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{{cquote|''Can produce items each time you hit it.''|cite=''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' instruction manual}}
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{{cquote|''Hit Sandbag to make items fall out! The more you hit him, the easier it will be to launch.''|cite=''Super Smash Bros. 3DS'' in-game description}}


'''Sandbag''' ({{ja|サンドバッグくん|Sandobaggu-kun}}, ''Sandbag-kun'') is a character from the [[Stadium]] game [[Home-Run Contest]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. It also appears as an item during matches in ''Brawl'', ''SSB4'', and ''Ultimate''.
'''Sandbag''' ({{ja|サンドバッグくん|Sandobaggu-kun}}, ''Sandbag-kun'') is a character from the [[Stadium]] game [[Home-Run Contest]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He also appears as an item during matches in ''Brawl'', ''SSB4'', and ''Ultimate''.


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
===In [[Home-Run Contest]]===
===In [[Home-Run Contest]]===
[[File:Home-Run Stadium SSBM.png|thumb|left|Sandbag in ''Melee'' during the Home-Run Contest.]]
[[File:Home-Run Stadium SSBM.png|thumb|left|Sandbag in ''Melee'' during 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 is given a visible damage percentage in this mode, as to allow players to estimate how far it will travel when hit by the Home-Run Bat.
Sandbag made his 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 is given a visible damage percentage in this mode, as to allow players to estimate how far he will travel when hit by the Home-Run Bat.


