Wing Cap

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The Wing Cap is an item available in Super Mario 64 for the Nintendo 64 game console. The Wing Cap is a red hat that allows Mario to fly, letting him reach previously unreachable areas, and collect airborne coins to earn stars. While wearing the Wing Cap, Mario's controls are inverted, just like airplane controls. The Wing Cap is found in red blocks marked with white exclamation marks, and are found in various levels in the game. The Wing Cap can also be used to fly around in front of the castle, after gaining access to the roof.

[edit] Wing Cap Blocks

The Wing Cap blocks have to be activated by accessing a secret level before they can be used. This level is available after obtaining about 10 stars. To enter the level, Mario must stand on the sun logo in the lobby of Princess Peach's Castle and look up. In the level, a large red switch must be pressed to activate the Wing Cap blocks.

[edit] Development

In early development shots of Super Mario 64 DS for the Nintendo DS, each of the characters was shown wearing a Wing Cap, but this does not happen in the game's story mode, as the Wing Cap is not an item. Instead, it is a special move for Mario, only available upon finding a feather from a red block. The other characters may only use the move in Wireless Multiplayer games.