List of references to the Kirby series: Difference between revisions

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*Among the six AR Cards packed with any Nintendo 3DS system is one depicting Kirby. Scanning the card allows the player to take photos with Kirby. Additionally, the player can change Kirby's pose, with there being five poses in total: a default pose based on a render from ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', a pose depicting Kirby doodling himself, a pose depicting Kirby riding a [[Warp Star]], a pose depicting Kirby with the [[Parasol]] ability and a running pose.

Discord, a popular chat platform, used to feature numerous ''Kirby'' cameos before it rebranded to appear more inclusive to non-gaming communities. The client's mascot, Wumpus, could be seen riding a fast motorized unicycle of likeness to [[Wheelie Rider]], and through a forest which included [[Whispy Woods]], in Discord's Nitro subscription-related pages.<ref>[https://archive.vn/BeqVT Nitro Benefits and Features - Discord]</ref> Features of the subscription such as custom emojis and extended upload limits were promoted with pictures of Wumpus riding a [[Warp Star]] and a chest containing a [[Maxim Tomato]]. The [[Mirror]] ability's magic rod was also used as a background placeholder in the client's Webhook tab, for when a Discord server does not yet have any webhooks. The client is known for having featured various references to Nintendo franchises. Wumpus riding a Warp Star and the Maxim Tomato in the chest are still visible on the Nitro pop-up feature list on the mobile app.

*Added in Update 2.1 is the achievement "One for you, ten for me", which rewards the player with an icon resembling [[Kirby]] when completed. Coincidentally, it also resembles [[Square Kirby]], however the icon was introduced to the game two years beforehand.

*By scanning a Kirby [[amiibo]], a special racing suit based on him can be unlocked for Mii characters.

*In the second level of the [[mariowiki:Turtle Zone|Turtle Zone]], an enemy named [[mariowiki:Unibō|Unibō]][[File:Unibo SML2 sprite.png]] which strongly resembles a [[Gordo]][[File:KDL Gordo sprite.png]] appears.

*Three of the [[mariowiki:Costume Mario|costumes]] Mario can wear using the [[mariowiki:Mystery Mushroom|Mystery Mushroom]] power-up are based off of [[Kirby]], [[King Dedede]] and [[Meta Knight]]. Each of these costumes uses sound effects from ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''.

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Channel PPP - Part Time UFO.jpg|Channel PPP post presenting the easter egg

[[File:Mamore Shugomaru chapter 2 page 4.jpg|thumb|350px|The section from the manga warning of various dangers found in the forests.]]

*One of the costumes for Annie of the Stars is based on Meta Knight, with her plush Sagan using Kirby's colors.

*Scanning a Kirby amiibo unlocks a Kirby-shaped purse accessory in four [[color changes|alternate colors]] (pink, yellow, blue and green).

*World 4-4: Into the Storm is themed similarly to [[Cloudy Park - Stage 3 (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Stage 3]] of [[Cloudy Park (Kirby's Dream Land 3)|Cloudy Park]] from ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''. Both stages feature bodies of water situated in stormy clouds. The main developer of the game, Neutronized, [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/323537842804621323/960929541101072414/unknown.png confirmed] that this stage was inspired by ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''.

King Dedede's hammer appears in the shop as a hand item. There are also shaman items: Star Block small and large box skins, Kirby ball and anvil skins, and a Meta Knight cannonball skin.

*One of the many co-op babies in the ''Afterbirth'' DLC resembles [[Meta Knight]], even being called "Dream Knight Baby."

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dream_knight.png|Dream Knight Baby from ''The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth''

*An enemy known as [[zeldawiki:Kirby|Anti-Kirby]] appears in this game, with a near-identical appearance to Kirby and the same [[Inhale|inhaling]] abilities as well. [[mariowiki:Takashi Tezuka|Takashi Tezuka]] refers to them as "Kirby",<ref>[https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/ds/zelda/1/1 Iwata Asks: The Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks - Kirby and Chomps in Zelda]</ref> while the game's [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening — Nintendo Player's Guide|''Nintendo Player's Guide'']] calls them "Kirby's evil twins".<ref>{{cite book |quote=These must be Kirby's evil twins. Their vacuum-like attack sucks up heroes and everything, but you can fight your way out into fresh air. |book=[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening — Nintendo Player's Guide|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening — Nintendo Player's Guide]] |publisher=[[Nintendo]], [[wikipedia:Tokuma Shoten|Tokuma Shoten]] |page=100}}</ref> Additionally, in the [[Nintendo Switch]] remake of the game, Kirby's model from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'' was reused for the enemy, with the only change being the texture used.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ObscureKirby/status/1497639609509072903/ "The Kirby model in ''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'' is the same model as the one seen in ''Kirby Star Allies''. The only difference is the texture."]</ref>