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{{species-infobox
{{species infobox
|image=[[File:DK3 Buzzbee Artwork.png]]
|image=[[File:DK3 Buzzbee Artwork.png]]
|first_appearance=''[[Greenhouse|Green House]]'' ([[List of games by date#1982|1982]])
|first_appearance=''[[Greenhouse|Green House]]'' ([[List of games by date#1982|1982]])
|latest_appearance=''[[NES Remix]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2013|2013]])
|latest_appearance=''[[NES Remix]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2013|2013]])
|derived_species=[[Beespy]]<br>[[Super Bee]]
|subject_origin=[[Bee]]
|variants=[[Beespy]]<br>[[Super Bee]]
|relatives=[[Butterfly (Donkey Kong 3)|Butterfly (''Donkey Kong 3'')]]
|relatives=[[Butterfly (Donkey Kong 3)|Butterfly (''Donkey Kong 3'')]]
|comparable=[[Bunbun]]
|comparable=[[Bunbun]]
}}
}}
'''Buzzbees'''<ref>''Donkey Kong 3'' [[media:Dk3flyerback.png|back flyer]] (English).</ref><ref>''Donkey Kong 3'' NES instruction booklet, page 6.</ref> (or '''Buzz bees'''<ref>''Donkey Kong 3'' NES instruction booklet, page 2.</ref>), also referred to as simply '''bees'''<ref>MICRO VS. SYSTEM ''DONKEY KONG 3'' instruction, page 8.</ref>, are insect-like enemies that appear in ''[[Donkey Kong 3]]''. They are the primary units of the [[beehive]]s in [[Stanley]]'s greenhouse. They attack by either throwing darts or swooping down from their hives, trying to steal Stanley's [[flower (Donkey Kong 3)|flower]]s. In the original arcade version, succeeding in this turns them into a [[Super Bee]]. One or two will sometimes escort [[Beespy|Beespies]], also referred to as '''Guards'''<ref>''Donkey Kong 3'' NES instruction booklet, page 7.</ref>. After round 12 (9 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version), their appearance is altered.
'''Buzzbees'''<ref>''Donkey Kong 3'' [[media:Dk3flyerback.png|back flyer]] (English).</ref><ref>''Donkey Kong 3'' NES instruction booklet, page 6.</ref> (or '''Buzz bees'''),<ref>''Donkey Kong 3'' NES instruction booklet, page 2.</ref> also referred to simply as '''bees''',<ref>MICRO VS. SYSTEM ''DONKEY KONG 3'' instruction, page 8.</ref> are insect-like enemies that appear in ''[[Donkey Kong 3]]''. They are the primary units of the [[beehive]]s in [[Stanley]]'s greenhouse. They attack by either throwing darts or swooping down from their hives, trying to steal Stanley's [[flower (Donkey Kong 3)|flower]]s. In the original arcade version, succeeding in this turns them into [[Super Bee]]s. One or two will sometimes escort [[Beespy|Beespies]], where they are referred to as '''Guards'''.<ref>''Donkey Kong 3'' NES instruction booklet, page 7.</ref> After round 12 (9 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version), their appearance is altered.


While unnamed, a Buzzbee first appears in ''[[Greenhouse|Green House]]'' for [[Game & Watch]], poking a cat as the game's alarm.
While unnamed, a Buzzbee first appears in ''[[Greenhouse|Green House]]'' for the [[Game & Watch]], poking a cat as the game's alarm.


In ''[[Donkey Kong 3: Dai Gyakushū]]'', Buzzbees transform into Super Bees when they are sprayed once. Being sprayed a second time defeats them. The design of Buzzbee itself is based on earlier rounds from the arcade game.
In ''[[Donkey Kong 3: Dai Gyakushū]]'', Buzzbees transform into Super Bees when they are sprayed once. Being sprayed a second time defeats them. The design of Buzzbee itself is based on earlier rounds from the arcade game.


Buzzbees reappear in the [[Donkey Kong 3 (Game & Watch)|''Donkey Kong 3'' Game & Watch]], where they are simply called "bees." Stanley and [[Donkey Kong]] use their sprayers to force the bees to sting each other. One version of the {{media link|DK3 G&W pocketsize.jpg|North American boxart}} gives them a less fuzzy appearance.
Buzzbees reappear in the [[Donkey Kong 3 (Game & Watch)|''Donkey Kong 3'' Game & Watch]], where they are simply called "bees." Stanley and [[Donkey Kong]] use their sprayers to force the bees to sting each other. One version of the {{media link|DK3 G&W pocketsize.jpg|North American box art}} gives them a less fuzzy appearance.
 
