Editing Blocky

{{Infobox-MidBoss
|image=[[File:SKC Blocky Art.png|200px]]
|caption=In-game artwork of '''Blocky''' from ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''.
|game1=''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'' (1995)
|game= <small>''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''<br>''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''</small>
|lastgame=''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'' (2019)
|copy ability=[[Stone]]
|similar=[[Rocky]], [[Moundo]]
}}
'''Blocky''' is a [[Mid-Boss]] that appears relatively frequently throughout the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]]. He has a gray or pale purple dense body of stone that is shaped like a cube with two round eyes and a simple mouth. Two cuboids made of the same material are located below the cubic body and serve as the creature's feet. He appears to be very heavy, a fact which is reflected by his main method of attack: trying to crush [[Kirby]] with his body mass. Defeating and inhaling him yields the [[Stone]] ability for Kirby. Blocky usually appears as a [[Mid-Boss]], or inherits another function that consists of opposing Kirby. Blocky follows a similar concept as [[Rocky]], who is also a creature made of stone, albeit Rocky more resembles a natural rock.

In early games, Blocky was much simpler in appearance and had a smile as his default expression. Starting with his appearance in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', he was given an overhaul, now bearing a tall cobbled frame with a more dour expression. His appearance in ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' is more different still, depicting him with long skinny arms and legs and a sumo wrestler's outfit.

==Game appearances==
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Blocky's video game appearances &nbsp;
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!Game
!Role
!Notes
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|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''
|Mid-Boss
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|''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''
|Enemy
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|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
|Mid-Boss
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|''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''
|Enemy
|Enemy in the [[Kirby Brawlball]] Sub-Game.
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|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Mid-Boss
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|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|Mid-Boss
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|''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''
|Boss
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|''[[Super Kirby Clash]]''
|Boss
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|}
===''Kirby's Dream Land 2''===
[[File:KDL2 Iceberg 1-6.png|thumb|Kirby and Rick battling Blocky in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''.]]
[[File:KDL2 Blocky sprite.png]] Blocky debuts in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]'', acting as one of the [[Mid-Boss]]es. He attacks using charges and body slams, and will cause a rock to appear when crashing into a wall or floor, which can be used against him. When defeated, Blocky can be inhaled for the [[Stone]] ability.

====Locations====
Blocky appears in the following levels and stages:

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=8|Blocky locations in ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' &nbsp;
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!Stage
![[Grass Land (Kirby's Dream Land 2)|Grass Land]]
![[Big Forest]]
![[Ripple Field (Kirby's Dream Land 2)|Ripple Field]]
![[Iceberg (Kirby's Dream Land 2)|Iceberg]]
![[Red Canyon]]
![[Cloudy Park (Kirby's Dream Land 2)|Cloudy Park]]
![[Dark Castle]]
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|Stage 1
|{{N}}
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|{{Y}}
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|Stage 2
|{{N}}
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|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
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|Stage 3
|{{N}}
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|Stage 4
|N/A
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|N/A
|{{N}}
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|Stage 5
|N/A
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|N/A
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
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|Stage 6
|N/A
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|{{N}}
|{{N}}
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|Stage 7
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|{{N}}
|}

===''Kirby's Block Ball''===
[[File:KBBa Blocky sprite.png]] Blocky is a common [[enemy]] in ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''. He takes two hits to defeat, and is worth 600 points each time he is hit. He drops a Block Flip item on defeat.

===''Kirby's Dream Land 3''===
[[File:KDL3 Iceberg Stage 6 screenshot 05.png|thumb|200px|Kirby battling Blocky in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''.]]
[[File:KDL3 MB Blocky.png]] Blocky appears in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]'' as one of six Mid-Bosses in total. He is encountered alongside all the other Mid-Bosses in the sixth stage of the [[Iceberg (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Iceberg]]. In battle, Blocky tries to rush into Kirby, crushing him into the wall, or he jumps around and attempts to flatten Kirby underneath him. The heavy impact of Blocky's attack create [[Dropped Star]]s which Kirby can inhale and use as projectile weapons against this Mid-Boss. After Blocky is defeated, Kirby can inhale him to obtain the Stone ability. Blocky also appears in the enemy parade during the [[bad ending]].

===''Kirby Mass Attack''===
Blocky reappears in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' in the mini-game [[Kirby Brawlball]]. He is found in the [[Lololo & Lalala]] mini-boss battle. Blocky walks around, trying to block Kirby from hitting Lololo & Lalala. He may also occasionally ground pound to try and attack Kirby. if successful, this attack could make Kirby drop down the hole back into the main pinball part.

