Sir Kibble

Sir Kibble
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Artwork of Sir Kibble from Kirby: Triple Deluxe.
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First game Kirby's Dream Land (1992)
Latest game Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023)
Other game(s) All main series games
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition (New Challenge Stages)
Kirby Fighters Deluxe (reference)
Kirby Battle Royale (reference)
Kirby Fighters 2 (reference)
Kirby's Dream Buffet (reference)
Copy Ability Cutter
Enemy Info Card K64 Enemy Info Card 29.png
Similar entities Kibble Blade
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“Just like my blade, I keep coming back!”

What’s inside that armor? Classified! Just like his golden blade, this guy returns to the fight again and again. Pluckiness is the best armor of all!''


— Guest Star Sir Kibble Cutting in Style Pause Screen description in Kirby Star Allies

Sir Kibble (called Load Kibble in Kirby's Dream Land 2, SirKibble in Kirby Super Star, and Sirkibble in Kirby's Dream Land 3 and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards), is a commonly recurring enemy throughout the Kirby series that has appeared in every main-series title, with only scant representation in spin-off games. Sir Kibble himself has never possessed an incredibly major role in any specific game, only appearing as a basic enemy or as a helper, most notably giving Kirby the Cutter Copy Ability when inhaled and swallowed. Sir Kibble's appearance is that of a round, spherical, metallic suit of armor that shrouds whatever may be inside in complete darkness. The top part of his helmet is a detachable blade-like weapon which he uses for all methods of attack. When Sir Kibble guards, he closes his helmet.

Sir Kibble mainly attacks Kirby by taking the blade off his helmet and hurling it at him. It then returns to him, similarly to a boomerang. If Kirby happens to be above his eyesight, Sir Kibble will usually jump before throwing his blade. Sir Kibble is often the main representative of the Cutter ability, and as such, serves as the helper for that ability in both Kirby Super Star/Kirby Super Star Ultra and Kirby Star Allies.

A larger cousin to Sir Kibble called Kibble Blade serves as a Mid-Boss in a number of games in the series. Kibble Blade and Sir Kibble share many similar characteristics, but Kibble Blade has more detailed armor and defaults to an iron gray color.

Game appearancesEdit

Sir Kibble's video game appearances  
Game Role Notes
Kirby series
Kirby's Dream Land Enemy
Kirby's Adventure Enemy
Kirby's Dream Land 2 Enemy
Kirby Super Star Enemy and playable character Sir Kibble can be played as when be recruited as a Helper.
Kirby's Dream Land 3 Enemy
Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom) Cameo Appears in the audience of Round Clear mode.
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Enemy
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land Enemy Reprises his role from Kirby's Adventure.
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Enemy
Kirby: Squeak Squad Enemy
Kirby Super Star Ultra Enemy and playable character Reprises his role from Kirby Super Star.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Enemy
Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition Enemy Appears in New Challenge Stages. Sir Kibble also appears in all six ported games included, where he has the exact same role.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe Enemy
Kirby Fighters Deluxe Reference A Rare Outfit for Cutter Kirby is based on Sir Kibble.
Kirby: Planet Robobot Enemy
Kirby Battle Royale Reference One of the Headgear for Cutter Kirby is based on him.
Kirby Star Allies Enemy and playable character Sir Kibble can be played as when recruited as a Friend.
Kirby Fighters 2 Reference The same Rare Outfit from Kirby Fighters Deluxe returns.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Enemy
Kirby's Dream Buffet Reference Appears as a Character Treat.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Enemy Reprises his role from Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
Super Smash Bros. series
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Trophy
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Trophy

Kirby's Dream LandEdit

  Sir Kibble made his debut in Kirby's Dream Land. He mainly sits in place and throws his cutter boomerangs at regular intervals. Since Copy Abilities would not debut until the next game in the series, inhaling and swallowing Sir Kibble here yields nothing except for 500 points (1000 if he is defeated using a projectile).

Sir Kibble appears in Bubbly Clouds and Mt. Dedede in the main game. In the Extra Game, he is replaced by Boomer.

Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream LandEdit

 
Tornado Kirby passing by some Sir Kibbles in trees in Kirby's Adventure.

  Sir Kibble appears in Kirby's Adventure and its remake, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, now providing the Cutter ability for the first time. This title introduced Sir Kibble's tendency to jump over his own blade when trying to hit Kirby from behind.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Sir Kibble can be found in the following levels and stages:

Sir Kibble locations in Kirby's Adventure & Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land  
Stage Vegetable Valley Ice Cream Island Butter Building Grape Garden Yogurt Yard Orange Ocean Rainbow Resort
Stage 1              
Stage 2              
Stage 3              
Stage 4              
Stage 5 N/A            
Stage 6 N/A N/A          

Kirby's Dream Land 2Edit

  Sir Kibble has a slight redesign in Kirby's Dream Land 2 and is named Load Kibble (likely a mistranslation of "Lord Kibble", which is what he is referred to as in Kirby's Dream Buffet). Apart from this, he acts the same as usual.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby's Dream Land 2, Sir Kibble can be found in the following levels and stages:

Sir Kibble locations in Kirby's Dream Land 2  
Stage Grass Land Big Forest Ripple Field Iceberg Red Canyon Cloudy Park Dark Castle
Stage 1              
Stage 2              
Stage 3              
Stage 4 N/A N/A N/A        
Stage 5 N/A N/A N/A N/A      
Stage 6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A    
Stage 7 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A  

Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star UltraEdit

 
Kirby finding Sir Kibble in Kirby Super Star Ultra.

    Sir Kibble appears in Kirby Super Star and its remake, Kirby Super Star Ultra. Here, he can be summoned as a helper by transforming a Cutter ability hat. As a helper, Sir Kibble gains access to all of Cutter Kirby's moves, and also gains access to the coveted Infinity Jump, but he has less overall health than the pink puffball.

In Kirby Super Star Ultra, Sir Kibble also has his own slot in the Boss Endurance mode Helper to Hero.

LocationsEdit

Sir Kibble can be found in the following places in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra:

Sir Kibble locations in Kirby Super Star & Kirby Super Star Ultra  
Stage Appearance? Stage Appearance?
Green Greens   RoMK Chapter 4  
Float Islands   RoMK Chapter 5  
Bubbly Clouds   RoMK Chapter 6  
Mt. Dedede   RoMK Chapter 7  
Peanut Plains   Floria  
Mallow Castle   Aquarius  
Cocoa Cave   Skyhigh  
Candy Mountain   Hotbeat  
Trial Room 1   Cavius  
Trial Room 2   Mekkai  
Sub-Tree   Halfmoon  
Crystal   ???  
Old Tower   Purple Plants  
Garden   Illusion Islands  
RoMK Chapter 1   Crash Clouds  
RoMK Chapter 2   The Revenge  
RoMK Chapter 3  

Kirby's Dream Land 3Edit

  Sir Kibble, referred to as Sirkibble in-game, appears in Kirby's Dream Land 3, looking and behaving much the same way as in Kirby's Dream Land 2.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby's Dream Land 3, Sir Kibble can be found in the following levels and stages:

Sir Kibble locations in Kirby's Dream Land 3  
Stage Grass Land Ripple Field Sand Canyon Cloudy Park Iceberg
Stage 1          
Stage 2          
Stage 3          
Stage 4          
Stage 5          
Stage 6          

Kirby's Star Stacker (Super Famicom)Edit

In the Super Famicom version of Kirby's Star Stacker, Sir Kibble can be seen in the audience of Round Clear mode.

Kirby 64: The Crystal ShardsEdit

 
Sir Kibble in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

  Sir Kibble, again referred to as Sirkibble in the English version, makes his 3D debut in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. He has a habit of holding still and launching a cutter from either a grounded position or after making a jump. Kirby can swallow him, and then hold the hapless knight over his head to damage foes using Sir Kibble's bladed helmet.

