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{{character infobox
{{character infobox
|image=[[File:Tiny Kong MSS art.png|200px]]<br>Tiny Kong in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''.
|image=[[File:Tiny Kong MSS art.png|200px]]<br>Tiny Kong in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''.
|species=[[Kong]]
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' ([[List of games by date#1999|1999]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' ([[List of games by date#1999|1999]])
|species=[[Kong]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|latest_portrayal=[[Kahoru Sasajima]] (2007–2008)
|latest_portrayal=[[Kahoru Sasajima]] (2007–2008)
}}
}}
{{quote|I’m off to the [[Tag Barrel|tag barrel]] - ready to kick reptile butt!|Tiny Kong|Donkey Kong 64}}
{{quote|I’m off to the [[Tag Barrel|tag barrel]] - ready to kick reptile butt!|Tiny Kong|Donkey Kong 64}}
'''Tiny Kong''' is a character from the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]]. She first appeared as a young child in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' as [[Dixie Kong]]'s taller, younger sister, (much like [[Luigi]] is [[Mario]]'s slightly younger but taller brother) before being redesigned into her current "teenage" appearance in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''. As Dixie's sister, she is the cousin of [[Kiddy Kong]] and [[Chunky Kong]]. She is known for being both nimble and fast and using her two ponytails to accomplish different tasks.
'''Tiny Kong''' is a [[Kong]] who first appeared as a young child in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' as [[Dixie Kong]]'s taller, younger sister, before being redesigned into her current "teenage" appearance in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''. As Dixie's sister, she is the cousin of [[Kiddy Kong]] and [[Chunky Kong]]. She is known for being both nimble and fast and using her two ponytails to accomplish different tasks.
 
Following her first appearance she has not had any important roles in any other platform game, but was given cameo appearances in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' [[Game Boy Advance]] remakes of the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo]] games. Since her older redesign in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'', where her name "Tiny" went from literal to ironic, she has played a larger role in spin-off adventures such as ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' and has even appeared in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. With a few exceptions, she is generally playable in the games in which she appears.


Following her first appearance she has not had any prominent roles in any other platform game, but was given cameo appearances in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' [[Game Boy Advance]] remakes of the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] games. Since her older redesign in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'', where her name "Tiny" went from literal to ironic, she has played a larger role in spin-off adventures such as ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' and has even appeared in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. With a few exceptions, she is generally playable in the games in which she appears.
==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
====''Donkey Kong 64''====
[[File:TinyKong.png|150px|left|thumb|Tiny as she appears in her debut]]
[[File:TinyKong.png|150px|left|thumb|Tiny as she appears in her debut]]
{{quote|If you choose her, you'll not choose wrong. With a skip and a hop, she's one cool Kong!|DK Rap}}
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', Tiny is one of the four Kongs imprisoned by the [[Kremling Krew]] at the start of the game. She is imprisoned in the second level, [[Angry Aztec]], and can only be released by [[Diddy Kong]]. He can release her by performing a [[Chimpy Charge]] on the [[wall switch]]es, each with a letter of the word "KONG". In the game manual, [[Cranky Kong|Cranky]] mistakes Tiny of being her older sister, Dixie.
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', Tiny is one of the four Kongs imprisoned by the [[Kremling Krew]] at the start of the game. She is imprisoned in the second level, [[Angry Aztec]], and can only be released by [[Diddy Kong]]. He can release her by performing a [[Chimpy Charge]] on the [[wall switch]]es, each with a letter of the word "KONG". In the game manual, [[Cranky Kong|Cranky]] mistakes Tiny of being her older sister, Dixie.


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In Angry Aztec, Tiny can enter from the top of the temple to race the [[Beetle (character)|Beetle]]; to do so, she must use her Mini-Monkey ability and perform Saxophone Slam from a [[Music Pad]] for Squawks to carry her up to the temple. She can find a [[Banana Fairy]] and a few more Golden Bananas in other temples.
In Angry Aztec, Tiny can enter from the top of the temple to race the [[Beetle (character)|Beetle]]; to do so, she must use her Mini-Monkey ability and perform Saxophone Slam from a [[Music Pad]] for Squawks to carry her up to the temple. She can find a [[Banana Fairy]] and a few more Golden Bananas in other temples.


In [[Frantic Factory]], Tiny can find more [[Golden Banana]]s by shrinking from the Mini-Monkey ability. She can race the [[Mini-Car]] to obtain a Golden Banana. At [[Troff 'N' Scoff]], the boss door selects Tiny to fight the boss, [[Mad Jack]].
In [[Frantic Factory]], Tiny can find more [[Golden Banana]]s by shrinking from the Mini-Monkey ability. She can race the [[Mini-Car]] to obtain a Golden Banana. At [[Troff 'n' Scoff]], the boss door selects Tiny to fight the boss, [[Mad Jack]].


