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[[File:TNTBarrel_DKC.png|thumb|150px|A '''TNT Barrel'''.]] | [[File:TNTBarrel_DKC.png|thumb|150px|A '''TNT Barrel'''.]] | ||
'''TNT Barrels'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet, [[Media:DKC2 Manual 18-19.jpg|page 18]].</ref> (originally called '''TNT Drums'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country'' Nintendo Player's Guide, [[Media:DKC Guide 20-21.jpg|page 20]].</ref>) are [[barrel]]s found in the [[Donkey Kong (series)|''Donkey Kong'' series]]. Like normal barrels, TNT Barrels can be picked up and thrown as a weapon, | '''TNT Barrels'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet, [[Media:DKC2 Manual 18-19.jpg|page 18]].</ref> (originally called '''TNT Drums'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country'' Nintendo Player's Guide, [[Media:DKC Guide 20-21.jpg|page 20]].</ref>) are [[barrel]]s found in the [[Donkey Kong (series)|''Donkey Kong'' series]]. Like normal barrels, TNT Barrels can be picked up and thrown as a weapon. However, a TNT Barrel will explode upon contact with an [[enemies|enemy]], the floor, or a wall. The fiery explosion of a TNT Barrel will defeat just about any enemy caught in the blast radius. TNT Barrels are often used to reveal hidden bonus rooms in many levels, or to defeat enemies that cannot be defeated with a jump attack (like [[Zinger]]s). They normally look like a regular barrel with a fuse and the words TNT painted on the front in white. However, in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', they were considerably smaller and red. [[Cranky Kong]] also uses a TNT Barrel to wreck Donkey Kong's boom box in the intro as retaliation for [[Donkey Kong]] knocking him out of the trees and ruining his phonogram. | ||
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', if a [[Kong]] picks up a TNT Barrel | In ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', if a [[Kong]] picks up a TNT Barrel and puts it down, it'll self-destruct by itself. This feature was not used in the game's sequels. | ||
Some enemies have been known to hide in TNT Barrels and act as suicide bombers, sacrificing themselves in an attempt to destroy the Kongs. These include the [[Kremling]]s, [[Kaboom]] from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', and [[Kracka]] and [[Klasp]] found in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''. Other Kremlings, such as [[Bazuka]], can shoot TNT Barrels out of their cannons at the Kongs in an attempt to destroy them. | Some enemies have been known to hide in TNT Barrels and act as suicide bombers, sacrificing themselves in an attempt to destroy the Kongs. These include the [[Kremling]]s, [[Kaboom]] from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', and [[Kracka]] and [[Klasp]] found in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''. Other Kremlings, such as [[Bazuka]], can shoot TNT Barrels out of their cannons at the Kongs in an attempt to destroy them. | ||
In ''Donkey Kong 64'', TNT Barrels are mostly used against bosses, such as [[Army Dillo]] and [[Dogadon]]. | In ''Donkey Kong 64'', TNT Barrels are mostly used against bosses, such as [[Army Dillo]] and [[Dogadon]]. Kabooms also reappear in this game, hiding inside TNT Barrels that don't have fuses. | ||
TNT Barrels also appear in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''. They can be used to destroy dense objects around them, and will explode if attacked. | TNT Barrels also appear in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''. They can be used to destroy dense objects around them, and will explode if attacked. | ||
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==In the animated series== | ==In the animated series== | ||
A barrel similar to TNT Barrels | A barrel similar to TNT Barrels appears in the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]]. Here they are referred to as '''Exploding Barrels''' and bear a resemblance to [[Auto-Fire Barrel]]s. They are seen during the first half of [[Booty and the Beast]], where [[King K. Rool]] takes over [[Bluster]]’s Barrel Works and begins manufacturing exploding barrels. However, Donkey Kong chased off K. Rool and production was halted. | ||
In [[Kong for a Day]], K. Rool made a second attempt to seize control of the Barrel Works to manufacture more exploding barrels, but this time Donkey Kong foiled his plans before production could commence. | In [[Kong for a Day]], K. Rool made a second attempt to seize control of the Barrel Works to manufacture more exploding barrels, but this time Donkey Kong foiled his plans before production could commence. | ||
Revision as of 17:04, December 3, 2015
TNT Barrels[1] (originally called TNT Drums[2]) are barrels found in the Donkey Kong series. Like normal barrels, TNT Barrels can be picked up and thrown as a weapon. However, a TNT Barrel will explode upon contact with an enemy, the floor, or a wall. The fiery explosion of a TNT Barrel will defeat just about any enemy caught in the blast radius. TNT Barrels are often used to reveal hidden bonus rooms in many levels, or to defeat enemies that cannot be defeated with a jump attack (like Zingers). They normally look like a regular barrel with a fuse and the words TNT painted on the front in white. However, in Donkey Kong 64, they were considerably smaller and red. Cranky Kong also uses a TNT Barrel to wreck Donkey Kong's boom box in the intro as retaliation for Donkey Kong knocking him out of the trees and ruining his phonogram.
