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|image=[[File:Bobomb - MarioPartyStarRush.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of a Bob-omb from ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' | |image=[[File:Bobomb - MarioPartyStarRush.png|200px]]<br>Artwork of a Bob-omb from ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' | ||
|first_appearance=''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' ([[List of games by date#1987|1987]], overall)<br>''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' ([[List of games by date#1988|1988]], ''Super Mario'' franchise) | |first_appearance=''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'' ([[List of games by date#1987|1987]], overall)<br>''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' ([[List of games by date#1988|1988]], ''Super Mario'' franchise) | ||
|latest_appearance= | |latest_appearance=[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'']] ([[Nintendo Switch]]) ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]]) | ||
|variants=[[Alarm Bob-omb]]<br>[[Black Pit Bob-Omb]]<br>[[Bob-omb Car]]<br>[[Bob-omb Buddy]]<br>[[Bob-omb Fish]]<br>[[Bob-ulk]]<br>[[Bomb Net]]<br>[[Bomb Plant]]<br>[[Bulky Bob-omb]]<br>[[Buzz-Bomb]]<br>[[ | |variants=[[Alarm Bob-omb]]<br>[[Baboom]]<br>[[Black Pit Bob-Omb]]<br>[[Bob-omb Car]]<br>[[Bob-omb Buddy]]<br>[[Bob-omb Fish]]<br>[[Bob-ulk]]<br>[[Bomb Net]]<br>[[Bomb Plant]]<br>[[Bulky Bob-omb]]<br>[[Buzz-Bomb]]<br>[[Chuckya]]<br>[[Dark Fawful Bomb]]<br>[[Designbomb]]<br>[[Dreamy Bob-omb]]<br>[[Fly Bomb]]<br>[[Giga Bob-omb]]<br>[[Glad Bob-omb]]<br>[[Kab-omb]]<br>[[King Bomb]]<br>[[Lethal Bob-omb]]<br>[[Lob-omb]]<br>[[Mega Bob-omb]]<br>[[Mezzo Bomb]]<br>[[Microbomb]]<br>[[Paper Bob-omb]]<br>[[Paper Macho Bob-omb]]<br>[[Parabomb]]<br>[[Rob-omb]]<br>[[Shroob-omb]]<br>[[Smell Bob-omb]]<br>[[Tail Bob-omb]]<br>[[Time Bob-omb]] | ||
|notable=[[Admiral Bobbery]]<br>[[Bob-omb (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Bob-omb (''Paper Mario: The Origami King'')]]<br>[[Bob-omba]]<br>[[Bomberto]]<br>[[Bombette]]<br>[[Bruce]]<br>[[Bub]]<br>[[Fahr Outpost mayor]]<br>[[Fred]]<br>[[Gattai monster]]<br>[[General White]]<br>[[Gob]]<br>[[Goldbob]]<br>[[ | |notable=[[Admiral Bobbery]]<br>[[Bob-omb (Paper Mario: The Origami King)|Bob-omb (''Paper Mario: The Origami King'')]]<br>[[Bob-omba]]<br>[[Bomberto]]<br>[[Bombette]]<br>[[Bruce]]<br>[[Bub]]<br>[[Fahr Outpost mayor]]<br>[[Fred]]<br>[[Gattai monster]]<br>[[General White]]<br>[[Gob]]<br>[[Goldbob]]<br>[[Jerry]]<br>[[King Bob-omb]]<br>[[Lucky]]<br>[[Master Crash]]<br>[[Nob]]<br>[[Pa-Patch]]<br>[[Rob (Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door)|Rob]]<br>[[Swob]]<br>[[Sylvia (Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door)|Sylvia]] | ||
|relatives=[[Bombite]] | |relatives=[[Bombite]] | ||
|comparable=[[Bomb]] | |comparable=[[Bomb]] | ||
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{{quote|We do our jobs, and when we're done, there's always another Bob-omb there to take our place. All any of us can hope for is to make an impact.|Bob-omb|Paper Mario: The Origami King}} | {{quote|We do our jobs, and when we're done, there's always another Bob-omb there to take our place. All any of us can hope for is to make an impact.|Bob-omb|Paper Mario: The Origami King}} | ||
'''Bob-ombs''' (originally formatted as '''Bob-Ombs''')<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 2'' instruction booklet, page 25.</ref> are living, moving mechanical [[bomb]]s with eyes, feet, and windup keys on the back. They are generic enemies that first appeared in ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'', a non-''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' game that was later remade as ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. Since then, Bob-ombs, along with [[Shy Guy]]s, have made more reappearances than any other enemies introduced in the same game. Their appearance, intelligence, and status with [[Mario]] differ widely from game to game. They are usually a bluish-black, but some variations are [[Bob-omb Buddy|pink or red]]. They also flash red and sometimes make beeping sounds if they are about to explode. | '''Bob-ombs''' (originally formatted as '''Bob-Ombs''')<ref>''Super Mario Bros. 2'' instruction booklet, page 25.</ref> are living, moving mechanical [[bomb]]s with eyes, feet, and windup keys on the back. They are generic enemies that first appeared in ''[[Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic]]'', a non-''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' game that was later remade as ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]''. Since then, Bob-ombs, along with [[Shy Guy]]s, have made more reappearances than any other enemies introduced in the same game. Their appearance, intelligence, and status with [[Mario]] differ widely from game to game. They are usually a bluish-black, but some variations are [[Bob-omb Buddy|pink or red]]. They also flash red and sometimes make beeping sounds if they are about to explode. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Super Mario'' series=== | ===''Super Mario'' series=== | ||