In [[Gloomy Galleon]], Tiny meets the [[mermaid]], whose pearls were stolen. After Tiny recovers them from a sunken treasure chest, the mermaid rewards her with a Golden Banana. Tiny later opens an underwater door in a large sunken ship, and she can recover two more Golden Bananas from different sides of the ship. Tiny can obtain another Golden Banana from a sunken submarine.
In [[Gloomy Galleon]], Tiny meets the [[mermaid]], whose pearls were stolen. After Tiny recovers them from a sunken treasure chest, the mermaid rewards her with a Golden Banana. Tiny later opens an underwater door in a large sunken ship, and she can recover two more Golden Bananas from different sides of the ship. Tiny can obtain another Golden Banana from a sunken submarine.
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In [[Fungi Forest]], Tiny's first Golden Banana is located inside of a large tree stump with [[Purple Klaptrap]]s. After defeating them, Tiny obtains a seed, which she can plant in a loamy patch of soil for it to grow into a [[Beanstalk (character)|beanstalk]], who gives her another Golden Banana. During the night, Tiny can enter the barn to fight a mini-boss, the [[Giant Spider]], and defeat it for another Golden Banana.
In [[Fungi Forest]], Tiny's first Golden Banana is located inside of a large tree stump with [[Purple Klaptrap]]s. After defeating them, Tiny obtains a seed, which she can plant in a loamy patch of soil for it to grow into a [[Beanstalk (character)|beanstalk]], who gives her another Golden Banana. During the night, Tiny can enter the barn to fight a mini-boss, the [[Giant Spider]], and defeat it for another Golden Banana.


In [[Crystal Caves]], Tiny can learn the [[Monkeyport]] ability from [[Cranky Kong]]. There are two pairs of [[Cranky's Kong Pad|Tiny Pad]]s in the level, each with their own objective. Tiny can use one of the Tiny Pads to teleport to an igloo-like crystal with the Golden Banana. She can use another Tiny Pad to go to a high area and might another mini-boss, [[Giant Kosha]].
In [[Crystal Caves]], Tiny can learn the [[Monkeyport]] ability from [[Cranky Kong]]. There are two pairs of [[Cranky's Kong Pad|Tiny Pad]]s in the level, each with their own objective. Tiny can use one of the Tiny Pads to teleport to an igloo-like crystal with the Golden Banana. She can use another Tiny Pad to go to a high area and might another mini-boss, [[Giant Viking Kremling]].


In [[Creepy Castle]], Tiny can rematch the Mini-Car for another Golden Banana. Tiny can also follow a trail of purple bananas and a trash can. With her Mini-Monkey ability, Tiny can bounce on a mushroom and enter into the trash can, which is filled with flies. Tiny is the second Kong to fight the boss [[King Kut Out]], if [[Lanky Kong]] accidentally shoots out the area.
In [[Creepy Castle]], Tiny can rematch the Mini-Car for another Golden Banana. Tiny can also follow a trail of purple bananas and a trash can. With her Mini-Monkey ability, Tiny can bounce on a mushroom and enter into the trash can, which is filled with flies. Tiny is the second Kong to fight the boss [[King Kut Out]], if [[Lanky Kong]] accidentally shoots out the area.
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Tiny is also playable in the Multiplayer mode. She has three alternate color schemes besides her default one. Her alternate color schemes change her overalls to either red, green, or purple.
Tiny is also playable in the Multiplayer mode. She has three alternate color schemes besides her default one. Her alternate color schemes change her overalls to either red, green, or purple.


===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country 2''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 2''====
Tiny Kong makes a cameo appearance in the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. She is present in several of [[Funky Kong]]'s [[minigames]], namely "[[Funky's Flights (Bonus Game)#Kongnapped|Kongnapped]]" and "[[Funky's Flights (Bonus Game)#Kongnapped 2|Kongnapped 2]]", where Diddy or Dixie has to save her from [[Zinger]]s. Actually, not only one, but more characters that look like Tiny must be rescued in each of the minigames; however, Funky Kong claims that these characters form the Kong family, and thus implies that their appearance is only representative.
Tiny Kong cameos in the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. She is present in several of [[Funky Kong]]'s [[minigames]], namely "[[Funky's Flights (Bonus Game)#Kongnapped|Kongnapped]]" and "[[Funky's Flights (Bonus Game)#Kongnapped 2|Kongnapped 2]]", where Diddy or Dixie has to save her from [[Zinger]]s. Multiple characters that look like Tiny must be rescued in each of the minigames; however, Funky Kong claims that these characters form the Kong family, and thus implies that their appearance is only representative.


