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[[File:Home-Run Contest (Super Smash Bros. Brawl).jpg|thumb|left|Sandbag as seen in Brawl's [[Home-Run Contest]].]] | [[File:Home-Run Contest (Super Smash Bros. Brawl).jpg|thumb|left|Sandbag as seen in Brawl's [[Home-Run Contest]].]] | ||
'''Sandbag''' ({{ja|サンドバッグくん}}, ''Sando Baggu-kun'', '''Punching Bag''') is a character who stars in the [[Stadium]] game ''[[Home-Run Contest]]'' in both ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and appears as a regular item during matches in ''Brawl''. | '''Sandbag''' ({{ja|サンドバッグくん}}, ''Sando Baggu-kun'', '''Punching Bag''') is a character who stars in the [[Stadium]] game ''[[Home-Run Contest]]'' in both ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and appears as a regular item during matches in ''Brawl''. | ||
==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''== | ==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''== | ||
===In the [[Home-Run Contest]]=== | |||
Sandbag made its debut in ''Melee'', alongside the new [[Home-Run Contest]] event. In the mode, players are given ten seconds to hit Sandbag as far as possible using a [[Home-Run Bat]]. Sandbag was given a visible damage percentage for the game; in addition, the character was given the unique property in that the camera follows it until it lands and stops moving. | |||
===As a character=== | |||
Sandbag is technically defined as a non-playable character, and therefore can be [[grab]]bed and [[throw]]n by players, and it is programmed not to move. Although Sandbag cannot normally be controlled by human players, it is possible to circumvent this through the use of [[Action Replay]]. Doing so allows players to control it and make it move and jump, but attempting to make it [[attack]] or [[midair jump]] will likely freeze the game; in addition, knocking it off stages will not KO it, and it can eventually crash the game if it falls too far away from the [[blast line]]s. Sandbag has no animations for moving or jumping, and as a result, it uses its "idle stance" for such movements. | |||
In ''Melee'' | In ''Melee'' the Sandbag [[trophy]] is obtained by completing the Home-Run Contest with every character. | ||
In | ==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''== | ||
===In Home-Run Contest=== | |||
In ''Brawl'', Sandbag became lighter and slid farther after landing from a hit. Between games, Sandbag also became an item instead of a character, and therefore cannot be grabbed by regular or special grabs. Its programming, however, contains unused subactions for character-based situations, such as the event of being grabbed, which suggests that it the game's developers may have formerly intended that it remain a character. | |||
Like in ''Melee'', Sandbag's trophy is unlocked by getting a distance with all characters in the Home-Run Contest. Note that characters who may be switched during matches, namely Zelda and Sheik, [[Samus (SSBB)|Samus]] and [[Zero Suit Samus (SSBB)|ZSS]], and the [[Pokémon Trainer (SSBB)|Pokémon Trainer]]'s Pokémon, do not need to be repeatedly used in order to attain the trophy. | |||
===As an item=== | |||
As well as its appearance in the ''Home-Run Contest'', Sandbag can appear as an item during matches. Sandbag is a unique item in that while it can release items upon being hit, like the [[crate]] and [[capsule]], it cannot actually be picked up and thrown. It can, however, be [[item swallowing|swallowed]] by Kirby, King Dedede, and Wario, as well as [[Munchlax]]. | |||
Sandbag is | As players have a degree of modification over what Sandbag can drop via the [[Item Switch]], it is of particular interest to use in [[CD Factory|CD Factories]], a type of custom stage made using ''Brawl's'' [[Stage Builder]]. | ||
===On the [[Online Practice Stage]]=== | |||
Sandbag appears on the Online Practice Stage, and players are given the option to practice combos or otherwise attack it while waiting for Wi-Fi matches to start. Sandbag's damage percent cannot be seen, though it does take more and more knockback the more it is hit, though it cannot be be KO'd via the upper blast line. | |||
If sent below the bottom blast line, Sandbag will respawn in the centre of the stage. | |||
==In''Super Smash Bros. 4''== | ==In''Super Smash Bros. 4''== | ||
Sandbag appeared in the reveal trailer for [[Little_Mac_(SSB4)|Little Mac]], | [[File:Lmt doclouis2.png|thumb|right|Sandbag's cameo in Little Mac's reveal trailer.]] | ||
Sandbag appeared in the reveal trailer for [[Little_Mac_(SSB4)|Little Mac]], apparently acting as a punching bag for the young pugilist. However, it is currently unknown if it will appear within the game itself. | |||
== | ==Fanbase== | ||
Sandbag's cute appearance and comical role in the series | Sandbag's cute appearance and comical role in the series caused the character to gain a small, but devoted fanbase within the ''Smash'' community. In addition to its ''Smash'' related fanbase, Sandbag eventually earned a spot in the Seventh Character Battle hosted by [[GameFAQs]], in the eighth division. Sandbag won second place in the first round, ahead of [[wikipedia:Commander Shepard from ''Mass Effect'']] and [[wikipedia:Chrono Trigger|Magus from ''Chrono Trigger'']], but ultimately lost to [[Sonic]] in the second round of voting. | ||
==Description from the ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' instruction booklet== | ==Description from the ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' instruction booklet== | ||
Revision as of 16:03, February 15, 2014
| Sandbag | |
|---|---|
 Artwork of Sandbag from Brawl. | |
| Universe | Super Smash Bros. |
| Debut | Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001) |
| Smash Bros. appearances | Melee Brawl SSB4 Ultimate |
| Console/platform of origin | Nintendo GameCube |
| Species | Sandbag |
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Sandbag (サンドバッグくん, Sando Baggu-kun, Punching Bag) is a character who stars in the Stadium game Home-Run Contest in both Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and appears as a regular item during matches in Brawl.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
In the Home-Run Contest
Sandbag made its debut in Melee, alongside the new Home-Run Contest event. In the mode, players are given ten seconds to hit Sandbag as far as possible using a Home-Run Bat. Sandbag was given a visible damage percentage for the game; in addition, the character was given the unique property in that the camera follows it until it lands and stops moving.