Sir Kibble appears on the 29th Enemy Info Card.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Sir Kibble can be found in the following levels and stages:

Sir Kibble locations in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards  
Stage Pop Star Rock Star Aqua Star Neo Star Shiver Star Ripple Star Dark Star
Stage 1              
Stage 2             N/A
Stage 3             N/A
Stage 4 N/A         N/A N/A

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror & Kirby: Squeak SquadEdit

 
Wheel Kirby about to run Sir Kibble down in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror.

  Sir Kibble appears in both Kirby & The Amazing Mirror and Kirby: Squeak Squad, looking and acting exactly as he did in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.

When possessed by Ghost Kirby, Sir Kibble can be made to walk, jump, and throw his cutter boomerang, though he needs a little time to charge up before throwing.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Sir Kibble can be found in every major area of the Mirror World. Room appearances are as follows:

Sir Kibble locations in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror  
Rainbow Route Moonlight Mansion Cabbage Cavern Mustard Mountain Carrot Castle Olive Ocean Peppermint Palace Radish Ruins Candy Constellation Dimension Mirror
 

In Kirby: Squeak Squad, Sir Kibble can be found in the following levels and stages:

Sir Kibble locations in Kirby: Squeak Squad  
Stage Prism Plains Nature Notch Cushy Cloud Jam Jungle Vocal Volcano Ice Island Secret Sea Gamble Galaxy
Stage 1                
Stage 2                
Stage 3                
Stage 4               N/A
Stage 5         N/A     N/A
Stage EX               N/A

Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land DeluxeEdit

 
Sir Kibble in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

Sir Kibble makes a reappearance in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, and can be seen often in stages, acting as he always has. Sir Kibble's larger cousin Kibble Blade debuts in this game.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Sir Kibble can be found in the following levels and stages:

Sir Kibble locations in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe  
Stage Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5
Cookie Country          
Raisin Ruins          
Onion Ocean         N/A
White Wafers          
Nutty Noon          
Egg Engines          
Dangerous Dinner       N/A N/A

Kirby's Dream Collection Special EditionEdit

In addition to his appearances in the games featured, Sir Kibble also appears in New Challenge Stages as a common enemy to be overcome, taking his appearance and function from Kirby's Return to Dream Land.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe & Kirby: Planet RobobotEdit

Sir Kibble appears in both Kirby: Triple Deluxe and Kirby: Planet Robobot, largely unchanged from Kirby's Return to Dream Land, though now able to throw his cutter boomerang between the foreground and background.

In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Sir Kibble appears as two randomly-obtained Keychains; one depicting him as his sprite from Kirby's Dream Land 2 (referred to as Sir Kibble rather than Load Kibble in the English version, though the Japanese version retains that name), and another depicting his sprite from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.

In Kirby: Planet Robobot, Sir Kibble appears as a randomly-obtained sticker, depicting artwork of him from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby: Triple Deluxe, Sir Kibble can be found in the following levels and stages:

Sir Kibble 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         N/A   N/A N/A
Lollipop Land         N/A   N/A N/A
Old Odyssey           N/A   N/A
Wild World           N/A   N/A
Endless Explosions           N/A   N/A
Royal Road           N/A    

Kirby Fighters DeluxeEdit

Although not appearing as an enemy in Kirby Fighters Deluxe, Cutter Kirby can obtain a Rare Hat based on Sir Kibble.

In Kirby: Planet Robobot Sir Kibble can be found in the following levels and stages:

Sir Kibble locations in Kirby: Planet Robobot  
Stage Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 EX Stage 7 EX Stage 8 EX
Patched Plains         N/A   N/A N/A
Resolution Road         N/A   N/A N/A
Overload Ocean           N/A   N/A
Gigabyte Grounds           N/A   N/A
Rhythm Route           N/A   N/A
Access Ark           N/A    

Kirby Battle RoyaleEdit

Although not appearing in Kirby Battle Royale as a character, one of Cutter Kirby's alternate headgear is based on Sir Kibble.

Kirby Star AlliesEdit

 
Sir Kibble in Kirby Star Allies

Sir Kibble returns in Kirby Star Allies, gaining a much glossier look to his armor. As in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra, Sir Kibble can be recruited as a friend, gaining full access to Cutter Kirby's abilities and also gaining the ability to infuse his blade with one of the five elemental Power Effects, along with the Infinity Jump.

