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Metal block

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Metal block
Kirby sitting atop ametal block inKirby and the Forgotten Land
Details
TypeDevice
FunctionA durable barrier that can only be broken using some abilities or moves.
FoundOccasionally during gameplay
Game(s)(click to navigate)
Similar toBlock,Star Block
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Ametal block,[1] once capitalized asMetal Block,[2] is a type ofblock which is characterized by its shiny silver appearance and its resistance to most forms of attack. First appearing inKirby's Adventure, metal blocks are used to block off access to certain valuable items or optional areas, and require specificCopy Ability attacks or other methods to break, such as using acannon or an explosive device. In some instances, metal blocks may be disguised as part of the terrain, as is the case inRainbow Resort - Stage 1.

Metal blocks come in various sizes. Larger ones tend to be more resistant to attacks from Copy Abilities and other characters, functioning more like stone blocks or crystalline blocks. Metal blocks tend to be easily destroyed byMouthful Mode abilities.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby happening upon an item blocked by metal blocks inKirby's Adventure.

Metal blocks can be found in the following games:

Metal block video game appearances  
GameAppears asNotes
Kirby's AdventureDevice
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream LandDeviceReprises its function fromKirby's Adventure.
Kirby & The Amazing MirrorDevice
Kirby: Canvas CurseDevice
Kirby: Squeak SquadDevice
Kirby Mass AttackDevice
Kirby's Return to Dream LandDevice
Kirby's Dream Collection Special EditionDeviceAppears inNew Challenge Stages as well as in some of the Classic Titles.
Kirby: Triple DeluxeDevice
Kirby and the Rainbow CurseDevice
Kirby: Planet RobobotDevice
Kirby Star AlliesDevice
Kirby and the Forgotten LandDevice

List of abilities/items that can break metal blocks[edit]

Kirby breaking through some metal blocks usingBurning inKirby: Nightmare in Dream Land.

The following is a complete list of every known ability/method to break metal blocks in theKirby series:

Abilities[edit]

Items and objects[edit]

Timed Dynamite being used to break some metal blocks inKirby: Triple Deluxe.

Enemies and hazards[edit]

AnElectro Saw breaking some metal blocks inKirby Star Allies.

Other[edit]

Kirby Submarine using a Star Torpedo to break some metal blocks inKirby and the Rainbow Curse.

Gallery[edit]

  • Kirby breaking through some disguised metal blocks in Kirby's Adventure
    Kirby breaking through some disguised metal blocks inKirby's Adventure
  • Some metal blocks in an underwater area in Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
    Some metal blocks in an underwater area inKirby & The Amazing Mirror
  • A wall of metal blocks in Kirby: Canvas Curse
    A wall of metal blocks inKirby: Canvas Curse
  • A wall of metal blocks in Kirby: Squeak Squad
    A wall of metal blocks inKirby: Squeak Squad
  • Kirbys breaking through a line of metal blocks after being shot from a cannon in Kirby Mass Attack
    Kirbys breaking through a line of metal blocks after being shot from a cannon inKirby Mass Attack
  • Kirby standing atop some metal blocks while facing Clanky Woods in Kirby: Planet Robobot
    Kirby standing atop some metal blocks while facing Clanky Woods inKirby: Planet Robobot
  • A metal block from Kirby Star Allies
    A metal block fromKirby Star Allies

Names in other languages[edit]

LanguageNameMeaning
Japaneseかたいブロック[3]
Katai burokku
Sturdy block
FrenchBloc de métalMetal block


References

  1. Name taken fromDaroach's Airship dialogue inKirby Mass Attack; ex. "If you noticemetal blocks anywhere near a Blamboom cannon, see if it will blast through them all. It's said there's a golden treasure in such a place."
  2. Kirby Mass Attack Instruction Booklet (US and EU print), page 16
  3. Kirby Mass Attack Instruction Booklet (JP print), page 16