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{{about|the character from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''|other uses|[[Drumstick]]}}
{{about|the character from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''|other uses|[[Drumstick]]}}
{{character-infobox
{{character infobox
|title=Drumstick
|image=[[File:DrumstickDKRDS.png|150px]]
|image=[[File:DrumstickDKRDS.png|150px]]
|full_name=Drumstick the Chicken
|species=Chicken
|first_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]])
|first_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|species=Chicken
|portrayed_by=Lee Ray ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]])<ref>[[Media:DKR_various_characters_voice_confirmation.png|Twitter confirmation by former Rare employee Graeme Norgate]]</ref>
}}
}}
'''Drumstick''' is an overalls-wearing rooster and an unlockable character in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' and ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''. He is said to be the best racer on all of [[Timber's Island]], but prior to the game's events, during [[Wizpig]]'s attack on the island, he seemingly goes missing.
{{quote|I'm a flyer, not a fryer. Get me out of this place.|Drumstick|Nintendo Power}} <ref>[https://twitter.com/dkvine/status/1479422567513395202/photo/1 @DKVine], ''Twitter''.</ref>
'''Drumstick''' is an overalls-wearing rooster and an unlockable character in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' and ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''. He is said to be the best racer on all of [[Timber's Island]], but prior to the game's events, during [[Wizpig]]'s attack on the island, he seemingly goes missing. His name is based on a leg cut of poultry.
==History==
==History==
===''Diddy Kong Racing'' series===
===''Diddy Kong Racing'' series===
====''Diddy Kong Racing''====
====''Diddy Kong Racing''====
[[File:DKR - DrumstickFrog.png|thumb|left|100px|Drumstick, under Wizpig's frog curse]]
[[File:DKR - DrumstickFrog.png|thumb|left|100px|Drumstick, under Wizpig's frog curse]]
In Drumstick's debut in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'', the instruction manual mentions how Drumstick is the most experienced racer and could have been the cast's best chance at defeating Wizpig. Unfortunately, during Wizpig's attack on Timber's Island, he brainwashed certain characters to be villains, and transformed Drumstick into a frog, unbeknownst to the game's cast.
In Drumstick's debut in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'', the instruction manual mentions how Drumstick is the most experienced racer and could have been the cast's best chance at defeating Wizpig. Unfortunately, during Wizpig's attack on Timber's Island, he brainwashed certain characters to be villains, and transformed Drumstick into a frog. 
 
To unlock Drumstick, the player's character must have the complete [[Wizpig amulet]], and have completed all [[Trophy Race]]s. In doing so, a [[frog]] with a rooster comb appears in the center area of [[Timber's Island]]. The frog makes chicken noises as it hops. The player character can unlock Drumstick by driving over the frog. His theme instrument from the character selection screen is a fiddle or a violin. Like [[Banjo]] and [[Krunch]], Drumstick is a heavyweight racer, which means that he has high top speed but poor acceleration and handling. Drumstick's top speed without [[banana]]s is 61.5 mph.  