===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
Blocky returns and makes his first 3D appearance in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', once again as a Mid-Boss. His battle strategy is similar to that of ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', but with two added attacks: one is enlarging in the background and falling forward in order to squash Kirby, while the other is the "Dice Rush," which has Blocky rolling around the arena in another attempt to flatten Kirby. After most moves, Blocky will harden and be invincible for a few seconds. A powered-up version called '''Blocky DX''' exists in this game.

====Locations====
In ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', Blocky can be found in the following levels and stages:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=9|Blocky locations in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' &nbsp;
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!Stage
!Stage 1
!Stage 2
!Stage 3
!Stage 4
!Stage 5
!Stage 6 EX
!Stage 7 EX
!Stage 8 EX
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![[Fine Fields]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|N/A
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![[Lollipop Land]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
|N/A
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![[Old Odyssey]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
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![[Wild World]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
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![[Endless Explosions]]
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
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![[Royal Road]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|}

<gallery>
KTD Blocky.png|Blocky in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Blocky DX.png|Blocky DX
</gallery>

===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
Blocky returns in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', and is unchanged in function compared to his appearance in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', despite now possessing some robotic parts. His upgraded variant in this game is known as '''Blocky 2.0'''.
====Locations====
In ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', Blocky can be found in the following levels and stages:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=9|Blocky locations in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' &nbsp;
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!Stage
!Stage 1
!Stage 2
!Stage 3
!Stage 4
!Stage 5
!Stage 6 EX
!Stage 7 EX
!Stage 8 EX
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![[Patched Plains]]
|{{N}}
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|N/A
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![[Resolution Road]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
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![[Overload Ocean]]
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
![[Gigabyte Grounds]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|-
![[Rhythm Route]]
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
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![[Access Ark]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|}

===''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe'' & ''Super Kirby Clash''===
[[File:SKC Blocky.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Blocky's in-game appearance from ''Super Kirby Clash''.]]
{{Quote|He may look slow and heavy, but this blockhead can move fast!|Flavor text from ''Team Kirby Clash Deluxe''}}
Blocky is encountered three times during ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''. He fights in much the same way as before, but is increased in size, and his moves made more lengthy. He also turns invincible more than before. 

Blocky returns as an opponent in ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', with much the same strategy as he had in the game's predecessor. Although not changed in fundamental look, the upgrade in the game's fidelity gives Blocky a detailed rough texture which better sells the idea that he is made of stone. Blocky is encountered in six separate Quests, and in two cases, he is paired up with another enemy; one being [[Hornhead]] (as part of Team Tough Stuff) and the other being [[Bonkers]] (as part of Team Heavy Hitter).

====Attacks====
{{Quote|The blockhead is back! Watch out for his Dice Rush, or you'll fall flat!|Flavor text from ''Super Kirby Clash''}}
The following are all of Blocky's attacks in ''Super Kirby Clash''. Note that most attack names are conjectural:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=5|Blocky's attacks in ''Super Kirby Clash'' &nbsp;
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!Attack
!Description
!Variants
|-
|'''Slam'''
|Blocky runs forward and then jumps, landing on his face and crushing any Kirbys caught underneath.
|
|-
|'''Guard'''
|Blocky retracts his feet and hardens, becoming impervious for a brief moment.
|Blocky may perform this move after a dash.
|-
|'''Ground Pound'''
|Blocky jumps three times, and on the third, slams straight down, creating rocks on both sides upon landing.
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|-
|'''Launch'''
|Blocky reels, and then flies quickly forward, slamming into the other side of the screen.
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|-
|'''Dice Rush'''
|Blocky retracts his feet and then starts rolling around on the ground, flattening any grounded Kirby who cannot get out of the way.
|Blocky may turn around after an initial roll, and roll in the other direction. He may also start rolling up the wall and then proceed into a Ground Pound once in the air.
|-
|'''Flat Slam'''
|Blocky jumps into the background and grows wider (and flatter). He then hovers back and forth looking for a target to slam into. After a few seconds of seeking, Blocky falls face-first into the ground.
|Blocky may use this move several times in succession.
|}

==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
{{Infobox-Monster
|title=Blocky
|image=[[File:KRBaY Blocky1.png|200px]]
|caption='''Blocky's''' appearance in the anime.
|debut=[[Kirby of the Stars Pilot]]
|other=[[A Blockbuster Battle]]
|role=[[Monster]]
|ability=[[Stone]]
}}
===Kirby of the Stars Pilot===
Blocky makes a brief appearance in [[Kirby of the Stars Pilot]], where he resembles his video game incarnation. He is shown for just a second being zapped by [[Spark]] Kirby.

