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{{Infobox Character General
|name        = Fly Guy
|name        = Fly Guy
|image        = [[File:FlyGuysMP8.png|250px]]
|image        = [[File:FlyGuysMP8.png|250px]]
|caption      = [[File:YoshiSymbol.svg|50px]]<br>Official artwork of fly Guys from ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Party 8}}''.
|caption      = [[File:YoshiSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]<br>Official artwork of Fly Guys from ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Party 8}}''.
|universe    = ''{{uv|Yoshi}}''
|universe    = {{uv|Yoshi}}
|firstgame    = ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island}}'' (1995)
|firstgame    = ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island}}'' (1995)
|games        = ''[[SSB]]''<br>''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''
|games        = ''[[SSB]]''<br>''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]'' ([[SSB3DS|3DS]])<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|console      = Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|console      = Super Nintendo Entertainment System
|lastappearance= ''{{s|mariowiki|Yoshi's New Island}}'' (2014)
|lastappearance= ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Party Superstars}}'' (2021)
|species      = Shy Guy
|species      = Shy Guy
|gender      = Male
|gender      = Male
|homeworld    = [[Yoshi's Island]]
|homeworld    = [[Yoshi's Island]]
|creator      =  
|creator      = Shigeru Miyamoto
|artist      =  
|artist      = Shigeru Miyamoto
|voiceactor  =  
|voiceactor  =  
|japanactor  =  
|japanactor  =  
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|interwikipage= Fly Guy
|interwikipage= Fly Guy
}}
}}
'''Fly Guys''' ({{ja|プロペラヘイホー|Puropera Heihō}}, ''Propeller Heiho''), referred to as '''Propeller Shy Guys''' in the original game and ''[[Melee]]'', are a subspecies of [[Shy Guy]] that appear in the {{uv|Yoshi}} series.
'''Fly Guys''' ({{ja|プロペラヘイホー|Puropera Heihō}}, ''Propeller Heiho''), referred to as '''Propeller Shy Guys''' in the original ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', are a subspecies of [[Shy Guy]] that appear in the {{uv|Yoshi}} and {{uv|Mario}} series.


==''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
==Origin==
Propeller Shy Guys sometimes appear as [[background character]]s on the {{SSB|Yoshi's Island}} stage.
Fly Guys made their debut in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island}}'' and has become a common enemy in later ''Mario'' and ''Yoshi'' games. They fly around and carry items, including {{iw|mariowiki|1-Up}}s and rare {{iw|mariowiki|Red Coin}}s. Some of them fly back and forth in a set path, while others appear suddenly, move quickly and fly away if not hit in time.
 
{{iw|mariowiki|Propeller Shy Guy}}s only appeared in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Story}}''. They appear flying above Yoshi carrying fruit, but immediately fly off-screen if Yoshi eats the fruit.
<gallery>
Story Prop Guy red.gif|A Propeller Fly Guy as it appears in ''Yoshi's Story''.<!--put in a gallery instead of a thumbnail to make the caption readable-->
</gallery>
{{clrl}}
 
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
[[File:FlyGuy64.gif|thumb|left|A Fly Guy as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
Propeller Shy Guys appear as [[background character]]s in the {{SSB|Yoshi's Island}} stage.
{{clrl}}
 
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
[[File:Propeller Shy Guy Melee.png|thumb|left|A Propeller Shy Guy in ''Melee'']]
Propeller Shy Guys return as background characters in the returning {{SSB|Yoshi's Island}} stage.


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
Propeller Shy Guys also appear as a [[stage element]] in the [[Yoshi's Story]] stage where they fly in and carry [[food]], which can be dropped by attacking them.
[[File:FlyGuyMelee.jpg|thumb|left|A Propeller Shy Guy on [[Yoshi's Story]].]]
{{clrl}}
Propeller Shy Guys sometimes appear on [[Yoshi's Story]], carrying [[food]] that can be dropped by attacking them. Propeller Shy Guys also appear in the returning {{SSB|Yoshi's Island}} stage, reprising their background role.


