Editing Klaptrap

|image=[[File:SSBU Klaptrap artwork.png|200px|]]<br>Artwork from {{a|SSBU}}

|first_appearance={{a|DKC|l}} ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])

|latest_appearance={{a|SSBU|l}} ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])

{{quote|'''Klap Trap 1:''' You know what I hate about [[Banana Flip|hair?]]<br>'''Klap Trap 2:''' You eat a headful and half an hour later, you're hungry again!|<nowiki>Klap Traps</nowiki>|"[[Barrel, Barrel... Who's Got the Barrel]]"}}

'''Klaptraps'''<ref>{{cite|author=Cast roll|title=''Donkey Kong Country''|publisher=Nintendo|date=1994|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite|date=1999|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction booklet|page=4|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> (also spelled '''Klap Traps'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country'' "Kredits" roll</ref><ref name=KlaptrapDKC1Manual>{{cite|date=1994|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet|page=28}}</ref><ref>''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]</ref><ref>{{a|DKC}} cast roll ({{a|GBA}} version)</ref> or '''Klap-Traps'''<ref>{{cite|date=1994|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|title={{a|DKC}} Player's Guide|page=13}}</ref>) are [[List of enemies|enemies]] introduced in {{a|DKC|l}}. They are small [[Kremling]]s that resemble {{iw|wikipedia|crocodile}}s more closely than most Kremlings, being quadrupedal and having large pairs of jaws, hence their name. Klaptraps are usually light blue (with bright yellow stripes on their back), but they can also come in a variety of colors, such as red, green, and purple. They are less anthropomorphic than other Kremlings and act like pets to the [[Kremling Krew]]. Their name comes from "claptrap," a word meaning "nonsense," playing off the enemy's snapping bear trap-like jaws. [[Klampon]]s and [[Krimp]]s from {{a|DKC2DKQ|l}} and {{a|DKC3DKDT|l}} are similar in that regard, respectively.

[[File:Klaptrap.png|thumb|left|Artwork from {{a|DKC}}, showing a Klaptrap's original design]]

Klaptraps appear commonly in {{a|DKC}}. They move left or right continuously while snapping their jaws, which plays a digitized sample of one of the game artists clattering his teeth together, something that had startled other team members.<ref>{{cite|author=Shesez|date=November 21, 2019|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwWHzilbQ34&t=2989s|timestamp=49:49|title=The Donkey Kong Country 25th Anniversary Interview Documentary|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=August 8, 2023}}</ref> Klaptraps are unaffected by a [[Roll Attack]] from the front, and this even damages the player character in the process.<ref>{{cite|quote=Klaptrap's teeth are too big to use the roll attack! You need to jump on him!|author=[[Cranky Kong]]|date=1994|title={{a|DKC}}|location=[[Cranky's Cabin]]|publisher=Nintendo|language=en}}</ref> Since Klaptraps are short, [[Expresso]] can use its long legs to move straight through them. Klaptraps have a purple variant unique to [[Loopy Lights]] that [[jump]] in sync with the [[Kong]]s, with some moving and others staying put. The jumping type was recolored brown in the {{id|DKC|GBC|first remake}}, then to red in the {{id|DKC|GBA|second remake}}. Furthermore, the latter remake has a [[photograph]] of Klap Trap that can be obtained by [[Hand Slap]]ping one.<ref>{{cite|url=youtu.be/SD0yEKf1bM8?feature=shared&t=1992|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' <nowiki>[GBA] 101% Longplay Walkthrough Playthrough Full Movie Game [4K60ᶠᵖˢ UHD🔴]</nowiki>|date=May 15, 2022|timestamp=33:12|author=Kawaii Games|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=December 26, 2024}}</ref>

Klaptraps is one of three Kremling enemies in {{a|DKL|l}}, along with [[Krusha]]s and [[Kritter]]s. Klaptraps function the same, but the jumping variety does not return.