As a character
Sandbag is technically defined as a non-playable character, and therefore can be grabbed and thrown by players, and it is programmed not to move. Although Sandbag cannot normally be controlled by human players, it is possible to circumvent this through the use of Action Replay. Doing so allows players to control it and make it move and jump, but attempting to make it attack or midair jump will likely freeze the game; in addition, knocking it off stages will not KO it, and it can eventually crash the game if it falls too far away from the blast lines. Sandbag has no animations for moving or jumping, and as a result, it uses its "idle stance" for such movements.
In Melee the Sandbag trophy is obtained by completing the Home-Run Contest with every character.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
In Home-Run Contest
In Brawl, Sandbag became lighter and slid farther after landing from a hit. Between games, Sandbag also became an item instead of a character, and therefore cannot be grabbed by regular or special grabs. Its programming, however, contains unused subactions for character-based situations, such as the event of being grabbed, which suggests that it the game's developers may have formerly intended that it remain a character.
Like in Melee, Sandbag's trophy is unlocked by getting a distance with all characters in the Home-Run Contest. Note that characters who may be switched during matches, namely Zelda and Sheik, Samus and ZSS, and the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon, do not need to be repeatedly used in order to attain the trophy.
As an item
As well as its appearance in the Home-Run Contest, Sandbag can appear as an item during matches. Sandbag is a unique item in that while it can release items upon being hit, like the crate and capsule, it cannot actually be picked up and thrown. It can, however, be swallowed by Kirby, King Dedede, and Wario, as well as Munchlax.
As players have a degree of modification over what Sandbag can drop via the Item Switch, it is of particular interest to use in CD Factories, a type of custom stage made using Brawl's Stage Builder.
On the Online Practice Stage
Sandbag appears on the Online Practice Stage, and players are given the option to practice combos or otherwise attack it while waiting for Wi-Fi matches to start. Sandbag's damage percent cannot be seen, though it does take more and more knockback the more it is hit, though it cannot be be KO'd via the upper blast line.
If sent below the bottom blast line, Sandbag will respawn in the centre of the stage.
InSuper Smash Bros. 4
Sandbag appeared in the reveal trailer for Little Mac, apparently acting as a punching bag for the young pugilist. However, it is currently unknown if it will appear within the game itself.
Fanbase
Sandbag's cute appearance and comical role in the series caused the character to gain a small, but devoted fanbase within the Smash community. In addition to its Smash related fanbase, Sandbag eventually earned a spot in the Seventh Character Battle hosted by GameFAQs, in the eighth division. Sandbag won second place in the first round, ahead of wikipedia:Commander Shepard from ''Mass Effect'' and Magus from Chrono Trigger, but ultimately lost to Sonic in the second round of voting.
Description from the Super Smash Bros. Brawl instruction booklet
Can produce items each time you hit it.
Trophies
Melee trophy
Sandbag
Sandbag exists for one reason only: to get smashed in the Home-Run Contest. Pound on Sandbag as much as possible in the time allotted, then swing for the fences as you compete for the longest home run of all time. Getting hit doesn't hurt Sandbag at all. As a matter of fact, it loves to see players wind up and let loose.
- Super Smash Bros. Melee, 12/01
Brawl trophy
Sandbag
An item that appears in the Home-Run Contest, where the goal is to do lots of damage to Sandbag, then send it flying as far as you can. It also appears in the regular game. If you smash it, a storm of confetti and items will burst out. Sandbag doesn't feel pain, though; in fact, it's happy to be of service.
: Super Smash Bros. Melee
: Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Gallery
Sandbag's head icon in Melee.
Render of Sandbag in Melee.
- Sandbag melee.jpg
Sandbag's trophy in Melee.
Sandbag's trophy in Brawl.
| Items in Super Smash Bros. Brawl | |
|---|---|
| Normal | Assist Trophy · Banana Peel · Beam Sword · Blast Box · Bob-omb · Bumper · Bunny Hood · Cracker Launcher · Deku Nut · Dragoon · Fan · Fire Flower · Food · Franklin Badge · Freezie · Golden Hammer · Gooey Bomb · Green Shell · Hammer · Heart Container · Home-Run Bat · Hothead · Lightning Bolt · Lip's Stick · Maxim Tomato · Metal Box · Motion-Sensor Bomb · Mr. Saturn · Pitfall · Poison Mushroom · Poké Ball · Ray Gun · Screw Attack · Smart Bomb · Smash Ball · Smoke Ball · Soccer Ball · Spring · Star Rod · Starman · Super Mushroom · Super Scope · Superspicy Curry · Team Healer · Timer · Unira · Warp Star |
| Containers | Barrel · Capsule · Crate · Party Ball · Sandbag · Rolling Crates |
| The Subspace Emissary |
Key · Stock Ball · Trophy Stand |
| Collectibles | CD · Coins · Sticker · Trophy |
| Other | Smash Coins and Bills |
