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|name        = Topi
|name        = Topi
|image        = [[File:Topi.png]]
|image        = [[File:Topi.png]]
|caption      = {{Symbol|iceclimber}}<br> A Topi from ''{{b|Ice Climber|game}}''.
|caption      = {{Symbol|iceclimber}}<br> A Topi as it appears in non-Japanese releases of ''{{b|Ice Climber|game}}''.
|universe    = {{uv|Ice Climber}}
|universe    = {{uv|Ice Climber}}
|level        = [[Icicle Mountain]]
|level        = [[Icicle Mountain]]
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|points      = 200
|points      = 200
}}
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'''Topi''' ({{ja|トッピー|Toppī}}, ''Toppi'') is a common enemy from the ''{{uv|Ice Climber}}'' universe.
'''Topi''' ({{ja|トッピー|Toppī}}, ''Toppi'') is a common enemy from the {{uv|Ice Climber}} universe.


==Origin==
==Origin==
Topis appeared as enemies in ''[[Ice Climber (game)|Ice Climber]].'' They would appear from either side of the stage and will try to prevent the Ice Climbers from scaling the mountain by pushing blocks of ice into the holes the duo created on the stage; furthermore, they could send the Ice Climbers falling down the stage if they ran into them. They could be defeated, but would respawn after some time.
Topis appeared as enemies in ''{{b|Ice Climber|game}}.'' They would appear from either side of the stage and will try to prevent the Ice Climbers from scaling the mountain by pushing blocks of ice into the holes the duo created on the stage; furthermore, they could send the Ice Climbers falling down the stage if they ran into them. They could be defeated, but would respawn after some time.


Topis had different appearances between the Japanese release of ''Ice Climber'' and the international release. In the international releases, Topis are small bipedal creatures that resemble small {{s|wikipedia|yeti}}s and their whole body is covered in white fur. They have small legs and small arms that help them move around, with their mouths somewhat resembling beaks. In Japan, Topis insead appeared as blue seals; the change in appearance is assumed to be due to the controversy surrounding [[wikipedia:Seal_hunting|seal clubbing]] in the Western world. However, this yeti-like appearance has been carried over to Japan with ''VS. Ice Climber'', an altered version released for arcades, and its Japan-only {{s|mariowiki|Family Computer Disk System}} port.
Topis had different appearances between the Japanese release of ''Ice Climber'' and the international release. In the international releases, Topis are small bipedal creatures that resemble small {{s|wikipedia|yeti}}s and their whole body is covered in white fur. They have small legs and small arms that help them move around, with their mouths somewhat resembling beaks. In Japan, Topis instead appeared as blue seals; the change in appearance is assumed to be due to the controversy surrounding [[wikipedia:Seal_hunting|seal clubbing]] in the Western world. However, this yeti-like appearance has been carried over to Japan with ''VS. Ice Climber'', an altered version released for arcades, and its Japan-only {{s|mariowiki|Family Computer Disk System}} port.
 
The blocks of ice Topis pushed in ''Ice Climber'' are used for the [[Ice Climbers]]' [[Ice Shot]].


<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Topi NA.png|The yeti Topi in ''Ice Climber''.
Topi NA.png|The yeti Topi in ''Ice Climber''.
File:Topi Japanese seal.png|The seal Topi in ''Ice Climber''.
Topi Japanese seal.png|The seal Topi in ''Ice Climber''.
 
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Topi in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' games==
==Overview==
Announced at [[E3 2001]], they also can come out of [[container item]]s in other modes.{{fact}}
In ''Melee'', they can come out of [[container item]]s.


Like ''Ice Climber'' itself, Topis have differing appearances between the Japanese release of ''Melee'' and its later, international releases. In the original Japanese release, they resemble the blue seals of the Japanese version of ''Ice Climber'', but they are instead the white, yeti-like creatures in international versions. The two versions function identically, and uniquely, the blue seals do not appear in the North American version even when the language is set to Japanese. The change was presumably due to controversy over seal hunting, though it is also possible that the change was merely to preserve the continuity of the Topis' appearances between regions.
Like ''Ice Climber'' itself, Topis have differing appearances between the Japanese release of ''Melee'' and its later, international releases. In the original Japanese release, they resemble the blue seals of the Japanese version of ''Ice Climber'', but they are instead the white, yeti-like creatures in international versions. The two versions function identically, and uniquely, the blue seals do not appear in the North American version even when the language is set to Japanese. The change was presumably due to controversy over seal hunting, though it is also possible that the change was merely to preserve the continuity of the Topis' appearances between regions.
<gallery>Image:Topitrophy beta.jpg|Topi trophy using its model from the Japanese version.
File:BetaTopiAdv.jpg|The Japanese version of the Topis in Adventure Mode.</gallery>


===As an enemy===
===As an enemy===
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Topi made their debut in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', acting as [[enemies]] in Stage 10: [[Icicle Mountain]] in the game's [[Adventure Mode]]. Any character who makes contact with them will take damage and knockback. Topis also have the ability to slide across platforms, making them move at a faster pace. On Icicle Mountain, they are often spotted with [[Freezie]]s, despite the item not coming from the ''Ice Climber'' universe. Characters are awarded 200 points for every Topi they KO.
Topi made their debut in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', acting as [[enemies]] in Stage 10: [[Icicle Mountain]] in the game's [[Adventure Mode]]. Any character who makes contact with them will take damage and knockback. Topis also have the ability to slide across platforms, making them move at a faster pace. On Icicle Mountain, they are often spotted with [[Freezie]]s, despite the item not coming from the ''Ice Climber'' universe. Characters are awarded 200 points for every Topi they KO.


