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{{Quote|Now that's how you seal a deal!|Bowser, Unexpected Allies}}
{{Quote|Now that's how you seal a deal!|Bowser, Unexpected Allies}}
'''Hammer Slam Bowser''', otherwise known as '''Bowser''', is the Koopa King and a special Skylander-amiibo hybrid, along with [[Turbo Charge Donkey Kong]], who is one of the [[Fire]] [[SuperChargers]] in ''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers]]''. His signature vehicle is the [[Clown Cruiser]]. He is only playable on Nintendo consoles and is available only in the Wii and 3DS Starter Packs.
'''Hammer Slam Bowser''', otherwise known as '''Bowser''', is the Koopa King and a special Skylander-amiibo hybrid, along with [[Turbo Charge Donkey Kong]]. He is one of the [[Fire]] [[SuperChargers]] in ''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers]]'', equipped with his signature vehicle: the [[Clown Cruiser]]. Bowser is exclusively playable on Nintendo consoles and is available only in the Wii and 3DS Starter Packs.
==Background==
==Background==
===Personality===
===Personality===
Being one of Nintendo's most iconic antagonists, Bowser is very tyrannical; cruel, ruthless, and oppressive, he is willing to do anything it took to defeat his former nemesis Mario, and capture his love interest [http://www.mariowiki.com/Princess_Peach Princess Peach]. Now as a SuperCharger, Bowser is a trustworthy warrior; courageous, selfless, and loyal to those who can't help themselves. He is still sinister, but in a good way (very similar to the [[SWAP Force Skylanders|SWAP Force Skylander]], [[Rattle Shake]]). He also tends to assume himself leader of the SuperChargers in [[Spitfire]]'s absence. He is also a very frightening fellow, as he managed to scare [[Buzz]] during his quest at [[Skylanders Academy]].
Being one of Nintendo's most iconic antagonists, Bowser was very tyrannical; cruel, ruthless, and oppressive, he was willing to do anything it took to defeat his former nemesis Mario, and capture his love interest [http://www.mariowiki.com/Princess_Peach Princess Peach]. Now as a SuperCharger, Bowser is a trustworthy warrior; courageous, selfless, and loyal to those who can't help themselves. He is still sinister, but in a good way (very similar to the [[SWAP Force Skylanders|SWAP Force Skylander]], [[Rattle Shake]]). He also tends to assume himself leader of the SuperChargers in [[Spitfire]]'s absence. He is also a very frightening fellow, as he managed to scare [[Buzz]] during his quest at [[Skylanders Academy]].
Like many of the Fire [[Skylanders]], the Koopa King is shown to have a fiery temper, though he seems to be able to control it, much like [[Lava Lance Eruptor|Eruptor]]. Bowser is also highly intelligent, as in the past, he was able to construct various weapons and machinery single-handedly. He also clearly detests immaturity, as shown he was trying to get [[Turbo Charge Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong]] to pay attention to their and [[Blubberbeard]]'s brawl.
Like many of the fire [[Skylanders]], the Koopa King is shown to have a fiery temper, though he seems to be able to control it, much like [[Lava Lance Eruptor|Eruptor]]. He is also highly intelligent, as in the past, he was able to construct various weapons and machinery single-handedly. Bowser also clearly detests immaturity, as shown he was trying to get [[Turbo Charge Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong]] to pay attention to their and [[Blubberbeard]]'s brawl.
===Biography===
===Biography===
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==Story==
==Story==
===''Unexpected Allies''===
===''Unexpected Allies''===
When Kaos cut off the connection between the Portals in Skylands, [[Mags]]' distress signal was not only able to reach all of Skylands but to other worlds as well. Both Bowser and Donkey Kong were transported to Skylands through a rift where they were soon attacked by a gang of pirates lead by [[Blubberbeard|Captain Blubberbeard]]. During the battle, they discovered two [[Rift Engines]] nearby and touched them, transforming into SuperChargers. With their newfound powers, Bowser and Donkey Kong defeated the pirates and drove them away. Skylanders, [[Bone Bash Roller Brawl]] and [[Lava Lance Eruptor]], discovered the two newcomers and brought them back to the [[Skylanders Academy]] where [[Buzz]] explained what was happening to Skylands. At first Bowser wasn't willing to help out, as he believed that since Skylands isn't his world, it wasn't his and Donkey Kong's fight. Buzz soon noted that if Kaos succeeds in ruling Skylands, Bowser's world would be in danger as well. With an enhanced Clown Cruiser to seal the deal, Bowser decided to join the battle against Kaos as a SuperCharger.
