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| − | :''This article is about the character Tingle. For information on the series in which he stars in, see [[Tingle (Series)]]. |
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| + | '''Oinkers''' are pig-like enemies that appear in ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]''. They are fought like mini-bosses and their defeat often leads to finding an item of great worth. |
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| − | |image = [[File:Tingle.png|250px]] |
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| − | |race = [[Tingles|Tingle]] (possibly Hylian or Human) |
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| − | |first game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' |
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| − | |family = [[Swamp Tourist Center|Tourist Center operator]] <small>(father)</small> <br> [[Tingle Brothers|Ankle and Knuckle]] <small>(brothers)</small> <br> [[Tingle's Uncle|Uncle]] |
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| − | |voice actor(s) = Hironori Miyata (The Wind Waker, Super Smash Bros. Brawl) |
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| − | '''Tingle''' (チンクル, ''Chinkuru'') made his first appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. He wears green tights accented with red, and appears in various [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' games]] to help out - usually in bizarre ways. He is a talented map maker. His catchphrase is the supposedly magical words ''Kooloo-Limpah''. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' he states that he invented these words himself, and asks Link not to steal them. His appearance is based on Koji Kondo, Nintendo's lead composer. |
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| − | ==A Tingle vs. The Tingle== |
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| + | Oinkers can be found in all Continents. They are first encountered in [[Lon Lon Meadow]], and after that also in the [[Deku Forest (First Continent)|Deku Forest]], [[Icy Plains]], and in the [[Auros Ruins]]. They are always in one place, behind a gate. |
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| − | In the second half of 2006, Tingle's first starring game was released for the [[Nintendo DS]] in Japan as ''"Mogitate Chinkuru no Barairo Ruppī Rando"''. It was not released in America due to the people in that country supposedly disliking Tingle the most.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://ms.nintendo-europe.com/tingle/enGB/index.html|title= Vanpool Interview|site= ''Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland'' Microsite}}</ref> It has been released in Europe on September 14th, 2007 as ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]''. |
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| − | The game explains many aspects of Tingle: why he is the way he is, why he loves [[Rupee]]s, and so on. However, the game also complicates Tingle's story significantly, most notably by introducing a second meaning to the name "Tingle". According to the game, [[Tingles|Tingle]] is not a person, but a state of being; a curse that can befall every living being.<ref>''In Rupeeland, everyone will be made into a tingle!'' - [[Grand Fairy|The Grand Fairy]] (''Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland'').</ref> To start, Tingle, in ''Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland'', is not called Tingle. The player has to pick a name for him (much like in regular [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' games]]), but "Tingle" cannot be chosen. This could be a mere gameplay element, as Tingle's real name plays an important role in the story and as such needs to be recognizable from his curse-name. This curse is the work of [[Uncle Rupee]], a demon who becomes stronger as he obtains more Rupees. Rather than collecting them himself, Uncle Rupee chooses a person to collect them for him. By offering him access to the supposed paradise [[Rupeeland]], Uncle Rupee managed to trick Tingle in being that person. Upon accepting the offer, "Tingle" was changed into a Tingle. |
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| + | Oinkers must often be defeated to obtain a precious item that someone has lost. Such an item will be bought back with many [[Rupee]]s. As the story progresses, more and more powerful Oinkers will be encountered. In the Auros Ruins, very powerful Oinkers must be defeated to obtain the [[Master Rupee]]. |
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| − | A Tingle is a servant, or rather, slave, of Uncle Rupee. Whoever becomes a Tingle automatically gains the green and red outfit. Also, such a person will become dependent of Rupees themself. For a Tingle, being without Rupees equals death. If a Tingle succeeds in getting enough Rupees for Uncle Rupee, the latter becomes incredibly powerful and capable of turning everyone into Tingles (i.e. enslaving everyone). As such, it's up to the first Tingle that is created by Uncle Rupee during his attempt to conquer the world to stop Uncle Rupee before it is too late. |
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| − | Tingle's obsession with [[Fairy|Fairies]] is explained in two ways in ''Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland''. Firstly, ''Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland'''s Tingle seems to get romantically involved with a Fairy "princess" named [[Pinkle]]. Secondly, according to ''Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland'', Fairies are Uncle Rupee's archenemies. Uncle Rupee is the manifestation of evil Rupee power (greed/egoism), while Fairies are the manifestation of good Rupee power (charity/altruism). As such, a Tingle that chooses to fight Uncle Rupee will find themselves closely aided by the Fairies. |
