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The '''Jumbo Barrel''',<ref>"''My bodacious Jumbo Barrel can launch you to any point on the island!''" - Funky Kong, ''Donkey Kong Country</ref> also known as the '''Funky Barrel'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet, page 16.</ref> and the '''barrel plane'''<ref>Teitelbaum, M. 1995. ''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle'', pg 6.</ref> is a special airplane-shaped [[Barrel]] owned by [[Funky Kong]], which first appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
{{Quote|My bodacious Jumbo Barrel can launch you to any point on the island!|Funky Kong|Donkey Kong Country}}
The '''Jumbo Barrel''', also known as the '''Funky Barrel'''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=1994|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet|page=16|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref><ref>{{cite|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1994|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide|page={{file link|DKC Guide 20-21.jpg|20}}}}</ref> and the '''barrel plane''',<ref>{{cite|author=Teitelbaum, Michael|date=1995|title=''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle''|page=6}}</ref> is a [[barrel]] shaped like an airplane. Its appearance and name are most likely taken from the real-world {{wp|wide-body aircraft|jumbo jet}}. It is owned by [[Funky Kong]] and first appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.


==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
[[File:Jumbo Barrel DKC.png|thumb|The Jumbo Barrel]]
[[File:Jumbo Barrel DKC.png|thumb|The Jumbo Barrel]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', if [[Donkey Kong|Donkey]] and [[Diddy Kong]] pay a visit to one of the six [[Funky's Flights]] on [[Donkey Kong Island]], Funky will let them ride in his Jumbo Barrel to any area of the island that they've already visited, free of charge. As a means to prevent level-skipping, the Jumbo Barrel is unable to travel to any unvisited areas. Regardless, the Jumbo Barrel serves as the safer alternative to fighting bosses for traveling between the various areas of the island.
In ''Donkey Kong Country'', if [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] pay a visit to one of the six [[Funky's Flights]] on [[Donkey Kong Island]], Funky will let them ride in his Jumbo Barrel to any area of the island that they have already visited, free of charge. The Jumbo Barrel cannot travel to areas that the [[Kong]]s have not accessed yet, as a means of preventing level-skipping. The Jumbo Barrel is the safer alternative for traveling between worlds rather than defeating a world's boss again. In the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]], the Jumbo Barrel can also be used from the world map if Funky's Fishing has been visited at least once, and the "Funky's Fugue" using the Jumbo Barrel and at Funky's Fishing is different.


In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake of ''Donkey Kong Country'', the Jumbo Barrel can be found at [[Funky's Fishing]]. Once the Kongs have been there at least once, they can call Funky at any point on the map and have him pick them up in the Jumbo Barrel.
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
 
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', the Jumbo Barrel is replaced with the [[Biplane Barrel]]. Although it serves the same purpose as the Jumbo Barrel, Funky will charge two [[Banana Coin]]s for the first ride at each [[Funky's Flights II]] location, but each ride afterwards is free. The Jumbo Barrel instead makes a cameo appearance and is seen behind the Funky Flights sign, seemingly having been retired from use. It also reappears in the Game Boy Advance version, being barely visible behind the screen that records the player's best time from the Funky's Flights II minigame.
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', the Jumbo Barrel is replaced with the [[Biplane Barrel]]. Although it serves the same purpose as the Jumbo Barrel, rides are only free once at each [[Funky's Flights II]] location. Afterwards, Funky will charge two [[Banana Coin]]s per ride.