====''Donkey Kong Country 3''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 3''====
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Through the quest Tiny Kong showed some of her abilities she got in ''Donkey Kong 64'' from Cranky's potions, such as the Pony Tail Twirl. Her Pony Tail Twirl worked slightly differently in the comic, as her ponytails rotate vertically instead of horizontally, but still have the same use. Also, like in the games, she attacked with her ponytails.
Through the quest Tiny Kong showed some of her abilities she got in ''Donkey Kong 64'' from Cranky's potions, such as the Pony Tail Twirl. Her Pony Tail Twirl worked slightly differently in the comic, as her ponytails rotate vertically instead of horizontally, but still have the same use. Also, like in the games, she attacked with her ponytails.
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===''Diddy Kong Racing DS''===
===''Diddy Kong Racing DS''===
[[File:DKRDS.png|thumb|Tiny, Dixie and Diddy Kong on their way to help in the intro cutscene]]
[[File:DKRDS.png|thumb|Tiny, Dixie and Diddy Kong on their way to help in the intro cutscene]]
 
Tiny makes a proper returning appearance in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'', replacing [[Banjo]]'s character from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. This game sees her receive a redesign from ''Donkey Kong 64'', now sporting a taller, teenager-like design, instead of her original one. Her acceleration and handling are both medium but she has below average top speed, which are identical stats to Banjo's in the [[Nintendo 64]] version.
Tiny makes a proper returning appearance in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'', replacing [[Banjo]]'s character from ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. This game sees her receiving a redesign from ''Donkey Kong 64'', now sporting a taller, teenager-like design, instead of her original one. Her acceleration and handling are both medium but she has below average top speed, which are identical stats to Banjo's in the [[Nintendo 64]] version.


Tiny, alongside Dixie Kong, are the first to be called by Diddy Kong, who explains that [[Timber]] from [[Timber Island]] asked him to help defeat [[Wizpig]], and find out what happened to [[Drumstick (character)|Drumstick]].
Tiny, alongside Dixie Kong, are the first to be called by Diddy Kong, who explains that [[Timber]] from [[Timber Island]] asked him to help defeat [[Wizpig]], and find out what happened to [[Drumstick (character)|Drumstick]].


[[File:DKRDS Tiny Kong icon.png|frame|left]]
[[File:DKRDS icon Tiny.png|frame|left]]
Despite Tiny being redesigned in this game, her character icon still depicts her with her original look.
Despite Tiny being redesigned in this game, her character icon still depicts her with her original look.
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===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
[[File:Tiny Kong DKBB artwork.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Tiny in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'']]
[[File:Tiny Kong DKBB artwork.jpg|thumb|left|x200px|Tiny in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'']]
Tiny Kong's next appearance was in the [[Wii]] game ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. She is an unlockable character, unlocked by winning the [[Sapphire Cup]] with a Kong character. She is very fast and her rival is [[Kalypso]], a Kremling with identical stats. She has excellent boost and high speed but below average agility. In this game, she attacks her opponents by swinging her ponytails around her like a helicopter, possibly using the [[Pony Tail Twirl]]. Like all the playable characters, she has the ability to perform [[Wild Move]]s.
Tiny Kong appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' as an unlockable character. She can be unlocked by winning the [[Sapphire Cup]] with a Kong character. She is very fast and her rival is [[Kalypso]], a Kremling with identical stats. She has excellent boost and high speed but below average agility. In this game, she attacks her opponents by swinging her ponytails around her like a helicopter, possibly using the [[Pony Tail Twirl]]. Like all the playable characters, she has the ability to perform [[Wild Move]]s.


She first appears in the title screen along all the other Kongs, except for [[Wrinkly Kong]]. In the Single Race cutscene, Tiny can be seen, along with Lanky, Dixie, and Donkey Kong, having a stand-off with their rivals, Kalypso, [[Klump]], [[Kass]], and [[Kritter]]. In the Records cutscene, she can be seen along with [[Kludge]], [[Funky Kong]], Dixie and [[Kip]] looking at the records on a scoreboard. In the Cranky's Flight School cutscene, she is one of characters that appears practicing, along Kludge, Kip and [[Diddy Kong]]. She also appears in [[Candy's Challenges|Candy's Challenge]] # 14: '''Help Tiny Kong!''', where DK must let her win the race between them and Kalypso.
She first appears in the title screen along all the other Kongs, except for [[Wrinkly Kong]]. In the Single Race cutscene, Tiny can be seen, along with Lanky, Dixie, and Donkey Kong, having a stand-off with their rivals, Kalypso, [[Klump]], [[Kass]], and [[Kritter]]. In the Records cutscene, she can be seen along with [[Kludge]], [[Funky Kong]], Dixie and [[Kip]] looking at the records on a scoreboard. In the Cranky's Flight School cutscene, she is one of characters that appears practicing, along Kludge, Kip and [[Diddy Kong]]. She also appears in [[Candy's Challenges|Candy's Challenge]] # 14: '''Help Tiny Kong!''', where DK must let her win the race between them and Kalypso.
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|header_align=center
|header_align=center
|header=Tiny Kong trophies
|header=Tiny Kong trophies
|image1=BrawlTrophy325.png
|image1=BrawlTrophy325.png
|alt1=Tiny Kong's trophy from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
|alt1=Tiny Kong's trophy from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
|width1=132
|width1=132
|caption1=''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
|caption1=''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''
|image2=TinyKongTrophyWiiU.png
|image2=TinyKongTrophyWiiU.png
|alt2=Tiny Kong's trophy from ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
|alt2=Tiny Kong's trophy from ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
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|caption2=''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
|caption2=''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
}}
}}
 
Although Tiny has never been playable in any ''Super Smash Bros.'' game, there are various references to her. She is mentioned in the [[DK Rap]] which played in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and eventually ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.  
Throughout the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, Tiny Kong is mentioned in the [[DK Rap]] which played in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and eventually ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.


