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| image    = [[File:Tingle - WWHD key art.png|300x400px]]
| image    = [[File:Tingle - WWHD key art.png|300x400px]]
| caption  = Tingle key art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD|The Wind Waker HD]]''
| caption  = Tingle key art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD|The Wind Waker HD]]''
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland|Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]''<br/>''[[Tingle's Balloon Fight DS]]''<br/>''[[Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love|Balloon Trip of Love]]''<br/>''[[Too Much Tingle Pack|Too Much Tingle]]''  
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland|Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]''<br/>''[[Tingle's Balloon Fight DS]]''<br/>''[[Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love|Balloon Trip of Love]]''<br/>''[[Too Much Tingle Pack|Too Much Tingle]]''<br/>''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''<br/>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''<br/>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]''<br/>''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
| location = [[Termina]]<br/>[[Forest of Time]]<br/>[[Tingle Island]]<br/>[[Tingle's House]]
| location = [[Termina]]<br/>[[Forest of Time]]<br/>[[Tingle Island]]<br/>[[Tingle's House]]
| title    =  
| title    =  
| race    = [[Human]]
| race    = [[Human]]
| gender  = Male
| gender  = Male
| related  = [[Swamp Tourist Center Guide]] <small>(Father)</small><br/>[[Ankle]] and [[Knuckle]] <small>(Younger Brothers)</small>
| related  = [[Swamp Tourist Center Guide]] (father)<br/>[[Ankle]] and [[Knuckle]] (younger brothers)
| member  = [[Tingle Island]] (''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'')
| member  = [[Tingle Island]] (''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'')
}}
}}


'''Tingle''' is a character featured in five canon [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] games. He is often depicted as a 35-year-old man who is obsessed with [[Fairy|Fairies]] and [[Rupee]]s. He is dressed in an unusual, full-body green suit with a clock necklace. He is quite unpopular in North America; however, the opposite is true in Japan, where his popularity has scored him four of his own spin-off games, such as ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland|Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]''. He is known for his catchphrase (don't use it without his permission!) "Tingle Tingle Kooloo Limpah!"
'''Tingle''' is a character in five canon [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] games. He is often depicted as a 35-year-old man who is obsessed with [[Fairy|Fairies]] and [[Rupee]]s. He is dressed in an unusual, full-body green suit with a clock necklace. He is quite unpopular in North America; however, the opposite is true in Japan, where his popularity has scored him four of his own spin-off games, such as ''[[Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland|Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland]]''. He is known for his catchphrase (don't use it without his permission!) "Tingle Tingle Kooloo Limpah!"


==Appearances==
==''Majora's Mask''==
===Majora's Mask===
Tingle made his ''The Legend of Zelda'' debut in the second of the two [[Nintendo 64]] Zelda games, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. He can be found floating around certain areas of [[Termina]] by balloon, designing maps of the world's main areas. If [[Link (Ocarina of Time)#Majora's Mask|Link]] pops Tingle's balloon, he can talk to Tingle, at which point Tingle notes how similar their "fairy costumes" are. Link can purchase maps from Tingle of specific areas, his prices vary from area to area. Tingle is actually the son of the guide at the [[Swamp Tourist Center]], if Link brings him a [[Pictograph Box|Pictograph]] of Tingle, he'll reward him with a [[Piece of Heart]], as well as showing embarrassment for his son's behavior.
Tingle made his ''The Legend of Zelda'' debut in the second of the two [[Nintendo 64]] Zelda games, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. He can be found floating around certain areas of [[Termina]] by balloon, designing maps of the world's main areas. If [[Link]] pops Tingle's balloon, he can talk to Tingle, at which point Tingle notes how similar their "fairy costumes" are. Link can purchase maps from Tingle of specific areas, his prices vary from area to area. Tingle is actually the son of the guide at the [[Swamp Tourist Center]], if you bring him a [[Pictograph Box|Pictograph]] of Tingle he'll reward you with a [[Piece of Heart]], as well as showing embarrassment for his son's behavior.


