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{{LLQuote|Klump's helmet will protect him from attacks from above.|Donkey Kong Country Manual, Page 28}}  
{{LLQuote|Klump's helmet will protect him from attacks from above.|Donkey Kong Country Manual, Page 28}}  


'''Klump''' is a large, obese member of the [[Kremling Krew]]. He typically is used as a ground troop.
'''Klumps''' are large, obese members of the [[Kremling Krew]]. They are typically used as ground troops.
 
Although he has appeared in multiples in some games, it is confirmed that Klump is an individual as he is referred to as "Klump the Kremling" in the manual of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. The player's guide for ''Donkey Kong Country'' also suggests that he is one Kremling. He is also one of K. Rool's generals according to the manual of ''Donkey Kong 64''.


==History==
==History==
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====''Donkey Kong Country''====
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
[[File:Klump A.png|thumb|left|A Klump with an "A" letter in the [[Game Boy Color]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.]]
[[File:Klump A.png|thumb|left|A Klump with an "A" letter in the [[Game Boy Color]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.]]
Klump first appears in ''Donkey Kong Country'' as a semi-common enemy. Due to his helmet, Klump cannot be hurt by some attacks (such as [[Diddy Kong]] jumping on him). Klump can only be harmed by either a frontal attack (such as Diddy's [[cartwheel]]), [[Donkey Kong]] jumping on him, or by having a barrel thrown at him.
Klumps first appear in ''Donkey Kong Country'' as a semi-common enemy. Due to their helmets, Klumps cannot be hurt by some attacks (such as [[Diddy Kong]] jumping on him). Klumps can only be harmed by either a frontal attack (such as Diddy's [[cartwheel]]), [[Donkey Kong]] jumping on them, or by having a barrel thrown at them.


====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', an enemy similar to Klump called [[Kannon]] appears. According to the manual, this enemy is Klump dressed like a pirate. Kannons also appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', enemies similar to Klumps called [[Kannon]]s appear. According to the manual, these enemies are Klumps dressed like pirates. Kannons also appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''.


===''[[Donkey Kong Country (novel)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' novel===
===''[[Donkey Kong Country (novel)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' novel===
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===''Donkey Kong 64''===
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
Klump make a reappearance in ''Donkey Kong 64''. Here, he is much larger and has an odd pinkish colouration. He can attack the Kongs physically and throw unripe, green [[Orange]]s. He can also be seen eating his Oranges, which is comically followed by an explosion in his stomach, causing him to burp. Although the Kongs can attack Klump with their direct attacks, he can only truly be defeated by using a shock wave attack, an Orange, a musical instrument, or by having [[Chunky Kong]] touch him while in his [[Hunky Chunky]] state.
Klumps make a reappearance in ''Donkey Kong 64''. Here, they are much larger and have an odd pinkish colouration. They can attack the Kongs physically and throw unripe, green [[Orange]]s. They can also be seen eating their Oranges, which is comically followed by an explosion in their stomach, causing them to burp. Although the Kongs can attack Klumps with their direct attacks, they can only truly be defeated by using a shock wave attack, an Orange, a musical instrument, or by having [[Chunky Kong]] touch them while in his [[Hunky Chunky]] state.


===''Diddy Kong Pilot''===
===''Diddy Kong Pilot''===
Klump appears as an unlockable playable character in the 2003 build of ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot]]''. He has high speed and weight and low acceleration.
A Klump appears as an unlockable playable character in the 2003 build of ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot]]''. He has high speed and weight and low acceleration.


===''Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast''===
===''Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast''===
[[File:KlumpJet.jpg|thumb|left|Klump, in ''[[Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast]]''.]]
[[File:KlumpJet.jpg|thumb|left|Klump, in ''[[Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast]]''.]]
Klump is a character in the game ''[[Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast]]''. His appearance has changed, as he wears a bucket on his head, green camo pants, and is dark brown in color, as well as being larger than [[King K. Rool]]. He is a rival for [[Lanky Kong]] as suggested by their stats.
Klump is a playable character in the game ''[[Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast]]''. His appearance has changed, as he wears a bucket on his head, green camo pants, and is dark brown in color, as well as being larger than [[King K. Rool]]. He is a rival for [[Lanky Kong]] as suggested by their stats.
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Revision as of 12:06, September 2, 2015

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Klumps are large, obese members of the Kremling Krew. They are typically used as ground troops.

History

Donkey Kong Country/Land series

Donkey Kong Country

A Klump, with an A letter.
A Klump with an "A" letter in the Game Boy Color version of Donkey Kong Country.

Klumps first appear in Donkey Kong Country as a semi-common enemy. Due to their helmets, Klumps cannot be hurt by some attacks (such as Diddy Kong jumping on him). Klumps can only be harmed by either a frontal attack (such as Diddy's cartwheel), Donkey Kong jumping on them, or by having a barrel thrown at them.

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest

In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, enemies similar to Klumps called Kannons appear. According to the manual, these enemies are Klumps dressed like pirates. Kannons also appear in Donkey Kong Land 2.

Donkey Kong Country novel

An individual Klump appears as an antagonist in the Donkey Kong Country novel. In the first chapter, Klump leads a Kremling squad to take Donkey Kong's Banana Hoard and encounter Diddy Kong. Diddy manages to cartwheel into Klump but he is eventually subdued by the Kremlings and sealed inside a barrel, which Klump promptly kick across the jungle. He then makes off with the bananas.

Klump reappears in the final chapter. When the Kongs board the Gangplank Galleon, Klump taunts Diddy, but the monkey cartwheel into him, sending him overboard.

Donkey Kong Country TV series

General Klump in the Donkey Kong Country animated series

In the Donkey Kong Country animated series a Klump, aptly named General Klump, is one of King K. Rool's generals. Despite his fearsome appearance, Klump was actually a big softy on the inside.

Donkey Kong 64

Klumps make a reappearance in Donkey Kong 64. Here, they are much larger and have an odd pinkish colouration. They can attack the Kongs physically and throw unripe, green Oranges. They can also be seen eating their Oranges, which is comically followed by an explosion in their stomach, causing them to burp. Although the Kongs can attack Klumps with their direct attacks, they can only truly be defeated by using a shock wave attack, an Orange, a musical instrument, or by having Chunky Kong touch them while in his Hunky Chunky state.

Diddy Kong Pilot

A Klump appears as an unlockable playable character in the 2003 build of Diddy Kong Pilot. He has high speed and weight and low acceleration.

Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast

Klump is a playable character in the game Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast. His appearance has changed, as he wears a bucket on his head, green camo pants, and is dark brown in color, as well as being larger than King K. Rool. He is a rival for Lanky Kong as suggested by their stats.

Levels

Donkey Kong Country

Donkey Kong 64

Gallery

Trivia

  • The beta version of Donkey Kong Country had Klumps being immune to Donkey Kong's jump attacks. In the final game, Klumps were only immune to Diddy Kong's jump attacks, while Donkey Kong can defeat them with any attack method.

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