stop [[The Void]]. Upon doing this, though, they both disappeared, but reappeared in their perfect world. After the credits, a man and woman's silhouettes are seen on a grassy field. It is implied that these two are Blumiere and Timpani, living happily with each other until their games are over.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==


* Her name derives from the word ''tip'' as in ''Tips and Tricks''.
* Her name derives from the word tip as in Tips and Tricks.
* Tippi's real name is "Lady Timpani" which is derived from the timpani, a large, drum-like instrument.
* Tippi's real name is "Lady Timpani" which is derived from the timpani, a large, drum-like instrument.
* She has the same abilities as [[Goombario]] and [[Goombella]].
* She has the same abilities as [[Goombario]] and [[Goombella]].
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* After [[Francis]] kidnaps her, he renames her "Francine".
* After [[Francis]] kidnaps her, he renames her "Francine".
* There are various instances where the player can't use Tippi: when she was kidnapped by Francis, shortly after the events of Chapter 4, when Mario first goes to [[The Underwhere]], when [[Luigi]] fights [[Dimentio]] by himself, the first part of the final battle with [[Super Dimentio]], and after Tippi marries Bleck. It is this last instance where Tippi never returns. Optionally, the player can buy [[Tiptron]], a robotic version of Tippi, from [[Francis]].  
* There are various instances where the player can't use Tippi: when she was kidnapped by Francis, shortly after the events of Chapter 4, when Mario first goes to [[The Underwhere]], when [[Luigi]] fights [[Dimentio]] by himself, the first part of the final battle with [[Super Dimentio]], and after Tippi marries Bleck. It is this last instance where Tippi never returns. Optionally, the player can buy [[Tiptron]], a robotic version of Tippi, from [[Francis]].  
*Her [[Catch Card]] is found on the tenth floor of the [[Flipside]] [[Pit of 100 Trials]].
* Her [[Catch Card]] is found on the tenth floor of the [[Flipside]] [[Pit of 100 Trials]].
*It is hinted that she falls in love with Mario throughout the chapters, until the final chapter where she loves Blumiere again.
* It is hinted that she falls in love with Mario throughout the chapters, until the final chapter where she loves Blumiere again.
 
== [[Catch Card]] ==


==[[Catch Card]]==
[[Image: 228. Tippi Card.JPG|frame|Tippi's Catch Card.]]
[[Image:228. Tippi Card.JPG|frame|Tippi's Catch Card.]]


'''Card Type:''' Rare
'''Card Type:''' Rare

Revision as of 11:32, June 18, 2007

Artwork of Tippi from Super Paper Mario.
Tippi, the first Pixl obtained in Super Paper Mario.

Tippi (real name Lady Timpani) is a Pixl in Super Paper Mario. She will aid Mario in searching for secret areas. The player can use the Wii Remote to tattle on enemies, search for other secrets, and hidden doors by using her. She resembles a butterfly, and is the first of many Pixls that Mario and team will find. Unlike the other Paper Mario tattle partners Mario has had, Tippi tattles in third person.

During the game, it is revealed that she was in love with a man named Lord Blumiere, who became Count Bleck when she disappeared. It is also revealed that she was originally a girl who Merlon found weak. Merlon is the one who changed her into a Pixl. Her true form is a human. At the end of the game, she marries Blumiere to stop The Void. Upon doing this, though, they both disappeared, but reappeared in their perfect world. After the credits, a man and woman's silhouettes are seen on a grassy field. It is implied that these two are Blumiere and Timpani, living happily with each other until their games are over.

Trivia

  • Her name derives from the word tip as in Tips and Tricks.
  • Tippi's real name is "Lady Timpani" which is derived from the timpani, a large, drum-like instrument.
  • She has the same abilities as Goombario and Goombella.
  • In the Japanese version, Tippi is called Anna.
  • After Francis kidnaps her, he renames her "Francine".
  • There are various instances where the player can't use Tippi: when she was kidnapped by Francis, shortly after the events of Chapter 4, when Mario first goes to The Underwhere, when Luigi fights Dimentio by himself, the first part of the final battle with Super Dimentio, and after Tippi marries Bleck. It is this last instance where Tippi never returns. Optionally, the player can buy Tiptron, a robotic version of Tippi, from Francis.
  • Her Catch Card is found on the tenth floor of the Flipside Pit of 100 Trials.
  • It is hinted that she falls in love with Mario throughout the chapters, until the final chapter where she loves Blumiere again.

Catch Card

File:228. Tippi Card.JPG
Tippi's Catch Card.

Card Type: Rare

Card Description: It's Tippi, your friendly...friend. And guide. Her name was Timpani before Merlon turned her into a Pixl.

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