Poplin

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Poplin
Poplin with Wonder Seed render
Artwork from Super Mario Bros. Wonder
First appearance Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)
Latest appearance Mario Tennis Fever (2026)
Portrayed by Christine Marie Cabanos
Comparable
Notable members

The Poplins are a race of humanoid beings seen with flower buds or blooming flowers on their heads who make their debut in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Technically serving as counterparts to the Toads of the Mushroom Kingdom, they are inhabitants of the Flower Kingdom, ruled by Prince Florian. Poplins have olive skin and round black eyes, and wear outfits based on traditional Arabian clothing, including what resembles a hijab under their flower caps.

History[edit]

Super Mario Bros. Wonder[edit]

Flower Kingdom from the August 31, 2023 Nintendo Direct
Poplins with the main characters of Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Poplins appear throughout Super Mario Bros. Wonder and assist Mario and the other playable characters in their journey by hosting Poplin Shops and clearing paths in exchange for flower coins in various worlds. Others are imprisoned by Bowser at the end of courses. After reaching the Goal Pole, the Poplin is freed and will reward the player with a Wonder Seed as thanks. If the player completes a level in Elephant form with water stored in their trunk, they will water the Poplin, causing the bud on their head to bloom with a rainbow appearing.

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Multiple Poplins appear as audience members on the Wonder Court in Mario Tennis Fever.

Profiles[edit]

  • Trading card bio: These peaceful inhabitants of the Flower Kingdom are loyal subjects to Prince Florian. They can be found in some surprising places.

Color variations[edit]

Poplins come in many different colors. The following is a list of all known Poplins and the first appearance of the respective Poplin.

Image Color First appearance
Poplin with Wonder Seed render Orange Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Angler Poplin Cyan Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Loyal Poplin Green Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Master Poplin Yellow Super Mario Bros. Wonder
A Poplin marching band from Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park Dark-green Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park
A Gray Poplin from Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park Grayish brown Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park

Gallery[edit]

Naming[edit]

Internal names[edit]

Game File Name Meaning

Super Mario Bros. Wonder IconSpeakerHanapio Hanapio Portmanteau of「花」(hana, "flower") and「キノピオ」(Kinopio, "Toad")

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ポプリン[1][2]
Popurin 		Portmanteau of「ポプリ」(popuri, "potpourri") and the diminutive endearing suffix「-りん」(-rin)
Chinese (Simplified) 苞普林[3]
Bāopǔlín (Mandarin)
Bāaupóulàhm (Cantonese) 		Transliteration of the Japanese name; includes "苞" (bāo / bāau, "bud")
Chinese (Traditional) 苞普林[4]
Bāopǔlín (Mandarin)
Bāaupóulàhm (Cantonese) 		Transliteration of the Japanese name; includes「苞」(bāo / bāau, "bud")
Dutch Poplin[5] -
French Poplin[6][7] -
German Poplin[8] -
Italian Poplin[9] -
Korean 포플린[10]
Popeullin 		Poplin
Portuguese Poplin[11][12] -
Russian Поплин[13]
Poplin 		Poplin
Spanish Poplin[14][15] -

Notes[edit]

