Tex

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Artwork of Tex the Penguin
Species Personality Gender
Penguin Smug Male
Birthday October 6th Libra
Favorite saying "Rules were made to be broken."
Catchphrase "picante"
Clothing Letter jacket (Blue)[nb 1]
Umbrella Busted umbrella[nb 2]
Blue umbrella[nb 3]
Main appearances

Other appearances
Names in other languages
 ボルト[nb 4]
 볼트[nb 7]
 Freddy
 Matze
 伏特[nb 5]
 Émilien
 Tomeo
 Tex
 伏特[nb 6]
 Émilien
 Tomeo
 Текс[nb 8]
Phrase in other languages
 ベイベッ
 베이베
 frio
 watschl
 宝宝
 gla gla
 siclaro
 picante
 寶寶
 gla gla
 siclaro
 огонек

Tex is a smug penguin villager in the Animal Crossing series. He first appeared in Animal Crossing: New Leaf and has appeared in all subsequent games. He is the only smug penguin in the series. His name may be a pun on "tuxedo," a suit that bears a resemblance to a penguin's feathers. His name may also relate to his catchphrase, "picante," which is Spanish for "spicy," since Tex-Mex cuisine tends to incorporate spicy food. His catchphrase contrasts with cold, something which penguins are associated with.

In New Horizons, Tex has the music hobby and may sing anywhere without the need of a stereo.

Characteristics

Appearance

Artwork of Tex from Welcome amiibo.

Tex is a white and navy blue penguin. His beak is multiple shades of gray, and he has black feet with dark gray areas. His eyes are half open, and have dull red circles around them. He appears to be based on an African penguin.

Personality

Below is a brief description of the smug personality. For more information, click here.

Tex has a smug personality. This means he will appear kind and gentlemanly when in conversation with the player. On numerous occasions, he will flirt with the player and admire them. Tex will occasionally talk about being into niche hobbies, like being a train fanatic or collecting plastic bottle caps. He will be very interested in fashion and will mention it often in conversations and letters.

Villager information

In New Leaf

In Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Tex cannot be one of the starting villagers in the player's town.

Tex
Rules were made to be broken.

Tex

Tex

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
October 6 Libra Smug picante
Default clothing Blue Letter Jacket NL Model.png Blue letter jacket
Default umbrella Busted Umbrella NL Model.png Busted umbrella
Favorites
Smallcheckmark.png Favorite style Rock 'n' roll
Smallxmark.png Least favorite style Official
Favorite color
 
Purple
Biography
Siblings Eldest of 4 kids
Skill Sprinting
Goal Basketball player
Halloween fear Ghost Mask NL Model.png Ghost mask
Coffee preferences
Type of beans Kilimanjaro
Amount of milk The regular amount
Amount of sugar Two spoonfuls

In New Horizons

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Tex can move onto the island the day after the campsite is built.

Tex
Rules were made to be broken.

Tex

Birthday Personality Catchphrase
October 6 Libra Smug (A) picante
Default clothing Letter Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Letter jacket (Blue)
Other default clothing
  • During rain (if not using umbrella): Raincoat (Blue) NH Icon.png Raincoat (Blue) & Outdoor Hat (Blue) NH Icon.png outdoor hat (Blue)
  • During snow: Short Peacoat (Black) NH Icon.png Short peacoat (Black) & Knit Hat (Black) NH Icon.png knit hat (Black)
  • Sleepwear and if sick: Pajama Dress (Gray) NH Icon.png Pajama dress (Gray)
  • While exercising: Athletic Jacket (Black) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Black)
  • While doing yoga: Tank (Black) NH Icon.png Tank (Black)
  • While sunbathing: Triangle Shades (Black) NH Icon.png Triangle shades
  • Fishing Tourney: Athletic Jacket (Black) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Black)
  • Bug-Off: Athletic Jacket (Black) NH Icon.png Athletic jacket (Black)
  • Bunny Day: Earth-Egg Outfit NH Icon.png Earth-egg outfit  & Earth-Egg Shell NH Icon.png earth-egg shell
  • Halloween: Vampire Costume (Black) NH Icon.png Vampire costume (Black) & Top Hat (Black) NH Icon.png top hat (Black)
  • Turkey Day: Straw Boater (Dark Brown) NH Icon.png Straw boater (Dark brown)
  • Turkey Day (chef): Chef's Outfit (Black) NH Icon.png Chef's outfit (Black) & Chef's Hat NH Icon.png chef's hat
  • Toy Day: Santa Hat NH Icon.png Santa hat
  • Countdown: Waistcoat (Black) NH Icon.png Waistcoat (Black)[nb 9]
  • Birthday & Wedding Season photoshoot: Waistcoat (Black) NH Icon.png Waistcoat (Black) & Top Hat (Black) NH Icon.png top hat (Black)[nb 10]

