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Everyone knows the only reason Bouncys like to bounce so high is 'cause they like the view from up in the air. Things just seem more...peaceful up there. Every day is a good day to Bouncys. No one's gonna keep 'em down!
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— Bouncy's figurine description in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
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Bouncy, originally known as Bouncy Ty (either a pun on "Bouncy Toy", "Bouncy Tie", or simply a misspelling), is an enemy debuting in Kirby's Dream Land 2. She is a pink, springy, toy-like creature that wears a pale red ribbon, has two beady eyes and a red seat above her spring. Fitting to her name, Bouncy continually bounces, although sometimes she may leap forward attempting to stomp Kirby. Bouncy gives no Copy Ability when inhaled.
Game appearances[edit]
Kirby's Dream Land 2[edit]
Kirby jumping toward a Bouncy Ty in
Kirby's Dream Land 2.
Bouncy Ty first appears in Kirby's Dream Land 2; she is introduced in Grass Land. Bouncy Ty, along with Waddle Dee and Bronto Burt, are the most common enemies in this game.
In Kirby's Dream Land 2, Bouncy Ty can be found in the following levels and stages:
Kirby's Block Ball[edit]
Bouncy appears as a common enemy in Kirby's Block Ball, and is worth 600 points when defeated. She also drops an Ability Changer, making this the only game in the series where Bouncy can provide a Copy Ability (albeit indirectly).
Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]
Bouncy appears again in Kirby's Dream Land 3, where her behavior is basically the same. Like in Kirby's Dream Land 2, they are first seen in this game's version of Grass Land, but they are not very common here.
In later stages, drawings of Bouncys appear on certain walls, alongside drawings of Waddle Dees and Bronto Burts. These can become sentient to attack Kirby. After coming to life, Bouncy drawings function exactly like regular ones.
In Kirby's Dream Land 3, Bouncy can be found in the following levels and stages:
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[edit]
Kirby spitting out a bouncy to defeat Big Bouncy in
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.
Bouncy reappears in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, and a Mid-Boss who is simply a giant version of Bouncy appears in the second stage of Pop Star. The Mid-Boss has the same behavior as her smaller counterparts; she does not move, but bounces repeatedly in place.
In Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, Bouncy can be found in the following levels and stages:
Kirby: Canvas Curse[edit]
Bouncy appears again in Kirby: Canvas Curse, behaving the same as in past installments. As with other common enemies, she can be stunned using the Magical Paintbrush to make it easier to defeat. Bouncy is among the more prevalent enemies in this game, appearing in every level except The World of Drawcia.
In Kirby: Canvas Curse, Bouncy appears in the following locations:
Bouncy locations in Kirby: Canvas Curse
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Reddy Land
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Arange Gorge
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Iello Adventure
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Neo Greo
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Bloo Hills
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Omarine Zone
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Wonder Lilane
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 All stages
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 All stages
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Kirby Mass Attack[edit]
Bouncys appears in the Kirby Mass Attack Sub-Game, Kirby Brawlball, acting as a source of points in the upper portion of the main board. There are three of them lined up, worth 10 points the first time they are hit, with the value incrementing by 10 each subsequent hit.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]
Bouncy returns in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe; her behavior hasn't changed. A new, uncommon enemy named Bouncy Sis is a bigger version of Bouncy that appears alongside her smaller counterparts, resembling the mid-boss from Kirby 64.
Additionally, there is a variant of the Bouncy that lives on Halcandra. She behaves the same, but has a black and white color motif. Their face is similar to Void Termina's.
In Kirby's Return to Dream Land, Bouncy can be found in the following levels and stages:
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
Bouncy returns in Kirby: Triple Deluxe, but only appears in Dedede's Drum Dash as an obstacle to be avoided.
Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe[edit]
Bouncy makes an appearance in Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe as a hazard, bouncing atop certain drums in stages. King Dedede will need to avoid her while moving forward.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse[edit]
Bouncy returns in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, behaving the same as in past installments. They can be easily defeated by Kirby's Touch Dash or Waddle Dee's spear. They are worth 100 points and 3 Point Stars when defeated.
In Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Bouncy appears in the following locations:
Kirby: Planet Robobot & Kirby's Blowout Blast[edit]
Bouncy returns in Kirby: Planet Robobot, appearing in the Sub-Game Kirby 3D Rumble. They are distinguished from the other targets in that they can avoid projectiles when they bounce.
