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|lastgame=''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' (2016) | |lastgame=''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' (2016) | ||
|game=<small>''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''<br>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''<br>''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' (cameo)<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''</small> | |game=<small>''[[Kirby's Dream Course]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''<br>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''<br>''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'' (cameo)<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''</small> | ||
|copy ability=[[Wheel]] | |copy ability=[[Wheel]], None (''Kirby's Block Ball'') | ||
|similar=[[Grand Wheelie]] | |similar=[[Grand Wheelie]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Wheelie''' is a reoccurring [[enemy]] who takes the form of a sentient black wheel about the same size as [[Kirby]] with | '''Wheelie''' is a reoccurring [[enemy]] who takes the form of a sentient black wheel about the same size as [[Kirby]] with a large, reptilian eye in his 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 | 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 his appearance as a helper in ''Kirby Super Star'', however, he would increasingly be portrayed with the red cover, engine, handlebars, and a seat. 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]]''. | ||
==Game appearances== | ==Game appearances== | ||
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===''Kirby's Adventure/Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''=== | ===''Kirby's Adventure/Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''=== | ||
[[File:KA Yogurt Yard Stage 6 screenshot 01.png|thumb|200px|Kirby contending with a bunch of Wheelies in ''Kirby's Adventure''.]] | [[File:KA Yogurt Yard Stage 6 screenshot 01.png|thumb|200px|Kirby contending with a bunch of Wheelies in ''Kirby's Adventure''.]] | ||
[[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'', | [[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'', he also appears in the sub-game [[Quick Draw]] as the second opponent Kirby faces off against. | ||
====Locations==== | ====Locations==== | ||
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===''Kirby's Block Ball''=== | ===''Kirby's Block Ball''=== | ||
Wheelie appears as a common enemy which is worth 600 points on defeat. | [[File:KBBa Wheelie sprite.png]] In ''[[Kirby's Block Ball]]'', Wheelie appears as a common enemy which is worth 600 points on defeat. He drops a Block Flip item. | ||
===''Kirby Super Star/Kirby Super Star Ultra''=== | ===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''=== | ||
[[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 | [[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 a prominent role.]] | ||
[[File:KSSU Wheelie | [[File:KSS Wheelie Sprite.png]][[File:KSSU Wheelie Helper 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, he 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. | ||
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, | |||
Wheelie also appears as an opponent in [[Samurai Kirby]], and in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' as one of the playable helpers in [[Helper to Hero]]. | Wheelie also appears as an opponent in [[Samurai Kirby]], and in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' as one of the playable helpers in [[Helper to Hero]]. Wheelie also appears on a card in [[Kirby Card Swipe]]. | ||
====Locations==== | ====Locations==== | ||
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===''Kirby Air Ride''=== | ===''Kirby Air Ride''=== | ||
[[File:Wheelie Bike KAR artwork.jpg|thumb|150px|The [[Wheelie Bike]] is one of many [[Air Ride Machine]]s in ''Kirby Air Ride'' based on Wheelie.]] | [[File:Wheelie Bike KAR artwork.jpg|thumb|150px|The [[Wheelie Bike]] is one of many [[Air Ride Machine]]s in ''Kirby Air Ride'' based on Wheelie.]] | ||
Wheelies appear as common enemies in | Wheelies appear as common enemies in ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'', and 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. | ||
Wheelies also appear in the form of [[Air Ride Machine]]s that can be selected, including the [[Wheelie Bike]], [[Wheelie Scooter]], and [[Rex Wheelie]]. [[King Dedede (Kirby Air Ride)|King Dedede]] rides a special Wheelie Bike, named the Wheelie Bike Dedede Custom. | Wheelies also appear in the form of [[Air Ride Machine]]s that can be selected, including the [[Wheelie Bike]], [[Wheelie Scooter]], and [[Rex Wheelie]]. [[King Dedede (Kirby Air Ride)|King Dedede]] rides a special Wheelie Bike, named the Wheelie Bike Dedede Custom. | ||
