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The '''Ice Climbers''' are the pair of playable protagonists from the game ''[[Ice Climber (game)|Ice Climber]]'', released in the pre-''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' era of NES games. When playing one player, the player plays as Popo. When playing two player, player one plays as Popo, while player two plays as Nana in ''[[Ice Climber (game)|Ice Climber]]''.
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|japanese_va = Sanae Kobayashi
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See '''[[Ice Climbers (SSBM)]]''' and '''[[Ice Climbers (SSBB)]]''' for fighter info.
The Ice Climbers are 2 parka-wearing eskimos, who originated from the NES title "Ice Climber". The Ice Climbers have a unique fighting style, as there are 2 characters that you fight with- Popo, the male, and Nana, the female. The Ice Climbers were new to [[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]], and it has been confirmed that they will be returning to [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]].


==Character description==
The Ice Climbers' appearance is quite a change from their original 8-bit form. All there is to say about the Ice Climbers is that they have pink and blue parkas (Nana and Popo, respectively) and hammers.


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
The Ice Climbers are unique in that there are two of them.  Nana (the pink Ice Climber) is partially computer controlled when the duo is used by a player.  If Nana is KOed, Popo will remain in the match without losing any stock.  If Popo is KOed on the other hand, Nana will vanish as well.
:''Main article: [[Ice Climbers (SSBM)]]''


[[Image:Iceclimbermelee.jpg|right|120px]]
[[Image:IC 1.jpg|thumb|left|Promotional image for the Climbers in Melee.]]


The Ice Climbers made their debut appearance in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series in the GameCube installment, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' as a dual-controlled pair of fighters. They (as a singular entity) are one of the 14 default characters available from the start.
==Special Moves==
=== Moveset ===
* '''B''' - [[Ice Shot]]
Popo and Nana make a block of ice, and shoot it with their hammers. The ice can pick up speed when going downhill, and the faster the ice, the harder the hit.
* '''B →''' - [[Squall Hammer]]  
Nana and Popo go back-to-back, hold their hammers out, and spin around. Not much to say, except that this is '''VERY''' powerful if timed right.
* '''B ↑''' - [[Belay]]
Belay starts with Nana throwing Popo up in the air, then Popo pulls Nana up, striking any enemies they touch. This not only serves as a recovery, but it packs a fairly good punch as well.
* '''B ↓''' - [[Blizzard]]
This move shoots icy wind out of the Climbers' hands. There is a small chance that this move will have the freezy effect, but other wise, it just is a flurry of low hits.
* '''Final Smash'''' - [[Iceburg]]
When they get the smash ball, the duo does a high five and a giant iceberg rises from the ground. The iceberg's terrain is incredibly slippery and can even freeze opponents.


Their inclusion in ''Melee'' came as a bit of shock as they seemed quite out of place compared to the other characters featured in the initial trailer for the game.  They were largely forgotten relics of the NES era, so to see [[Masahiro Sakurai]] include them in the game's roster (complete with a full 3-D makeover) alongside such major players as [[Mario]], [[Link]], and [[Donkey Kong]] was understandably confusing.  As it turns out, they were selected over other considered retro characters (including [[Balloon Fighter]]) to be representatives of the NES period in Nintendo's history.
==Trophies==
===Classic Ice Climbers trophy===
To unlock this trophy you must complete [[Classic mode]] as the Ice Climbers.


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
===Red Smash Ice Climbers trophy===
:''Main article: [[Ice Climbers (SSBB)]]''
To unlock this trophy you must complete [[Adventure Mode (Melee)|Adventure Mode]] as the Ice Climbers.


[[Image:Iceclimbersbrawl.jpg|right|120px]]
===Blue Smash Ice Climbers trophy===
To unlock this trophy you must complete [[All-Star Mode]] as the Ice Climbers.


===Rumor===
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During the development of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', it came to light that [[Masahiro Sakurai]] was considering excluding characters that appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' from ''Brawl''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s roster.  Naturally, fans around the internet began speculating as to who, if anyone, would not return.  One particularly widespread rumor involved the Ice Climbers. 
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According to a [http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http://www.livewii.fr/news/9350/Des-nouvelles-tetes-pour-Super-Smash-Bros-Brawl.html French gaming site], Sakurai appeared on an unspecified Japanese radio program dealing with video games and allegedly "confirmed" three newcomers to ''Brawl'': Bowser Jr., [[Ridley]], and a ''The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker''-influenced version of [[Young Link]].  However, he also supposedly announced that three veterans would not be returning - the Ice Climbers, [[Mr. Game & Watch]], and Young Link.
 
Several fans debunked the rumor, citing the fact that the radio program Sakurai "appeared" on had never been named.  Also, it seemed to have been the only source of these major revelations (no mentions of any of the above characters being included or removed were to be found in the translations of Sakurai's diary on the pre-relaunch [[DOJO!!]]).  Additionally, in the case of the Ice Climbers and Mr. Game & Watch, many felt it'd be counter-productive to remove two unique characters with original movesets for absolutely no reason at all.  Regardless, the rumor persisted for over a year, up until the confirmation of the Ice Climbers' return in ''Brawl'' in September 2007.
 
===In the game===
While the [[Final Smash]] for the Ice Climbers has been confirmed, not much else has been mentioned regarding them.  They appear to have been graphically updated, taking advantage of the Wii's enhanced technology.
 
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Revision as of 14:11, December 8, 2007

Ice Climbers
Ice Climbers
Nana and Popo, as they appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Universe Ice Climber
Smash Bros. appearances Melee
Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Created by Shigeru Miyamoto
Kenji Miki

The Ice Climbers are 2 parka-wearing eskimos, who originated from the NES title "Ice Climber". The Ice Climbers have a unique fighting style, as there are 2 characters that you fight with- Popo, the male, and Nana, the female. The Ice Climbers were new to Melee, and it has been confirmed that they will be returning to Brawl.

The Ice Climbers' appearance is quite a change from their original 8-bit form. All there is to say about the Ice Climbers is that they have pink and blue parkas (Nana and Popo, respectively) and hammers.

The Ice Climbers are unique in that there are two of them. Nana (the pink Ice Climber) is partially computer controlled when the duo is used by a player. If Nana is KOed, Popo will remain in the match without losing any stock. If Popo is KOed on the other hand, Nana will vanish as well.

File:IC 1.jpg
Promotional image for the Climbers in Melee.

Special Moves

Moveset

Popo and Nana make a block of ice, and shoot it with their hammers. The ice can pick up speed when going downhill, and the faster the ice, the harder the hit.

Nana and Popo go back-to-back, hold their hammers out, and spin around. Not much to say, except that this is VERY powerful if timed right.

Belay starts with Nana throwing Popo up in the air, then Popo pulls Nana up, striking any enemies they touch. This not only serves as a recovery, but it packs a fairly good punch as well.

This move shoots icy wind out of the Climbers' hands. There is a small chance that this move will have the freezy effect, but other wise, it just is a flurry of low hits.

When they get the smash ball, the duo does a high five and a giant iceberg rises from the ground. The iceberg's terrain is incredibly slippery and can even freeze opponents.

Trophies

Classic Ice Climbers trophy

To unlock this trophy you must complete Classic mode as the Ice Climbers.

Red Smash Ice Climbers trophy

To unlock this trophy you must complete Adventure Mode as the Ice Climbers.

Blue Smash Ice Climbers trophy

To unlock this trophy you must complete All-Star Mode as the Ice Climbers.

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