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[[File:SpinyShellMK8Deluxe1stPlaceRacer.jpg|left|thumb|The Spiny Shell in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', ready to hit Bowser Jr., the leading racer.]] | [[File:SpinyShellMK8Deluxe1stPlaceRacer.jpg|left|thumb|The Spiny Shell in ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'', ready to hit Bowser Jr., the leading racer.]] | ||
The Spiny Shell made its debut in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 64}}'' and has become an important recurring item in the ''Mario Kart'' series. It is a blue variant of a {{iw|mariowiki|Spiny Shell|red}}, which, when thrown, will plow through everything in its path while chasing the racer in first place. If the thrower is in first place, it will quickly circle around and hit them. Despite its name, it resembles a [[Koopa Troopa]]'s shell moreso than a [[Spiny]]'s. | The Spiny Shell made its debut in ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 64}}'' and has become an important recurring item in the ''Mario Kart'' series. It is a blue variant of a {{iw|mariowiki|Spiny Shell|red}}, which, when thrown, will plow through everything in its path while chasing the racer in first place. If the thrower is in first place, it will quickly circle around and hit them. Despite its name, it resembles a [[Koopa Troopa]]'s shell moreso than a [[Spiny]]'s. ''Mario Kart'' fans, especially casual players unfamiliar with the ''Mario'' platforming games, tend to refer to the item as the "Blue Shell", to the point where Nintendo has adopted the term on occasion.<ref>https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/43255#v130</ref><ref>https://mynintendonews.com/2014/12/19/nintendo-uk-highlights-10-most-confusing-gaming-terms-for-uk-parents/</ref> | ||
''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart: Double Dash!!}}'' granted the Spiny Shell wings, which increased its speed but removed its ability to strike anything in its path, while also changing its behaviour to circle its target upon reaching them and detonate in a large explosion (similar to that of a [[Bob-omb]], but blue), more punishing than a normal shell. It also became much more common an item, leading to a notorious reputation, though its damage could be avoidable with a well-timed {{iw|mariowiki|Dash Mushroom}} or [[Super Star|Star]]. | ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart: Double Dash!!}}'' granted the Spiny Shell wings, which increased its speed but removed its ability to strike anything in its path, while also changing its behaviour to circle its target upon reaching them and detonate in a large explosion (similar to that of a [[Bob-omb]], but blue), more punishing than a normal shell. It also became much more common an item, leading to a notorious reputation, though its damage could be avoidable with a well-timed {{iw|mariowiki|Dash Mushroom}} or [[Super Star|Star]]. | ||