===Trophy description===
===Trophy===
;Shy Guys
Despite the trophy name and description referring to Shy Guys in general, three Propeller Shy Guys are the only Shy Guys visually represented by the trophy.
''There are many types of Shy Guys: they've been known to walk on the ground, fly through the air, traipse about on stilts, wear flowers or camouflage, throw balls, swing balls, swing bats, sail on pirate ships, carry fruit, do the Bamboo Dance, ride submarines, play guitar, play tennis, wear red, come in large or small sizes, steal people's toys, cause mischief...''
{{Trophy
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' [10/88]
|name=Shy Guys
|image=Shy Guys Trophy Melee.png
|desc=There are many types of Shy Guys: they've been known to walk on the ground, [[Fly Guy|fly through the air]], [[mariowiki:Stilt Guy|traipse about on stilts]], [[mariowiki:Petal Guy|wear flowers or camouflage]], [[mariowiki:Green Glove|throw balls]], [[mariowiki:Slugger|swing bats]], [[mariowiki:Pirate Guy|sail on pirate ships]], [[mariowiki:Propeller Shy Guy|carry fruit]], [[mariowiki:Limbo Guy|do the Bamboo Dance]], [[mariowiki:Submarine Guy|ride submarines]], play guitar, [[mariowiki:Shy Guy#Mario Tennis series|play tennis]], wear red, come in large or small sizes, steal people's toys, cause mischief...
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Super Mario Bros. 2|release1=10/88}}
|game=Melee
}}
{{clrl}}


==''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
[[File:Yoshi's Island (SSBB)2.jpg|thumb|250px|Fly Guys on {{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}}.]]
[[File:Yoshi's Island SSBB platform.png|thumb|250px|Fly Guys on {{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}}.]]
[[Fly Guy]]s appear in {{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}}, where they occasionally fly in, carrying [[food]] which they drop if attacked. They're infamous for constantly [[gimp]]ing {{SSBB|Ness}}'s [[PK Thunder]] recovery.
Fly Guys appear as a stage element in the {{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}} stage where they fly in and carry [[food]], which can be dropped by attacking them. They are seen as 2D drawn images to match the stage's pastel aesthetic.


===Stickers===
===Stickers===
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! Game
! Game
! Effect
! Effect
! Character(s)
! Fighter(s)
|-
|-
| [[mariowiki:Shy Guy|Fly Guy]]
| [[mariowiki:Shy Guy|Fly Guy]]
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| {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
| {{SortKey|All characters}}{{AllChars|SSBB|s=16}}
|-
|-
| [[Fly Guy|Propeller Shy Guy]]
| Propeller Shy Guy
| [[Yoshi's Story]]
| [[Yoshi's Story]]
| {{SortKey|AttackExplosive+014}}{{TypeIcon|Explosive}} Attack +14
| {{SortKey|AttackExplosive+014}}{{TypeIcon|Explosive}} Attack +14
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{{StickerPicBox|Propeller Shy Guy|Yoshi's Story}}
{{StickerPicBox|Propeller Shy Guy|Yoshi's Story}}
{{clr}}
{{clr}}
==In {{for3ds}}==
==In {{for3ds}}==
[[File:Fly Guy Smash Run.jpg|thumb|200px|A Fly Guy carrying [[food]] in [[Smash Run]].]]
===As a stage element===
===As a stage element===
Fly Guys reprise their role on the {{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}} stage.
Fly Guys return and reprise their roles as a stage element in the {{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}} stage.
 
===In [[Smash Run]]===
===In [[Smash Run]]===
Fly Guys appear as rare, harmless enemies. They fly around carrying an item which changes every few seconds, and if not defeated in time they quickly fly away. They can carry [[food]], [[gold]] and [[Custom Part]]s, which they drop when attacked.
[[File:Fly Guy Smash Run.jpg|thumb|200px|A Fly Guy carrying [[food]] in [[Smash Run]].]]
Fly Guys appear as rare, harmless enemies (this time as 3D models, unlike the ones in the Yoshi's Island stage). They fly around carrying an item which changes every few seconds, and if not defeated in time they quickly fly away. They can carry [[food]], [[gold]] and [[Custom Part]]s, which they drop when attacked.
 
Three Fly Guys appear in one of the ''Survive! Hard'' Challenge rooms, carrying dangerous-to-get bonus loot.


