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==Chomp== '''Chomps''', known as {{nihongo|'''Wanwan'''|ワンワン}} in Japan, are metal, barking ball-and-chain-like creatures that are restrained by chains. When not held back by chains, they are sometimes referred to as just Chomps. Chain Chomps constantly strain against the chain holding them, attempting to break free and bite anything that passes close by. They first appear in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. Chain Chomps and different variations appear in all of the ''Mario RPG'' games. In games such as ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', and ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', Chain Chomps can be set free from their chains by ground pounding on their post. Otherwise, they are often indestructible. Chain Chomps also appear without chains, such as in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', where they are seen at first from afar, then lunge high into the air and drop down suddenly, creating a huge crater in the ground. There are also "Chomp Sharks," in which the Chomps chase the player, by "eating" the platform Yoshi is running on, until it hits a solid surface. In some games (beginning in ''Super Mario Bros. 3''), a version of the Chain Chomp that has fireballs for a chain and can fly appears. In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', Chomps are nearly-invincible monsters that roll along a predetermined path. In ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'', Silver Chomps pursue Mario. Outside the ''Mario'' games, Chain Chomps appear in ''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'' animated series. They also appear in various installments of [[The Legend of Zelda (series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] of games. The inspiration for Chain Chomps comes from a childhood experience of the ''Mario'' series' creator, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], where a dog tried to attack him. The dog lunged at him, but was jerked back by its leash just as the canine snapped at Miyamoto inches in front of his face.<ref>{{cite book|author=Sheff, David|title=Game Over|publisher=Random House|year=1993|isbn=0-679-40469-4}}</ref> Chain Chomps also appeared in ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'' as a special item and an obstacle on circuit courses, and reappeared as an obstacle in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Wii]]''. Chain Chomps are also seen on the rainbow course in ''[[Mario Kart 64]]'', repeatedly biting their way over the course trying to hit the player. GameDaily listed Chomp as the 14th best ''Mario'' enemy, describing it as one of the series' most ferocious.<ref>{{cite web|author=October 03, 2008 | By: Chris Buffa | More |url=http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/top-25-mario-enemies/?page=12&cp=2 |title=Top 25 Mario Enemies |publisher=GameDaily |date=2008-10-03 |accessdate=2010-08-10 |page=12}}</ref>
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