Tankbot

This article is about the Metamortex transformation in Kirby's Epic Yarn. For other uses, see Tank (disambiguation).

Kirby's Epic Yarn artwork
Tankbot
Name (JA)	ビッグロボ (Biggu Robo)
- Meaning	Big Robot ビッグ = Big, ロボ = Robot
In Games	(cameo in Kirby Quest)
Requirements	Getting a certain Metamortex
Appearance	A pink circular body with red treads, yellow wheels and eyes, and a blue dome
Properties	Kirby can shoot missiles
Other Powers	Allows Kirby to float for a few seconds and punch enemies with a boxing glove

“	A very powerful Metamortex which transforms Kirby into an enormous robot that shoots missiles as it advances through the stage.”
	— Official European Kirby's Epic Yarn website

Tankbot is a Transformation that Kirby can take on in Kirby's Epic Yarn and Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn. Prince Fluff can also transform with Kirby as a second player in the former game. The two can transform into this form by getting the relevant Metamortex. It first appears in Fountain Gardens, then later in Moon Base and Whispy's Forest. It is also used in the final battle against Mega Yin-Yarn, where Meta Knight drops a Tankbot Metamortex for Kirby and Prince Fluff to transform into.

In Games

Kirby's Epic Yarn and Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn

Kirby controls a robot with a pink circular body with red treads, yellow wheels and eyes, and a blue dome. In Kirby's Epic Yarn, if there is a second player controlling Prince Fluff, then the Tankbot will gain the Prince's crown, and have the same eyes and body as the first player to touch the Metamortex. The second player would be the pilot inside the Tankbot's dome controlling an extra spring-loaded boxing glove in the same color as he is. The missiles have the same color scheme as the main Tankbot (pink and red for Kirby, blue and orange for the Prince).

While in this form, Kirby can aim missiles by tilting or moving up and down, shoot missiles by pressing or , and temporarily hover a short distance above the ground by pressing button or . If a second person is playing, they can control the boxing glove by tilting the remote to aim, pressing to punch, to do a rocket punch, and shake to do a spinning punch. When used right, this makes Kirby and Prince Fluff practically invincible.

Kirby Mass Attack

	This section contains information that does not coincide with the main series canon.	(Similar)

​​​​​​​ The Tankbot is one of Kirby's Awesome attacks in the Kirby Quest sub-game. It has a chance of appearing whenever the meter is stopped in the pink section. Like every other Awesome attack, it hits every foe on the screen.

It has two separate looks; the first look resembles its design in Kirby's Epic Yarn, with its pontoon-shaped handles and yellow eyes. The second design replaces the pontoons for boxing gloves and the eyes resemble Kirby's similar to the 2-player version of the Tankbot.

Trivia

• The music that plays while in Tankbot form is a remix of "Sweet Potato Shooting" from Kirby's Dream Land. This exact music remix was previously used for Metal's alternate theme in Kirby Air Ride.
• If the player holds or , the Tankbot's headlights will turn on.

Gallery

Kirby's Epic Yarn

Kirby's Epic Yarn

Kirby Mass Attack

Kirby Mass Attack

Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn

Sprites

Kirby Mass Attack

Kirby Mass Attack