Character of the Week #31

Metal Mario · 02-13-2010, 11:01 AM

Dry Bones

First Appearance: Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES, 1990)
Latest Appearance: New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Wii, 2009)

When a Koopa Troopa dies in the grip of a terrible rage, something malevolent is left behind.

Wait wut?

The reanimated skeleton of a deceased Koopa Troopa, Dry Bones is famous for his ability to take a licking and come back kicking. When Mario stomps on him, he'll break apart and crumble to dust. A few seconds later, however, he'll be back on his feet and chucking bones at the plucky plumber like it's going out of style. There are ways to destroy him permanently, though; a Cape Attack in Super Mario World or an icy offense in New SMB Wii will make certain this restless spirit ceases to roam the planes of the living.

As well as serving as an enemy in most of Mario's adventures, Dry Bones has also appeared as a playable character in several games, including (but not limited to) Mario Superstar Baseball, Mario Party 8, Mario Kart DS, and Mario Strikers Charged.

Dry Bones gets his name from the popular spiritual/children's song 'Dem Bones', inspired by a miracle of resurrecting the dead in the Biblical Book of Ezekiel. And indeed, dem bones gonna walk around.

Dark Seraphim · 02-13-2010, 12:09 PM

I always liked the two main undead in the Mario games, Boos and Drybones, especially in the spin-offs games like Mario Party and even the Mario sports games, I'd always love playing the Mario Undead!

Isn't it strange that the characters that are supposed to be considered the most sinister and dangerous are now becoming much more popular as player characters? I mean Boos started off as invincible but shy ghosts, and Drybones as resurrecting deathtraps, and now they get to play sports with Mario, ride in races, and even attend parties. I suppose as some of the most annoying enemies, Mario might have figured its better to try to make them friends and then maybe they'll stop trying to kill him!

I do wonder though, Boo has gotten a lot of speaking roles and face-time lately, I wonder if Drybones will get the same soon? Maybe the next Paper Mario game will include a Drybones partner? Maybe there will be a Dry Mushroom in the next Mario Galaxy to turn Mario into a Drybones Mario? Maybe they'll start getting speaking roles? Boo's talk to mario all the time, so why not Drybones?

Also . . . Drybones appeared in Mario Party 7 as a playable character before Mario Party 8.

He's right next to Luigi's left side in the background.

(I know ya said not limited to, but I think Drybones riding Boo is a cute picture! We should see some of those in the next New Super Mario Bros. game!)

PK FIRE! · 02-13-2010, 02:14 PM

Heh even Mario's undead are popular enough to become PCs.

- You stupid dog.

Robotazy · 02-13-2010, 03:30 PM

Dry Bones on Boos?!

Mario stands no chance

Dark Seraphim · 02-13-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Belt Tazy

Dry Bones on Boos?!

Mario stands no chance

My guess is the Drybones would act like motivational cassette tapes in a way, they'd make the Boo's more confident so they would voraciously chase Mario regardless of if Mario was facing them or not, not to mention the Drybones could still throw bones from atop their Boo friend, letting them work in sync. However, if Mario can crumble the Drybones on top of the Boo's back, Boo will suddenly lose its confidence and hide its face shaking until Drybones reforms.

Luigiman7 · 02-13-2010, 03:37 PM

You have too many ideas.

But yes, Dry Bones on top of Boo is adorable.

PK FIRE! · 02-13-2010, 05:53 PM

A Drybones Boo combo would make for awsome calvary for a Mario Tactical RTS or RPG.

- You stupid dog.

02-13-2010, 11:01 AM	#1
Metal Mario Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Gender: Posts: 16,435 Thanks: 72 Thanked 190 Times in 127 Posts	Character of the Week #31 Dry Bones First Appearance: Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES, 1990) Latest Appearance: New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Wii, 2009) When a Koopa Troopa dies in the grip of a terrible rage, something malevolent is left behind. Wait wut? The reanimated skeleton of a deceased Koopa Troopa, Dry Bones is famous for his ability to take a licking and come back kicking. When Mario stomps on him, he'll break apart and crumble to dust. A few seconds later, however, he'll be back on his feet and chucking bones at the plucky plumber like it's going out of style. There are ways to destroy him permanently, though; a Cape Attack in Super Mario World or an icy offense in New SMB Wii will make certain this restless spirit ceases to roam the planes of the living. As well as serving as an enemy in most of Mario's adventures, Dry Bones has also appeared as a playable character in several games, including (but not limited to) Mario Superstar Baseball, Mario Party 8, Mario Kart DS, and Mario Strikers Charged. Dry Bones gets his name from the popular spiritual/children's song 'Dem Bones', inspired by a miracle of resurrecting the dead in the Biblical Book of Ezekiel. And indeed, dem bones gonna walk around.

02-13-2010, 03:37 PM	#6
Luigiman7 ヽ(◔ ◡ ◔)ノ.･ﾟ*｡･+☆ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ~)´◡｀(~ Gender: Posts: 17,605 Thanks: 1,134 Thanked 1,012 Times in 713 Posts Blog Entries: 8	You have too many ideas. But yes, Dry Bones on top of Boo is adorable. __________________ ／人◕ ‿‿ ◕人＼ＷＯＮ’Ｔ　ＹＯＵ　ＢＥＣＯＭＥ　Ａ　ＭＡＧＩＣＡＬ　ＧＩＲＬ？

02-13-2010, 12:09 PM	#2
Dark Seraphim Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Gender: Posts: 431 Thanks: 4 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	I always liked the two main undead in the Mario games, Boos and Drybones, especially in the spin-offs games like Mario Party and even the Mario sports games, I'd always love playing the Mario Undead! Isn't it strange that the characters that are supposed to be considered the most sinister and dangerous are now becoming much more popular as player characters? I mean Boos started off as invincible but shy ghosts, and Drybones as resurrecting deathtraps, and now they get to play sports with Mario, ride in races, and even attend parties. I suppose as some of the most annoying enemies, Mario might have figured its better to try to make them friends and then maybe they'll stop trying to kill him! I do wonder though, Boo has gotten a lot of speaking roles and face-time lately, I wonder if Drybones will get the same soon? Maybe the next Paper Mario game will include a Drybones partner? Maybe there will be a Dry Mushroom in the next Mario Galaxy to turn Mario into a Drybones Mario? Maybe they'll start getting speaking roles? Boo's talk to mario all the time, so why not Drybones? Also . . . Drybones appeared in Mario Party 7 as a playable character before Mario Party 8. He's right next to Luigi's left side in the background. (I know ya said not limited to, but I think Drybones riding Boo is a cute picture! We should see some of those in the next New Super Mario Bros. game!)

02-13-2010, 02:14 PM	#3
PK FIRE! Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: On the run. Gender: Posts: 9,544 Thanks: 175 Thanked 150 Times in 120 Posts	Heh even Mario's undead are popular enough to become PCs. - You stupid dog.

02-13-2010, 03:30 PM	#4
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	Dry Bones on Boos?! Mario stands no chance

02-13-2010, 05:53 PM	#7
PK FIRE! Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: On the run. Gender: Posts: 9,544 Thanks: 175 Thanked 150 Times in 120 Posts	A Drybones Boo combo would make for awsome calvary for a Mario Tactical RTS or RPG. - You stupid dog.