Three Fly Guys appear in one of the ''Survive! Hard'' Challenge rooms, carrying dangerous to get bonus loot.
===Trophy===
{{Trophy
|name=Fly Guy
|image=FlyGuyTrophy3DS.png
|desc-ntsc=This enemy from the Yoshi's Island series is basically a Shy Guy with a propeller on its head. It hauls items with it as it flies, so chase it down to claim a reward. Usually it's just food, but sometimes one will have some better prizes. You could say these ones are...pretty fly for a Shy Guy. No? Never mind.
|desc-pal=This enemy usually appears in Yoshi's Island. It's basically a Shy Guy, but with a propeller on its head, sooo...you could say it's pretty fly for a Shy Guy. No? OK, then. They fly around overhead with items that you'll want to get hold of! Usually it's only food, but just sometimes they might be carrying something even better...
|game=ssb4-3ds
}}
{{clrl}}


===Trophy description===
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
[[File:FlyGuyTrophy3DS.png|100px|left]]
Propeller Shy Guys return as background characters in the [[Yoshi's Island (SSB)|Super Happy Tree]] stage, while Fly Guys return and reprise their roles as a stage element in the [[Yoshi's Story]] and {{SSBB|Yoshi's Island}} stages.
;Fly Guy
{{Flag|ntsc}} ''This enemy from the Yoshi's Island series is basically a Shy Guy with a propeller on its head. It hauls items with it as it flies, so chase it down to claim a reward. Usually it's just food, but sometimes one will have some better prizes. You could say these ones are...pretty fly for a Shy Guy. No? Never mind.''


{{Flag|pal}} ''This enemy usually appears in Yoshi's Island. It's basically a Shy Guy, but with a propeller on its head sooo...you could say it's pretty fly for a Shy Guy. No? OK, then. They fly around overhead with items that you'll want to get hold of! Usually it's only food, but just sometimes they might be carrying something even better...''
==Names in other languages==
{{clear}}
{{Langtable
|ja={{ja|プロペラヘイホー|Puropera Heihō}}, ''Puropera Heihō''
|en=Fly Guy
|fr_fr=Hélico Maskass
|fr_ca=Maskache Hélico
|de=Fly Guy
|it=Tipo Timidottero
|es=Fly Guy (or Helicoguy)
|zh_cn={{rollover|螺旋桨嘿呵|Luóxuánjiǎng Hēihe|?}}, ''Luóxuánjiǎng Hēihe''
|zh_tw={{rollover|螺旋槳嘿呵|Luóxuánjiǎng Hēihe|?}}, ''Luóxuánjiǎng Hēihe''
|nl=Fly Guy
|ru={{rollover|Летун|Letun|?}}
}}


==Origin==
==Trivia==
Fly Guys debuted in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island}}''. They fly around and carry items, including {{iw|mariowiki|1-Up}}s and rare {{iw|mariowiki|Red Coin}}s. Some of them fly back and forth in a set path, while others appear suddenly, move quickly and fly away if not hit in time.
*The description of the Fly Guy trophy in {{for3ds}} references the song {{iw|wikipedia|Pretty Fly (For a White Guy)}} by the band {{iw|wikipedia|The Offspring}}.
Propeller Shy Guys only appeared in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Yoshi's Story}}''. They appear flying above Yoshi carrying fruit, but immediately fly off-screen if Yoshi eats the fruit.


{{Smash Run}}
{{Smash Run}}
{{Background characters}}
{{Background characters}}
{{Stage hazards}}
{{Yoshi universe}}
{{Mario universe}}
{{Mario universe}}
{{Yoshi universe}}
[[Category:Common enemies]]
[[Category:Common enemies]]
[[Category:Stickers]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSBM)]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSBM)]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSB4-3DS)]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSB4-3DS)]]

Latest revision as of 13:30, May 20, 2024

Fly Guy
FlyGuysMP8.png
YoshiSymbol.svg
Official artwork of Fly Guys from Mario Party 8.
Universe Yoshi
Debut Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995)
Smash Bros. appearances SSB
Melee
Brawl
SSB4 (3DS)
Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance Mario Party Superstars (2021)
Console/platform of origin Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Species Shy Guy
Gender Male
Place of origin Yoshi's Island
Created by Shigeru Miyamoto
Designed by Shigeru Miyamoto
Article on Super Mario Wiki Fly Guy

Fly Guys (プロペラヘイホー, Propeller Heiho), referred to as Propeller Shy Guys in the original Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee, are a subspecies of Shy Guy that appear in the Yoshi and Mario series.

