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{{character infobox
|title=Mole Miner Max
|title=Mole Miner Max
|image=[[File:Minermaxconcept.png|220px]]<br>The concept art of '''Mole Miner Max'''.
|image=[[File:Minermaxconcept.png|220px]]<br>Concept art of Mole Miner Max
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' ([[2010]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' ([[List of games by date#2010|2010]])
|species=[[Mole]]
|species=[[Mole Miner]]
|latest_appearance=
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' ([[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]])
}}
}}
'''Mole Miner Max''' is the fourth boss in the [[Wii]] game ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''. As his name states, he is a notable [[Mole Miner]] and presumably is the leader of his species. He and his army of mole miners are the bosses of the [[Cave]] world. When first encountered, Mole Miner Max's minions are seen loading the [[Cart|minecart]]s up with [[banana]]s from [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[Banana Hoard|hoard]]. Max himself is seen doing nothing except sleeping at the head of the [[Mole Train]]. However, Banjo Tiki hypnotizes Max, forcing him to start up the train and drive off with Donkey Kong's banana hoard.
'''Mole Miner Max''' is the fourth boss in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]''. He and his army of Mole Miners are the bosses of the [[Cave]] world. When first encountered, Mole Miner Max's minions are seen loading the [[Mine Cart]]s up with [[banana]]s from [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[banana hoard|hoard]]. Max himself is seen in the cab of [[Train (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|his train]] before he is hypnotized by [[Tiki Tak Tribe|Banjo Bottom]], forcing him to start up the train and drive off with the bananas.


==General Information==
Max is about three times larger than his minions. Like the other moles, Max wears a hardhat with a headlamp on it. However, unlike them, he wears an orange and yellow miner's vest. Max also has a single big tooth hanging out of his mouth and freckles on both cheeks. His concept artwork depicts him with red eyes and black pupils, unlike his minions, whose small black eyes are covered by their helmets. He is about the same in color as other mole miners, though his fur is slightly darker.
===Physical Description===
Max is about three times larger than his minions. Like the other moles, Max wears a hardhat with a headlamp on it. However, unlike them, he wears an orange and yellow miner's vest. Max also has one, big tooth hanging out of his mouth and freckles on both cheeks. His concept artwork depicts him with red eyes and black pupils, unlike his minions, who appear to not have any eyes (or if they do, they are covered up by their helmets). He is about the same in color as other mole miners, though his fur is slightly darker.


===Battle===
Mole Miner Max is the only boss in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' whom the player does not directly face upon entering a boss level. Instead, one must get through a group of [[Mole Miner|generic enemies]] before actually squaring off against him. During battle, his weapon of choice is a pickaxe, much like most Mole Miners. He uses the same fighting style as his minions; however, he is a bit faster than them, and his attacks are more unpredictable. Sometimes, he will throw his pickaxe at the [[Kong]]s; other times, he simply swings it at them but will not throw it. After Mole Miner Max has been defeated, the train starts slowing down and stops short at the edge of the cliff.
During battle, his weapon of choice is a pickaxe, much like most mole miners. He uses the same fighting style as his minions; however, he is a bit faster than them, and his attacks are more unpredictable. Sometimes, he will throw his pickaxe at the [[Kong]]s; other times, he simply swings it at them but won't throw it. After Mole Miner Max has been defeated, the train starts slowing down and stops short at the edge of the cliff. Max's fate following the Kongs' departure is unknown.
 
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In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', there is a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] of Mole Miner Max, showing his eyes fully visible, confirming their appearance in the game's concept art.
 
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Mole Miner Max
|image=[[File:MoleMinerMaxTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|category=Series Related
|appears_in='''Wii''' ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' (11/2010)<br>'''3DS''' ''Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D'' (05/2013)
|trophy_box=19: Donkey Kong Country Returns
|unlock=Purchase at the [[smashwiki:Trophy Shop|Trophy Shop]]
|desc=The Mole Train travels through the Cave area. It's generally a hardworking train, but Banjo Tiki sends it speeding down the track. Chase after it using the separated carts, all while dodging the pickaxes thrown by the hypnotized Mole Miners. Defeat those critters when you get a chance!
|desc2=Hypnotised by Banjo Bottom, Mole Miner Max and his workers use the Mole Train and its carts to move massive amounts of bananas around. When a tie-wearing gorilla shows up to put a stop to the Tiki Tak Tribe's plans, though, Banjo Bottom uses the train to try and escape. Whack those moles and take out Banjo Bottom!
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<gallery>
File:MoleMinerMax-Hypnotized-DKCR.png|<center>Mole Miner Max gets hypnotized.
MoleMinerMax-Hypnotized-DKCR.png|Mole Miner Max being hypnotized.
File:MoleTrain.PNG|<center>Mole Miner Max, peering from his [[Mole Train]].
MoleTrain.PNG|Max peering from his Mole Train.
File:MoleTrainBattle-MoleMinerMax1-DKCR.png|<center>Mole Miner Max enters the fray.
MoleTrainBattle-MoleMinerMax1-DKCR.png|Max enters the fray.
File:MoleTrainBattle-MoleMinerMax2-DKCR.png|<center>Donkey Kong evades Mole Miner Max's pickaxe.
MoleTrainBattle-MoleMinerMax2-DKCR.png|Donkey Kong evades Max's pickaxe.
File:MoleTrainBattle-MoleMinerMax3-DKCR.png|<center>Mole Miner Max is defeated.
MoleTrainBattle-MoleMinerMax3-DKCR.png|Max defeated.
File:MoleMiner1.png|<center>Concept artwork of Mole Miner Max, the Mole Train, and two Mole Miners.
MoleMiner1.png|Concept artwork of Max and the train.
</gallery></center>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Names in other languages==
*Mole Miner Max is the only boss in ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' that the player does not directly face upon entering a boss level. Instead, one must get through a group of [[Mole Miner|generic enemies]] before actually squaring off against him.
{{foreign names
 