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| − | While the game treats Tingle almost solely as a state of being, it also acknowledges at some points that Tingle is a person. For instance, towards the end of the game, Tingle meets [[Tingle's uncle|his uncle]]. This individual physically resembles Tingle in many ways, a reference to Tingle's [[Tingle Brothers|brothers]] from previous ''Zelda'' games. While he does not seem to be a Tingle, he does wear clothes like Tingle, only with different colors (only the green and red outfit is confirmed to come with the Tingle curse). He also has a balloon, like Tingle, to reach places far away. This seems to suggest that Tingle might be similar to [[Link]] in that the person Tingle is destined to become the hero (a Tingle) needed to defeat the evil (in his case, Uncle Rupee), which would tie the two concepts of Tingle together. |
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| − | ==''Majora's Mask''== |
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| − | [[File:Tingle2.jpg|right|thumb|200px|[[Deku Link]] meets Tingle.]] |
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| − | Tingle's debut portrayed him as the eccentric, estranged son of the [[Swamp Tourist Center|Southern Swamp Pictograph contest]] operator - obsessed with his dream of becoming a [[fairy]]. Suspended by a balloon in the air, he uses his vantage point to plot maps of [[Termina]], which [[Link]] is able to purchase. |
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| − | Tingle is the subject of four [[Keaton]] questions.<ref>{{cite|Answer me this... Pick one of the three choices... How old is Tingle, the map salesman?: 15, 25, '''35'''|Keaton|Majora's Mask}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Answer me this... Pick one of the three choices... What are the magic words that Tingle created? Tingle, Tingle...what?: Abracadabra!, Kookoo-Tingle-Rama!, '''Kooloo-Limpah!'''|Keaton|Majora's Mask}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Answer me this... Pick one of the three choices... Is Tingle the mapmaker left-handed or right-handed?: Left-handed, '''Right-handed''', Ambidextrous|Keaton|Majora's Mask}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Answer me this... Pick one of the three choices... What color of trunks does Tingle the mapmaker wear?: Yellow, He doesn't wear any, '''Red'''|Keaton|Majora's Mask}}</ref> |
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| − | Tingle's father also appears in the game as the man in charge of the Swamp Picture Contest. If Link brings him a picture of Tingle, the man will give Link a [[Heart Container#Piece of Heart|Piece of Heart]] (alternately, Link may give him a picture of the Deku King). |
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| − | ==''Oracle of Ages''== |
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| − | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', Tingle can be found southeast of Lynna City, floating on top of a stump. He gives Link the [[Island Chart]] that Link uses while crossing the sea. Tingle can also give Link an upgraded [[Seed Satchel]]. |
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| − | ==''The Wind Waker''== |
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| − | Tingle returned in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''. The people of [[Windfall Island]] had put him in jail for stealing a [[Picto Box]], and Link freed him. In return, Tingle gave him the [[Tingle Tuner]], so Link could ask his help wherever he was. This help was actually provided by a second player who controlled Tingle with the [[Game Boy Advance]], making this technically the first time Tingle was a playable character. Tingle always hovered above the ground and was only visible as a green mark on the floor. To actually see and talk to Tingle, Link had to go to [[Tingle Island]], where he also met Tingle's younger [[Tingle Brothers|brother]] Ankle and his friend David Jr. Later, Link also met Knuckle, Tingle's other brother, on [[Outset Island]]. There are also many side quests involving one that gets you the "Hand-Me-Down Tingle Tuner". Tingle's main job in the storyline is to translate [[Triforce Charts]] for Link so Link can find the [[Triforce Shards]], at a price of 398 [[Rupee]]s each. |
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| − | {{figurine|TWW|Tingle|Birthplace: Unknown.<br>Favorite Things: Fairies, deciphering maps.<br>It's been several years since Tingle first became enchanted with deciphering maps in the hopes it would help him find fairies, and he's lost many things during that time.<br>He's raising funds to begin his search for fairies, hoping to embark sometime in his thirties, while the lust of life is still upon him. At the age of 35, the pressure's on!|[[File:Tingle Figurine.png|70px]]}} |
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| − | ==''Four Swords Adventures''== |
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| − | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', Tingle, instead of collecting [[Rupee]]s, collects [[Force Gem]]s. Throughout the entire game, anytime Link comes in eye contact with a big force gem outside of [[dungeons]], Tingle will also try to get it. Link has to shoot him with an [[arrow]] or pick up the Force Gem first to get it himself. Tingle also tries to pick up the huge Force Gems, but his balloon can't carry them. His look is similar to the Tingle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''. |
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| − | Tingle posted signs, [[Tingle Times]], throughout the stages. The signs tell a story of an experience Tingle had in the area and offer insight to his childish nature. |
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| − | ==''The Minish Cap''== |
