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|caption=Artwork of '''Waddle Dee''' from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
|caption=Artwork of '''Waddle Dee''' from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
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|game1=''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' (2000)
|cameo=<small>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''</small>
|cameo=<small>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''</small>
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{{About|the Waddle Dee from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards|Waddle Dees in a more general context|[[Waddle Dee]]}}
{{About|the Waddle Dee from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards|Waddle Dees in a more general context|[[Waddle Dee]]}}
'''Waddle Dee''' is one of [[Kirby]]'s friends and companions in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''. He is a [[Waddle Dee]], with no distinguishing features, headgear or other visual queues to differentiate him from the other members of his species (other than his differently colored feet), but he is the only Waddle Dee who appears in the game he is featured in. While not directly playable in the story mode, Waddle Dee appears in some of the stages to help Kirby, usually by giving him something to ride in, or busting holes in walls and ceilings.
'''Waddle Dee''' is one of [[Kirby]]'s friends and companions in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''. He is the only [[Waddle Dee]] to appear in this game, with no distinguishing features, headgear, or other visual cues to differentiate him from the other members of his species (other than his differently colored feet). While not directly playable in the story mode, Waddle Dee appears in some of the stages to help Kirby, usually by giving him something to ride in, or busting holes in walls and ceilings.


Barring some unconfirmed theories, Waddle Dee has not physically appeared in any game since ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''.
Barring some unconfirmed theories, Waddle Dee has not physically appeared in any game since ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''.
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===''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''===
===''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''===
[[File:K64 Group.png|thumb|right|250px|The group of friends overlooking the crystal (Waddle Dee being in the lower-right)]]
[[File:K64 Group.png|thumb|right|250px|The group of friends overlooking the crystal (Waddle Dee being in the lower-right)]]
Waddle Dee first appears in Stage 1 of [[Pop Star (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)|Pop Star]]. Here, he is shown finding one of the [[Crystal Shard]]s, when [[Dark Matter (cloud)|Dark Matter]] attacks and possesses him. Kirby and [[Ribbon]] find him shortly after, where he has been turned into [[Waddle Doo]] and forced to attack them. After being freed from Dark Matter's influence, Waddle Dee joins Kirby, and remains with him for the rest of their adventure.
In ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', Waddle Dee first appears in Stage 1 of [[Pop Star (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards)|Pop Star]]. Here, he is shown finding one of the [[Crystal Shard]]s, when [[Dark Matter (cloud)|Dark Matter]] attacks and possesses him. Kirby and [[Ribbon]] find him shortly after, where he has been turned into [[Waddle Doo]] and forced to attack them. After being freed from Dark Matter's influence, Waddle Dee joins Kirby, and remains with him for the rest of their adventure.


Waddle Dee subsequently appears in every cut-scene, usually depicted as mild and cautious. In the stages, Waddle Dee appears at a few key moments to help Kirby get past a certain obstacle. More often than not, this includes providing a boat, sled, or mine cart to ride through a given area. Waddle Dee can also bust holes in certain walls and ceilings, providing Kirby a way forward.
Waddle Dee subsequently appears in every cutscene, usually depicted as mild and cautious. In the stages, Waddle Dee appears at a few key moments to help Kirby get past a certain obstacle. More often than not, this includes providing a boat, mine cart or sled to ride through a given area. Waddle Dee can also bust holes in certain walls and ceilings, providing Kirby a way forward.


====As a Playable Character====
====As a playable character====
In the [[Sub-Game]]s ([[100-Yard Hop]], [[Bumper Crop Bump]] and [[Checkerboard Chase]]), players can select Waddle Dee to play as. They can also select one of four [[Color Changes|different col{{o}}rs]] for him to be. Despite the selection, he has no distinct gameplay differences from the other characters.
In the [[Sub-Game]]s ([[100-Yard Hop]], [[Bumper Crop Bump]] and [[Checkerboard Chase]]), players can choose to play as Waddle Dee, in one of four [[Color|different colors]]. Despite the selection, he has no distinct gameplay differences from the other characters.


He was originally going to be fully playable in the main story, being able to pick up items or enemies and then throw them.  However, in the final product, his playable role was greatly reduced, and he is only able to drive carts in certain stage segments.
He was originally going to be fully playable in the main story, being able to pick up items or enemies and then throw them.  However, in the final product, his playable role was greatly reduced, and he is only able to drive a boat, mine cart or sled in certain stage segments.
 
===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
In ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', Waddle Dee appears as a sticker, using artwork from the ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' instruction booklet.