====''Super Mario Bros. 2''==== | ====''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'' / ''Super Mario Bros. 2''==== | ||
[[File:BobombL.gif|frame|left]] | [[File:BobombL.gif|frame|left]] | ||
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====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''==== | ====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''==== | ||
[[File:Bob-Omb 64.png|200px|thumb|left| Bob-omb artwork from ''Super Mario 64'']] | [[File:Bob-Omb 64.png|200px|thumb|left|Bob-omb artwork from ''Super Mario 64'']] | ||
[[File:Bomb-omb SM64.png| | {{multiframe|[[File:Bomb-omb SM64.png|100px]][[File:Bob-omb SM64DS.png|80px]]|A Bob-omb's in-game model in ''Super Mario 64'' (left) and ''Super Mario 64 DS'' (right)|size=180|align=right}} | ||
Bob-ombs are common enemies in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and its [[Super Mario 64 DS|Nintendo DS version]]. They first appear on the [[Bob-omb Battlefield]]. Bob-omb attack patterns in this game are different and more aggressive than before. When a Bob-omb spots the player, it lights its fuse and then rushes towards them from behind, attempting to damage them when it explodes. Unlike in 2D ''Super Mario'' games, Bob-ombs do not harm the player upon contact. Their explosion, however, damages the player by two wedges of health. Bob-ombs can be defeated by being kicked or picked up from behind and thrown. This causes them to explode away from the player, leaving behind a [[coin]]. Explosions caused by the bombs can also damage other enemies within the blast. After the player character walks away from the area, the Bob-ombs then respawn. Bob-ombs can sometimes be seen operating [[cannon]]s, such as on the Bob-omb Battlefield. These Bob-ombs do not chase the player, but they still explode if picked up. | Bob-ombs are common enemies in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and its [[Super Mario 64 DS|Nintendo DS version]]. They first appear on the [[Bob-omb Battlefield]]. Bob-omb attack patterns in this game are different and more aggressive than before. When a Bob-omb spots the player, it lights its fuse and then rushes towards them from behind, attempting to damage them when it explodes. Unlike in 2D ''Super Mario'' games, Bob-ombs do not harm the player upon contact. Their explosion, however, damages the player by two wedges of health. Bob-ombs can be defeated by being kicked or picked up from behind and thrown. This causes them to explode away from the player, leaving behind a [[coin]]. Explosions caused by the bombs can also damage other enemies within the blast. After the player character walks away from the area, the Bob-ombs then respawn. Bob-ombs can sometimes be seen operating [[cannon]]s, such as on the Bob-omb Battlefield. These Bob-ombs do not chase the player, but they still explode if picked up. | ||
A pink variant of Bob-omb called a [[Bob-omb Buddy]] is introduced in this game. Unlike other Bob-ombs, Bob-omb Buddies are friendly and give the player character helpful hints. They open cannons and, exclusively in the DS version, can detect [[Red Coin]]s and character [[cap]]s on the map on the Touch Screen. A large purple variant of Bob-omb named [[ | A pink variant of Bob-omb called a [[Bob-omb Buddy]] is introduced in this game. Unlike other Bob-ombs, Bob-omb Buddies are friendly and give the player character helpful hints. They open cannons and, exclusively in the DS version, can detect [[Red Coin]]s and character [[cap]]s on the map on the Touch Screen. A large purple variant of Bob-omb named [[Chuckya]]s also debuts in this game. In ''Super Mario 64 DS'' only, Bob-ombs can appear from the sky in certain missions and courses, and also appear when a player character hits a [[Cap Block|red block]] without their cap on. Certain red blocks may also spawn Bob-ombs while the player plays as Mario, even if he has his cap on; this is likely so Mario will not be able to use [[fly|flight]] as a shortcut. | ||
The boss of the Bob-omb Battlefield is a giant Bob-omb, appropriately named the [[King Bob-omb|Big Bob-omb]]. | The boss of the Bob-omb Battlefield is a giant Bob-omb, appropriately named the [[King Bob-omb|Big Bob-omb]]. | ||
