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{{BiffQuoteIntro|Fresh from Spring Gym, we have {{Yellow|Spring Man}} bouncing into the fray! Why do they call him 'the bouncer'? If you're asking, you're not paying attention! He's long dreamed of hanging that {{Yellow|championship belt}} on his mantle, but will he crack under pressure?}} | {{BiffQuoteIntro|Fresh from Spring Gym, we have {{Yellow|Spring Man}} bouncing into the fray! Why do they call him 'the bouncer'? If you're asking, you're not paying attention! He's long dreamed of hanging that {{Yellow|championship belt}} on his mantle, but will he crack under pressure?}} | ||
'''Spring Man''' is a playable fighter in ''[[ARMS (game)|ARMS]]''. In the game, he is a young, enthusiastic fighter, and the newest contestant to join the [[Grand Prix]]. Along with [[Ribbon Girl]], Spring Man was one of the first two fighters to be revealed for ARMS | '''Spring Man''' is a playable [[fighter]] in ''[[ARMS (game)|ARMS]]''. In the game, he is a young, enthusiastic fighter, and the newest contestant to join the [[Grand Prix]]. Along with [[Ribbon Girl]], Spring Man was one of the first two fighters to be revealed for ''ARMS'' and he is often considered to be the mascot of the game. | ||
== Appearance == | == Appearance == | ||
Spring Man appears mostly human except for his spiraled irises and his metallic, spring-like [[ARMS (extendable)|ARMS]]. He has blue eyes, and shiny, light blue hair which is curled to resemble a spring. He wears a white athletic shirt, a | Spring Man appears mostly human except for his spiraled irises and his metallic, spring-like [[ARMS (extendable)|ARMS]]. He has blue eyes, and shiny, light blue hair which is curled to resemble a spring. He wears a white athletic shirt, a pinkish red mask, blue-gray shorts, and red sneakers. He also wears a chest plate, which is the same color as his mask, that features his logo. | ||
== Backstory == | == Backstory == | ||
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Spring Man is a young ARMS athlete who trains at Spring Gym. For many years, Spring Man has dreamed of defeating [[Max Brass]] and becoming champion of the ARMS [[Grand Prix]]. His favorite food is pizza, and he is often seen eating it in official art. Spring Man has a confident and enthusiastic personality. He takes a particular pride in his spring-like, pompadour hairstyle. | Spring Man is a young ARMS athlete who trains at Spring Gym. For many years, Spring Man has dreamed of defeating [[Max Brass]] and becoming champion of the ARMS [[Grand Prix]]. His favorite food is pizza, and he is often seen eating it in official art. Spring Man has a confident and enthusiastic personality. He takes a particular pride in his spring-like, pompadour hairstyle. | ||
According to the ARMS Direct, an interview with Spring Man revealed that while he was initially surprised at his gift of [[ARMS (extendable)|ARMS]], he later came to the realization that they were "actually pretty rad." | According to the [[Nintendo Direct|ARMS Direct]], an interview with Spring Man revealed that while he was initially surprised at his gift of [[ARMS (extendable)|ARMS]], he later came to the realization that they were "actually pretty rad." | ||
While discussing unrevealed stories in the ARMS Universe, director [[Kosuke Yabuki]] revealed in an interview that Spring Man is the third fighter to hold his name.<ref>Weekly Famitsu, Translation by Nintendo Everything. [https://nintendoeverything.com/arms-producer-on-updates-more-lore-to-tell-esports-future-of-the-ip-more/ "ARMS producer on updates, more lore to tell, eSports, future of the IP, more"], {{#dateformat:2018-03-17}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2018-11-12}}</ref> | While discussing unrevealed stories in the ARMS Universe, director [[Kosuke Yabuki]] revealed in an interview that Spring Man is the third fighter to hold his name.<ref>Weekly Famitsu, Translation by Nintendo Everything. [https://nintendoeverything.com/arms-producer-on-updates-more-lore-to-tell-esports-future-of-the-ip-more/ "ARMS producer on updates, more lore to tell, eSports, future of the IP, more"], {{#dateformat:2018-03-17}}, retrieved {{#dateformat:2018-11-12}}</ref> | ||
