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[[File:Blowout Blast Art 03.jpg|thumb|400px|Kirby fires out a [[Star Bullet]].]]
[[File:KBBl Star Bullet artwork.jpg|thumb|400px|Kirby fires out a [[Star Bullet]].]]


The term '''Star''' refers to many different entities within the ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' series. As such, stars take on many different forms and functions. The term is most commonly used to refer to the [[Star Bullet]]s that [[Kirby]] spits out at his enemies.
The term '''Star''' refers to many different entities within the ''[[Kirby (series)|Kirby]]'' series. As such, stars take on many different forms and functions. The term is most commonly used to refer to the [[Star Bullet]]s that [[Kirby]] spits out at his enemies.


==List of Stars (or entities with 'Star' in their names)==
==List of Stars (or entities with 'Star' in their names)==
*[[Ability Star]]s are star-shaped objects that contain the essence of a [[Copy Ability]]. They often fall out of Kirby when he is hit by a strong attack or can be discarded at will.
*'''[[Ability Star]]s''' are star-shaped objects that contain the essence of a [[Copy Ability]]. They often fall out of Kirby when he is hit by a strong attack or can be discarded at will.
*[[Assist Star]]s are star-shaped [[Bubble (container)|bubble]]s that hold [[Food]] items, which can be stored for later use.
*'''[[Action Star]]s''' are star-shaped items which cause random things to happen when struck in the [[Kirby Fighters (series)|''Kirby Fighters'' games]].
*The [[Friend Star]] is a special star-shaped vehicle that Kirby and his allies can ride on in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. It also can transform into the [[Star Allies Sparkler]].
*'''[[Assist Star]]s''' are star-shaped [[Bubble (container)|bubble]]s that hold [[Food]] items, which can be stored for later use.
*[[Bonus Star]]s are collectable items in ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' which add sections to the [[Goal Game]] wheel at the end of the stage.
*'''[[Blue Star]]s''' are collectible items in ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]'' that lets Kirby access a [[Sub-Game]] menu called the '''Bonus Star'''.
*[[Heart Star]]s are collectible items from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' which are obtained from various denizens of [[Popstar]] in gratitude for tasks that Kirby can perform in each stage. Collecting them is necessary to obtain the true ending of the game.
*'''[[Bonus Star]]s''' are collectable items in ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' which add sections to the [[Goal Game]] wheel at the end of the stage.
*[[Mr. Star]] is a character from ''[[Kirby's Super Star Stacker]]'' who is blasted into pieces by [[King Dedede]]. Kirby helps him put himself back together again by collecting the pieces from various foes.
*'''[[Buddy Star Blaster]]''' is a special item that appears in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' which requires two teammates to activate and blasts the opposing team with a laser.
*[[Point Star]]s are collectible stars that take on various forms throughout the series. Collecting enough of them will net Kirby a [[1-Up]].
*'''[[Dropped Star]]s''' are stars that appear after [[Boss]]es and [[Mid-Boss]]es perform certain attacks, which Kirby can inhale and spit back at them.
*Planet [[Popstar]] is Kirby's star-shaped home world. Other planets are often referred to as 'stars' as well.
*'''[[Far-Flung Starlight Heroes]]''' is the fourth level in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', taking place in deep space.
*[[Recoil Star]]s are stars that appear after [[Boss]]es and [[Mid-Boss]]es perform certain attacks, which Kirby can inhale and spit back at them.
*The '''[[Friend Star]]''' is a star-shaped vehicle that Kirby and his allies can ride on in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. It also can transform into the '''[[Star Allies Sparkler]]'''.
*Secondary characters can jump to [[Kirby]]'s location using a [[Space Jump]], which temporarily transforms them into a star.
*'''[[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!]]''' is an [[Extra Mode]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' that lets Kirby's [[Friend]]s and [[Dream Friend]]s play through a shortened version of the game.
*[[Sparkling Stars]] are objects that provide light and energy to [[Dream Land]]. [[King Dedede]] once stole them, prompting Kirby to go get them back.
*'''[[Heart Star]]s''' are collectible items from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' which are obtained from various denizens of [[Popstar]] in gratitude for tasks that Kirby can perform in each stage. Collecting them is necessary to obtain the true ending of the game.
*[[Star Blocks]] are a regular occurrence in Kirby games and can be smashed or inhaled.
*'''''[[It's Kirby Time: The Gift of a Star]]''''' is the second book in the ''[[It's Kirby Time]]'' series.
*[[Star Bullet]]s are Kirby's primary means of attack when he has no [[Copy Ability]].
*'''[[Kirby's heroic heart]]''' is a star-shaped object (sometimes just called the '''star''') which is used to guide the Kirbys in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' and is evidently part of Kirby himself.
*[[Star Dream]] is an [[Ancients|ancient]] computer once appropriated by the [[Haltmann Works Company]] to fuel their operations.
*The '''[[Lor Starcutter]]''' is a flying ship owned by [[Magolor]], which has star patterns and symbols.
