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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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{{quote|Slow and steady won't win many races around here.|Tiptup|Nintendo Power}} <ref>[https://twitter.com/dkvine/status/1479422567513395202/photo/1 @DKVine], ''Twitter''.</ref>
{{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, page 25.</ref> and alternatively named '''Tip Top'''<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/19990218060558/http://www.nintendo.com.au/games/n64/games/dkracing.html ''Diddy Kong Racing'']. Nintendo of Australia (Wayback Machine).</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, and he appeared in some Japan-exclusive media of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]]. Tiptup's name is a pun on the phrase "tipped up."
'''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''===
===''Diddy Kong Racing'' / ''Diddy Kong Racing DS''===
[[File:Tiptup.png|thumb|150px|Tiptup in his debut appearance, ''Diddy Kong Racing'']]
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]]''. 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.
 
Despite being a character of the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series, Tiptup returned in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'', whereas [[Banjo]] himself was excluded due to the rights to the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series having been purchased by {{wp|Microsoft}}. Tiptup has a higher pitched voice in the game, and his characteristics are very slightly altered from the original game.  


===''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.


==Profile and statistics==
==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''' (page 25): "''(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!''"
*'''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]]''' (page 6): "''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.''"
*'''[[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''' (page 15): "''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.''"
*'''''[[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>
*'''[https://web.archive.org/web/19981206065714/http://www.dkr.com/driversed.html 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.''"
*'''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''' (page 33): "''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.''"
*'''''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>
*'''[https://web.archive.org/web/19990902233042/http://www.rareware.com/recent/games/racing/castlist/cast_tiptup.html 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!''"
*'''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}}
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Tiptup-CSS-DKR.png|''Diddy Kong Racing''
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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|Fre=Tiptup<ref>[https://www.nintendo64ever.com/Scans-Magazine,52,Le-Magazine-Officiel-Nintendo-03.html Official Nintendo french magazine N3], page 25</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>
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Revision as of 09:00, May 11, 2024

Tiptup
Tiptup's artwork from Diddy Kong Racing DS.
Tiptup as depicted in Diddy Kong Racing DS
Full name Tiptup the Turtle
Species Turtle
First appearance Diddy Kong Racing (1997)
Latest appearance Diddy Kong Racing DS (2007)
Portrayed by Johnni Christensen (1997)[1]

Template:Quote2 Tiptup (originally spelled TipTup[2] and alternatively named Tip Top[3]) is a clumsy turtle originating from Diddy Kong Racing. He would later become a frequent, recurring minor character in the Banjo-Kazooie series. Though Tiptup is a Western character, he has also appeared in some Japan-only media of the Super Mario franchise. Tiptup's name is a pun on the phrase "tipped up."

History

Diddy Kong Racing / Diddy Kong Racing DS

Tiptup is a playable driver in Diddy Kong Racing and 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 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.

Mario no Bōken Land

Tiptup makes a small, non-speaking cameo in the Diddy Kong Racing segment of, Mario no Bōken Land, titled "Go Go Diddy!". He is shown to be competing in a race, in third place.

4-koma Gag Battle

Tiptup appears throughout the 4-koma Gag Battle manga adaptation of Diddy Kong Racing.

Mario Artist: Paint Studio

His Diddy Kong Racing artwork appears as a stamp in Mario Artist: Paint Studio.

Unused appearances

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

  • Character stats
    • Weight: Light
    • Acceleration: 4.5/5
    • Handling: 4.5/5
    • Top Speed: 1.5/5
    • Vehicle Color: Cyan
  • 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!"[4]
  • 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."[5]
  • 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."[6]
  • 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."[7]
  • Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition 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."[8]
  • 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!"[9]

Diddy Kong Racing DS

  • Character stats
    • Speed: 1/5
    • Acceleration: 5/5
    • Handling: 5/5

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Tiptup.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ティップタップ
Tipputappu
 Tiptup

French Tiptup[10]
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References

  1. ^ Twitter confirmation by former Rare employee Graeme Norgate
  2. ^ Nintendo (1997). Diddy Kong Racing instruction booklet. Nintendo of America. Page 25.
  3. ^ "Diddy Kong Racing. Nintendo of Australia. Archived February 18, 1999, 06:05:58 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ Nintendo (1997). Diddy Kong Racing instruction booklet. Nintendo of America. Page 25.
  5. ^ Swan, Leslie (1997). Diddy Kong Racing Nintendo Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 6.
  6. ^ (December 1997). Nintendo Power Volume 103. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 15.
  7. ^ Diddy's Drivers Ed. dkr.com. Archived December 6, 1998, 06:57:14 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  8. ^ (April 7, 1999). Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games. ISBN 978-0761521037. Page 33.
  9. ^ Rarewhere: DKR Cast List. Rarewhere. Archived July 5, 1998, 00:52:50 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  10. ^ (February-March 1998). Official Nintendo french magazine N3. Page 25.

External links

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Challenge levels Fire Mountain • Icicle Pyramid • Darkwater Beach • Smokey Castle
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