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Spring Man is a great all-rounder, suitable for players of all skill levels. His middling stats make him good at almost everything, but not great at any one thing in particular. His deflect provides great defense from incoming punches, but because of the few active frames of the deflect ring and the nature of the deflect's activation, it's sometimes difficult to line up deflects properly with attacks about to hit him. It's also possible to focus too much on deflecting incoming ARMS and it's also fairly easy to fall into a rhythm with deflects, making it easier for his opponent to anticipate his actions. | Spring Man is a great all-rounder, suitable for players of all skill levels. His middling stats make him good at almost everything, but not great at any one thing in particular. His deflect provides great defense from incoming punches, but because of the few active frames of the deflect ring and the nature of the deflect's activation, it's sometimes difficult to line up deflects properly with attacks about to hit him. It's also possible to focus too much on deflecting incoming ARMS and it's also fairly easy to fall into a rhythm with deflects, making it easier for his opponent to anticipate his actions. | ||
When using Spring Man, one should focus on keeping a solid balance of offense and defense, using his deflects appropriately to dodge and evade while blocking attacks allowing you to counterattack, or to close the gap. Don't forget to make use of his shield, as it is the alternative for when a deflect can't be achieved, or if Spring Man tries to deflect an ARM that would hit him more than once (e.g. Explosive-Type ARMS). | When using Spring Man, one should focus on keeping a solid balance of offense and defense, using his deflects appropriately to dodge and evade while blocking attacks allowing you to counterattack, or to close the gap. Don't forget to make use of his shield, as it is the alternative for when a deflect can't be achieved, or if Spring Man tries to deflect an ARM that would hit him more than once (e.g. [[Explosion|Explosive-Type]] ARMS). | ||
When in his low-health mode, pressure your opponents with a constant barrage of charged punches, while staying evasive and hard to hit. This can quickly overwhelm and frustrate opponents | When in his low-health mode, pressure your opponents with a constant barrage of charged punches, while staying evasive and hard to hit. This can quickly overwhelm and frustrate opponents. | ||
=== ARM Recommendations === | === ARM Recommendations === | ||
With Spring Man, you have to constantly change your playstyle on the fly to fit the situation, so you should be willing to switch up your ARMS frequently as well. Most | With Spring Man, you have to constantly change your playstyle on the fly to fit the situation, so you should be willing to switch up your ARMS frequently as well. Most ARMS work really well with him so don't be afraid to experiment and find the best set that works for you. Here are some good choices: | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Arm-Toaster-Right.png|'''[[Toaster]]''' | Arm-Toaster-Right.png|'''[[Toaster]]''' | ||
Arm-Hydra-Right.png|'''[[Hydra]]''' | Arm-Hydra-Right.png|'''[[Hydra]]''' | ||
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===Notable Players=== | ===Notable Players=== | ||
*[[Resolve]] (Inactive) - Formerly considered to be one of the best ''ARMS'' players in North America as well as the best Spring Man player. He won [[2GGP: ARMS Circuit 2]] as well as the [[ARMS US & Canada Online Open]]. | *[[Resolve]] (Inactive) - Formerly considered to be one of the best ''ARMS'' players in North America as well as the best Spring Man player. He won [[2GGP: ARMS Circuit 2]] as well as the [[ARMS US & Canada Online Open]]. | ||
*[[Defur]] - A Spring Man main from Sweden who is notable for his tournament organization work as well as creating the team 'Fellows in ARMS'. He placed 2nd at Insomnia63 as well as in the Scandanavian ARMS Open #1 and #2. | *[[Defur]] (Inactive) - A Spring Man main from Sweden who is notable for his tournament organization work as well as creating the team 'Fellows in ARMS'. He placed 2nd at Insomnia63 as well as in the Scandanavian ARMS Open #1 and #2. | ||
