This article is about the Assist Trophy from Brawl. For the trophy based on the Rayman character, see List of SSB4 trophies (Others).
Barbara the Bat
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Barbara in Jam with the Band.
Universe Jam with the Band
Debut Daigasso! Band Brothers (2004) Japan
Smash Bros. appearances Brawl

Ultimate

Most recent non-Smash appearance Daigasso! Band Brothers P (2013) Japan
Console/platform of origin Nintendo DS
Species Bat
Gender Female
Designed by Noriko Kitamura

Barbara (バーバラ, Barbara), whose full name is Barbara the Bat, is the mascot of the Jam with the Band series.

Origin

 
Barbara, as she appears in Jam with the Band.

Barbara debuted in the Japan-only game Daigasso! Band Brothers. She is the manager of the music store, Great Barbara (GB) Music, in Waruwaru Town, and an avid guitar player. She guides the player throughout the game and possesses a rather arrogant personality. She also appears in the Nintendo DS game Master of Illusion as owner of the magic shop.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

As an Assist Trophy

 
Barbara in gameplay in Brawl.

Barbara appears as an assist trophy. She is unlocked for use after collecting 25 CDs. Her attack is similar to Donkey Kong's Konga Beat: upon appearing she remains in place for a few seconds, playing her guitar which produces musical shockwaves that damage the summoner's opponents and cause reasonable knockback. Her last soundwave has a bigger range and damage.

Trophy

 
The Barbara trophy from Brawl.
Barbara

The manager of the music store GB Music in Waruwaru Town--her real name is Barbara the Bat. She leads the player through the game, showing her arrogant attitude as she cracks the whip at others but pampers herself. Her little brother's name is Tingtin the Bat. By the way, the "GB" in the name of her store stands for "Great Barbara," NOT "Game Boy."

 : Daigasso! Band Brothers (Japan Only)
 : Master of Illusion

In Super Smash Bros. 4

As a costume

 
A Mii Gunner wearing the Barbara the Bat Wig.

Barbara does not return as an assist trophy. However, a piece of headgear based on her hairstyle, the Barbara the Bat Wig, is available to Mii Fighters.

Trophy

Barbara's trophy is exclusive to Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

 
The Barbara trophy from for 3DS.
Barbara

As the manager of a slightly dubious talent agency, Barbara's always looking for people who want to join a band. She'll even teach you to play—whether you ask her or not. It's best to let her think she's taking advantage of you, even if she really isn't. Her hidden theme music really illustrates the contrast of darkness and light in her soul...or something.

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

As a costume

The headgear that resembles Barbara returns for the Mii Fighters.

Spirit

No. Image Name Type Class Slots Base   Max   Base   Max   Base   Max   Ability Series
1,211 Barbara the Bat
 
★★★ 3 2675 8047 1525 4587 1150 3460 No Effect Jam with the Band Series

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name
  Japanese バーバラ・バット, Barbara Bat
  English Barbara the Bat
  French Barbara the Bat
  German Barbara the Bat
  Spanish Barbara the Bat
  Italian Barbara the Bat
  Chinese Barbara the Bat
  Korean 바바라 배트, Barbara Bat
  Dutch Barbara the Bat
  Russian Летучая мышь Барбара

Trivia

  • If Barbara is summoned while the game's speed is at 1.5x, she will disappear before the music has a chance to finish.

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