Sir Kibble also gains his own adventure in Guest Star Sir Kibble: Cutting in Style, and is selectable in The Ultimate Choice.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby Star Allies Sir Kibble can be found in the following levels and stages:

Sir Kibble locations in Kirby Star Allies  
Stage Appearance? Stage Appearance?
Green Gardens   Falluna Moon  
Donut Dome   Planet Misteen  
Honey Hill   Mareen Moon  
Fruity Forest   Planet Caverna  
Clash at Castle Dedede   Grott Moon  
Extra Eclair   Planet Frostak  
Friendly Field   Blizzno Moon  
Reef Resort   Planet Towara  
Echo's Edge   Gabbel Moon  
Nature's Navel   Star Lavadom  
Sacred Square   Sizzlai Moon  
Inside Islands   Jambandra Base  
Duplex Dream   The Divine Terminus  
Gatehouse Road   Extra Planet α  
Eastern Wall   Extra Planet β  
Longview Corridor   Extra Planet γ  
Western Outer Wall   Extra Planet δ  
Inner Sanctum   Ability Planet  
Heavenly Hall   Dimension I  
Sector A   Dimension II  
Sector B   Dimension III  
Sector C   Dimension IV  
Planet Earthfall  

Kirby Fighters 2Edit

In Kirby Fighters 2, a Rare Hat inspired by Sir Kibble appears for Cutter Kirby, returning from Kirby Fighters Deluxe. It can be unlocked after reaching Fighters Rank 43.

Kirby and the Forgotten LandEdit

 
Sir Kibble in Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

Sir Kibble returns as an enemy in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, providing Cutter as usual. He can throw his cutter blade straight forward or in a circular motion. In addition, Sir Kibble is depicted as one of the game's collectible figures, though his lacks a description.

LocationsEdit

In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Sir Kibble can be found in the following stages:

Sir Kibble locations in Kirby and the Forgotten Land  
Stage Appearance? Stage Appearance? Stage Appearance? Stage Appearance?
Point of Arrival   The Tropical Terror   An Unexpected Beast King   The Beast Pack's Final Stand  
Downtown Grassland   Welcome to Wondaria   The Wastes Where Life Began   In the Presence of the King  
Through the Tunnel   Circuit Speedway   Searching the Oasis   Lab Discovera  
Rocky Rollin' Road   Invasion at the House of Horrors   Alivel Mall (Staff Side)   Forgo Plains  
A Trip to Alivel Mall   The Wondaria Dream Parade   Moonlight Canyon   Forgo Bay  
The Brawl at the Mall   Danger under the Big Top   Collector in the Sleepless Valley   Forgo Park  
Abandoned Beach   Northeast Frost Street   Enter the Fiery Forbidden Lands   Forgo Horns  
Concrete Isles   Metro on Ice   Conquer the Inferno Road   Forgo Wasteland  
Scale the Cement Summit   Windy, Freezing Seas   Burning, Churning Power Plant   Forgo Zone  
Fast-Flowing Waterworks   The Battle of Blizzard Bridge   Gathering of the Beast Council   Forgo Land  

Kirby's Dream BuffetEdit

Sir Kibble appears as a Character Treat in Kirby's Dream Buffet, using his sprite from Kirby's Dream Land 2. Notably, he is referred to here as "Lord Kibble", which was likely meant to be the correct translation for "Load Kibble", the name he is known by in that game.

