Eddie

Eddie (エディ), also known as Eddy and Flip-Top, is another vital companion of Mega Man that first appeared in Mega Man 4. Eddie was created by Dr. Light to carry items for Mega Man (according to the US game manual, Dr. Light built him as his personal walking suit case), but because he's incomplete, Eddie gives random items instead of choosing them. He has a jet engine and is able to fly.

In-game appearances
In most of his appearances, he appears in a section of some stages to help the player, giving a random recovery item.
 * In Mega Man 8, he helps Mega Man in the sections he uses the Rush Jet by throwing bombs from his head.
 * In Mega Man & Bass, Rockman and Forte: Mirai Kara no Chousensha, Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10, Eddie can be bought as an item by Mega Man in the item shop, called Eddie Call (エディコール) in later games. When he is used, he will teleport in and drop many healing items for Mega Man to pick up. He costs 150 Screws in Mega Man & Bass and in Rockman and Forte: Mirai Kara no Chousensha, 50 Screws in Mega Man 9 and 10 Screws in Mega Man 10.
 * In the Navi Mode of Rockman Complete Works, Eddie and Beat point recommended directions to the player.

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Big Eddie
Big Eddie (ビッグエディ) is a giant version of Eddie that is used by Auto and Eddie as a shop in Mega Man 7. The shop can be accessed by pressing the Select button in the stage select screen.

Mega Man
Eddie has several appearances in Ruby Spear's Mega Man animated series, where he gives Energy Cans to Mega Man when his energy is low. In the cartoon, Eddie's color scheme was changed from red to green,and also he got his height changed.

Other appearances
Eddie also appeared in the OVA Mega Man: Upon a Star, the manga Mega Man Megamix, and Rockman 4Koma Great March. 

Trivia

 * Eddie and all Mega Man’s support mechas are equipped with a sensor that identifies Mega Man’s exact location. The sensor allows them to appear by Mega Man’s side instantly whenever they are needed.