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Bob-ombs appear once again as generic enemies in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. In this game, they usually endlessly spawn from Warp Pipes and walk around aimlessly until they explode. They make their first appearance in {{world-link|3|castle|World 3-Castle (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)}}. In this game, their fuses light when they are hit by a fireball coming from either [[Fire Mario]] or a [[Fire Piranha Plant|Venus Fire Trap]], and they instantly explode if they hit lava or a flame from a [[burner]]. Like in other games, jumping on a Bob-omb or hitting one with a Fire Flower simply immobilizes it. Shooting one with a fireball from Fire Mario causes a coin to appear, and an additional coin appears for every time it is shot up to five times. | Bob-ombs appear once again as generic enemies in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''. In this game, they usually endlessly spawn from Warp Pipes and walk around aimlessly until they explode. They make their first appearance in {{world-link|3|castle|World 3-Castle (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)}}. In this game, their fuses light when they are hit by a fireball coming from either [[Fire Mario]] or a [[Fire Piranha Plant|Venus Fire Trap]], and they instantly explode if they hit lava or a flame from a [[burner]]. Like in other games, jumping on a Bob-omb or hitting one with a Fire Flower simply immobilizes it. Shooting one with a fireball from Fire Mario causes a coin to appear, and an additional coin appears for every time it is shot up to five times. | ||
Bob-ombs can also appear during the {{world-link|8|tower|World 8-Tower (New Super Mario Bros. Wii) | Bob-ombs can also appear during the {{world-link|8|tower|World 8-Tower (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)}} boss fight with [[Kamek|Magikoopa]]. If he hits one of the platforms with his magic, it may turn into a lit Bob-omb. | ||
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====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''==== | ====''Super Mario Bros. Wonder''==== | ||
In ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'', Bob-ombs are only found in [[Fluff-Puff Peaks Flying Battleship]]. They are fired from cannons and spawned from a {{conjectural|[[Bowser generator]]}}. | In ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]'', Bob-ombs are only found in [[Fluff-Puff Peaks Flying Battleship]]. They are fired from cannons and spawned from a {{conjectural|[[Bowser generator]]}}. A new variant of Bob-ombs that resembles firecrackers called [[Baboom]]s also appear, which are capable of releasing a series of three fireworks when stomped on or hit with a fireball. | ||
===DIC cartoons=== | ===DIC cartoons=== | ||
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In "[[Rolling Down the River]]", a variant known as the [[Black Pit Bob-Omb]] appears, where it is used to create a large black pit in an attempt to stop the [[Ding Bell]]. In "[[Two Plumbers and a Baby]]", another variant known as the [[Bomb Net]] appears, where it transforms into nets instead of exploding. Another variant known as the [[Bomb Plant]] appears in multiple episodes. | In "[[Rolling Down the River]]", a variant known as the [[Black Pit Bob-Omb]] appears, where it is used to create a large black pit in an attempt to stop the [[Ding Bell]]. In "[[Two Plumbers and a Baby]]", another variant known as the [[Bomb Net]] appears, where it transforms into nets instead of exploding. Another variant known as the [[Bomb Plant]] appears in multiple episodes. | ||
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*[[The Bird! The Bird!]] | *[[The Bird! The Bird!]] | ||
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===''Yoshi''=== | ===''Yoshi''=== | ||
[[File:YoshiNES-Bobomb.png|frame|left]] | [[File:YoshiNES-Bobomb.png|frame|left]] | ||
Bob-ombs will show up in ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'' in the A-type mode if the player has hatched a certain number of eggs (50-59 on NES and 60-69 on Game Boy) before getting a [[Game Over]]. If the player fails to make a Yoshi appear in the bonus game, a Bob-omb will be in its place. Their graphics are actually reused from ''[[Super Mario World]]''{{'}}s [[Parabomb]]s. | Bob-ombs will show up in ''[[Yoshi (game)|Yoshi]]'' in the A-type mode if the player has hatched a certain number of eggs (50-59 on NES and 60-69 on Game Boy) before getting a [[Game Over]]. If the player fails to make a Yoshi appear in the bonus game, a Bob-omb will be in its place. Their graphics are actually reused from ''[[Super Mario World]]''{{'}}s [[Parabomb|Para-bomb]]s. | ||
===''Super Mario Bros.'' film=== | ===''Super Mario Bros.'' film=== | ||
