Clown Copter

The Clown Copter is a large flying vehicle used by Bowser (and sometimes the Koopalings); the vehicle is named for the clown face on its front, which can uncannily change its expression. Stored within the Clown Copter are Mecha-koopas and gigantic rolling balls known as "big steelies," as well as Bowser's occasional captives—such as Princess Peach, who was once held hostage within the vehicle as Bowser fought Mario atop his own castle ("Super Mario World"). In the "Dimension" saga, one Clown Copter is used by Larry Koopa for surveillance just prior to the Assault on Peach's Castle, and subsequently used during said attack to transport Bowser and the rest of the Koopalings right to the castle doors. Later on, Bowser flies the Clown Copter once more to chase the alliance of heroes across the water as they flee the Mushroom Kingdom, using Mecha-koopas and Big Steelies to obstruct their path. Finally, several Clown Copters are used by the Egg Robos during the War Above Earth, in which they become equipped with the Robos' own laser weapons; however, the vehicles themselves are easily destroyed by the combined firepower of the Star-Moon/Irken Armada.