*[[Sol]] (Inactive) - A notable Spring Man from the United States who was active in the game's early years. He took 1st at [[2GGC: ARMS Saga]] and the 2017 Comic-Con International: San Diego ''ARMS'' tournament. | *[[Sol]] (Inactive) - A notable Spring Man from the United States who was active in the game's early years. He took 1st at [[2GGC: ARMS Saga]] and the 2017 Comic-Con International: San Diego ''ARMS'' tournament. | ||
*[[M30W]] (Inactive) - A Spring Man player from Pakistan who was formerly on Fellows in ARMS. He placed 1st in [[Up in ARMS 3]] and 5th in [[Smash'N'Splash 4]]'s Customs bracket. | *[[M30W]] (Inactive) - A Spring Man player from Pakistan who was formerly on Fellows in ARMS. He placed 1st in [[Up in ARMS 3]] and 5th in [[Smash'N'Splash 4]]'s Customs bracket. | ||
*[[Para]] - A former Spring Man main who now uses him as a secondary. He won [[Mega League Monday|Mega League Monday 32]] and placed 4th in Smash'N'Splash 4's Defaults bracket. Para is considered to be one of the best players in North America. | *[[Para]] (Inactive) - A former Spring Man main who now uses him as a secondary. He won [[Mega League Monday|Mega League Monday 32]] and placed 4th in Smash'N'Splash 4's Defaults bracket. Para is considered to be one of the best players in North America. | ||
*[[Hamma]] - A [[Lola Pop]] player from Indiana who secondaries Spring Man who is notable for his commentary work in the ''ARMS'' community. He placed 7th at [[2GG: SwitchFest 2019]] and won Outlaw Skirmish. | *[[Hamma]] - A [[Lola Pop]] player from Indiana who secondaries Spring Man who is notable for his commentary work in the ''ARMS'' community. He placed 7th at [[2GG: SwitchFest 2019]] and won Outlaw Skirmish. | ||
*VerticalH (Inactive) - A top Spring Man player from North America. He won Mega League Monday 3 and 8. | *VerticalH (Inactive) - A top Spring Man player from North America. He won Mega League Monday 3 and 8. | ||
*ALUMOX - A Spring Man player from the United States who also plays Max Brass. She won [[Champions of the Era|Champions of the Era 57]] and 76. | *ALUMOX (Inactive) - A Spring Man player from the United States who also plays Max Brass. She won [[Champions of the Era|Champions of the Era 57]] and 76. | ||
*Beamer - A Spring Man player known for his use of the [[Seekie]]. He placed 1st in Battle for Stardom (The Bouncer), a Spring Man only event. | *Beamer - A Spring Man player known for his use of the [[Seekie]]. He placed 1st in Battle for Stardom (The Bouncer), a Spring Man only event. | ||
==Related Badges== | ==Related Badges== | ||
:''Main article: [[ | :''Main article: [[Achievements]]'' | ||
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{{BadgesTableRow|You won a battle as Spring Man<br>using the [[Roaster]]. Aren't you just<br>aglow with the thrill of victory!|30|Fixed-GlyphSpringMan|Defeat an opponent using [[Spring Man]] equipped with the [[Roaster]] on at least one ARM.}} | {{BadgesTableRow|You won a battle as Spring Man<br>using the [[Roaster]]. Aren't you just<br>aglow with the thrill of victory!|30|Fixed-GlyphSpringMan|Defeat an opponent using [[Spring Man]] equipped with the [[Roaster]] on at least one ARM.}} | ||
{{BadgesTableRow|You've fought 10 matches using each Spring Man color!|60|Unknown|Play 10 matches for each [[Spring Man]]'s 4 color palettes.}} | {{BadgesTableRow|You've fought 10 matches using each Spring Man color!|60|Unknown|Play 10 matches for each [[Spring Man]]'s 4 color palettes.}} | ||
{{BadgesTableRow|You reenacted the Ver. 1 title screen illustration. Hero vs. heroine!|30|Unknown|Participate in a fight between [[Ribbon Girl]] wielding<br>double [[Sparky]]s and [[Spring Man]] wielding double<br>[[Toaster]]s | {{BadgesTableRow|You reenacted the Ver. 1 title screen illustration. Hero vs. heroine!|30|Unknown|Participate in a fight between [[Ribbon Girl]] wielding<br>double [[Sparky]]s and [[Spring Man]] wielding double<br>[[Toaster]]s.}} | ||
{{BadgesTableRow|You reenacted the Ver. 2 title screen<br>illustration. Challenger vs. champ!|30|Unknown|Participate in a fight between [[Spring Man]] wielding<br>double [[Toaster]]s and [[Max Brass]] wielding double<br>[[Roaster]]s | {{BadgesTableRow|You reenacted the Ver. 2 title screen<br>illustration. Challenger vs. champ!|30|Unknown|Participate in a fight between [[Spring Man]] wielding<br>double [[Toaster]]s and [[Max Brass]] wielding double<br>[[Roaster]]s.}} | ||
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==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
