They can often only be destroyed by strong abilities such as Hammer Mario's hammers or by being touched when Mario is giant or invincible. They sometimes grunt when they land, and are often seen with an angry expression on their face. They typically attempt to fall on and flatten whomever passes below them, although some move horizontally or diagonally as well. They are normally depicted as spike-encrusted living stones that are usually rectangular in shape and made their first appearance in the game Super Mario Bros.
Thwomps, also uncommonly known as Thwomp Traps, are giant stone faces found mostly in the Mushroom Kingdom. “Rats, I missed! Oh, I hate it when I miss!” - Thwomp, ' Never Koop a Koopa' Super Mario RPG ( Nintendo Switch) ( 2023) U and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, respectively
Artwork of a Thwomp from New Super Mario Bros.
