Bee Mario
| Bee Mario | |
|---|---|
 Artwork fromSuper Mario Galaxy | |
| Applies to | Mario,Luigi |
| Item needed | Bee Mushroom |
| Power(s) given | Fly for a while, attractFlipbugs, stick tohoney walls, land onflowers and clouds |
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario Run (version 3.3.0, cameo) (2025) |
- “That black and yellow outfit is SOOO cute!”
- —Honeybee,Super Mario Galaxy
Bee Mario is a form ofMario andLuigi that debuts inSuper Mario Galaxy. When Mario takes this form, his hat becomes a brown helmet with yellow antennae, his overalls turn yellow with brown stripes, his shoes turn reddish-brown (Luigi's color scheme is reversed from this), and he grows a stinger (although it cannot damage enemies and is simply for decoration) and small wings, which allow Mario to take flight in a similar manner to ahoneybee for a short time.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy /Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]
InSuper Mario Galaxy,Super Mario Galaxy 2, andSuper Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, Mario (or Luigi) take the Bee form by obtaining aBee Mushroom. When Mario flies, his fly gauge will decrease unless he refills it by collecting coins, clinging to honeycombs, or landing. The fastest way to refill the gauge while flying is to stomp on a non-playable character (including enemies) or ashell. Mario is also able to climb honeycombs and walk on flower petals and clouds. Mario will lose this form by taking damage or touching water, though it is possible for him to go underwater due to a glitch in theSea Slide Galaxy. Bee Mario is unable to hit ? Blocks, use advanced jump moves, and pick up shells. Also, his Spin radius will become smaller and honey with a yellow trail will replace the regular blue cosmic-looking spin trail, though this does not apply to spinning while crouched or clinging onto a honeycomb, which will use the latter trail instead.
If Bee Mario collides with a wall while spinning midair, he will be able to spin repeatedly without without any waiting period or touching the ground, allowing the player to spin as fast as they can shake
or
(or pressing
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or shaking
inSuper Mario 3D All-Stars and the enhanced Nintendo Switch ports ofSuper Mario Galaxy andSuper Mario Galaxy 2) until they do land on a surface.
Bee Mario (andBee Luigi) can be used in theHoneyhive Galaxy, theGold Leaf Galaxy, theSea Slide Galaxy, theSand Spiral Galaxy, and theHoneyclimb Galaxy. This ability returns inSuper Mario Galaxy 2, only usable inHoneybloom Galaxy,Honeyhop Galaxy, and in the game's credits after collecting 120stars.
When in Bee Mario form, if Mario is behind an object, his shadow is not in the shape of Bee Mario, but as normal Mario. This applies with all of Mario's forms in theSuper Mario Galaxy games.
Super Mario Run[edit]
A Kingdom Builder statue of Bee Mario was made available during theSuper Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 event inSuper Mario Run. It could be unlocked by completing all of Mario's missions, while a gold version of it could be unlocked by completing three of Bowser's missions.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games[edit]
Bee Mario also appears as a costume in theWii versionMario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. To get the costume, the player needs to get to the Secret Store and buy the Black Shopping Card. The same costume appears inMario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games,Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games andMario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Mario Tennis Open[edit]
InMario Tennis Open, a Bee Mario racket and a Bee Mario costume can be unlocked. The costume is obtained by giving eight characters a star rank, while the racket randomly appears in the shop after a tennis match and can be purchased for 1,300 coins forMiis to use.
Mario Golf: World Tour[edit]
InMario Golf: World Tour, a Bee Mario costume, Bee Mario golf ball, and Bee Mario golf club set can be unlocked. The golf ball and clubs appear in the shop after playing rounds, and the costume becomes available when the player succeeds 20 times in Endless Shot Practice.
Minecraft[edit]
In the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack inMinecraft, Gold Armor is replaced by a Bee Suit.