===Oracle of Ages===
==''Oracle of Ages''==
[[File:Tingle-Sprite-2.png|left]]Tingle is a man who believes himself to be a reincarnated fairy. He lives off near the sea and is referred to as a weird guy by some of the citizens of [[Labrynna]].{{Ref|OoA|1167|Lynna City Child}} He specializes in creating maps and charts used for navigation, but is truly fascinated with fairies and magic.  
[[File:Tingle-Sprite-2.png|left]]Tingle is a man who believes himself to be a reincarnated fairy. He lives off near the sea and is referred to as a weird guy by some of the citizens of [[Labrynna]].{{Ref|OoA|1167|Lynna City Child}} He specializes in creating maps and charts used for navigation, but is truly fascinated with fairies and magic.


Link will encounter Tingle, who is floating above a stump, high upon some cliffs in the [[Forest of Time]], located south-east of [[Lynna City]]. At first, Link cannot scale the cliffs alone. It will be later, after completing the [[Wing Dungeon]], that Link will meet up with the boxing kangaroo, [[Ricky]], around this same area. After finding Ricky's lost [[Ricky's Gloves|Boxing Gloves]], Link will get to ride in Ricky's pouch.
Link will encounter Tingle, who is floating above a stump, high upon some cliffs in the [[Forest of Time]], located south-east of [[Lynna City]]. At first, Link cannot scale the cliffs alone. It will be later, after completing the [[Wing Dungeon]], that Link will meet up with the boxing kangaroo, [[Ricky]], around this same area. After finding Ricky's lost [[Ricky's Gloves|Boxing Gloves]], Link will get to ride in Ricky's pouch.
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Ricky's special ability allows him to scale the cliffs to get to Tingle, who will give Link an [[Island Chart]] which he needs to sail to [[Crescent Island]]. Later in his adventure, after obtaining the [[Seed Shooter]], Link can once again visit Tingle and have his [[Seed Satchel]] upgraded. At this point, Link will not need Ricky's assistance in scaling the cliffs, as he will have enough items to help him do so. Tingle will upgrade Link's seed satchel to hold up to 50 different seeds of each kind.
Ricky's special ability allows him to scale the cliffs to get to Tingle, who will give Link an [[Island Chart]] which he needs to sail to [[Crescent Island]]. Later in his adventure, after obtaining the [[Seed Shooter]], Link can once again visit Tingle and have his [[Seed Satchel]] upgraded. At this point, Link will not need Ricky's assistance in scaling the cliffs, as he will have enough items to help him do so. Tingle will upgrade Link's seed satchel to hold up to 50 different seeds of each kind.


===The Wind Waker===
===Tingle Secret===
[[File:TingleBomb - TWW key art.png|right|200px]]
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', Tingle is first seen imprisoned in the jail at [[Windfall Island]]. After freeing him, Tingle will give Link the [[Tingle Tuner]].
In a [[Linked Game]] of ''Oracle of Seasons'', Link will encounter the [[Woods of Winter Great Fairy]], located just east of [[Snake's Remains]]. The Fairy will give Link the [[Tingle Secret]], which Link can bring back to Tingle in ''Oracle of Ages''. After telling Tingle the secret, Tingle will increase Link Seed Satchel capacity again, this time upgrading it to 99 different seeds. Tingle will then give Link a secret, which Link can take to [[Farore]] in [[Holodrum]], so that he can get the seed satchel there as well.


The Tingle Tuner is an optional item for players who own a Game Boy Advance and a Nintendo GameCube - Game Boy Advance Cable, the player can then view a map of Link's current area on the Game Boy Advance screen where Tingle will provide Link with hints and advice, including secrets that can only be obtained using the Tingle Tuner such as the hidden [[Tingle Statues]] found in the games dungeons.
==''The Wind Waker''==
[[File:TingleBomb - TWW key art.png|left|200px]]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', Tingle is first seen imprisoned in the [[Town Jail]] at [[Windfall Island]]. He is imprisoned as he is believed to have stolen [[Lenzo]]'s [[Pictograph]].{{Ref|They caught the scoundrel, yet my possession remains outside my grasp. Perhaps it will rot forever with him in his cell. Why are good deeds so often repair with cruelty?" - Lenzo, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD|The Wind Waker HD]]''}} Although Tingle's good friend [[Zunari]] believes that he is falsely imprisoned and was only locked up because of his suspicious looks. Zunari will task [[Link (The Wind Waker)|Link]] with trying to free him.{{Ref|"But, I dare say, he was immediately arrested based on his somewhat suspicious looks and thrown right into jail. Yes, just locked up somewhere on this island. Needless to say, I'm really worried about him. Would you be so kind as to help free him from captivity? Indeed, it would be appreciated." - Zunari, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD|The Wind Waker HD]]''}}


