Toppat Clan's Backstory Explained (Reginald Copperbottom, Right Hand Man, & more) Henry Stickmin 

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Reginald basically is every supervillain’s personality on steroids and IT WORKS he’s a good character and more people should realize that

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It makes sense that Terrence could be considered a worse leader than the party era guy since at least under him the clan was fun to be a part of.

I actually like how this makes the Toppats seems more like a family then a buisness or gang. They have values, and care about loyalty, strength, and honor

Why do two criminal stickfigures have a better realationship than I've had my whole life?

The Reginald copperbottom collection Prologue: finding the toppats Episode 1: becoming the leader Episode 2: defending the clan Episode 3: protecting the airship Episode 4: betraying the convict Episode 5: completing the mission

Right Hand Man and Reginald are the best pair in the whole franchise. They are so cool and important.

I think the Jaques painting is less him getting trapped and more like a snapshot in time, like if Henry jumped into any of the other paintings the same thing would happen, kind of like how you can replay missions in Mario 64, it is just a fragment of that part in time

I’m surprised that you didn’t mention the routes that have Right hand man as the leader. To be fair he doesn’t get many moments as chief, but it’s made clear that he’s still Reginalds right hand man, he’s leading because he was next in line, not because he wanted to lead. He’s fully content with Henry stealing the Gold train cart, and when he does go after Henry stealing the cart it’s because he stalled the train, possibly delaying the rocket launch, not because of the wealth inside. That implies to me That RHM isn’t a strong leader, he’s just trying to fulfil Reginalds final plans. It’s possible that RHM, despite being physically strong, won’t hold on to power because he’s not a natural leader, and could get replaced by Mr Macbeth or another high ranking Toppat (Probably not Sven)

Great video, I loved it! Though I like to think Reginald's second hat he has stacked on top of his original hat belonged to Terrence. It implies to me that Reginald dealt with Terrence and his poor leadership directly, probably using the same means if booting him off the airship like The Betrayed or the beginning of Toppat Civil Warfare, keeping the hat has a trophy to his victory and a sign of his influence. Interesting to note: if the second hat did belong to Terrence, then Reginald giving that same hat to Henry in RPE might hold some significance in how Reginald views Henry. By giving Henry, who has no prior knowledge of the clan or its history, the hat of the worst leader they've ever had on record, it might indicate to a few veteran members that Henry is not to be trusted despite his power. After all, when Henry is recruited properly with Ellie in TR, he gets his own custom made top hat and is welcomed in through a proper ceremony. That's just my take on it, though.

I think Sven was probably in charge of the space station project. It’s a high ranking position but one that pretty much just requires you to administrate and orchestrate rather than come up with your own ideas. He strikes me very much of the sort of person who is entirely happy to be important but not actually in charge of anything. However when the previous leadership was taken out he was in charge of their biggest ongoing project, possibly even the only way the clan had to bounce back. In that situation what is he to do? He can either take control or get shot in the back by someone else.

I'd like to think that, in the Toppat King Timeline, Henry got to see firsthand the true value of teamwork and mutual trust & cooperation, even among Thieves. And with the bond he chooses to foster alongside Ellie Rose, I'd hope that they'd continue to foster loyalty within the clan like Reg & RHM before them.

The theorizing here is really creative! Your ability to take things from characters personalities and infer that to their backstories is super impressive!

Reginald has been and always will be my favorite character. Also T.R.N.K could be Reynaldo the Brute

"Copper-Bottom means trustworthy" "i think this name fits well with Reginald, he really earned it" lmao i can't stop laughing

Henry Stickmin is one of the most underrated game ever made, it’s so funny, and the stakes are high, every character is great, and it’s just really fun

7:26 Jaques might have been the leader of the Toppats in the mid-90s, considering that he has an SM64 reference tied to him.

Very good episode, very creative! Now, for my Post-CtM theories on the top hat’s future. Toppat Recuits: Possibly really really good for the Toppat’s future. Reginald is already a good leader, and under his leadership, Henry is a great crook who can do some pretty insane heists Toppat King: In my eyes, undoubtedly the best for the future of the Toppats. When Henry works alone, he’s a very self centered, greedy, and risk taking. However, with Ellie as his right hand, I believe his selfish desires will be kept in check by the equally opportunistic yet more loyalty-valuing Ellie. Meanwhile, Reginald and RHM working as top ops in the clan means their unique skills can still utilized to the fullest. Toppats 4 Life: Likely the worst outcome where Henry Allies with the Toppats. Henry is left in charge without supervision, meaning he has no obstacles in driving the clan into the ground when it suits him. We learn he was a good leader in the Toppats, but he is not loyal to them, and will spend his days in luxury on board the space station, until a government surprise attack in the prototype space fighters brings an end to Henry, and the rest of the clan as well.

This has nothing to do with the video but I want to mention this The Two Ranks ItA:Relentless Bounty Hunter FtC:Presumed Dead Have RPG Game references And then the ending that uses those two ranks (little nest egg) also has an RPG Game reference

I always wondered why I had a bit of respect for Reginald,this explains it.

