Rocky Wrench: Difference between revisions

|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' ([[Pirate Tour]]) (2020)

|variant_of=[[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]

|relatives=[[Monty Mole]]

|comparable=[[Monty (Super Mario Galaxy)|Monty]]<br>[[Mukumuku]]

'''Rocky Wrenches''' are enemies employed as crewmen on the [[Koopa Troop]]'s vehicles.<ref name="Poo">「モグラようなカメ<span class="explain" title="ぞく">族</span>。<span class="explain" title="あな">穴</span>からニョキッと<span class="explain" title="で">出</span>てきてスパナを<span class="explain" title="な">投</span>げてくる。<span class="explain" title="ひこうせん">飛行船</span>の<span class="explain" title="のりくみいん">乗組員</span>だ。」 ("''Mole-like members of the [[Koopa (species)|Turtle Tribe]]. They will pop out of a hole to throw their spanner. They are the maintenance crew of the airship.''") - ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 38.</ref><ref>"''These turtles often serve as crew of Koopaling Airships and military vehicles.''" - ''Nintendo Power'' Volume 13, page 9.</ref> They pop out of [[manhole]] covers and attack by throwing their namesake wrenches. They have been described as mole-like turtles,<ref name="Poo"/><ref>"''Rocky is a turtle who kind of looks like a mole. He will suddenly appear and start to throw wrenches from his fingers at Mario or Luigi.''" - ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' English instruction booklet, Page 37.</ref> but from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' onward they lack shells (with the exception of the "classic" styles of ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''), which, along with other changes in design, has resulted in them resembling [[Monty Mole]]s. Their original description has not been applied to the redesign, and they have since been called moles instead of mole-like on at least one occasion.<ref>"''These crafty moles show themselves just long enough to throw a wrench at you before dropping back out of sight.''" von Esmarch, Nick. ''Super Mario 3D Land'' PRIMA Official Game Guide, page 15.</ref>

Rocky Wrenches reappear in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', once again retaining their design and attacks as in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''. They only appear in [[Boarding the Airship]] of [[Meringue Clouds]], and are one of the few enemies that do not appear in ''[[New Super Luigi U]]''.

Rocky Wrenches reappear in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'', using new sprites for ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' and ''[[Super Mario World]]''-styled courses, the former of which removes their goggles. If they are winged, they hop out of their manhole cover before throwing their wrenches, making their lower bodies more visible. This also occurs if they are enlarged, but they temporarily revert to their original size in order to hide. On certain platforms such as [[Semisolid Platform]]s, [[Donut Block]]s, and [[Cloud Block]]s, Rocky Wrenches fall through them when they attempt to hide in them. Rocky Wrenches retain their shells in the ''Super Mario Bros.'', ''Super Mario Bros. 3'', and ''Super Mario World'' styles, but not in ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' style. In addition, their existing appearances have been slightly revised; they have a less plain palette and appear to lack tails in the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' style, and now have stubbier limbs and a slimmer, shorter body shape compared to a Monty Mole in the ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' style. In Course Maker, shaking them will change the slot to a Monty Mole and vice versa.

Rocky Wrenches make various appearances in the ''[[Super Mario (Kodansha manga)|Super Mario]]'' Kodansha manga.

[[File:TAoSMB3RockyWrench.jpg|thumb|right|A Rocky Wrench from ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'']]

They also are referenced in the writer's bible from the DVD releases, being called sneaky turtles with severe overbite that hide in manholes to ambush unsuspecting plumbers. Several pieces of concept art can be seen, first being a Rocky Wrench in an airship similar to that of the [[World 8-Airship (Super Mario Bros. 3)|World 8-Airship]] level despite not appearing in any episodes, second showing full-body artwork, and finally showing artwork of the Rocky Wrench tank mainly seen in Princess Toadstool for President.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXha79EO_aU</ref>

{{quote2|"早く 和る物 よこせよ" ("Give me something to throw, quickly")|Rocky Wrench|Super Mario 4koma Manga Theater}}

A Rocky Wrench cameos in ''[[Super Mario Bros. & Friends: When I Grow Up]]'' on the Race Car Driver and Mechanic page. The description reads as follows:

 

"''Race car drivers Mario and Luigi had better make a pit stop right away. Their tires are almost worn out from the first leg of the road rally. Rocky Wrench is ready to change two tires.''"

[[File:Modern Rocky Wrench SM-k.png|thumb|right|150px|A Rocky Wrench in volume 45]]

[[File:MKDS Rocky Wrench Screenshot.png|thumb|right|A Rocky Wrench from ''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.

[[File:Rocky Wrench MK7.jpg|thumb|left|A Rocky Wrench from ''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.

[[File:MKT Rocky Wrench.jpg|thumb|right|A Rocky Wrench from ''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.

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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]].

[[File:OrigamiRockyWrench.jpg|thumb|right|An origami Rocky Wrench]]

 

In ''[[NES Remix 2]]'' and ''[[Ultimate NES Remix]]'', Rocky Wrenches appear in some of the ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' challenges, appearing in levels in which they originally appeared. In one specific challenge, the player must defeat one Rocky Wrench in {{world-link|8|tank3|World 8-Big Tanks}}.