Sandbag is considered a character, allowing the game to record its damage percentage and allowing players to [[grab]] it. Sandbag can also be controlled by a human player through the use of the {{SSBM|debug menu}}. However, a majority of its moveset is not programmed, as it is not intended to move or otherwise act as a standard combatant. As a result, attempting to [[attack]], [[midair jump]], or [[shield]] with it will cause the [[game crash|game to freeze]]. In addition, Sandbag cannot be KOed, even after passing the [[blast line]]s, and it can eventually crash the game if it falls too far beyond them, as the game will eventually be unable to calculate its position on the screen. As Sandbag lacks animations for moving and jumping, it uses its idle stance for such movements.
Sandbag is considered a character, allowing the game to record its damage percentage and allowing players to [[grab]] it. Sandbag can also be controlled by a human player through the use of the {{SSBM|debug menu}}. However, a majority of his moveset is not programmed, as he is not intended to move or otherwise act as a standard combatant. As a result, attempting to [[attack]], [[midair jump]], or [[shield]] with him will cause the [[game crash|game to freeze]]. In addition, Sandbag cannot be KOed, even after passing the [[blast line]]s, and he can eventually crash the game if he falls too far beyond them, as the game will eventually be unable to calculate his position on the screen. As Sandbag lacks animations for moving and jumping, he uses its idle stance for such movements.
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[[File:Sandbag Melee Trophy.png|100px|thumb|left|Sandbag trophy in ''Melee''.]]
[[File:Sandbag Melee Trophy.png|100px|thumb|left|Sandbag trophy in ''Melee''.]]
'''Sandbag'''<br>
'''Sandbag'''<br>
''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.''
''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, he loves to see players wind up and let loose.''
:{{Trophy games|console1=GC|game1=Super Smash Bros. Melee (12/01)}}
:{{Trophy games|console1=GC|game1=Super Smash Bros. Melee (12/01)}}
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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]].]]
===In Home-Run Contest===
===In Home-Run Contest===
In ''Brawl'', Sandbag reprises its role in the Home-Run Contest. However, Sandbag is lighter and it also slides further after landing from a hit. Between games, Sandbag also became an item instead of a character, and therefore, it can no longer be [[grab]]bed or [[throw]]n. Its programming, however, contains unused subactions for character-based situations, such as the event of being grabbed, suggesting that it may have formerly been intended to remain as a character.
In ''Brawl'', Sandbag reprises his role in the Home-Run Contest. However, Sandbag is lighter and he also slides further after landing from a hit. Between games, Sandbag also became an item instead of a character, and therefore, he can no longer be [[grab]]bed or [[throw]]n. His programming, however, contains unused subactions for character-based situations, such as the event of being grabbed, suggesting that he may have formerly been intended to remain as 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 {{SSBB|Zelda}} and {{SSBB|Sheik}}, {{SSBB|Samus}} and {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}, and the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s Pokémon, do not need to be repeatedly used in order to attain the trophy.
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 {{SSBB|Zelda}} and {{SSBB|Sheik}}, {{SSBB|Samus}} and {{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}, and the {{SSBB|Pokémon Trainer}}'s Pokémon, do not need to be repeatedly used in order to attain the trophy.
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===As an item===
===As an item===
[[File:CD Factory.jpg|thumb|left|Example of a "CD Factory" made using Stage Builder.]]
[[File:CD Factory.jpg|thumb|left|Example of a "CD Factory" made using Stage Builder.]]
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]].
As well as his appearance in the ''Home-Run Contest'', Sandbag can appear as an item during matches. Sandbag is a unique item in that while he can release items upon being hit, like the [[crate]] and [[capsule]], he cannot actually be picked up and thrown. He can, however, be [[item swallowing|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]], Sandbag is also of particular interest to use in [[CD Factory|CD Factories]], a type of custom stage made using ''Brawl's'' [[Stage Builder]].
As players have a degree of modification over what Sandbag can drop via the [[Item Switch]], Sandbag is also of particular interest to use in [[CD Factory|CD Factories]], a type of custom stage made using ''Brawl's'' [[Stage Builder]].
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===On the [[Online Practice Stage]]===
===On the [[Online Practice Stage]]===
[[File:Online Practice Stage Brawl.jpg|thumb|left]]
[[File:Online Practice Stage Brawl.jpg|thumb|left]]
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. If sent below the bottom blast line, Sandbag will respawn in the center of the stage; this does not occur if Sandbag passes the upper blast line.
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 he does take more and more knockback the more he is hit. If sent below the bottom blast line, Sandbag will respawn in the center of the stage; this does not occur if Sandbag passes the upper blast line.
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[[File:Sandbag - Brawl Trophy.png|100px|thumb|left|Sandbag trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
[[File:Sandbag - Brawl Trophy.png|100px|thumb|left|Sandbag trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
'''Sandbag'''<br>
'''Sandbag'''<br>
''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.''
''An item that appears in the Home-Run Contest, where the goal is to do lots of damage to Sandbag, then send him flying as far as you can. He also appears in the regular game. If you smash him, a storm of confetti and items will burst out. Sandbag doesn't feel pain, though; in fact, he's happy to be of service.''
{{Trophy games|console1=GC|game1=Super Smash Bros. Melee|console2=Wii|game2=Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}
{{Trophy games|console1=GC|game1=Super Smash Bros. Melee|console2=Wii|game2=Super Smash Bros. Brawl}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
Sandbag reprises its role in the Home-Run Contest and the Online Practice Stage. It also makes a cameo in {{SSB4|Little Mac}}'s reveal trailer as his punching bag.{{clr}}
Sandbag reprises its role in the Home-Run Contest and the Online Practice Stage. He also makes a cameo in {{SSB4|Little Mac}}'s reveal trailer as his punching bag.{{clr}}
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Home-Run Contest (Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS).jpg|Sandbag in the Home-Run Contest in {{for3ds}}.
Home-Run Contest (Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS).jpg|Sandbag in the Home-Run Contest in {{for3ds}}.
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===As an item===
===As an item===
[[File:SandbagSSB4.jpg|thumb|Sandbag as an item in ''SSB4''.]]
[[File:SandbagSSB4.jpg|thumb|Sandbag as an item in ''SSB4''.]]
Sandbag returns as an item, acting identical in function to its ''Brawl'' incarnation. It no longer drops CDs.
Sandbag returns as an item, acting identical in function to his ''Brawl'' incarnation. He no longer drops CDs.
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[[File:SandbagTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|100px|The Sandbag trophy in {{forwiiu}}.]]
[[File:SandbagTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|100px|The Sandbag trophy in {{forwiiu}}.]]
'''Sandbag''' <br>
'''Sandbag''' <br>
:{{Flag|North America}} ''This little guy is great for getting in some practice against. In Home-Run Contest you'll send it flying, and in normal battles it has a habit of dropping items when you lay into it. Sandbag seems pretty content with being your punching bag, so it'd almost be mean not to go all out on it.''
:{{Flag|North America}} ''This little guy is great for getting in some practice against. In Home-Run Contest you'll send him flying, and in normal battles he has a habit of dropping items when you lay into him. Sandbag seems pretty content with being your punching bag, so he'd almost be mean not to go all out on it.''
:{{Flag|Europe}} ''This little guy is pretty good to practise with! In the Home-Run Contest, the goal is to attack Sandbag and then whack him as hard as you can to send him flying! He even appears in normal matches, where you can hit him to get lots of food and items. Don't worry, though - he loves to help out. It doesn't even hurt him at all!''
:{{Flag|Europe}} ''This little guy is pretty good to practise with! In the Home-Run Contest, the goal is to attack Sandbag and then whack him as hard as you can to send him flying! He even appears in normal matches, where you can hit him to get lots of food and items. Don't worry, though - he loves to help out. It doesn't even hurt him at all!''
{{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=Super Smash Bros. Melee (12/2001)|console2=WiiU|game2=Super Smash Bros. for Wii U}}
{{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=Super Smash Bros. Melee (12/2001)|console2=WiiU|game2=Super Smash Bros. for Wii U}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
[[File:SmashBrosUltimateHomeRunContest.jpg|thumb|Sandbag's ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' appearance.]]
[[File:SmashBrosUltimateHomeRunContest.jpg|thumb|Sandbag's ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' appearance.]]
Sandbag returns in ''Ultimate'' as an item. As a humorous aesthetic, Sandbag now shows visible happiness if left alone for a period of time or when it is grabbed. Sandbag can be grabbed and thrown, much like in ''Melee'' (unless it's in the Home-Run Contest). It has a weight of 115.
Sandbag returns in ''Ultimate'' as an item. As a humorous aesthetic, Sandbag now shows visible happiness if left alone for a period of time or when he is grabbed. Sandbag can be grabbed and thrown, much like in ''Melee'' (unless it's in the Home-Run Contest). He has a weight of 115.