Link is also given a map to [[Tingle Island]] as well as the [[Special Charts|IN-credible Chart]] which shows the locations of the [[Triforce Chart]]s. Link must eventually seek Tingle's services to decipher the Triforce charts for 398 Rupees each.
When Link first enters the town jail, Tingle will call out to him. Due to Link's clothing, Tingle will ask if Link is a [[Fairy]].{{Ref|TWW|1194|Tingle}} He thinks because of Link's looks, that is why he thinks Link might help him out.{{Ref|TWW|1195-1196|Tingle}} Tingle has long been looking for a fairy boy like Link, but was mistaken for some kind of troublemaker and imprisoned.{{Ref|TWW|1197-1198|Tingle}} Tingle promises to give Link a fabulous present if he rescues him from the jail cell.{{Ref|TWW|1199-1200|Tingle}}{{Ref|TWW|1205|Tingle}}


In this game Tingle also has two brothers and a "friend" who dresses the same as he does. His younger brother [[Ankle]] can be found working on Tingle Island, his outfit is identical to Tingle's except Ankle is dressed in pink.
After freeing him, Tingle will give Link the [[Tingle Tuner]], or if playing ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD|The Wind Waker HD]]'', a [[Tingle Bottle]].{{Ref|TWW|1207-1209|Tingle}} He will also give Link [[Tingle's Chart]], which allows Link to find [[Tingle Island]], as well as locations of [[Great Fairies]] where Link can receive [[Wallet Upgrade]]s. The Tingle Tuner is an optional item for players who own a Game Boy Advance and a Nintendo GameCube - Game Boy Advance Cable, the player can then view a map of Link's current area on the Game Boy Advance screen where Tingle will provide Link with hints and advice, including secrets that can only be obtained using the Tingle Tuner such as the hidden [[Tingle Statues]] found in the games dungeons.


Tingle's older brother [[Knuckle]], who wears a light blue Tingle suit, lives on [[Outset Island]], but he can only be found by players using the Tingle Tuner, after finding him Knuckle will appear on Tingle Island.  
Link is later given the [[Special Charts|IN-credible Chart]] which shows the locations of the [[Triforce Chart]]s. Link must eventually seek Tingle's services to decipher the Triforce charts for 398 Rupees each.
 
Tingle also has two brothers and a "friend" who dresses the same as he does. His younger brother [[Ankle]] can be found working on Tingle Island, his outfit is identical to Tingle's except Ankle is dressed in pink.
 
Tingle's older brother [[Knuckle]], who wears a light blue Tingle suit, lives on [[Outset Island]], but he can only be found by players using the Tingle Tuner, after finding him Knuckle will appear on Tingle Island.


[[David Jr.]] dresses in a white Tingle suit and is found alongside Ankle on Tingle Island. Unlike Ankle and Knuckle, David Jr. is not biologically related to Tingle, he apparently was found shipwrecked on Tingle Island where he was dressed up in the silly white outfit and forced to work on Tingle Island. He apparently continues to question why he still works there.
[[David Jr.]] dresses in a white Tingle suit and is found alongside Ankle on Tingle Island. Unlike Ankle and Knuckle, David Jr. is not biologically related to Tingle, he apparently was found shipwrecked on Tingle Island where he was dressed up in the silly white outfit and forced to work on Tingle Island. He apparently continues to question why he still works there.


===Four Swords Adventures===
===Figurine===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', when you cannot collect [[Force Gem]]s fast enough, Tingle will fly in on his red balloon and snatch them up. If you are playing multiplayer mode, in each Hyrulean Adventure level you can find a Tingle Tower, in which you can play 1 of 8 minigames.
{{Figurine|Tingle|Tingle_Figurine_(TWW).png|
Birthplace: Unknown<br/>
Favorite Things: Fairies, deciphering maps<br/><br/>
It's been several years since Tingle first became enchanted with deciphering maps in the hopes it would help him find fairies, and he's lost many things during that time.<br/><br/>
He's raising funds to begin his search for fairies, hoping to embark sometime in his thirties, while the lust of life is still upon him. At the age of 35, the pressure's on!
}}
 
==''Four Swords Adventures''==
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', when the [[Link (Four Swords Adventures)|Links]] cannot collect [[Force Gem]]s fast enough, Tingle will fly in on his red balloon and snatch them up. If playing multiplayer mode, in each Hyrulean Adventure level there is a Tingle Tower, where eight minigames are available to play.