  • Happy Home Paradise DLC exclusive clothing:
  • As a student for the school: School Uniform with Necktie (Navy Blue) NH Icon.png School uniform with necktie (Navy blue)
  • As the teacher for the school: Checkered Sweater Vest (Light Brown) NH Icon.png Checkered sweater vest (Light brown) & Rimmed Glasses (Black) NH Icon.png rimmed glasses (Black)
  • As the cashier/employee for the restaurant: Café Uniform (Black) NH Icon.png Café uniform (Black)
  • As the chef/apprentice for the restaurant: Chef's Outfit (Black) NH Icon.png Chef's outfit (Black) & Chef's Hat NH Icon.png chef's hat
  • As a staff for the café: Diner Apron (Black) NH Icon.png Diner apron (Black)
  • As the receptionist for the hospital: Nurse's Jacket (Blue) NH Icon.png Nurse's jacket (Blue)
  • As the doctor for the hospital: Doctor's Coat (Black Necktie) NH Icon.png Doctor's coat (Black necktie)
  • As a patient for the hospital: Pajama Dress (Gray) NH Icon.png Pajama dress (Gray)
  • As the shop manager for the apparel shop: Staff Uniform (Yellow) NH Icon.png Staff uniform (Yellow)
  • While practicing hula: Hula Top (Red) NH Icon.png Hula top (Red) & Hibiscus Hairpin (Red) NH Icon.png hibiscus hairpin (Red)
  • While floating in the ocean: Horizontal-Striped Wet Suit (Black) NH Icon.png Horizontal-striped wet suit (Black) & Retro Shades (Gray) NH Icon.png retro shades (Gray)
  • During DJ KK's concerts: DJ KK Logo Tee (Neon Orange) NH Icon.png DJ KK logo tee (Neon orange)[nb 11] & Neon Shades (Orange & Lime) NH Icon.png neon shades (Orange & lime)
  • Default umbrella Blue Umbrella NH Icon.png Blue umbrella
    Initial NookPhone  Default Phone Case (White) NH Model.png  White
    Final NookPhone  Phone Case (Striped - Fabric 7) NH Model.png  Striped - Fabric 7
    Favorites
    Favorite styles Cool and Elegant
    Favorite colors
     