===''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle''===
===''Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle''===
[[File:Rumble Jungle Illustration - Barrel Plane.png|thumb|160px|Illustration of the barrel plane, from ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]'']]
In the 1995 novel ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]'', [[Diddy Kong]] is given a ride in Funky Kong's barrel plane, which is described as a "custom-built flying machine [resembling] an oversized barrel that had sprouted wings and a tail". In this appearance, Funky Kong uses the barrel plane for his business of transporting people from place to place on Donkey Kong Island. Diddy Kong is initially afraid of joining Funky for a ride, due to Funky's enjoyment in performing loops and dangerous tricks in the air. While in the plane, Diddy Kong spots smoke rising from [[Big Ape City]], which was thought to have been completely abandoned. After Funky Kong returns Diddy Kong to the ground, a beep from the cockpit alerts Funky Kong that someone else needs a flight, so he hastily leaves, accidentally leaving behind his walkie talkie. Contacting him, [[Donkey Kong]] hears that Funky Kong had been attacked by some [[Hogwash the Flying Pig|flying pigs]] while flying over Big Ape City. Donkey, Diddy and [[Cranky Kong]] decide to travel there to rescue him.
In the 1995 novel ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]'', [[Diddy Kong]] is given a ride in Funky Kong's barrel plane, which is described as a "custom-built flying machine [resembling] an oversized barrel that had sprouted wings and a tail". In this appearance, Funky Kong uses the barrel plane for his business of transporting people from place to place on Donkey Kong Island. Diddy Kong is initially afraid of joining Funky for a ride, due to Funky's enjoyment in performing loops and dangerous tricks in the air. While in the plane, Diddy Kong spots smoke rising from [[Big Ape City]], which was thought to have been completely abandoned. After Funky Kong returns Diddy Kong to the ground, a beep from the cockpit alerts Funky Kong that someone else needs a flight, so he hastily leaves, accidentally leaving behind his walkie talkie. Contacting him, [[Donkey Kong]] hears that Funky Kong had been attacked by some [[Hogwash|flying pigs]] while flying over Big Ape City. Donkey, Diddy and [[Cranky Kong]] decide to travel there to rescue him.


After reaching the city, the Kongs hear that Funky Kong has been kept in a cell in the [[Kremling]]s' factory, as they thought he was a spy sent in a plane. Donkey Kong find him and breaks him out, and Funky Kong leads them to a cargo room where his damaged plane is being kept. After inspecting the barrel plane, Funky says that he requires a new water pump, which Diddy Kong retrieves from the factory's store room. After Funky repairs the barrel plane, they escape through a hole in the factory wall, although they are swarmed by more flying pigs. Funky Kong asks the Kongs to pour the barrel plane's entire supply of banana shakes over the pigs, causing their wings to become sticky. Later, Funky Kong skilfully maneuvers the plane in order to dodge the rockets launched from [[King K. Rool]]'s zeppelin. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong them decide to jump from the plane, in order to land on the zeppelin. They then proceed to plant it with time-delayed [[TNT Barrel]]s, and they safely escape from Big Ape City together in the plane, returning to their [[DK's Tree House|treehouse]].
After reaching the city, the Kongs hear that Funky Kong has been kept in a cell in the [[Kremling]]s' factory, as they thought he was a spy sent in a plane. Donkey Kong find him and breaks him out, and Funky Kong leads them to a cargo room where his damaged plane is being kept. After inspecting the barrel plane, Funky says that he requires a new water pump, which Diddy Kong retrieves from the factory's store room. After Funky repairs the barrel plane, they escape through a hole in the factory wall, although they are swarmed by more flying pigs. Funky Kong asks the Kongs to pour the barrel plane's entire supply of banana shakes over the pigs, causing their wings to become sticky. Later, Funky Kong skillfully maneuvers the plane in order to dodge the rockets launched from [[King K. Rool]]'s zeppelin. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong them decide to jump from the plane, in order to land on the zeppelin. They then proceed to plant it with time-delayed [[TNT Barrel]]s, and they safely escape from Big Ape City together in the plane, returning to their [[DK's Tree House|treehouse]].


===''Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24''===
===''Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24''===
[[File:JumboBarrelCN.jpg|thumb|The Kongs in the cramped Barrel, as seen in ''Banana Day 24'']]
[[File:JumboBarrelCN.jpg|thumb|The Kongs in the cramped Barrel, as seen in ''Banana Day 24'']]
The [[Kong]]s also use the Jumbo Barrel for their journey from their jungle to the [[United States of America]] in the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic ''[[Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24]]''. Donkey, Diddy, [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]], [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] and [[Cranky Kong|Cranky]] all use it at the same time, so the Barrel is cramped and the Kongs are not enjoying their ride; only Donkey Kong stays calm and confident.
The [[Kong]]s also use the Jumbo Barrel for their journey from their jungle to the [[United States of America]] in the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic ''[[Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24]]''. Donkey, Diddy, [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]], [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]], and [[Cranky Kong]] all use it at the same time, so the Barrel is cramped and the Kongs are not enjoying their ride; only Donkey Kong stays calm and confident.


