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 yellow rather than pink.

In Kirby's Dream Course, control of Keeby is taken over by the second player 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 Kirbies have appeared in Kirby series spin-offs. Although the name "Keeby" has never been applied to these other yellow Kirbies, 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.

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 "Kabii", as he is called in Japan) and "kiiro", Japanese for "yellow".