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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]] | '''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 considered to be the face 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 magenta mask, blue-gray shorts, and magenta sneakers. He also wears a magenta chest plate featuring his logo. | ||
== Backstory == | == Backstory == | ||
{{FlavorText|With arms made of springs, no wonder they call him "the bouncer"! At first glance it's hard to take this guy seriously, but in the ARMS game, he always takes center stage. He can perma-charge in a pinch, and that indomitable spirit is gonna take him right to the top!|[https://arms.nintendo.com/fighters/spring-man/ Official description]}} | {{FlavorText|With arms made of springs, no wonder they call him "the bouncer"! At first glance it's hard to take this guy seriously, but in the ARMS game, he always takes center stage. He can perma-charge in a pinch, and that indomitable spirit is gonna take him right to the top!|[https://arms.nintendo.com/fighters/spring-man/ Official description]}} | ||
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 | 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 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." | ||
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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". | ||
*It is implied that Spring Man doesn't like math. | *It is implied in one of [[Springtron|Springtron's]] pre-battle quotes against him that Spring Man doesn't like math. | ||
*When Spring Man gets new ARMS, the same ARMS become available for [[Springtron]]. | *When Spring Man gets new ARMS, the same ARMS become available for [[Springtron]]. | ||