In Donkey Kong Country, if a Kong picks up a TNT Barrel and puts it down, it'll self-destruct by itself. This feature was not used in the game's sequels.
Some enemies have been known to hide in TNT Barrels and act as suicide bombers, sacrificing themselves in an attempt to destroy the Kongs. These include the Kremlings, Kaboom from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, and Kracka and Klasp found in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. Other Kremlings, such as Bazuka, can shoot TNT Barrels out of their cannons at the Kongs in an attempt to destroy them.
In Donkey Kong 64, TNT Barrels are mostly used against bosses, such as Army Dillo and Dogadon. Kabooms also reappear in this game, hiding inside TNT Barrels that don't have fuses.
TNT Barrels also appear in DK: Jungle Climber. They can be used to destroy dense objects around them, and will explode if attacked.
In several places in the course DK Jungle from Mario Golf: World Tour, TNT Barrels lay on the ground. They blow up when the golf ball bumps into them, and will send it high up to the sky. TNT Barrels are found near Hole 3, Hole 4 and Hole 9.
In the animated series
A barrel similar to TNT Barrels appears in the Donkey Kong Country animated series. Here they are referred to as Exploding Barrels and bear a resemblance to Auto-Fire Barrels. They are seen during the first half of Booty and the Beast, where King K. Rool takes over Bluster’s Barrel Works and begins manufacturing exploding barrels. However, Donkey Kong chased off K. Rool and production was halted.
In Kong for a Day, K. Rool made a second attempt to seize control of the Barrel Works to manufacture more exploding barrels, but this time Donkey Kong foiled his plans before production could commence.
In Speak No Evil, Dude, it is revealed that Rool has an arsenal of TNT Barrels large enough to destroy the entire island, as General Klump attempts to do just that after misinterpreting King K Rool (who was unable to communicate as he was mute from the Kongo Bongo Gone Wrongo disease.)
While Rool possesses these barrels, he never directly uses them against the Kongs. It's possible that Rool sees no point in trying to kill any of the Kongs and he can use Claptraps as a weapon anyways.
Super Mario-Kun
The TNT barrel makes an appearance in Super Mario-Kun in issue 14. During a fight with Army, Diddy Kong gives Donkey Kong a TNT barrel. Donkey Kong then hurls it, only to have it explode on Mario and Yoshi while defeating Army. Mario then yells at Donkey Kong.
References
| DK: Jungle Climber | ||
|---|---|---|
| Characters | Playable | Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Funky Kong |
| Non-playable | Candy Kong • Cranky Kong • Wrinkly Kong • Xananab | |
| Enemies and obstacles | Bramble • Click-Clack • Flipflap • Flitter • Ghost • Klobber • Kritter • Lockjaw • Mini-Necky • Neek • Puftup • Shuri • Spike • Zinger | |
| Bosses | Banana Ship • Junklomp • Mega Amp • Draglinger • King K. Rool | |
| Items | Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Crystal Banana • Crystal Star • DK Coin • Gem • Hammer • KONG Panels • Oil barrel • Torch • Wings | |
| Objects | Booster Barrel • Cannon Barrel • DK Barrel • Exit • Giant flower • Handle Peg • Iron Barrel • Jack Peg • Mine • Peg • Peg Board • Question Barrel • Rock • Spike • Spirowarp • Spinner Barrel • Spinning Peg • Switch Peg • TNT Barrel | |
| Worlds | Sun Sun Island • Lost Island • Ghost Island • Chill 'n' Char Island • High-High Island • Wormhole • Extra Stages | |
| Minigames | Rolling Panic • Banana Grab • Speed Climb • Throw 'n' Crush • Orange Picker • Booster Battle • Banana Bonanza | |