Origin[edit]

Fly Guys made their debut in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and has become a common enemy in later Mario and Yoshi games. They fly around and carry items, including 1-Ups and rare Red Coins. Some of them fly back and forth in a set path, while others appear suddenly, move quickly and fly away if not hit in time.

Propeller Shy Guys only appeared in Yoshi's Story. They appear flying above Yoshi carrying fruit, but immediately fly off-screen if Yoshi eats the fruit.

In Super Smash Bros.[edit]

A Fly Guy as it appears in Super Smash Bros.

Propeller Shy Guys appear as background characters in the Yoshi's Island stage.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

A Propeller Shy Guy in Melee

Propeller Shy Guys return as background characters in the returning Yoshi's Island stage.

Propeller Shy Guys also appear as a stage element in the Yoshi's Story stage where they fly in and carry food, which can be dropped by attacking them.

Trophy[edit]

Despite the trophy name and description referring to Shy Guys in general, three Propeller Shy Guys are the only Shy Guys visually represented by the trophy.

Shy Guys's trophy in Melee
Shy Guys
There are many types of Shy Guys: they've been known to walk on the ground, fly through the air, traipse about on stilts, wear flowers or camouflage, throw balls, swing bats, sail on pirate ships, carry fruit, do the Bamboo Dance, ride submarines, play guitar, play tennis, wear red, come in large or small sizes, steal people's toys, cause mischief...
Super Mario Bros. 2 (10/88)

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Fly Guys on Yoshi's Island.

Fly Guys appear as a stage element in the Yoshi's Island stage where they fly in and carry food, which can be dropped by attacking them. They are seen as 2D drawn images to match the stage's pastel aesthetic.

Stickers[edit]

Name Game Effect Fighter(s)
Fly Guy Mario Power Tennis AttackHead+005Head (type) Attack +5 All charactersRandomHeadSSBB.png
Propeller Shy Guy Yoshi's Story AttackExplosive+014Explosive (type) Attack +14 All charactersRandomHeadSSBB.png
Brawl Sticker Fly Guy (Mario Power Tennis).png
Fly Guy
(Mario Power Tennis)
Brawl Sticker Propeller Shy Guy (Yoshi's Story).png
Propeller Shy Guy
(Yoshi's Story)

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS[edit]

As a stage element[edit]

Fly Guys return and reprise their roles as a stage element in the Yoshi's Island stage.

In Smash Run[edit]

A Fly Guy carrying food in Smash Run.

Fly Guys appear as rare, harmless enemies (this time as 3D models, unlike the ones in the Yoshi's Island stage). They fly around carrying an item which changes every few seconds, and if not defeated in time they quickly fly away. They can carry food, gold and Custom Parts, which they drop when attacked.

Three Fly Guys appear in one of the Survive! Hard Challenge rooms, carrying dangerous-to-get bonus loot.

Trophy[edit]

Fly Guy
NTSC This enemy from the Yoshi's Island series is basically a Shy Guy with a propeller on its head. It hauls items with it as it flies, so chase it down to claim a reward. Usually it's just food, but sometimes one will have some better prizes. You could say these ones are...pretty fly for a Shy Guy. No? Never mind.
PAL This enemy usually appears in Yoshi's Island. It's basically a Shy Guy, but with a propeller on its head, sooo...you could say it's pretty fly for a Shy Guy. No? OK, then. They fly around overhead with items that you'll want to get hold of! Usually it's only food, but just sometimes they might be carrying something even better...

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Propeller Shy Guys return as background characters in the Super Happy Tree stage, while Fly Guys return and reprise their roles as a stage element in the Yoshi's Story and Yoshi's Island stages.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name
Japan Japanese プロペラヘイホー, Puropera Heihō
UK English Fly Guy
France French (PAL) Hélico Maskass
Quebec French (NTSC) Maskache Hélico
Germany German Fly Guy
Spain Spanish Fly Guy (or Helicoguy)
Italy Italian Tipo Timidottero
China Chinese (Simplified) 螺旋桨嘿呵, Luóxuánjiǎng Hēihe
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional) 螺旋槳嘿呵, Luóxuánjiǎng Hēihe
Netherlands Dutch Fly Guy
Russia Russian Летун

Trivia[edit]