Tiptup
| Tiptup | |
|---|---|
 Tiptup as depicted in Diddy Kong Racing DS | |
| Full name | Tiptup the Turtle[1] |
| Species | Turtle |
| First appearance | Diddy Kong Racing (1997) |
| Latest appearance | Diddy Kong Racing DS (2007) (Super Mario franchise) Rare Replay (2015) (overall) |
| Portrayed by | Johnni Christensen (1997)[2] |
- “Slow and steady won't win many races around here.”
- —Tiptup[3]
Tiptup (originally spelled TipTup[4] and alternatively named Tip Top[5]) 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."
According to a Q&A post on Rareware's website, Tiptup's name was repurposed from a different turtle character featured in Rareware's canceled Project Dream.[6]
History[edit]
Diddy Kong Racing / Diddy Kong Racing DS[edit]
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[edit]
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.
4koma Gag Battle[edit]
Tiptup appears throughout the 4koma Gag Battle manga adaptation of Diddy Kong Racing.
Mario Artist: Paint Studio[edit]
His Diddy Kong Racing artwork appears as a stamp in Mario Artist: Paint Studio.
Unused appearances[edit]
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[edit]
Diddy Kong Racing[edit]
- 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![7]
- 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.[8]
- 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.[9]
- 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.[10]
- 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.[11]
- 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![12]
Diddy Kong Racing DS[edit]
- Character stats
- Speed: 1/5
- Acceleration: 5/5
- Handling: 5/5
Gallery[edit]
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Tiptup.
Diddy Kong Racing
Tiptup and the Diddy Kong Racing cast in a Japanese commercial
Diddy Kong Racing DS
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ティップタップ[?] Tipputappu |
Tiptup | |
| French | Tiptup[13] | - |
References[edit]
- ^ One of the answers in a question in Grunty's Furnace Fun from Banjo-Kazooie.
- ^ As stated by Graeme Norgate, former composer at Rareware:
"tiptup was jonny christensen one of the artists on the game" – Norgans (September 17, 2016). Post. X. Retrieved August 30, 2024. (Archived August 30, 2024, 10:41:12 UTC via archive.today.) (Screenshot.) - ^ November 1997. Nintendo Power Volume 102. Nintendo of America (English). Page 29.
- ^ 1997. Diddy Kong Racing instruction booklet. Nintendo of America. Page 25.
- ^ "Diddy Kong Racing. Nintendo of Australia. Archived February 18, 1999, 06:05:58 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Tiptup was the name of a turtle that featured in a project called Dream. Unfortunately, work on Dream stopped and Banjo-Kazooie started. Halfway through Banjo, Diddy Kong Racing was in need of some names for its racers, and as one of them happened to be a turtle, he was handed down the name of Tiptup, for which he was most grateful." – Rarewhere: Banjo-Kazooie Rumour Mill. rareware.com (British English). Archived August 23, 2000, 21:44:44 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ 1997. Diddy Kong Racing instruction booklet. Nintendo of America. Page 25.
- ^ Swan, Leslie (1997). Diddy Kong Racing Nintendo Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (English). Page 6.
- ^ December 1997. Nintendo Power Volume 103. Nintendo of America (English). Page 15.
- ^ Diddy's Drivers Ed. dkr.com (American English). Archived December 6, 1998, 06:57:14 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ Prima Bath (April 7, 1999). Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 0-7615-2103-7. Page 33.
- ^ Rarewhere: DKR Cast List. Rarewhere (British English). Archived July 5, 1998, 00:52:50 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ February-March 1998. Official Nintendo french magazine N3. Page 25.
External links[edit]
- Tiptup on Jiggywikki
