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|image=[[File:KlumpJet.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork of a Klump from ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''

'''Klumps''' are obese [[Kremling]]s and militaristic ground troops of the [[Kremling Krew]] in the ''[[Donkey Kong (series)|Donkey Kong]]'' series. They are among the higher-ranking members of the Kremling Krew.<ref>M. Arakawa. ''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide. Page 13. "'''''KLUMP''' Klump is quite a character. He's like a big, overweight drill sergeant. He's not fast — how could he be? He waddles along like a duck, blocking every ape in his path. Donkey Kong has no trouble putting Klump out of his misery, but here again, lack of size counts against Diddy as he has to hit Klump twice to off him. If Diddy jumps on Klump's head, Klump will back up and prepare for battle. Diddy can then just do a powerful cartwheel right through him.''"</ref><ref>''Donkey Kong 64''  instruction booklet, page 4. "'''''INTRODUCTION''' But that pair weren't the only ones in trouble. Deep within the gloomy bowels of his latest creation, a furious King K. Rool sat on his throne, glaring down at the quaking generals of his vast Kremling army.''"</ref><ref>''Donkey Kong 64''  instruction booklet, page 5. "'''''INTRODUCTION''' Klump waddled over and put a consoling arm around his distraught leader.''"</ref> Klumps first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.

===''Donkey Kong Country/Land'' series===

[[File:Klump DKC art.png|thumb|left|Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country'']]

In their debut appearance, Klumps first appear in the very first level, [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]]. They subsequently appear in some levels later into the game, half of which appear in [[Kremkroc Industries, Inc.]]

Due to their helmet, Klumps are unfazed by a [[jump]]ing attack from [[Diddy Kong]], but will be pushed back a bit if Diddy does jump on one. Despite their strength, Klumps can be defeated by nearly any attack, including: throwing a [[barrel]] at it, ramming into it with [[Rambi the Rhino]], a frontal attack ([[roll]]ing/[[cartwheel]]ing into it), or by having [[Donkey Kong]] jump on them.

In [[Gang-Plank Galleon]]'s fake ending credits, Klump is credited for doing the game's "KONCEPT".  

 

 

Klumps appear in these levels, in order:

====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest''====

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===''Donkey Kong 64''===

[[File:KremlingKroo.png|thumb|A Klump during the opening sequence, where he assures K. Rool that the Kongs have been kidnapped.]]

Klumps reappear in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. They appear in every level except for [[Frantic Factory]], [[Creepy Castle]], and the [[DK Isles]] hub. In Fungi Forest, Klumps only appear during the day time and are replaced by [[Bones (enemy)|Bones]] at night.

A Klump is first shown during the game's introduction. K. Rool orders him, a [[Kritter]] and a [[Kasplat]] to imprison Donkey Kong's friends and steal the [[banana hoard]]. As Klump rushes into K. Rool's throne room, he accidentally knocks the Kritter and Kasplat out of the way. The Klump explains him and the other [[Kremling]]s have "already taken care of business" and shows that [[Chunky Kong|Chunky]], [[Lanky Kong|Lanky]], [[Tiny Kong|Tiny]], and [[Diddy Kong]] have been imprisoned. K. Rool overrules Klump by hoping that he is right about taking care of business.

During gameplay, Klumps attack the active [[Kong]] by throwing unripe, green [[orange]]s at them. Klumps can also bounce the Kong backward with their belly. Klumps are among the stronger enemies, as they are resistant to basic attacks; the Kongs can attack a Klump directly without getting hurt, but the direct attack will only stun the Klump for a while. Klumps can only truly be defeated by the [[Super Slam|shockwave attack]], throwing an orange, using a musical instrument, or if Chunky touches them while in his [[Hunky Chunky]] state. When defeated, Klump spins around, does a military salute and then falls down. Klumps release three oranges upon defeat.

From a distance, Klumps can be seen eating an orange, which is comically followed by an explosion in their stomach, causing them to burp.

 

A Klump appears during Chunky's verse of the [[DK Rap]], where Chunky scares it away. A Klump also interrupts the DK Rap at the end by throwing an orange at the screen.

A Klump was playable in the 2003 version of ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)|Diddy Kong Pilot]]''. He had high speed and weight and a low acceleration. Klump is a member of Team Kremling. The player can unlock Klump, along with the rest of the Kremlings, by clearing all Cups as Team Kong.  

Klump had voiced dialogue within the game and sounded similar to his [[General Klump|cartoon counterpart]]. In ''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Pilot|Banjo-Pilot]]'', Klump was replaced with [[jiggywikki:Klungo|Klungo]], as shown with their shared statistics.

A playable Klump is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast]]''. As suggested by his stats, Klump is the rival of [[Lanky Kong]], and he can be unlocked by completing [[Candy's Challenges|Candy's Challenge]] 16: Beat Klump! He has very high speed (4.5/5), a low boost (2/5) and poor agility (1/5).

 

Klump attacks by slamming his opponents with his belly. His bongos are brown with a metal ring on their midsections and bucket handles on their tops.

==Appearances in other media==

===''[[Donkey Kong Country (novel)|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 they encounter [[Diddy Kong]]. Diddy tries to prevent the Kremlings from stealing the bananas. He manages to cartwheel into Klump but is then restrained by him and sealed inside a barrel, which Klump promptly kicks across the jungle. Klump and the Kremlings then depart with the [[banana]]s.

Klump reappears in the final chapter, where Donkey Kong, Diddy, and [[Cranky Kong]] board the [[Gangplank Galleon]] and battle numerous Kremlings. Diddy cartwheels into Klump after it taunts him, and the Klump is sent overboard.

 

[[File:DKCTVKlump.png|thumb|right|General Klump in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]]

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

{{quote2|Without a hard hat, mine exploration is not recommended, but Klump is not about to give up his!|''Donkey Kong Country'' SNES instruction booklet, page 23}}

{{quote2|Klump's helmet will protect him from attack from above.|''Donkey Kong Country'' SNES instruction booklet, page 28}}

{{quote2|Klump is quite a character. He's like a big, overweight drill sergeant. He's not fast — how could he be? He waddles along like a duck, blocking every ape in his path. Donkey Kong has no trouble putting Klump out of his misery, but here again, lack of size counts against Diddy as he has to hit Klump twice to off him. If Diddy jumps on Klump's head, Klump will back up and prepare for battle. Diddy can then just do a powerful cartwheel right through him.|''Donkey Kong Country'' SNES Player's Guide, page 13}}

{{quote2|Klumps are the slowest Krocs, but also some of the toughest. Donkey Kong can take out the overweight Klumps with one jump. Diddy, however, has to roll into the Klumps to take them out.|''Donkey Kong Country'' GBA Player's Guide, page 14}}

{{quote2|If they can see you, these loyal minions won't hesitate to throw a grenade at you. If you too close, they also can throw their bellies into you. Toss an Orange toward it to get rid of a Klump. After saluting, it will leave behind three Oranges.|''Donkey Kong 64'' Prima's official game guide, page 16}}

 

Klump A.png|A Klump with the letter "A" in ''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC).

Klump DK64 early.png|Early screenshot from ''Donkey Kong 64''

 

DKC Puzzle Artwork.jpg|Artwork used for a puzzle based on ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''

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