A Freezie (also spelled as Freezy and also called a Slipice, Iceling, or simply Icicle) is an enemy which first appears in the arcade game Mario Bros..
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Physical description[]
A Freezie is made entirely of ice, and it appears in varying sizes and shapes. A Freezie is recognizable from having a puzzled facial expression.
Behavior[]
A Freezie can freeze any platform it is on, causing it to become slippery, which can pose a danger for characters. It is occasionally used as an item to freeze other opponents.
In Mario Bros.[]
Freezies are seen coming out of pipes and traveling along the platforms just like other enemies do. They debut in the ninth stage (tenth stage in Japan). Upon reaching the central section of a platform, they will self-destruct, coating the entire platform in ice and making it slippery for players.
A Freezie in the GBA release of Mario Bros.
These enemies can also freeze the central floating platform and the two lower platforms above the bottom pipes. The Freezies will stop appearing in a phase once all three platforms are frozen. Players can use the traditional method of striking the platform to defeat a Freezie, which rewards them 500 points. They do not count as target enemies, meaning that defeating them is optional. Touching these enemies will result in losing a life, however, they cannot hurt other enemies; they will just reverse their direction upon touching other enemies.
The Freezie is the only recurring enemy to retain its name used for the Nintendo Entertainment System version instead of its original name for the arcade version.
In Mario Kart series[]
Mario Kart: Double Dash!![]
Freezies appear in the Sherbet Land, as an obstacle that freezes racers' karts for a few seconds if they run into it. Upon being struck by a player's kart or an item, a Freezie will slide along the ground until it runs into something, which upon contact, will cause it to shatter to pieces, though they can still freeze other karts while sliding.
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[]
Freezies in Mario Kart 8
Freezies retain their role of being hazards in the returning classic course GCN Sherbet Land. A difference is that instead of freezing a racer's kart, a Freezie just spins them out upon contact. Another difference is that a Freezie breaks apart upon being struck, instead of sliding away.
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit[]
Freezies are the titular hazard of the course Freezie Frosts. Like in other Mario Kart games, if a racer touches a Freezie, they become frozen temporarily.
In Mario Pinball Land[]
A single Freezie appears in the Frosty Frontier Stage. On the second screen of said stage, a Freezie is seen sitting in the center, surrounded by walking penguins. Mario must strike it, pushing it over a crack in the ice. As a result, a hole leading to the boss arena is created.
In Mario Power Tennis[]
Freezies are a rare obstacle. On the Mario Classic Court, original enemy sprites are used instead of the modern ones. On occasion, when playing in a Gimmick Match, Freezies will slide into the court, freezing half of the player's area of play. A POW Block can be used to prevent it from doing so.
In Mario Party series[]
Mario Party 6[]
Freezies appear at Snowflake Lake during the night, blocking the characters from being able to use certain paths.
Mario Party 8[]
A Freezie in the minigame Frozen Assets in Mario Party 8
A Freezie appears in the minigame Frozen Assets, rising and then slamming back down into the icy arena. This causes large icicles, which contain gems, to fall down.
In Super Princess Peach[]
Freezies are encountered in various levels in Gleam Glacier, and they first appear in the level Gleam Glacier 6-1. Peach is has to use her Rage Vibe to melt and pass by them. Freezies are among the enemies to not have a Glossary entry.
In Mario Hoops 3-on-3[]
Freezies are items exclusively appearing on the Sherbet Land court. A Freezie can be grabbed by any character and thrown at opponents, temporarily freezing them upon contact.
In Mario Super Sluggers[]
Freezies are an obstacle in Peach Ice Gardens. They are located in the outfield and if a character runs into one, they freeze for a few seconds.
In Super Mario series[]
Super Mario 3D World / Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury[]
Freezies make an appearance in Luigi Bros., a reskin of the Mario Bros. arcade game starring Luigi. Freezies retain the same behavior as in Mario Bros..
Super Mario Maker[]
Since the version 1.2.0 update, a Freezie was given a cameo within the Fighter Fly costume, where the player can press and hold 
to turn the costume into a Freezie.
Crossover appearances[]
In Super Smash Bros. series[]
Freezies appear as usable items starting with Super Smash Bros. Melee. When one appears, it slides across the stage until it falls offstage, gets broken, or a character picks it up. In Smash Bros. Melee, Freezies break after a single attack is used against them, whereas in Smash Bros. Brawl, they can withstand more damage.
Freezie trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Once a character grabs hold of a Freezie, it can be thrown at another enemy, temporarily encasing it in a block of ice. While frozen, the opponent will be defenseless for a few seconds, providing an opportunity to attack the foe. The amount of time an opponent remains frozen depends on how much damage they take. In Smash Bros. Brawl, when a Freezie hits an opponent, it makes the same sound effect as a defeated Freezie in Mario Bros.. Players will receive a "Freezie KO" bonus upon knocking out an opponent with one.
In addition, the Freezie also appears as an obtainable trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. Additionally, it is a support spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix[]
A giant Freezie serves as the boss of the fourth world and the keeper of the fourth Music Key, keeping it lodged inside its head. The giant Freezie dwells on the top of a snow-capped mountain and has normal Freezies surrounding it.
When Mario (or Luigi) and Toad arrive for the key, Toad asks the giant Freezie to return the Music Key, to which the Freezie does not comply. Therefore, Toad has Mario melt the giant icicle with "burning hot dance moves." When the player begins dancing, the giant Freezie will attempt to block the player's dance steps using ice, though the player can counter this by activating Fire Flowers on the beat. Upon finishing the song, the giant Freezie will melt away, allowing Mario to retrieve the Music Key.
The music that plays during this battle is a remixed version of Fever from Dr. Mario.
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