===A Blockbuster Battle===
{{Quote|No, King, it's a monster. A super-high-density monster. We like to call him Blocky.|[[N.M.E. Sales Guy]] describing Blocky in [[A Blockbuster Battle]]}}
In [[A Blockbuster Battle]], Blocky is a [[monster]] who is called forth by [[King Dedede (anime character)|King Dedede]] from [[Night Mare Enterprises]]. This version of Blocky looks quite different from the video game version (though it is revealed that the monster is made up of four smaller Blockys who do somewhat resemble the video game version) sporting well-defined hands and feet, bearing a more cuboid shape and wearing Japanese sumo wrestling gear. Blocky is described as a 'super-high-density' creature, making him almost immune to Kirby's inhale.

[[File:KRBaY Blocky2.png|thumb|left|150px|King Dedede deposits Blocky near Kirby, Tiff, and Tuff in his initial compact form.]]

Blocky starts off as a small nondescript brick which can be carried in a character's hands, and grows to his full size when ready to battle. Blocky is so heavy that he is able to crash through several floors of [[Castle Dedede]] at once using a stomp. Due to his incredible weight, Kirby, Tiff, and Tuff have to trick him into standing by a cliff in order to successfully move him with Kirby's inhale. This causes Blocky to split into four smaller pieces. Kirby is then able to inhale one of these to gain the [[Stone]] ability, and then defeat the other three by sinking them into the ocean.

Interestingly, the fourth piece of Blocky ends up getting spat out by Kirby later, instead of being absorbed completely.

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==Trivia==
*Blocky is based on Rocky, an enemy in the puzzle game series ''[[wikipedia:Eggerland|Eggerland]]'', which was also developed by [[HAL Laboratory]].
**This is referenced by Blocky's presence during the boss battle against [[Lololo & Lalala]] in ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Kirby Brawlball]] sub-game, as the latter two are based off of the main protagonists of the ''Eggerland'' series.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
KDL2 blocky.jpg|Artwork from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''
KDL3 Blocky Artwork.png|Artwork from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
KPR Blocky.png|Blocky in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
KPR Blocky EX.png|Blocky 2.0 in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''
KPR Extra Credits picture 14.png|[[Meta Knightmare Returns]] credits picture from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'', featuring Blocky 2.0 squishing [[Meta Knight]]
TKCD Blocky Art.png|In-game artwork from ''[[Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]''
SKC Team Heavy Hitter.png|In-game artwork of Team Heavy Hitter from ''[[Super Kirby Clash]]'', which includes Blocky
SKC Team Tough Stuff.png|In-game artwork of Team Tough Stuff from ''Super Kirby Clash'', which includes Blocky
KRBaY Blocky3.png|One of the fragments of Blocky from ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''
KRBaY Blocky4.png|Blocky sinks into the ocean (''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'')
E0 Blocky.png|Blocky in [[Kirby of the Stars Pilot]]
Dedede Directory 33 - Blocky.jpg|[[Dedede Directory]] about Blocky
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
{{Names
|ja=ブロッキー
|jaR=Burokkī
|jaM=Blocky
|ko=블라키
|koR=Beullaki
|koM=Blocky
|fr=Blocky
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|de=Blocky
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|esA=Blocky<br>Bloquecito<ref name="Anime lang">''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''</ref>
|esAM=-<br><small>Diminutive form of "bloque" (block)</small>
|es=Blocky
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|it=Blocky
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|nl=Blocky
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|zhTrad=大塊頭
|zhTradR=dà kuài tóu
|zhSimp=大块头
|zhSimpR=dà kuài tóu
|zhM=Big Blockhead
|ptA=Blocky<ref name="Anime lang"/>
|ptAM=-
}}

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[[Category:Mid-Bosses in Kirby's Dream Land 2]]
[[Category:Mid-Bosses in Kirby's Dream Land 3]]
[[Category:Mid-Bosses in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]
[[Category:Mid-Bosses in Kirby: Planet Robobot]]
[[Category:Creatures that yield Stone when swallowed]]
[[Category:Creatures that yield Stone from projectiles]]
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby's Block Ball]]
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby Mass Attack]]
[[Category:Enemies in Team Kirby Clash Deluxe]]
[[Category:Enemies in Super Kirby Clash]]