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Early concept artwork showed that the Bob-omb was going to have black arms and legs, white gloves, and white sneakers, while also having pupils on its eyes and a mouth.<ref>{{media link|SMBMovie EarlyCreatures.jpg}}</ref> The manga adaptation of the film, titled ''[[Super Mario: Makai Teikoku no Megami]]'', replaces the Bob-omb with [[Bakudan Kinoko|exploding mushroom]]s. | Early concept artwork showed that the Bob-omb was going to have black arms and legs, white gloves, and white sneakers, while also having pupils on its eyes and a mouth.<ref>{{media link|SMBMovie EarlyCreatures.jpg}}</ref> The manga adaptation of the film, titled ''[[Super Mario: Makai Teikoku no Megami]]'', replaces the Bob-omb with [[Bakudan Kinoko|exploding mushroom]]s. | ||
===''Mario's FUNdamentals''=== | |||
In ''[[Mario's FUNdamentals]]'', Bob-ombs appear as a suit of playing cards in Go Fish. | |||
===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''=== | ===''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars''=== | ||
[[File:SMRPG Bob-omb.png|thumb|160px|left|Bob-omb render from ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'']] | [[File:SMRPG Bob-omb.png|thumb|160px|left|Bob-omb render from ''Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars'']] | ||
Bob-ombs also appear in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|the Switch remake]], where they first appear in the [[Mole Mines]]. Here, they are normal enemies roaming around [[Moleville]]'s local mining mountain, although they are featured quite prominently in the battle with [[Punchinello]]. In said battle, Punchinello summons three Bob-omb-type enemies (including new types, [[Microbomb]]s and [[Mezzo Bomb]]s) for every three defeated, each getting larger and more powerful every "stage" or Punchinello's remaining health. Towards the end of his battle, a seemingly insane Punchinello tries his Bob-omb-summoning act one more time by creating [[King Bomb|a huge Bob-omb]], although this one only ends up squishing him and allowing Mario and his party to collect the [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG)|Star Piece]] he was guarding and save [[Dyna | Bob-ombs also appear in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' and [[Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch)|the Switch remake]], where they first appear in the [[Mole Mines]]. Here, they are normal enemies roaming around [[Moleville]]'s local mining mountain, although they are featured quite prominently in the battle with [[Punchinello]]. In said battle, Punchinello summons three Bob-omb-type enemies (including new types, [[Microbomb]]s and [[Mezzo Bomb]]s) for every three defeated, each getting larger and more powerful every "stage" or Punchinello's remaining health. Towards the end of his battle, a seemingly insane Punchinello tries his Bob-omb-summoning act one more time by creating [[King Bomb|a huge Bob-omb]], although this one only ends up squishing him and allowing Mario and his party to collect the [[Star Piece (Super Mario RPG)|Star Piece]] he was guarding and save [[Dyna and Mite]]. In battle, Bob-ombs have average stats and no special attacks; however, when threatened, they can explode in a kamikaze attempt to cause one ally a lot of damage. | ||
Later, a stronger, purple shoe-clad variety of Bob-omb called [[Rob-omb]] appears in [[Booster Tower]]. In the same location, a dormant Bob-omb can be found on a seesaw and used to bounce higher. [[Booster]] himself throws Bob-ombs as [[Parabomb|Para-bomb]]s midway up the tower, though contact with them prompts a Rob-omb encounter instead. Similarly, one of the battle courses in [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]] features a Bob-omb in the overworld but Rob-ombs in battle. Bob-ombs also appear in one of the keep's action courses, where a pair pursues Mario as he balances on a control-inverting ball. | Later, a stronger, purple shoe-clad variety of Bob-omb called [[Rob-omb]] appears in [[Booster Tower]]. In the same location, a dormant Bob-omb can be found on a seesaw and used to bounce higher. [[Booster]] himself throws Bob-ombs as [[Parabomb|Para-bomb]]s midway up the tower, though contact with them prompts a Rob-omb encounter instead. Similarly, one of the battle courses in [[Bowser's Castle|Bowser's Keep]] features a Bob-omb in the overworld but Rob-ombs in battle. Bob-ombs also appear in one of the keep's action courses, where a pair pursues Mario as he balances on a control-inverting ball. | ||
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In ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', there are [[Mini Bomb Kart]]s which resemble Bob-ombs. Additionally, [[GCN Mushroom Bridge|Mushroom Bridge]] and [[Mushroom City]] in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' and [[Moonview Highway]] in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' feature [[Bob-omb Car]]s, which are similar to Mini Bomb Karts as well as Bob-ombs. | In ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', there are [[Mini Bomb Kart]]s which resemble Bob-ombs. Additionally, [[GCN Mushroom Bridge|Mushroom Bridge]] and [[Mushroom City]] in ''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' and [[Moonview Highway]] in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]'' feature [[Bob-omb Car]]s, which are similar to Mini Bomb Karts as well as Bob-ombs. | ||