To unlock Drumstick, the player's character must have the complete [[T.T. Amulet]], [[Wizpig Amulet]], and have completed all [[Trophy Race]]s. In doing so, a [[frog]] with a rooster comb appears in the center area of [[Timber's Island]]. The frog makes chicken noises as it hops. The player's character can unlock Drumstick by driving over the frog. His theme instrument from the character selection screen is a fiddle or a violin. Like [[Banjo]] and [[Krunch]], Drumstick is a heavyweight racer, which means that he has high top speed but poor acceleration and handling. Drumstick's top speed without [[banana]]s is 61.5 mph.  
The player can find Drumstick hopping as a frog again if they use the magic menu to set "Control Drumstick" to off and returning to adventure. Running over him again will trigger the cut scene as if unlocking him but without the message displaying.
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====''Diddy Kong Racing DS''====
====''Diddy Kong Racing DS''====
Drumstick reprises the same role in the remake of the game, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''. A different method is used to unlock Drumstick in this game: in the center hub of Timber's Island, the player must use the stylus to flick a frog from the bottom screen onto a cliff next to the Wizpig head. This causes Drumstick to hop back down with a rooster's comb. Just like the original version, the player's character must drive over the frog to unlock Drumstick. In the remake, Drumstick is slightly slower, but his acceleration was significantly improved to being one of the highest. Drumstick also got slightly higher handling.
Drumstick reprises the same role in the remake of the game, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''. A different method is used to unlock Drumstick in this game: in the center hub of Timber's Island, the player must use the stylus to flick a frog from the bottom screen onto a cliff next to the Wizpig head. This causes Drumstick to hop back down with a rooster's comb. Just like the original version, the player's character must drive over the frog to unlock Drumstick. In the remake, Drumstick is slightly slower, but his acceleration was significantly improved to being one of the highest. Drumstick also got slightly higher handling.
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===''4-koma Gag Battle''===
===''4-koma Gag Battle''===
Drumstick appears throughout the ''[[4-koma Gag Battle]]'' manga adaptation of ''Diddy Kong Racing''.  
Drumstick appears throughout the ''[[4-koma Gag Battle]]'' manga adaptation of ''Diddy Kong Racing''.  
===''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''===
His ''Diddy Kong Racing'' artwork appears as a stamp in ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''.
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==Profiles and statistics==
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Diddy Kong Racing''===
===''Diddy Kong Racing''===
*'''''Diddy Kong Racing'' instruction manual:''' "''The most experienced racer on the island, Drumstick was the animals' best hope for getting rid of the intruder. Unfortunately, something seems to have gone wrong and he hasn't been seen since he went off to make a stand. Could he have fallen afoul of one of Wizpig's spells?''"
*'''''Diddy Kong Racing'' Official Nintendo Player's Guide:''' "''Drumstick was the foremost racer on Timber's Island, but rumor has it that he fell victim to one of Wizpig's spells. If you open the race courses successfully, you may find out more about Drumstick's fate.''"
*'''Character stats'''
*'''Character stats'''
**'''Weight group:''' Heavy
**'''Weight:''' Heavy
**'''Acceleration:''' 2/5
**'''Acceleration:''' 2/5
**'''Turning:''' 1.5/5
**'''Handling:''' 1.5/5
**'''Top Speed:''' 4/5
**'''Top Speed:''' 4.5/5
**'''Vehicle Color:''' Red
**'''Vehicle Color:''' Red
*'''Instruction booklet bio''' (page 25): "''The most experienced racer on the island, Drumstick was the animals’ best hope for getting rid of the intruder. Unfortunately, something seems to have gone wrong and he hasn’t been seen since he went off to make a stand. Could he have fallen afoul of one of Wizpig’s spells?''"
*'''[[Nintendo Power#Player's Guides|Player's Guide]]''' (page 7): "''Drumstick was the foremost racer on Timber’s Island, but rumor has it that he fell victim to one of Wizpig’s spells. If you open the race courses successfully, you may find out more about Drumstick’s fate.''"
*'''[https://web.archive.org/web/19991014014447/http://rareware.com/recent/games/racing/castlist/cast_drumstick.html Rarewhere]''': "''The most experienced racer on the island, Drumstick was the animals’ best hope for getting rid of the intruder - but unfortunately, something seems to have gone wrong and he hasn’t been seen since he went off to make a stand. Could he have fallen fowl of one of Wizpig’s spells?''""


===''Diddy Kong Racing DS''===
===''Diddy Kong Racing DS''===
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Drumstick DKR art 2.png|''Diddy Kong Racing''
Drumstick DKR art 2.png|''Diddy Kong Racing''
Drumstick - Plane Artwork - Diddy Kong Racing.png|''Diddy Kong Racing''
Drumstick - Plane Artwork - Diddy Kong Racing.png|''Diddy Kong Racing''
Drumstick-CSS-DKR.png|Icon
Drumstick-CSS-DKR.png|''Diddy Kong Racing'' Icon
Drumstick unlocked DKRDS.png|The message for unlocking Drumstick in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''
Drumstick unlocked DKRDS.png|The message for unlocking Drumstick in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''
DKRDS icon Drumstick.png|''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' icon
Drumstick4koma.jpg|''[[4-koma Gag Battle]]''
Drumstick4koma.jpg|''[[4-koma Gag Battle]]''
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</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ドラムスティック
|JapR=Doramusutikku
|JapM=Drumstick
|Rus=Драмстик
|RusR=Dramstik
|RusM=Drumstick
|Fre=Drumstick<ref>[https://www.nintendo64ever.com/Scans-Magazine,52,Le-Magazine-Officiel-Nintendo-03.html Official Nintendo french magazine N3], page 25</ref>
|FreM=-
}}
==References==
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[[Category:Donkey Kong allies]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Allies]]
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Latest revision as of 07:25, January 8, 2024

This article is about the character from Diddy Kong Racing. For other uses, see Drumstick.
Drumstick
Drumstick from Diddy Kong Racing DS.
Full name Drumstick the Chicken
Species Chicken
First appearance Diddy Kong Racing (1997)
Latest appearance Diddy Kong Racing DS (2007)
Portrayed by Lee Ray (1997)[1]
“I'm a flyer, not a fryer. Get me out of this place.”
—Drumstick, Nintendo Power [2]

Drumstick is an overalls-wearing rooster and an unlockable character in Diddy Kong Racing and Diddy Kong Racing DS. He is said to be the best racer on all of Timber's Island, but prior to the game's events, during Wizpig's attack on the island, he seemingly goes missing. His name is based on a leg cut of poultry.

History[edit]

Diddy Kong Racing series[edit]

Diddy Kong Racing[edit]

The frog that is required to get smashed to Drumstick.
Drumstick, under Wizpig's frog curse

In Drumstick's debut in Diddy Kong Racing, the instruction manual mentions how Drumstick is the most experienced racer and could have been the cast's best chance at defeating Wizpig. Unfortunately, during Wizpig's attack on Timber's Island, he brainwashed certain characters to be villains, and transformed Drumstick into a frog.