  • The concept of a floral Toad counterpart dates back to the development of Super Mario World. Among the development materials included in the 2020 Nintendo data leak is a sprite from June 7, 1990, depicting a Toad-like humanoid with a tulip on its head instead of a mushroom cap. The character appears identical to Hanazukin-chan, the mascot of Expo '90.[16]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 「ポプリンは フラワー王国の住人。驚いて頭の花が咲いてしまうことも！」– Loading-screen tip (20 Oct. 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder by Nintendo EPD (Ver. 1.0.2). Nintendo (Japanese).
  2. ^ Kazuma, Sakurai, Sato Tomoya, Nakatani Itaru, Kojima Katsuyuki, and Hashiguchi Yuya (2023). 『スーパーマリオブラザーズ ワンダー かんぺき攻略本』. Tokyo: Kadokawa (Japanese). ISBN 4-047337-02-1. Page 2.
  3. ^ "苞普林是花花王国的居民。有时候会吃惊得头上的花都开了！" – Loading-screen tip (20 Oct. 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder by Nintendo EPD (Ver. 1.0.2). Nintendo (Simplified Chinese).
  4. ^ 「苞普林是花花王國的居民，他們頭上的花有時候會因為驚訝而盛開喔！」– Loading-screen tip (20 Oct. 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder by Nintendo EPD (Ver. 1.0.2). Nintendo (Traditional Chinese).
  5. ^ "De bewoners van het Bloemenrijk heten Poplins. Wanneer ze verrast worden, schieten ze spontaan in bloei!" – Loading-screen tip (20 Oct. 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder by Nintendo EPD (Ver. 1.0.2). Nintendo (Dutch).
  6. ^ « Les Poplins sont les habitants du royaume des Fleurs. Sous le coup de la surprise, leur tête peut fleurir! » – Loading-screen tip (20 Oct. 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder by Nintendo EPD (Ver. 1.0.2). Nintendo (Canadian French).
  7. ^ « Les Poplins sont les habitants du Royaume des Fleurs. Sous le coup de la surprise, leur tête peut fleurir ! » – Loading-screen tip (20 Oct. 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder by Nintendo EPD (Ver. 1.0.2). Nintendo (French).
  8. ^ „Poplins sind die Einwohner des Blumenkönigreichs. Werden sie überrascht,können die Knospen auf ihren Köpfen aufblühen!“ – Loading-screen tip (20 Oct. 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder by Nintendo EPD (Ver. 1.0.2). Nintendo (German).
  9. ^ «I Poplin sono abitanti del Regno dei Fiori. Quando sono sorpresi, il fiore che hanno in testa può sbocciare!» – Loading-screen tip (20 Oct. 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder by Nintendo EPD (Ver. 1.0.2). Nintendo (Italian).
  10. ^ "포플린은 플라워 왕국의 주민이다. 깜짝 놀라면 머리의 꽃이 피어 버릴 때도 있다!" – Loading-screen tip (20 Oct. 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder by Nintendo EPD (Ver. 1.0.2). Nintendo (Korean).
  11. ^ "Poplins são os habitantes do Reino Flor. Quando estão surpresos, as flores deles desabrocham!" – Loading-screen tip (20 Oct. 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder by Nintendo EPD (Ver. 1.0.2). Nintendo (Brazilian Portuguese).
  12. ^ «Os Poplins são os habitantes do Reino Flor. Quando estão surpresos, as suas flores podem desabrochar!» – Loading-screen tip (20 Oct. 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder by Nintendo EPD (Ver. 1.0.2). Nintendo (European Portuguese).
  13. ^ «Поплины живут в Цветочном королевстве. Если они удивляются, цветок у них на голове распускается.» – Loading-screen tip (20 Oct. 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder by Nintendo EPD (Ver. 1.0.2). Nintendo (Russian).
  14. ^ "Los Poplins son los residentes del Reino Flor.¡A veces florecen de sorpresa o de alegría!" – Loading-screen tip (20 Oct. 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder by Nintendo EPD (Ver. 1.0.2). Nintendo (Latin American Spanish).
  15. ^ «Los Poplins son los residentes del Reino Flor.¡A veces florecen de sorpresa o de alegría!» – Loading-screen tip (20 Oct. 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder by Nintendo EPD (Ver. 1.0.2). Nintendo (European Spanish).
  16. ^ Development:Super Mario World (SNES)/Sprites. The Cutting Room Floor. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder / Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park
Playable characters Mario • Luigi • Peach • Daisy • Rosalina* • Co-Star Luma* • Yellow Toad • Blue Toad • Toadette • Yoshi • Red Yoshi • Yellow Yoshi • Light-Blue Yoshi • Nabbit
Forms Power-ups Small Mario • Super Mario • Fire Mario • Invincible Mario • Elephant Mario • Bubble Mario • Drill Mario • Flower Marioa*
Wonder Effect forms Hoppycat Mario • Goomba Mario • Balloon Mario • Spike-Ball Mario • Wubba Mario • Sproing Mariob • Puffy Lift Marioa • Metal Mario
Non-playable characters Prince Florian • Talking Flowers • Poplins • Angler Poplin • Master Poplin • Loyal Poplin • Professor Connect • Captain Toad • Hint Toad* • Ancient Dragon • Luma* • Baby Yoshi* • Plucky*
