"As long as he's walking, Bob-ombs seems cute. Be very careful when he starts to flash. He will explode destroying everything around him." -SMB3 Instruction Manual

"The only enemy from SMB2 to appear in this adventure, Bob-omb explodes after being stomped."
-SMB3 Strategy Guide

"These explode and scatter stars after a set time. Some of the Bob-ombs use paarachutes to drop from the sky. These little guys are a real blast." -SMW Instruction Manual

"When the timer ticks down on these little explosive, they go off with an incredible impact that takes out everything in the vicinity." -Mario Mania

"Don't let Bob explode near you! Kick him away or pick him up and throw him. Don't carry him for too long, though, or you'll be seeing stars." -Mario Mania

"Part of the airbone attack unit, Parabombs fall from the sky to attack on land. Take them out before they light by attacking their parachutes." -Mario Mania (Parabomb)

"Sometimes Bob-omb is encased in a protective bubble. Take away his advantage by bursting the bubble, then attack quickly before he explodes." -Mario Mania (Bubble Bob-omb)

"Bob-ombs have short fuses, but you can put one out by grabbing it from behind using the B Button. Push the B Button a second time to throw the explosive character." -Super Mario 64 Strategy Guide

"The explosive power of a Bob-omb is not to be trifled with. If you enter a battle with one, be prepared to finish it off quickly, because it can deal heavy damage. When a Bob-omb begins to blink, you know it's about to explode!" -Paper Mario Player's Guide

"These little guys are just what they appear to be: walking bombs. Pick one up and hurl it for an incredibly potent attack. If no one picks them up, Bob-ombs light their own fuses and start wandering around, armed and dangerous. In Super Mario 64, Bob-ombs chased Mario down once they noticed him. Pink Bob-ombs are nice and capable of speech." -Super Smash Bros. Melee