Mikey Mine
| Mikey Mine | |||
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Artwork from Super Mario Galaxy 2 | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) | ||
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Mikey Mines[1][2] are underwater enemies in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2. They resemble naval mines and have eyes that glow like headlights. They regenerate themselves after a few seconds after detonating. They can be defeated without harming Mario (or Luigi) if they are hit by a Star Bit or a Koopa Shell. There are faceless variants of Mikey Mines called Space Mines found suspended in mid-air throughout both games. Mikey Mines themselves are rare in comparison, appearing in only one galaxy in each title.
Their eyes and name imply they are related to Bullet Bills.
History[edit]
Super Mario Galaxy[edit]
Mikey Mines first appear in a dormant state until approached, at which point they make a radar sound, open their eyes watch Mario unless he goes away again. If detonated, they reappear in a small form before returning to normal. They appear attached to chains, with ones on long chains moving vertically along their length. A group of them holds still around a shipwreck that must be destroyed by detonating them for the mission "Boo in a Box."
Appearances[edit]
marks missions where Mikey Mines are completely absent.
marks missions where Mikey Mines are loaded and may be visible but cannot be encountered directly.
| Immobile | ||||||||
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| Domes | Galaxies | Missions | ||||||
| Garden | Deep Dark Galaxy | |||||||
| Mobile | ||||||||
| Domes | Galaxies | Missions | ||||||
| Garden | Deep Dark Galaxy | |||||||
Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]
Mikey Mines return in Super Mario Galaxy 2 and now move vertically without a chain. They are found individually in narrow watery passages, though they still respawn if destroyed.
Appearances[edit]
| Space, immobile | ||||
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| Mobile | ||||
| Worlds | Galaxies | Missions | ||
| World 2 | Cosmic Cove Galaxy | |||
Gallery[edit]
Screenshot from Super Mario Galaxy
Screenshot from Super Mario Galaxy 2
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | キライラ[3] Kiraira |
Play on「機雷」(kirai, "mine") and possibly「イライラ」(iraira, to get irritated) | |
| French | Mine sous-marine[4] | Underwater mine | |
| Mine[5] | Mine | ||
| Italian | Mina[6] | Mine | Super Mario Galaxy |
| Mina Galleggiante[7] | Floating Mine | Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
Notes[edit]
- An unused landmine variant of Mikey Mine is located in the files of Super Mario Galaxy, under the name Jiraira.[8] It is fully functional, and it regenerates after detonation. Remnants of the unused landmine variant exist in the Super Mario Galaxy 2 data as well, though the model itself has been removed.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ English Super Mario Galaxy entry on the official Mario Portal. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved August 13, 2022. (Archived August 12, 2022, 23:39:09 UTC via archive.today.)
- ^ English Super Mario Galaxy 2 entry on the official Mario Portal. nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved August 13, 2022. (Archived August 12, 2022, 23:39:46 UTC via archive.today.)
- ^ Sakai, Kazuya (Ambit), et al. (October 19, 2015). 『スーパーマリオブラザーズ百科: 任天堂公式ガイドブック』 (Super Mario Bros. Hyakka: Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook). Tokyo: Shogakukan (Japanese). ISBN 978-4-09-106569-8. Page 127 and 159.
- ^ July 4, 2018. Super Mario Encyclopedia. Soleil Productions (French). ISBN 2302070046. Page 127.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy, Le Guide Officiel. Prima Games. Page 259.
- ^ November 15, 2018. Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). ISBN 978-88-9367-436-2. Page 127.
- ^ Super Mario Bros. Enciclopedia. Magazzini Salani (Italian). Page 159.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy/Unused Objects § Jiraira. The Cutting Room Floor (English). Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2/Removed Objects. The Cutting Room Floor (English). Retrieved April 24, 2023.