Twizzy
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Twizzy is a flying enemy that appears in many early Kirby games. It is a (usually) yellow bird resembling a chick with a proportionally large head. When seen, Twizzies usually fly up and then fly left or right, leaving the screen, though they can also be seen flying in wave-like lines. This method of attack is similar to Bronto Burt, and like their more ubiquitous counterparts, Twizzies do not give any Copy Abilities when swallowed.
Twizzy is closely related to Tookey, a similar enemy who resembles a mature equivalent to Twizzy. Another similar enemy appears in Kirby's Dream Land 2 known as Hatched Chick, though this enemy is distinct in that it emerges from an egg before attacking.
Game appearances
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| Kirby's Dream Land | Enemy | |
| Kirby's Adventure | Enemy | |
| Kirby's Pinball Land | Enemy | |
| Kirby's Block Ball | Enemy | |
| Kirby Super Star | Enemy | |
| Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Enemy | As this is a remake of Kirby's Adventure, Twizzy's role doesn't change. |
| Kirby Super Star Ultra | Enemy | As this is a remake of Kirby Super Star, Twizzy's role doesn't change. |
Kirby's Dream Land
Twizzy makes its debut appearance in the very first Kirby game, appearing in Green Greens. It is worth 400 points when defeated, and is replaced by Tookey in the Extra Game.
Kirby's Adventure / Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Twizzy returns in this game and its remake, acting much the same as before.
Locations
Twizzy can be found in the following levels and stages:
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Kirby's Pinball Land
Twizzy appears in the Kracko Land board, and may appear between two Cloudys on occasion in the middle part of the board when one of them is hit. It is worth 2400 points when defeated.
Kirby's Block Ball
Twizzy appears in this title as a common enemy worth 300 points when defeated. It drops food when defeated.
Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra
Twizzy reappears in this game and its remake, appearing alongside Tookey instead of being replaced by it. In Revenge of the King, Twizzy is replaced by Croucars.
Locations
Twizzy can be found in the following places in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra:
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| Bubbly Clouds |
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| Candy Mountain |
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Kirby: Canvas Curse
Twizzy appears as one of the drawings in the Kirby: Canvas Curse Boss Game Paint Panic.
Gallery
Artwork from Kirby's Dream Land
Sprite from Kirby's Dream Land
Kirby and some Twizzies in Kirby's Dream Land
Sprite from Kirby Super Star
Sprite from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Sprite from Kirby Super Star Ultra
Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring two Twizzys
Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring two Twizzys atop Chef Kawasaki's stand
Artwork used for PUPUPU FRIENDS merchandise series
Artwork used for PUPUPU FRIENDS merchandise series
The 2021 nengajō from HAL Laboratory's Twitter account
"Chamomile Tea" figure from the "Kirby Sweet Tea Time" merchandise line, manufactured by Re-ment
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ツイジ ー Tsuijī |
Twizzy |
| French | Pioupiou | "Pioupiou" is the french onomatopoeia for a chirping bird |
| German | Piepsi | Comes from "piepsen"="to cheep" |
| Italian | Piopio | "Piopio" is the italian onomatopoeia for a chirping bird |
| Korean | 트위지 Teuwiji |
Twizzy |