When Kaos severed the connection between the Portals in Skylands, [[Mags]]' distress signal was not only able to reach all of Skylands but to other worlds as well. Both Bowser and Donkey Kong were transported to Skylands through a rift where they were soon attacked by a gang of pirates lead by [[Blubberbeard|Captain Blubberbeard]]. During the battle, they discovered two [[Rift Engines]] nearby and touched them, transforming into SuperChargers. With their newfound powers, Bowser and Donkey Kong defeated the pirates and drove them away. Skylanders, [[Bone Bash Roller Brawl]] and [[Lava Lance Eruptor]], discovered the two newcomers and brought them back to the [[Skylanders Academy]] where [[Buzz]] explained what was happening to Skylands. At first Bowser wasn't willing to help out, as he believed that since Skylands wasn't his world, it wasn't his and Donkey Kong's fight. Buzz soon noted that if Kaos succeeded in ruling Skylands, Bowser's world would be in danger as well. With an enhanced Clown Cruiser to seal the deal, Bowser decided to join the battle against Kaos as a SuperCharger.
==Relationships==
==Relationships==
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==Character Trailer==
==Character Trailer==
[[File:Meet the Skylanders SuperChargers Hammer Slam Bowser|thumb|390px|center]]
[[File:Meet the Skylanders SuperChargers Hammer Slam Bowser|thumb|390px|center]]
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==See also==
==See also==
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Bowser Toy.jpg|Bowser in toy form
Bowser Toy.jpg|Bowser in toy form
Hammer Slam Bowser Beta Artwork.jpg|Hammer Slam Bowser's concept designs, including evidence of the scrapped Koopa element<ref>[http://www.thehdroom.com/gaming/skylanders-superchargers-amiibo-a-brief-history-and-other-nintendo-characters-considered-92454 Skylanders SuperChargers Amiibo: A Brief History and Other Nintendo Characters Considered]</ref>
Hammer Slam Bowser Beta Artwork.jpg|Hammer Slam Bowser's concept designs, including evidence of the scrapped Koopa element<ref name="Koopa">[http://www.thehdroom.com/gaming/skylanders-superchargers-amiibo-a-brief-history-and-other-nintendo-characters-considered-92454 Skylanders SuperChargers Amiibo: A Brief History and Other Nintendo Characters Considered]</ref>
Hammer Slam Bowser Screen2.jpg|Hammer Slam Bowser in-game
Hammer Slam Bowser Screen2.jpg|Hammer Slam Bowser in-game
Hammer Slam Bowser Screen1.jpg
Hammer Slam Bowser Screen1.jpg
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers]] ''marks Bowser's first appearance outside the ''Mario ''franchise and as a protagonist.
*''Skylanders: SuperChargers ''marks Bowser's first appearance outside the ''Mario ''franchise and as a protagonist.
*While Bowser is capable of speech in the IDW Skylander comics, he doesn't talk in the game.
*While Bowser is capable of speech in the IDW Skylander comics, he doesn't talk in the game.
*[http://www.mariowiki.com/Thwomp Thwomps] were originally part of Bowser's moveset, until it was decided that Koopas were a better fit.<ref name="NintendoBowser">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCfveS35PF8 Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 2015 Day 1 Skylanders SuperChargers]</ref>
*[http://www.mariowiki.com/Thwomp Thwomps] were originally part of Bowser's moveset, until it was decided that Koopas were a better fit.<ref name="NintendoBowser">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCfveS35PF8 Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 2015 Day 1 Skylanders SuperChargers]</ref>
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*Bowser, [[Spyro]], [[Dino-Rang]], [[Flashwing]], [[Star Strike]], [[Enigma]], and[[Turbo Charge Donkey Kong| Donkey Kong]] are the only Skylanders who do not originate from [[Skylands]].
*Bowser, [[Spyro]], [[Dino-Rang]], [[Flashwing]], [[Star Strike]], [[Enigma]], and[[Turbo Charge Donkey Kong| Donkey Kong]] are the only Skylanders who do not originate from [[Skylands]].
*Bowser, [[Lightning Rod]], [[Zap]], [[Wham-Shell]], [[Chill]], [[Swarm]], [[Grilla Drilla]], and [[Punk Shock]] are the only Skylanders who come from royalty.
*Bowser, [[Lightning Rod]], [[Zap]], [[Wham-Shell]], [[Chill]], [[Swarm]], [[Grilla Drilla]], and [[Punk Shock]] are the only Skylanders who come from royalty.
*Bowser was originally going to have his own element called Koopa before ending up as a Fire Skylander.<ref name="Koopa" />
*Bowser was originally going to have his own element called Koopa, before ending up as a Fire Skylander.<ref name="Koopa"/>
*He is the fifth playable [[Turtles|turtle]], the others being [[Warnado]], [[Slobber Tooth]], [[Bomb Shell (villain)|Bomb Shell]], and [[Shellshock Sheldon]].
*He is the fifth playable [[Turtles|turtle]], the others being [[Warnado]], [[Slobber Tooth]], [[Bomb Shell (villain)|Bomb Shell]], and [[Shellshock Sheldon]].
*When compared to the other SuperChargers in game, Bowser and Donkey Kong appear to be taller than the rest of them.
*When compared to the other SuperChargers in game, Bowser and Donkey Kong appear to be taller than the rest of them.
*Bowser, Donkey Kong, [[Spyro]], [[Cynder]], [[Sparx the Dragonfly|Sparx]], and [[Malefor]] are currently the only characters to appear in franchises before the [[Skylanders (series)|series]].
