Bandana Dee

Bandana Dee, also known as Bandana Waddle Dee or simply Waddle Dee, is a recurring character in the Kirby series. He is one of the Waddle Dee species, and can be distinguished from other Waddle Dee by his distinctive blue bandana. He first appeared in the sub-game Megaton Punch from Kirby Super Star. He has become a playable character in Super Smash Flash 2.

Character description
Bandana Waddle Dee first appeared as an opponent in the Kirby Super Star mini-game Megaton Punch. However, Bandana Dee's first major appearance was in Kirby Super Star Ultra, as said game expands and defines his role in the sub-game Revenge of the King. He most likely acted as the second-in-command during Kirby's re-infiltration of Dedede's Castle. He was shown to be very loyal to King Dedede and shows his lord a lot of respect, even to the point of telling him not to fight Kirby for Dedede's security. After Kirby defeated King Dedede's best minions, he pits Bandana Dee against Kirby, much to Bandana Dee's dismay. Although Kirby appears to kill him in their confrontation, he would later appear in the sub-game alive and healthy, watching Kirby take on Masked Dedede. He is the only one to witness the fight. An interesting detail is that he waves cheerfully when Kirby or his Helper gets hurt. He also appears walking beside the King in the sub-game's credits. He later reappeared in Kirby's Return to Dream Land as a playable character where he helped Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede, and Magolor repair the Lor Starcutter. He used a Spear for a weapon just like Spear Kirby. Bandana Dee acts as Kirby's main ally in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, being a playable character for a second and third player, he can assist Kirby by picking him up and tossing him up to the other player, allowing him to overcome obstacles.

In Super Smash Flash 2
Bandana Dee was revealed a playable character during the Day 3 stream at Super Smash Con 2016. His appearance and moveset is partially inspired from his playable appearance in Kirby's Return to Dream Land, carrying a spear as his main weapon, he also references regular Waddle Dee enemies carrying other stuff like a parasol. His bandana dons the emblem of King Dedede, indicating his affiliation towards him. His sprite design is based on his appearances in Kirby Super Star Ultra and Kirby's Return to Dreamland, with some added touches.

Like PAC-MAN, Bandana Dee was initially an Assist Trophy that once he is released, he would attempt to charge at opponents, similarly to the way he did in Kirby Super Star Ultra when Kirby fought him. He was one of the few Assist Trophies that can be attacked and defeated.

Trivia

 * On, the wind that Whispy Woods blows hurts Bandana Dee. The same is true for Starfy.
 * Bandana Dee is the second character to be promoted from Assist Trophy to playable character after PAC-MAN.

External link

 * Bandana Dee's confirmation (as an Assist trophy) at Smash Flash DOJO!!