====''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''==== | ====''Mario Kart: Super Circuit''==== | ||
[[File:MKSC_Bob-omb.png|thumb|left]] | [[File:MKSC_Bob-omb.png|thumb|left]] | ||
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===''Mario Party'' series=== | ===''Mario Party'' series=== | ||
Bob-ombs are featured throughout the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' games, mostly being featured in minigames. | Bob-ombs are featured throughout the ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' games, mostly being featured in minigames. | ||
====''Mario Party''==== | ====''Mario Party''==== | ||
[[File:Hotbobomb.png|thumb|left|A Bob-omb in the minigame [[Hot Bob-omb]] from ''Mario Party'']] | [[File:Hotbobomb.png|thumb|left|A Bob-omb in the minigame [[Hot Bob-omb]] from ''Mario Party'']] | ||
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A Bob-omb may pop out of an egg in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]''{{'}}s remake of ''[[Fire (Game & Watch)|Fire]]''. If a Bob-omb makes it to the carriage, it explodes inside it, causing the Mario Bros. and the patients to flee; this results in a miss. | A Bob-omb may pop out of an egg in ''[[Game & Watch Gallery]]''{{'}}s remake of ''[[Fire (Game & Watch)|Fire]]''. If a Bob-omb makes it to the carriage, it explodes inside it, causing the Mario Bros. and the patients to flee; this results in a miss. | ||
In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 2]]''{{'}}s version of ''[[Parachute (Game & Watch)|Parachute]]'', a Bob-omb may be fired from the cannon. [[Mario]] has to avoid getting it, or else | In ''[[Game & Watch Gallery 2]]''{{'}}s version of ''[[Parachute (Game & Watch)|Parachute]]'', a Bob-omb may be fired from the cannon. [[Mario]] has to avoid getting it, or else it explodes and sends him into the water, where a [[Cheep Cheep]] is lurking. The player gets a miss if this occurs. | ||
Bob-ombs also appear in the remake of ''[[Ball]]''. In this game, getting a Bob-omb results in an instant [[Game Over]]. | Bob-ombs also appear in the remake of ''[[Ball]]''. In this game, getting a Bob-omb results in an instant [[Game Over]]. | ||
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
{{main-external|SmashWiki|Bob-omb}} | |||
[[File:SSBbob-omb.jpg|thumb|left|Bob-omb artwork from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'']] | [[File:SSBbob-omb.jpg|thumb|left|Bob-omb artwork from ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'']] | ||
[[File:Bob-omb SSBWii U.jpg|thumb|A Bob-omb in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'']] | [[File:Bob-omb SSBWii U.jpg|thumb|A Bob-omb in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'']] | ||
Bob-ombs are common items found in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. They can be picked up and thrown at other characters to create an explosion, thus inflicting great damage or also knocking them out instantly. However, if they stay on the ground long enough, Bob-ombs stand up and walk around the stage by themselves and eventually stop and remain in their current spot to explode afterward. If a [[SmashWiki:Sudden Death|Sudden Death]] takes too long to finish, Bob-ombs appear and fall on the stage. Occasionally, [[Party Ball (item)|Party Ball]]s drop multiple Bob-ombs onto the battlefield when they are opened. | Bob-ombs are common items found in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. They can be picked up and thrown at other characters to create an explosion, thus inflicting great damage or also knocking them out instantly. However, if they stay on the ground long enough, Bob-ombs stand up and walk around the stage by themselves and eventually stop and remain in their current spot to explode afterward. If a [[SmashWiki:Sudden Death|Sudden Death]] takes too long to finish, Bob-ombs appear and fall on the stage. Occasionally, [[Party Ball (item)|Party Ball]]s drop multiple Bob-ombs onto the battlefield when they are opened. | ||