A Klap Trap has a role in the ''{{id|DKC|novel}}'' novel of being an antagonist working for the Kremling factory. He is only written about on page 46,<ref name="boss"/><ref name="notice"/><ref name="defeat"/> and mentioned on page 48.<ref>{{cite|quote=He [Donkey Kong] told them about the conversation between Klap Trap and Zinger.|page=48|title=''Donkey Kong Country|author=Teitelbaum}}</ref> Klap Trap defends [[King K. Rool]] while scuffling with [[Zinger]], stating K. Rool had the right to be absent since he is their boss.<ref name="boss">{{cite|author=Klap Trap|quote=He's the boss, so he can do what he likes.|isbn=0-8167-3731-2|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' novel|page=46|language=en|publisher=Troll Communications LLC|date=1995}}</ref> before realizing that the [[Kong]]s were listening in on their conversation.<ref name="notice">{{cite|author=Klap Trap|title=''Donkey Kong Country''|quote=There's someone there!|publisher=Troll Communications LLC|page=46|language=en}}</ref> Klap Trap is defeated from [[Diddy Kong]] spinning into him.<ref name="defeat">{{cite|He spun right into Klap Trap, knocking him across the factory floor.|author=Teitelbaum, Michael|title=''Donkey Kong Country''|page=46|publisher=Troll Communications LLC}}</ref>

A Klap Trap is encountered by [[Diddy Kong]] within the [[Kremling]]s' supply room during the events of ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]''.<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle''|date=1995|publisher=Troll Communications LLC|language=en|isbn=0-8167-3872-6|author=Teitelbaum, Michael|quote=There, doing an inventory of supplies was Klap Trap|page=53}}</ref> Klap Trap quickly dodges Diddy's attempts to attack it, causing the latter to crash into a storage shelf.<ref>{{cite|author=Teitelbaum|title=''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle''|quote=But Klap Trap was quick. He stepped out of the way of the attack, just in time for Diddy to crash into a storage shelf.|page=53}}</ref> Klap Trap tries to lunge at Diddy, but becomes unsuccessful when Diddy sticks a [[barrel]] into Klap Trap's mouth,<ref>{{cite|author=Teitelbaum|title=''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle''|page=53}}</ref> giving Diddy time to escape the store room with a water pump.<ref>{{cite|author=Teitelbaum|title=''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle''|page=55|quote=Diddy grabbed a water pump and left, locking the door behind him.}}</ref>

[[File:DKCTVKlaptraps.png|thumb|Klap Traps are used for ammunition in the Klap-Blaster in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]]

Klap Traps are ammunition for the [[Klap-Blaster]] weapon in the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' animated series. They are bipedal and capable of speech, unlike their counterparts in ''Donkey Kong Country''. A Klap Trap often makes a sarcastic comment about its job or what it had just eaten. The show also features a singular [[Jr. Klap Trap|Klap Trap character]] larger than his brethren.

{{multiple image|align=right|direction=horizontal|footer=A blue and pink Klaptrap as they appear in 100M Vine Climb of ''Donkey Konga''.|width=120|image1=Klaptrap blue DKa sprite.png|image2=Klaptrap pink DKa sprite.png}}

Klaptraps in light-blue and pink varieties are obstacles featured in the [[100M Vine Climb]] minigame of {{a|DKONGA|l}}. Klaptraps walk on the [[vine]]s and their connected bushes. A Klaptrap can cause Donkey Kong to fall off of the vines on contact, before he respawns seconds later. They are depicted with longer bodies than usual.

Klaptraps are recurring stage hazards in the ''{{id|SSB|series}}'' series. In {{a|SSBM|l}} and {{a|SSBU|l}} Klaptraps appear in both {{iw|smashwiki|stage}}s representing the {{iw|smashwiki|Donkey Kong (universe)|''Donkey Kong'' games}}, [[Kongo Falls]] (originally titled "Kongo Jungle") and [[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]], appearing brown in {{a|SSBU}} in the former stage instead of light-blue. They swim through the water rapids and jump out from it, attempting to damage {{iw|smashwiki|fighter}}s by biting them. In Kongo Jungle, Klaptraps can also fall into, occupy, and use the [[Barrel Cannon]]; these Klaptraps are colored orange, while those on Jungle Japes are light blue. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', Klaptraps retain their role in the returning Jungle Japes stage.

Klaptraps have two other roles in {{a|SSBU}}. A Klaptrap also appears as the first and only [[Assist Trophy]] from the ''{{id|Donkey Kong|franchise}}'' franchise, where it lunges and bites on to opponents. If Klaptraps are hit, they make the same sound they did when they were defeated in ''Donkey Kong Country''. One additionally appears as an Advanced Attack {{id|spirit|SSBU}}, which must be unlocked by playing {{iw|smashwiki|Classic Mode (SSBU)|Classic Mode}} with [[King K. Rool]] and reaching the goal of the bonus stage within 45 seconds.