===''Kirby Star Allies''===
===''Kirby Star Allies''===
Waddle Dee makes an appearance in the [[Celebration Picture]]s "A Delicious Picnic" and "Chasing Our Dreams," along with the rest of Kirby's team from ''Kirby 64''. Notably, in both of these pictures, Waddle Dee's feet are the same flesh tone they were in ''Kirby 64'', as opposed to being standardized to yellow like other Waddle Dees.
In ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', Waddle Dee makes an appearance in the [[Celebration Picture]]s "A Delicious Picnic" and "Chasing Our Dreams," along with the rest of Kirby's team from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''. Notably, in both of these pictures, Waddle Dee's feet are the same flesh tone they were in ''Kirby 64'', as opposed to being standardized to yellow like other Waddle Dees.
 
===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
In ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'', Waddle Dee appears on a [[Character Treat]] alongside Kirby, using the art of the two of them in a boat from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Some have speculated that this Waddle Dee and [[Bandana Waddle Dee]] are the same character, given that both have a strong bond with [[Kirby]] and with [[King Dedede]]. However, there is no official material that can confirm this connection.
*Some have speculated that this Waddle Dee and [[Bandana Waddle Dee]] are the same character, given that both have a strong bond with [[Kirby]] and with [[King Dedede]]. However, there is no official material that can confirm this connection.
*Waddle Dee is alluded to in a [[Skit|menu skit]] from ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''. Sometimes a [[Parasol Waddle Dee]] appears alongside Kirby, King Dedede, and [[Adeleine#Kirby Star Allies|Adeleine & Ribbon]], referencing the original team from ''Kirby 64''. The same thing can happen in one of the credits' pictures, but with Bandana Waddle Dee filling the role instead.
*Waddle Dee is alluded to in a [[Skit|menu skit]] from ''Kirby Star Allies''. Sometimes a [[Parasol Waddle Dee]] appears alongside Kirby, King Dedede, and [[Adeleine#Kirby Star Allies|Adeleine & Ribbon]], referencing the original team from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''.
*The character bios that can be found on the official Japanese website for ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' are written from the personal perspective of said character. Waddle Dee's bio is the only one written inside the parentheses. The only line that is not put into brackets translates to "...And, that what he seems to be saying", implying that he is unintelligible. <ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nk4j/chara/index.html ''Kirby 64'' Official Japanese Website - Character Bios]</ref>
*The character bios that can be found on the official Japanese website for ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' are written from the personal perspective of said character. Waddle Dee's bio is the only one written inside the parentheses. The only line that is not put into brackets translates to "...And, that's what he seems to be saying", implying that he is unintelligible.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nk4j/chara/index.html ''Kirby 64'' Official Japanese Website - Character Bios]</ref>


== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
K64 Kirby and Waddle Dee Artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
K64 Waddle Dee Artwork 2.jpg|Artwork of Waddle Dee facepalming
K64 Waddle Dee Artwork 2.jpg|Artwork from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
K64 Waddle Dee Artwork 3.png|Artwork of Waddle Dee running
K64 Waddle Dee and Ribbon Artwork.jpg|Artwork from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
K64 Waddle Dee Artwork 4.jpg|Artwork of Waddle Dee posing
K64 Waddle Dee Artwork 3.gif|Artwork from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
K64 Waddle Dee Artwork 5.png|Artwork of Waddle Dee walking
K64 Waddle Dee scene 1.png|Cut-scene where Waddle Dee is stalked by Dark Matter after finding a Crystal Shard
K64 Kirby and Waddle Dee Artwork.jpg|Artwork of Waddle Dee riding with [[Kirby]]
K64 Waddle Dee scene 4.png|Cut-scene where Kirby invites Waddle Dee to come along on his journey
K64 Waddle Dee model.png|Model of Waddle Dee
K64 Waddle Dees Boat model.png|Model of the boat that Waddle Dee uses
K64 Waddle Dee scene 1.png|Cutscene where Waddle Dee is stalked by Dark Matter after finding a Crystal Shard
K64 Waddle Dee scene 4.png|Cutscene where Kirby invites Waddle Dee to come along on his journey
K64 Minigame Waddle Dee colors.png|Waddle Dee's [[Color|alternate colors]] in the [[Sub-Game]]s from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
A Delicious Picnic.png|Waddle Dee with an [[Food|Onigiri]] on his head in the "A Delicious Picnic" [[Celebration Picture]] from ''Kirby Star Allies''
Chasing Our Dreams.png|Waddle Dee grabbing Kirby and being grabbed by [[King Dedede]] in the "Chasing Our Dreams" Celebration Picture from ''Kirby Star Allies''
KSA Guest Star Adeleine & Ribbon Credits.png|Waddle Dee appears in this bonus credits picture from [[Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go!|Guest Star]] [[Adeleine]] & [[Ribbon]] in ''Kirby Star Allies''
KDB Kirby and Waddle Dee character treat.png|Kirby and Waddle Dee [[Character Treat]] from ''Kirby's Dream Buffet''
Kirby Family - NSW 2001 guidebook page 68.jpg|An advertisement for the canceled ''[[Kirby Family]]'', featuring embroidery of Waddle Dee
K64 Plushie Set.jpg|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' plush set, featuring Waddle Dee
K64 Kabaya Reversible Plushie Set.jpg|''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' reversible plushies by Kabaya, which includes Kirby and Waddle Dee
K64 Kabaya Reversible Plushie Set 2.jpg|Same set of ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' reversible plushies by Kabaya, which includes Kirby with various [[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards#Power Combos|Power Combos]] and Waddle Dee
K64 Kirby and Waddle Dee Figurine with Nametag.jpg|''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'' Kirby and Waddle Dee figurine with a nametag attached to it
Kirby 64 Pretzel Accessories.jpg|Various accessories from the "''Kirby 64'' Preztel" merchandise made by Kabaya, featuring a Waddle Dee pin with Kirby, a zipper pull and phone strap
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Waddle Dee
K64 Waddle Dee Artwork 1.jpg
Artwork of Waddle Dee from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Details
First appearance Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (2000)
Cameo appearances Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby Star Allies
Kirby's Dream Buffet
Similar Bandana Waddle Dee, Waddle Dee
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This article is about the Waddle Dee from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. For Waddle Dees in a more general context, see Waddle Dee.