*Bowser, Donkey Kong, Spyro, [[Cynder]], [[Sparx the Dragonfly|Sparx]], and [[Malefor]] are currently the only characters to appear in franchises before the [[Skylanders (series)|''Skylanders'' series]].
Hammer Slam Bowser, otherwise known as Bowser, is the Koopa King and a special Skylander-amiibo hybrid, along with Turbo Charge Donkey Kong. He is one of the FireSuperChargers in Skylanders: SuperChargers, equipped with his signature vehicle: the Clown Cruiser. Bowser is exclusively playable on Nintendo consoles and is available only in the Wii and 3DS Starter Packs.
Being one of Nintendo's most iconic antagonists, Bowser is very tyrannical; cruel, ruthless, and oppressive, he is willing to do anything it took to defeat his former nemesis Mario, and capture his love interest Princess Peach. Now as a SuperCharger, Bowser is a trustworthy warrior; courageous, selfless, and loyal to those who can't help themselves. He is still sinister, but in a good way (very similar to the SWAP Force Skylander, Rattle Shake). He also tends to assume himself leader of the SuperChargers in Spitfire's absence. He is also a very frightening fellow, as he managed to scare Buzz during his quest at Skylanders Academy.
Like many of the Fire Skylanders, the Koopa King is shown to have a fiery temper, though he seems to be able to control it, much like Eruptor. Bowser is also highly intelligent, as in the past, he was able to construct various weapons and machinery single-handedly. He also clearly detests immaturity, as shown he was trying to get Donkey Kong to pay attention to their and Blubberbeard's brawl.
Biography
Bowser is the king of the Koopas and believes himself to be the supreme, unquestioned ruler of a kingdom far from Skylands. A hot-tempered and spiky-shelled warrior, he was transported to Skylands by traveling through a rift that had been created by Kaos' terrible Sky Eater. The Skylanders sent out a distress call across all the dimensions to call for reinforcements, and for reasons known only to Bowser himself, he has decided to join this epic battle against Kaos and the Darkness in his Clown Cruiser as the newest and most lethal of all the SuperChargers!
Story
Unexpected Allies
When Kaos severed the connection between the Portals in Skylands, Mags' distress signal was not only able to reach all of Skylands but to other worlds as well. Both Bowser and Donkey Kong were transported to Skylands through a rift where they were soon attacked by a gang of pirates lead by Captain Blubberbeard. During the battle, they discovered two Rift Engines nearby and touched them, transforming into SuperChargers. With their newfound powers, Bowser and Donkey Kong defeated the pirates and drove them away. Skylanders, Bone Bash Roller Brawl and Lava Lance Eruptor, discovered the two newcomers and brought them back to the Skylanders Academy where Buzz explained what was happening to Skylands. At first Bowser wasn't willing to help out, as he believed that since Skylands wasn't his world, it wasn't his and Donkey Kong's fight. Buzz soon noted that if Kaos succeeded in ruling Skylands, Bowser's world would be in danger as well. With an enhanced Clown Cruiser to seal the deal, Bowser decided to join the battle against Kaos as a SuperCharger.
Relationships
Donkey Kong
The former Koopa tyrant and the primate hero were sworn enemies. Now together as Skylanders, they are in good terms with one another, as evident when Bowser was defensive of his associate during their confrontation with Blubberbeard and his pirates.
Gameplay
Equipped with a large, fire-infused hammer, Bowser can land devastating blows on his enemies. He can also summon Koopas, Warp Pipes, and transform into Molten Bowser. Purchasing his Soul Gem will cause all active Koopa Troopas to transform into Molten Bones Koopas.
Abilities
Basic Abilities These abilities are available from the start of the game.
Primary Ability Press Attack 1 to swing your Hammer and attack nearby enemies.
Secondary Ability Press Attack 2 to call in a Koopa. Jump on Koopas to send them spinning around the level!
Price: 4000 Press Attack 3 to turn into Molten Bowser. Turning into Molten Bowser transforms all active Koopas into Molten Bones which do more damage to enemies!
Hammer Slam Bowser's concept designs, including evidence of the scrapped Koopa element[1]
Hammer Slam Bowser in-game
Hammer Slam Bowser and Clown Cruiser Combo Pack
Trivia
Skylanders: SuperChargers marks Bowser's first appearance outside the Mario franchise and as a protagonist.
While Bowser is capable of speech in the IDW Skylander comics, he doesn't talk in the game.
Thwomps were originally part of Bowser's moveset, until it was decided that Koopas were a better fit.[2]
Molten Bowser is a homage to Giga Bowser in the Super Smash Bros. series.
Additionally, Giga Bowser was planned to be a part of Bowser's moveset in an attempt to stay loyal to Nintendo source material. Nintendo, instead, encouraged deviating from source material and doing something original, and thus Molten Bowser was created instead.[2]
Bowser is the first villain to have a Skylander figurine.
He and Donkey Kong are the only two SuperChargers with vehicles not of their respective Elements.
![Hammer Slam Bowser's concept designs, including evidence of the scrapped Koopa element[1]](/wiki/File:Hammer_Slam_Bowser_Beta_Artwork.jpg)