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| − | Tingle and his [[Tingle Brothers|brothers]] fuse [[Kinstone]]s with [[Link]] and tell him how many Kinstone fusions he has left to complete. When Link has done all Kinstone fuses, Tingle will give him the Tingle Trophy, which replaces his Kinstone bag. Tingle hopes to become a Fairy by fusing Kinstones.<ref>{{cite|They fit perfectly! At last, Tingle can finally turn into a fairy, too!|Tingle|The Minish Cap}}</ref> |
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| − | {{Figurine|TMC|Tingle Siblings?|Tingle (in green) and his twin younger brothers Ankle (in purple) and Knuckle (in blue). They believe [[Kinstone Fusion|fusing]] [[Kinstone]]s will help them meet [[fairy|fairies]], so they are recording Kinstone data on their maps. David Jr. is not technically a relative.|[[File:Tingle_Siblings_Figurine.gif]]}} |
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| − | ==''Spirit Tracks''== |
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| − | Tingle can be briefly seen at the trading post in the credits of ''Spirit Tracks''. |
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| − | Tingle is promised a live in a paradise, [[Rupeeland]], by a creature named [[Uncle Rupee]]. The only thing he would have to do is collect as many [[Rupee]]s as possible and throw them into the tower located under the [[Hometown Prairie|Western Pool]]. Tingle accepted and was changed into what he is known as: a Tingle. Under this curse, his money became his life; if he would be out of money, he would die. Uncle Rupee also provided him with an assistant, [[Pinkle]], who would fulfill the role of Tingle's sidekick and suggested love interest. Tingle traveled to many islands and fulfilled many tasks to get the money to get to Rupeeland, until it was revealed to him by the [[Grand Fairy]] that Rupeeland is a paradise for one person only: Uncle Rupee, the demon whose power depends on Rupees. If Tingle were to proceed, everyone would be turned into a Tingle, forced to work for Uncle Rupee until the end of time. Tingle managed to free Pinkle, and with her help, confronted Uncle Rupee. Using the Rupees he had collected, Tingle managed to defeat him, and was freed of the Tingle curse. When the Grand Fairy asked him what he was going to do with all the money left, Tingle [[Wikipedia:Silent protagonist|"replied"]] he was going to use it to lead the life that was initially promised to him. |
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| − | ==''Tingle's Balloon Fight DS''== |
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| − | [[File:TBFCA2.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Concept art from Tingle's Balloon Fight.]] |
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| − | ''[[Tingle's Balloon Fight DS]]'' was a special promotional game released only in Japan. It was mostly just an updated version of ''[[Wikipedia:Balloon Fight|Balloon Fight]]'' with a Tingle theme. The only given story for the game is that Tingle is attempting to challenge the balloon-fighting spirit of the [[Bosom Oak]]. Along with music from ''Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland'', one of the new additions to the game is a special Tingle artwork gallery, where 20 pieces of art can be unlocked. |
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| − | ==''Color Changing Tingle's Love Balloon Trip ''== |
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| − | In ''[[Color Changing Tingle's Love Balloon Trip]]'', Tingle is seen as an ordinary man again in the beginning. He orders a book from a television sales program, which is said to make its readers popular among women. However, the man gets sucked into a picture book world when he opens the book and becomes Tingle. The only way to exit the world is to dance with the princess. On his way to find her, Tingle teams up with his new friends [[Kakashi]], [[Buriki]], and [[Lion]]. In this point-and-click game, he advances from page to page with his three friends, following the yellow-brick road. This was intended to be a parody of [[Wikipedia:The Wonderful Wizard of Oz|The Wizard of Oz]]. |
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| − | ==''Super Smash Bros. Melee''== |
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| − | Tingle only makes a cameo appearance in the [[Great Bay]] level of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. As in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', one can burst his balloon which acts as a small platform until popped. Upon landing he will do his dance and eventually blow up a new balloon. He also appears as a trophy. |
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| − | *''Tingle is a mysterious middle-aged man who thinks he's "the very reincarnation of a [[fairy]]". His bizarre behavior and unique speech are just little pieces of his vibrant personality. Tingle travels by way of a small hot-air balloon, making maps of the lands below him. Pop his balloon and Tingle will fall to earth to sell his maps.'' |
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| − | [[File:Tinglesmasher.jpg|thumb|left|Tingle Trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.]] |
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| − | Tingle appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' in his cel-shaded incarnation. He appears as a trophy and a [[Sticker]]. He also appears as an Assist Trophy. |
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| − | *''A strange little man easily spotted by his trademark green bodysuit, bright nose, and pointy beard. Tingle has frequently appeared around Hyrule and always lets those he meets know that he's a fairy and selling homemade maps. In a recent adventure, Tingle escapes a sad and dreary life to embark on a magical adventure in the delightful, dreamlike paradise of Rupeeland.'' |