Waddle Dee is one of Kirby's friends and companions in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. He is the only Waddle Dee to appear in this game, with no distinguishing features, headgear, or other visual cues to differentiate him from the other members of his species (other than his differently colored feet). While not directly playable in the story mode, Waddle Dee appears in some of the stages to help Kirby, usually by giving him something to ride in, or busting holes in walls and ceilings.

Barring some unconfirmed theories, Waddle Dee has not physically appeared in any game since Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[edit]

The group of friends overlooking the crystal (Waddle Dee being in the lower-right)

In Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Waddle Dee first appears in Stage 1 of Pop Star. Here, he is shown finding one of the Crystal Shards, when Dark Matter attacks and possesses him. Kirby and Ribbon find him shortly after, where he has been turned into Waddle Doo and forced to attack them. After being freed from Dark Matter's influence, Waddle Dee joins Kirby, and remains with him for the rest of their adventure.

Waddle Dee subsequently appears in every cutscene, usually depicted as mild and cautious. In the stages, Waddle Dee appears at a few key moments to help Kirby get past a certain obstacle. More often than not, this includes providing a boat, mine cart or sled to ride through a given area. Waddle Dee can also bust holes in certain walls and ceilings, providing Kirby a way forward.

As a playable character[edit]

In the Sub-Games (100-Yard Hop, Bumper Crop Bump and Checkerboard Chase), players can choose to play as Waddle Dee, in one of four different colors. Despite the selection, he has no distinct gameplay differences from the other characters.

He was originally going to be fully playable in the main story, being able to pick up items or enemies and then throw them. However, in the final product, his playable role was greatly reduced, and he is only able to drive a boat, mine cart or sled in certain stage segments.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

In Kirby: Planet Robobot, Waddle Dee appears as a sticker, using artwork from the Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards instruction booklet.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

In Kirby Star Allies, Waddle Dee makes an appearance in the Celebration Pictures "A Delicious Picnic" and "Chasing Our Dreams," along with the rest of Kirby's team from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Notably, in both of these pictures, Waddle Dee's feet are the same flesh tone they were in Kirby 64, as opposed to being standardized to yellow like other Waddle Dees.

Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]

In Kirby's Dream Buffet, Waddle Dee appears on a Character Treat alongside Kirby, using the art of the two of them in a boat from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.

Trivia[edit]

  • Some have speculated that this Waddle Dee and Bandana Waddle Dee are the same character, given that both have a strong bond with Kirby and with King Dedede. However, there is no official material that can confirm this connection.
  • Waddle Dee is alluded to in a menu skit from Kirby Star Allies. Sometimes a Parasol Waddle Dee appears alongside Kirby, King Dedede, and Adeleine & Ribbon, referencing the original team from Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.
  • The character bios that can be found on the official Japanese website for Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards are written from the personal perspective of said character. Waddle Dee's bio is the only one written inside the parentheses. The only line that is not put into brackets translates to "...And, that's what he seems to be saying", implying that he is unintelligible.[1]

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ワドルディ
Wadorudi
Waddle Dee
Traditional Chinese 瓦豆魯迪
wǎ dòu lǔ dí
Transliteration of Waddle Dee
Simplified Chinese 瓦豆鲁迪
wǎ dòu lǔ dí
Dutch Waddle Dee -
French Waddle Dee -
German Waddle Dee -
Italian Waddle Dee -
Korean 웨이들 디
Weideul Di
Transliteration of Waddle Dee
Portuguese Waddle Dee -
Spanish Waddle Dee -

References