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|variant_of=[[Tucks]]
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|variants=[[Trench Tucks]]
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A '''Pointy Tucks''' (also called '''Pointy Tuck''') is a variant of [[Tucks]] appearing in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' and its Nintendo Switch [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|port]]. They are penguin members of the [[Snowmad]]s, and they wear a golden viking helmet. In addition, they wear a leather collar with the Snowmad symbol. Compared to regular Tucks, Pointy Tucks appear to have a less crooked posture.
A '''Pointy Tucks''' (also called '''Pointy Tuck''') is a variant of [[Tucks]] appearing in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' and its Nintendo Switch [[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch)|port]]. They are penguin members of the [[Snowmad]]s, and they wear a golden viking helmet. In addition, they wear a leather collar with the Snowmad symbol. Compared to regular Tucks, Pointy Tucks appear to have a less crooked posture.


Pointy Tucks have a shielded variant known as [[Trench Tucks]]. [[Papa Painguin]]s are spear-wielding enemies with viking helmets akin to those worn by Pointy Tucks, protecting them in the same way.
Pointy Tucks have a shielded variant known as [[Trench Tucks]]. [[Papa Painguin]]s are spear-wielding enemies with viking helmets akin to those worn by Pointy Tucks, protecting them in the same way.
==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''===
===''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''===
In the game's intro, a Pointy Tucks spots [[Donkey Kong Island]] through a telescope. After inspecting it more closely and finding Donkey Kong's hut, the Tucks immediately reports its findings to [[Lord Fredrik]].
In the game's intro, a Pointy Tucks spots [[Donkey Kong Island]] through a telescope. After inspecting it more closely and finding Donkey Kong's hut, the Tucks immediately reports its findings to [[Lord Fredrik]].


Pointy Tucks are common enemies throughout the [[Kong]]s' adventure. They simply walk from side to side, as with a handful of other enemies. Pointy Tucks cannot be jumped on, as their helmets protect them from being jumped on and cause the Kongs to take damage. The Kongs can defeat a Pointy Tucks by attacking it with a [[Roll Attack|roll]], [[Rambi the Rhino|Rambi]], [[Cranky Kong]]'s [[Cane Bounce]], or an object such as a [[barrel]]. The enemy can be stunned briefly by shooting it with a [[popgun]] or by performing a [[Ground Pound|ground pound]] next to it.
Pointy Tucks are common enemies throughout the [[Kong]]s' adventure. They simply walk from side to side, as with a handful of other enemies. Pointy Tucks cannot be jumped on, as their helmets protect them from being jumped on and cause the Kongs to take damage. The Kongs can defeat a Pointy Tucks by attacking it with a [[Roll Attack|roll]], [[Rambi]], [[Cranky Kong]]'s [[Cane Bounce]], or an object such as a [[barrel]]. The enemy can be stunned briefly by shooting it with a [[popgun]] or by performing a [[Hand Slap|Ground Pound]] next to it.


===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
A Pointy Tucks, referred to as a "Pointy Tuck", is depicted as a ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' series trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. The trophy's North American description implies that Papa Painguins are actually Pointy Tucks with spears, despite Papa Painguins wearing a belt instead of a collar and being visibly more stout and hunched.
A Pointy Tucks, referred to as a "Pointy Tuck", is depicted as a ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' series trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. The trophy's North American description suggests that Pointy Tucks charge with spears, although this is specifically a characteristic of Papa Painguins, which wear a belt instead of a collar and are visibly more stout and hunched.
 