To unlock Drumstick, the player's character must have the complete Wizpig amulet, and have completed all Trophy Races. In doing so, a frog with a rooster comb appears in the center area of Timber's Island. The frog makes chicken noises as it hops. The player character can unlock Drumstick by driving over the frog. His theme instrument from the character selection screen is a fiddle or a violin. Like Banjo and Krunch, Drumstick is a heavyweight racer, which means that he has high top speed but poor acceleration and handling. Drumstick's top speed without bananas is 61.5 mph.

The player can find Drumstick hopping as a frog again if they use the magic menu to set "Control Drumstick" to off and returning to adventure. Running over him again will trigger the cut scene as if unlocking him but without the message displaying.

Diddy Kong Racing DS[edit]

Drumstick reprises the same role in the remake of the game, Diddy Kong Racing DS. A different method is used to unlock Drumstick in this game: in the center hub of Timber's Island, the player must use the stylus to flick a frog from the bottom screen onto a cliff next to the Wizpig head. This causes Drumstick to hop back down with a rooster's comb. Just like the original version, the player's character must drive over the frog to unlock Drumstick. In the remake, Drumstick is slightly slower, but his acceleration was significantly improved to being one of the highest. Drumstick also got slightly higher handling.

4-koma Gag Battle[edit]

Drumstick appears throughout the 4-koma Gag Battle manga adaptation of Diddy Kong Racing.

Mario Artist: Paint Studio[edit]

His Diddy Kong Racing artwork appears as a stamp in Mario Artist: Paint Studio.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Diddy Kong Racing[edit]

  • Character stats
    • Weight: Heavy
    • Acceleration: 2/5
    • Handling: 1.5/5
    • Top Speed: 4.5/5
    • Vehicle Color: Red
  • Instruction booklet bio (page 25): "The most experienced racer on the island, Drumstick was the animals’ best hope for getting rid of the intruder. Unfortunately, something seems to have gone wrong and he hasn’t been seen since he went off to make a stand. Could he have fallen afoul of one of Wizpig’s spells?"
  • Player's Guide (page 7): "Drumstick was the foremost racer on Timber’s Island, but rumor has it that he fell victim to one of Wizpig’s spells. If you open the race courses successfully, you may find out more about Drumstick’s fate."
  • Rarewhere: "The most experienced racer on the island, Drumstick was the animals’ best hope for getting rid of the intruder - but unfortunately, something seems to have gone wrong and he hasn’t been seen since he went off to make a stand. Could he have fallen fowl of one of Wizpig’s spells?""

Diddy Kong Racing DS[edit]

  • Character stats
    • Speed: 4/5
    • Acceleration: 5/5
    • Handling: 2/5

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ドラムスティック
Doramusutikku
 Drumstick

French Drumstick[3]
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Russian Драмстик
Dramstik
 Drumstick

References[edit]

  1. ^ Twitter confirmation by former Rare employee Graeme Norgate
  2. ^ @DKVine, Twitter.
  3. ^ Official Nintendo french magazine N3, page 25
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Diddy Kong Racing / Diddy Kong Racing DS
Playable characters Diddy Kong • Krunch • Drumstick • Bumper • Tiptup • T.T. • Pipsy • Timber • Banjo† • Conker† • Tiny Kong‡ • Dixie Kong‡ • Taj‡ • Wizpig‡
Vehicles Car • Plane • Hovercraft
Bosses Tricky the Triceratops • Bluey the Walrus • Bubbler the Octopus • Smokey the Dragon • Wizpig
Worlds Dino Domain • Snowflake Mountain • Sherbet Island • Dragon Forest • Future Fun Land • DK Island‡
Tracks Ancient Lake • Fossil Canyon • Jungle Falls • Hot Top Volcano • Everfrost Peak • Walrus Cove • Snowball Valley • Frosty Village • Whale Bay • Crescent Island • Pirate Lagoon • Treasure Caves • Windmill Plains • Greenwood Village • Boulder Canyon • Haunted Woods • Spacedust Alley • Darkmoon Caverns • Spaceport Alpha • Star City • Thunder Cove‡ • Meandering Mount‡ • Splashdown Pass‡ • Strangled Shrine‡
Boss tracks Tricky's Course • Bluey's Course • Bubbler's Course • Smokey's Course • Wizpig's First Strike • Wizpig Strikes Back
Challenge levels Fire Mountain • Icicle Pyramid • Darkwater Beach • Smokey Castle
Items & objects Banana† • Coin‡ • Golden Balloon • Power-Up Token‡ • Silver Coin • Taj Token‡ • T.T. amulet • Weapon Balloon • Wish Key • Wizpig amulet • Zipper
Other Gallery (N64 · DS) • Media • Timber's Balloon Pop • Trophy Race • Wish Race
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