A creativeKirbyfan has created a custom Game Boy featuring the Nintendo character, which is now getting the attention of a lot of fans. Known as a rather unique platformer series,Kirby’s signature Copy Abilityhas always been a cornerstone of the franchise. However, while the pink puffball has sucked up many enemies and objects, a Game Boy was never on the list, at least until now.
Kirby - while always one of the more popular Nintendo-exclusive franchises - is in the midst of a rather robust content surge. The pink floatable puffball has had a pair of major titles released in the form ofKirby and the Forgotten LandandKirby’s Dream Buffet,withKirby’s Return to Dreamland Deluxe, a remake of the 2011 Wii U title, slated for a February 2023 release.
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The customKirbyGame Boy seems to have first appeared on r/gaming, posted by u/creativexangst, the creation’s owner. The impressively designed device perfectly encapsulates both the character that it’s based on and the era from which it hails. The handheld features a clear partially clear, partially pink plastic case, which originally was supposed to be all pink, except everything is getting sucked up by Kirby in the corner. The design creates quite the clever visual effect, with details like the button’s letters also getting sucked in really selling the idea.
Kirby’s Dream Landis fittingly playing on the pink-bordered screen, Kirby’s first-ever video game from 1992. The custom Kirby Game Boy is clearly a hit with fans, with the post amassing nearly 1,500 upvotes at the time of writing. The customization is done to a standard Game Boy, rather than a Game Boy Color, putting in the creation in the minority. They aren’t alone however, with another gamer recently creating anincredible customBerserk-themed Game Boyfeaturing Guts and company.
Next to Kirby’s Copy Ability, the character’s ability to float and fly has become equally iconic, which another fan has decided to pay homage to. A Twitter user named highzie crafted a wholesomeanimation showcasing the many ways Kirby can fly. Done in honor of Kirby’s 30th anniversary this year, the video showcases several Kirbys and the flight methods employed over the years. It’s certainly heartening to see fans expressing their appreciation for the character’s history in such creative ways.
