Star Block Artwork of aStar Block fromKirby: Planet Robobot Details Type Device Function Use as breakable terrain in stages, use as ammunition. Found Generally in gameplay Game(s) (click to navigate) Similar to Block

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AStar Block,^[1] calledStar Box inKirby's Dream Land, andInhale Block inKirby Super Star's manual, is a yellow-orange squareblock with a bordered white star insignia inset which is commonly found in mostKirby games as part of the environment, whether it be used as a barricade, to build platforms, or just tucked away in the corner of an area. Star Blocks are typically aboutKirby's size (though some are larger) and can be easily inhaled by the pink puffball and used to spit outStar Bullets. They can also be destroyed in a single hit by any attack, includingAir Bullets,Slide attacks,Water Gun shots, orHeadbutts. In some games, such asKirby & The Amazing Mirror, they can also be destroyed (albeit sometimes inadvertently) using aDive Attack. In many cases, Star Blocks will reveal other items or even hiddenDoors when broken.

Star Blocks are typically involved in puzzles or other environmental challenges which utilize their various properties. Sometimes they are meant to be used as ammunition against enemies or to hitswitches and other objects, while other times they serve as a fragile set of platforms that Kirby may want to keep intact so he or another character can traverse a chasm with aKey or other item. In rarer cases, Star Block formations may be tied more esoterically to other triggers, such as inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards, where Kirby has to selectively break certain blocks in a formation to make one of theCrystal Shards appear. Due to their ubiquitous nature, some enemies (likeBlockin) will disguise themselves as Star Blocks in order to get the jump on Kirby.

Game appearances[edit]

Star Blocks appear in mostKirby games, including all main-series titles. The following table goes over every game that Star Blocks appear in, with more notable game appearances in the sections below:

Notable appearances[edit]

Star Blocks look and behave roughly the same way in nearly every game they appear in. In the following games, however, Star Blocks have peculiar properties:

Kirby's Block Ball[edit]

InKirby's Block Ball, Star Blocks are referred to formally as "Score Blocks", and can be hit multiple times before they disappear, with each subsequent hit yielding more points than the last. It is possible for these blocks to start out invisible until they are hit the first time.

There is another variety of block in this game thatis referred to as a Star Block, but this does not resemble a traditional Star Block, instead being much narrower and darker with rounded edges. These are collected in the Target Shooting rounds and then cover thespikes during boss fights.

Kirby's Star Stacker[edit]

In both theGame Boy andSuper Famicom versions ofKirby's Star Stacker, Star Blocks are the main elements of each puzzle round that need to be cleared (or "stacked") in order to earn points and progress through the game. This is done by lining upAnimal Friends between the blocks to make them disappear, or by usingBomb Blocks. Star Blocks can appear in new rows from the bottom or be deposited from the top depending on various circumstances.

Kirby: Canvas Curse[edit]

InKirby: Canvas Curse, Star Blocks can be destroyed by tapping them with theNintendo DS stylus, in addition to more normal methods. Principally, they come in two distinct sizes in this game, with the larger ones taking up a 2x2 area as compared to the standard ones.

Kirby Mass Attack[edit]

InKirby Mass Attack, larger Star Blocks take several hits to destroy, and visibly crack as they are damaged.

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

Kirby's Return to Dream Land marked the first time in the series that multiple Star Blocks could be inhaled at once, using the Super Inhale technique. This aspect of Star Blocks would carry over into future games in the series that feature both inhaling and Star Blocks.

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse[edit]

InKirby and the Rainbow Curse, Star Blocks can appear in extra wide varieties which block off hallways and take several hits to destroy, visibly cracking as they are damaged. Star Blocks in this game are distinct from the softer Clay Blocks in the fact that Kirby cannot simply power through them without using aStar Dash or other special technique.

Kirby's Blowout Blast[edit]

InKirby's Blowout Blast, larger Star Blocks can individually provide Kirby with a Blaster Bullet when inhaled. Additionally, when Kirby has a full belly, he will automatically break through Star Blocks that he touches.

Profiles[edit]

Kirby Super Star[edit]

• Wii U Virtual Console manual bio:"You can inhale it or attack to destroy it."

Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

• Instruction manual bio (page 21): "Attack or swallow these to get them out of your way"

Trivia[edit]

• Star Blocks are typically the main building block for the formations of letters seen inHAL Rooms in various games where that Easter egg is present.

Gallery[edit]

Main article:Star Block/gallery

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  A Star Block inKirby 64: The Crystal Shards
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  Artwork ofBalloon Kirby fromKirby: Canvas Curse that also features Star Blocks
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  Stone sculpture fromKirby's Return to Dream Land
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  A Star Block inKirby: Planet Robobot
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  A Star Block inKirby Star Allies
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  Figure fromKirby and the Forgotten Land
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  Model fromSuper Smash Bros. Brawl
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  Artwork fromKirby no Copy-toru!, featuring Kirbysliding onto two Star Blocks, breaking one in the process.
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  Illustration from theKirby JP Twitter featuring characters eating Star Block cakes
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  "Stage Clear!" figure from the "Poyotto Collection Kirby 30th Anniversary" merchandise line, manufactured by Re-ment

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References

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