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|caption=Artwork of ''' | |caption=Artwork of the '''Waddle Dee Report Crew''' from the [[Kirby Portal]]. | ||
|game1=''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' (2017) | |game1=''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'' (2017) | ||
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{{quote|Give us the best battle you can. I'll report the results!|'''Reporter Waddle Dee''' in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}} | {{quote|Give us the best battle you can. I'll report the results!|'''Reporter Waddle Dee''' in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}} | ||
The ''' | The '''Waddle Dee Report Crew'''{{ForeignTitle}} is a quartet of [[Waddle Dee]]s who act as reporters. They were first introduced on the real-life [https://twitter.com/Kirby_JP Kirby 25th Anniversary Twitter account] (now simply known as [[Kirby JP Twitter]]), serving as a means to report on updates for the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] games, merchandise and other news. They later appeared in the game ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', in which they interview various fighters, beginning with some of the [[Kirby Printer|Kirby clones]], then moving on to [[Kirby|the genuine article]] when it becomes clear who the front runner is. | ||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
The | The Waddle Dee Report Crew consists of the following members: | ||
*'''Reporter Waddle Dee''' - Wears a bow-tie and carries a microphone. Does most of the talking. | *'''Reporter Waddle Dee''' - Wears a bow-tie and carries a microphone. Does most of the talking. | ||
*'''Camera Waddle Dee''' - Wears a backwards green cap and carries the camera, with eyes that are almost always half-closed. Despite this, Camera Waddle Dee likely handles camera operator duties beyond simply physically carrying the camera.<ref>Filenames used for merchandise images ([https://www.kirby.jp/25th/cms/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/goods_2304_05a_WaddRepo_CameramanDoll.jpg], [https://www.san-ei-boeki.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/4905330125927_KP66_cameraman-waddle-dee_5_RGB_2023-243x243.jpg]) refer to Camera Waddle Dee as the "cameraman" of the crew, implying being an actual camera operator.</ref> | *'''Camera Waddle Dee''' - Wears a backwards green cap and carries the camera, with eyes that are almost always half-closed. Despite this, Camera Waddle Dee likely handles camera operator duties beyond simply physically carrying the camera.<ref>Filenames used for merchandise images ([https://www.kirby.jp/25th/cms/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/goods_2304_05a_WaddRepo_CameramanDoll.jpg], [https://www.san-ei-boeki.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/4905330125927_KP66_cameraman-waddle-dee_5_RGB_2023-243x243.jpg]) refer to Camera Waddle Dee as the "cameraman" of the crew, implying being an actual camera operator.</ref> | ||
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==In the ''Kirby'' novel series== | ==In the ''Kirby'' novel series== | ||
[[File:V10 Illustration 27.png|thumb|120px|An illustration of the | [[File:V10 Illustration 27.png|thumb|120px|An illustration of the Waddle Dee Report Crew from ''Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!''.]] | ||
The | The Waddle Dee Report Crew first appear in the tenth volume of the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], ''[[Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!]]'', as clones of [[Waddle Dee (novel character)|Waddle Dee]] made by the [[Kirby Printer]]. The Waddle Dee Report Crew cover [[Kirby (novel character)|Kirby's]] battle with [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]] at the climax of the novel. | ||
The | The Waddle Dee Report Crew appear again in ''[[Kirby Star Allies: The Universe is in Trouble?!]]'', where they provide a summary of the events of the previous novel, ''[[Kirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure!]]'', before the first chapter. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *In official artwork featuring the Waddle Dee Report Crew, they are often shown reporting for the fictional TV channel "Channel PPP". This is derived from the Japanese name of [[Dream Land]] ("Pupupu Land"), but may also be a reference to [[Channel DDD]] from ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''. | ||
