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|mobility=Presumably normal walking speed, and fast flight.
|mobility=Presumably normal walking speed, and fast flight.
|throw=Presumably high
|throw=Presumably high
|carry=Presumably 1}}'''The Unknown "Pink" Pikmin''', lacking an official name, are a new type of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] featured in [[Pikmin 3]]. They were seen during Nintendo's E3 2012 press conference and in the last scene of Nintendo's latest Direct on 12.5.12 as Pikmin Sprouts.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEbUujVkHWU&t=0m15s]</ref> They are pink in coloration, have slightly more round heads, appear to have large blue eyes, and have small clear wings. Much like the [[Rock Pikmin]], they have lavender flowers on their stalks. On the Pikmin 3 Trial Title Screen, two of them can be seen faintly at the very start in the background along with 3 [[Red Pikmin]]. The trailer shows them much closer as they fly by the logo.<ref>[http://e3.nintendo.com/games/#/wiiu/pikmin-3]</ref> Not much is known about them at this point, but they can fly using their small wings. Due to being present only in the trailer and briefly as sprouts, it is assumed that the pink-colored Pikmin and their gameplay uses will be officially revealed at a later date.
|carry=Presumably 1}}'''Winged Pikmin '''are a species of Pikmin featured in [[Pikmin 3]]. They are a vivid pink color with two slightly darker pink rings around their lower torso. They also sport very large heads, small arms and legs, two very large, blue compound eyes, and small transparent wings. As their name implies, they have the ability to fly. They are constantly in flight, and can easily attack flying creatures in large groups. Their most useful ability is that they can carry items through the air, over hazards. They were first shown at E3 2012 as an easter egg in the trailer, and were officially revealed on April 17, 2013.
 
This type of Pikmin sports its own [[Onion]].[[File:WingedPikmin.jpg|thumb|A close-up image of the scene where Winged Pikmin are first being discovered.]]
==Abilities==
Winged Pikmin are capable of flight, and are always in the air. They can carry items through the air and also appear to be able to automatically dodge falling objects. Winged Pikmin are small and fast, allowing them to keep up with the captains at a steady pace. Due to their constant airborne status, they can follow captains even if they're walking in an area inaccessable to most Pikmin types, such as a body water. It is currently unknown if there will be any way to cause Winged Pikmin to become grounded temporarily.
 
Due to their constant flying, they must be called by holding the whistle button for slightly longer than normal, which will summon a cylindrical beam of light that will call the flying pikmin.[[File:Screen_Shot_2013-04-17_at_10.08.29_AM.png|thumb|Winged Pikmin carrying pink-colored [[pellet]]s through the air.]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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* In the early days following Pikmin 3's formal introduction, speculation was thrown around as to what the Pink Pikmin were, or if they were even Pikmin. It took 9 whole monts before they were finally revealed to be Winged Pikmin in Nintendo's April edition of Nintendo Direct.
*In the Happy Ending to the first Pikmin game, you can see fourteen multicolored onions flying above the planet's atmosphere. Five of these onions were Pink.
*In the 12.5.12 footage from Nintendo Direct, near the end of the video if you pay special attention to the left side of the screen, 6 Pink-colored Pikmin sprouts can be spotted in the ground on top of the tree stump.
*It is unknown as of now if this Pikmin type will sport its own Onion.
*The Pink Pikmin appear to be the second pikmin type, the first being white pikmin, that have compound eyes.
*The Pink Pikmin have Lavender Sutera Cordatas on their stems just like the [[Rock Pikmin]]. And not only that, but the flowers that make up the "3" in the [[Pikmin 3]] logo are the same color as well.
*In the 12.5.12 footage from Nintendo Direct, the whistle's range of the leader marked a never seen before upper area that seems to work for calling the pink Pikmin.
*On August 1st 2012, the Official Nintendo Magizine released their 65th issue, which contained info on Pikmin 3's trial map as well as new artwork. One of the artworks shown was of the flying pink Pikmin.
*A woman at the E3 showfloor was providing information on Pikmin 3, and was confronted about the pink-colored Pikmin. She stated that she was not permitted to confirm or deny their appearance in the game, but that there will be more new Pikmin other than the Rock Pikmin, which will be announced and shown at a later date.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:12, April 17, 2013

Since this subject has no official name, the name "Winged Pikmin" is conjectural.

Unknown "Pink" Pikmin
Winged Pikmin artwork.
Resistance Unknown
Attack strength Presumably normal
Mobility Presumably normal walking speed, and fast flight.
Throw Presumably high
Digging speed Unknown
Carrying capacity Presumably 1

Winged Pikmin are a species of Pikmin featured in Pikmin 3. They are a vivid pink color with two slightly darker pink rings around their lower torso. They also sport very large heads, small arms and legs, two very large, blue compound eyes, and small transparent wings. As their name implies, they have the ability to fly. They are constantly in flight, and can easily attack flying creatures in large groups. Their most useful ability is that they can carry items through the air, over hazards. They were first shown at E3 2012 as an easter egg in the trailer, and were officially revealed on April 17, 2013. This type of Pikmin sports its own Onion.

A close-up image of the scene where Winged Pikmin are first being discovered.

Abilities

Winged Pikmin are capable of flight, and are always in the air. They can carry items through the air and also appear to be able to automatically dodge falling objects. Winged Pikmin are small and fast, allowing them to keep up with the captains at a steady pace. Due to their constant airborne status, they can follow captains even if they're walking in an area inaccessable to most Pikmin types, such as a body water. It is currently unknown if there will be any way to cause Winged Pikmin to become grounded temporarily.

Due to their constant flying, they must be called by holding the whistle button for slightly longer than normal, which will summon a cylindrical beam of light that will call the flying pikmin.

File:Screen Shot 2013-04-17 at 10.08.29 AM.png
Winged Pikmin carrying pink-colored pellets through the air.

Trivia

  • In the early days following Pikmin 3's formal introduction, speculation was thrown around as to what the Pink Pikmin were, or if they were even Pikmin. It took 9 whole monts before they were finally revealed to be Winged Pikmin in Nintendo's April edition of Nintendo Direct.

References


Gallery

  • PIKMIN3LOGO.jpg

    The unknown Pikmin seen in the Pikmin 3 logo.

  • An image of the unknown Pikmin, photoshopped to have increased brightness and more organized pixels to slightly increase resolution

    An image of the unknown Pikmin, photoshopped to have increased brightness and more organized pixels to slightly increase resolution

  • Art for the unknown Pikmin for Official Nintendo Magazine.

    Art for the unknown Pikmin for Official Nintendo Magazine.

  • Pink Pikmin Sprouts.png

    Pink Pikmin sprouts seen in the Nintendo Direct 12.5.12.


The leaf texture used in Pikmin 2's Challenge Mode menu. (Used on Pikipedia in the {{stub}} template.)

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