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{{Infobox-Enemy
{{Infobox-Enemy
|image=[[File:Ringle.jpg|250px]]
|image=[[File:Ringle KTD artwork.png|250px]]
|caption=Official art of a '''Ringle'''.
|caption=Artwork of '''Ringle''' from ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|game1=''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' (2014)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (2022, reference)
|game=
|game=<small>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' ([[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|sticker]])</small>
|copy ability=[[Bell]]
|copy ability=[[Bell]]
|similar=
}}
}}
'''Ringle''' is a hovering enemy that debuted in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', first encountered in the [[Fine Fields]] level. It yields the [[Bell]] ability when swallowed.
'''Ringle''' is an enemy that debuted in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''. It resembles a small black creature with red feet, blue eyes, and a large golden bell on its head. It is the only enemy in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] that yields the [[Bell]] [[Copy Ability]] when [[inhale]]d by [[Kirby]].


It resembles a small black creature with red feet, blue eyes, and a large golden bell on its head. It can walk around on the ground, but it is also capable of hovering in the air. When threatened, it tolls its bell, and the sound waves that come off of it can harm Kirby or King Dedede if they get too close. Ringle only has a mild amount of HP, so if its defense fails, it is easy pickings.
It simply walks around on the ground, but it is also capable of hovering in the air. If Kirby or [[King Dedede]] get close to it, it tolls its bell, and the sound waves that come off of it can harm them if they get too close. Ringle only has a mild amount of HP.


So far, Ringle is the only enemy that provides the Bell Ability.
==Game appearances==
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
Ringle makes its first (and so far only) appearance as an enemy in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''. Ringle is first encountered in the [[Fine Fields]] level, and can be sparingly found in other levels (excepting [[Lollipop Land]]).
====Locations====
In ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' Ringle can be found in the following levels and stages:
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border=1 cellpadding=2
!colspan=9|Ringle locations in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' &nbsp;
|-
!Stage
!Stage 1
!Stage 2
!Stage 3
!Stage 4
!Stage 5
!Stage 6 EX
!Stage 7 EX
!Stage 8 EX
|-
![[Fine Fields]]
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
|N/A
|-
![[Lollipop Land]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
|N/A
|-
![[Old Odyssey]]
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
![[Wild World]]
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{N}}
|N/A
|-
![[Endless Explosions]]
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|N/A
|-
![[Royal Road]]
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|{{N}}
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|N/A
|{{Y}}
|{{N}}
|}


Although Ringle does not seem to appear in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', a [[Sticker]] of it can be collected and applied to the [[Robobot Armor]].
===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
Although Ringle does not appear physically in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', a [[Sticker (Kirby: Planet Robobot)|sticker]] of it can be collected and applied to the [[Robobot Armor]].


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===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
{{KirbyTD}}
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Ringle appears on a [[Character Treat]], using its artwork from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''.
[[Category:Enemies]]
 
[[Category:Bell-yielding Creatures]]
==In the ''Kirby'' novel series==
[[File:V2 Ringle Illustration.png|thumb|150px|Ringle, as seen in ''[[Kirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!]]'']]
In the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], Ringle appears as a cameo character in the second volume, ''[[Kirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!]]''.
 
Here, Ringle along with his friend [[Broom Hatter]] live in an ancient ruined building within the [[Gloomy Woods]] area of [[Dream Land]]. After the disappearance of "[[Minor characters#Minor characters in the Kirby novel series|the master]]" of the place, Ringle is tasked with protecting the sacred crystal located in the ruins—the [[Stardust Fruit|Stardust Crystal]], as an obligation made by his past relatives. Rumors of the master claim that the ringing of a bell resounds upon its awakening, allowing Ringle to make use of himself by scaring off intruders.
 
In ''Kirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!'', [[Kirby (novel character)|Kirby]] enters the ruins without fear, despite Ringle's bell ringing. After a failed attempt at intimidation, Ringle launches himself at Kirby, only to be [[inhale]]d, providing the puffball with the [[Bell]] [[Copy Ability]]. Later, he is finally released after Kirby and friends go running after the crystal, which had been abruptly stolen. They succeed at this in the end, and the crystal is safely returned to Ringle and Broom Hatter.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
KTD Ringle model.png|Ringle's model from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD bald Ringle model.png|Ringle's model without its bell from ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KTD Ringle.png|Screenshot of Ringle using its attack in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''
KDB Ringle character treat.png|[[Character Treat]] from ''Kirby's Dream Buffet''
Twitter commemorative - New Year's Eve 2018.jpg|New Year's Eve 2018 illustration from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] featuring Ringle
Twitter commemorative - Christmas 2019.jpg|Christmas Eve 2019 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring a Ringle decoration on the wreath
Twitter commemorative - Christmas 2020.jpg|Christmas 2020 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter, featuring Ringle
Twitter commemorative - New Year's Eve 2020.jpg|New Year's Eve 2020 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter, featuring Ringle
Dedede Directory 26 - Variety.jpg|[[Dedede Directory]] about enemies seen in a [[:File:Twitter commemorative - Christmas 2019.jpg|2019 Christmas special illustration]], with Ringle as one of them
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{Names
|ja=ディングル
|jaR=Dinguru
|jaM=Dingle; possibly from a voiced form of "tinkle" (English onomatopoeia for bells ringing)
|zh=叮叮当
|zhR=Dīng dīngdāng
|zhM=Onomatopoeia for the sound of a bell ringing
|de=Ringdong
|deM=Pun on the onomatopoeic words "ding-dong" and "ring"
|es=Dindón
|esM=-
|fr=Ding Dong
|frM=-
|it=Dindin
|itM=-
|pt=Dindóm
|ptM=Onomatopoeia for the sound of a bell ringing
|ko=딩글
|koR=Ding-geul
|koM=Dingle; transliteration of Japanese name
|nl=Ringle
|nlM=-
}}
 
