Bomb Artwork ofBomb Kirby forKirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe. Details First game Kirby Super Star (1996) Latest game Kirby Air Riders (2025) Other game(s) Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Kirby Air Ride Kirby & The Amazing Mirror Kirby: Squeak Squad Kirby Super Star Ultra Kirby's Return to Dream Land Kirby: Triple Deluxe Kirby Fighters Deluxe Kirby: Planet Robobot Kirby Battle Royale Kirby Star Allies Kirby Fighters 2 Kirby and the Forgotten Land Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World Usage type Unlimited use Obtained from Bomb-wieldingPoppy Bros. Jr.,Poppy Bros. Sr., bomb-wieldingPerot,Balloon Bomber,Foley,Jungle Bomb,Blowfish,Rockn,Pedo,Skud,Bolum,Balloon-Meister, bomb-wieldingShadow Kirby amiibo(Kirby: Planet Robobot):Samus,Diddy Kong,Bowser Jr. Obtained by projectiles from Poppy Bros. Jr.,Perot,Bombar,Combo Cannon,Kracko Jr.,Prank,Wham Bam Jewel,Miracle Matter,Mr. Dooter,Bomb Machine,Metal General,HR-D3,Masked Dedede,Bronto Burt(Kirby: Planet Robobot),Clanky Woods,Mecha Knight (and variants),Susie,President Haltmann,Balloon-Meister,Rampaging Doomers,Crowned Doomer,Void Termina,Void,Void Soul,Master Crown,Flowered Sectonia,Soul of Sectonia,Security Force,Shadow Dedede Power(s) Produces and throws explosives Helper Poppy Bros. Jr. Related to BombPower Combos,Bomb Mode,Chain Bomb,Homing Bomb

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This article is about theCopy Ability. For the item, seeBomb (object).

Bomb is aCopy Ability which allowsKirby to produce and then toss an unlimited supply of round explosives at his opponents. Although it is among the simplest in terms of its moveset, the Bomb ability is quite versatile due to its emergent techniques, as Kirby can use the ability to repeatedly bear down on a strong opponent, leave bombs behind to detonate on their own to solve puzzles, or cover various positions around himself to keep his foes at bay. In some games, Bomb also has a fiery property to it, allowing it to lightfuses. When Kirby gains the Bomb ability, he gains a dark blue fireworks cone hat, though in older titles, he would gain a blue floppy cap similar to the one forSword.

Bomb made its first appearance inKirby Super Star, and has appeared in most subsequent main series games. Though many enemies and objects provide the Bomb ability wheninhaled, its primary enemy representative isPoppy Bros. Jr., who acts as theHelper representing the ability in bothKirby Super Star andKirby Star Allies.

Characteristics[edit]

Bomb is among the more versatile, unique, and difficult-to-master abilities in Kirby's arsenal due to revolving almost entirely around the deployment of explosives which are affected by gravity and other forces within the world. Unlike other abilities, which tend to involve many different powers and attacks, all of Bomb Kirby's moves start with pulling out a bomb as a distinct object. The rest comes down to how Kirby subsequently uses the bomb, whether it be a simple toss, rolling it along the ground, dropping it at his feet, or planting it right on an enemy's head. The bombs themselves have a timer, and will detonate on their own after this timer expires, including in Kirby's hands if he does not get rid of it fast enough. Bombs can deal substantial damage to enemies at a distance, and effective use of this ability will prevent most foes from getting anywhere near the pink puffball.

In most games, the Bomb ability does not have any elemental property associated with it. However, in certain games, it is readily miscible with other abilities and powers, giving it a much larger range of versatility. This is particularly exemplified inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards andKirby Star Allies, wherePower Combos andPower Effects can create quite surprising results such as the detonating throwing stars ofBomb-Cutter or the floating Bluster Bombs.

Appearance[edit]

Bomb's hat was initially identical toSword's but with different colors: a hat similar to Link's fromThe Legend of Zelda, but with a brim, and a pompom at its tip. Bomb's hat, however, was blue, and the brim and pompom were either white, light blue, or yellow; similar toPoppy Bros. Jr. orPoppy Bros. Sr.'s hat. This hat design is used in every game fromKirby Super Star toKirby Super Star Ultra, as well asKirby Air Riders and the anime seriesKirby: Right Back at Ya!. Ever sinceKirby's Return to Dream Land, Bomb has had a completely different hat design: a dark blue cone hat similar to a party popper, with some explosion-like illustrations, likely representing fireworks. The tip of the hat has a red ribbon, and the hat also has a brim with a diamond shaped blue gem. This design has always been used ever since. However, the design of the ribbon is inconsistent between appearances, sometimes it has a split at the end and other times it does not. The first time the ribbon had a split at the end wasKirby: Triple Deluxe and it would stay that way in all future games, however this is not reflected in some promotional art. Curiously, the new hat is remarkably similar to the one used in the trailer for the cancelledKirby for Nintendo GameCube, but it was orange instead with a blue ribbon.

