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{{quote|That’s the vacuum cleaner I engineered to catch ghosts.... It’s the only way to foil ’em! This is the only thing they fear!|Professor E. Gadd|Luigi's Mansion}} | {{quote|That’s the vacuum cleaner I engineered to catch ghosts.... It’s the only way to foil ’em! This is the only thing they fear!|Professor E. Gadd|Luigi's Mansion}} | ||
The '''Poltergust 3000''' is a vacuum invented by [[Professor E. Gadd]] to catch ghosts. It first debuted in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', where [[Luigi]] used it as his main weapon. It is the first model in the [[Poltergust]] line of devices. It is named after the terms "poltergeist", which is a ghost who makes itself known through things such as noises, and "gust", a reference to wind. The "3000" part of the name is probably present because of the "thousand" numbers after mad scientists' inventions in typical science fiction movies. | The '''Poltergust 3000''' is a vacuum invented by [[Professor E. Gadd]] to catch ghosts. It first debuted in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'', where [[Luigi]] used it as his main weapon. It is the first model in the [[Poltergust]] line of devices. It is named after the terms "poltergeist", which is a ghost who makes itself known through things such as noises, and "gust", a reference to wind. The "3000" part of the name is probably present because of the "thousand" numbers after mad scientists' inventions in typical science fiction movies. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Luigi's Mansion''=== | ===''Luigi's Mansion''=== | ||
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===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''=== | ===''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'' / ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions''=== | ||
In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and its [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|remake]], a newer model known as the [[Super Poltergust 3001]] appears. Luigi is shown to still own the original Poltergust, which he used in various cutscenes in [[Starbeans Cafe]], using it on E. Gadd himself twice, the first time after Gadd taste-tests the [[Hoohoo Blend]] in order to prevent him from being forced to use the restroom inside the café (due to his neglecting to add restrooms in the place); the second time due to fear as a result of E. Gadd becoming a "ghost" via a specialized gown after test-tasting the [[Chuckoccino]]. | In ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' and its [[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions|remake]], a newer model known as the [[Super Poltergust 3001]] appears. Luigi is shown to still own the original Poltergust, which he used in various cutscenes in [[Starbeans Cafe]], using it on E. Gadd himself twice, the first time after Gadd taste-tests the [[Hoohoo Blend]] in order to prevent him from being forced to use the restroom inside the café (due to his neglecting to add restrooms in the place); the second time due to fear as a result of E. Gadd becoming a "ghost" via a specialized [[gown]] after test-tasting the [[Chuckoccino]]. | ||
===''Mario Power Tennis'' series=== | ===''Mario Power Tennis'' series=== | ||
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*[[Super Poltergust 3001]] – appearing in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', where it seems to be a more advanced model of the Poltergust 3000. It features a set of wheels similar to the Poltergust 3000 from the PAL version of ''Luigi's Mansion''. However, it is much more optimized for travel and features a rocket booster in the rear. | *[[Super Poltergust 3001]] – appearing in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', where it seems to be a more advanced model of the Poltergust 3000. It features a set of wheels similar to the Poltergust 3000 from the PAL version of ''Luigi's Mansion''. However, it is much more optimized for travel and features a rocket booster in the rear. | ||
*[[Porta-Gust]] – a [[Gaddget]], another of Gadd's inventions, from ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' appears to be a portable version of the Poltergust 3000 with [[Game Boy Advance]]-style controls. | *[[Porta-Gust]] – a [[Gaddget]], another of Gadd's inventions, from ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' appears to be a portable version of the Poltergust 3000 with [[Game Boy Advance]]-style controls. | ||
*[[Poltergust 4000]] – one of Luigi's special karts in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. Like the Super Poltergust 3001, it is meant to be ridden on. It was originally designed for [[Professor | *[[Poltergust 4000]] – one of Luigi's special karts in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]''. Like the Super Poltergust 3001, it is meant to be ridden on. It was originally designed for [[Professor E. Gadd]], but he was [[list of Mario Kart DS pre-release and unused content|later removed from the game]] for unknown reasons. | ||
*[[Poltergust 5000]] – a vastly upgraded version of the Poltergust 3000 appearing in ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'', the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] successor to ''Luigi's Mansion''. It now includes a [[Strobulb]], which replaces the flashlight from ''Luigi's Mansion''. It can also make hidden objects appear with its [[Dark-Light Device]]. Unlike the original Poltergust, this one cannot use the elements or wheels. | *[[Poltergust 5000]] – a vastly upgraded version of the Poltergust 3000 appearing in ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'', the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] successor to ''Luigi's Mansion''. It now includes a [[Strobulb]], which replaces the flashlight from ''Luigi's Mansion''. It can also make hidden objects appear with its [[Dark-Light Device]]. Unlike the original Poltergust, this one cannot use the elements or wheels. | ||
*Super Poltergust 5000 – a stronger version of the Poltergust 5000 which appears as the final upgrade in ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''. | *Super Poltergust 5000 – a stronger version of the Poltergust 5000 which appears as the final upgrade in ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', a Pianta at the [[Sirena Beach]] [[Hotel Delfino|hotel]] asked Mario to "get rid of these ghosts with a vacuum or something" when the hotel was infested with [[Boo]]s. This is likely a reference to the Poltergust. | *In ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', a Pianta at the [[Sirena Beach]] [[Hotel Delfino|hotel]] asked Mario to "get rid of these ghosts with a vacuum or something" when the hotel was infested with [[Boo]]s. This is likely a reference to the Poltergust. | ||
*The Poltergust shares some similarities to Mario's [[F.L.U.D.D.]], as Mario and Luigi use their respective weapons for the entire game and wear them on their backs. It was also made by the same person, [[Professor | *The Poltergust shares some similarities to Mario's [[F.L.U.D.D.]], as Mario and Luigi use their respective weapons for the entire game and wear them on their backs. It was also made by the same person, [[Professor E. Gadd]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||