{{Navbox-KTD}}
{{Navbox-Novels}}
 
[[Category:Creatures that yield Bell when swallowed]]
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]
[[Category:Novel characters]]

Latest revision as of 14:21, 22 April 2024

Ringle
Ringle KTD artwork.png
Artwork of Ringle from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Details
First game Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014)
Latest game Kirby's Dream Buffet (2022, reference)
Other game(s) Kirby: Planet Robobot (sticker)
Copy Ability Bell
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Ringle is an enemy that debuted in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. It resembles a small black creature with red feet, blue eyes, and a large golden bell on its head. It is the only enemy in the Kirby series that yields the Bell Copy Ability when inhaled by Kirby.

It simply walks around on the ground, but it is also capable of hovering in the air. If Kirby or King Dedede get close to it, it tolls its bell, and the sound waves that come off of it can harm them if they get too close. Ringle only has a mild amount of HP.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

Ringle makes its first (and so far only) appearance as an enemy in Kirby: Triple Deluxe. Ringle is first encountered in the Fine Fields level, and can be sparingly found in other levels (excepting Lollipop Land).

Locations[edit]

In Kirby: Triple Deluxe Ringle can be found in the following levels and stages:

Ringle locations in Kirby: Triple Deluxe  
Stage Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 EX Stage 7 EX Stage 8 EX
Fine Fields No Yes No Yes N/A No N/A N/A
Lollipop Land No No No No N/A No N/A N/A
Old Odyssey Yes No Yes No No N/A No N/A
Wild World No Yes No No No N/A No N/A
Endless Explosions No No Yes No No N/A Yes N/A
Royal Road Yes No No Yes No N/A Yes No

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

Although Ringle does not appear physically in Kirby: Planet Robobot, a sticker of it can be collected and applied to the Robobot Armor.

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Ringle appears on a Character Treat, using its artwork from Kirby: Triple Deluxe.

In the Kirby novel series[edit]

Ringle, as seen in Kirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!

In the Kirby novel series, Ringle appears as a cameo character in the second volume, Kirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!.

Here, Ringle along with his friend Broom Hatter live in an ancient ruined building within the Gloomy Woods area of Dream Land. After the disappearance of "the master" of the place, Ringle is tasked with protecting the sacred crystal located in the ruins—the Stardust Crystal, as an obligation made by his past relatives. Rumors of the master claim that the ringing of a bell resounds upon its awakening, allowing Ringle to make use of himself by scaring off intruders.

In Kirby and the Big Panic in Gloomy Woods!, Kirby enters the ruins without fear, despite Ringle's bell ringing. After a failed attempt at intimidation, Ringle launches himself at Kirby, only to be inhaled, providing the puffball with the Bell Copy Ability. Later, he is finally released after Kirby and friends go running after the crystal, which had been abruptly stolen. They succeed at this in the end, and the crystal is safely returned to Ringle and Broom Hatter.

Gallery[edit]

  • Ringle's model from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

    Ringle's model from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

  • Ringle's model without its bell from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

    Ringle's model without its bell from Kirby: Triple Deluxe

  • Screenshot of Ringle using its attack in Kirby: Triple Deluxe

    Screenshot of Ringle using its attack in Kirby: Triple Deluxe

  • Character Treat from Kirby's Dream Buffet

    Character Treat from Kirby's Dream Buffet

  • New Year's Eve 2018 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring Ringle

    New Year's Eve 2018 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring Ringle

  • Christmas Eve 2019 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring a Ringle decoration on the wreath

    Christmas Eve 2019 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring a Ringle decoration on the wreath

  • Christmas 2020 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter, featuring Ringle

    Christmas 2020 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter, featuring Ringle

  • New Year's Eve 2020 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter, featuring Ringle

    New Year's Eve 2020 illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter, featuring Ringle

  • Dedede Directory about enemies seen in a 2019 Christmas special illustration, with Ringle as one of them

    Dedede Directory about enemies seen in a 2019 Christmas special illustration, with Ringle as one of them

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ディングル
Dinguru 		Dingle; possibly from a voiced form of "tinkle" (English onomatopoeia for bells ringing)
Chinese 叮叮当
Dīng dīngdāng 		Onomatopoeia for the sound of a bell ringing
Dutch Ringle -
French Ding Dong -
German Ringdong Pun on the onomatopoeic words "ding-dong" and "ring"
Italian Dindin -
Korean 딩글
Ding-geul 		Dingle; transliteration of Japanese name
Portuguese Dindóm Onomatopoeia for the sound of a bell ringing
Spanish Dindón -


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29 星ほしのカービィ ミュージックフェスで大おおはしゃぎ！ Kirby: Having a Blast at the Music Festival!
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