The bombs of the ability have also changed in design slightly: originally, the bombs were simply round and black, and would create a regular explosion upon exploding. Ever since the hat design change inKirby's Return to Dream Land, the bombs have a gray star pattern on them, and the explosions started to have fireworks-like particles to them.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby Super Star /Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

The Bomb ability made its first appearance inKirby Super Star, and also appears in the remake,Kirby Super Star Ultra. In these games, Kirby acquires the ability primarily through swallowing bomb-wieldingPoppy Bros. Jr. (who also acts as thehelper for the ability), but can also obtain them fromJungle Bomb,Poppy Bros. Sr., theCombo Cannon's dropped bombs, and variousCopy Essences.Kirby Super Star set the standard for how the Bomb ability typically operates (though this standard would not be consistently followed or expanded upon untilKirby's Return to Dream Land).

Bomb moveset inKirby Super Star Ultra
Skill	Button execution
Ready Bomb	B
Bomb Throw	Ready Bomb + B *Set throw angle by holding B
Straight Throw	Dash + Bomb Throw
Bomb Drop	B near foe
Bomb Set	↓ + B

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[edit]

The Bomb ability makes its 3D debut inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Many different enemies provide this ability, includingPoppy Bros. Jr.,Skud,Rockn, andBlowfish. The Bomb ability can also be combined with itself and with other abilities to make potent explosivePower Combos.

On its own, the Bomb ability is exceedingly simple in this game. When pressing and releasing B, Kirby pulls out a bomb and then tosses it forward in an arc, where it will immediately explode on impact (or detonate after about one second if it has not hit something by then). How long the player holds B will determine how high Kirby tosses the bomb: just tapping B causes Kirby to drop it at his feet, while holding it for a while causes him to toss it high and far, with varying trajectories in-between these two extremes. When the bomb explodes, the lingering explosion effect will deal damage for a little while after the explosion actually occurs. Kirby himself is not affected by these explosions.

Kirby Air Ride[edit]

Bomb appears again inKirby Air Ride, and can be obtained by swallowingBalloon Bomber, collecting the appropriate Copy Panel, or getting it from aCopy Chance Wheel. Much like inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards, the Bomb ability here is very simple: all the player needs to do is press and then release A to make Kirby toss the bomb, with holding A longer resulting in a further throw. An arrow appears in front of Kirby to show where the bomb will land, and a meter appears to visualize the power of the throw. Unlike in other games, the Bomb ability here is single-use—after the bomb is thrown, Kirby immediately loses the ability. The explosion from the bomb is also very large, making it overall more similar toCrash.

Interestingly, the instruction booklet seems to give the impression that the ability can be used more than once before being used up. This would be more in-line with Bomb's appearances elsewhere in the series.

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  Artwork of Bomb fromKirby Air Ride

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror[edit]

Bomb makes another appearance inKirby & The Amazing Mirror, here being very similar to its incarnation inKirby Super Star, although it now has fiery properties, being able to lightfuses, among other uses. Kirby can acquire this ability primarily from the new enemyFoley, and from projectiles tossed byPrank,Bombar, andWiz.

Kirby: Squeak Squad[edit]

Bomb also appears inKirby: Squeak Squad, where it is practically identical to how it was inKirby & The Amazing Mirror. However, if Kirby collects theAbility Scroll for Bomb, he can combine the ability withIce orSpark to create Ice Bomb and Thunder Bomb, respectively. Doing so allows him to toss bombs infused with those elements: ice bombs can freeze enemies and water, while thunder bombs electrify foes and send sparks along metal surfaces. Unlike withSword, there is noFire Bomb combination, since Bomb already has fiery properties by default.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land /Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

InKirby's Return to Dream Land and its remake,Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, the Bomb ability reappears with a similar moveset to its appearance inKirby Super Star: in particular, the "Straight Throw" move is replaced by "Bomb Bowl". Moreover, it receives a new appearance: instead of a floppy blue cap, Kirby wears a fireworks cone-styled hat. In addition, the bombs now include star patterns on them, and their explosions create colored fireworks.