In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', she has an unlockable trophy and sticker. Her trophy shows her walking happily. Her trophy does not mention that she is Dixie's sister, but instead mentions her high speed in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' and her "helicopter hair" from ''Donkey Kong 64'', as well as describing her as cute. Her [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]], which uses her artwork from ''Donkey Kong 64'', increases the power of arm attacks by four and is only usable by Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong.  
In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', she has an unlockable trophy and sticker. Her trophy shows her walking happily. Her trophy does not mention that she is Dixie's sister, but instead mentions her high speed in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' and her "helicopter hair" from ''Donkey Kong 64'', as well as describing her as cute. Her [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]], which uses her artwork from ''Donkey Kong 64'', increases the power of arm attacks by four and is only usable by Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong.  
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===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
===''Mario Super Sluggers''===
[[File:Tinybatting.png|300px|thumb|Tiny Kong prepares to bat in ''Mario Super Sluggers'']]
[[File:Tinybatting.png|thumb|left|Tiny Kong prepares to bat in ''Mario Super Sluggers'']]
Tiny Kong appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. She is a team player, and is also an unlockable character. This is her first appearance in a sports game and also her first appearance in the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' series. This game marks her last physical appearance. In this game she can play baseball matches against many other characters.  
Tiny Kong appears as a playable character in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''. She is a team player, and is also an unlockable character. This is her first appearance in a sports game and also her first appearance in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise. This game marks her last-to-date physical appearance. In this game she can play baseball matches against many other characters.  


In Challenge Mode, she helps Mario and the others beat Bowser and his son Bowser Jr., by playing baseball matches. Tiny can be found in the [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]] stadium; after Mario, DK, and the others get all three stone tablet pieces and raise the bridge to the ballpark. Tiny Kong is shown being held by Bowser Jr. The group eventually defeats Bowser Jr., causing him to flee the area, and Tiny offers to join the team. She is part of the [[DK Wilds]].
In Challenge Mode, she helps Mario and the others beat Bowser and his son Bowser Jr., by playing baseball matches. Tiny can be found in the [[DK Jungle (baseball stadium)|DK Jungle]] stadium; after Mario, DK, and the others get all three stone tablet pieces and raise the bridge to the ballpark. Tiny Kong is shown being held by Bowser Jr. The group eventually defeats Bowser Jr., causing him to flee the area, and Tiny offers to join the team. She is part of the [[DK Wilds]].
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*'''Donkey Kong''': Ooka ooka oooo! (Let’s move! We have to help!)
*'''Donkey Kong''': Ooka ooka oooo! (Let’s move! We have to help!)
*'''Diddy Kong''': Ooooook! (I’m in! Let’s go rescue Tiny Kong!)
*'''Diddy Kong''': Ooooook! (I’m in! Let’s go rescue Tiny Kong!)
After being saved:
After being saved:
*'''Tiny Kong''': Ook eek! (Thanks, everybody! You saved my bacon!)
*'''Tiny Kong''': Ook eek! (Thanks, everybody! You saved my bacon!)
*'''Tiny Kong''': Ook. (So you’re looking for baseball teammates? ...I could join you!)
*'''Tiny Kong''': Ook. (So you’re looking for baseball teammates? ...I could join you!)
====Online card collection====
====Online card collection====
Tiny Kong is available in the ''Mario Super Sluggers'' online card collection. She was one of the first characters to be released. In Double Play she can be combined with Funky Kong to get the Great Clambering Kongs video, in which she appears.  
Tiny Kong is available in the ''Mario Super Sluggers'' online card collection. She was one of the first characters to be released. In Double Play she can be combined with Funky Kong to get the Great Clambering Kongs video, in which she appears.  
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===Canceled appearance===
===Canceled appearance===
[[File:Tiny and Diddy Enguardes - Donkey Kong Racing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Tiny Kong riding an [[Enguarde]] in the unreleased game ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]'']]
[[File:Tiny and Diddy Enguardes - Donkey Kong Racing.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Tiny Kong riding an [[Enguarde]] in ''Donkey Kong Racing'']]
Tiny Kong, in her original design was to appear in the unreleased [[Nintendo GameCube]] game ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''. The game was canceled in the August 2002 because a time period just before the Rare was sold to Microsoft, although a trailer and a small number of screenshots were released prior.
Tiny Kong in her original design was to appear in the unreleased [[Nintendo GameCube]] game ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''.
 