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==Profiles==
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|''These penguin-like foes from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze make up just part of the Snowmad army. The big horns on their helmets will make you think twice about jumping on them, and if they spot you, they'll charge at you with their spears. Slapping the ground stuns them, though. Take that chance to roll them into oblivion!''
|''These penguin-like foes from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze make up just part of the Snowmad army. The big horns on their helmets will make you think twice about jumping on them, and if they spot you, they'll charge at you with their spears. Slapping the ground stuns them, though. Take that chance to roll them into oblivion!''
|''When the Snowmad army invades DK Island in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, there penguin-like foes make up just part of its troops. The big horns on their helmets will make you think twice about jumping on them, but in the original game, you can defeat them by rolling or throwing barrels.''
|''When the Snowmad army invades DK Island in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, there penguin-like foes make up just part of its troops. The big horns on their helmets will make you think twice about jumping on them, but in the original game, you can defeat them by rolling or throwing barrels.''
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|Jap=ホルムペンガー
|Jap=ホルムペンガー
|JapR=Horumu Pengā
|JapR=Horumu Pengā
|JapM=Holm Tucks
|JapM=Holm [[Tucks#Names in other languages|Tucks]]
|Spa=Vilgüino curtido
|Spa=Vilgüino curtido
|SpaM=Portmanteau of "vil" (vile) and "pingüino" (penguin) + "curtido" (experienced)
|SpaM=Portmanteau of "vil" (vile) and "pingüino" (penguin) + "curtido" (experienced)
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|GerM=From "pieksig" (spiny) and "pinguin" (penguin)
|GerM=From "pieksig" (spiny) and "pinguin" (penguin)
|FraE=Gorfoufou à cornes
|FraE=Gorfoufou à cornes
|FraEM=Horned Tucks
|FraEM=Horned tucks
|Ita=Pinguingo appuntito
|Ita=Pinguingo appuntito
|ItaM=Pointy tucks
|ItaM=Pointy tucks
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Revision as of 10:52, January 4, 2023

Pointy Tucks
Viking Art2 - Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.png
First appearance Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Wii U) (2014)
Latest appearance Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch) (2018)
Variant of Tucks
Variants

A Pointy Tucks (also called Pointy Tuck) is a variant of Tucks appearing in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and its Nintendo Switch port. They are penguin members of the Snowmads, and they wear a golden viking helmet. In addition, they wear a leather collar with the Snowmad symbol. Compared to regular Tucks, Pointy Tucks appear to have a less crooked posture.

Pointy Tucks have a shielded variant known as Trench Tucks. Papa Painguins are spear-wielding enemies with viking helmets akin to those worn by Pointy Tucks, protecting them in the same way.

History

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

In the game's intro, a Pointy Tucks spots Donkey Kong Island through a telescope. After inspecting it more closely and finding Donkey Kong's hut, the Tucks immediately reports its findings to Lord Fredrik.

Pointy Tucks are common enemies throughout the Kongs' adventure. They simply walk from side to side, as with a handful of other enemies. Pointy Tucks cannot be jumped on, as their helmets protect them from being jumped on and cause the Kongs to take damage. The Kongs can defeat a Pointy Tucks by attacking it with a roll, Rambi, Cranky Kong's Cane Bounce, or an object such as a barrel. The enemy can be stunned briefly by shooting it with a popgun or by performing a Ground Pound next to it.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

A Pointy Tucks, referred to as a "Pointy Tuck", is depicted as a Donkey Kong series trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The trophy's North American description suggests that Pointy Tucks charge with spears, although this is specifically a characteristic of Papa Painguins, which wear a belt instead of a collar and are visibly more stout and hunched.

Profiles

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy

Name Image Appears in American English description British English description
Pointy Tuck Pointy Tuck trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Wii U Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (02/2014) These penguin-like foes from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze make up just part of the Snowmad army. The big horns on their helmets will make you think twice about jumping on them, and if they spot you, they'll charge at you with their spears. Slapping the ground stuns them, though. Take that chance to roll them into oblivion! When the Snowmad army invades DK Island in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, there penguin-like foes make up just part of its troops. The big horns on their helmets will make you think twice about jumping on them, but in the original game, you can defeat them by rolling or throwing barrels.

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ホルムペンガー
Horumu Pengā
Holm Tucks

German Piekuin
From "pieksig" (spiny) and "pinguin" (penguin)
Italian Pinguingo appuntito
Pointy tucks
Spanish Vilgüino curtido
Portmanteau of "vil" (vile) and "pingüino" (penguin) + "curtido" (experienced)