In addition to being an item throughout the series, Bob-ombs have also made appearances as [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophies]] and a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', the player can obtain a Bob-omb trophy when it appears at random in single-player modes, such as Vs. Mode, [[Home-Run Contest]] or the Lottery. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', a Bob-omb appears as an Advanced-class support spirit that occupies one support slot. When used on a fighter, it equips them with a Bob-omb item at the start of a battle. The spirit's puppet fighters are three black [[Kirby]]s with increased movement speed, fought on the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros.)|Mushroom Kingdom]] stage. Aside from the Spirit Board, the Bob-omb spirit can also be obtained from Sheldon's Place for 1,000 Spirit Points. | In addition to being an item throughout the series, Bob-ombs have also made appearances as [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophies]] and a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', the player can obtain a Bob-omb trophy when it appears at random in single-player modes, such as Vs. Mode, [[Home-Run Contest]] or the Lottery. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', a Bob-omb appears as an Advanced-class support spirit that occupies one support slot. When used on a fighter, it equips them with a Bob-omb item at the start of a battle. The spirit's puppet fighters are three black [[Kirby]]s with increased movement speed, fought on the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Smash Bros.)|Mushroom Kingdom]] stage. Aside from the [[smashwiki:Spirit Board|Spirit Board]], the Bob-omb spirit can also be obtained from Sheldon's Place for 1,000 Spirit Points. | ||
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====''Paper Mario''==== | ====''Paper Mario''==== | ||
[[File:PM Red and Black Bob-omb Sprites.png|thumb]] | [[File:PM Red and Black Bob-omb Sprites.png|thumb]] | ||
Bob-ombs appear both as allies and enemies in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. A few can first be found in [[Koopa Village]]. These Bob-ombs explained to [[Mario]] and his partners that they had been kidnapped and enslaved by the [[Koopa Bros.]] | Bob-ombs appear both as allies and enemies in ''[[Paper Mario]]''. A few can first be found in [[Koopa Village]]. These Bob-ombs explained to [[Mario]] and his partners that they had been kidnapped and enslaved by the [[Koopa Bros.]] When Mario reaches the [[Koopa Bros. Fortress]] he finds (and is attacked by) several Bob-ombs employed by [[Bowser]]. These Bob-ombs have two basic attacks: the first is simply to ram themselves into Mario, and the other is to light themselves, walk up to Mario, and explode right next to him. It appears that Bob-ombs can explode at will and as many times as they want outside of battle. | ||
Mario later falls into a prison full of Bob-omb rebels. Mario manages to free the remainder of the enslaved Bob-ombs, one of which is a pink female Bob-omb named [[Bombette]] who joins his party. Some Bob-ombs in this game are shown to be able to explode, and then simply regenerate themselves. Also notable, only Bob-ombs that are allies of Mario can do this. | Mario later falls into a prison full of Bob-omb rebels. Mario manages to free the remainder of the enslaved Bob-ombs, one of which is a pink female Bob-omb named [[Bombette]] who joins his party. Some Bob-ombs in this game are shown to be able to explode, and then simply regenerate themselves. Also notable, only Bob-ombs that are allies of Mario can do this. | ||
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Magenta-colored Bob-ombs appear during the [[Donkey Kong]] battles in [[Mystic Forest]], [[Twilight City]], and their respective Plus World variants. They are thrown by Donkey Kong as his means of attack and must be used against him. Like with the regular Bob-ombs, the magenta Bob-ombs start flashing when they see Mario and will explode shortly after. Unlike regular Bob-ombs, the magenta Bob-ombs will not stop moving even when they are about to explode. In the [[Level 5-DK+]] battle, the magenta Bob-ombs can destroy the blocks on the ground, opening up a [[Spike Trap]]. | Magenta-colored Bob-ombs appear during the [[Donkey Kong]] battles in [[Mystic Forest]], [[Twilight City]], and their respective Plus World variants. They are thrown by Donkey Kong as his means of attack and must be used against him. Like with the regular Bob-ombs, the magenta Bob-ombs start flashing when they see Mario and will explode shortly after. Unlike regular Bob-ombs, the magenta Bob-ombs will not stop moving even when they are about to explode. In the [[Level 5-DK+]] battle, the magenta Bob-ombs can destroy the blocks on the ground, opening up a [[Spike Trap]]. | ||
In the [[Nintendo Switch]] [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Nintendo Switch)|remake]], Bob-ombs gain a slight redesign, having a more mechanical and toy-like look. | |||
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===Appearance=== | ===Appearance=== | ||