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===Concept and creation===
===Concept and creation===
[[File:Tiny Kong DK64 concept artwork.jpg|thumb|Original concept art of Tiny Kong]]
[[File:Tiny Kong DK64 concept artwork.jpg|thumb|Original concept art of Tiny Kong]]
Early concept art for ''Donkey Kong 64'' depicted Tiny<ref>[[Mark Stevenson]], [https://twitter.com/playtonicalMark/status/1116400855077593095 "It was an idea for Tiny]", in a response to a tweet asking who the concept art represented. ''Twitter''. April 11, 2019 (Retrieved January 28, 2020)</ref> with a notably different design where she wore a fez and a vest, with nothing indicating her being female.
Early concept art for ''Donkey Kong 64'' depicted Tiny<ref>[[Mark Stevenson]], [https://twitter.com/playtonicalMark/status/1116400855077593095 "It was an idea for Tiny]", in a response to a tweet asking who the concept art represented. ''Twitter''. April 11, 2019 (Retrieved January 28, 2020)</ref> with a notably different design where she wore a fez and a vest, with nothing indicating her being female.


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====Current====
====Current====
[[File:Tiny Kong DKRDS.jpg|thumb|240px|Tiny's updated appearance from ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'']]
[[File:Tiny Kong DKRDS.jpg|thumb|x200px|Tiny's updated appearance from ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'']]
Tiny, as her name belies, is a tall ape, slightly taller than [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Princess Peach]] but not as tall as [[Candy Kong]]. She has blond hair that is tied up in two large pigtails and has blue eyes, unlike her sister who has green eyes. Her eyes have one thick eyelash each, and she also wears dark red eye makeup. Her fur is brown, although in ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'', it was slightly darker. Her current accessories consists of jumbo earrings and white fur wristbands.
Tiny, as her name belies, is a tall [[Kong]], slightly taller than [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Princess Peach]] but not as tall as [[Candy Kong]]. She has blond hair that is tied up in two large pigtails and has blue eyes, unlike her sister who has green eyes. Her eyes have one thick eyelash each, and she also wears dark red eye makeup. Her fur is brown, although in ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'', it was slightly darker. Her current accessories consists of jumbo earrings and white fur wristbands.


[[File:TinyMSS.png|200px|left|thumb|Tiny's in-game appearance]]
Her clothing consists of sky blue sweat pants with a purple tie string and a sky blue belly baring spaghetti-strap top with her belly button exposed. Her top has a similar smiling flower on it and has purple borders, and she wears orchid sandals and a beanie hat that is green at the bottom, purple in the middle, pink on the top and has pink borders around the green color. She has pink nails.
Her clothing consists of sky blue sweat pants with a purple tie string and a sky blue belly baring spaghetti-strap top with her belly button exposed. Her top has a similar smiling flower on it and has purple borders, and she wears orchid sandals and a beanie hat that is green at the bottom, purple in the middle, pink on the top and has pink borders around the green color. She has pink nails.


This appearance was used in ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' and all games that came afterward, such as ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' and ''Mario Super Sluggers''. An exception is her sticker from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' where she uses her debut appearance.
This appearance was used in ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' and all games that came afterward, such as ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' and ''Mario Super Sluggers''. An exception is her sticker from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' where she uses her debut appearance.


It was confirmed in Rare’s Scribes that Nintendo was the one that decided to change her design.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20100503203222/http://www.rareware.com/extras/scribes/20dec07/index.html Rare Ltd. Scribes, 20 December 2007] &ndash; ''"[Tiny's redesign] was not our idea, but simply a realigning of the Kong family at Nintendo."''</ref> Although her redesign makes her appear older than her elder sister [[Dixie Kong]], in Japan this relationship was never officially stated, which may explain the radical change in design. They have never been referred to as sisters since ''Donkey Kong 64''.
It was confirmed in Rare’s Scribes that Nintendo was the one that decided to change her design.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071224053939/http://www.rareware.com/extras/scribes/20dec07/index.html Rare Ltd. Scribes, 20 December 2007] &ndash; "''[Tiny's redesign] was not our idea, but simply a realigning of the Kong family at Nintendo.''"</ref> Although her redesign makes her appear older than her elder sister [[Dixie Kong]], in Japan this relationship was never officially stated, which may explain the radical change in design. They have never been referred to as sisters since ''Donkey Kong 64''.


===Personality===
===Personality===
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===Abilities===
===Abilities===
[[File:Tiny.jpg|132px|thumb|Tiny with the Feather Bow]]
[[File:Tiny.jpg|132px|thumb|Tiny with her signature weapon, the Feather Bow]]
Much like her sister she uses her ponytails for attacking enemies, slowing and controlling her descent to the ground and can also extend her jump by rotating her ponytails. In ''Donkey Kong 64'' she was the fastest Kong, she had a very high jump, she could also attack enemies by jumping on them and she is good at swimming and could breathe underwater; however she had the weakest physical attacks of all the Kongs. In ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' she once again used her ponytails to attack and break things open. She, like all the other racers, could also perform [[Wild Move]]s in this game. In ''Mario Super Sluggers'' she had the ability ''Clamber''.
Much like her sister she uses her ponytails for attacking enemies, slowing and controlling her descent to the ground and can also extend her jump by rotating her ponytails. In ''Donkey Kong 64'' she was the fastest Kong, she had a very high jump, she could also attack enemies by jumping on them and she is good at swimming and could breathe underwater; however she had the weakest physical attacks of all the Kongs. In ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' she once again used her ponytails to attack and break things open. She, like all the other racers, could also perform [[Wild Move]]s in this game. In ''Mario Super Sluggers'' she had the ability ''Clamber''.