    Black
    and
     
    Gray
    Hobby Music
    Handheld items
    Bag Paper Bag NH Model.png Paper
    Book Music Book Interior NH Texture.png Music
    Food Lollipop Food NH Model.png Lollipop
    Drink Soda can Drink NH Model.png Soda can
    Popsicle Ramune-soda Popsicle NH Model.png Ramune-soda
    Ideal clothing for Tex – Black / Gray Cool and Elegant clothing
    Villagers prefer clothing that matches any one of their favorite colors or styles.
    For brevity, the following list only shows clothing that matches both favorite colors and one favorite style.
    Name Image Price Available from
    Animal-stripes tee (Zebra) Animal-Stripes Tee (Zebra) NH Icon.png  960 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Baji jeogori (Black) Baji Jeogori (Black) NH Icon.png  2,520 Bells  Able Sisters
    Camo bomber-style jacket (Gray) Camo Bomber-Style Jacket (Gray) NH Icon.png  1,400 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Camo tee (Gray) Camo Tee (Gray) NH Icon.png  960 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Chesterfield coat (Black) Chesterfield Coat (Black) NH Icon.png  2,320 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Collarless coat (Gray) Collarless Coat (Gray) NH Icon.png  2,000 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Edo-period merchant outfit (Gray) Edo-Period Merchant Outfit (Gray) NH Icon.png  2,080 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Fedora (Gray) Fedora (Gray) NH Icon.png  1,100 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Fedora (Black) Fedora (Black) NH Icon.png  1,100 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Figure-skating costume (Black) Figure-Skating Costume (Black) NH Icon.png  2,880 Bells  Able Sisters
    Flashy hairpin (Black) Flashy Hairpin (Black) NH Icon.png  2,340 Bells  Able Sisters
    Flight jacket (Black) Flight Jacket (Black) NH Icon.png  1,680 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Gilet and shirt (Gray) Gilet and Shirt (Gray) NH Icon.png  1,120 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Hakama with crest Hakama with Crest NH Icon.png  4,800 Bells  Able Sisters
    Leopard tee (Gray) Leopard Tee (Gray) NH Icon.png  800 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Magic-academy robe (Black) Magic-Academy Robe (Black) NH Icon.png  2,040 Bells  Able Sisters
    Morning coat Morning Coat NH Icon.png  2,500 Bells  Able Sisters
    Ninja costume (Gray) Ninja Costume (Gray) NH Icon.png  2,240 Bells  Able Sisters
    Oversized shawl overshirt (Gray) Oversized Shawl Overshirt (Gray) NH Icon.png  1,120 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Parka undercoat (Gray) Parka Undercoat (Gray) NH Icon.png  2,320 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Patchwork coat (Gray) Patchwork Coat (Gray) NH Icon.png  2,380 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Pirate eye patch Pirate Eye Patch NH Icon.png Not for sale  Gullivarrr
    Princess dress (Gray) Princess Dress (Gray) NH Icon.png  5,500 Bells  Able Sisters
    Python-print jacket (Gray) Python-Print Jacket (Gray) NH Icon.png  2,400 Bells  Able Sisters
     Apparel shop
    Quilted down jacket (Gray) Quilted Down Jacket (Gray) NH Icon.png  1,400 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Reflector Reflector NH Icon.png  560 Bells  Able Sisters
    Retro shades (Gray) Retro Shades (Gray) NH Icon.png  1,560 Bells  Able Sisters
    Samurai hakama (Black) Samurai Hakama (Black) NH Icon.png  2,520 Bells  Able Sisters
    Samurai shirt (Black) Samurai Shirt (Black) NH Icon.png  6,720 Bells  Able Sisters
    Shawl-and-dress combo (Black) Shawl-and-Dress Combo (Black) NH Icon.png  2,000 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Spider-web tee Spider-Web Tee NH Icon.png  960 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Tailcoat (Black) Tailcoat (Black) NH Icon.png  2,500 Bells  Able Sisters
    Text shirt (Black) Text Shirt (Black) NH Icon.png  800 Bells  Mabel
     Able Sisters
    Thank-you Dad apron (Black) Thank-You Dad Apron (Black) NH Icon.png  1,100 Bells  Nook Shopping
    Vampire costume (Black) Vampire Costume (Black) NH Icon.png  2,600 Bells  Able Sisters
    Venetian carnival mask (Silver) Venetian Carnival Mask (Silver) NH Icon.png  2,400 Bells  Nook Shopping
    Viking top (Gray) Viking Top (Gray) NH Icon.png  2,500 Bells  Able Sisters
    More Black Items
    More Gray Items
    More Cool Items
    More Elegant Items

    In Happy Home Paradise

    Tex
    Thought bubble I need a studio-style vacation home for band practice.
    Client's vision Practice Studio for the Band
    Required items Effects Rack
    Amp
    Mic Stand
    Favorite song  K.K. Ballad
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
    Interior:
    Clothing:

    House

    In New Leaf

    In New Horizons

    Exterior of Tex's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Interior of Tex's house in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
    Exterior:
    Shape: House shape #1
    Roof:  Black striped roof
    Siding:  Simple black-brick trim
    Door:  Deep-green simple door
    Interior:
    Items:
    Wall:  Ice Wall
    Floor:  Ice Flooring
    Music:  K.K. D&B

    Other appearances

    In Happy Home Designer

    Tex
    Rules were made to be broken.