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===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' & ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''=== | ===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' & ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''=== | ||
[[File:KNiDL Wheelie sprite.png]] Wheelie appears in both of these games, taking on | [[File:KNiDL Wheelie sprite.png]] Wheelie appears in both of these games, taking on his look and function from ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''. | ||
In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', Wheelie can be possessed by [[Ghost]] Kirby, whereupon | In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', Wheelie can be possessed by [[Ghost]] Kirby, whereupon he can be made to ride forward, acting much the same as [[Wheel]] Kirby would. | ||
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===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''=== | ===''Kirby: Canvas Curse''=== | ||
[[File:RavineRoad.jpg|thumb|150px|Kirby nearby a Wheelie in ''Kirby: Canvas Curse''.]] | [[File:RavineRoad.jpg|thumb|150px|Kirby nearby a Wheelie in ''Kirby: Canvas Curse''.]] | ||
Wheelie appears in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', with similar form and function as in previous games. Although | [[File:KCC Wheelie sprite.png]] Wheelie appears in ''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'', with similar form and function as in previous games. Although his speed is concerning, Wheelie can be easily stopped by tapping him with the [[Nintendo DS]] stylus to stun him. | ||
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===''Kirby Mass Attack''=== | ===''Kirby Mass Attack''=== | ||
In ''[[Kirby Mass Attack]]'', while not appearing in the main game, a Wheelie appears as an enemy in [[Kirby Brawlball]] when fighting [[Heavy Lobster]]. | |||
===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''=== | ===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''=== | ||
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Wheelie returns in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' and grants the Wheel ability once again when swallowed. As in ''Air Ride'', enemy Wheelies use the motorbike design, which carries over to ''Planet Robobot''. | Wheelie returns in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'' and grants the Wheel ability once again when swallowed. As in ''Air Ride'', enemy Wheelies use the motorbike design, which carries over to ''Planet Robobot''. | ||
Wheelies also appear in two randomly-obtained [[Keychain]]s. One is on | Wheelies also appear in two randomly-obtained [[Keychain]]s. One is on his own depicting his sprite from ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''. The other is paired up with Kirby as [[Wheelie Rider]] from ''[[Kirby Super Star]]''. | ||
====Locations==== | ====Locations==== | ||
In ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' Wheelie can be found in the following levels and stages: | In ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'' Wheelie can be found in the following levels and stages: | ||
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===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''=== | ===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''=== | ||
Wheelie appears again in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', though Grand Wheelie does not. In addition to providing the [[Wheel]] ability as usual, it also appears out of ducts to grant the [[Robobot Armor]] with the [[Wheel Mode]] in the appropriate stages. | |||
====Locations==== | ====Locations==== | ||
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[[File:KBR Blaze Wheelie.png|thumb|A [[Blaze Wheelie]] from ''Kirby Battle Royale''.]] | [[File:KBR Blaze Wheelie.png|thumb|A [[Blaze Wheelie]] from ''Kirby Battle Royale''.]] | ||
{{main|Blaze Wheelie}} | {{main|Blaze Wheelie}} | ||
In ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', 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. No regular Wheelies appear in the game. | |||
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''=== | ===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''=== | ||
Wheelie appears as a collectible trophy. | Wheelie appears as a collectible trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. | ||
====Trophy Information==== | ====Trophy Information==== | ||
