Kicks
- "Awright there, young [sir/miss]... Fancy a shoe shine?"
- — Kicks,Animal Crossing: City Folk
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Artwork fromAnimal Crossing: New Horizons | ||||||||
| Species | Gender | |||||||
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| Skunk | ||||||||
| Birthday | November 30th | |||||||
| Favorite saying | "You never know how things might turn out." | |||||||
| Role | Shoe shining[nb 1] Shoe, sock, and bag selling[nb 2] | |||||||
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| Other appearances | ||||||||
Name in other languages シャンク 패트릭 Sciuscià Schubert 薛革 Blaise Betunio Kicks 薛革 Blaise Betunio Кикс | ||||||||
Kicks is askunk in theAnimal Crossing series. He first appears inAnimal Crossing: City Folk, where he shines the player'sshoes in thecity. InAnimal Crossing: New Leaf,Pocket Camp, andNew Horizons, he sells shoes andsocks at his ownshop or stall. His name is a slang term for sneakers, referring to his shoe-related businesses.
Characteristics[edit]
Appearance[edit]
Kicks is a skunk with black and white fur, as well as a tan nose and insides of his ears. He wears a beige hat and suspenders. In his appearance inCity Folk, he is depicted without a shirt. This depiction of Kicks is his Lv. 2 outfit in theBoard Game foramiibo Festival. SinceNew Leaf, he wears a white collar shirt beneath his suspenders. When talking, he will move his nose up and down, similar toTom Nook,Timmy and Tommy, the Able Sisters,anteaters, andRedd.
Personality[edit]
Kicks is implied to speak with aCockney accent; for example, he pronounces "alright" as "awright" or "hello" as "'allo," and frequently uses words such as "mate," "crikey," and "chum."
Appearances[edit]
InCity Folk[edit]
- See also:Shoes § In City Folk
InAnimal Crossing: City Folk, Kicks appears on the steps of a run-down building in thecity to the right of theauction house. He can shine the player's shoes for 500Bells, changing the color of the shoes. He asks the player how they want to match their shoe color to their current appearance: "Go by color" or "Match my style." After the player has their shoes shined 16 times, Kicks allows them to choose shoe types of the opposite gender.
Kicks's services are available from 9 AM to 9 PM and he does not appear when it israining orsnowing.
InNew Leaf[edit]
InAnimal Crossing: New Leaf, Kicks opens aneponymous shop onMain Street once the player has spent 8,000Bells at theAble Sisters and lived in town for ten days. The shop sells shoes and socks.
In theWelcome amiibo update, Kicks can appear in hisRV at thecampground when hisamiibo is scanned.Kicks's pic can also be obtained fromWisp after his amiibo is scanned.
InNew Horizons[edit]
InAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, Kicks visits theplaza at least every two weeks if theAble Sisters is built andResident Services is upgraded to a building. He sets up a stall that sells shoes, socks, andbags. With the release of the2.0 update, Kicks also has a shop open at the plaza onHarv's Island.
Kicks' shop closes at 10 p.m. when the other shops close.
Items sold by Kicks inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons
Kicks's poster can be obtained fromNook Shopping after inviting him toPhotopia via his amiibo.
Prior to its removal in version 2.0, when the player scans Kicks'samiibo card and tries to invite him, he will say:
'Allo?Kicks here. Hm?Player, is it? What's the good word, my chum.
Swing by the ol'campsite? Maybe... Nah. 'Fraid I'm drownin' in work. Shoes don't shine themselves.
Don't go takin' this is wrong way. Got it, chum? Honestly, thanks for thinkin' of me!
Inamiibo Festival[edit]
Kicks appears as a playable character in theBoard Game mode ofAnimal Crossing: amiibo Festival.
InPocket Camp[edit]
InAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Kicks appears occasionally in theMarket Place, selling shoes and socks. His shop sells 3 items per day.
Other appearances[edit]
InSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]
Kicks appears as a trophy inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.
| Description | NTSC-U:Crikey! This shoeshine has really come up in the world. He used to work in a faraway city, but now he runs a shoe store with an impressive collection of shoes to choose from. And you can tell from that sharp-looking hat he's wearing that his is a style you can trust. PAL:Hello, chum! This friendly shoe shop owner used to shine shoes in the city, but now he's managed to save up enough money for his own little shop in town. His outfit might make him look like he sweeps chimneys for a living, but don't worry - you definitely won't find any soot on his wares, awright? | |
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| Acquisition | Random | |
InSuper Mario Maker[edit]
Kicks appears as an unlockable costume inSuper Mario Maker. The costume can be unlocked by scanning Kicks's amiibo or by clearing the 100 Mario Challenge on Normal difficulty or harder.
