Editing Mini Donkey Kong

{{about|the character from the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series|the character seen in the Game & Watch version of Donkey Kong|[[Mini Donkey Kong (Game & Watch)]]}}
{{species infobox
|image=[[File:MVSDK Wii U Mini DK.png|200px]]<br>A Mini Donkey Kong holding a group of stars.
|first_appearance=''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'' ([[List of games by date#2006|2006]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'' ([[List of games by date#2016|2016]])
|latest_portrayal=[[Takashi Nagasako]] (2006–present)
|comparable=[[Monkey robot]]
|variant_of=[[Mini]]<br>[[Kong]]
}}
'''Mini Donkey Kongs''', also shortened to '''Mini DKs''', are [[Donkey Kong]] toys that the [[Mario Toy Company]] sells, regularly appearing since ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''. The company created Mini Donkey Kongs, as well as [[Mini Toad|other]] [[Mini Peach|character]]-[[Mini Pauline|based]] [[Mini Luigi|toys]], due to the success of their [[Mini Mario (toy)|first toy line]]. Mini Donkey Kongs are based on the character Donkey Kong, who appears as the main antagonist in most of the games in the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|series]]. They were originally portrayed by [[Grant Kirkhope]] and [[Takashi Nagasako]] in a shared role until ''[[Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move]]'', where Nagasako became the sole performer.

==History==
===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''===
[[File:MiniDKtoy.png|thumb|left|150px]]
In their debut game, ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'', Mini Donkey Kongs play a notable role in the story of the game. After the success of the Mini Mario toy line in the original ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', the Mario Toy Company released three more mini toys. These include [[Mini Toad]], [[Mini Peach]], and Mini Donkey Kong. At the grand opening of [[Super Mini Mario World]], [[Mario]] and Donkey Kong both offer [[Pauline]] toy versions of themselves. When Pauline picks Mario's Mini Mario over  Donkey Kong's Mini Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong kidnaps Pauline. Mario travels to the roof of Super Mini Mario Land, eventually defeating Donkey Kong once again and saving Pauline. When Donkey Kong enters the room Pauline was kept in depressed, she takes a Mini Donkey Kong and kisses it.
[[File:Fire Mini DKS.png|thumb|Fire Mini DK]]
While absent from the main campaign, Mini Donkey Kongs are playable in the [[Construction Zone]], but only in Special Kit 3 (which can be unlocked by beating all 8 mini-games). There are also [[Fire Mario#Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis|Mini Donkey Kong]]s that appear when a normal Mini Donkey Kong collects a [[Fire Flower]].
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===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!''===
Mini Donkey Kongs return in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]''. They are unlocked by defeating Donkey Kong in [[Jungle Rumble|Floor 4+]] and then beating rooftop levels 7, 8 and 9, which feature the toys instead of Mini Marios. The player can then choose to play with Mini Donkey Kongs in the option menu's Showroom and use Mini Donkey Kongs in the Construction Zone. They will replace the Mini Marios unless it is in a key, DK or Rooftop level. Additionally, if the player sets their character to "Minis", it will appear if there are 4 or more minis in a selected level.

===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini Land Mayhem!''===
Mini Donkey Kong is seen again in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini Land Mayhem!]]''. It is first seen in [[Sandstorm Steps]] in the fourth level. Like the other minis that are not Mini Marios, it must be freed from a capsule that must be touched by another mini. It becomes available for use in the Construction Zone after beating Donkey Kong in the same world for Multi Door levels only. They can be unlocked for use in other levels after creating 99 levels. In plus mode, Mini Donkey Kongs appear in levels other than the fourth of a world, where it still keeps the same function. Regardless, they must reach the goal with other minis in the right order to beat the level.

===''Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move''===
Mini Donkey Kongs also appear in ''[[Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move]]''. In this game, it is unlocked when Giant Jungle in the Main Game is unlocked and accessed. The player can then choose to play as it in the level select screen.

===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars''===
[[File:Minis MvDKU.png|thumb]]
Mini Donkey Kongs reappear in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars]]''. In the Main Game, they do not appear until [[Orbiting Observatory]]. They have also been redesigned, now having visible eyes and standing upright when walking. In the Workshop, they are already available and not required to be unlocked via the [[Workshop Store]].
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===''Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge''===
[[File:MM&FAC - Mini Donkey Kong.png|thumb]]
Mini Donkey Kong returns in ''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'', keeping its design as it appeared in ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars''. In the game, Mini Donkey Kong has an unique ability, being able to run up steep slopes and getting access to higher areas that other minis cannot reach by not having this ability.
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==Gallery==
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MvDK2MotM Epoch Mini DK Plush M.jpg|''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'' Mini Donkey Kong plush by [[Epoch]]
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==Names in other languages==
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|Ita=Minidonkey Kong (early games)<br>MiniDK (recent games)
|Ger=Mini-Donkey Kong
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[[Category:Minis]]
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[[Category:Donkey Kong lookalikes]]
[[Category:Mario Toy Company]]
[[Category:Playable characters]]
[[Category:Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move]]
[[Category:Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]
[[Category:Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!]]
[[Category:Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]
[[Category:Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars]]
[[Category:Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]
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