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|portrayed_by= Johnni Christensen ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]])<ref>[[Media:DKR_Tiptup_voice_confirmation.png|Twitter confirmation by former Rare employee Graeme Norgate]]</ref> | |portrayed_by= Johnni Christensen ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]])<ref>[[Media:DKR_Tiptup_voice_confirmation.png|Twitter confirmation by former Rare employee Graeme Norgate]]</ref> | ||
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{{ | {{quote2|Slow and steady won't win many races around here.|Tiptup<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 102|date=November 1997|page=29|language=American English|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref>}} | ||
'''Tiptup''' (originally spelled '''TipTup'''<ref>''Diddy Kong Racing'' instruction booklet | '''Tiptup''' (originally spelled '''TipTup'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' instruction booklet|page=25|date=1997|author=Nintendo|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref> and alternatively named '''Tip Top'''<ref>"{{cite|archive=web.archive.org/web/19990218060558/http://www.nintendo.com.au/games/n64/games/dkracing.html|deadlink=y|title=''Diddy Kong Racing''|publisher=Nintendo of Australia}}</ref>) is a clumsy turtle originating from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. He would later become a frequent, recurring minor character in the ''[[wikipedia:Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' series. Though Tiptup is a {{wp|Western world|Western}} character, he has also appeared in some Japan-only media of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. Tiptup's name is a pun on the phrase "tipped up." | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Diddy Kong Racing'' / ''Diddy Kong Racing DS''=== | |||
Tiptup is a playable driver in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' and [[Diddy Kong Racing DS|its Nintendo DS version]]. Tiptup is one of only two lightweight racers, with the other one being [[Pipsy]]. His vehicles have very high acceleration attributes and good turning abilities, but their speed is rather low. Tiptup's top speed without bananas is 54.67 mph. Tiptup helps [[Timber]] and the others defend their [[Timber's Island|home island]] from [[Wizpig]]. The pig tyrant flies back to his home planet, [[Future Fun Land]], after being defeated by Tiptup and his friends. Tiptup and his allies follow, and defeat Wizpig for a second time. Tiptup's instrument theme is a xylophone or marimba. In the remake, Tiptup has a higher pitched voice and very slightly altered characteristics. | |||
Tiptup is a playable driver in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. | |||
===''Mario no Bōken Land''=== | ===''Mario no Bōken Land''=== | ||
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Tiptup would have appeared in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing Adventure]]'', which was a rejected video game pitch idea that never came to fruition. He would have had spinning rings of turtle shells as a special move. | Tiptup would have appeared in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing Adventure]]'', which was a rejected video game pitch idea that never came to fruition. He would have had spinning rings of turtle shells as a special move. | ||
== | ==Profiles and statistics== | ||
===''Diddy Kong Racing''=== | ===''Diddy Kong Racing''=== | ||
*'''Character stats''' | *'''Character stats''' | ||
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**'''Top Speed:''' 1.5/5 | **'''Top Speed:''' 1.5/5 | ||
**'''Vehicle Color:''' Cyan | **'''Vehicle Color:''' Cyan | ||
*'''Instruction booklet bio''' | *'''Instruction booklet bio:''' "''(High acceleration, light weight, excellent handling, medium top speed) TipTup the turtle is another member of the close group of animal friends, but because of his nervous (and maybe even slightly clumsy) nature, he’s never been particularly fond of the racing that the others seem to like so much. Now, though, he doesn’t seem to have much choice!''"<ref>{{cite|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' instruction booklet|page=25|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Nintendo|date=1997}}</ref> | ||
*'''[[Nintendo Power#Player's Guides|Player's Guide]]''' | *'''[[Nintendo Power#Player's Guides|Player's Guide]]''': "''We’ve all heard how a slow but clever tortoise used his brain to win a race over a swift but stupid hare. In this case, our little turtle will have a little high-tech help getting up to speed. Tiptup is a clever fellow himself, but when the pressure is on, his nervousness can sometimes get the better of him.''"<ref>{{cite|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' Nintendo Player's Guide|author=Swan, Leslie|language=American English|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1997|page=6}}</ref> | ||
*'''''[[Nintendo Power]]'' Volume 103''' | *'''''[[Nintendo Power]]'' Volume 103:''' "''TipTup, like Pipsy, doesn’t have the weight to hold a hovercraft down, but in all other vehicles and conditions, he can race circles around the heavier racers. His acceleration and handling are tip top and his top speed is medium. He may be a little nervous on the race track, but you can calm him down with practice.''"<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 103|page=15|date=December 1997|language=American English|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref> | ||
*''' | *'''Diddy's Drivers Ed''': "''Light drivers like Tiptup have excellent handling but very poor top speed. Grabbing bananas to increase top speed is a priority with Tiptup.''"<ref>{{cite|archive=web.archive.org/web/19981206065714/http://www.dkr.com/driversed.html|title=Diddy's Drivers Ed|publisher=dkr.com|accessdate=March 28, 2023|deadlink=y}}</ref> | ||
*'''''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition'' [[Prima Games|Prima]]'s Official Strategy Guide''' | *'''''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition'' [[Prima Games|Prima]]'s Official Strategy Guide''': "''TipTup has roughly the same characteristics as Pipsy. He’s quick off the line and handles very well. He’s a little heavier than the mouse, although not, of course, as bulky as some of the game’s other animals. The added weight makes him easier to control on water, although you must get used to making more of a controlled skid to get around the tightest turns in your Car.''"<ref>{{cite|date=April 7, 1999|title=''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide''|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|isbn=978-0761521037|page=33}}</ref> | ||
*''' | *'''Rarewhere''': "''Tiptup the turtle is another member of Timber's close group of friends, but because of his nervous (and maybe even slightly clumsy) nature, he’s never been particularly fond of the racing that the others seem to enjoy so much. As things stand, however, he doesn’t seem be left with much choice!''"<ref>{{cite|archive=web.archive.org/web/19980705005250/http://www.rare.co.uk/recent/games/racing/castlist/cast_tiptup.html|title=Rarewhere: DKR Cast List|publisher=Rarewhere|accessdate=March 28, 2023|deadlink=y}}</ref> | ||
===''Diddy Kong Racing DS''=== | ===''Diddy Kong Racing DS''=== | ||
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{{main-gallery}} | {{main-gallery}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Tiptup | Tiptup.png|''Diddy Kong Racing'' | ||
DKRJPNC.png|Tiptup and the ''Diddy Kong Racing'' cast in a Japanese commercial | DKRJPNC.png|Tiptup and the ''Diddy Kong Racing'' cast in a Japanese commercial | ||
TipTupBoken.jpg|''[[Mario no Bōken Land]]'' | TipTupBoken.jpg|''[[Mario no Bōken Land]]'' | ||
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|JapR=Tipputappu | |JapR=Tipputappu | ||
|JapM=Tiptup | |JapM=Tiptup | ||
|Fre=Tiptup<ref> | |Fre=Tiptup<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendo64ever.com/Scans-Magazine,52,Le-Magazine-Officiel-Nintendo-03.html|title=Official Nintendo french magazine N3|date=February-March 1998|language=French|page=25}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||