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This article is about the enemy from Kirby's Dream Land. For the similarly named enemy and Helper (in Kirby GCN) from Kirby Air Ride, see Flappy. |
Flapper is an enemy in the Kirby series, debuting in Kirby's Dream Land.
Physical Appearance[]
Flapper is a black, small-bodied bat that has large wings, piercing yellow eyes, and ears with pink insides.
In Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, Flapper has a bigger, rounder body and more intimidating yellow eyes.
Games[]
Kirby's Dream Land[]
Flapper appears in Castle Lololo. It flies around in set patterns trying to hit Kirby.
Kirby's Pinball Land[]
Flapper appears in Kracko Land, being released by Kracko, and flies around the area wildly in pursuit of Kirby.
Kirby's Dream Course[]
Flapper acts as an ally who appears at night, and, like Bronto Burt, helps Kirby get back on the course whenever he goes out of bounds.
In Kirby: Right Back at Ya![]
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Flapper in the anime
In the episode Escargoon Squad, a group of six Flappers flies in King Dedede's window and promptly flies back out, leaving Dedede terrified.
Etymology[]
Flapper's name is derived from the word "flap," referencing the fact that it flies around by flapping its wings.
Trivia[]
- Of all the bat enemies in the Kirby series, Flapper is the only one whose name is not a play on or corruption of the word "bat."
- Flapper was originally going to reappear in Kid Kirby, though the game was canceled.[1]