Bumper

Bumpers are objects that can be placed in and , though in the later they are unavailable in the style. Additionally, in the former they are alternate forms of Grinders, and are separate in the sequel. They are torus-shaped rubber objects with eyes at the top.
Bumpers will either stand in place or move along Tracks. As their name suggests, if Mario comes in contact with one, he will bounce backward. This can help him if he lands on them from above, as the bounce can improve his jump height to reach higher areas. This can also hinder him though, as he can potentially be bounced into obstacles that damage him. In the style, they resemble the bouncy balls used by Lemmy Koopa.
==Appearances==
===Mario Kart: Infinity Remix===
Bumpers appear in Mario Kart: Infinity Remix as items, appearing as they do in the New Super Mario Bros. U style. When used, the Bumper will surround the user's kart for a short time, bouncing away any incoming items or drivers backwards. It should be noted that items aren't destroyed by Bumpers, but merely pushed away. Bumpers also cannot protect drivers from certain obstacles, such as explosions of sound waves from the Super Horn.
==Gallery==
Bumper SMB.png|A Bumper in the style, art by Peardian
Bumper SMB3.png|A Bumper in the style, art by Peardian
Bumper SMW.png|A Bumper in the style, art by Peardian
Bumper NSMBU.png|A Bumper in the style, art by Peardian
==Trivia==
*Bumpers act very similarly to the item of the same name in the Super Smash Bros. series, and may have possibly been based on them.
Category:Items