Bob-ombs have always resembled [[bomb]]s with a few differences. The main difference is that they have white eyes, feet, and occasionally arms. They are traditionally colored black, but they can also be seen in red, blue, or even green. In most games, they feature wind-up keys on their backs and fuses, though these are lacking in a few old games. The fuse is usually surrounded by a gray or blue plug. A possible precursor of a Bob-omb can be seen in the {{media link|VSWC bomb.jpg|artwork for a bomb}} in ''[[VS. Wrecking Crew]]''. Curiously, in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' and during the ''Paper Mario'' ending parade, Bob-ombs are shown to have arms. In some games, Bob-ombs are seen to have yellow-orange feet and legs, but others in ''Super Mario Sunshine'' have feet resembling that of a wind-up toy. Upon closer observation, it can be seen that a Bob-omb's feet and legs are a segmented exterior of a potential endoskeleton. | Bob-ombs have always resembled [[bomb]]s with a few differences. The main difference is that they have white eyes, feet, and occasionally arms. They are traditionally colored black, but they can also be seen in red, blue, or even green. In most games, they feature wind-up keys on their backs and fuses, though these are lacking in a few old games. The fuse is usually surrounded by a gray or blue plug. A possible precursor of a Bob-omb can be seen in the {{media link|VSWC bomb.jpg|artwork for a bomb}} in ''[[VS. Wrecking Crew]]''. Curiously, in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' and during the ''Paper Mario'' ending parade, Bob-ombs are shown to have arms. In some games, Bob-ombs are seen to have yellow-orange feet and legs, but others in ''Super Mario Sunshine'' have feet resembling that of a wind-up toy. Upon closer observation, it can be seen that a Bob-omb's feet and legs are a segmented exterior of a potential endoskeleton. | ||
====Color variations==== | ====Color variations==== | ||
{{more images|section=y|Magenta and yellow type}} | {{more images|section=y|Magenta and yellow type}} | ||
Bob-ombs can have several different colors. The following is a list of all known Bob-omb colors and their first appearances. | Bob-ombs can have several different colors. The following is a list of all known Bob-omb colors and their first appearances. | ||
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|''Super Mario All-Stars'' | |''Super Mario All-Stars'' | ||
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|[[File: | |[[File:SMG2 Bob-omb Buddy.png|120px]] | ||
|Pink | |Pink | ||
|''[[Super Mario 64]]'' (as [[Bob-omb Buddy|Bob-omb Buddies]]) | |''[[Super Mario 64]]'' (as [[Bob-omb Buddy|Bob-omb Buddies]]) | ||
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|[[File: | |[[File:PM Bob-Omb Red.png|120px]] | ||
|Red | |Red | ||
|''[[Mario | |''[[Paper Mario]]'' | ||
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|[[File:Fahr Outpost Mayor.png]] | |[[File:Fahr Outpost Mayor.png]] | ||
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{{main|List of Bob-omb profiles and statistics}} | {{main|List of Bob-omb profiles and statistics}} | ||
Nearly every Bob-omb bio touches upon their signature behavior of exploding, though some bios also make allusions to their fuses and wind-up keys. | Nearly every Bob-omb bio touches upon their signature behavior of exploding, though some bios also make allusions to their fuses and wind-up keys. | ||
===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga''=== | |||
{{:Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga bestiary|transcludesection=Bob-omb|align=horizontal|image=[[File:MLSSBobomb.gif]]}} | |||
===''Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door''=== | |||
{{:Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door bestiary|transcludesection=Bob-omb|align=horizontal|image=[[File:Bob-omb.png]]}} | |||
===''Super Mario RPG'' (Nintendo Switch)=== | |||
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=Bob-omb}} | |||
{{:Monster List|transcludesection=Bob-omb 2}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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===Names in other languages=== | ===Names in other languages=== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
|Jap=ボブ<ref>''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'' instruction booklet | |Jap={{nowrap|ボブ<ref>{{cite|title=''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'' instruction booklet|page=33}}</ref><ref>''Super Mario USA'' instruction booklet, page 28.</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Advance'' Japanese instruction booklet|page=32}}</ref> <small>(''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'' / ''Super Mario USA'')</small>}} | ||
|JapR=Bobu | |JapR=Bobu | ||
|JapM=Bob | |JapM=Bob | ||
|Jap2=ボム{{ruby|兵|へい}}<ref>''Super Mario World'' Japanese instruction booklet (fold-out)</ref> | |Jap2=ボム{{ruby|兵|へい}}<ref>''Super Mario World'' Japanese instruction booklet (fold-out)</ref> | ||
|Jap2R=Bomuhei | |Jap2R=Bomuhei | ||