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**[[Pony Tail Twirl]]: Rotates her ponytails like a helicopter and can extend her jump, she can also make her fall slower.
**[[Pony Tail Twirl]]: Rotates her ponytails like a helicopter and can extend her jump, she can also make her fall slower.
**[[Monkeyport]]: With the help of her [[Cranky's Kong Pads|Kong Pad]] she can teleport to another Pad with her face on it.
**[[Monkeyport]]: With the help of her [[Cranky's Kong Pads|Kong Pad]] she can teleport to another Pad with her face on it.
*From other Kongs:
*From other Kongs:
**[[Saxophone Slam]]: She uses a saxophone to defeat enemies and can make secrets appear when using it on a [[Music Pad]] with a saxophone on it. She got this from Candy's music shop.
**[[Saxophone Slam]]: She uses a saxophone to defeat enemies and can make secrets appear when using it on a [[Music Pad]] with a saxophone on it. She got this from Candy's music shop.
**[[Feather Bow]]: She uses a feather bow to defeat enemies, activate [[Target Switch|Feather Switches]] and pop purple [[Banana Balloon]]s. She bought this from Funky's store.
**[[Feather Bow]]: She uses a feather bow to defeat enemies, activate [[Target Switch|Feather Switches]] and pop purple [[Banana Balloon]]s. She bought this from Funky's store.
*From the [[Banana Fairy Princess]]:
*From the [[Banana Fairy Princess]]:
**[[Super Slam]]: She makes a purple shockwave around her by rapidly spinning her ponytails that can defeat almost any enemy. She got this from the Banana Fairy Princess after visiting her for the first time.
**[[Super Slam]]: She makes a purple shockwave around her by rapidly spinning her ponytails that can defeat almost any enemy. She got this from the Banana Fairy Princess after visiting her for the first time.


==Portrayals==
==Portrayals==
*In ''Donkey Kong 64'', she was voiced by [[Eveline Novakovic]].
*[[Eveline Novakovic]] (1999) - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
*In ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' and ''Mario Super Sluggers'', she was voiced by [[Kahoru Sasajima]], who also provides the voice of [[Dixie Kong]].
*[[Kahoru Sasajima]] (2007-2008) - ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', where she also provides the voice of [[Dixie Kong]].


==List of game appearances==
==List of game appearances==
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|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
|Unlockable playable character   
|Unlockable playable character   
|1999
|North America:<br>November 24, 1999
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|-
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest|Donkey Kong Country 2]]''  
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 2]]''  
|Non-playable character
|Non-playable character
|2004
|Europe:<br>June 25, 2004
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble|Donkey Kong Country 3]]''  
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 3]]''  
|Non-playable character
|Non-playable character
|2005
|Europe:<br>November 4, 2005
|Game Boy Advance
|Game Boy Advance
|-
|-
|''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''
|''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''
|Playable character
|Playable character
|2007
|North America:<br>February 5, 2007
|[[Nintendo DS]]
|[[Nintendo DS]]
|-
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
|Unlockable playable character
|Unlockable playable character
|2007
|Japan:<br>June 28, 2007
|[[Wii]]
|[[Wii]]
|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Cameo as [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] and [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]  
|Cameo as [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] and [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]  
|2008
|Japan:<br>January 31, 2008
|Wii
|Wii
|-
|-
|''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
|''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
|Unlockable playable character
|Unlockable playable character
|2008
|Japan:<br>June 19, 2008
|Wii
|Wii
|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Cameo as [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]
|Cameo as [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]
|2014
|North America:<br>November 21, 2014
|[[Wii U]]
|[[Wii U]]
|-
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Cameo as [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]]
|Cameo as [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]]
|2018
|Worldwide:<br>December 7, 2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
|}
|}


==Official profiles and statistics==
==Profiles and statistics==
{{main|List of Tiny Kong profiles and statistics}}
{{main|List of Tiny Kong profiles and statistics}}
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
[[File:DK64 Tiny Bio.png|170px|thumb|A screencap of the German ''Donkey Kong 64'' website]]
*'''Potions''':
*'''Potions''':
**'''Pad Move''': [[Monkeyport]]
**'''Pad Move''': [[Monkeyport]]
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**'''Name''': [[Mad Jack]]  
**'''Name''': [[Mad Jack]]  
**'''Location''': [[Frantic Factory]]
**'''Location''': [[Frantic Factory]]
*'''Bio''': ''"[[Dixie Kong|Dixie]]'s VERY little sister brings a big dose of flower power to the Kong's campaign. You'll find her pigtails perfect for pugilism and not too bad for a helicopter ride from the treetops. Tiny never shrinks from her responsibilities - even when she shrinks herself physically for a mouse's eye view of the action. "''
*'''[[DK Rap]] segment''':<br>
*'''[[DK Rap]] segment''':<br>
''This Kong's got style, so listen up dudes''<br>
''This Kong's got style, so listen up dudes''<br>
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''If you choose her, you'll not choose wrong''<br>
''If you choose her, you'll not choose wrong''<br>
''With a skip and a hop, she's one cool Kong!''
''With a skip and a hop, she's one cool Kong!''
 