Bouncys also appear in Kirby's Blowout Blast with the same behavior.
Kirby Star Allies[edit]
A Bouncy in
Kirby Star Allies
Bouncy returns as a common enemy in Kirby Star Allies. They can come in a variety of sizes and speeds. Big Bouncys also make their return, but only in Guest Star Adeleine & Ribbon - Artful Adventurers and Heroes in Another Dimension.
In Kirby Star Allies, Bouncy can be found in the following levels and stages:
Kirby and the Forgotten Land[edit]
Bouncy returns as an enemy in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. She is typically seen bouncing quickly back and forth between specific areas. Unlike Rabiroo, Bouncy tends not to chase after Kirby.
In Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Bouncy can be found in the following stages:
Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]
Bouncy returns as a common enemy in Kirby's Dream Buffet, here redesigned to resemble gummy candy. She serves as an obstacle on race courses, and also appears carrying strawberries in the Minigame mode.
- Bouncy's top half, and Bouncy Sis' by extension, resembles Kirby greatly, except for the bow.
- In Kirby's Dream Land 2 and Kirby's Block Ball, Bouncys have two small strands of hair on the side of their heads. This detail is absent in all later appearances.
- In Kirby's Block Ball, Bouncys can get knocked out of their spring, suggesting it is some sort of vehicle, not actually a part of their body.
- According to their Figurine description from Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, along with their Dedede Directory post,[1] Bouncys jump because they enjoy the view.
Gallery[edit]
Kirby's Dream Land 3 artwork
A Bouncy drawing from Kirby's Dream Land 3
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards artwork
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards model
Kirby: Canvas Curse artwork
Bouncy's model from Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Model of Bouncy's Halcandra variant from Kirby's Return to Dream Land
A Bouncy in Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Keychain from Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Artwork from Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Bouncy's figurine in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Bouncy in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Bouncy's figure in Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Bouncy in Kirby's Dream Buffet
Bouncy in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Halcandra Bouncy in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Dedede Directory about Bouncy
Names in other languages[edit]
Language
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Meaning
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Japanese
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バウンシー Baunshī
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Bouncy
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Chinese
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弹跳蝴蝶结 Tántiào Húdiéjié
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Bouncing Bow
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Dutch
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Bouncy
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French
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Bouncy
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German
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Bouncy
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Italian
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Bouncy
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Korean
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바운시 Baunsi
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Bouncy
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Spanish
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Bouncy
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References
Kirby: Canvas Curse |
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| Playable characters | | | Levels and Stages | | | Copy Abilities | | | Enemies | | | Bosses | | | Items and objects | | | Extra | |
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Kirby Mass Attack |
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| Characters | | | Levels and stages | | | Story Mode enemies | | | Sub-Game-exclusive enemies | | | Mid-Bosses | | | Story Mode Bosses | | | Sub-Game-exclusive bosses | | | Sub-Games | | | Extra | |
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Kirby's Dream Collection Special Edition |
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| Characters | | | Modes | | | Classic Titles | | | Anime episodes | | | Manga samples (Japanese version only) | | | Copy Abilities (New Challenge Stages) | | | Stages (New Challenge Stages) | | | Enemies (New Challenge Stages) | | | Mid-Bosses (New Challenge Stages) | | | Extra | |
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Kirby: Triple Deluxe |
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| Characters | | | Levels and stages | | | Bosses | | | Mid-Bosses | | | Copy Abilities | | | Enemies | | | Sub-games | | | Items and objects | | | Kirby Fighters Battle Stages | | | Dedede's Drum Dash stages | | | Extra | |
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Kirby: Planet Robobot |
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| Characters | | | Levels and stages | | | Bosses | | | Mid-Bosses | | | Copy Abilities | | | Enemies | | | Sub-Games | | | Kirby 3D Rumble levels | | | Items and objects | | | Extra | |
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Kirby Star Allies |
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| Characters | | | Levels and Stages | | | Copy Abilities | | | Friend Abilities | | | Friend Actions | | | Standard Friends | | | Dream Friends | | | Regular enemies | | | Mid-Bosses | | | Bosses | | | Items and objects | | | Sub-Games | | | Extra | |
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