Super Smash Bros. seriesEdit

Super Smash Bros. BrawlEdit

Sir Kibble appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl:

Image American English description British English description Games listed
  "An armor-clad foe. Sir Kibble grips the blade on his head between his hands before launching it at Kirby. By inhaling Sir Kibble, Kirby can copy his Cutter ability to throw boomerang-like blades. At close range, Sir Kibble can use his cutter like a sword for a nonstop cutter attack." "An armor-clad foe. Sir Kibble grips the blade on his head between his hands before launching it at Kirby. By inhaling Sir Kibble, Kirby can copy his Cutter ability to throw boomerang-like blades. At close range, Sir Kibble can use his cutter like a sword for a non-stop cutter attack." Game Boy: Kirby's Dream Land

Game Boy Advance: Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land

Super Smash Bros. for Wii UEdit

Sir Kibble appears as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U:

Image Appears In/Related Games American English Description British English Description
  Game Boy: Kirby's Dream Land (08/1992)

DS: Kirby Super Star Ultra (09/2008)
"Wearing a suit of armor that looks like a helmet (or is it a helmet that looks like a suit of armor?), little, round Sir Kibble doesn't seem all that different from Kirby in stature. But if you peer under his visor hoping to catch a glimpse of a pair of cute little eyes, you might be unnerved to find nothing but a dark void..." "Wearing a suit of armour that looks like a helmet (or is it a helmet that looks like a suit of armour?), little round Sir Kibble doesn't seem all that different from Kirby in stature. But if you peer under his visor, hoping to catch a glimpse of a pair of cute little eyes, you might be unnerved to find nothing but an empty blackness... "

In the Kirby novel seriesEdit

In the Kirby novel series, Sir Kibble appears as a secondary character in Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!. He is one of the three thieves who kidnaps Mrs. Parfaitski, with the other two being Wheelie and Walky. Sir Kibble is the main spokesperson of the group, and is the second member to appear.

When Kirby, King Dedede, and Meta Knight reach a cliff, they notice a suspension bridge connecting it to the other side of the shore. Sir Kibble cuts the bridge, and quickly reveals himself. He is described as an inhabitant of Dream Land who normally serves King Dedede, and his cutter is strong enough to cut even steel. Sir Kibble starts fighting with the three. Kirby quickly drops the Wheel ability he had gained earlier and inhales Sir Kibble to obtain the Cutter ability. Wheelie, who was now released, is forced to lead the three to the cave where Mrs. Parfaitski is held hostage. After they get there and meet Walky, Wheelie requests that Kirby releases Sir Kibble. Kirby drops the Cutter ability, restoring him, who is angered and hurt. After Wheelie calms Sir Kibble, the two explain that they kidnapped Mrs. Parfaitski because she was cruel to her chefs and locked them up due to her picky and unnecessary dissatisfaction with their food. Sir Kibble then leads them all to where an angry Mrs. Parfaitski is tied up. Kirby inhales Walky to gain the Mike ability and sing an ear-splitting song, much to everyone's displeasure. This causes the cave to eventually collapse, and the group rushes out. Sir Kibble mutters that he thinks Kirby is the strongest in Dream Land, and later remarks that Walky was lucky to miss out on the song. With Mrs. Parfaitski finally giving in, the group returns to her mansion to free the locked away chefs.

Sir Kibble also makes a minor appearance in Kirby: Uproar at the Kirby Café?!. He joins the staff of the Dedede Café as being responsible for cutting fruits and cakes with his cutter.

TriviaEdit

  • What exactly is inside Sir Kibble's armor is a mystery, which is played up by his Kirby Star Allies Guest Star description. His Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy description hints that he might just be an animated suit of armor, with nothing inside.

GalleryEdit

Main article: Sir Kibble/gallery

Names in other languagesEdit

Language Name Meaning
Japanese サーキブル
Sā Kiburu
ロードキブル
Rōdo Kiburu
Sir Kibble

Lord Kibble (Kirby's Dream Land 2)
Traditional Chinese 彎刀騎士
wān dāo qí shì
Scimitar Knight
  • 弯刀/彎刀 is the Chinese name for the Cutter ability.
Simplified Chinese 弯刀骑士
wān dāo qí shì
Dutch Sir Kibble -
European French Duc Hache Viande lit. Duke Chop Meat
German Sir Kibble -
Italian Duc de' Zac
Korean 부메랑기사
Bumeranggisa
키블 경[1] (Lord Kibble)
Kibeul Gyeong
Boomerang Knight

Sir Kibble
Brazilian Portuguese Lorde Kibble (Lord Kibble) Lord Kibble
European Portuguese Sir Kibble[2] -
Spanish Sir Kibble -


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