====''Mario Golf: World Tour''====

In ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'', Rocky Wrench is one of the names that can appear on the tournament scoreboard.

 

In ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'', Rocky Wrench's name appears on the [[Bonny Greens]] Open scoreboard.

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===Other appearances===

Sprites found in development materials of ''[[Super Mario World]]'' include sprites for Rocky Wrench meant for the [[Sunken Ghost Ship]], but it is not included in the final game in any way.<ref>TCRF. [[tcrf:Development:Super Mario World (SNES)/Sprites#Rocky Wrench|Development:Super Mario World (SNES)/Sprites#Rocky Wrench]]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved October 19, 2020.</ref>

Sprites found in development materials of ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' include sprites for Rocky Wrench as well as potential vehicles, but they were again removed. Their head shape and face shading is reminiscent of Monty Moles' in ''Super Mario World'', though they are still taller and lack some of the white patches. Only their wrench and possible lower body exist within [[List of Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island pre-release and unused content|unused graphics]] in the final release. [[Snifit]]s were alternately considered to utilize the vehicles designed for Rocky Wrenches.<ref>TCRF. [[tcrf:Development:Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island/Sprites#Snifit|Development:Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island/Sprites#Snifit]]. ''The Cutting Room Floor''. Retrieved November 12, 2021.</ref>

====''Super Mario Bros. 3'' / ''Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3''====

*'''''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' English instruction booklet:''' "''Rocky is a turtle who kind of looks like a mole. He will suddenly appear and start to throw wrenches from his fingers at Mario or Luigi.''"

*'''''Super Mario Bros. 3'' Japanese instruction booklet:''' モグラようなカメ族。穴からニョキッと出てきてスパナを投げてくる。飛行船の乗組員だ。 ("Mole-like members of the Turtle Tribe. They will pop out of a hole to throw their spanner. They are the maintenance crew of the airship.")''

*'''''Nintendo Power'' Volume 13:''' "''These turtles often serve as crew of Koopaling Airships and military vehicles.''"

*'''''Nintendo Power [[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' Player's Guide:''' "''As the crew of the Koopalings' airships and Bowser's fleet, Rocky Wrenches defend their vehicles by throwing tools.''"

*'''Notebook bio:''' "''This guy serves as an engineer on an airship. It'll pop up and throw a wrench at you from time to time.''"

*'''Rocky Wrench Statue:''' "''Rocky Wrenches are often found guarding airships. Don't you just want to stomp on this statue?''"

SMB3 Red Rocky Wrench.png|''Super Mario Bros. 3'' (red)

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Pepsi Super Secret Rocky Wrench Card.jpg|{{wp|Pepsi}} Super Secret card

LSM Rocky Wrench.png|[[LEGO Super Mario|LEGO ''Super Mario'']]

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|JapM=Japanese onomatopoeia for tooting or honking sound, and the sound of spitting something; shared with [[white puff]]

|SpaA=Topo rocky<br>Rocky Wrench<ref>''Club Nintendo'' (Mexico) Año 1 No. 1, page 7.</ref>

|SpaAM=Rocky Mole<br>-

|SpaE=Tortopo

|DutM=-

|Ita=Tartatalpa<br>Lanciattrezzi <small>(''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'')</small>

|ItaM=Pun on ''tartaruga'' (turtle) and ''Tantatalpa'' (Monty Mole)<br>Tool Thrower

|RusM=From English name and ключ ''klyuch'', wrench

|Kor=뚜<ref>"스타를 이용해서 뚜 15마리를 쓰러뜨려라!" (Defeat 15 Rocky Wrenches by using Stars!) - In-game description about Mission 6-2 of ''Mario Kart DS''.</ref>

|KorR=Ttu

|KorM=A tooting or honking sound, copying Japanese

|Rom=Soldat cheie <small>(''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'', episode "[[The Ugly Mermaid]]")</small>

[[File:Air Assault.jpg|thumb|right|The official artwork for an airship in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''. Note that Roy Koopa is acting like a Rocky Wrench.]]

*In early ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' volumes, Rocky Wrench is likened to ninjas,<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 11, page 14. "''Watch out for Rocky Wrench and the Ninja Gophers!''"</ref> with one reference alluding to ''{{wp|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles}}''.<ref>''Nintendo Power'' Volume 13, page 24. "'''''Rocky Wrench, Ninja Turtle''' He’s not a mutant or a teenager, but Rocky is a turtle and he does throw ninja throwing wrenches! He’s also a major nuisance in World 8.''"</ref>

*A [[Sammer Guy]] by the name of [[List of Sammer Guys#Spanner of Rock|Spanner of Rock]] appears in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''; his name and speeches including references to Rocky Wrenches.

*{{media link|SMO Concept Art Broodals (Koopa Troop).png|One piece of concept artwork}} for the [[Broodals]] from ''[[The Art of Super Mario Odyssey]]'' labeled "Powered-Up Regular Enemy Designs" depicts [[Rango]] as a Rocky Wrench based on their original design rather than the contemporary one, having the shell, taller orange body, white-rimmed sunglasses, round snout, and sharp teeth. This design along with the rest were scrapped due to being too similar to the [[Koopalings]].

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