Topi

Topis are short creatures that normally inhabit arctic climates. They are common enemies in the Nintendo Entertainment System title, Ice Climber). Topis later appear as an enemy in the stage Icicle Mountain in Adventure Mode.

In the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. Melee, Topis are blue seals rather than the round yetis with white fur coats seen in Western versions. The reason for this change is actually based on the enemy's original appearance in the Nintendo Entertainment System version of Ice Climber; although Topis originated in the Japanese version of their first appearance as the seals Japanese gamers are familiar with, issues regarding animal cruelty eventually changed them to more "fictional" creatures for International versions of both Ice Climber and Super Smash Bros. Melee. However, the Vs. Ice Climber edition (and its Japan-only Disk System port) contains the overseas design.