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===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''=== | ===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''=== | ||
Wheelie appears as a collectible trophy. | Wheelie appears as a collectible trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''. | ||
====Trophy Information==== | ====Trophy Information==== | ||
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|similar=[[Fang]] | |similar=[[Fang]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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 | 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 his in-game incarnation, but his powers and appearance are largely the same. | ||
Wheelie attacks by trying to ram into | Wheelie attacks by trying to ram into his 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. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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===Artwork=== | ===Artwork=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
KA Wheelie artwork.png|''Kirby's Adventure'' | KA Wheelie artwork.png|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' | ||
KSS Wheelie artwork.png|''Kirby Super Star'' | KSS Wheelie artwork.png|''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' | ||
KAR Wheelie Artwork.jpg|''Kirby Air Ride'' | KNiDL Wheelie Artwork.png|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' / ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' | ||
Wheelie KCC artwork.png|''Kirby: Canvas Curse'' | KAR Wheelie Artwork.jpg|''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'' | ||
KSqS Wheelie Artwork.jpg|''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' | KAR Kirby Riding Wheelie Bike Artwork.jpg|Kirby riding the [[Wheelie Bike]] from ''Kirby Air Ride'' | ||
KSSU Key Artwork.jpg|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | Wheelie KCC artwork.png|''[[Kirby: Canvas Curse]]'' | ||
KSqS Wheelie Artwork.jpg|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'' | |||
KSSU Wheelie Laurel artwork.png|Wheelie laurel from the instruction manual for ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'' | |||
KSSU Key Artwork.jpg|Key art for ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | |||
Kirby 20th Anniversary cake artwork.png|Artwork for [[Kirby Anniversary|Kirby's 20th Anniversary]] | |||
Twitter commemorative - Sports Day.jpg|Illustration from the [[Kirby JP Twitter]] featuring Wheelie in the background | |||
Kirby Art and Style Collection Yuki Endo.png|A drawing by [[Yuki Endo]] featured in ''[[Kirby Art & Style Collection]]'' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Sprites=== | ===Sprites=== | ||
<gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;"> | <gallery style="image-rendering:pixelated;"> | ||
KSS Wheelie.png|''Kirby Super Star'' sprite as an enemy | KSS Wheelie.png|''Kirby Super Star'' (as an enemy) | ||
KSS Wheelie | KSS Wheelie sprite 2.png|Alternate palette from ''Kirby Super Star'' (as an enemy) | ||
KSS Wheelie SK sprite.png|Sprite from Samurai Kirby | KSS Wheelie sprite 3.png|Alternate palette from ''Kirby Super Star'' (as an enemy) | ||
KSS Wheelie SK Splash Bar.png|Splash bar from Samurai Kirby | KSS Wheelie Icon.png|Icon from ''Kirby Super Star'' | ||
KSSU Wheelie Helper sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' sprite | KSS Wheelie SK sprite.png|Sprite from [[Samurai Kirby]] in ''Kirby Super Star'' | ||
KSS Wheelie SK Splash Bar.png|Splash bar from Samurai Kirby in ''Kirby Super Star'' | |||
KSSU Wheelie Sprite.png|''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' (as an enemy) | |||
KSSU Wheelie Helper to Hero sprite.png|Sprite from [[Helper to Hero]] in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | |||
KSSU Wheelie Icon.png|Icon from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | |||
KSSU Wheelie SK alt sprite.png|Samurai Kirby (''Kirby Super Star Ultra''; Korean release only) | |||
Wheelie CardSwipe KSSU.png|Card from [[Kirby Card Swipe]] in ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | |||
KSSU Fatty Whale Helper to Hero Icon.png|[[Fatty Whale]] Helper to Hero icon from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra'' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== | ===Models=== | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
KAR Wheelie model.png|''Kirby Air Ride'' | |||
KAR Wheelie low-poly model.png|''Kirby Air Ride'' (low-poly) | |||
KAR Wheelie lowest-poly model.png|''Kirby Air Ride'' (lowest-poly) | |||
KAR Wheelie Bike model.png|The Wheelie Bike from ''Kirby Air Ride'' | |||