===''Super Mario-Kun''===
===''Super Mario-kun''===
[[File:JumboBarrel SuperMarioKun.jpg|thumb|left|''[[Super Mario-Kun]]'']]
[[File:JumboBarrel SuperMarioKun.jpg|thumb|left|''[[Super Mario-kun]]'']]
In issue 14 of ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]'', Funky Kong lets Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, [[Mario]] and [[Yoshi]] ride the plane. The plane's flight goes awry, however, turning the plane upside-down and dumping the four into the ocean.
In issue 14 of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'', Funky Kong lets Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, [[Mario]], and [[Yoshi]] ride the plane. The plane's flight goes awry, however, turning the plane upside-down and dumping the four into the ocean.
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==Trivia==
==Gallery==
*Its appearance and name are most likely taken from the real world [[Wikipedia:Jumbo Jet|Jumbo Jet]].
<gallery>
Rumble Jungle Illustration - Barrel Plane.png|Illustration of the barrel plane, from ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle]]''
Funky's Flights DKC2 background.png|The Jumbo Barrel in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
DKCGBC Jumbo Barrel.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (Game Boy Color) sprite
DKCGBA Jumbo Barrel.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (Game Boy Advance) sprite
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=ファンキー・バレル<ref>{{cite|language=ja|title=''Super Donkey Kong'' instruction booklet|page=17|publisher=Nintendo|date=1994}}</ref>
|JapR=Fankī Bareru
|JapM=Funky Barrel
|Spa=Barril Jumbo
|SpaM=Jumbo Barrel
|Fre=Tonneau Jet
|FreM=Jet Barrel
|Ger=Flug-Fässer
|GerM=Flight Barrel
|Ita=Barile Funky<ref>{{cite|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' Italian manual|page=16}}</ref>
|Ita2=Barile Jumbo<ref>''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Donkey Kong Country]]'', in-game</ref>
|Ita3=Bariloplano<ref>''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'', in-game</ref>
|ItaM=Funky Barrel
|Ita2M=Jumbo Barrel
|Ita3M=Barrelplane
}}


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Latest revision as of 17:21, November 19, 2024

Artwork of the Jumbo Barrel
Artwork of the Jumbo Barrel
“My bodacious Jumbo Barrel can launch you to any point on the island!”
—Funky Kong, Donkey Kong Country

The Jumbo Barrel, also known as the Funky Barrel[1][2] and the barrel plane,[3] is a barrel shaped like an airplane. Its appearance and name are most likely taken from the real-world jumbo jet. It is owned by Funky Kong and first appears in Donkey Kong Country.

History[edit]

Donkey Kong Country series[edit]

Donkey Kong Country[edit]

Sprite of the Jumbo Barrel in Donkey Kong Country.
The Jumbo Barrel

In Donkey Kong Country, if Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong pay a visit to one of the six Funky's Flights on Donkey Kong Island, Funky will let them ride in his Jumbo Barrel to any area of the island that they have already visited, free of charge. The Jumbo Barrel cannot travel to areas that the Kongs have not accessed yet, as a means of preventing level-skipping. The Jumbo Barrel is the safer alternative for traveling between worlds rather than defeating a world's boss again. In the Game Boy Advance version, the Jumbo Barrel can also be used from the world map if Funky's Fishing has been visited at least once, and the "Funky's Fugue" using the Jumbo Barrel and at Funky's Fishing is different.

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, the Jumbo Barrel is replaced with the Biplane Barrel. Although it serves the same purpose as the Jumbo Barrel, Funky will charge two Banana Coins for the first ride at each Funky's Flights II location, but each ride afterwards is free. The Jumbo Barrel instead makes a cameo appearance and is seen behind the Funky Flights sign, seemingly having been retired from use. It also reappears in the Game Boy Advance version, being barely visible behind the screen that records the player's best time from the Funky's Flights II minigame.

Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle[edit]

In the 1995 novel Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle, Diddy Kong is given a ride in Funky Kong's barrel plane, which is described as a "custom-built flying machine [resembling] an oversized barrel that had sprouted wings and a tail". In this appearance, Funky Kong uses the barrel plane for his business of transporting people from place to place on Donkey Kong Island. Diddy Kong is initially afraid of joining Funky for a ride, due to Funky's enjoyment in performing loops and dangerous tricks in the air. While in the plane, Diddy Kong spots smoke rising from Big Ape City, which was thought to have been completely abandoned. After Funky Kong returns Diddy Kong to the ground, a beep from the cockpit alerts Funky Kong that someone else needs a flight, so he hastily leaves, accidentally leaving behind his walkie talkie. Contacting him, Donkey Kong hears that Funky Kong had been attacked by some flying pigs while flying over Big Ape City. Donkey, Diddy and Cranky Kong decide to travel there to rescue him.

After reaching the city, the Kongs hear that Funky Kong has been kept in a cell in the Kremlings' factory, as they thought he was a spy sent in a plane. Donkey Kong find him and breaks him out, and Funky Kong leads them to a cargo room where his damaged plane is being kept. After inspecting the barrel plane, Funky says that he requires a new water pump, which Diddy Kong retrieves from the factory's store room. After Funky repairs the barrel plane, they escape through a hole in the factory wall, although they are swarmed by more flying pigs. Funky Kong asks the Kongs to pour the barrel plane's entire supply of banana shakes over the pigs, causing their wings to become sticky. Later, Funky Kong skillfully maneuvers the plane in order to dodge the rockets launched from King K. Rool's zeppelin. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong them decide to jump from the plane, in order to land on the zeppelin. They then proceed to plant it with time-delayed TNT Barrels, and they safely escape from Big Ape City together in the plane, returning to their treehouse.

Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24[edit]

Donkey, Cranky, Dixie, Diddy and Kiddy Kong riding the Jumbo Barrel
The Kongs in the cramped Barrel, as seen in Banana Day 24

The Kongs also use the Jumbo Barrel for their journey from their jungle to the United States of America in the Club Nintendo comic Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24. Donkey, Diddy, Dixie, Kiddy, and Cranky Kong all use it at the same time, so the Barrel is cramped and the Kongs are not enjoying their ride; only Donkey Kong stays calm and confident.

Super Mario-kun[edit]

Cropped from page 123 of volume 14 of Super Mario-kun.
Super Mario-kun

In issue 14 of Super Mario-kun, Funky Kong lets Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Mario, and Yoshi ride the plane. The plane's flight goes awry, however, turning the plane upside-down and dumping the four into the ocean.

Gallery[edit]

  • Illustration of the barrel plane, from Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle

    Illustration of the barrel plane, from Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle

  • The Jumbo Barrel in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

    The Jumbo Barrel in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

  • Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color) sprite

    Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color) sprite

  • Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance) sprite

    Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance) sprite

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ファンキー・バレル[4]
Fankī Bareru 		Funky Barrel
French Tonneau Jet[?] Jet Barrel
German Flug-Fässer[?] Flight Barrel
Italian Barile Funky[5] Funky Barrel
Barile Jumbo[6] Jumbo Barrel
Bariloplano[7] Barrelplane
Spanish Barril Jumbo[?] Jumbo Barrel

References[edit]

  1. ^ 1994. Donkey Kong Country instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 16.
  2. ^ 1994. Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 20Media:DKC Guide 20-21.jpg.
  3. ^ Teitelbaum, Michael (1995). Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle. Page 6.
  4. ^ 1994. Super Donkey Kong instruction booklet. Nintendo (Japanese). Page 17.
  5. ^ Donkey Kong Country Italian manual. Page 16.
  6. ^ Donkey Kong Country, in-game
  7. ^ Donkey Kong Country, in-game
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