*'''Instruction booklet bio from [[Cranky Kong|Professor Cranky Kong]]''' (page 7): "''I thought this was [[Dixie Kong]]™ until she told me that she is Dixie’s younger sister. Bah, kids these days all look alike! You’ll probably recognize Dixie’s trademark hair spin technique, but Tiny can also shrink in size—although I reckon that one’s nothing more than a marketing gimmick and won’t even be in the game!''"
*'''Instruction booklet bio from [[Cranky Kong|Professor Cranky Kong]]''': I thought this was Dixie Kong until she told me she is Dixie's younger sister. Bah, kids these days all look alike! You'll probably recognize Dixie's trademark hair spin technique, but Tiny can also shrink in size - although I reckon that one's nothing more than a marketing gimmick and won't even be in the game!
*'''[https://web.archive.org/web/20010606030858/http://rareware.com/recent/games/dk64/castlist/ Rarewhere]''': "''Don't get her confused with big sister Dixie of '''DKC2''' and '''3''' fame - in this adventure it's Tiny who gets to hog the limelight, seizing the chance to put her own attitude and athletic skills to the test. Inheriting that trademark pigtail spin from her sis was just the beginning, as she's also picked up an uncanny shrinking ability somewhere along the way. Is size really everything? Time to find out...''"
 
*'''[[Nintendo Power|Player's Guide]]''' (page 5): "''Dixie’s VERY little sister brings a big dose of flower power to the Kong’s campaign. You’ll find her pigtails perfect for pugilism and not too bad for a helicopter ride from the treetops. Tiny never shrinks from her responsibilities—even when she shrinks herself physically for a mouse’s-eye view of the action.''"
===German ''Donkey Kong 64'' website===
*'''BradyGAMES guide''' (page 6): "''When faced with a very difficult jump or series of platforms, Tiny with her Ponytail Twirl is the Kong of choice. Press and hold the A Button, and she can safely fall from any height when using Ponytail Twirl.''"
*'''Name''': Tiny Kong
*'''VERSUS BOOKS guide''' (page 3): "''Replacing Dixie as the new Kong youngster, Tiny has huge shoes to fill. Despite her small feet, she does this nicely thanks to a few handy powers. Aside from the fact that she actually has pig tails, this Kong can float across huge gaps with her Pony Tail Twist, and can shrink even smaller than her already small size to enter the tiniest of holes - allowing her to explore areas no other Kong has seen...''"
*'''Occupation''': Tax Official
*'''[[Prima Games]] guide''' (page 10): "''Sweet threads and kickin' hair make Tiny the coolest of the DK crew. Her jump is high, but her short legs make her slower than Diddy. Don't think she's a pushover, though! Tiny's got the tricks to keep her safe and secure. And her powers can take her places no other ape can go.''"
*'''Hobbies''': Tooting the saxophone, Fashion
*'''Favorite dish''': Watches her weight, only extra-light meals!
*'''Favorite movie''': Bananic
*'''Greatest hero''': Kongia Schiffer
 
''Tiny Kong has long been known as a multi-talent and wonder child. Her greatest wish is a career as a super-model, but unfortunately Tiny is much too short for this occupation. Besides, she would have to leave the island, and that is out of question for Tiny. Instead she prefers to juggle numbers and manages the banana coins savings and the financial system of the island.''
 
''While doing this she never loses sight of her dream, though, and often presents her own fashion collections to the islanders. Despite her multifarious talents Tiny is always trying to follow the footsteps of Dixie Kong, who together with Diddy has made a name for herself as an adventurer. One day, when she observes how Diddy is attacked by cunning Kremlings, she sees her big chance. Unfortunately she has overstimated her abilities and is now in captivity, just like Diddy.''