KPR Wheelie model.png|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'' | |||
SSBB Wheelie Trophy model.png|Model used for his [[smashwiki:Trophy|trophy]] from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Screenshots=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
KAR City Trial ending 17.png|The Wheelie Bike as seen in the [[City Trial]] ending from ''Kirby Air Ride'' | |||
KPR Wheelie.png|Wheelie in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' | |||
Kirby GCN Wheelie Piggyback.jpg|Various characters using [[piggyback]] on a Wheelie in the canceled ''[[Kirby for Nintendo GameCube]]'' | |||
Kirby GCN Golem piggyback.jpg|Kirby and [[Golem]] using piggyback on a Wheelie in ''Kirby for Nintendo GameCube'' | |||
Kirby GCN castle.jpg|Kirby riding on a Wheelie in ''Kirby for Nintendo GameCube'' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Other=== | ===Other=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
KAR Wheelie Rider wallpaper.jpg|Downloadable wallpaper from the ''Kirby Air Ride'' website | |||
Dedede Directory 61 - Wheelie.jpg|[[Dedede Directory]] about Wheelie | |||
A New Wind for Tomorrow Terrarium Collection Wheelie Kirby Figure.jpg|"Wheelie Kirby" figure from the "A New Wind for Tomorrow Terrarium Collection" merchandise line | |||
Kirby | Kirby Hanafuda Card Set 8.jpg|Set 8 of the Kirby hanafuda cards, featuring Wheelie | ||
Kirby | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{Names | {{Names | ||
|ja=ウィリー | |ja=ウィリー | ||
|jaR= | |jaR=Wirī | ||
|jaM=Wheelie | |jaM=Wheelie | ||
|de=Wheelie | |de=Wheelie | ||
|deM=- | |deM=- | ||
|it=Ruotaccio | |||
|itM=From "ruota" (wheel) and the pejorative suffix "-accio" | |||
|es=Wheelie | |||
|esM=- | |||
|ko=타이어맨 | |ko=타이어맨 | ||
|koR=Taieomaen | |koR=Taieomaen | ||
|koM= | |koM=Tire-man | ||
|pt=Rodolho | |pt=Rodolho | ||
|ptM=Combination of " | |ptM=Combination of "roda" (wheel) and "olho" (eye) | ||
|fr=Roulli | |||
|frM=Wheelie<br><small>From "rouler" (to roll) and "roue" (wheel)</small> | |||
}} | }} | ||
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[[Category:Enemies in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]] | [[Category:Enemies in Kirby: Triple Deluxe]] | ||
[[Category:Enemies in Kirby: Planet Robobot]] | [[Category:Enemies in Kirby: Planet Robobot]] | ||
[[Category:Wheel | [[Category:Creatures that yield Wheel when swallowed]] | ||
[[Category:Wheelie Rider-yielding creatures]] | [[Category:Wheelie Rider-yielding creatures]] |
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Wheelie is a reoccurring enemy who takes the form of a sentient black wheel about the same size as Kirby with a large, reptilian eye in his 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 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 his appearance as a helper in Kirby Super Star, however, he would increasingly be portrayed with the red cover, engine, handlebars, and a seat. 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 Machines from Kirby Air Ride, and the Blaze Wheelie vehicle from Kirby Battle Royale.
Game appearances
Wheelie's video game appearances | ||
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Game | Role | Notes |
Kirby series | ||
Kirby's Adventure | Enemy | |
Kirby's Dream Course | Enemy | |
Kirby's Block Ball | Enemy | |
Kirby Super Star | Enemy and playable character | Can be played as when recruited as a Helper. Wheelie can also be mounted for the Wheelie Rider ability. |
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | Enemy | As this is a remake of Kirby's Adventure, his role doesn't change. |
Kirby Air Ride | Vehicle and Enemy | Appears as a rideable vehicle and as an enemy. |
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror | Enemy | |
Kirby: Canvas Curse | Enemy | |
Kirby: Squeak Squad | Enemy | |
Kirby Super Star Ultra | Enemy and playable character | As this is a remake of Kirby Super Star, his role doesn't change. |
Kirby Mass Attack | Enemy/Cameo | Appears as an enemy alongside Heavy Lobster in the Sub-Game Kirby Brawlball. Also appears in one of Kirby's attacks in Kirby Quest. |
Kirby: Triple Deluxe | Enemy | |
Kirby: Planet Robobot | Enemy | |
Super Smash Bros. series | ||
Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Trophy | |
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS | Trophy |
Kirby's Adventure/Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
In Kirby's Adventure and Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Wheelie appears as a regular enemy. In Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, he also appears in the sub-game Quick Draw as the second opponent Kirby faces off against.