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| − | Tingle, along with [[Navi]], [[wikipedia:Princess Daisy|Princess Daisy]], [[Waluigi]] and [[Birdo]] has been one of [[Nintendo]]'s most widely criticized characters. [[wikipedia:IGN|IGN]] editors particularly loathe Tingle for his role in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' for leading Link through many "tedious fetch quests".<ref name="IGN Die">{{cite web|url= http://cube.ign.com/articles/522/522179p1.html|title= IGNcube's 2004 "Die, Tingle, Die! Die!" Campaign|site= IGN}}</ref> When ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' was being created, [[wikipedia:IGN|IGN]] hoped that [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] and [[Eiji Aonuma]] would not include the character, saying "we're not going to stand for him in another ''Zelda'' game".<ref name="IGN Die" /> However, Tingle is certainly not without any fans. Most criticism of the character comes from western gamers, but in Japan, Tingle has a huge following, which resulted in the development of several spin off games featuring Tingle as their star (see above). |
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| − | Kooloo-Limpah are Tingle's "magic" words he created. Although there is no proof of real magic within these words, some believe that the Wind Waker Tingle Tuner's service "Kooloo-Limpah" may be the magic, not a name. The whole chant is "Tingle! Tingle! Kooloo-Limpah!" |
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| − | *It has been stated that [[Purlo]], the guy who runs the [[STAR Game]], is a direct reference to Tingle. [[Eiji Aonuma]] has said that Purlo is what Tingle would look like if he was a realistic character. Purlo only resembles Tingle in appearance, as his personality is more hostile and unfriendly, although he does share Tingle's obsession with [[Rupee|money]]. |
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| − | *Tingle is on what seems to be a wanted poster in the [[Milk Bar]] on [[Mercay Island]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''. The tiny picture is located on right side of the shelf within the bar. This picture can also be seen in ''Spirit Tracks'' in the home of [[Ferrus]] on the eastern wall. |
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| − | *A figurine of Tingle can be found in several houses and shops in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''. A [[Tingle Statue|golden version]] exists in the [[Linebeck Trading Company|shop]] of [[Linebeck III]]. |
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| − | *By using the Tingle Tuner in ''Wind Waker's'' [[Tower of the Gods]], five Legendary pages may be collected that tell the history of Tingle. This Legend is in fact the story of Tingle in ''Majora's Mask'' - even though ''Wind Waker'' and ''Majora's Mask'' exist on [[Zelda Timeline#Split Timeline|parallel timelines!]] |
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| − | File:MM Tingle.png|Tingle art in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' |
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| − | File:Majora152.jpg|Tingle in ''Majora's Mask''. |
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| − | File:OoX Tingle.png|Tingle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. |
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| − | File:WW Tingle.png|Tingle as he appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''. |
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| − | File:Baloontingle_FSA.png|Tingle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''. |
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| − | File:Tingle_Balloon.png|Tingle in ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]'' |
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| − | File:TRR Tingle.png|Tingle in ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]''. |
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| − | File:Tingle Glasses TRR.png|Artwork of Tingle from ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]'' . |
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| − | File:Tingle Ill TRR.png|Artwork of Tingle from ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]'', after hassling someone for money one too many times. |
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| − | File:TRR Tingle 2.png|Artwork of Tingle from ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]'', striking a pose. |
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| − | File:Tinlgenotwierd.jpg|Tingle before becoming "a Tingle". |
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| − | File:Tingle TLBT.png|Tingle in ''[[Color Changing Tingle's Love Balloon Trip]]'' |
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| − | File:Tingle 2 TLBT.png|Tingle in ''[[Color Changing Tingle's Love Balloon Trip]]'' |
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| − | File:Tinglesmash.jpg|Tingle in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. |
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| − | File:Trophytingle.jpg|Tingle's ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' trophy. |
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| − | File:Tinglerenderbrawl.png|Tingle in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. |
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Revision as of 11:22, 25 June 2010
ERROR: No image specified. Please specify an image. Oinkers are pig-like enemies that appear in Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland. They are fought like mini-bosses and their defeat often leads to finding an item of great worth.
Areas
Oinkers can be found in all Continents. They are first encountered in Lon Lon Meadow, and after that also in the Deku Forest, Icy Plains, and in the Auros Ruins. They are always in one place, behind a gate.
Story
Oinkers must often be defeated to obtain a precious item that someone has lost. Such an item will be bought back with many Rupees. As the story progresses, more and more powerful Oinkers will be encountered. In the Auros Ruins, very powerful Oinkers must be defeated to obtain the Master Rupee.
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