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'''Klumps''' are obese [[Kremling]]s and militaristic ground troops of the [[Kremling Krew]] as well as higher-ranked members of it.<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'' series===

[[File:Klump DKC sprite.png|frame|left]]

Klumps wear a helmet that protect them from [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]]'s [[jump]]ing attack, but it still pushes back a Klump slightly. Despite their strength, Klumps can defeated from most attacks, including from a [[barrel]], [[Rambi]], being [[roll]]ed or [[Cartwheel Attack|cartwheeled]] into by [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]], respectively, or from Donkey Kong jumping on them. In [[Gang-Plank Galleon]]'s fake ending credits, Klump is credited for doing the game's "KONCEPT".

In the backstory in the game's instruction manual, "Klump the Kremling" traps Diddy Kong in a [[DK Barrel]] before stealing the [[banana hoard]] with his group of Kremlings.<ref>''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet, page 5.</ref> In the Game Boy Advance version's intro, he is replaced with [[Krusha]].

Klumps appear in the following levels:

[[File:Kannon DKC2 enemy.png|frame]]

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. 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.

Before appearing in levels, a Klump is first seen in the [[DK Rap]], where during Chunky's verse, Chunky scares it away, and the DK Rap is also abruptly ended by the Klump throwing an orange at the screen. In game's intro cutscene, K. Rool orders a Klump, 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, it accidentally knocks the Kritter and Kasplat out of the way. The Klump explains it 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 it is right about taking care of business.

Klumps appear in the following levels:

*[[Jungle Japes]]

*[[Hideout Helm]]

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!]] 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.

*'''Instruction booklet''' (page 29): ''Klump's helmet will protect him from attacks from above.''

*'''SNES Player's Guide''' (page 13): ''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.''

*'''GBA Player's Guide''' (page 14): ''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.''

*'''SNES Instruction booklet''' (page 29): ''It looks like Klump can shoot!''

*'''Player's Guide''' (page 14): ''Kannon is a barrel-chested baddie who speaks softly and carries a big...well, cannon! He's got an unlimited supply of ammunition, and he's perfectly happy just standing in one place, blasting away until the Kremcows come home! He doesn't pause very often, but there's usually a pattern to his cannon fire.''

*'''GBA Instruction booklet''' (page 23): ''Batten down the hatches—looks like Klump’s been taking shooting lessons!''

*'''Prima Official Game Guide''' (page 16): ''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 Barrel Blast''===

|unlock=Completing [[Candy's Challenges|Candy's Challenge 16: Beat Klump!]]

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

DKBBKlumpIcon.png|''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''

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