*The [[Starship]] is a flying spacecraft that Kirby uses to battle the [[Galactic NOVA]].
*'''[[Mr. Star]]''' is a character from the Super Famicom version of ''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|Kirby's Star Stacker]]'' who is blasted into pieces by [[King Dedede]]. Kirby helps him put himself back together again by collecting the pieces from various foes.
*The [[Star Rod]] is a weapon that allows Kirby to fire star-shaped projectiles at [[Nightmare]].
*'''[[Phantom Star Gerath]]''' is a massive asteroid that acts as the primary threat of the episode [[Prediction Predicament - Part II]] of ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''.
*The term [[Star Warrior]] is used in [[Kirby: Right Back At Ya!|the anime]] to refer to a specific order of warriors who keep the peace in the universe - Kirby and [[Meta Knight]] being the most noteworthy examples.
*'''[[Point Star]]s''' are collectible stars that take on various forms throughout the series. Collecting enough of them will net Kirby a [[1-Up]].
*The [[Triple Star]] Cane allows Kirby to fire up to three star-shaped projectiles outward, which will then return to him.
*'''Planet [[Popstar]]''' is Kirby's star-shaped home world.
*The [[Warp Star]] is a regularly occurring star that allows Kirby to travel great distances by riding it.  
**Likewise, other '''[[planet]]s''', especially those visited in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'', are often referred to as 'stars' as well, despite only Popstar resembling a star.
**Similarly, other such vehicles, like the ones in ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', are often referred to as 'Stars'.
*'''[[Red Star]]s''' are collectible items in ''[[Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble]]''. Finding them all is necessary for [[100% completion]] of that game.
*Secondary characters can jump to [[Kirby]]'s location using a '''[[Space Jump]]''', which temporarily transforms them into a star.
*'''[[Sparkling Star]]s''' are objects that provide light and energy to [[Dream Land]]. [[King Dedede]] once stole them, prompting Kirby to go get them back.
*'''[[Star Block]]s''' are a regular occurrence in Kirby games and can be smashed or inhaled.
*'''[[Star Bullet]]s''' are Kirby's primary means of attack when he has no [[Copy Ability]].
*'''[[Star Catcher]]''' is a bonus game in ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]'' that involves catching stars while avoiding bombs.
*'''[[Star Chest]]s''' are items that can be collected during '''Star Quests''' in ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''.
*'''[[Star Coin]]s''' are collectible coins in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''. They are similar to Point Stars, but instead of granting 1-Ups, they are used as a currency.
*The '''[[Star Compass]]''' is a magical compass in ''[[Kirby and the Search for the Dreamy Gears!]]'' that tracks down the gears of an [[Galactic Nova|ancient machine]].
*A '''[[Star Dash]]''' is a move in ''[[Kirby and the Rainbow Curse]]'' that lets [[Kirby]] dash forward to defeat enemies and destroys blocks.
*'''[[Star Dream]]''' is an [[List of rumors of ancient civilizations in the Kirby series|ancient]] computer once appropriated by the [[Haltmann Works Company]] to fuel their operations.
**'''[[Star Dream Soul OS]]''' is a tougher, more powerful and destructive version of Star Dream that appears in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot|Kirby: Planet Robobot's]]'' [[The True Arena|True Arena]].
*'''[[Star Lavadom]]''' is a stage in [[Far-Flung Starlight Heroes]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.
*The '''[[Star Rod]]''' is a wish-granting item that was stolen from the [[Fountain of Dreams]] and its absence is upsetting the sleep of the residents of Dream Land. It is later used as a weapon that allows Kirby to fire star-shaped projectiles at [[Nightmare]].
*The '''[[Star Seal]]s''' are five [[Treasure]]s found in ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' that unlock [[Secret Sea]] once all are collected.
*The '''[[Starship]]''' is a flying spacecraft that Kirby uses to battle [[Galactic Nova]].
*The '''[[Star Shooter]]''' is a [[transformation (Kirby's Epic Yarn)|transformation]] in ''[[Kirby's Epic Yarn]]'' based on the [[Starship]].
*'''[[Star Slam Heroes]]''' is a [[Sub-Game]] in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' that involves four [[Kirby (species)|Kirby]]s timing their inputs to slam meteors back into space.
*The term '''[[Star Warrior]]''' is used in [[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!|the anime]] to refer to a specific order of warriors who keep the peace in the universe - [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] and [[Meta Knight (anime character)|Meta Knight]] being the most noteworthy examples.
*The '''[[Triple Star]]''' Cane allows Kirby to fire up to three star-shaped projectiles outward, which will then return to him.
*A '''[[Twirling Star Rocket]]''' is a [[hazard]] primarily found in [[Wondaria Remains]] in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''.
*The '''[[Warp Star]]''' is a regularly occurring star that allows Kirby to travel great distances by riding it.
**The '''[[3D Warp Star]]''' is a variant of the Warp Star that lets Kirby travel between the foreground and background of stages.
**Similarly, other such vehicles, like the majority of '''[[Air Ride Machine]]s''', are often referred to as 'Stars'.


