Lakitu & Spinies: Difference between revisions

'''Lakitus''' ({{ja|ジュゲム|Jugemu}}, ''[[wikipedia:Jugemu|Jugem]]'') and '''Spinies''' ({{ja|トゲゾー|Togezō}}, ''Togezo'') are [[enemy|enemies]] from the {{uv|Mario}} series.

Lakitu and Spinies made their debut appearance in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' as a common enemy, and has become a common enemy in later ''Mario'' games. Along with the [[Goomba]]s and [[Koopa Troopa]]s, the Lakitu and Spinies are some of the most recognizable enemies of the ''Mario'' series. The Lakitu is a green-shelled [[Koopa]] wearing thick goggles who rides around in [[mariowiki:Lakitu's Cloud|a smiling cloud]]. The Spinies are quadrupedal spike-shelled Koopas that feature glaring eyes.

Lakitus are known for flying over the player and attacks by throwing Spiny eggs, which turn into Spinies upon touching the ground. The Spinies are among the few enemies that cannot be defeated by jumping on them, as their sharp spikes hurt the player on contact. Lakitus are a dangerous enemy who flies near the top of the screen and is often out of reach, but Lakitus can be defeated by jumping on them. In later games, a defeated Lakitu would leave behind their Lakitu Cloud, which allows the player to ride it for a short period of time.

A {{s|mariowiki|Lakitu Bro.}} appears as a [[background character]] in the [[Peach's Castle]] stage.

An 8-bit Lakitu appear in their 8-bit forms as [[background character]]s in the {{SSBM|Mushroom Kingdom}} stage, while a Fishin' Lakitu appears as background characters in the {{SSBM|Yoshi's Island}} stage.

Lakitu & Spiny appears in their 8-bit forms.

 

The Spiny eggs turn into Spinies upon making contact with the ground and wander around the stage. The Spinies cannot be defeated and they damage the players upon contact, but their slow movements are easy to avoid. If Lakitu is KO'd, the Spinies will still remain on-screen until they all fall off the stage or automatically disappear. Despite being invulnerable, the Spinies have hitboxes. This is likely so that Lakitu can use a Spiny as a shield to avoid taking a hit from a character.

When Lakitu is defeated, he'll fall while upside down. A glitch however, can cause Lakitu to be [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pXcbhzFX9o&feature=feedu stuck in midair when defeated for a short period of time] until they automatically disappear.

The Lakitu and Spinies appear as an Assist Trophy and reprise their behavior from ''Brawl''.

Lakitu appears as an enemy, using his modern appearance instead of his 8-bit form. Lakitus ride around their Lakitu Cloud and attacks by throwing Spiny eggs which turn into Spinies upon touching the ground. Damaging a Lakitu enough will knock him down from his cloud, although he will regain it if it is not defeated. Lakitu will fly away if it is left alone for long enough. The Spinies do not drop any powerup when defeated.

The Lakitu & Spinies trophy is available in both versions, and in {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Bowser's Minions'' [[Trophy Box]]. The other trophies are exclusives to {{for3ds}}.