Sandbag also appears when testing a [[Spirit]] Team or a [[Mii Fighter]], or a controller configuration in the [[Options]] menu. While Sandbag no longer appears as the primary opponent in the [[Online Practice Stage]], it can randomly appear as an item instead.
Sandbag also appears when testing a [[Spirit]] Team or a [[Mii Fighter]], or a controller configuration in the [[Options]] menu. While Sandbag no longer appears as the primary opponent in the [[Online Practice Stage]], he can randomly appear as an item instead.


With the return of Home-Run Contest in version {{h2|List of updates (SSBU)|5.0.0}}, Sandbag once again reprises its role. Sandbag has infinite launch resistance for the first hit that connects with it, and now blushes when at high damage.
With the return of Home-Run Contest in version {{h2|List of updates (SSBU)|5.0.0}}, Sandbag once again reprises his role. Sandbag has infinite launch resistance for the first hit that connects with him, and now blushes when at high damage.
===Spirit===
===Spirit===
The Sandbag also appears as an Advance-class [[support spirit]]. It can be first obtained by reaching 250% or more during battle.
The Sandbag also appears as an Advance-class [[support spirit]]. He can be first obtained by reaching 250% or more during battle.


The Sandbag uses an unmoving {{SSBU|Samus}} puppet fighter, referencing how the Sandbag is an idle character, and is fought on the [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] stage's [[Ω form]]. During the battle, the Home-Run Bat appears and the player has ten seconds to defeat Samus, referencing the similar gameplay mechanics in the Home-Run Contest.
The Sandbag uses an unmoving {{SSBU|Samus}} puppet fighter, referencing how the Sandbag is an idle character, and is fought on the [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] stage's [[Ω form]]. During the battle, the Home-Run Bat appears and the player has ten seconds to defeat Samus, referencing the similar gameplay mechanics in the Home-Run Contest.

Revision as of 18:27, December 12, 2021

This article is about the item. For the term referring to playing poorly on purpose, see sandbagging.
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Symbol of the Smash Bros. series.
The appearance of Sandbag from Smash titles.
Universe Super Smash Bros.
Appears in Melee
Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Item class Carrying / Damage Recovering
Can produce items each time you hit him.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl instruction manual
Hit Sandbag to make items fall out! The more you hit him, the easier it will be to launch.
Super Smash Bros. 3DS in-game description

Sandbag (サンドバッグくん, Sandbag-kun) is a character from the Stadium game Home-Run Contest in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. 4, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. He also appears as an item during matches in Brawl, SSB4, and Ultimate.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

In Home-Run Contest

Sandbag in Melee during the Home-Run Contest.

Sandbag made his 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 is given a visible damage percentage in this mode, as to allow players to estimate how far he will travel when hit by the Home-Run Bat.

Sandbag is considered a character, allowing the game to record its damage percentage and allowing players to grab it. Sandbag can also be controlled by a human player through the use of the debug menu. However, a majority of his moveset is not programmed, as he is not intended to move or otherwise act as a standard combatant. As a result, attempting to attack, midair jump, or shield with him will cause the game to freeze. In addition, Sandbag cannot be KOed, even after passing the blast lines, and he can eventually crash the game if he falls too far beyond them, as the game will eventually be unable to calculate his position on the screen. As Sandbag lacks animations for moving and jumping, he uses its idle stance for such movements.

Trophy description

The Sandbag trophy is obtained by completing the Home-Run Contest with every character.

Sandbag trophy from Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Sandbag trophy in Melee.

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, he loves to see players wind up and let loose.

GameCube: Super Smash Bros. Melee (12/01)

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Sandbag as seen in Brawl's Home-Run Contest.