In this game, the primary provider is once again Poppy Bros. Jr., though other enemies provide this ability as well, likeFoley,Bomb Machine's missiles,Mr. Dooter's bombs, andMetal General andHR-D3's missiles. Bomb also gets its ownChallenge Stage: theBomb Challenge.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

Bomb returns as an ability inKirby: Triple Deluxe, with the same moveset as it had inKirby's Return to Dream Land. However, it takes noticeably longer to deploy bombs in this game than it did in its previous appearance. This was likely done to balance the ability for theKirby FightersSub-Game, which Bomb also appears in.

Bomb's Moveset inKirby: Triple Deluxe,Kirby Fighters Deluxe, andKirby: Planet Robobot   while facing right
Skill	Image	Button Execution	Description
Bomb Prep		Hold B	Kirby brings out a small bomb.
Bomb Throw		Release B after bomb during Bomb Prep	Kirby throws a bomb a fair distance.
Target Throw		+ Control Pad after Bomb Prep	Allows the player to set the throw angle.
Self-Destruct		Bomb Prep...do nothing	Kirby lets the bomb explode in his hand, damaging all enemies around himself.
Bomb Bowl		Dash + B	Kirby rolls a bomb like a bowling ball at nearby enemies.
Bomb Drop		B next to foe	Kirby places a bomb on an enemy's head, immobilizing them.
Bomb Set		↓ + B	Kirby places a bomb in front of him.

Kirby Fighters Deluxe[edit]

Bomb appears as one of the selectable Copy Abilities inKirby Fighters Deluxe, carrying over its look and functionality from the original Kirby Fighters. Its unlockableRare Outfit has a similar design to the default hat, with an orange-and-purple diamond motif, a heart-shaped gem in its center, and a flashy pom pom on top; the bombs themselves are also adorned with hearts. According to a Miiverse post quoting designer Kenichiro Kita, this variant was designed to appeal to girls, as he thought the standard Bomb design appealed mainly to boys.^[1]

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

Bomb returns as an ability inKirby: Planet Robobot, unchanged from its appearance inKirby: Triple Deluxe. It is obtainable by swallowingPoppy Bros. Jr., the missiles ofWalker Waddle Dees with cannons, aBronto Burt with a bomb, and many boss attacks involving explosives. It is alsocompatible with theRobobot Armor.

Kirby Battle Royale[edit]

Bomb returns as one of the starter abilities forKirby Battle Royale. While its moveset has been simplified for the sake of balance, the essential functions of tossing bombs and planting bombs on foes remains intact.

Fouralternate pieces of headgear exist for the Bomb ability. These are the "Foley Cap", the "Bomb Cap", the "Boom Cap", and the "Qbby Cap". The Qbby Cap can only be obtained by scanning the Qbbyamiibo.

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  Foley Cap fromKirby Battle Royale
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  Bomb Cap
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  Boom Cap
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  Qbby Cap, obtainable by scanning Qbby's amiibo

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

Bomb returns inKirby Star Allies along withPoppy Bros. Jr., who is theFriend for that ability. Uniquely to this game, Kirby and his allies can pick up bombs after they have been dropped and re-throw them. If Kirby or Poppy Bros. Jr. picks up the bomb it will be treated like any other bomb prepped by the ability, but if any other character picks up the bomb, it will be treated as acarry item. In addition to the standard repertoire of attacks from other recent titles, Bomb can be infused with any of the fivePower Effects to create five elemental variants. Unlike inKirby: Squeak Squad, a fiery bomb combination is possible here. Notably, if the Power Effect on Bomb changes, any bombs that were already on the field will turn into the new elemental variant.

Of the possible combinations, the most notable one is Bluster Bomb, which gives Kirby or Poppy Bros. Jr. the ability to toss bombs that fall gently downward, extending their reach or letting them linger in the air as hazards for enemies. In addition, when holding a Bluster Bomb, the holder will float upward if they are in the air, including allies who just picked up bombs that Kirby or Poppy Bros. Jr. tossed.

Bomb is uniquely able to shoot explosive stars from theFriend Star andStar Allies Sparkler.

Kirby Fighters 2[edit]

Bomb appears as one of the selectable abilities inKirby Fighters 2, retaining its properties fromKirby Fighters Deluxe. Along withSword andStaff, it is available for use right from the start. Its moveset is nearly identical to that of previous titles, but damage values have been adjusted. Notably, Kirby can now harm himself with his Self-Destruct technique, like he could in games prior toKirby Star Allies. In this game, Bomb has two unlockableRare Hats: the first one is the Heart Bomb hat fromKirby Fighters Deluxe, while the second is a new one, the Pirate's Tricorn, which lets Kirby toss bombs with skull and crossbones on them.

