Blue Shell
Updated - August 20, 2011

In Mario Smash Football, as well as in Mario Strikers Charged Football, Blue Shells appeared as items. They are usually collected in a pack of three. When used, they will be fired at the opposing players, however, they do not home in, like the Red Shell does. If the Blue Shell happens to hit a player, they will instantly freeze in one spot. This will render them unable to move, and, thus, unable to get the ball. The effects wear off after a few seconds. Unfortunately, these shells can freeze both the users teammates, or the user him/herself. If the shells fail to hit anyone, they will continue bouncing around the stage until they either hit a player, or just wear out on their own. A more effective version of this item, is the Giant Blue Shell.

    Works:
Super Mario World (Super Nintendo)
Super Mario Strikers (Nintendo GameCube)
New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo DS)
General Information
Name: Blue Shell Origin: Super Mario World
Item Type: Throwing Release Date: November 21, 1990
How It's Used
When a Blue Shell is thrown, it'll create a path of ice behind it that players may slip on if they travel on top of the ice. Upon impact with a player, a Blue Shell will freeze them in a solid chunk of frozen ice. Blue Shells will also ricochet off walls and other solid obstacles, but if jumped on, the Blue Shell will stop all together, able to be picked up and thrown again.
Submitted By: DK3