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{{Infobox Enemy
{{Infobox Enemy
|name        = Topi
|name        = Topi
|image        = [[File:TopiMelee.png|250px]]
|image        = [[File:Topi.png]]
|caption      = A Topi in ''Melee''.
|caption      = {{Symbol|iceclimber}}<br> A Topi as it appears in non-Japanese releases of ''{{b|Ice Climber|game}}''.
|universe    = ''[[Ice Climber (universe)|Ice Climber]]''
|universe    = {{uv|Ice Climber}}
|level        = [[Icicle Mountain]]
|level        = [[Icicle Mountain]]
|ehp          =  
|ehp          =  
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|points      = 200
|points      = 200
}}
}}
'''Topi''' is a common enemy from the [[Ice Climber (universe)|Ice Climber]] universe that appear in Stage 10 of [[Adventure Mode]]. Announced at [[E3]] 2001, They also can come out of [[container item]]s in other modes.
'''Topi''' ({{ja|トッピー|Toppī}}, ''Toppi'') is a common enemy from the {{uv|Ice Climber}} universe.


==History==
==Origin==
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. The mouth of the Topis resembles a beak. Topis appeared as enemies originally in the game ''[[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. The Topis in ''Ice Climber'' could be stunned but they would appear later unharmed. The Topis sometimes will push around a block of ice on the surface to repair the broken blocks that the Ice Climbers destroyed.
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.


==Topi in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' games==
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.


Topi made their debut in ''Super Smash Brothers Melee''. Topis act as enemies and obstacles on the stages, walking back and forth on the many platforms of Icicle Mountain. Any character who makes contact with them will take damage and knockback. The damage the Topis cause varies on the difficulty the characters are using. On higher difficulties, the Topis will cause more damage. Topis also have the ability to slide across platforms, making them move at a faster pace. Topis sometimes can be seen with [[Freezie]]s in stage 10 of Adventure Mode. They will also contain trophies when they are KO'd at rare times.  
The blocks of ice Topis pushed in ''Ice Climber'' are used for the [[Ice Climbers]]' [[Ice Shot]].


They can be picked up by using the [[Z button]] and can be thrown at other characters to cause damage. The character who is hit by a Topi will take about 30% damage and has the possibility of dying at low percentages. Topis will also disappear permanantly once they are thrown. Another strategy is to throw a character at a wandering Topi. Characters that are thrown at Topis will take the same amount of damage as if they made contact with a Topi normally. Topis can also be used as traps when they enter an enclosed area.
<gallery>
Topi NA.png|The yeti Topi in ''Ice Climber''.
Topi Japanese seal.png|The seal Topi in ''Ice Climber''.
</gallery>


Characters are awarded '''200 points''' for every Topi they KO.
==Overview==
In ''Melee'', they can come out of [[container item]]s.


It should also be noted that Topi's blocks of ice they pushed in [[Ice Climber (game)|Ice Climber]] are used for the [[Ice Climbers]]' [[Ice Shot]].
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.


====Trophy Description====
===As an enemy===
[[Image:TopiTrophy.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Topi Trophy]]
[[File:TopiMelee.png|thumb|250px|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 [[Freezie]]s, despite the item not coming from the ''Ice Climber'' universe. Characters are awarded 200 points for every Topi they KO.


Trophy#265
<gallery>
BetaTopiAdv.jpg|The Japanese version of the Topis in Adventure Mode.
</gallery>


''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.''
===Trophy===
 
{{Trophy
''Game: [[Ice Climber (game)|Ice Climber]]'' (10/85)
|name=Topi
 
|image=Topi Trophy Melee.png
====Version difference====
|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.
The original version of ''Melee'' contained a seal form of Topi like that of the Japanese version of ''Ice Climber''. Since the American version of the game, ''Ice Climber'' used the yeti version of Topi, then that version was included into the American version of ''Melee''. The seal version Topi does not appear in the American version and European version of ''Melee'' at all. This is probably because Nintendo knew that if they showed the Seal Topi, the game would be criticized for seemingly promoting animal cruelty, namely the issue of seal clubbing in Arctic regions around the world.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Ice Climber|release1=10/85}}
|game=Melee
}}
{{clrl}}


<gallery>Image:Topitrophy beta.jpg|Beta Topi trophy.
==Gallery==
File:BetaTopiAdv.jpg|The beta Topis in Adventure Mode.</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.
</gallery>


{{EnemiesAdvSSBM}}
{{EnemiesAdvSSBM}}

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]