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
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DK3 Arcade Buzzbee Sprite.png|Buzzbee before round 12 (arcade)
DK3 Arcade Buzzbee Sprite.png|Buzzbee before round 12 (arcade)
DK3 Arcade Bee.png|Buzzbee after round 12 (arcade)
DK3 Arcade Bee.png|Buzzbee after round 12 (arcade)
DK3 NES Buzzbee early.png|Buzzbee before round 9 (NES)
DK3 NES Bee.png|Buzzbee after round 9 (NES)
DK3 NES Bee.png|Buzzbee after round 9 (NES)
</gallery>
</gallery>
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==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jap=兵隊バチ・バズビー<ref>''Donkey Kong 3'' [[media:DK3 Japanese Flyer Back.jpg|back flyer]] (Japanese).</ref><br>''Heitaibachi Bazubī''<br>こバチ　バズビー<ref>''Donkey Kong 3'' Famicom instruction booklet, page 4.</ref><br>''Kobachi Bazubī''
|Jap=兵隊バチ・バズビー<ref>''Donkey Kong 3'' [[media:DK3 Japanese Flyer Back.jpg|back flyer]] (Japanese).</ref>
|JapM=Soldier-Bee Buzzbee<br><br>Child-Bee Buzzbee
|JapR=Heitaibachi Bazubī
|JapM=Soldier-Bee Buzzbee
|Jap2=こバチ　バズビー<ref>''Donkey Kong 3'' Famicom instruction booklet, page 4.</ref>
|Jap2R=Kobachi Bazubī
|Jap2M=Child-Bee Buzzbee
|Ita=Ape blu<ref>''[[Donkey Kong 3]]'' ([[Virtual Console]]) e-manual, pag. 8</ref>
|ItaM=Blue bee
|Ita2=Ape<ref>''[[Arcade Archives]] Donkey Kong 3'', in-game manual</ref><ref>''[[Game & Watch Gallery Advance]]'' European manual, pag. 120</ref>
|Ita2M=Bee
|Ita3=Buzzbee<ref>''[[Arcade Archives]] Donkey Kong 3'', in-game manual</ref>
}}
}}
==Trivia==
*Buzzbees greatly resemble the unnamed stinger-wielding bee enemy from ''[[nwiki:VS. Ice Climber|VS. Ice Climber]]''. In the [[Family Computer Disk System|Disk System]] version, this enemy is replaced with a Nitpicker.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Bees]]
[[Category:Bees]]
[[Category:Children]]
[[Category:Children]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong 3 enemies]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong 3 enemies]]
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[[it:Buzzbee]]

Latest revision as of 13:58, February 8, 2024

Buzzbee
Artwork of Buzzbee from Donkey Kong 3
First appearance Green House (1982)
Latest appearance NES Remix (2013)
Subject origin Bee
Variants
Relatives
Comparable

Buzzbees[1][2] (or Buzz bees),[3] also referred to simply as bees,[4] are insect-like enemies that appear in Donkey Kong 3. They are the primary units of the beehives in Stanley's greenhouse. They attack by either throwing darts or swooping down from their hives, trying to steal Stanley's flowers. In the original arcade version, succeeding in this turns them into Super Bees. One or two will sometimes escort Beespies, where they are referred to as Guards.[5] After round 12 (9 in the NES version), their appearance is altered.

While unnamed, a Buzzbee first appears in Green House for the Game & Watch, poking a cat as the game's alarm.

In Donkey Kong 3: Dai Gyakushū, Buzzbees transform into Super Bees when they are sprayed once. Being sprayed a second time defeats them. The design of Buzzbee itself is based on earlier rounds from the arcade game.

Buzzbees reappear in the Donkey Kong 3 Game & Watch, where they are simply called "bees." Stanley and Donkey Kong use their sprayers to force the bees to sting each other. One version of the North American box artMedia:DK3 G&W pocketsize.jpg gives them a less fuzzy appearance.

Gallery[edit]

  • Buzzbee alarming the cat

    Buzzbee alarming the cat

  • Stanley, fighting a Buzzbee

    Stanley, fighting a Buzzbee

  • Artwork of Buzzbee and a flower

    Artwork of Buzzbee and a flower

  • Buzzbee before round 12 (arcade)

    Buzzbee before round 12 (arcade)

  • Buzzbee after round 12 (arcade)

    Buzzbee after round 12 (arcade)

  • Buzzbee before round 9 (NES)

    Buzzbee before round 9 (NES)

  • Buzzbee after round 9 (NES)

    Buzzbee after round 9 (NES)

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese 兵隊バチ・バズビー[6]
Heitaibachi Bazubī
こバチ　バズビー[7]
Kobachi Bazubī
 Soldier-Bee Buzzbee

Child-Bee Buzzbee

Italian Ape blu[8]
Ape[9][10]
Buzzbee[11]
 Blue bee
Bee
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Trivia[edit]

  • Buzzbees greatly resemble the unnamed stinger-wielding bee enemy from VS. Ice Climber. In the Disk System version, this enemy is replaced with a Nitpicker.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Donkey Kong 3 back flyer (English).
  2. ^ Donkey Kong 3 NES instruction booklet, page 6.
  3. ^ Donkey Kong 3 NES instruction booklet, page 2.
  4. ^ MICRO VS. SYSTEM DONKEY KONG 3 instruction, page 8.
  5. ^ Donkey Kong 3 NES instruction booklet, page 7.
  6. ^ Donkey Kong 3 back flyer (Japanese).
  7. ^ Donkey Kong 3 Famicom instruction booklet, page 4.
  8. ^ Donkey Kong 3 (Virtual Console) e-manual, pag. 8
  9. ^ Arcade Archives Donkey Kong 3, in-game manual
  10. ^ Game & Watch Gallery Advance European manual, pag. 120
  11. ^ Arcade Archives Donkey Kong 3, in-game manual
[Edit]
Donkey Kong 3
Characters Donkey Kong • Stanley
Enemies Buzzbee • Creepy • Super Bee* • Vine Eater* • Beespy • Attacker • Kabutomushi • Butterfly
Greenhouses Blue • Gray • Yellow
Other Gallery • Staff
* Only appears in the arcade version
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