Locations
Wheelie can be found in the following levels and stages:
Wheelie locations in Kirby's Adventure & Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land | |||||||
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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 Course
Wheelie makes an appearance in Kirby's Dream Course as a standard enemy upon the course. Wheelie holds position, and grants the Wheel ability when collided with.
Locations
In Kirby's Dream Course, Wheelie can be found in the following courses and holes:
Wheelie locations in Kirby's Dream Course (Main Game) | ||||||||
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1P Mode | ||||||||
Course | Course 1 | Course 2 | Course 3 | Course 4 | Course 5 | Course 6 | Course 7 | Course 8 |
Hole 1 | ||||||||
Hole 2 | ||||||||
Hole 3 | ||||||||
Hole 4 | ||||||||
Hole 5 | ||||||||
Hole 6 | ||||||||
Hole 7 | ||||||||
Hole 8 | ||||||||
2P Mode | ||||||||
Course | Whispy Woods Course | Mr. Shine & Mr. Bright Course | Kracko Course | Gordo Course | ||||
Hole 1 | ||||||||
Hole 2 | ||||||||
Hole 3 | ||||||||
Hole 4 | ||||||||
Hole 5 | ||||||||
Hole 6 | ||||||||
Hole 7 | ||||||||
Hole 8 |
Wheelie locations in Kirby's Dream Course (Extra Game) | ||||||||
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1P Mode | ||||||||
Course | Course 1 | Course 2 | Course 3 | Course 4 | Course 5 | Course 6 | Course 7 | Course 8 |
Hole 1 | ||||||||
Hole 2 | ||||||||
Hole 3 | ||||||||
Hole 4 | ||||||||
Hole 5 | ||||||||
Hole 6 | ||||||||
Hole 7 | ||||||||
Hole 8 | ||||||||
2P Mode | ||||||||
Course | Whispy Woods Course | Mr. Shine & Mr. Bright Course | Kracko Course | Gordo Course | ||||
Hole 1 | ||||||||
Hole 2 | ||||||||
Hole 3 | ||||||||
Hole 4 | ||||||||
Hole 5 | ||||||||
Hole 6 | ||||||||
Hole 7 | ||||||||
Hole 8 |
Kirby's Block Ball
In Kirby's Block Ball, Wheelie appears as a common enemy which is worth 600 points on defeat. He drops a Block Flip item.
Kirby Super Star / Kirby Super Star Ultra
In Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kirby is able to ride Wheelies, as well as have them as helpers. When befriended as a Helper, instead of changing palette like other enemies, he 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.
Wheelie also appears as an opponent in Samurai Kirby, and in Kirby Super Star Ultra as one of the playable helpers in Helper to Hero. Wheelie also appears on a card in Kirby Card Swipe.
Locations
Wheelie can be found in the following places in Kirby Super Star and Kirby Super Star Ultra:
Wheelie locations in Kirby Super Star & Kirby Super Star Ultra | |||
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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 | *Does not appear as an enemy. **Appears only as a helper. |
Kirby Air Ride
Wheelies appear as common enemies in Kirby Air Ride, and 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.
Wheelies also appear in the form of Air Ride Machines that can be selected, including the Wheelie Bike, Wheelie Scooter, and Rex Wheelie. King Dedede rides a special Wheelie Bike, named the Wheelie Bike Dedede Custom.