* [[Spring Man/Quotes|''List of Quotes'']] | *[[Spring Man/Quotes|''List of Quotes'']] | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:SpringMan2.jpg | File:SpringMan2.jpg | ||
File:Arms_title.png | |||
File:Max_Brass_Title.jpg | |||
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File:FighterColumns.jpg | File:FighterColumns.jpg | ||
File:SpringDebut.png | |||
File:SpringMan1.jpg | File:SpringMan1.jpg | ||
File:SpringMan3.jpg | File:SpringMan3.jpg | ||
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File:SpringManSparringArena.jpg | File:SpringManSparringArena.jpg | ||
File:Version3-2-0Artwork.jpg | File:Version3-2-0Artwork.jpg | ||
File:Billy1.jpg|A look at Spring Man's [[brand]], Billy. | |||
File:Achom.jpg|Spring Man's appearance in [[Master Mummy]]'s [[brand]], Achom. | |||
File:SpringNinjara.png | |||
File:Merci.png | |||
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*Spring Man was one of the first characters announced as playable, being revealed alongside the game itself during the [[Nintendo Switch#Nintendo Switch Presentation|Nintendo Switch Presentation]] on {{#dateformat:2017-01-13}}.<ref>Nintendo of America. [https://youtu.be/Ntzz8O7SpWs?t=21m48s "Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017"], {{#dateformat:2017-01-13}}, retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-02}}.</ref> | *Spring Man was one of the first characters announced as playable, being revealed alongside the game itself during the [[Nintendo Switch#Nintendo Switch Presentation|Nintendo Switch Presentation]] on {{#dateformat:2017-01-13}}.<ref>Nintendo of America. [https://youtu.be/Ntzz8O7SpWs?t=21m48s "Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017"], {{#dateformat:2017-01-13}}, retrieved on {{#dateformat:2017-05-02}}.</ref> | ||
*In his original reveal, Spring Man was known as "The Versatile Fighter" instead of "The Bouncer". | *In his original reveal, Spring Man was known as "The Versatile Fighter" instead of "The Bouncer". | ||
*[[Springtron]] was modeled after him. | *[[Springtron]] was modeled after him. However his relationship with him is unknown. | ||
*It is implied in one of Springtron's pre-battle quotes against him that Spring Man doesn't like math. | *It is implied in one of Springtron's pre-battle quotes against him that Spring Man doesn't like math. | ||
* | *Spring Man and Springtron are the only characters to share a voice actor being with each other. | ||
*When Spring Man gets new ARMS, the same ARMS become available for [[Springtron]] and vice versa | *When Spring Man gets new ARMS, the same ARMS become available for [[Springtron]] and vice versa. | ||
*Spring Man shares his name with one of the antagonists from ''Kinnikuman'' - the relation between the two characters is acknowledged by Masahiro Sakurai in Min Min's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sakurai Presents presentation. | *Spring Man shares his name with one of the antagonists from ''Kinnikuman'' - the relation between the two characters is acknowledged by Masahiro Sakurai in [[Min Min]]'s ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' Mr. Sakurai Presents presentation. | ||
**Spring Man's name is also used by one of the four bosses from ''Mega Man 7''. Similarly, the relation between the two has been acknowledged by Capcom twice on Twitter.<ref>https://twitter.com/MegaMan/status/868210141610508289</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/MegaMan/status/875774995724726272</ref> | **Spring Man's name is also used by one of the four bosses from ''Mega Man 7''. Similarly, the relation between the two has been acknowledged by Capcom twice on Twitter.<ref>https://twitter.com/MegaMan/status/868210141610508289</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/MegaMan/status/875774995724726272</ref> | ||
**Coincidently, Springman from ''Kinnikuman'' had been defeated by Ramenman, a Chinese-themed fighter comparable to Min Min. | |||
*Spring Man is one of the few characters who's beta voice can be found in the game's files. | |||
*When Min Min first released in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the electronic billboard in the background of Spring Stadium displayed Springtron's logo on Spring Man's banner. | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