For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Bomb ability inKirby Fighters 2, seeMizuumi Wiki's page.

Moveset[edit]

Kirby and the Forgotten Land /Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World[edit]

Bomb appears inKirby and the Forgotten Land andKirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World. In this game, the bombs Kirby throws have a new look, now a lighter blue in coloration and much larger. Kirby can still use familiar moves like Bomb Throw and Bomb Bowl, and he can no longer self-destruct with any bomb. Notably, bombs tossed intowater will now gain an inner tube and coast along the surface, instead of sinking. In addition, unexploded bombs on the ground can be kicked by Kirby orBandana Waddle Dee. During his adventures, Kirby can findblueprints, which can then be taken toWaddle Dee's Weapons Shop toevolve the Bomb ability into new forms:Chain Bomb lets Kirby throw multiple bombs whose explosions last longer and go off all at once upon enemy contact, whileHoming Bomb lets Kirby throw chain bombs that home in on enemies.

This ability is one of four accessible in the game'sdemo. It automatically becomes Chain Bomb once the three available stages are complete, but this can be reverted back to the original ability if the player so desires.

Moveset[edit]

All attack names are taken from theKirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide. Applicable equivalent adapted English names from other games are listed in bold.

Kirby Air Riders[edit]

Bomb makes an appearance inKirby Air Riders, functioning the same as its appearance inKirby Air Ride: it grants the user a single bomb that can be charged up and aimed for a massive explosion that damages foes. After the one bomb is used, the ability is lost. New to this game is the ability to drop the bomb behind the user by pulling back on the control stick. Like all Copy Abilities in the game, it is usable by any rider, not just Kirby.

Notably, Bomb's hat uses its original design (light blue cap similar to Sword's hat), and not its most recent party popper-like design.

InKirby: Right Back at Ya![edit]

Bomb Artwork ofBomb Kirby fromKirby: Right Back at Ya! Details First episode Kirby Takes the Cake Last episode Fright to the Finish Other episode(s) A Half-Baked Battle,Right Hand Robot,Mumbies Madness andA Sunsational Puzzle Obtained from Inhaling a bomb, cannonball, or missile Power(s) Throwing bombs

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Bomb is one of the recurring Copy Abilities in the anime seriesKirby: Right Back at Ya!, first appearing in the season 2 finale episodeKirby Takes the Cake. WhenKirby gains this ability, he is given a blue cap similar to theSword cap, and resembling his in-game appearance prior toKirby's Return to Dream Land. With the Bomb ability, Kirby is able to conjure bombs out of thin air and toss them at his opponents to attack. He can also return enemies' bombs to them.

InA Half-Baked Battle,King Dedede andEscargoon deliberately give Kirby this ability in order to free them all from the stomach of themonsterBelly Buster.

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  Screenshot of Kirby after just obtaining the Bomb ability
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  Bomb Kirby returning one of his opponentDangerous Bomb's bombs to him
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  Bomb Kirby standing on a nearby tree during an explosion
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  Bomb Kirby tossing bombs around the inside ofBelly Buster's stomach
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  Bomb Kirby facing off against the militarizedEscar-droid while riding hisWarp Star
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  Bomb Kirby positioningMumbies towards the sun while on the Warp Star
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  Bomb Kirby tossing bombs atOzomashii while riding on his Warp Star

In theKirby novel series[edit]

Bomb Kirby obtains Blizzard Bomb inKirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure! Details First volume Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!! Last volume Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!! Other volume(s) Kirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure! Obtained from Poppy Bros. Jr. Power(s) Tossing bombs

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In theKirby novel series, the Bomb ability makes an appearance inKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!, inKirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure! and inKirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!.

InKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!, the Bomb ability is wielded by one of theKirby copies created by theKirby Printer. In their match ofBattle Arena, Kirby andWaddle Dee face against Bomb Kirby and Beetle Kirby copies. Bomb Kirby throws bombs at Kirby, but Kirby successfully dodges, and his counterattack topples Bomb Kirby. However, Bomb Kirby rises back undamaged, and hits Waddle Dee with his bomb, knocking him out. Later, after Beetle Kirby throws the unconscious Waddle Dee aside, a furious Kirby attacks Bomb Kirby, making the bomb he held explode and defeating him.

InKirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure!, as they fightKing Dedede,Poppy Bros. Jr. lets Kirby inhale him to get the Bomb ability. Kirby tosses a bomb at King Dedede, knocking him down. However, when Dedede gets buff, the bombs that Kirby throws do not do any damage to him. WhenChilly's ice breath accidentally hits Kirby instead of Dedede, the Bomb ability gains the BlizzardPower Effect. Kirby uses this newfound power to hurl bombs and put a stop to King Dedede's rampage, defeating him. After the battle, Kirby drops the Bomb ability to bring Poppy Bros. Jr. back.

InKirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!, Kirby and Waddle Dee encounter a Bomb and a Whip Kirby copies at the ground floor of the Buddy Fighters Tower. At first, they think they areWaddle Dees in disguise, and ask them to reveal themselves. Instead, the copies silently attack, and Kirby defeats them both using Whip Kirby's whip. After Waddle Dee tries pulling on their faces, it is revealed that they are actually Kirby copies.

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  The Bomb Kirby copy being defeated by Kirby inKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!.
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  Bomb Kirby being shocked from King Dedede's transformation inKirby Star Allies: The Great Friend Adventure!.
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  A Bomb Kirby copy portrayed in the table of contents ofKirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!.
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  A Bomb Kirby copy portrayed in the table of contents ofKirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!.

Profiles[edit]

Flavor text[edit]

Image	Game	Flavor text
	Kirby Super Star	Blast your enemies to bits! Take accurate aim and throw carefully. Your throw will be controlled byY.
	Kirby & The Amazing Mirror	Use B to pull out a bomb, and press B again to throw it. Move the +Control Pad to change where to throw it.
	Kirby: Squeak Squad	HOLD! THROW!! BOOM!!
	Kirby Super Star Ultra	Grab a bomb and hold thebutton to set the throwangle. Toss it and it'll goKa-BOOM!
	Kirby's Return to Dream Land	Prep ahuge bomb,aim it, and--KA-BOOM! Get above your enemies andboom, boom, boom! Bowl a perfectBOOM!
	Kirby: Triple Deluxe	Raise ahuge bomb above your head, adjust theangle, andgive it a toss. Blast, explode, and detonate from a distance! Or drop a bomb right next to an enemy.KABOOM!
	Kirby: Planet Robobot	American English:Raise ahuge bomb above your head, adjust theangle, and give it a toss.Blast,explode, anddetonate from a distance! Or drop a bomb right next to an enemy.KABOOM! British English:Raise ahuge bomb above your head, adjust theangle and throw!Detonate from afar...or drop a bomb right next to an enemy.BOOM!
	Kirby Battle Royale	Throw a bomb and blow your foes away! A great ability for attacking from afar.
	Kirby Star Allies	Anyone can pick up a bomb, and if it rolls over terrain covered with friendly fire or water, the bomb will transform! For a surprise attack, infuse bombs with wind to make them float!
	Kirby and the Forgotten Land /Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World	Figure description: Hold down the button to aim and throw. Got it? Hold, aim, throw! Throw, hit, BOOM! You can run and throw them too, or roll them ahead of you to get an explosive strike! Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee: To use the Bomb ability,hold down B to aim, then release it to throw a bomb forward.
	Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe	Prep a firework bomb,aim it, and...KA-BOOM! Get above your enemies andboom, boom, boom! Bowl a perfectBOOM!

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy[edit]

Name	Image	Appears In/Related Games	American English description	British English description
Bomb Kirby		SNES:Kirby Super Star 3DS:Kirby: Triple Deluxe	When he copies the Bomb ability, Kirby gets to don a stylish hat just like Poppy Bros. Jr. The hat's appearance varies a little from game to game, but the ability itself is always pretty much the same: pull out a bomb, throw it, BOOM! Careful, though—if you hang on to the bomb for too long, you'll go BOOM yourself!	When he copies the Bomb ability, Kirby gets to don a stylish hat just like Poppy Bros. Jr. The hat's appearance varies a little from game to game, but the ability itself is always pretty much the same: pull out a bomb, throw it, BOOM! Careful, though – if you hang on to the bomb for too long, you'll go BOOM yourself!

Nintendo Today![edit]

• Prep a huge bomb, aim it, and—KA-BOOM! Bowl a perfect BOOM!

Gallery[edit]

Main article:Bomb/gallery

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  Artwork fromKirby Super Star
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  Icon fromKirby Super Star
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  Screenshot fromKirby 64: The Crystal Shards
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  Artwork fromKirby & The Amazing Mirror
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  Artwork fromKirby Super Star Ultra
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  Pause screen icon fromKirby Super Star Ultra
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  Ability Star fromKirby's Return to Dream Land
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  Artwork fromKirby Battle Royale

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