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'''Stars''' (a.k.a. '''Super Stars''', '''Starmen''', or '''Invincibility Stars''') are items used in many [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' games]], including the ''Super Mario'' series and the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. If Mario gets a Star, he will become [[Invincible Mario]]. The user becomes temporarily invulnerable to all damage, except to hazards that would normally be fatal, regardless of powerups (lava, pits, time-over, getting crushed, etc). Any projectiles or enemies that come into contact with the user of the Star while it is activated are either destroyed, damaged, or spun out (depending on the type of enemy and what game it is). The Star also increases the speed of the user substantially. | '''Stars''' (a.k.a. '''Super Stars''', '''Starmen''', or '''Invincibility Stars''') are items used in many [[Mario (series)|''Mario'' games]], including the ''Super Mario'' series and the [[Mario Kart (series)|''Mario Kart'' series]]. If Mario gets a Star, he will become [[Invincible Mario]]. The user becomes temporarily invulnerable to all damage, except to hazards that would normally be fatal, regardless of powerups (lava, pits, time-over, getting crushed, etc). Any projectiles or enemies that come into contact with the user of the Star while it is activated are either destroyed, damaged, or spun out (depending on the type of enemy and what game it is). The Star also increases the speed of the user substantially. | ||
From ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and beyond in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series (including several remakes), if the player collides and defeats eight enemies while invincible (five in ''Super Mario Land 2 | From ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and beyond in the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series (including several remakes), if the player collides and defeats eight enemies while invincible (five in ''Super Mario Land 2''), they will get a [[Extra Life|1-Up]]. As they continue rampaging through enemies, they will keep getting 1-Ups for each additional enemy steamrolled until the Star wears off ''completely'' (as in the player becomes vulnerable again). Touching another Star while already invincible will prolong the effect and allow the player to continue getting 1-Ups. | ||
In most games where stars appear as items, once collected, a theme will play. This theme is just as famous as the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' theme, leading to remixes and remakes into ringtones. | In most games where stars appear as items, once collected, a theme will play. This theme is just as famous as the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' theme, leading to remixes and remakes into ringtones. | ||
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[[File:SMB Star.jpg|thumb|100px|left|A star in ''Super Mario Bros.''.]] | [[File:SMB Star.jpg|thumb|100px|left|A star in ''Super Mario Bros.''.]] | ||
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''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' is the first Mario game to feature a star | ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' is the first Mario game to feature a star. It is a very rare item, only found in some levels. When Mario gets it, he turns invincible. Any enemy that comes in contact with Mario is defeated immediately. However, the star's power is only temporary and it will disappear after a certain amount of time. | ||
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====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''==== | ====''New Super Mario Bros. Wii''==== | ||
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In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', stars | In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', stars are mostly found through [[Roulette Block]]s or just regular [[Question Block]]s. They act very similar to the previous game, but with a different theme remix and they now have the ability to light up dark places entirely. Storing in purse is only possible in [[Toad House|Toad Houses]]. | ||
====''Super Mario 3D Land''==== | ====''Super Mario 3D Land''==== | ||
Stars appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' | Stars appear in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' and have the same abilities as in previous games. | ||
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====''Mario Kart 7''==== | ====''Mario Kart 7''==== | ||
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Stars are confirmed to return in the upcoming ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''. As before, it grants the user invincibility, improved top speed and the ability to cross all terrain. | |||
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