Of note is that blocks of ice Topis pushed in [[Ice Climber (game)|Ice Climber]] are used for the [[Ice Climbers]]' [[Ice Shot]].
<gallery>
BetaTopiAdv.jpg|The Japanese version of the Topis in Adventure Mode.
</gallery>


====Trophy Description====
===Trophy===
[[Image:Topi Trophy Melee.png|thumb|100px|left|The Topi trophy in ''Melee''.]]
{{Trophy
;Topi
|name=Topi
''Topis debuted in the game ''Ice Climber'', shuttling ice with which to repair in the floor. They were kept really busy, as [[Ice Climbers|Nana and Popo]] constantly cracked floors with single strikes of their ice hammers. Despite the monotony of their chilly work, these creatures never slacked off for an instant.''
|image=Topi Trophy Melee.png
 
|desc=Topis debuted in the game Ice Climber, shuttling ice with which to repair cracks in the floors. They were kept really busy, as Nana and Popo constantly cracked floors with single strikes of their ice hammers. Despite the monotony of their chilly work, these creatures never slacked off for an instant.
''Game: [[Ice Climber (game)|Ice Climber]]'' (10/85)
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Ice Climber|release1=10/85}}
{{clear}}
|game=Melee
}}
{{clrl}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Topi Trophy Melee (JP).png|Topi trophy using its model from the Japanese version.
IC Topi Artwork.png|Official Artwork of a Topi.
IC Topi Artwork.png|Official Artwork of a Topi.
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{EnemiesAdvSSBM}}
{{EnemiesAdvSSBM}}
{{Ice Climber universe}}
{{Ice Climber universe}}
[[Category:Common enemies]]
[[Category:Common enemies]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSBM)]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSBM)]]

Latest revision as of 17:32, April 6, 2023

Topi
Topi.png
IceClimberSymbol.svg
A Topi as it appears in non-Japanese releases of Ice Climber.
Universe Ice Climber
Level(s) appears in Icicle Mountain
Point worth 200

Topi (トッピー, Toppi) is a common enemy from the Ice Climber universe.

Origin[edit]

Topis appeared as enemies in Ice Climber. They would appear from either side of the stage and will try to prevent the Ice Climbers from scaling the mountain by pushing blocks of ice into the holes the duo created on the stage; furthermore, they could send the Ice Climbers falling down the stage if they ran into them. They could be defeated, but would respawn after some time.

Topis had different appearances between the Japanese release of Ice Climber and the international release. In the international releases, Topis are small bipedal creatures that resemble small yetis and their whole body is covered in white fur. They have small legs and small arms that help them move around, with their mouths somewhat resembling beaks. In Japan, Topis instead appeared as blue seals; the change in appearance is assumed to be due to the controversy surrounding seal clubbing in the Western world. However, this yeti-like appearance has been carried over to Japan with VS. Ice Climber, an altered version released for arcades, and its Japan-only Family Computer Disk System port.

The blocks of ice Topis pushed in Ice Climber are used for the Ice Climbers' Ice Shot.

Overview[edit]

In Melee, they can come out of container items.

Like Ice Climber itself, Topis have differing appearances between the Japanese release of Melee and its later, international releases. In the original Japanese release, they resemble the blue seals of the Japanese version of Ice Climber, but they are instead the white, yeti-like creatures in international versions. The two versions function identically, and uniquely, the blue seals do not appear in the North American version even when the language is set to Japanese. The change was presumably due to controversy over seal hunting, though it is also possible that the change was merely to preserve the continuity of the Topis' appearances between regions.

As an enemy[edit]

A Topi in Melee.

Topi made their debut in Super Smash Bros. Melee, acting as enemies in Stage 10: Icicle Mountain in the game's Adventure Mode. Any character who makes contact with them will take damage and knockback. Topis also have the ability to slide across platforms, making them move at a faster pace. On Icicle Mountain, they are often spotted with Freezies, despite the item not coming from the Ice Climber universe. Characters are awarded 200 points for every Topi they KO.

Trophy[edit]

Topi trophy from Super Smash Bros. Melee.
Topi's trophy in Melee
Topi
Topis debuted in the game Ice Climber, shuttling ice with which to repair cracks in the floors. They were kept really busy, as Nana and Popo constantly cracked floors with single strikes of their ice hammers. Despite the monotony of their chilly work, these creatures never slacked off for an instant.
Ice Climber (10/85)

Gallery[edit]