    Tex's Happy Home Designer icon


    Example of Tex's Happy Home Designer house
    Official example
    Tex
    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    October 6 Libra Smug picante
    Default clothing Blue Letter Jacket HHD Icon.png Blue letter jacket
    Umbrella Busted Umbrella HHD Icon.png Busted umbrella
    House request
    Thought bubble I want a studio in my house so I can rock out with my buddies at band practice!
    Client's vision A rehearsal room for a band.
    Required items Effects rack
    Amp
    Mic stand
    Favorite song  Surfin' K.K.
    Unlocked items
    Furniture:
  •  Rock guitar
  •  Electric guitar
  •  Metal guitar
  •  Double-neck guitar
  •  Electric bass
  •  Mic stand
  •  Snare drum
  •  Drum set
  •  Speaker
  •  Effects rack
  •  Sound mixer
  •  Floor monitor
  •  Amp
  •  Big amp
  •  Surfin' K.K.
  •  Tex's pic
  • Interior:
  •  Stage-floor rug
  •  White tile wall
  •  Stripe carpet
  • Clothing:
  •  Black-denim jacket
  •  Acid-washed jacket
  •  Blue letter jacket
  •  Worn-out jeans
  •  Steel-toed boots
  •  Lace-up boots
  •  Busted umbrella
  • Starting house: Default exterior of Tex's house in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer

    In amiibo Festival

    Tex

    Tex

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    October 6 Libra Smug picante
    Clothing Blue Letter Jacket HHD Icon.png Blue letter jacket
    Umbrella Busted Umbrella HHD Icon.png Busted umbrella
    amiibo card traits
    Dice value 4
    Hand sign Rock
    Desert Island Escape traits
    Movement Desert Island Escape movement icon.png ×6
    Hunger Desert Island Escape hunger icon.png ×2
    Vision Desert Island Escape vision icon.png ×1
    Favorite fruit Desert Island Escape favorite fruit icon.png Lychee

    In Pocket Camp

    "You're a fan of Tex, are you? ...Me too."
    — A Message from Tex, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

    Tex is one of the 40 villagers in Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp who have been in the game since its release.

    Tex
    Rules were made to be broken.

    Tex

    Birthday Personality Catchphrase
    October 6 Libra Smug picante
    Default clothing Blue letter jacket
    Biography
    Description Tex is a very serious young man - serious about parties, serious about fashion, and serious about getting paid.
    Preferred theme Cool
    Primary reward Cotton
    Version added 0.9.0
    Date unlocked October 25, 2017
    How to invite Required friendship level: 3

    Drum set
    Effects rack
    Amp
    Speaker
    Sleek chair

    Friendship rewards
    Level 7 Blue letter jacket
    Sparkle stones
    Level 9 Sparkle stones
    Level 15 Crafting request:
    Rock guitar
    Level 20 Tex's pic
    Sparkle stones
    Level 25[nb 12] Sparkle stones
    Related items for Tex
    Scrapbook Memory appearances
    Name Image Required?
    Mermaid Mystery Mermaid Mystery PC.png No
    Sherb's Rainy-Day Respite Sherb's Rainy-Day Respite PC.png No

    Card profiles

    amiibo card

    340 Tex amiibo card NA.png

    Card back

    Amiibo Card Back.png

    #340 Tex - Series 4
    Star sign: Libra
    Birthday: October 6
    Dice value: 4
    Hand sign: Rock

    Gallery

    Trivia

    Names in other languages

    Japanese ボルト
    Boruto
    Bolt or Volt, most likely named after the Humboldt penguin

    Korean 볼트
    Bolteu
    Bolt or Volt, most likely named after the Humboldt penguin

    Simplified Chinese 伏特
    Fú tè
    -

    Russian Текс
    Teks
    Same as English name

    Dutch Tex Same as English name

    German Matze -

    European Spanish Tomeo -

    European French Émilien -

    Italian Freddy From freddo, Italian for cold

    See also

    Notes

    1. Called "blue letter jacket" prior to New Horizons
    2. Prior to New Horizons
    3. New Horizons
    4. Boruto
    5. Fú tè
    6. Fú tè
    7. Bolteu
    8. Teks
    9. Tex's headwear during the Countdown can either be the New Year's silk hat or the New Year's hat, each rotating every year. The hat's variation will vary depending on what variations Tom Nook is selling at his stand.
    10. If it is Tex's birthday, his headwear will be replaced with the birthday hat (Blue variation).
    11. If it is DJ KK's first time performing on the archipelago, Tex will instead wear a Paradise Planning event tee (Red variation)
    12. Repeats for levels 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, and 80