Waddle Dees

Waddle Dees are a species native to the Planet Popstar. As some of the most common inhabitants of Dream Land they appear as both enemies and friendly NPCs. Many, but not all, Waddle Dees loyally serve King Dedede, the self-proclaimed ruler of Dream Land, and he often involves them in his schemes. As an enemy, they are both the most basic and most common regular enemy, and a staple of the Kirby series, appearing in most games since the first ever Kirby title, Kirby's Dream Land. Waddle Dees are notable for their docile, carefree nature, even as foes, mostly walking around aimlessly and never going too far out of their way to attack. However, some pilot vehicles or wield weapons and objects to increase their abilities, using them to attack or unknowingly create hazards.

By themselves, they do not give any Copy Abilities if inhaled unless an item carried by one bears an ability.

Many variations of Waddle Dees exist, but for the most part, they are simply Waddle Dees holding different accessories. One notable exception is a related enemy, the cycloptic Waddle Doo, which fires an electric beam from its single eye when threatened.

Physical Appearance
Waddle Dees have tan, pear-shaped faces, chestnut-colored eyes and no mouth. They have a round body, light-orange/tan feet, small stubby arms, and rosy cheeks just like members of Kirby's species. They do have a mouth in the manga illustrations, however.

Most Waddle Dees are either burgundy or some shade of red, but they have other colorations including green, orange, blue, golden, and light-purple.

In games
Waddle Dees are usually one of the games enemies.

Battle of the Multiverse
Waddle Dees are enemies in this game.

Brutal Mario
Waddle Dees appear as enemies in the Kirby Superstar Level. They can be knocked over and picked up.

Super Smash Flash 2
Waddle Dees themselves don't appear but a Waddle Dee fighter is playable who is none other than Bandanna Waddle Dee.

Mushroom Kingdom Fusion
Waddle Dees appear in this game, specifically the levels Sky Tower, The Crossroads, Pipe Labyrinth, Green Greens, and Castle Lolo

In Movies
Waddle Dees usually are mooks of King Dedede in these stories, helping the villains.

Super Smash Adventures
Waddle Dees are one of the minions the villains used. They actually are very prominent in the story. A Waddle Dee, along with a Goomba, informed Bowser and Wolf on the invasion on Peach's castle, a Waddle Dee cooked a meal for all the minions, and the entire species helped Dedede find the Elemental Knights.

In Tv Series
In the tv series, Waddle Dees would just make cameos

In Other Media
In official art, they would just make cameos.