|Jap=モールカート
==Names in Other Languages==
|JapR=Mōru Kāto
{{Foreignname|
|JapM=Mole Cart
|SpaE=(El) topo minero Max
|SpaEM=(The) mole miner Max
|FreE=Tobby, Chef Taupe
|FreEM=From ''taupe'' (mole)
|Ger=Oberkumpel Otto
|Ger=Oberkumpel Otto
|GerM=Head Miner Otto
|GerM=Head Miner Otto
|Fra=Tobby
|Ita=Grottalpa Maxima
|ItaM=Mole Miner Max
}}
}}
{{BoxTop}}
 
{{DKCR}}
{{DKCR}}
[[Category:Donkey Kong Country Returns]]
[[Category:Moles]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Bosses]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Country Returns bosses]]
[[Category:Donkey Kong Characters]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophies]]
[[de:Oberkumpel Otto]]

Latest revision as of 11:48, January 28, 2024

Mole Miner Max
Minermaxconcept.png
Concept art of Mole Miner Max
Species Mole Miner
First appearance Donkey Kong Country Returns (2010)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (trophy cameo) (2014)

Mole Miner Max is the fourth boss in Donkey Kong Country Returns and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. He and his army of Mole Miners are the bosses of the Cave world. When first encountered, Mole Miner Max's minions are seen loading the Mine Carts up with bananas from Donkey Kong's hoard. Max himself is seen in the cab of his train before he is hypnotized by Banjo Bottom, forcing him to start up the train and drive off with the bananas.

Max is about three times larger than his minions. Like the other moles, Max wears a hardhat with a headlamp on it. However, unlike them, he wears an orange and yellow miner's vest. Max also has a single big tooth hanging out of his mouth and freckles on both cheeks. His concept artwork depicts him with red eyes and black pupils, unlike his minions, whose small black eyes are covered by their helmets. He is about the same in color as other mole miners, though his fur is slightly darker.

Mole Miner Max is the only boss in Donkey Kong Country Returns whom the player does not directly face upon entering a boss level. Instead, one must get through a group of generic enemies before actually squaring off against him. During battle, his weapon of choice is a pickaxe, much like most Mole Miners. He uses the same fighting style as his minions; however, he is a bit faster than them, and his attacks are more unpredictable. Sometimes, he will throw his pickaxe at the Kongs; other times, he simply swings it at them but will not throw it. After Mole Miner Max has been defeated, the train starts slowing down and stops short at the edge of the cliff.

In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, there is a trophy of Mole Miner Max, showing his eyes fully visible, confirming their appearance in the game's concept art.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U[edit]

Trophy
Mole Miner Max
Mole Miner Max trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Category: Series Related
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
Wii Donkey Kong Country Returns (11/2010)
3DS Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (05/2013)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 19: Donkey Kong Country Returns
How to unlock:
Purchase at the Trophy Shop
The Mole Train travels through the Cave area. It's generally a hardworking train, but Banjo Tiki sends it speeding down the track. Chase after it using the separated carts, all while dodging the pickaxes thrown by the hypnotized Mole Miners. Defeat those critters when you get a chance! (American English)
Hypnotised by Banjo Bottom, Mole Miner Max and his workers use the Mole Train and its carts to move massive amounts of bananas around. When a tie-wearing gorilla shows up to put a stop to the Tiki Tak Tribe's plans, though, Banjo Bottom uses the train to try and escape. Whack those moles and take out Banjo Bottom! (British English)

Gallery[edit]

  • Mole Miner Max being hypnotized.

    Mole Miner Max being hypnotized.

  • Max peering from his Mole Train.

    Max peering from his Mole Train.

  • Max enters the fray.

    Max enters the fray.

  • Donkey Kong evades Max's pickaxe.

    Donkey Kong evades Max's pickaxe.