===''Diddy Kong Racing DS''===
===''Diddy Kong Racing DS''===
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*'''Acceleration''': 3/5
*'''Acceleration''': 3/5
*'''Handling''': 3/5
*'''Handling''': 3/5
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' sticker===
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|-
!width="150px"|Name
!width="100px"|Image
!Artwork from
!Effect in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Story|The Subspace Emissary]]
|-
|Tiny Kong
|[[File:Tiny Kong Sticker.png]]
|''Donkey Kong 64''
|align=left|[Arm] - Attack +4<br>Usable by: Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong
|}


===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit===
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{{spirit
|-
|no=148
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Name
|name=Tiny Kong
!rowspan=2 class=unsortable width=10%|Image
|image=[[File:TinyKong.png|x100px]]
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Series / game
|series=''Donkey Kong'' Series
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Type
|type=Support
!rowspan=2 width=5%|Class
|slots=1
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Strength / effect(s)
|class=Ace
!rowspan=2 width=13%|How to obtain
|effects=Easier Dodging
!colspan=4 width=40%|Spirit battle
|obtain=World of Light (Sacred Land); Spirit Board
|-
|opponents=[[Diddy Kong]]
!width=7%|Opponent(s)
|rule_1=Tiny
!class=unsortable width=19%|Battle conditions
|hazard_2=Low Gravity; Heavy Wind
!width=7%|Stage
|conditions=
!width=7%|Song
|-
!Tiny Kong
|[[File:TinyKong.png|x100px]]
|''Donkey Kong'' Series
|Support (1)
|Ace
|Easier Dodging
|World of Light (Sacred Land); Spirit Board
|[[Diddy Kong]]
|align=left|'''Rule:''' Tiny<br>'''Hazard:''' Low Gravity; Heavy Wind
*Dangerously high winds are in effect
*Dangerously high winds are in effect
*Timed battle
*Timed battle
*Gravity is reduced
*Gravity is reduced
|[[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]]
|stage=[[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]]
|DK Rap
|song=DK Rap
|}
}}
 
==Quotes==
*"''Sorry, guys, I'm afraid they got me too...''" - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]
*"''Hurry up! I want out of this dingy cell!''" - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]
*"''Nice work, Diddy! Right then, I’ll grab all the purple bananas I see. I’m off to the tag barrel – ready to kick reptile butt!''" - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]
*"''Calm down [[Banana Fairy Princess|Mrs. Fairy]]. My friends and I will look out for [[Banana Fairy|them]] on our adventure.''" - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]
*"''Hmmm... Now that I've collected all these pearls, maybe I should go see the [[Mermaid]]?''" - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]
*"''Ookie! Ookie! (Hey, you guys! Help!)''" - ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]
*"''Ook eek! (Thanks, everybody! You saved my bacon!)''" - ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]
*"''Ook. (So you're looking for baseball teammates? ...I could join you!)''" - ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
<gallery>
DK64 Tiny Artwork.png|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
DK64 Tiny Artwork.png|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
Little grilTinyKong.gif|''Donkey Kong 64''
DK64TinyKongIcon.png|''Donkey Kong 64''
DKR DS Tiny and Diddy.png|''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''
DKR DS Tiny and Diddy.png|''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''
DKBBTinyKongIcon.png|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
Tiny Kong DKBB artwork.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
Tiny Kong MSS art.png|''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]''
TinyKongTrophyWiiU.png|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Quotes==
*''"Sorry, guys, I'm afraid they got me too..."'' - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]
*''"Hurry up! I want out of this dingy cell!"'' - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]
*''"Nice work, Diddy! Right then, I’ll grab all the purple bananas I see. I’m off to the tag barrel – ready to kick reptile butt!"'' - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]
*''"Calm down [[Banana Fairy Princess|Mrs. Fairy]]. My friends and I will look out for [[Banana Fairy|them]] on our adventure."'' - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]
*''"Hmmm... Now that I've collected all these pearls, maybe I should go see the [[Mermaid]]?"'' - ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]
*''"Ookie! Ookie! (Hey, you guys! Help!)"'' - ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]
*''"Ook eek! (Thanks, everybody! You saved my bacon!)"'' - ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]
*''"Ook. (So you're looking for baseball teammates? ...I could join you!)"'' - ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|JapR=Tainī Kongu
|JapR=Tainī Kongu
|JapM=Tiny Kong
|JapM=Tiny Kong
|Fre=Tiny Kong
|Ger=Tiny Kong
|Ita=Tiny Kong
|Kor=타이니콩
|KorR=Taini Kong
|KorM=Tiny Kong
|Rus=Тайни Конг
|Rus=Тайни Конг
|RusR=Tayni Kong
|RusR=Tayni Kong
|RusM=Tiny Kong
|RusM=Tiny Kong
|Spa=Tiny Kong
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''[[Mario Party 3]]'', in the Mini-Game [[M.P.I.Q.]], one of the three possible answers (but an incorrect answer) to the question about what Donkey Kong's necktie initials read includes "TK" which may imply it stands for "Tiny Kong", however Tiny Kong's name has never been officially abbreviated.
*Tiny Kong's ''Mario Super Sluggers'' baseball card describes her as the smallest of the Kongs, despite that her redesign since ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' had already been established.
*Tiny Kong's ''Mario Super Sluggers'' baseball card describes her as the smallest of the Kongs, despite that her redesign since ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' had already been established.


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[[Category:Siblings]]
[[Category:Siblings]]
[[Category:Children]]
[[Category:Children]]
[[Category:Unlockable characters]]
[[Category:Playable characters]]
[[Category:Playable characters]]
[[Category:Diddy Kong Racing characters]]
[[Category:Diddy Kong Racing characters]]
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