InWarioWare Gold[edit]
InWarioWare Gold, Kicks's amiibo figure can be scanned in theWario's amiibo Sketch mode to haveWario draw Kicks.
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
Kicks appears as a spirit inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
| Category | Class | Slot cost |
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| Advanced (★★) | 2 (⬢⬢) | |
| Ability | Sticky-Floor Immunity | |
| Acquisition | ||
| Battle information | ||
| Enemy fighter | Navy Lucario | |
| Type | ||
| Power | ||
| Stage | Town and City | |
| Rules | ||
| Conditions | ||
| Music | Plaza / Title Theme - Animal Crossing: City Folk / Animal Crossing: Wild World | |
Villager information[edit]
InNew Leaf[edit]
| Birthday | Gender | Species |
|---|---|---|
| November 30 | Skunk | |
| Pic version added | Welcome amiibo update | |
| Coffee preferences | ||
| Type of beans | Mocha | |
| Amount of milk | None | |
| Amount of sugar | One spoonful | |
InHappy Home Designer[edit]
| Kicks | ||
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| Birthday | Gender | Species |
| November 30 | Skunk | |
| Umbrella | ||
| House request | ||
| Client's vision | I'll leave it up to you! | |
| Favorite song | ||
| Unlocked items | |
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| Furniture: | |
| Clothing: | |
| Starting house: | ![]() |
RV inWelcome amiibo[edit]
| Description: | Kicks says, "Just because you have one really great pair of shoes, it doesn't mean you don't have room for 30 other really great pairs. Right, guvnah?" |
| Items: | |
| Wall: | |
| Floor: | |
| Music: |
Kicks's "Order furniture" list inAnimal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo
Includes data sourced from theData Spreadsheet for Animal Crossing: New Leaf, compiled byTimeSword3D,AlexBot2004,AlgebraManiacABC,Chubby Bub, Cuyler,HylianAngel,Kalina70,PanchamBro,SuperHamster, andvmario.
InNew Horizons[edit]
| Birthday | Gender | Species |
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| November 30 | Skunk | |
| Initial NookPhone | | |
| Final NookPhone | | |
| Happy Home Paradise traits | ||
| Umbrella | ||
| Hobby | Nature | |
| Book | ||
InHappy Home Paradise[edit]
| Kicks | ||
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| Client's vision | Vacation-Home Concept | |
| Unlocked items | |
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| Furniture: | |
Item list[edit]
The following items can be obtained from Kicks inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons.
Clothing inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons
| # | Item | Image | Buy price | Sell price | Available from | Style | Label theme(s) |
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| 9 | Aerobics leggings | Active | Sporty | ||||
| 53 | Back-bow socks | Cute | Everyday / Fairy tale / Party / Vacation | ||||
| 237 | Color-blocked socks | Cute Elegant | Everyday | ||||
| 247 | Compression tights | Active | Outdoorsy / Sporty / Work | ||||
| 480 | Frilly knee-high socks | Cute | Everyday / Fairy tale / Party / Theatrical | ||||
| 500 | Funny-face socks | Active Cute | Everyday / Comfy | ||||
| 505 | Garter socks | Cool Elegant | Formal / Party / Theatrical | ||||
| 659 | Kiddie socks | Cute Simple | Everyday / Outdoorsy / Comfy / Sporty | ||||
| 674 | Knee braces | Active | Everyday / Sporty | ||||
| 1,170 | Sequin leggings | Gorgeous | Party / Theatrical | ||||
| 1,181 | Sheer socks | Elegant Cute | Everyday / Formal / Party | ||||
| 1,207 | Simple knee-high socks | Cute Simple | Everyday | ||||
| 1,250 | Soccer socks | Active | Sporty / Work | ||||
| 1,263 | Spider-web tights | Cool | Goth / Party / Theatrical | ||||
| 1,474 | Wave-print socks | Cool Simple | Everyday | ||||
| 49 | Babouches | Cute Gorgeous | Comfy / Vacation | ||||
