Propeller Block
- Not to be confused withPropeller Box.
| Propeller Block | |||
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![]() Artwork of a Propeller Block | |||
| First appearance | New Super Mario Bros. Wii (2009) | ||
| Latest appearance | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 3, cameo) (2022) | ||
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APropeller Block is a type ofblock that appears inNew Super Mario Bros. Wii. It is navy-colored and has a yellow propeller.
History[edit]
New Super Mario Bros. Wii[edit]
InNew Super Mario Bros. Wii, the Propeller Block has the same function as aPropeller Mushroom, with the exception that players can maintain the ability to use the Propeller Jump even after being hit as long as they are holding the block, and that they cannot take it intopipes. To use it, the player must pick it up (shaking theWii Remote and pressing
) and hold it (by holding down
). Then, the user must shake the Wii Remote anytime in order tofly. This block is found at least once in eachworld (except forWorld 1), usually in stages whereclouds are found and in places where there are hiddencoins orplatforms floating or in places beyond the reach of the player(s). Propeller Blocks are also used in the first battle withBowser Jr.
Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games[edit]
Propeller Blocks also appear in theNintendo 3DS version ofMario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. In theGolf andGolf Plus events, if the player hits the ball into water or if it goes out of bounds, it transforms into a Propeller Block to return to its previous location.
Mario Kart series[edit]
Propeller Blocks appear on posters for Toad Shopping Plaza inLondon Loop,Vancouver Velocity, andAmsterdam Drift inMario Kart Tour andMario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass.
Profiles[edit]
New Super Mario Bros. Wii[edit]
- Trading card description:Grab these little blue boxes wherever you see them. The Propeller Block power-up will give you the ability to float up in the air for a while and avoid enemy trouble below. It's also handy for collecting items in the sky. Keep a sharp lookout for Propeller Blocks in foggy areas.
Gallery[edit]
Artwork used in officially licensedSuper MarioFathead decals
Propeller Mario holds a Propeller Block inNew Super Mario Bros. Wii
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | プロペラブロック[?] Puropera Burokku | Propeller Block | |
| Dutch | Propellerblok[?] | Propeller Block | |
| French | Bloc hélice[?] | Propeller Block | |
| German | Propeller-Block[?] | Propeller Block | |
| Italian | Blocco elica[?] | Propeller Block | |
| Spanish(European) | Bloque Helicóptero[?] | Helicopter Block |



