Keeby

Keeby is a minor Kirby who appeared only in Kirby's Dream Course. Keeby is identical to Kirby in every way except color; Keeby is a yellow recolor of Kirby.

In Kirby's Dream Course, the second player plays as Keeby in multiplayer games. Keeby's abilities are identical to those of Kirby, as it would be unfair to give any advantages to the first or second player. Keeby is seen rarely in Kirby's Dream Course, and remains an obscure character to fans of the Kirby series.

Interestingly, while Keeby never officially appeared in any game other than Kirby's Dream Course, several yellow Kirby have appeared in Kirby series spin-offs. Although the name "Keeby" has never been applied to these other yellow Kirby, it is possible that they are Keeby in an unnamed appearance, as Keeby can be considered rather lucky that he earned a name in the first place. It is possible he appeared in Kirby: Nightmare in Dreamland, Kirby and the Amazing Mirror, Kirby Air Ride, Kirby Squeak Squad, Super Smash Bros., Super Smash Bros. Melee, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl - all as an alternate color.

Trivia

 * Keeby's coloration may be a reference to the fact that Shigeru Miyamoto initially wished for Kirby to be yellow (although Masahiro Sakurai, Kirby's creator, ended up winning this dispute over Kirby's color with his preference of pink).
 * In Japan, Keeby is called "Kiiby". This name is a portmanteau of "Kirby" (or "Kaabii", as he is called in Japan) and "kiiro", Japanese for "yellow".
 * In Super Smash Bros. Brawl on Subspace Emmisiary you must play as Kirby in some parts. If you are playing multiplayer you will have yellow Kirby as player 2. This may be a reference to Kirby's Dream Course where player 2 would be Keeby. If this is the case, you are playing as Kirby and Keeby.