In Home-Run Contest

In Brawl, Sandbag reprises his role in the Home-Run Contest. However, Sandbag is lighter and he also slides further after landing from a hit. Between games, Sandbag also became an item instead of a character, and therefore, he can no longer be grabbed or thrown. His programming, however, contains unused subactions for character-based situations, such as the event of being grabbed, suggesting that he may have formerly been intended to remain as 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 Zero Suit Samus, and the Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon, do not need to be repeatedly used in order to attain the trophy.

As an item

Example of a "CD Factory" made using Stage Builder.

As well as his appearance in the Home-Run Contest, Sandbag can appear as an item during matches. Sandbag is a unique item in that while he can release items upon being hit, like the crate and capsule, he cannot actually be picked up and thrown. He 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, Sandbag is also of particular interest to use in CD Factories, a type of custom stage made using Brawl's Stage Builder.

On the Online Practice Stage

Mario on the Online Practice Stage in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Source: Smash DOJO!!

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 he does take more and more knockback the more he is hit. If sent below the bottom blast line, Sandbag will respawn in the center of the stage; this does not occur if Sandbag passes the upper blast line.

Trophy description

Sandbag trophy from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Sandbag trophy in Brawl.

Sandbag
An item that appears in the Home-Run Contest, where the goal is to do lots of damage to Sandbag, then send him flying as far as you can. He also appears in the regular game. If you smash him, a storm of confetti and items will burst out. Sandbag doesn't feel pain, though; in fact, he's happy to be of service.

GameCube: Super Smash Bros. Melee
Wii: Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In Super Smash Bros. 4

Sandbag reprises its role in the Home-Run Contest and the Online Practice Stage. He also makes a cameo in Little Mac's reveal trailer as his punching bag.

As an item

Sandbag as an item in SSB4.

Sandbag returns as an item, acting identical in function to his Brawl incarnation. He no longer drops CDs.

Trophy description

The Sandbag trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
The Sandbag trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Sandbag

North America This little guy is great for getting in some practice against. In Home-Run Contest you'll send him flying, and in normal battles he has a habit of dropping items when you lay into him. Sandbag seems pretty content with being your punching bag, so he'd almost be mean not to go all out on it.
Europe This little guy is pretty good to practise with! In the Home-Run Contest, the goal is to attack Sandbag and then whack him as hard as you can to send him flying! He even appears in normal matches, where you can hit him to get lots of food and items. Don't worry, though - he loves to help out. It doesn't even hurt him at all!
GameCube: Super Smash Bros. Melee (12/2001)
Wii U: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Banjo & Kazooie taking part in the Home-Run Contest in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Sandbag's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate appearance.

Sandbag returns in Ultimate as an item. As a humorous aesthetic, Sandbag now shows visible happiness if left alone for a period of time or when he is grabbed. Sandbag can be grabbed and thrown, much like in Melee (unless it's in the Home-Run Contest). He has a weight of 115.

Sandbag also appears when testing a Spirit Team or a Mii Fighter, or a controller configuration in the Options menu. While Sandbag no longer appears as the primary opponent in the Online Practice Stage, he can randomly appear as an item instead.

With the return of Home-Run Contest in version 5.0.0, Sandbag once again reprises his role. Sandbag has infinite launch resistance for the first hit that connects with him, and now blushes when at high damage.

Spirit

The Sandbag also appears as an Advance-class support spirit. He can be first obtained by reaching 250% or more during battle.

The Sandbag uses an unmoving Samus puppet fighter, referencing how the Sandbag is an idle character, and is fought on the Pokémon Stadium 2 stage's Ω form. During the battle, the Home-Run Bat appears and the player has ten seconds to defeat Samus, referencing the similar gameplay mechanics in the Home-Run Contest.

No. Image Name Type Class Cost Ability Series
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Source: https://youtu.be/0KIp6gtS170
Sandbag
Support
1 Critical-Health Defense ↑ Super Smash Bros. Series

Origin

The sandbag is a real world item. It is, as the name suggests, a bag full of sand or other material. It is used for a multitude of purposes, one of them being used to absorb blows and strikes. Versions made specifically for this purpose were created and evolved into the modern punching bag, which Sandbag is directly inspired by. In Japanese, the English loanword "sandbag" is used to refer to punching bags.

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese サンドバッグくん Sandbag-kun
UK English Sandbag
France French Sac de sable Sandbag
Germany German Sandsack
Spain Spanish Saco de arena Sandbag
Italy Italian Sacco da allenamento Training Bag
China Chinese 沙包哥 Brother Sandbag
South Korea Korean 샌드백, Sandbag
Netherlands Dutch Sandbag
Russia Russian Боксерский мешок Punching Bag