|Jap2M=Bomb Soldier; translated as "BombTrooper" in the Japanese version of ''Super Smash Bros.''; officially either romanized as "Bomhei" or "Bomb Hei" | |Jap2M=Bomb Soldier; translated as "BombTrooper" in the Japanese version of ''Super Smash Bros.''; officially either romanized as "Bomhei" or "Bomb Hei" | ||
|Jap3=ボムオム<ref>''Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten'' | |Jap3=ボムオム<ref>{{cite|title=''Perfect Ban Mario Character Daijiten''|page=[https://i.imgur.com/lVHkZlH.jpg 22]}}</ref> <small>(''Super Mario USA'')</small> | ||
|Jap3R=Bomu Omu | |Jap3R=Bomu Omu | ||
|Jap3M= | |Jap3M=Transliteration of the English name | ||
|ChiS=炸弹兵 | |ChiS=炸弹兵 | ||
|ChiSR=Zhàdàn Bīnɡ | |ChiSR=Zhàdàn Bīnɡ | ||
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|ChiTM=Bomb Soldier | |ChiTM=Bomb Soldier | ||
|Dut=Bob-omb | |Dut=Bob-omb | ||
| | |Fre=Bob-omb | ||
| | |Fre2=Bombe <small>(''Mario Strikers Charged'')</small> | ||
| | |Fre2M=Bomb | ||
|Ger=Bob-omb | |Ger=Bob-omb | ||
| | |Ger2=Bombe <small>(''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'')</small> | ||
|Ita=Bob-Omb<ref>'' | |Ger2M=Bomb | ||
| | |Ita=Bob-Omb<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros. 2'' Italian instruction booklet|page=25}}</ref> | ||
|Ita2=Bob-omb<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Italian instruction booklet|page=37}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario World'' Italian instruction booklet|page=25}}</ref> | |||
|Ita3=Bomba <small>(''[[Super Mario Bros. (film)|Super Mario Bros.]]'' movie)</small> | |||
|Ita3M=Bomb | |||
|Ita4=Bob-omba <small>(from ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' onwards)</small><br>Bobomba<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo.it/Giochi/Wii/Super-Mario-All-Stars-25th-Anniversary-Edition-283311.html#Super_Mario_Bros__2|title=''Super Mario All-Stars Limited Edition'' Italian website, ''Super Mario Bros. 2'' section|accessdate=December 12th, 2023|publisher=Nintendo.it}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Advance'' European instruction booklet|page=112}}</ref> <small>(in some earlier games)</small> | |||
|Ita4M=Portmanteau of the name "Bob" and ''bomba'' ("bomb"); since the word ''bomba'' is a feminine noun, originally the enemy name was considered as such (singular: ''la Bob-omba''; plural: ''le Bob-ombe''), in later games it was decided to give make it a masculine name due to the male name "Bob" (singular: ''il/la Bob-omba''; plural: ''i Bob-omba'') | |||
|Ita5=Bo-bomb<ref>{{cite|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' PRIMA Guide|page=19}}</ref> | |||
|Kor=폭탄병 | |Kor=폭탄병 | ||
|KorR=Poktan Byeong | |KorR=Poktan Byeong | ||
|KorM=Bomb Soldier, translation of the Japanese name | |KorM=Bomb Soldier, translation of the Japanese name | ||
|Por=Bob-bomba | |Por=Bob-bomba | ||
|PorM=From | |PorM=From ''bomba'' ("bomb") | ||
|Rom={{nowrap|Bob-ombă <small>(''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'')</small>}} | |Rom={{nowrap|Bob-ombă <small>(''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'')</small>}} | ||
| | |RomM=Bob-omb | ||
|Rom2=Bombiță <small>(''Super Mario World'' television series)</small> | |||
|Rom2M=Diminutive of ''bombă'' ("bomb") | |||
|Rus=Боб-омб | |Rus=Боб-омб | ||
|RusR=Bob-omb | |RusR=Bob-omb | ||
|RusM=Transliteration of the international name, Bob-omb | |RusM=Transliteration of the international name, Bob-omb | ||
|SpaA=Bob-omba | |SpaA=Bob-omba | ||
|SpaAM=From | |SpaAM=From ''bomba'' ("bomb") | ||
|SpaE=Bob-omb | |SpaE=Bob-omb | ||
|SpaE2=Bomba<ref name=Guías>{{cite|url=www.guiasnintendo.com/1_GAMEBOY_ADVANCE/mario_vs_dk/mario_vs_dk_sp/welcome.html|title=''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' website|publisher=Guías Nintendo|accessdate=June 11, 2018}}</ref> <small>(''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'')</small> | |||
|SpaE2M=Bomb | |||
|SpaE3=Bomba rosa<ref name=Guías/> <small>(''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'', [[Level 5-DK|5-DK]] / [[Level 6-DK|6-DK]])</small> | |||
|SpaE3M=Pink bomb | |||
}} | |||
;Strong Bob-omb | |||
{{foreign names | |||
|Jap=ボムへい（強） | |||
|JapR=Bomuhei (Tsuyo) | |||
|JapM=Bob-omb (Strong) | |||
|ChiS=炸弹兵（强） | |||
|ChiSR=Zhàdàn Bīnɡ (Qiáng) | |||
|ChiSM=Bob-omb (Strong) | |||
|ChiT=炸彈兵（強） | |||
|ChiTR=Zhàdàn Bīnɡ (Qiáng) | |||
|ChiTM=Bob-omb (Strong) | |||
|Dut=Bob-omb (sterker) | |||
|DutM=Bob-omb (stronger) | |||
|Fre=Bob-omb (force +) | |||
|FreM=Bob-omb (strength +) | |||
|Ger=Starker Bob-omb | |||
|GerM=Strong Bob-omb | |||
|Ita=Bob-omba (forte) | |||
|ItaM=Bob-omb (strong) | |||
|Kor=폭탄병(강화) | |||
|KorR=Poktan Byeong (Ganghwa) | |||
|KorM=Bob-omb (Strengthened) | |||
|SpaE=Bob-omb fuerte | |||
|SpaEM=Strong Bob-omb | |||
|SpaA=Bob-omba fuerte | |||
|SpaAM=Strong Bob-omb | |||
}} | }} | ||