Locations
In Kirby Air Ride, Wheelie can be found in the following places:
Wheelie locations in Kirby Air Ride | |||
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Location | Appearance? | Location | Appearance? |
Fantasy Meadows | Beanstalk Park | ||
Celestial Valley | Machine Passage | ||
Sky Sands | Checker Knights | ||
Frozen Hillside | Kirby Melee 1 | ||
Magma Flows | Kirby Melee 2 |
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror & Kirby: Squeak Squad
Wheelie appears in both of these games, taking on his look and function from Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.
In Kirby: Squeak Squad, Wheelie can be possessed by Ghost Kirby, whereupon he can be made to ride forward, acting much the same as Wheel Kirby would.
Locations
In Kirby & The Amazing Mirror, Wheelie can be found in every major area of the Mirror World except for Moonlight Mansion and Cabbage Cavern.
In Kirby: Squeak Squad, Wheelie is a relatively rare enemy, only appearing in a few stages. However, one stage in particular (Secret Sea - Stage 5) is notable in that it only features a single Wheelie as an enemy, whereas no other stage does that with any other enemy. Wheelie can be found in the following levels and stages:
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Stage | Prism Plains | Nature Notch | Cushy Cloud | Jam Jungle | Vocal Volcano | Ice Island | Secret Sea | Gamble Galaxy |
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Stage 4 | N/A | |||||||
Stage 5 | N/A | N/A | ||||||
Stage EX | N/A |
Kirby: Canvas Curse
Wheelie appears in Kirby: Canvas Curse, with similar form and function as in previous games. Although his speed is concerning, Wheelie can be easily stopped by tapping him with the Nintendo DS stylus to stun him.
Locations
In Kirby: Canvas Curse, Wheelie appears in the following locations:
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Reddy Land | Arange Gorge | Iello Adventure | Neo Greo | Bloo Hills | Omarine Zone | Wonder Lilane |
Kirby Mass Attack
In Kirby Mass Attack, while not appearing in the main game, a Wheelie appears as an enemy in Kirby Brawlball when fighting Heavy Lobster.
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Wheelie returns in Kirby: Triple Deluxe and grants the Wheel ability once again when swallowed. As in Air Ride, enemy Wheelies use the motorbike design, which carries over to Planet Robobot.
Wheelies also appear in two randomly-obtained Keychains. One is on his own depicting his sprite from Kirby: Squeak Squad. The other is paired up with Kirby as Wheelie Rider from Kirby Super Star.
Locations
In Kirby: Triple Deluxe Wheelie can be found in the following levels and stages:
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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: Planet Robobot
Wheelie appears again in Kirby: Planet Robobot, though Grand Wheelie does not. In addition to providing the Wheel ability as usual, it also appears out of ducts to grant the Robobot Armor with the Wheel Mode in the appropriate stages.
Locations
In Kirby: Planet Robobot Wheelie can be found in the following levels and stages:
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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 Royale
- Main article: Blaze Wheelie
In Kirby Battle Royale, 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. No regular Wheelies appear in the game.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Wheelie appears as a collectible trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Trophy Information
Image | Description |
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"A real speed demon. Once the Wheelie gets going, he can't be stopped. Wheelies are sometimes known to run in packs too. Kirby can copy the Wheel ability, turn into a tire, and run over enemies. The momentum will keep him rolling until he runs into an obstacle such as a wall." |
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Wheelie appears as a collectible trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Trophy Information
Image | American English description | British English description |
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"Pop quiz! What do cars have four of, bikes have two of, and this enemy would blend right in with? That's right! Tires! Your prize is...more info! Wheelie likes to charge ahead, and Kirby can ride on top when he's a helper. If Kirby inhales him, he can even turn into a tire!" | "The most memorable characteristic of Wheelies is their tendency to speed right into Kirby. If Kirby inhales one, he can turn into a tyre too! Sometimes, though, they find it in their hearts to help Kirby out by adding handlebars and a seat to their frames to become Wheelie Bikes that Kirby can ride! Nice!" |
In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!