  • Max defeated.

    Max defeated.

  • Concept artwork of Max and the train.

    Concept artwork of Max and the train.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese モールカート[?]
Mōru Kāto 		Mole Cart
French (NOE) Tobby, Chef Taupe[?] From taupe (mole)
German Oberkumpel Otto[?] Head Miner Otto
Italian Grottalpa Maxima[?] Mole Miner Max
Spanish (NOE) (El) topo minero Max[?] (The) mole miner Max
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Donkey Kong Country Returns / Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D / Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Characters Protagonists Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Cranky Kong • Rambi • Squawks • Super Kong • Tutorial Pig • Wigglevine
Bosses Mugly • Scurvy Crew • Stu • Mole Miner Max/Train • Mangoruby • Thugly • Colonel Pluck • Tiki Tong
Enemies and obstacles Tiki Tak Tribe Fireball • Flaming Tiki Buzz • Giga Goro Ball • Screaming Pillar • Screaming Pillar (big) • Tiki Boing • Tiki Bomber • Tiki Buzz • Tiki Doom • Tiki Goon • Tiki Pilot • Tiki Pop • Tiki Seeker • Tiki Tank • Tiki Tong Tower • Tiki Torch • Tiki Tork • Tiki Zing • Tiki Zing (big) • Tiki Zing (Foggy Fumes)
Other Ack • AckStack • Ape-Eating Plant • Awk • Big Squeekly • Bonehead Jed • Bopapodamus • Bowling bird • BuckBomb • BuckBot • Buzzbite • Cageberry • Char-Char • Chomp • Chū Komorin • Electrasquid • Electroid • Fireball • Firebite • Frogoon • Giant Chomp • Giga Rangwi • Green Chomp • Hopgoon • Hothead Jed • Humzee • Jellybob • Kowalee • Leaping flame • Mimic • Mole Guard • Mole Miner • Muncher • Pinchly • Rawk • Ready-Bots (Pogobot • Pyrobot) • Rentamaguma • Robobee • Shooting Chomp • Skellirex • Skittler • Skittler Pillar • Skullyrex • Snaggles • Snippys • Squeekly • Squiddicus • Squidly • Stilts • Toothberry • Wiggle • Yellow Snaggles
Objects Items Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Banana Juice • Crash Guard* • Green Balloon* • Heart • Heart Boost • K-O-N-G Letters • Map Key • Puzzle Piece • Rare Orb • Red Balloon
Barrels Barrel Cannon • Blast Barrel • DK Barrel • Regular Barrel • Slot Machine Barrel
Miscellaneous Bag • Container • Green surface • Rambi Crate • Red and blue blocks • Tire • Train • Trapdoor
Vehicles Mine Cart • Rocket Barrel
Moves Barrel Roll (Cartwheel Attack) • Blow • Cling • Ground Pound (Popgun Pound) • Ranged attack
Levels Jungle Jungle Hijinxs • King of Cling • Tree Top Bop • Sunset Shore • Canopy Cannons • Crazy Cart • Platform Panic • Mugly's Mound
Beach Poppin' Planks • Sloppy Sands • Peaceful Pier • Cannon Cluster • Stormy Shore • Blowhole Bound • Tidal Terror • Tumblin' Temple • Pinchin' Pirates
Ruins Wonky Waterway • Button Bash • Mast Blast • Damp Dungeon • Itty Bitty Biters • Temple Topple • Shifty Smashers • Ruined Roost
Cave Rickety Rails • Grip 'n' Trip • Bombs Away • Mole Patrol • Crowded Cavern • Jagged Jewels • The Mole Train
Forest Vine Valley • Clingy Swingy • Flutter Flyaway • Tippin' Totems • Longshot Launch • Springy Spores • Wigglevine Wonders • Muncher Marathon • Blast & Bounce • Mangoruby Run
Cliff Sticky Situation • Prehistoric Path • Weighty Way • Boulder Roller • Precarious Plateau • Crumble Canyon • Tippy Shippy • Clifftop Climb • Perilous Passage • Thugly's Highrise
Factory Foggy Fumes • Slammin' Steel • Handy Hazards • Gear Getaway • Cog Jog • Switcheroo • Music Madness • Lift-off Launch • Treacherous Track • Feather Fiend
Volcano Furious Fire • Hot Rocket • Roasting Rails • Smokey Peak • Bobbing Basalt • Moving Melters • Red Red Rising • Five Monkey Trial • Tiki Tong Terror
Cloud*+ Crushin' Columns*+ • Gushin' Geysers*+ • Spiky Surprise*+ • Mischievous Moles*+ • Topsy Turvy*+ • Tar Ball Fall*+ • Robo Factory*+ • Lavawheel Volcano*+ • Golden Temple
Further info Donkey Kong Returns Original Sound Track • Extras (image names in other languages) • Gallery • Staff
Related Play Nintendo activities:
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