===The Minish Cap===
==''The Minish Cap''==
[[File:Tingle-TMC-Sprite.png|left]]In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' you can find Tingle in [[South Hyrule Field]] just east of your house. Link can only reach Tingle after acquiring the [[Cane of Pacci]] from the Cave of Flames. Once the Cane of Pacci has been retrieved, Link can use it on a nearby hole to reach the higher platform that Tingle is on. Like in previous games, Tingle will note your green cap and clothes, thinking that you might be a fairy. He wants to fuse Kinstones and states that he has also given Kinstones to his brothers{{Ref|TMC|2890|Tingle}}
[[File:Tingle-TMC-Sprite.png|left]]In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', [[Link (The Minish Cap)|Link]] can find Tingle in [[South Hyrule Field]] just east of his house. Link can only reach Tingle after acquiring the [[Cane of Pacci]] from the Cave of Flames. Once the Cane of Pacci has been retrieved, Link can use it on a nearby hole to reach the higher platform that Tingle is on. Like in previous games, Tingle will note Link's green cap and clothes, thinking that he might be a fairy. He wants to fuse Kinstones and states that he has also given Kinstones to his brothers{{Ref|TMC|2890|Tingle}}


If Link makes a successful [[Kinstone Fusion]] with Tingle, a tree will be accessible in [[North Hyrule Field]]. After Link later fuses Kinstones with [[Ankle]], [[Knuckle]] and [[David Jr.]], other trees will be accessible in North Hyrule Field and it will lead to Link acquiring the [[Magical Boomerang]].
If Link makes a successful [[Kinstone Fusion]] with Tingle, a tree will be accessible in [[North Hyrule Field]]. After Link later fuses Kinstones with [[Ankle]], [[Knuckle]] and [[David Jr.]], other trees will be accessible in North Hyrule Field and it will lead to Link acquiring the [[Magical Boomerang]].
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==Non-Canon Appearances==
==Non-Canon Appearances==
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===Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland===
===''Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland''===
[[File:Tingle.png|right]]
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===Tingle's Balloon Fight===
===''Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love''===
{{main|Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love}}
''Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love'' is the sequel to ''Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland''.
 
===''Tingle's Balloon Fight''===
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{{Main|Tingle's Balloon Fight DS}}


===Hyrule Warriors===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
[[File:Tingle Assist Trophy - SSBB promo screenshot.jpg|150px|right]]
{{quote|Tingle's appeared in quite a few games, most recently as you see him here in "The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker." This self-styled fairy is 35 years old and still single!
 
He calls up all sorts of effects at random.|Tingle's ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' [https://www.smashbros.com/wii/en_us/items/assist/assist15.html Official Website description]}}
Tingle is an Assist Trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' & ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'', and periodically appears on the [[Great Bay]] stage as a stage hazard in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' & ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
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===''Hyrule Warriors''===
[[File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Tingle Balloon.png|150px|right]]
{{quote|A balloon is this magical man's main weapon, and he uses it to bounce, float, and launch himself across the battlefield.|Tingle's ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' [https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#!Tingle Official Website description]}}
{{quote|A balloon is this magical man's main weapon, and he uses it to bounce, float, and launch himself across the battlefield.|Tingle's ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' [https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#!Tingle Official Website description]}}
 
