Rocky Wrench: Difference between revisions

===''Super Mario'' series===

====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====

[[File:Rocky_wrench.jpg|thumb|300px|Artwork of a Rocky Wrench from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'']]

Rocky Wrenches first appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' as enemies on [[airship]]s, [[tank]]s, and ships belonging to the Koopa Troop. Upon sighting either [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]], a Rocky Wrench will pop out of its hole on these vehicles and throw wrenches at them before descending back into their hole. They first appear in {{world-link|2|airship3|World 2-Airship (Super Mario Bros. 3)}}, and most airship levels following it. Rocky Wrenches also are a major enemy in the final world, [[Dark Land]].

====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''====

After a 21 year hiatus from the main series titles, Rocky Wrenches would once again reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', exclusively appearing in the [[World 6-Airship (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|airship]] of [[World 6 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 6]]. Their behavior is largely unchanged from their first appearance, though the potential initial vertical movement of their wrenches is lessened. Aside from being susceptible to stomps, they can also be frozen by [[Ice Mario]] and will be defeated permanently when attacked. In this game and most following it, Rocky Wrench had a major design change, now looking nearly identical to [[Monty Mole]]s, but with added goggles and a manhole lid.

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====''Super Mario 3D Land''====

Rocky Wrenches reappear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'', being their first appearance in a 3D main series game. Though they are commonly found in airship stages as usual, Rocky Wrenches also appear in several other regular levels. Their appearance is the same as ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'' and they conduct their usual wrench-throwing tactics, but some now either throw [[Bob-omb]]s or even [[coin]]s. Sometimes, a Rocky Wrench can be seen guarding a [[Warp Pipe]], with the Rocky Wrench needing to be defeated in-order to enter the pipe. Unlike other games, the wrenches they throw can be stomped on harmlessly, destroying them in the process.

===''Mario Kart'' series===

====''Mario Kart DS''====

In ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', Rocky Wrenches appear as obstacles on the airship portion of [[DS Airship Fortress|Airship Fortress]]. Popping out of their holes at random, these Rocky Wrenches can cause a [[kart]] to spin out of control if it runs into them. One mission involves [[Wario]] using a [[Super Star|Star]] to defeat fifteen Rocky Wrenches. Compared to ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', Rocky Wrenches more closely resemble Monty Moles, having seemingly been edited from their appearance in this game, but are further from Monty Mole than the design used in following games. They have brown upper lips, four pointed fangs, and large goggles in front of glowing pupils that seem to be based off of their ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' sprites. Due to the graphics for Rocky Wrenches being flat textures that always face the camera, it is impossible to tell whether they are intended to have shells in this game.

====''Mario Kart 7''====

In ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', Rocky Wrenches appear in the retro course, <small>DS</small> Airship Fortress, as well as {{classic-link|GBA|Battle Course 1}}. They retain their tactics from ''Mario Kart DS'', though they appear with their updated design. They can also be jumped on safely, and the player can even perform a [[trick]] off them. Rocky Wrenches also reuse voice clips of Monty Mole in ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''.

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====''Mario Kart Tour''====

Starting with the [[Pirate Tour]] in ''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'', Rocky Wrenches reappear in <small>DS</small> Airship Fortress, where they retain their tactics from ''Mario Kart DS'' and ''Mario Kart 7'', though they appear with their updated design like in ''Mario Kart 7''. However, unlike in previous appearances, Rocky Wrenches use fully 3D models instead of a single layer sprite. Unlike in previous ''Mario Kart'' games, however, driving into a Rocky Wrench knocks it back into its hole and grants the player bonus points instead of causing the player to spin out. If the player drives over it while it is peeking out, they perform a Jump Boost. They also make an appearance in the marketplace section of [[Bangkok Rush|Bangkok Rush T]].

===''Paper Mario'' series===

====''Paper Mario: Sticker Star''====

Rocky Wrenches make their [[Paper Mario (series)|''Paper Mario'' series]] debut in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] game ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''. They only appear on [[Bowser Jr.'s Flotilla]].

====''Paper Mario: Color Splash''====

Rocky Wrenches return in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]''. They can be fought in the levels [[Toad Trainworks]] and [[Sunset Express]]. Outside battle, they throw wrenches at Mario, like in the previous game. Once more, in battle they attack by throwing at Mario a normal wrench or a bigger one. The manhole cover they wear on their head is yellow in this game.

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====''Paper Mario: The Origami King''====

Normal Rocky Wrenches reappear in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' as NPCs. One Rocky Wrench appears in [[Toad Town]] in a port behind the red warehouse which sells Mario the [[Legion of Stationery]] collectible treasures. Another Rocky Wrench NPC is found on [[Picnic Road]], outside the [[Sensor Lab]] talking about how strange the [[Toad Researcher]] is. To interact with them, Mario must hammer their lid. If Mario hammers the lid while standing on top of it, the Rocky Wrench will look around briefly before going back underground.

====Super Mario series====

=====''Super Mario World''=====

Sprites found in development materials of ''[[Super Mario World]]'' include sprites for Rocky Wrench meant for the [[Sunken Ghost Ship]], suggesting that they would have appeared as enemies in said level. These sprites heavily resemble Rocky Wrench's ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' sprites, though they have a separate color scheme compared to that game. Rocky Wrenches were eventually scrapped for unknown reasons. Additionally, the ''Super Mario World'' style in ''Super Mario Maker'' also uses original sprites instead of the unused Rocky Wrench sprites from ''Super Mario World''.

====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''====

[[File:SMRPG2 Concept Artwork 1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The ''Super Mario RPG 2'' concept art featuring Rocky Wrench]]

Sprites found in development materials of ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' include sprites and animations for Rocky Wrench as well as potential log vehicles, but they were again removed. Their head shape and sunglasses is reminiscent of Monty Moles' designs for ''Super Mario World'', though they are still taller and lack some of the white patches. Uniquely, Rocky Wrenches also seem to have originally been planned to walk inside logs, as well as riding log cars similar to the Flintmobile from {{wp|The Flintstones}} (though they were still going to keep their wrench throwing tactics as well). Only their wrench and possible lower body exist within [[List of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island beta elements|unused graphics]] in the final release. [[Snifit]]s were also alternately considered to utilize the vehicles designed for Rocky Wrenches, though this was later scrapped.