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'''Mini-Neckies''' are a smaller variant of [[Necky|Neckies]] and recurring enemies in the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise. They first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', but have since appeared in more games than Neckies.

 

In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Mini-Neckies (named '''Necky Jnr''', pluralized '''Necky Jnr's''', on one occasion<ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK) issue 26 (NMS Special), page 22.</ref>) attack [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] by spitting out [[coconut]]s, which move horizontally in the [[Kong]]s' direction. Some Mini-Neckies move up and down while spitting out coconuts. The [[Kong]]s can defeat a Mini-Necky in the same way as a Necky: either by jumping on them or by hitting them with a [[barrel]]. However, if the barrel hits one of Mini-Necky's coconuts, it breaks. Mini-Neckies appear in four levels: [[Vulture Culture]], [[Ice Age Alley]], [[Trick Track Trek]], and [[Elevator Antics]].

In the [[Game Boy Color]] version, Mini-Neckies appear in two more levels: [[Winky's Walkway]] and [[Necky Nutmare]], which respectively make up their first and last level appearances. Mini-Neckies and their larger counterpart, Necky are the main enemies in Vulture Culture and Necky Nutmare.

Mini-Neckies make another appearance in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' where they have the same role as in ''Donkey Kong Country''. They also appear in four levels: [[Deck Trek]], [[Landslide Leap]], [[Kong Krazy]], and [[Fast Barrel Blast]].

[[File:Mudhole Marsh DKC2 Mini-Necky swooping.png|thumb|Two Mini-Neckies swoop at the Kongs in Mudhole Marsh, a level in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'']]

Mini-Neckies also appear as enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. Aside from [[Zinger]]s, Mini-Neckies are the only enemies that return from ''Donkey Kong Country''. To correspond to the game's pirate theme, Mini-Neckies wear red polka-dotted bandannas on their heads. They appear slightly larger than in ''Donkey Kong Country''.

Unlike Zingers, Mini-Neckies act different than in ''Donkey Kong Country''. When a Mini-Necky notices Diddy and [[Dixie Kong]], it swoops down, attempting to hit them. They also have a deeper voice than in the previous game.

The game also features a large Mini-Necky boss, [[Krow]], who is later fought as [[Kreepy Krow]]. The latter's identically titled [[Kreepy Krow (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest level)|boss level]] features several ghostly Mini-Neckies which swoop at the Kongs individually; only one of them is normal, and the Kongs must jump on that one to  make a [[barrel]] appear. The Kongs can throw the barrel at Kreepy Krow to attack him.

Mini-Neckies appear in many levels, more than in ''Donkey Kong Country'':

 

In ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', they are named '''Neckies''',<ref>{{media link|Mini-Necky DKL2 ending.png|''Donkey Kong Land 2'' ending screenshot}}</ref><ref>''Nintendo Magazine System'' (Australia) issue 49, page 53.</ref> and retain their behavior from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''. They only appear in two levels, [[Kannon's Klaim (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Kannon's Klaim]] and [[Mudhole Marsh (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Mudhole Marsh]]. [[Krow]] and his undead alias, [[Kreepy Krow]], also return as bosses. Neckies also appear in the game's Kreepy Krow battle with the same role as before. Because of the [[Game Boy]] color's monochromatic palette, regular Neckies cannot be distinguished from their ghostly variant.

Mini-Neckies reappear in ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' and its sequel, ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''. Their feathers were changed from black to blue in both. In these games, Mini-Neckies attack by spitting coconuts at [[Donkey Kong]] or charging at him, as in ''Donkey Kong Country'' and ''Donkey Kong Country 2'', respectively. In ''DK: King of Swing'', Mini-Neckies first appear in [[Necky's Canyon]] while in ''DK: Jungle Climber'', they first appear in [[Cliffy Peak]].

Mini-Neckies appear as [[Balloon (Donkey Kong Barrel Blast)|blue balloon]] items in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. When used by a racer, the Mini-Necky homes in on the nearest opponent behind the racer and rams into them. This results in the opponent losing ten [[banana]]s. If a [[Kremling]] uses a Mini-Necky, the opponent also loses a [[Wild Move]].

|Jap=ミニネッキー<br>''Mini Nekkī''<br>ゾッキー<br>''Zokkī''

|JapM=Mini Necky<br><br>Zocky

*In the original version of ''Donkey Kong Country'', there are unused frames of a perched Mini-Necky throwing a coconut, similar to the perched Neckies.<ref name="dkcatlas">[http://web.archive.org/web/20140822225237/http://www.dkc-atlas.com/forum/download/file.php?id=1715 DKC Atlas Forums]</ref>

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