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==Trivia==
*There is some concept art in the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' section of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'' of a train car that is shaped like Tingle.{{Ref|pg. 223|Design sketches depicting various railcars. Included are cars that never appeared in the game, including an imitation of an airplane, and another in the shape of Tingle.|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]''}}
*[[Purlo]], who runs the [[STAR Game]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', looks fairly similar to Tingle in terms of appearance. [[Eiji Aonuma]] has stated that Purlo is what Tingle would look like if he was a realistic character.
*Numerous statues of Tingle can be found throughout the homes and shops of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''. Furthermore, a gold statue can be found at the [[Trading Post (Spirit Tracks)|Trading Post]].
*A doll that greatly resembles Tingle can be found on a shelf in [[Zelda]]'s room at the [[Knight Academy]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. This presents quite a paradox in ''The Legend of Zelda'' universe, as ''Skyward Sword'' is the first game in the timeline and thus Tingle has yet to exist.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MM-Tingle.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
File:MM-Tingle.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
File:Tingle - TWW key art.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
File:Tingle-Ages-Art.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:Tingle-Ages-Art.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:Tingle-Sprite.png|Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:Tingle-Sprite.png|Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:Tingle-Animated.gif|Animated Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:Tingle-Animated.gif|Animated sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:Tingle-Island-Chart.png|Link acquiring the [[Island Chart]] from Tingle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:Tingle-Island-Chart.png|Link acquiring the [[Island Chart]] from Tingle in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:Tingle-Doll-SS.png|Tingle Doll from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
File:Tingle - TWW key art.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
File:TWW-Tingle-Sprite.png|Tingle sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
File:Tingle-Doll-SS.png|Tingle doll from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
File:Tingle - SSB Melee Trophy 170 with text.png|Tingle trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', with text
File:Tingle Assist Trophy - SSBB key art.jpg|Tingle key art from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
File:Tingle - SSB Brawl Trophy with text.png|Tingle trophy from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', with text
File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Tingle.png|Tingle from ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''
File:Tingle - SSB3DS Trophy with EU-AUS text.png|Trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
File:Tingle - SSBWiiU Trophy with EU-AUS text.png|Trophy from ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
File:Tingle - SMM Costume.png|Costume Mario sprite of Tingle from ''Super Mario Maker''
File:Tingle - SMM Costume.png|Costume Mario sprite of Tingle from ''Super Mario Maker''
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*There is some concept art in the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' section of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]'' of a train car that is shaped like Tingle.{{Ref|pg. 223|Design sketches depicting various railcars. Included are cars that never appeared in the game, including an imitation of an airplane, and another in the shape of Tingle.|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]''}}
*[[Purlo]], who runs the [[STAR Game]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', looks fairly similar to Tingle in terms of appearance. [[Eiji Aonuma]] has stated that Purlo is what Tingle would look like if he was a realistic character.
*Numerous statues of Tingle can be found throughout the homes and shops of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''. Furthermore, a gold statue can be found at the [[Trading Post (Spirit Tracks)|Trading Post]].
*A doll that greatly resembles Tingle can be found on a shelf in [[Zelda (Skyward Sword)|Zelda]]'s room at the [[Knight Academy]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. This presents quite a paradox in ''The Legend of Zelda'' universe, as ''Skyward Sword'' is the first game in the timeline and thus Tingle has yet to exist.


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Tingle is a character in five canon The Legend of Zelda series games. He is often depicted as a 35-year-old man who is obsessed with Fairies and Rupees. He is dressed in an unusual, full-body green suit with a clock necklace. He is quite unpopular in North America; however, the opposite is true in Japan, where his popularity has scored him four of his own spin-off games, such as Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland. He is known for his catchphrase (don't use it without his permission!) "Tingle Tingle Kooloo Limpah!"

Majora's Mask

Tingle made his The Legend of Zelda debut in the second of the two Nintendo 64 Zelda games, Majora's Mask. He can be found floating around certain areas of Termina by balloon, designing maps of the world's main areas. If Link pops Tingle's balloon, he can talk to Tingle, at which point Tingle notes how similar their "fairy costumes" are. Link can purchase maps from Tingle of specific areas, his prices vary from area to area. Tingle is actually the son of the guide at the Swamp Tourist Center, if Link brings him a Pictograph of Tingle, he'll reward him with a Piece of Heart, as well as showing embarrassment for his son's behavior.

Oracle of Ages

Tingle-Sprite-2.png

Tingle is a man who believes himself to be a reincarnated fairy. He lives off near the sea and is referred to as a weird guy by some of the citizens of Labrynna.[1] He specializes in creating maps and charts used for navigation, but is truly fascinated with fairies and magic.

Link will encounter Tingle, who is floating above a stump, high upon some cliffs in the Forest of Time, located south-east of Lynna City. At first, Link cannot scale the cliffs alone. It will be later, after completing the Wing Dungeon, that Link will meet up with the boxing kangaroo, Ricky, around this same area. After finding Ricky's lost Boxing Gloves, Link will get to ride in Ricky's pouch.

Ricky's special ability allows him to scale the cliffs to get to Tingle, who will give Link an Island Chart which he needs to sail to Crescent Island. Later in his adventure, after obtaining the Seed Shooter, Link can once again visit Tingle and have his Seed Satchel upgraded. At this point, Link will not need Ricky's assistance in scaling the cliffs, as he will have enough items to help him do so. Tingle will upgrade Link's seed satchel to hold up to 50 different seeds of each kind.

