Wheelie: Difference between revisions

|copy ability=[[Wheel]]

'''Wheelie''' is a reoccurring [[enemy]] who takes the form of a sentient black wheel about the same size as [[Kirby]] with a a large, reptilian eye in its center. First appearing in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', Wheelie is the most common provider of the [[Wheel]] [[Copy Ability]], and serves as the ability's [[helper]] in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and [[Kirby Super Star Ultra|its remake]]. Uniquely, in this role as a helper, Wheelie can pair up with Kirby to form the [[Wheelie Rider]] ability combo.

In early games, particularly sprite-based ones, Wheelie had a simpler design, consisting of only a black tire with the eye in the middle. Following its appearance as a helper in ''Kirby Super Star'', however, it would increasingly be portrayed with the red cover, engine, and handlebars it is seen with in modern titles. There is also a larger version of Wheelie known as [[Grand Wheelie]] which serves as a [[mid-boss]]. Other variants of Wheelie include the [[Wheelie Bike]], [[Wheelie Scooter]], and [[Rex Wheelie]] [[Air Ride Machine]]s from ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', and the [[Blaze Wheelie]] vehicle from ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''.

[[File:KA Wheelie sprite.png]] In ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', Wheelie appears as a regular enemy. In ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land'', it also appears in the sub-game [[Quick Draw]] as the second opponent Kirby faces off against.

Wheelie appears as a common enemy which is worth 600 points on defeat. It drops a Block Flip item.

[[File:KSS RoMK Chapter 7 screenshot 15.png|thumb|200px|In ''Kirby Super Star'', Kirby is automatically given a Wheelie to ride for the final escape sequence of [[Revenge of Meta Knight]], giving Wheelie the most prominent role it's ever had.]]

[[File:KSSU Wheelie Sprite.png]]

In ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', [[Kirby]] is able to [[Wheelie Rider|ride Wheelies]], as well as have them as helpers. When befriended as a Helper, instead of changing palette like other enemies, it gains a "saddle" and exhaust pipes reminiscent of a motorbike. In the [[Revenge of Meta Knight]] sub-game, Kirby is required to ride one of these helper Wheelies in order to complete the game.

Wheelies appear as common enemies in this game, can can be seen riding along various tracks in [[Air Ride]] mode, as well as appearing in [[Kirby Melee]]. They grant Kirby the [[Wheel]] ability when swallowed, though this only lasts a short time. In this game, enemy Wheelies use the Helper motorbike design.

[[File:KNiDL Wheelie sprite.png]] Wheelie appears in both of these games, taking on its look and function from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''.  

In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', Wheelie can be possessed by [[Ghost]] Kirby, whereupon it can be made to ride forward, acting much the same as [[Wheel]] Kirby would.

Wheelie appears in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', with similar form and function as in previous games. Although its speed is concerning, Wheelie can be easily stopped by tapping it with the [[Nintendo DS]] stylus to stun it.

While not appearing in the main game, Wheelie cameos in [[Kirby Quest]] in one of Kirby's attacks.

Wheelie also appears as an enemy in Kirby's Brawlball when fighting [[Heavy Lobster]].

Wheelies also appear in two randomly-obtained [[Keychain]]s. One is on its own depicting its sprite from ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''. The other is paired up with Kirby as [[Wheelie Rider]] from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''.

Wheelies appear again in this title, though the Grand Wheelie does not. In addition to providing the [[Wheel]] ability as usual, they also appear out of ducts to grant the [[Robobot Armor]] with the [[Wheel Mode]] in the appropriate stages.

A special variety of ride-able Wheelie appears in the [[Attack Riders]] game mode. Known as [[Blaze Wheelie]], this Wheelie is extra large and takes on the color of its rider's team. It can perform a burst attack which knocks opponents away.

Wheelie appears as a collectible trophy.

Wheelie appears as a collectible trophy.

Wheelie appears as a [[monster]] in the ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'' episode [[Born to Be Mild - Part II]]. The character [[Fang]] transforms into this monster as a last resort to try and finish the race against [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] and [[Gus]]. In the anime, Wheelie is much larger than its in-game incarnation, but its powers and appearance are largely the same.

Wheelie attacks by trying to ram into its targets on the road. Unlike most other monsters, Wheelie is not defeated by Kirby directly, but rather defeated by falling into the traps that [[King Dedede (anime character)|King Dedede]] set on the racetrack to get Kirby. These traps cause Wheelie to crash into the walls of the raceway stadium repeatedly, causing the whole arena to collapse with Wheelie inside it.

KA Wheelie artwork.png|''Kirby's Adventure''

KSS Wheelie artwork.png|''Kirby Super Star''

KAR Wheelie Artwork.jpg|''Kirby Air Ride''

Wheelie KCC artwork.png|''Kirby: Canvas Curse''

KSqS Wheelie Artwork.jpg|''Kirby: Squeak Squad''

KSSU Key Artwork.jpg|''Kirby Super Star Ultra''

KSS Wheelie.png|''Kirby Super Star'' sprite as an enemy

KSS Wheelie Sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star'' sprite as a Helper

KSS Wheelie SK sprite.png|Sprite from Samurai Kirby

KSS Wheelie SK Splash Bar.png|Splash bar from Samurai Kirby

KSSU Wheelie Helper sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' sprite as a Helper

===Icons===

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KSS Wheelie Icon.png|''Kirby Super Star'' icon

KSSU Wheelie Icon.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' icon

KPR Wheelie.png|Wheelie in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''

KPR Wheelie model.png|Wheelie's model from ''Kirby: Planet Robobot''

Kirby GCN Wheelie Piggyback.jpg|Screenshot of various characters using [[piggyback]] on a Wheelie from ''[[Kirby for Nintendo GameCube]]''.

Kirby GCN Golem piggyback.jpg|Screenshot of Kirby and [[Golem]] using piggyback on a Wheelie from ''Kirby for Nintendo GameCube''.

Kirby GCN castle.jpg|Screenshot of Kirby riding on a Wheelie from ''Kirby for Nintendo GameCube''.

Dedede Directory 61 - Wheelie.jpg|Dedede Directory about Wheelie

|jaR=WirĪ

|ptM=Combination of "Roda" (wheel) and "olho" (eye)

|frM=Wheelie<br><small>From "Rouler" (to roll) and "Roue" (wheel)</small>

[[Category:Wheel-yielding creatures]]