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:''Main articles: [[:Category:Channel PPP post images]] and [[:Category:Kirby JP Twitter commemorative illustrations]]'' | :''Main articles: [[:Category:Channel PPP post images]] and [[:Category:Kirby JP Twitter commemorative illustrations]]'' | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Twitter commemorative - Channel PPP vacation.jpg|Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring the | Twitter commemorative - Channel PPP vacation.jpg|Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring the Waddle Dee Report Crew in their tour bus | ||
FK1 GR | FK1 GR Waddle Dee Report Crew.png|The Waddle Dee Report Crew in ''[[Find Kirby!!]]'' | ||
Sanei Reporter Waddle Dee plush.jpg|Reporter Waddle Dee plushie, manufactured by San-ei | Sanei Reporter Waddle Dee plush.jpg|Reporter Waddle Dee plushie, manufactured by San-ei | ||
Sanei Camera Waddle Dee plush.jpg|Camera Waddle Dee plushie, manufactured by San-ei | Sanei Camera Waddle Dee plush.jpg|Camera Waddle Dee plushie, manufactured by San-ei | ||
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*"''We're working now, so take a step back there.''" | *"''We're working now, so take a step back there.''" | ||
*"''Step back. We're here to report on a really, really strong battler.''" | *"''Step back. We're here to report on a really, really strong battler.''" | ||
*"''You're on a roll, aren't you? Truth is, I'm hoping you make it to the top.''" | *"''You're on a roll, aren't you?''" | ||
*"''Truth is, I'm hoping you make it to the top.''" | |||
*"''I bet you can't wait for your next Qualifier Battles, right?''" | *"''I bet you can't wait for your next Qualifier Battles, right?''" | ||
*"''I got close-ups of you getting smacked during your last fight!''" | *"''I got close-ups of you getting smacked during your last fight!''" | ||
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==Names in | ==Names in other languages== | ||
=== | ===Waddle Dee Report Crew=== | ||
{{Names | {{Names | ||
|ja=ワドルディレポート隊 | |ja=ワドルディレポート隊 | ||
|jaR=Wadoru Di Repōto-tai | |jaR=Wadoru Di Repōto-tai | ||
|jaM=Waddle Dee Report | |jaM=Waddle Dee Report Crew | ||
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{{Names | {{Names | ||
|ja=レポーターワドルディ | |ja=レポーターワドルディ | ||
|jaR= | |jaR=repōtā wadoru di | ||
|jaM=Reporter Waddle Dee | |jaM=Reporter Waddle Dee | ||
|esA=Waddle Dee reportero | |||
|esAM=Reporter Waddle Dee | |||
|ko=리포터 웨이들 디 | |||
|koR=lipoteo weideul di | |||
|koM=Reporter Waddle Dee | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Names | {{Names | ||
|ja=カメラワドルディ | |ja=カメラワドルディ | ||
|jaR= | |jaR=kamera wadoru di | ||
|jaM=Camera Waddle Dee | |jaM=Camera Waddle Dee | ||
|ko=카메라 웨이들 디 | |||
|koR=kamela weideul di | |||
|koM=Camera Waddle Dee | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Names | {{Names | ||
|ja={{furi|音声|おんせい}}ワドルディ | |ja={{furi|音声|おんせい}}ワドルディ | ||
|jaR= | |jaR=onsei wadoru di | ||
|jaM=Audio Waddle Dee | |jaM=Audio Waddle Dee | ||
|ko=음향 웨이들 디 | |||
|koR=eumhyang weideul di | |||
|koM=Sound Waddle Dee<br><small>음향 is specifically used for sounds output from electronic devices or from playing musical instruments.</small> | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|jaR=ēdī wadoru di | |jaR=ēdī wadoru di | ||
|jaM=AD Waddle Dee<br><small>AD is short for "assistant director."</small> | |jaM=AD Waddle Dee<br><small>AD is short for "assistant director."</small> | ||
|ko=AD 웨이들 디 | |||
|koR=edi weideul di | |||
|koM=AD Waddle Dee<br><small>AD is short for "assistant director."</small> | |||
}} | }} | ||
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[[Category:Waddle Dees]] | [[Category:Waddle Dees]] | ||
[[Category:Groups and civilizations]] | [[Category:Groups and civilizations]] | ||
[[Category:Novel characters]] |
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“ | Give us the best battle you can. I'll report the results! | ” | — Reporter Waddle Dee in Kirby Battle Royale |
The Waddle Dee Report Crew[Japanese title] is a quartet of Waddle Dees who act as reporters. They were first introduced on the real-life Kirby 25th Anniversary Twitter account (now simply known as Kirby JP Twitter), serving as a means to report on updates for the Kirby series games, merchandise and other news. They later appeared in the game Kirby Battle Royale, in which they interview various fighters, beginning with some of the Kirby clones, then moving on to the genuine article when it becomes clear who the front runner is.