Tingle Secret

Main article: Tingle Secret

In a Linked Game of Oracle of Seasons, Link will encounter the Woods of Winter Great Fairy, located just east of Snake's Remains. The Fairy will give Link the Tingle Secret, which Link can bring back to Tingle in Oracle of Ages. After telling Tingle the secret, Tingle will increase Link Seed Satchel capacity again, this time upgrading it to 99 different seeds. Tingle will then give Link a secret, which Link can take to Farore in Holodrum, so that he can get the seed satchel there as well.

The Wind Waker

TingleBomb - TWW key art.png

In The Wind Waker, Tingle is first seen imprisoned in the Town Jail at Windfall Island. He is imprisoned as he is believed to have stolen Lenzo's Pictograph.[2] Although Tingle's good friend Zunari believes that he is falsely imprisoned and was only locked up because of his suspicious looks. Zunari will task Link with trying to free him.[3]

When Link first enters the town jail, Tingle will call out to him. Due to Link's clothing, Tingle will ask if Link is a Fairy.[4] He thinks because of Link's looks, that is why he thinks Link might help him out.[5] Tingle has long been looking for a fairy boy like Link, but was mistaken for some kind of troublemaker and imprisoned.[6] Tingle promises to give Link a fabulous present if he rescues him from the jail cell.[7][8]

After freeing him, Tingle will give Link the Tingle Tuner, or if playing The Wind Waker HD, a Tingle Bottle.[9] He will also give Link Tingle's Chart, which allows Link to find Tingle Island, as well as locations of Great Fairies where Link can receive Wallet Upgrades. The Tingle Tuner is an optional item for players who own a Game Boy Advance and a Nintendo GameCube - Game Boy Advance Cable, the player can then view a map of Link's current area on the Game Boy Advance screen where Tingle will provide Link with hints and advice, including secrets that can only be obtained using the Tingle Tuner such as the hidden Tingle Statues found in the games dungeons.

Link is later given the IN-credible Chart which shows the locations of the Triforce Charts. Link must eventually seek Tingle's services to decipher the Triforce charts for 398 Rupees each.

Tingle also has two brothers and a "friend" who dresses the same as he does. His younger brother Ankle can be found working on Tingle Island, his outfit is identical to Tingle's except Ankle is dressed in pink.

Tingle's older brother Knuckle, who wears a light blue Tingle suit, lives on Outset Island, but he can only be found by players using the Tingle Tuner, after finding him Knuckle will appear on Tingle Island.

David Jr. dresses in a white Tingle suit and is found alongside Ankle on Tingle Island. Unlike Ankle and Knuckle, David Jr. is not biologically related to Tingle, he apparently was found shipwrecked on Tingle Island where he was dressed up in the silly white outfit and forced to work on Tingle Island. He apparently continues to question why he still works there.

Figurine

Tingle
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Birthplace: Unknown
Favorite Things: Fairies, deciphering maps

It's been several years since Tingle first became enchanted with deciphering maps in the hopes it would help him find fairies, and he's lost many things during that time.

He's raising funds to begin his search for fairies, hoping to embark sometime in his thirties, while the lust of life is still upon him. At the age of 35, the pressure's on!

Four Swords Adventures

In Four Swords Adventures, when the Links cannot collect Force Gems fast enough, Tingle will fly in on his red balloon and snatch them up. If playing multiplayer mode, in each Hyrulean Adventure level there is a Tingle Tower, where eight minigames are available to play.

The Minish Cap

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In The Minish Cap, Link can find Tingle in South Hyrule Field just east of his house. Link can only reach Tingle after acquiring the Cane of Pacci from the Cave of Flames. Once the Cane of Pacci has been retrieved, Link can use it on a nearby hole to reach the higher platform that Tingle is on. Like in previous games, Tingle will note Link's green cap and clothes, thinking that he might be a fairy. He wants to fuse Kinstones and states that he has also given Kinstones to his brothers[10]

If Link makes a successful Kinstone Fusion with Tingle, a tree will be accessible in North Hyrule Field. After Link later fuses Kinstones with Ankle, Knuckle and David Jr., other trees will be accessible in North Hyrule Field and it will lead to Link acquiring the Magical Boomerang.