| 57 | Ballet slippers | Elegant Cute | Fairy tale / Sporty / Theatrical / Work | ||||
| 225 | Cleats | Active | Sporty / Work | ||||
| 382 | Embroidered shoes | Elegant Cute | Everyday / Formal | ||||
| 512 | Ghillie brogues | Gorgeous Cool | Formal / Work | ||||
| 637 | Jester's shoes | Active Gorgeous | Fairy tale / Goth / Party / Theatrical / Work | ||||
| 658 | Kiddie sneakers | Active | Everyday / Outdoorsy / Sporty | ||||
| 667 | Kimono sandals | Simple Elegant | Everyday / Comfy / Theatrical | ||||
| 684 | Kung-fu shoes | Active Simple | Everyday / Sporty | ||||
| 769 | Mage's booties | Cool | Fairy tale / Goth / Theatrical | ||||
| 953 | Paw slippers | Cute | Fairy tale / Party / Theatrical | ||||
| 1,039 | Power boots | Active Cool | Fairy tale / Theatrical / Work | ||||
| 1,095 | Restroom slippers | Simple | Comfy | ||||
| 1,143 | Samurai greaves | Cool Gorgeous | Theatrical / Work | ||||
| 1,184 | Shiny bow platform shoes | Cute | Fairy tale / Party / Theatrical | ||||
| 1,217 | Ski boots | Active | Outdoorsy / Sporty | ||||
| 1,238 | Slip-on school shoes | Simple Active | Everyday | ||||
| 1,239 | Slippers | Simple | Everyday / Comfy / Vacation | ||||
| 1,254 | Space boots | Active Simple | Fairy tale / Work | ||||
| 1,394 | Traditional flower shoes | Elegant Cute | Formal / Party | ||||
| 1,452 | Visual-punk boots | Cool | Party / Theatrical / Work | ||||
| 1,497 | Wooden clogs | Elegant Cute | Everyday | ||||
| 1,511 | Wrestling shoes | Active | Sporty / Work | ||||
| 1,517 | Zap boots | Active | Fairy tale / Theatrical / Work | ||||
| 28 | Apparel-shop paper bag | Simple Elegant | Everyday | ||||
| 42 | Asian-style clasp purse | Simple Cute | Everyday | ||||
| 69 | Basket bag | Simple Cute | Fairy tale / Vacation | ||||
| 79 | Beaded clasp purse | Simple Elegant | Everyday | ||||
| 82 | Bear backpack | Cute | Fairy tale | ||||
| 126 | Botanical-print backpack | Simple Active | Everyday | ||||
| 134 | Bread-print eco bag | Simple Active | Everyday | ||||
| 164 | Camo tote bag | Simple Active | Everyday / Outdoorsy | ||||
| 169 | Canvas backpack | Simple | Everyday | ||||
| 192 | Checkered backpack | Simple Active | Everyday | ||||
| 223 | Clasp purse | Simple | Everyday | ||||
| 226 | Cloth shoulder bag | Simple | Everyday | ||||
| 228 | Clutch | Cool Simple | Formal / Party / Work | ||||
| 270 | Crossbody bag | Active Simple | Everyday / Outdoorsy / Sporty | ||||
| 271 | Crossbody boston bag | Simple Active | Everyday / Outdoorsy / Sporty | ||||
| 305 | Delivery bag | Simple Active | Work | ||||
| 316 | Department-store paper bag | Simple Elegant | Everyday | ||||
| 321 | Diamond-weave basket bag | Simple Cute | Everyday / Fairy tale / Vacation | ||||
| 348 | Dreamy backpack | Simple Active | Everyday / Fairy tale | ||||
| 351 | Dreamy pochette | Cute | Everyday / Fairy tale | ||||
| 352 | Dreamy ribbon pochette | Cute | Everyday / Fairy tale | ||||
| 354 | Dreamy unicorn pochette | Cute | Everyday / Fairy tale | ||||
| 358 | Dry bag | Active | Outdoorsy / Sporty | ||||
| 372 | Electronics-store paper bag | Simple | Everyday | ||||
| 386 | Evening bag | Cute Elegant | Formal / Party | ||||
| 393 | Extra-large backpack | Active | Outdoorsy / Sporty | ||||
| 410 | Faux-fur bag | Cute Gorgeous | Formal / Party | ||||
| 431 | Fish-print eco bag | Simple Active | Everyday | ||||
| 462 | Flower-print eco bag | Simple Active | Everyday | ||||
| 467 | Foldover-top backpack | Active Simple | Outdoorsy / Sporty | ||||
| 502 | Furoshiki bag | Simple | Everyday | ||||
| 551 | Gumdrop shoulder bag | Simple Cute | Everyday / Comfy | ||||
| 557 | Hand-knit pouch | Elegant Simple | Vacation | ||||
| 565 | Hard-shell backpack | Cool Active | Outdoorsy / Work | ||||
| 625 | Impish wings | Cool | Fairy tale / Goth / Party | ||||
| 630 | Instrument case | Simple Elegant | Everyday / Theatrical | ||||
