Slippy Toad
The frog mechanic and inventor of the Star Fox team, childhood friend of Fox McCloud.
Slippy Toad is a frog who wears a blue suit. He is a childhood friend of Fox, and they studied together. He serves as the mechanic and engineer of the team. He studied engineering, though the name of his school is not explicitly stated in the games. Slippy is known for his work on the Blue-Marine, but the Landmaster was designed by his father, Beltino Toad, and built by Space Dynamics Co., Ltd. The Roadmaster appears only in the non-canonical Nintendo Power comic. Due to his lower flying skills compared to his teammates, Slippy Toad tends to fall prey to enemy pilots, and as such calls upon the player for assistance.
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- Frog
Lore & Background
Slippy Toad is a frog who wears a blue suit. He is a childhood friend of Fox, and they studied together. He serves as the mechanic and engineer of the team, having studied engineering, though the name of his school is not mentioned in any mainline Star Fox game; it is a fan-invented name. Slippy is known for his work on the Blue-Marine, but the Landmaster was designed by his father, Beltino Toad, and built by Space Dynamics Co., Ltd. The Roadmaster appears only in the non-canonical Nintendo Power comic. Due to his lower flying skills compared to his teammates, Slippy Toad tends to fall prey to enemy pilots, and as such calls upon the player for assistance. After the Aparoid race is defeated in Star Fox: Assault, he temporarily withdraws from the Star Fox team to spend time with his love interest, a frog named Amanda, as depicted in Star Fox Command. However, when Fox needs backup in Star Fox Command, he comes to his assistance. In two endings in Star Fox Command, he and Amanda have children together. In the SNES game and Nintendo Power comic, Slippy has a croaking stutter, which was removed in later appearances.
In Their Own Story
After the Aparoid race was destroyed in Star Fox: Assault, Slippy temporarily withdrew from the Star Fox team to spend time with his love interest, a frog named Amanda. However, when Fox needed backup in Star Fox Command, he came to his assistance. In two endings in Star Fox Command, he and Amanda have children together.
Reader's Guide
Slippy Toad is a frog who wears a blue suit. He is a childhood friend of Fox, and they studied together. He serves as the inventor and mechanic of the team. He attended Cornerian Academy, specializing in engineering. Slippy constructs many inventions for the team, including the Blue-Marine, the Landmaster, and the Roadmaster. Due to his lower flying skills compared to his teammates, Slippy Toad tends to fall prey to enemy pilots, and as such calls upon the player for assistance. After the Aparoid race is destroyed in Star Fox: Assault, he temporarily withdraws from the Star Fox team to spend time with his love interest, a frog named Amanda. However, when Fox needs backup in Star Fox Command, he comes to his assistance. In two endings in Star Fox Command, he and Amanda have children together. In the SNES game and Nintendo Power comic, Slippy has a croaking stutter, which was removed in later appearances. Slippy appears in the Super Smash Bros. series as a collectable trophy. He makes a cameo appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as one of Solid Snake's contacts on his Codec and sometimes a contact for Fox, Falco, or Wolf with a taunt on the Star Fox battlefield. He is voiced in English by Lyssa Browne in Star Fox 64, Star Fox 64 3D, and Star Fox Zero and all subsequent games since 2011, Chris Seavor in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Star Fox Adventures, and Mike McAuliffe in Star Fox: Assault and Super Smash Bros. Brawl. He is voiced by Kyoko Tongu in the early Japanese versions of the series; in Star Fox 64 3D and Star Fox Zero, he is voiced by Kei Hayami. Jeremy Adams voices the character in the 2026 remake.
Did You Know?
- Slippy Toad is a frog who wears a blue suit.
- He is a childhood friend of Fox, and they studied together.
- He studied engineering, though the name of his school is not mentioned in any mainline Star Fox game; it is a fan-invented name.
- Slippy is known for his work on the Blue-Marine, but the Landmaster was designed by his father, Beltino Toad, and built by Space Dynamics Co., Ltd. The Roadmaster appears only in the non-canonical Nintendo Power comic.
- In the SNES game and Nintendo Power comic, Slippy has a croaking stutter, which was removed in later appearances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Slippy Toad?
Slippy Toad is a member of the Toad species who serves as the chief engineer and pilot within the Star Fox squadron. Debuting in the original Super Nintendo game, he remains an active member of the team protecting the Lylat System.
What are Slippy Toad's powers or role?
Primarily acting as the squadron's technical expert, Slippy maintains and upgrades the team’s Arwing fighters during missions. Despite his engineering focus, he also contributes directly to combat alongside Fox McCloud and Falco Lombardi.
How does Slippy Toad's personality evolve?
Early in his career, Slippy often displayed fear during combat situations, yet he eventually evolved into a brave fighter. This personal growth highlights how his mental resilience became just as critical as the hardware he repairs.
Why is Slippy Toad important to Star Fox?
His technical expertise ensures the squadron’s aircraft remain operational against overwhelming odds, which is crucial for completing objectives. Without Slippy’s maintenance and tactical input, Star Fox would struggle to survive prolonged conflicts in space.
What is Slippy Toad's current status?
As of recent entries, Slippy remains an active duty pilot within the Star Fox resistance forces. He continues to serve alongside his friends defending peace against tyrannical factions across the galaxy.
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