Dino-Torch
| Dino-Torch | |
|---|---|
 Artwork from Super Mario World | |
| First appearance | Super Mario World (1990) |
| Latest appearance | Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 (2001) |
| Variant of | Dino Rhino |
Dino-Torches, sometimes called Mini-Dinos,[1] or Mini-Rhinos,[2][3] are large-eyed turquoise dinosaurs encountered in Super Mario World. They appear only in Chocolate Island levels.
History
Super Mario World
In Super Mario World and its Game Boy Advance port, Dino-Torches attack by either charging at Mario and Luigi or attempting to burn them with their fire breath, which can be sprayed upward or forward. A Dino-Torch can be defeated with a stomp or Super Star, but care must be taken that Mario or Luigi does not jump into its flames. When a Dino-Rhino is jumped on, it transforms into a Dino-Torch. While Dino-Rhinos are immune to fire, their smaller counterparts are not. The Dino-Torches are also more agile and mobile; they can jump higher and move faster.
There is a glitch in Super Mario World where if a Dino-Torch hits Mario with its flame while he is riding Yoshi, Mario will lose his power-up if he has one but will keep Yoshi. If Mario is hit by the flame without a power-up, he will lose a life while still riding Yoshi.[4]
Super Mario World television series
Dino-Torches appear quite frequently in the Super Mario World animated series.
A Dino-Torch first appeared in the episode "The Wheel Thing," where one is used by Kooky von Koopa as a welding torch flame while he is building his Mega Mechanasaur. Later in the episode, it is revealed that the source of the Mega Mechanasaur's fire breath is an oddly winged Dino-Torch hidden in its mouth; this Dino-Torch is not seen again after the destruction of the Great Mechanasaur.
In "Send in the Clown," two Dino-Torches are shown to inhabit a cage with a Dino-Rhino in King Koopa's "Koopa kid Bros. Circus"; after Mario is forced into this cage by Koopa, the chair he is given to defend himself with is burnt to a crisp by these Dino-Torches, which Mario later defeats by blasting them with fireballs as Fire Mario.
In "King Scoopa Koopa," several Dino-Torches, along with some Rexes, are shown to be employed as chefs at Koopa's fast-food stand. Later in the episode, Mario, after breaking into Koopa's stand, is attacked by Koopa, who wields a Dino-Torch as a flamethrower. After he is defeated by Cape Mario, Koopa and his Dino-Torch and Rex minions manage to escape down a Warp Tube. Occasionally, the dark green Rex in the episode is mistakenly shown with a Dino-Torch's head.
In "Party Line," one Dino-Torch is briefly seen pulling a caveman's vehicle.
Dinosaur Dilemma
In Dinosaur Dilemma of the Nintendo Adventure Books, a Dino-Torch appears to attack Mario riding Yoshi when they first enter the Valley of Bowser, spewing fireballs. If the duo decides to hide from the Dino-Torch instead of fleeing from it, it will find and singe the two with its fire, sending them running and causing Mario to lose his items when they fall out of his charred pocket.
Profiles
Super Mario series
Super Mario World
- Super Mario World instruction booklet: These are dragons from Chocolate Island. Jump on Dino-Rhino and it becomes Mini-Rhino. Watch out, they breathe fire.[5]
- Mario Mania: Mini-Dinos have hot tempers and foul breath. They shoot jets of fire when they're not moving, so when they stop, get ready for a heat wave.[6]
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2
- Denizens of Dinosaur Land poster: Chocolate Island is home to these dinosaurs. Dino Rhinos change into Mini-Rhinos when stomped on, but the little ones breathe fire, so be careful.[7]
Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Yoshi's Egg
★ライタとチビライタ
火を吹く点から、インド系ヨッシーと関係が 深いと考えられているが、どう深いのかは不 明。彼とヨッシーのイキサツについては秘密。[8]
★Dino Rhino & Dino Torch
Due to their fire-blowing points, they're thought to be closely related to the Indian Yoshi, but how deep is unknown. The history between them and Yoshi is a secret.
Gallery
Super Mario World
Super Mario World
Japanese commercial for a Super Mario World-themed desk from Kurogane
Super Mario World
("King Scoopa Koopa")
Original Story illustration, Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Yoshi's Egg
Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Yoshi's Egg
Artwork used for a Super Mario puzzle
Artwork used for a Super Mario Christmas-themed puzzle
Super Mario Maze Picture Book 4: Princess Peach Disappeared
Super Mario Game Picture Book 3: Mario and Yoshi
Super Mario Wisdom Games Picture Book 1: Search for the Dragon Coin
Super Mario Adventure Game Picture Book 2: Mario and Baby Yoshi
Super Mario Picture Book with Peel-and-Release Stickers 1: Get Yoshi Back
Super Mario Picture Book with Peel-and-Release Stickers 4: Protect Your House!
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | チビライタ[?] Chibi Raita |
Mini Dino Rhino | |
| Chinese (simplified) | 小打火龙[9] Xiǎo Dǎhuǒ Lóng |
Tiny Lighter Dragon | |
| French (NOA) | Mini-Rhino[?] | - | |
| French (NOE) | Dino-Torche[?] | Dino-Torch | |
| German | Mini-Rhino[?] | - | |
| Italian | Mini-Rino[10] | Mini-Rhino | |
| Portuguese | Mini-Rhino[?] | - | |
| Spanish | Dino-Antorcha[?] | Dino-Torch |
References
- ^ August 1991. Nintendo Mario Mania Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 51.
- ^ Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 instruction booklet, "Denizens of Dinosaur Land" poster.
- ^ September 1991. Nintendo Power Volume 28. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 19.
- ^ Rulumi (February 21, 2014). ¿Bug Super Mario World Dino Torch?. YouTube. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Nintendo (1991). Super Mario World instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 25.
- ^ August 1991. Nintendo Mario Mania Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 51.
- ^ Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 promotional flyer
- ^ 「任天堂公式ガイドブック ヨッシーのたまご」 (Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook – Yoshi's Egg). Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 61.
- ^ iQue Research Group (October 12, 2018). Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World Credits (iQue version) (08:47). YouTube. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Page 55.