And finally, there are a great deal of background stars, as one might expect, in the night sky in various places. There are also places where Kirby walks on stars, such as the eternal planet [[Halfmoon]]. Stars are also used as a decorative motif on all sorts of structures in the series.
And finally, there are a great deal of background stars, as one might expect, in the night sky in various places. There are also places where Kirby walks on stars, such as the eternal planet [[Halfmoon]]. Stars are also used as a decorative motif on all sorts of structures in the series.
==Games==
Some games in the ''Kirby'' series also have the word "Star" in their names.
*'''''[[Kirby Super Star]]'''''
*'''''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Game Boy)|Kirby's Star Stacker]]''''' on [[Game Boy]]
*'''''[[Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)|Kirby's Star Stacker]]''''' on [[Super Famicom]]
*'''''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'''''
*'''''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'''''
**The final level of this game is fittingly also called '''[[Kirby Star Allies (level)|Kirby Star Allies]]'''.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:starrod.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Kirby using the Star Rod]]
[[File:KNiDL Star Rod Kirby artwork.png|thumb|200px|Artwork of Kirby using the Star Rod]]
*The Japanese name of the ''Kirby'' series - ''Hoshi no Kabi'' - directly translates to ''Kirby of the Stars'', signifying the importance of stars in the series.
*The Japanese, Chinese and Korean names of the ''Kirby'' series - {{furi|星|ほし}}のカービィ / 星之卡比 / 별의 커비 (''Hoshi no Kābyi''/''xīng zhī kǎ bǐ''/''byeorui keobi'') - directly translate to ''Kirby of the Stars'', signifying the importance of stars in the series.
*On several occasions, the stars from Kirby's homeworld [[Dream Land]] have been stolen and it is up to Kirby to return them to their rightful place.
*On several occasions, [[Sparkling Stars|the stars]] from Kirby's home world of [[Dream Land]] have been stolen, leaving it up to Kirby to return them to their rightful place.
*The Star Rod is also the focus of ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' where it has been stolen from the [[Fountain of Dreams]] and its absence is upsetting the sleep of the residents of Dream Land
*A star is often used as the symbol of the ''Kirby'' series and is used as such in the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series.
*A star is often used as the symbol of the Kirby series and is used as such in the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series.
*In ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', Kirby and friends visit many different planets - each of them are called "stars" despite only [[Popstar]] having any resemblance to a star.
 
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Kirby fires out a Star Bullet.

The term Star refers to many different entities within the Kirby series. As such, stars take on many different forms and functions. The term is most commonly used to refer to the Star Bullets that Kirby spits out at his enemies.

List of Stars (or entities with 'Star' in their names)[edit]

And finally, there are a great deal of background stars, as one might expect, in the night sky in various places. There are also places where Kirby walks on stars, such as the eternal planet Halfmoon. Stars are also used as a decorative motif on all sorts of structures in the series.

Games[edit]

Some games in the Kirby series also have the word "Star" in their names.

Trivia[edit]

Artwork of Kirby using the Star Rod
  • The Japanese, Chinese and Korean names of the Kirby series - ほしのカービィ / 星之卡比 / 별의 커비 (Hoshi no Kābyi/xīng zhī kǎ bǐ/byeorui keobi) - directly translate to Kirby of the Stars, signifying the importance of stars in the series.
  • On several occasions, the stars from Kirby's home world of Dream Land have been stolen, leaving it up to Kirby to return them to their rightful place.
  • A star is often used as the symbol of the Kirby series and is used as such in the Super Smash Bros. series.