Enemies Anglefish • Armad • Baboom • Big Fiery Note Piranhaa • Big Fire Piranha Plant • Big Goomba • Big Hoppycat • Big Piranha Plant • Big Seeker Bullet Bill • Big Shoomp • Big Smogrin • Big Snootle • Big Trottin' Piranha Plant • Blewbird • Bloomp • Bob-omb • Bone Goomba • Bone Piranha Plant • Boo • Bull's-Eye Billet Train • Bull's-Eye Gnawsher • Bullet Bill • Bulrush • Buzzy Beetle • Castle Bowser • Cheep Cheep • Cloud Piranha • Condart • Condrop • Dry Bones • Fiery Note Piranha • Fire Piranha Plant • Fire Spike • Flying Mechakoopa • Gamboo • Gnawsher • Goomba • Goombrat • Hammer Bro • Hefty Goomba • Hefty Goombrat • Hefty Smogrin • Hefty Swirlypod • Hoppo • Hoppycat • Hothead • Kamek • Kerpop • King Boo • Konk • Koopa Paratroopa • Koopa Troopa • Lakitu • Lakitu trioa • Lava Blobble • Lava Bubble • Li'l Scorcher • Li'l Sparky • Maw-Maw • Mechakoopa • Melon Piranha Plant • Metal Gamboo • Missile Meg • Mumsy • Muncher • Ninji • Nipper Plant • Noknok • Outmaway • Piranha Plant • Pokey • Pokipede • Raargh • Racing Wiggler • Revver • Rift Koopa • Rift Mario • Robbird • Rolla Koopa • Rrrumba • Seeker Bullet Bill • Serpont • Shoomp • Shova • Skedaddler • Sluglug • Smackerel • Smogrin • Snootle • Snortoise • Spike • Spiny • Spiny Egg • Sproing • Swirlypod • Sugarstar • Taily • Thwomp • Trompette • Trottin' Bone Piranha Plant • Trottin' Piranha Plant • Urchin • Whohoo • Wonder Anglefish • Wonder Blewbird • Wonder Bloomp • Wonder Bulrush herd • Wonder Gnawsher • Wonder Hoppo • Wonder Hoppycat • Wonder Konk • Wonder Missile Meg • Wonder Piranhab • Wonder Shova • Wonder Smackerel • Wubba • Zip-Zap
Obstacles Bill Blaster • Bob-omb Cannon • Bowser statue • Bull's-Eye Blaster • Burner • Būsuke Hōdai • Electricity Block • Electricity Cloud • Fire Bar • Fire Knuckle • Fire Wheel • Fireball • Flying battleship (Wonder Effect) • Giant Spiked Ball • Honey • Hot-Hot Rock • Ice • Lava • Lava Geyser • Lava tide • Lightning • Mecha Maker • Moving torch • Ōgata no Burner • Piston • Pit • Poison swamp • Poison tide • Rift • Sand • Spike-Ball • Spike Trap • Volcanic debris
Bosses Bowser Jr. / Wonder Bowser Jr. • Koopalings* (Iggy · Larry · Lemmy · Ludwig · Morton · Roy · Wendy) • Bowser / Wonder Bowser
Items and power-ups 1-Up Mushroom • 10-flower coin • Badge • Big shell • Blue Coin • Bubble Flower • Buzzy Shell • Coin • Drill Mushroom • Elephant Fruit • Fire Flower • Flower coin • Hidden Coin • Jar • Key • Koopa Shell • Red POW Block • Royal Seed • Small flower coinb • Standee • Standee Surprise • Super Flower Pot* • Super Mushroom • Super Star • Swirlypod Shellb • Water • Wonder Flower • Wonder Seed • Wonder Token
Objects Blocks ! Block • ? Block • 10-Coin Block • Atchi Muite Block • Brick Block • Cactus box • Cloud Block • Crate • Donut Block • Dotted-Line Block • Empty Block • Hard block • Hidden Character Block • Icy block • Invisible block • Iron Block • Jewel block • Light-Switch • Linking Blockb • Linking Lift • Long Donut Block • Long Rotating Blocka • Marimba Block • ON/OFF Switch • Peanut box • POW Block • Pumpkin box • Race Block • Rhythm Block • Rock Block • Rotating Block • Roulette Block • Semisolid Blockb • Shoot ? Blockb • Shoot Block • Snow Blockb • Spring Blockb • Timer-Switch • Wonder POW Block • Yureru Block
Other objects ! Switch • ? Capsuleb • ? Switch • Aka-Ao Block • Akatō Lift • Arrow Sign • Beacon • Bomb • Bone Lift • Bridge • Bowser Switch • Bubble • Bumper • Cannon • Chandelier • Checkpoint Flag • Cloud • Cloud Lift • Coin blastera • Conveyor Belt • Cork • Current • Door • Dropdown Countdown Lift • Downpour Cloud • Fossilized dragon • Fune • Goal (Wiggler Race) • Goal Pole • Goal Pole (secret) • Goo • Handle • Hip Tree • Inchworm Pipe • Item Balloon • Jet Pipe • Key Door • Lakitu's Cloud • Large ! Switch • Lift • Lifting Shabon • Marui Ki • Mienai Ashiba • Mushroom Platform • Mushroom Trampoline • Oseru Ashiba • Oseru Dokan • P Switch • Pipe • Pole • Propeller Flower • Puffy Lift • Pump Lift • Rhythm Floorb • Semisolid Platform • Shikaku Trampoline • Sign • Sinkin' Pipe • Spotlight • Topple Rock • Totchī • Treasure chest • Triangoline • Ugoku Ashiba • Vine • Water tide • Wilted flower • Wow Bud • Zip Track
Locations Worlds Pipe-Rock Plateau • Fluff-Puff Peaks • Shining Falls • Sunbaked Desert • Fungi Mines • Deep Magma Bog • Petal Isles • Special World
Level types Badge Challenge • Break Time! • KO Arena • Search Party • Wiggler Race
Other Flower Kingdom • Bellabel Park* • Poplin Shop
Moves Boosting Spin Jump • Carry • Crouch • Crouching High Jump • Dash • Floating High Jump • Flutter Jump • Ground Pound • Jump • Looking up • Midair Spin • Slide • Spin Jump • Stomp • Swallow • Swim • Wall Jump
Gameplay elements Beat • Coin Heaven • Completion • Extra life • Player shadow • Secret exit • Sub-area • Wonder Effect
Music "Coast Theme" • "Doomy-Gloom Wonder" • "Grassland Theme" • "Medley-Mix Wonder" • "Poplin House" • "Snowy-Mountain Theme" • "Starry-Staff Wonder"
Further info Ask the Developer • Gallery • "Hop Chop Splat Oh-no! Song" • Multimedia • Nintendo Music (soundtrack) • Quotes • Staff
b Uses a derived name
* Exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Related Play Nintendo activities
All about Super Mario Bros. Wonder • Badge bunch
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