Klaptraps in green and red varieties are obstacles in [[DK Jungle Court]] of {{a|MPT|l}}, where they try to bite players and slow their movement. They are designed after the blue type from {{a|DKC}}. The minigame [[Balloon Panic]] features hungry Klaptraps in red, green, and blue varieties, and gameplay involves the player character stopping them from popping the balloons.

Klaptraps of the green type are obstacles featured in {{id|Donkey Kong Jungle|baseball stadium}} in {{a|MSB|l}}, where hitting a baseball into its mouth earns that player character's team a [[Star Skill|Team Star]].

[[File:MP7_PyramidPark2.png|thumb|Gators trying to bite [[Wario]] in {{a|MP7}}]]

Two green gators<ref>{{cite|quote=Oh, but uh...watch for the gators.|author=[[Goomba]]|title={{a|MP7|l}}|publisher=[[Nintendo]]|date=2005|location=[[Pyramid Park]]}}</ref> are found within an oasis on [[Pyramid Park]] in {{a|MP7|l}}.<ref>{{cite|timestamp=2:13:26|author=NintendoMovies|url=youtu.be/orc1ZjqJyIc?feature=shared&t=8006|title=''Mario Party 7'' - Pyramid Park (Multiplayer)|date=April 9, 2018|publisher=YouTube|language=en|accessdate=December 28, 2024}}</ref> If the player character touches a gator while swimming around, they lose [[coin]]s.<ref>{{cite|author=Goomba|title={{a|MP7}}|publisher=Nintendo|quote=You'll lose coins if they bite you...|language=en|date=2005}}</ref>

Klap Trap is a playable character in the 2003 build of {{id|DKP|2003}}. He is a member of Team Kremling. Klap Trap's name is in the first cup, Klap Trap Kup, and he can be unlocked by completing the cup and then beating him in a dogfight match. Klap Trap has the highest acceleration and the lowest top speed compared to the other racers. Unlike other games, Klap Trap speaks with vocalized dialogue, and Klap Trap has a bratty attitude in a few of his lines.<ref>{{cite|author=Klap Trap|quote=Stupid dumb lad!|date=2003|title=''Diddy Kong Pilot''}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Klap Trap|date=2003|title={{a|DKP}}|quote=Take that ape! Hehe!}}</ref> A brief cutscene of a Klap Trap defeating another Klap Trap in a dogfight match is shown when selecting "Multiplayer Weapons" from the Options menu.<ref>{{cite|title={{a|DKP}} Beta (Build Q1 2003)|url=youtu.be/BbjAelirIw4?feature=shared&t=39|date=November 10, 2011|publisher=YouTube|author=PerfectRare|language=en|timestamp=0:39}}</ref> Klap Trap was replaced with {{iw|jiggywikki|Humba Wumba}} in the final version of this iteration, ''{{iw|jiggywikki|Banjo-Pilot}}''.<ref>{{cite|url=tcrf.net/Proto:Banjo-Pilot/Diddy_Kong_Pilot_2003#Characters|title=Proto:''Banjo-Pilot''/{{a|DKP}} 2003|author=TCRF, editors|publisher=The Cutting Room Floor|language=en}}</ref>

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|Enemy

|1994

|{{a|SFC|l}}/{{a|SNES|l}}

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|Enemy

|1995

|[[Game Boy]]

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|Enemy, playable character in [[Beaver Bother!]]

|1999

|[[Nintendo 64]]

|-

|{{id|DKC|GBC}}

|Enemy

|2000

|[[Game Boy Color]]

|-

|Stage hazard, cameo

|2001

|{{a|GCN|l}}

|-

|{{id|DKC|GBA}}

|Enemy

|2003

|{{a|GBA|l}}

|-

|{{a|DKONGA|l}}

|2003

|{{a|GCN}}

|-

|Enemy

|2004

|{{a|GCN}}

|-

|Enemy

|2005

|{{a|GCN}}

|-

|Enemy in [[Pyramid Park]]

|2005

|{{a|GCN}}

|-

|{{a|SSBB|l}}

|Stage hazard in Jungle Japes; cameo as sticker

|2008

|[[Wii]]

|-

|Enemy

|2009

|Wii

|-

|Stage hazard

|2014

|{{a|3DS|l}}

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|Assist Trophy, hazard, cameo

|2018

|{{a|SWITCH|l}}

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|Jpn=クラップトラップ

|JpnR=Kurapputorappu

|JpnM=Klaptrap

|Ita2=Trappidrillo

|Ita2C=<ref>{{cite|title=''Mario Power Tennis'' (GameCube) instruction booklet|language=it|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|date=2004|page=28}}</ref>