FINALLY. A lore dive to one of my favorite crime syndicates.

I always love when you post about the Henry Stickmin Series!

You know, building off this idea, there's an interesting contrast between the two endings where Henry solidifies his position as Toppat leader; 'Toppat 4 Life' and 'Toppat King'. In T4L, Henry becomes a singular 'strongman' leader by single-handedly beating back an attack on the clan to secure his position. Essentially he's become just like so many of the other singularly capable leaders of the Clan who we can see as more in it for themselves. While TK shows Henry actually takes more after Reginald; fighting alongside and sticking his neck out for Reg and other members, generally working and fighting for the betterment of the clan as a whole, and even establishing a co-leadership with Ellie just as Reginald did with RHM. Basically, the former ending shows Henry ditching everything Reginald learned and going back to the old ways, while the latter show Henry basically following Reginald's example as a leader.

Who else thinks 2 Left Thumbs should dive into the backstory of Dave Panpa?

I feel like the Sir Wilford to Terrence Suave happened in a similar fashion to the Lion King plot: Terrence kills Wilford, presumably in a way that no one immediately knew it was him. After some time during his reckless, incompetent leadership, Reginald, who likely looked up to Wilford, overthrew Terrence (who knows, maybe Wilford's ghost ratted him out to Reggie)

I imagine in the Toppat king timeline, Henry's portrait in the station (If he ever eventually got one) would list him as "One of the greatest leaders in Toppat history, single handedly saving the entire clan by putting his life on the line"

Here’s my theory for SirWilfordIV and Terrence Suave Story: At the time SirWilfordIV was the leader of the toppats and Terrence was second command Since Wilford was a smoker he most likely died of lung cancer or either killed in battle unexpectedly the clan panicked and replaced the leader with Terrence

Stuff I need to pass the schoolyear: I sleep Toppat Clan lore: *REAL SHIT*

32:32 I think that’s Sven Svenson there on the airship, so maybe he was the head of it, while working under Reginald who made it his main division

I am surprised that you forgot to talk about Henry after Rapidly Promoted Executive (RPE) Henry become the leader and the 3rd alt leader after Reginald

28:16 I just realized the guy from the opening cutscene of stealing the diamond was in the escape pod

I think Henry could be a good leader cause in the Toppat King ending, you get that by saving Ellie, which Henry didn't have to do in the first place o3o

3:34 I Love The Fact That There Is A Stickmin Who Is Thinking At This Part

Fun Fact: the mayor is a member of the Toppat Clan

I want to hear an explanation of what happened in the "Revenged" and "Space Resort" in terms of Tophat motivation

I think that the reason he was in the luxury escape pod during the Valient Hero ending is because VH follow GSPI where he is the leader so it would make sense that because he is the leader he deserves a spot in the escape pod.

I didn't want to be THAT guy but I think i should point out: 1. at 3:45 that isn't the picture of terrence because on his right is Reynaldo instead of sir Wilford IV. 2. Jaques Kensington was actually a leader before dusty because the painting left of Reynaldo doesn't look like Kensington's, also when henry jumped into his painting, he jumped from the left which means that his painting is actually on the right of the entrance henry came through (also i would be impossible for henry to jump into the painting left of reynaldo because of the toppat members in the way) btw sorry for bad english

Who needs to study math when there's Henry Stickman lore to be understood.

Thanks for making this video, I was looking forward to it and you didn't disappoint at all! Those two are my favourite characters from this series that I love so much.

I'm not sure if you've covered this, but in the intro at 1:25 has right hand man holding what seems to be the tf2 scout's bat

I watched the Charles analysis yesterday and then this comes out, nice

Technically Ellie Rose would count as a leader for the Toppat Clan Leader in Toppat Civil Warfare.

I'm surprised you haven't talked about how in completing the mission and fleeing the complex Reginald loses his second hat and gold chain because Henry became leader

*Toppat leader dies* Ali Gene: Yo we iz needin' like a new bossman

Also note that terrence suave carries jacques kensington’s gun

Could you please do one of these, but for the Wall?

Darn it these videos highlight so much! Canon or not this is why I love this game!!! Best video series of all time!

i like these theories, they make enough sense to possibly be canon

This doesn't feel, can't be canon, yet it's still just as good!

THIS IS GOING TO BE SO GOOD

How is it that each theory this guy makes on the game is a hundred times better than the last?

“And who’s there to support Reginald when things go wrong?” (Ad) “Ooey Gooey crunchy goodness! The only way to s’mores!”

Wow, I had no idea that the Stickmin lore could get this deep and rich. Really makes me want a Stickmin RPG game.

I hate these because of how right he is just pure respect for the time he takes to gather this info

2:57 Henry knows what is doing Look at his earpiece

Late at night here in the office, and this is very entertaining.

To be fair, in the T4L Henry is a the best leader in that ending. He ended the raid before it could even begin. And no toppats had to be left behind.