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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 and Gus. In the anime, Wheelie is much larger than his in-game incarnation, but his powers and appearance are largely the same.
Wheelie attacks by trying to ram into his 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 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.
Wheelie races against Wheel Kirby
In the Kirby novel series
In the Kirby novel series, Wheelie is the primary source of Kirby's Wheel ability. He is described to have unmatched speed, and he takes great pride in this. Wheelie is depicted with a timid personality, and is a subordinate of King Dedede who fears the king's wrath.
Wheelie appears as a secondary character in Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!, where he is one of the three thieves who kidnaps Mrs. Parfaitski, with the other two being Sir Kibble and Walky. Wheelie is the first one to be caught by Kirby, King Dedede, and Meta Knight. He is first seen as a shadowy figure with a hood and black cape. King Dedede tears the hood and cape off, and forces Wheelie to tell them where Mrs. Parfaitski is. He tells them that she was taken to a cave in a forest. The three heroes then notice that Meta Knight's airship was sabotaged, and believe that Wheelie was responsible. Kirby then inhales Wheelie to gain the Wheel ability, and pulls the airship with a rope. When the group later fights Sir Kibble, Kirby releases Wheelie by dropping the Wheel ability so he can inhale Sir Kibble. After this, the three force Wheelie to lead them to the cave where Mrs. Parfaitski is. When Walky shows up with his painfully loud voice, Wheelie silences him and requests that Kirby releases Sir Kibble. Wheelie and Sir Kibble then 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. The group then heads 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. With Mrs. Parfaitski finally giving in, the group returns to her mansion to free the locked away chefs.
Wheelie also makes a brief, unillustrated cameo in Kirby Meets the Squeak Squad!. When Kirby, King Dedede, and Waddle Dee take the egg back to the temple, Kirby is pulling the cart with the Wheel ability. Meta Knight, who is spying on them with Daroach, comments that Kirby copied it from Wheelie, one of King Dedede's subordinates. When the three finally reach the temple, Kirby drops his ability, and Wheelie heads back to Castle Dedede, having finished his work.
Gallery
Artwork
Kirby riding the Wheelie Bike from Kirby Air Ride
Wheelie laurel from the instruction manual for Kirby Super Star Ultra
Artwork for Kirby's 20th Anniversary
Illustration from the Kirby JP Twitter featuring Wheelie in the background
A drawing by Yuki Endo featured in Kirby Art & Style Collection
Sprites
Sprite from Samurai Kirby in Kirby Super Star
Sprite from Helper to Hero in Kirby Super Star Ultra
Card from Kirby Card Swipe in Kirby Super Star Ultra
Fatty Whale Helper to Hero icon from Kirby Super Star Ultra
Models
Model used for his trophy from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Screenshots
The Wheelie Bike as seen in the City Trial ending from Kirby Air Ride
Various characters using piggyback on a Wheelie in the canceled Kirby for Nintendo GameCube
Kirby and Golem using piggyback on a Wheelie in Kirby for Nintendo GameCube
Other
Dedede Directory about Wheelie
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | ウィリー Wirī |
Wheelie |
French | Roulli | Wheelie From "rouler" (to roll) and "roue" (wheel) |
German | Wheelie | - |
Italian | Ruotaccio | From "ruota" (wheel) and the pejorative suffix "-accio" |
Korean | 타이어맨 Taieomaen |
Tire-man |
Portuguese | Rodolho | Combination of "roda" (wheel) and "olho" (eye) |
Spanish | Wheelie | - |
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- Enemies in Kirby Super Star Ultra
- Enemies in Kirby Mass Attack
- Enemies in Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- Enemies in Kirby: Planet Robobot
- Creatures that yield Wheel when swallowed
- Wheelie Rider-yielding creatures