Link is able to return to Tingle at anytime to speak with him in which Tingle will let Link know how many possible Kinstone fusions there are remaining in the world. Link can also fuse random Green Kinstones with Tingle. After Link has fused all possible Kinstones, return to Tingle and talk to him to receive the Tingle Trophy.

Non-Canon Appearances

This section describes a subject that is or may be outside the core Zelda canon.

Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland

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Main article: Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland

Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland is the first game in the Tingle series, released in Japan and Europe.

Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love

Main article: Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love

Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love is the sequel to Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland.

Tingle's Balloon Fight

Main article: Tingle's Balloon Fight DS

Super Smash Bros. series

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"Tingle's appeared in quite a few games, most recently as you see him here in "The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker." This self-styled fairy is 35 years old and still single!

He calls up all sorts of effects at random."

Tingle is an Assist Trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl & Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, and periodically appears on the Great Bay stage as a stage hazard in Super Smash Bros. Melee & Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Hyrule Warriors

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"A balloon is this magical man's main weapon, and he uses it to bounce, float, and launch himself across the battlefield."

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Trivia

  • There is some concept art in the Spirit Tracks section of Hyrule Historia of a train car that is shaped like Tingle.[11]
  • Purlo, who runs the STAR Game in Twilight Princess, looks fairly similar to Tingle in terms of appearance. Eiji Aonuma has stated that Purlo is what Tingle would look like if he was a realistic character.
  • Numerous statues of Tingle can be found throughout the homes and shops of Spirit Tracks. Furthermore, a gold statue can be found at the Trading Post.
  • A doll that greatly resembles Tingle can be found on a shelf in Zelda's room at the Knight Academy in Skyward Sword. This presents quite a paradox in The Legend of Zelda universe, as Skyward Sword is the first game in the timeline and thus Tingle has yet to exist.

References

  1. "There's a weird guy by the sea! He just floats in the air... I wonder what he's like!" — Lynna City Child, Oracle of Ages.
  2. They caught the scoundrel, yet my possession remains outside my grasp. Perhaps it will rot forever with him in his cell. Why are good deeds so often repair with cruelty?" - Lenzo, The Wind Waker HD
  3. "But, I dare say, he was immediately arrested based on his somewhat suspicious looks and thrown right into jail. Yes, just locked up somewhere on this island. Needless to say, I'm really worried about him. Would you be so kind as to help free him from captivity? Indeed, it would be appreciated." - Zunari, The Wind Waker HD
  4. "Hmmmmmm! I see the same green clothes and the same green hat! By the look of you, I'd say... Sir! Could you, by chance, be...a fairy?" — Tingle, The Wind Waker.
  5. "Goodness! Did you feel my telepathy?! That's why you saved me, isn't it? Isn't it? Isn't it? Do not worry! Tingle knows without you telling him, sir! Yes, sir!" — Tingle, The Wind Waker.
  6. "Tingle is my name! I have been looking for you and your kind, for I, too, long to be one of the fairy folk! And yet, I was mistaken for some kind of troublemaker and put into this dreadful sort of place! How disrespectful!" — Tingle, The Wind Waker.
  7. "Please, Mr. Fairy... Rescue poor Tingle from this place and take him to where you and your kind live in splendor! If you help me, I will give you a fabulous present! Soooo..." — Tingle, The Wind Waker.
  8. "Please, Mr. Fairy! Please rescue poor Tingle and take him to where you and your kind live in harmony!" — Tingle, The Wind Waker.
  9. "Hoorayyyy! Thank you oh so VERRRY much! Here is Tingle's heartfelt gift of thanks! Tingle! Tingle! Kooloo-limpah! Become an item!" — Tingle, The Wind Waker.
  10. "That green cap and green clothes... Are you...perhaps...a fairy?! Woohaa! I knew it! I knew it! Tingle wants to be a fairy, too! Actually, Tingle has some Kinstones, you know! And I have given Kinstones to my brothers, too. If you can fuse Kinstones with me and each of my brothers, well... I don't want to give it away, but you'll get something very, very, VERY good! Good luck, Mr. Fairy!" — Tingle, The Minish Cap.
  11. "Design sketches depicting various railcars. Included are cars that never appeared in the game, including an imitation of an airplane, and another in the shape of Tingle." — Hyrule Historia, pg. 223