Buzzy Shell
| Buzzy Shell | |||
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 Render fromNew Super Mario Bros. Wii | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario Bros. (1985) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023) | ||
| Effect | Places a Buzzy Beetle's shell onMario's head as a helmet (Super Mario Maker series) | ||
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Buzzy Shells[1] (also calledBuzzy Beetle Shells inSuper Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS) are theshells worn byBuzzy Beetles. In many of their appearances, they act as a more resilient version of typicalKoopa Shells, protecting the Buzzy Beetles inside them from hot hazards such asfireballs orlava. The player character can also sometimes equip Buzzy Shells as protective headgear.
History[edit]
Super Mario series[edit]
In theSuper Mario series, Buzzy Shells act similarly to Koopa Shells. When a Buzzy Beetle isstomped on, it retracts into its shell, which can then be kicked and sent sliding along the ground. While sliding, it defeats any enemy it hits, changes direction when encountering a wall, and can fall off ledges. Mario will take damage if hit by the shell. Unlike Koopa Shells, however, Buzzy Shells cannot be destroyed withFire Mario's fireballs. If left alone for a while, the Buzzy Beetle will come out of its shell to resume walking. Unlike Koopa Troopas, which wiggle their legs, there is no indication as to when the Buzzy Beetle will emerge from its shell. These properties are seen in all their appearances across 2DSuper Mario platform games, includingSuper Mario Bros.,Super Mario Bros. 3, theNew Super Mario Bros. sub-series, andSuper Mario Bros. Wonder.
The following sections detail instances in theSuper Mario platform games where Buzzy Shells have additional properties to the ones so described.
Super Mario World[edit]
InSuper Mario World, if a Buzzy Shell is taken into aWarp Pipe, the shell can be held indefinitely and the Buzzy Beetle inside will not wake up. IfYoshi eats a Buzzy Shell, heswallows it immediately, unlike with a Koopa Shell. Aglitch exists where if the player takes a Buzzy Shell through the Warp Pipe from the first section ofDonut Plains 2 to the last section, it will turn brownish-gray like aboulder.
Super Mario Maker series[edit]
- Main article:Buzzy Shell (helmet)
InSuper Mario Maker,Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, andSuper Mario Maker 2, the Buzzy Shell acts like it does in priorSuper Mario games, with Buzzy Beetles hiding inside when stomped. New to theSuper Mario Maker games is a wearable version, obtained by shaking a Buzzy Beetle. It can be equipped by Mario, granting him protection from above.
Paper Mario series[edit]
Paper Mario[edit]
InPaper Mario,Tutankoopa starts his battle with three Buzzy Shells, throwing one for his attacks. Once he runs out of them, he attacks solely with his magic instead.
Paper Mario: Sticker Star[edit]
InPaper Mario: Sticker Star, theFlashy Shell sticker depicts a Buzzy Shell. When it is used,Mario stomps on a Buzzy Beetle, sending it into its shell, and kicks the shell to attack enemies.
Mario & Luigi series[edit]
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam[edit]
InMario & Luigi: Paper Jam,Nabbit may take out a Buzzy Shell while battling alongside the Mario Bros. during theBad Nabbit mission. He then imitates the3D Red ShellBros. Attack, with either Mario orLuigi.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions[edit]
Buzzy Shells make a minor appearance inMario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions, where they are donated by Buzzy Beetles to repair theKoopa Cruiser, althoughCaptain Koopa Troopa's rhymes nearly cause them to be taken back.
Gallery[edit]
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. Special (Sharp X1) (black)
Super Mario Bros. Special (Sharp X1) (blue)
Super Mario Bros. Special (PC-88)
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. 3 (title)
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario World (brought to the last section ofDonut Plains 2)
Super Mario All-Stars (Super Mario Bros.)
Super Mario All-Stars (Super Mario Bros. 3)
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
Super Paper Mario (Spike Top)
Super Mario Maker
Super Mario Maker
Super Mario Maker
Super Mario Maker
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | メットこうら[2] Metto Kōra | Buzzy Beetle Shell | |
| Chinese(Simplified) | 钢盔龟壳[2] Gāngkuīguī Ké | Pun on "钢盔龟/鋼盔龜" (Gāngkuīguī, "Buzzy Beetle") and "龟壳/龜殼" (guīké, "shell") | |
| Chinese(Traditional) | 鋼盔龜殼[2] Gāngkuīguī Ké | Pun on "钢盔龟/鋼盔龜" (Gāngkuīguī, "Buzzy Beetle") and "龟壳/龜殼" (guīké, "shell") | |
| Dutch | Buzzy Beetle-schild[2] | Buzzy Beetle shell | |
| French(Canadian) | Carapace de Blindule[2] | Buzzy Beetle shell | |
| French(European) | Carapace de Bruyinsecte[2] | Buzzy Beetle shell | |
| German | Käfer-Panzer[2] | Buzzy Beetle Shell | |
| Italian | Guscio di Nella[2] | Buzzy Beetle shell | |
| Korean | 하잉바등껍질[2] Haingba Deungkkeopjil | Buzzy Beetle Shell | |
| Russian | Панцирь каскожука[2] Pantsir' kaskozhuka | Buzzy Beetle shell | |
| Spanish(Latin American) | Caparazón de buzzy[2] | Buzzy Beetle shell | |
| Spanish(European) | Caparazón de Buzzy Beetle[2] | Buzzy Beetle shell |
- Buzzy Mario
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | メットマリオ[3] Metto Mario | Buzzy Beetle Mario | |
| Chinese(Simplified) | 钢盔龟马力欧[3] Gāngkuīguī Mǎlì'ōu | Buzzy Beetle Mario | |
| Chinese(Traditional) | 鋼盔龜瑪利歐[3] Gāngkuīguī Mǎlì'ōu | Buzzy Beetle Mario | |
| Dutch | Buzzy-Mario[3] | Buzzy Mario | |
| French(Canadian) | Mario Blindule[3] | Buzzy Beetle Mario | |
| French(European) | Mario Bruyinsecte[3] | Buzzy Beetle Mario | |
| German | Käfer-Mario[3] | Buzzy Beetle Mario | |
| Italian | Mario Nella[3] | Buzzy Beetle Mario | |
| Korean | 하잉바마리오[3] Haingba Mario | Buzzy Beetle Mario | |
| Russian | Марио-каскожука[3] Mario-kaskozhuka | Buzzy Beetle Mario | |
| Spanish(Latin American) | Mario buzzy[3] | Buzzy Beetle Mario | |
| Spanish(European) | Mario Buzzy[3] | Buzzy Mario |
References[edit]
- Shells
- New Super Luigi U items
- New Super Mario Bros. items
- New Super Mario Bros. 2 items
- New Super Mario Bros. U items
- New Super Mario Bros. Wii items
- Super Mario Bros. items
- Super Mario Bros. 3 items
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder items
- Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels items
- Super Mario World items
- Super Mario Maker items
- Super Mario Maker 2 items