This video represents the game perfectly (The first 20 minutes)

I have a theory: What if Kensington What the 75th Leader of the Toppat Clan? Because his course says “Course 75” And the other leaders have numbers in the order they ruled! If that’s the case here’s how it is: 71: Dusty 72: Cloudface 73: Randy Radman 74: Reynaldo the Brute 75: Jacques Kensington 76: TRNK 77: Billy G 78: Sir Wilford IV 79: Terrence Suave 80: Reginald Copperbottom Future Leaders by ItA and CtM paths: GSPI Paths: 81: Sven Svenson CeO, TT and VH: Sven stays as leader SBO: Arrested by Government PBT Paths: JB and PP: Reginald stays as leader until is death TR: Reginald remains as leader and survives SSR: Arrested by Government RBH Paths: 81: RHM 82: Sven Svenson FM and LNE: RHM stays as leader CG and MBH: RHM stays as leader until his death or arrest, Sven becomes the 82nd Leader RPE Paths: 81: Henry Stickmin 82: Ellie Rose Note: Reginald says in TB that he became leader again. However, for simplicity sakes. I’ll count Reginald as “acting leader” and not the official leader of the Toppats. In R Henry was still the leader, but Reginald didn’t give Henry position of leader. So, Henry was leader until his death. In T4L, Reginald was acting leader and have Henry his position of leadership back. TCW: Henry dethroned, Ellie becomes the 82nd Leader TK and T4L: Henry stays as leader R: Henry stays as leader until his death Overall, Most CtM Paths reach the 81st Leader Some CtM Paths reach the 82nd Leader Few have Reginald Stay as the 80th Leader

This video kinda makes me feel for the toppats lmao 💀

Wow, you just made me respect Reginald copperbottom

God i love toppat so much. I wish i was there as one of them.

Hahahahaha i just saw the gremlin bio in this 13:51 greatest thing ever, better even than Charles' plans.

I was not ready for this 😂

Ok, did you have to put Vindicated in there? I legitimately almost cried when I saw what happened at the very end of Revenged.

You guys do realize that the topat with a cheese hat is found in almost every route

I think TRNK is Reynaldo the Brute Because he was popular and I guess they wanted him back But When he was revived as TRNK He didn't have any emotion other than being rude or some could say a brute

FUCK YEAH REGINALD EPISODE!

LETS GOOO MORE HENRY STICKMIN THEORIES

Henry is not the worst thing that hapenned to Toppats , the loyalist said he was pretty good leader , and he did alot of succesfull operation make the clan more rich , and in the toppat king ending regginald said , thanks to henrys effort we will able to deploy the space station

Reginald seems to be both a good and bad guy at the same time.

Just binged all ur videos

I mean... With that ending part of you describing them sticking together and weathering whatever and all that, is it really any surprise people ship them? It's certainly not so poetic in the games, but really. Great vid regardless lol

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This looks like it will be interesting

10:30 U telling me no one realized the Michael Jackson reference to his song "Billie Jean" which had the line "The Billie Jean is not my lover, she's just a girl who claims that I'm the one" Literally no one noticed???

Some1 count how many top hats/ top hat he said

If they ever team up with the government I think that would be cool

Isn't Billie G the one who spread them out into divisions in the first place because think about it there's no way trunk when made that decision and he's the most recent one and he's shown in the airship which means that he was the one who he was the one who made that decision plus Sir Wilford killed Billy and that's when the cracks formed.

at 31:26 it has the same toppat guy (the one with a black suit) at the museum in stealing the tunisian diamond when the intro cutscene plays

28:48 he then said he would not hesitate to leave people behind

23:09 Reg hahaha, funny nickname.

Imagine if 2 left thumbs explain the ccc

someone needs to make a HOI4 mod for the toppat clan

Itd be cool if you could do a video on the chaos control center!

i think Reginald Copperbottom is a reference to Oswald Cobblepot, more known as The Penguin

i have a Plot Twist to your Theory: what if RHM is Reginal's Father or Brother Figure? (i think latter fits in better with Reg's Leader Days)

Nice video. I know it’s kind of cliché but I was watching your playthrough last night.

2 Left Thumbs: Not Aggressively Evil or Vindictive Soundtrack: Vindicated by Ockeroid Me: *Notices the Tune Used* Nice...But I still don't cry over Vindicated.

Babe wake up, new henry stickmin lorr video dropped out

Bro i wanted to be in the topphat clan idk why tho

Woah A Henry stickmin video

Rhm name is alias in villains wiki and in the files his nickname is toppat bull

By the way, Billy G might be referencing "Billy Jeans" by Michael Jackson as the characters are "he's not my lover".

13:10 nostalgia.

A bit off topic but Beloved Rapture gave me immediate Chrono Trigger vibes to the point where I thought, for a second, that the sponsor was for Chrono Trigger. lol

You can’t blame us shipping Reggie and righty there’s loyal then there’s oh they’re definitely lovers

That topat 4 life outro was nice

I feel like Reginald and "Righthand man" are more like friends or brothers.