Members[edit]
The Waddle Dee Report Crew consists of the following members:
- Reporter Waddle Dee - Wears a bow-tie and carries a microphone. Does most of the talking.
- Camera Waddle Dee - Wears a backwards green cap and carries the camera, with eyes that are almost always half-closed. Despite this, Camera Waddle Dee likely handles camera operator duties beyond simply physically carrying the camera.[1]
- Microphone Waddle Dee - Wears headphones and carries the boom mic. Given the small size of the crew, likely also handles sound engineering.[2]
- Assistant Waddle Dee - Wears a blue beanie and holds the cue cards.
In the Kirby novel series[edit]
The Waddle Dee Report Crew first appear in the tenth volume of the Kirby novel series, Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!, as clones of Waddle Dee made by the Kirby Printer. The Waddle Dee Report Crew cover Kirby's battle with King Dedede at the climax of the novel.
The Waddle Dee Report Crew appear again in Kirby Star Allies: The Universe is in Trouble?!, where they provide a summary of the events of the previous novel, Kirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure!, before the first chapter.
Trivia[edit]
- In official artwork featuring the Waddle Dee Report Crew, they are often shown reporting for the fictional TV channel "Channel PPP". This is derived from the Japanese name of Dream Land ("Pupupu Land"), but may also be a reference to Channel DDD from Kirby: Right Back at Ya!.
Gallery[edit]
- Main articles: Category:Channel PPP post images and Category:Kirby JP Twitter commemorative illustrations
The Waddle Dee Report Crew in Find Kirby!!
Quotes[edit]
Quotes from Reporter Waddle Dee in Kirby Battle Royale |
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Quotes from Camera Waddle Dee in Kirby Battle Royale |
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Quotes from Microphone Waddle Dee in Kirby Battle Royale |
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Quotes from Assistant Waddle Dee in Kirby Battle Royale |
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Names in other languages[edit]
Waddle Dee Report Crew[edit]
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | ワドルディレポート隊 Wadoru Di Repōto-tai |
Waddle Dee Report Crew |
Reporter Waddle Dee[edit]
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | レポーターワドルディ repōtā wadoru di |
Reporter Waddle Dee |
Korean | 리포터 웨이들 디 lipoteo weideul di |
Reporter Waddle Dee |
Latin American Spanish | Waddle Dee reportero | Reporter Waddle Dee |
Camera Waddle Dee[edit]
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | カメラワドルディ kamera wadoru di |
Camera Waddle Dee |
Korean | 카메라 웨이들 디 kamela weideul di |
Camera Waddle Dee |
Microphone Waddle Dee[edit]
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | 音声ワドルディ onsei wadoru di |
Audio Waddle Dee |
Korean | 음향 웨이들 디 eumhyang weideul di |
Sound Waddle Dee 음향 is specifically used for sounds output from electronic devices or from playing musical instruments. |
Assistant Waddle Dee[edit]
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | ADワドルディ ēdī wadoru di |
AD Waddle Dee AD is short for "assistant director." |
Korean | AD 웨이들 디 edi weideul di |
AD Waddle Dee AD is short for "assistant director." |
See also[edit]
- List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2016/2017
- List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2018
- List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2019
- List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2020
- List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2021
- List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2022
- List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2023
- List of Channel PPP miscellaneous posts - 2024
References
- ↑ Filenames used for merchandise images ([1], [2]) refer to Camera Waddle Dee as the "cameraman" of the crew, implying being an actual camera operator.
- ↑ Filenames used for merchandise images ([3], [4]) refer to Microphone Waddle Dee as the "sound engineer" of the crew. Frequently in constrained settings like news reporting, a one-person unit may handle both boom operator and sound mixer duties.
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