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|cameo=<small>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''</small> | |cameo=<small>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''</small> | ||
|similar=[[Bandana Waddle Dee]], [[Waddle Dee]] | |similar=[[Bandana Waddle Dee]], [[Waddle Dee]] | ||
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{{About|the Waddle Dee from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards|Waddle Dees in a more general context|[[Waddle Dee]]}} | {{About|the Waddle Dee from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards|Waddle Dees in a more general context|[[Waddle Dee]]}} | ||
'''Waddle Dee''' is one of [[Kirby]]'s friends and companions in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''. He is | '''Waddle Dee''' is one of [[Kirby]]'s friends and companions in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''. He is a [[Waddle Dee]], with no distinguishing features, headgear, or other visual cues to differentiate him from the other members of his species (other than his differently colored feet). However, he is the only Waddle Dee who appears in the game he is featured in. While not directly playable in the story mode, Waddle Dee appears in some of the stages to help Kirby, usually by giving him something to ride in, or busting holes in walls and ceilings. | ||
Barring some unconfirmed theories, Waddle Dee has not physically appeared in any game since ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. | Barring some unconfirmed theories, Waddle Dee has not physically appeared in any game since ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. | ||
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In ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', Waddle Dee first appears in Stage 1 of [[Pop Star (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)|Pop Star]]. Here, he is shown finding one of the [[Crystal Shard]]s, when [[Dark Matter (cloud)|Dark Matter]] attacks and possesses him. Kirby and [[Ribbon]] find him shortly after, where he has been turned into [[Waddle Doo]] and forced to attack them. After being freed from Dark Matter's influence, Waddle Dee joins Kirby, and remains with him for the rest of their adventure. | In ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', Waddle Dee first appears in Stage 1 of [[Pop Star (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)|Pop Star]]. Here, he is shown finding one of the [[Crystal Shard]]s, when [[Dark Matter (cloud)|Dark Matter]] attacks and possesses him. Kirby and [[Ribbon]] find him shortly after, where he has been turned into [[Waddle Doo]] and forced to attack them. After being freed from Dark Matter's influence, Waddle Dee joins Kirby, and remains with him for the rest of their adventure. | ||
Waddle Dee subsequently appears in every cutscene, usually depicted as mild and cautious. In the stages, Waddle Dee appears at a few key moments to help Kirby get past a certain obstacle. More often than not, this includes providing a boat, mine cart | Waddle Dee subsequently appears in every cutscene, usually depicted as mild and cautious. In the stages, Waddle Dee appears at a few key moments to help Kirby get past a certain obstacle. More often than not, this includes providing a boat, sled, or mine cart to ride through a given area. Waddle Dee can also bust holes in certain walls and ceilings, providing Kirby a way forward. | ||
====As a playable character==== | ====As a playable character==== | ||
In the [[Sub-Game]]s ([[100-Yard Hop]], [[Bumper Crop Bump]] and [[Checkerboard Chase]]), players can | In the [[Sub-Game]]s ([[100-Yard Hop]], [[Bumper Crop Bump]] and [[Checkerboard Chase]]), players can select Waddle Dee to play as. They can also select one of four [[Color changes|different colors]] for him to be. Despite the selection, he has no distinct gameplay differences from the other characters. | ||
He was originally going to be fully playable in the main story, being able to pick up items or enemies and then throw them. However, in the final product, his playable role was greatly reduced, and he is only able to drive | He was originally going to be fully playable in the main story, being able to pick up items or enemies and then throw them. However, in the final product, his playable role was greatly reduced, and he is only able to drive carts in certain stage segments. | ||
===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''=== | ===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''=== | ||
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*The character bios that can be found on the official Japanese website for ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' are written from the personal perspective of said character. Waddle Dee's bio is the only one written inside the parentheses. The only line that is not put into brackets translates to "...And, that's what he seems to be saying", implying that he is unintelligible.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nk4j/chara/index.html ''Kirby 64'' Official Japanese Website - Character Bios]</ref> | *The character bios that can be found on the official Japanese website for ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' are written from the personal perspective of said character. Waddle Dee's bio is the only one written inside the parentheses. The only line that is not put into brackets translates to "...And, that's what he seems to be saying", implying that he is unintelligible.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nk4j/chara/index.html ''Kirby 64'' Official Japanese Website - Character Bios]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
K64 Waddle Dee Artwork 2.jpg|Artwork of Waddle Dee facepalming | K64 Waddle Dee Artwork 2.jpg|Artwork of Waddle Dee facepalming | ||
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K64 Waddle Dee scene 1.png|Cutscene where Waddle Dee is stalked by Dark Matter after finding a Crystal Shard | K64 Waddle Dee scene 1.png|Cutscene where Waddle Dee is stalked by Dark Matter after finding a Crystal Shard | ||
K64 Waddle Dee scene 4.png|Cutscene where Kirby invites Waddle Dee to come along on his journey | K64 Waddle Dee scene 4.png|Cutscene where Kirby invites Waddle Dee to come along on his journey | ||
K64 Minigame Waddle Dee colors.png|Waddle Dee's [[ | K64 Minigame Waddle Dee colors.png|Waddle Dee's [[Colors|alternate colors]] in the [[Sub-Game]]s from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' | ||
A Delicious Picnic.png|Waddle Dee with an [[Food|Onigiri]] | A Delicious Picnic.png|Waddle Dee with an [[Food|Onigiri]] in his head in the "A Delicious Picnic" [[Celebration Picture]] from ''Kirby Star Allies'' | ||
Chasing Our Dreams.png|Waddle Dee grabbing Kirby and being grabbed by [[King Dedede]] in the "Chasing Our Dreams" Celebration Picture from ''Kirby Star Allies'' | Chasing Our Dreams.png|Waddle Dee grabbing Kirby and being grabbed by [[King Dedede]] in the "Chasing Our Dreams" Celebration Picture from ''Kirby Star Allies'' | ||
KDB Kirby and Waddle Dee character treat.png|Kirby and Waddle Dee [[Character Treat]] from ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' | KDB Kirby and Waddle Dee character treat.png|Kirby and Waddle Dee [[Character Treat]] from ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' | ||
Kirby Family - NSW 2001 guidebook page 68.jpg|An advertisement for the canceled ''[[Kirby Family]]'', featuring embroidery of Waddle Dee | Kirby Family - NSW 2001 guidebook page 68.jpg|An advertisement for the canceled ''[[Kirby Family]]'', featuring embroidery of Waddle Dee | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Names in other languages== | == Names in other languages == | ||
{{Names | {{Names | ||
|es=Waddle Dee | |es=Waddle Dee | ||
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{{ref}} | {{ref}} | ||
{{Navbox-Characters}} | {{Navbox-Characters}} | ||
{{Navbox-K64}} | {{Navbox-K64}} | ||
[[Category:Playable characters]] | [[Category:Playable characters]] | ||
[[Category:Allies]] | [[Category:Allies]] | ||
[[Category:Waddle Dees]] | [[Category:Waddle Dees]] | ||