| 638 | Jet pack | Cool | Everyday / Work | ||||
| 672 | Knapsack | Active Simple | Everyday / Outdoorsy / Sporty | ||||
| 730 | Leopard-print backpack | Simple Active | Everyday | ||||
| 743 | Logo paper bag | Simple | Everyday | ||||
| 744 | Logo tote bag | Simple Cute | Everyday | ||||
| 803 | Messenger bag | Simple Active | Everyday / Outdoorsy / Sporty | ||||
| 811 | Mini pleather bag | Elegant | Everyday / Formal / Party | ||||
| 909 | Outdoor backpack | Active Simple | Outdoorsy / Sporty | ||||
| 924 | Panda backpack | Cute | Everyday / Fairy tale | ||||
| 1,005 | Pleather crossbody bag | Cool Simple | Everyday / Work | ||||
| 1,007 | Pleather fringe bag | Elegant | Everyday / Formal / Party | ||||
| 1,008 | Pleather handbag | Gorgeous Elegant | Formal / Party / Work | ||||
| 1,013 | Pleather shoulder bag | Elegant Simple | Everyday / Formal | ||||
| 1,024 | Polka-dot backpack | Simple Active | Everyday | ||||
| 1,068 | Python-print shoulder bag | Simple | Everyday | ||||
| 1,085 | Randoseru | Simple | Everyday / Formal | ||||
| 1,101 | Retro sports bag | Active | Outdoorsy / Sporty | ||||
| 1,133 | Sacoche bag | Active | Outdoorsy / Sporty | ||||
| 1,153 | Satchel | Simple Cool | Formal / Work | ||||
| 1,163 | Schoolbag | Simple | Everyday / Formal | ||||
| 1,203 | Simple backpack | Simple Active | Everyday | ||||
| 1,212 | Simple tote bag | Simple | Everyday | ||||
| 1,258 | Spacey backpack | Simple Active | Everyday | ||||
| 1,270 | Square backpack | Active | Everyday / Outdoorsy / Sporty | ||||
| 1,272 | Square shoulder bag | Simple | Everyday | ||||
| 1,299 | Straw pochette | Simple Elegant | Comfy / Vacation | ||||
| 1,305 | Striped basket bag | Simple Cute | Everyday / Fairy tale / Vacation | ||||
| 1,318 | Studded backpack | Cool Cute | Everyday / Goth | ||||
| 1,342 | Sword in scabbard | Cool Active | Fairy tale / Theatrical | ||||
| 1,379 | Tiny-flower-print tote bag | Simple Cute | Everyday / Fairy tale / Outdoorsy | ||||
| 1,385 | Tool bag | Active | Outdoorsy / Work | ||||
| 1,391 | Town backpack | Active Simple | Everyday / Outdoorsy | ||||
| 1,398 | Travel pouch | Active Simple | Everyday / Outdoorsy | ||||
| 1,399 | Traveler's backpack | Simple Active | Fairy tale / Outdoorsy / Work | ||||
| 1,436 | Veggie-print eco bag | Simple Active | Everyday | ||||
| 1,520 | Zebra-print backpack | Simple Active | Everyday | ||||
| 1,521 | Zebra-print shoulder bag | Simple | Everyday | ||||
| 1,522 | Zen clasp purse | Simple Cute | Everyday |
Card and figure profiles[edit]
amiibo cards[edit]
| #103 Kicks -Series 2 | ||||||||
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| #415 Kicks -Series 5 | ||||
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amiibo figure[edit]
Gallery[edit]
Trivia[edit]
- Kicks appears on the album cover of "Animal City."
- InAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, Kicks has the voice of asmugvillager.
- Kicks shares hisbirthday withTasha.
Names in other languages[edit]
| シャンク Shanku | Shank or Shunk, a portmanteau ofshoe andskunk | |
| 패트릭 Paeteurik | Patrick | |
| 薛革 Xuē gé | From leather and transliteration of Japanese name | |
| Кикс Kiks | Transcription of English name | |
| Kicks | Same as English name | |
| Schubert | FromSchuh, meaningshoe | |
| Betunio | From "Betún" (shoe polish) and the termination -io (like some Spanish names) | |
| Blaise | From Roman name "Blasius" meaning "lisping" | |
| Sciuscià | From the now-disused Neapolitan wordsciuscià, which was used to refer to shoe-shine boys after World War II | |
Notes[edit]
- ↑InCity Folk only
- ↑InNew Leaf andNew Horizons
- ↑Re-Tail sell price; if item can be sold atTimmy and Tommy's store, it is 80% of the sell price; if item can be sold toLeila atTortimer Island, it is 5% of the sell price.
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