LEGOSuper Mario[edit]
Bee Mario appears as a Power-Up Pack forLEGOSuper Mario.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy[edit]
- Trading card bio:Grab a Bee Mushroom and watch Mario transform into Bee Mario! This special power is needed to fly just long enough to reach higher elevations that Mario can't climb or jump to. Bee Mario is also able to climb honeycombs as well as walk on flower petals and clouds.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]
| Trophy Bee Mario | ||
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| Category: Series Related | ||
( )Appears in:WiiSuper Mario Galaxy (11/2007) WiiSuper Mario Galaxy 2 (05/2010) | ||
| ()Trophy Box: 11: Super Mario Galaxy | ||
| How to unlock: Random | ||
| Do you hear that buzzing? Whatever could it...bee? Bee Mario! Finding a Bee Mushroom allows Mario to buzz around in the air, land on flowers, and stick to walls covered in honey. Oh, this is the bee's knees! However, Bee Mario can't sting his foes. But that's fine—you don't really want to be that kind of bee, do you?(American English) | ||
| If you don't want to be Mario any more, be Bee Mario instead! Just find a Bee Mushroom, and you can buzz around in the air, land on flowers and stick to walls covered in honey. See? It'll be the bee's knees! The only bee thing you won't be doing is stinging. But that's not the kind of bee you want to be anyway, now is it?(British English) | ||
Gallery[edit]
Artwork[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy (Bee Luigi)
Super Mario Galaxy (Bee Luigi)
Concept art[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy
Sprites and models[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy (Bee Luigi)
Mario Golf: World Tour (Mii costume)
Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (Bee Luigi)
Screenshots[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy (Bee Luigi)
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Miscellaneous[edit]
San-ei Co., Ltd.Super Mario Galaxy plush set
Super Mario Galaxy promotional keychain
Names in other languages[edit]
Bee Mario[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ハチマリオ[?] Hachi Mario | Bee Mario | |
| Chinese(Simplified) | 蜜蜂马力欧[?] Mìfēng Mǎlì'ōu | Bee Mario | |
| Chinese(Traditional) | 蜜蜂瑪利歐[?] Mìfēng Mǎlì'ōu | Bee Mario | |
| Dutch | Bijen-Mario[1] | Bee Mario | |
| French | Mario Abeille[?] | Bee Mario | |
| German | Bienen-Mario[2] | Bee Mario | |
| Italian | Mario Ape/Mario ape[?] | Bee Mario | |
| Korean | 꿀벌 마리오[?] Kkulbeol Mario | Honey Bee Mario | |
| Portuguese(Brazilian) | Mario abelha[3] | Bee Mario | |
| Portuguese(European) | Mario Abelha[?] | Bee Mario | |
| Russian | Марио-пчела[?] Mario-pchela | Bee Mario | |
| Spanish | Mario Abeja[?] | Bee Mario |
Bee Luigi[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ハチルイージ[?] Hachi Ruīji | Bee Luigi | |
| Chinese(Simplified) | 蜜蜂路易吉[?] Mìfēng Lùyìjí | Bee Luigi | |
| Chinese(Traditional) | 蜜蜂路易吉[?] Mìfēng Lùyìjí | Bee Luigi | |
| Dutch | Bijen-Luigi[?] | Bee Luigi | |
| French | Luigi Abeille[?] | Bee Luigi | |
| German | Bienen-Luigi[?] | Bee Luigi | |
| Italian | Luigi Ape[?] | Bee Luigi | |
| Korean | 꿀벌 루이지[?] Kkulbeol Ru'iji | Honey Bee Luigi | |
| Spanish | Luigi Abeja[?] | Bee Luigi |
Notes[edit]
- In the March 2018 wallpaper and calendar forLINE,Kinopio-kun is shown wearing a bee costume resembling Bee Luigi's.
- InMario Kart World, one ofWario's outfits that he can unlocked from eatingDash Food is the Wicked Wasp, which has a similar appearance to Bee Mario and Bee Luigi. His hat and overalls keep the same colors as Bee Luigi's, but he retains brown shoes, purple sleeves, and the same shape of hat as his regular hat. His collar is also yellow and flower-shaped.
References[edit]
- ^Official Dutch website forSuper Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo Switch)
- ^Nintendo of Europe GmbH (2007).Super Mario Galaxy Spielanleitung. Frankfurt:Nintendo of Europe GmbH (German). Page 18.
- ^Official Brazilian website forSuper Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
