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Beetley
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Beetley is a round creature with two small feet and a beetle-like carapace that debuted inKirby: Triple Deluxe. He grants theBeetle ability when swallowed byKirby.
In many ways, Beetley looks similar toBronto Burt, but he bears a different color scheme, has more indented eyes, and a beetle's crest on his head. Despite having wings, Beetley does not typically fly, instead choosing to pace along the ground and try to stab intruders. He can also attack by spinning in place to propel himself upwards before falling down. Beetley, despite his carapace, is not the toughest enemy in the world.
Game appearances[edit]
Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]
Beetley debuts inKirby: Triple Deluxe, granting the newly addedBeetle ability.
Locations[edit]
InKirby: Triple Deluxe Beetley can be found in the following levels and stages:
| Beetley locations inKirby: Triple Deluxe | ||||||||
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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 | | |
Dedede's Drum Dash Deluxe[edit]
Beetley returns inDedede's Drum Dash Deluxe, where he can be seen hovering over the drums in some stages, and will try to swipe atKing Dedede when he comes near. As such, Dedede will need to move carefully to avoid crashing into Beetley and incurring a penalty.
Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]
InKirby: Planet Robobot, Beetley appears as one of the game's collectiblestickers. He does not appear as an enemy.
Kirby Star Allies[edit]
| “ | "I'm the new king of insects!" This young king wants to challenge the old one to see who's truly mightier. But first...into the darkness! He braves any challenger with his horn! | ” | — Guest Star Beetley Unbeatable Beetle Pause Screen description inKirby Star Allies |
Beetley returns inKirby Star Allies, where he can now be recruited as afriend. Once recruited, Beetley has all ofBeetle Kirby's attacks, and can performFriend Abilities likeFriend Throw.
Locations[edit]
InKirby Star Allies, Beetley can be found in the following levels and stages:
Kirby's Dream Buffet[edit]
InKirby's Dream Buffet, Beetley is depicted on one of theCharacter Treats, using his artwork fromKirby: Triple Deluxe.
In theKirby novel series[edit]
In theKirby novel series, a swarm of Beetleys appears inKirby: Uproar at the Kirby Café?!. WhenKirby touches a spider's web, it creates an alarm which alerts the swarm of Beetleys.Hornhead commands the Beetleys to attack Kirby andKing Dedede. They steal Dedede's hammer, wrap Kirby and Dedede in spider silk and throw them into jail. Later, a Beetley who is responsible to give them food in jail tells Kirby and Dedede about the fruit they harvested in the pantry, causing them to try escaping. Beetley blocks their way but is blown away. After Kirby and King Dedede go to the pantry, a swarm of Beetleys finds them. When Kirby inhales Hornhead, the Beetleys are terrified and call for their leader,Bugzzy, for help against him. After being defeated, Bugzzy commends the Beetleys to give Kirby and Dedede theGreen Spider Grass.
Trivia[edit]
- TheKirby Star Allies pause caption for Beetley refers to him as the 'new king of insects', who 'wants to challenge the old one'. This old king refers toBugzzy, who also appears as a friend inKirby Star Allies.
Gallery[edit]
Beetley's model fromKirby: Triple Deluxe
Screenshot of Beetley inKirby: Triple Deluxe
Beetley as asticker inKirby: Planet Robobot
Background art forGuest Star Taranza: To Meet That Flower inKirby Star Allies
Screenshot of Beetley inKirby Star Allies
Title screen forGuest Star Beetley: Unbeatable Beetle inKirby Star Allies
Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! credits picture fromKirby Star Allies, featuring a trio of Beetleys fightingBugzzy
Character Treat fromKirby's Dream Buffet
Illustration from theKirby JP Twitter featuring an allied Beetley
Beetley inFind Kirby!!
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | ビートリー Bītorī | Beetley |
| Traditional Chinese | 大角甲蟲 dà jiǎo jiǎ chóng | Bighorn Beetle |
| Simplified Chinese | 大角甲虫 dà jiǎo jiǎ chóng | |
| Dutch | Beetley | - |
| French | Scaraby | From "scarabée" ("beetle" in French) |
| German | Hornbock | Hornbock |
| Italian | Scarabugghio | From "scarabeo" ("beetle" in Italian) |
| Korean | 비틀리 Biteulli | Beetley |
| Portuguese | Escaravão | Derived from "Escaravelho" (Beetle's Portuguese name) |
| Spanish | Escarabí | From "escarabajo" ("beetle" in Spanish) |
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