Robobot Armor

"Originally part of the invading robotic army, when Kirby jumps into this machine, it becomes his Robobot Armor—able to change its form by scanning enemy specs!"

- Instruction manual

Robobot Armor is an item introduced in Kirby: Planet Robobot. Obtained from Invader Armor or found in docking stations, Robobot Armor is a powerful mech suit that allows Kirby to scan certain enemies, copy their abilities and augment them into powers called Modes.

Physical Appearance
The Robobot Armor retains the basic shape of the Invader Armor, but with details that make it resemble Kirby. It has a predominantly pink frame with pale yellow details and red feet, as well as a Kirby-like face on its front. It has a blunt silver spike on each shoulder, resembling the tip of a screwdriver. The Robobot Armor also has a bronze-colored jetpack strapped behind it. When inside of the Robobot Armor, Kirby gains a pair of goggles that rest atop his head.

The color and design of the Robobot Armor changes when it takes on a different Mode. It can also morph the spikes on its shoulders into various tools, such as a Wrench or a Drill.

Stickers, of which there are over 200, may also be collected during gameplay and can be attached to the Robobot Armor's arms to change its appearance. Two different stickers, one on each arm, may be attached to the Robobot Armor at one time. If no stickers are applied, the Robobot Armor's shoulders feature winged gears with yellow stars in their centers by default.

General Information
The Robobot Armor is a durable suit that takes a low amount of damage from most enemies. It is also powerful, as in its normal Mode, it is able to lift, punch and destroy heavy objects and enemies that are otherwise impervious to attack. Pressing up near a screw on the ground allows Kirby to use the Robobot Armor's Wrench to twist it and move the platform he is on. He can also use the Wrench move to activate devices such as cranks.

Pressing B near a Copy Ability-bearing enemy allows the Robobot Armor to scan it and take on a Mode based on that enemy's Scan Spec. There are fourteen Modes (including Kirby: Planet Robobot ' s final weapon) that the Robobot Armor can take on, each with its own powers and abilities. If Kirby has a Copy Ability when inside of the Robobot Armor, it does not affect the Mode of the Robobot Armor, meaning that Copy Abilities and Modes are exclusive from each other.

Despite its large size, Robobot Armor is still able to perform a double jump and hover a short distance, dash, ride on a Warp Star and fit in a Cannon. Guarding in Robobot Armor causes the armor to ball up, retracting its arms and legs. However, it cannot truly fly (without the Jet or Parasol Modes), and its large size prevents it from entering certain areas.

When Kirby has finished using the Robobot Armor, he may dismount it by putting it into a mechanical station and re-enter it later if it is needed again. Robobot Armor will also disappear if Kirby tries to exit a stage while using it.

Trivia

 * The technique used by the Robobot Armor to scan enemies bears a similarity to the Copy ability's Analyze Beam.
 * ESP is the only Copy Ability introduced in Kirby: Planet Robobot to have a Robobot Armor Mode.
 * Mike is the only limited-use Copy Ability that has a Robobot Armor Mode.
 * When Kirby enters the Robobot Armor, his health meter is completely restored.
 * The Robobot Armor may pay homage to Gurren Lagann, an anime series featuring armor that adapts the powers of other machines and organisms as well as harboring a 'Giga Drill.'
 * Two pieces of concept artwork for Robobot Armor were merged and became the foundation of Susie's robot suit.
 * The Robobot Armor is similar to the Ride Armor from the Mega Man X games, as both are mechanical armor suits that can punch enemies and hover while dashing.
 * One of the original designs for Robobot Armor resembled Metal General EX.

Quotes
"This mysterious mech produces different powers depending on its pilot. Kirby's Copy Ability power has transformed it into a shape-shifting copy robot!"

- In-game description

"Run down evil with boundless energy! The mysterious Zig Zap!"

- In-game description for Beam Mode

"The unstoppable marching bombs! Boomstepper!"

- In-game description for Bomb Mode

"The blade of justice cleaves the sky in two! High-speed Whirling Saw!"

- In-game description for Cutter Mode

"The mind is the ultimate weapon! Psithunder Flash!"

- In-game description for ESP Mode

"Like the tail of a red dragon in burning flame! Burn 'em down with Crimson Tail!"

- In-game description for Fire Mode

"An ice-cold crusher! Evil shivers at the mere sight of... Snowstorm!"

- In-game description for Ice Mode

"There's no escape from these wings. Lock on... Missile Salvo!"

- In-game description for Jet Mode

"Explosive volume keeps their heads ringing. Destructo-Amp!"

- In-game description for Mike Mode

"Twirl, float, and reach for the sky! Become the wind… Parasault!"

- In-game description for Parasol Mode

"A shocking surge of electric power! Watch out for the Cannon Blast!"

- In-game description for Spark Mode

"Release your rage with rocky punches! Earth-shaking Rock Crusher!"

- In-game description for Stone Mode

"Cut evil down to size with the sword of science! Power Beam Saber!"

- In-game description for Sword Mode

"The legendary racer zooms down the track. 3, 2, 1... Turbo Accelerate!"

- In-game description for Wheel Mode

Sprites
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