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{{Species-infobox
{{about|the species of [[Kremling]]|the character from the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country animated series]]|[[General Klump]]}}
|image=[[File:KlumpJet.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork of a Klump from ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
{{species infobox
|parent_species=[[Kremling]]
|image=[[File:Klump DKBB artwork.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''
|derived_species=[[Kannon]]
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]) ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|variant_of=[[Kremling]]
|variants=[[Kannon]]
|relatives=[[Krusha]]
|notable=[[General Klump]]<br>[[Kaptain Skurvy]]
|latest_portrayal=[[Chris Sutherland]] (1994–2004)<ref>{{cite|author=David_Wise|url=x.com/David_Wise/status/1083450138608193536|title=That would be the Multi-talented Chris Sutherland @PlaytonicGames @YookaLayleeHub|date=January 10, 2019|publisher=Twitter|language=en|accessdate=July 4, 2024}}</ref><br>[[Toshihide Tsuchiya]] (2007)
}}
}}
{{about|the species of [[Kremling]]|the character from the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country animated series]]|[[General Klump]]}}
{{quote|Oh, [[King K. Rool|your excellency]]! We've already taken care of business!|Klump|Donkey Kong 64}}  
{{quote2|Klump's helmet will protect him from attacks from above.|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' instruction booklet, page 28}}
'''Klumps''' are [[List of enemies|enemies]] first appearing in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. They are obese [[Kremling]]s and militaristic ground troops of the [[Kremling Krew]] as well as higher-ranked members of it.<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|date=1999|publisher=Nintendo of America|title=''Donkey Kong 64''  instruction booklet|page=4|quote='''INTRODUCTION''' But that pair weren't the only ones in trouble. Deep within the gloomy bowels of his latest creation, a furious King K. Rool sat on his throne, glaring down at the quaking generals of his vast Kremling army.}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction booklet|page=5|date=1999|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|quote='''INTRODUCTION''' Klump waddled over and put a consoling arm around his distraught leader.}}</ref>
 
'''Klumps''' are obese [[Kremling]]s and militaristic ground troops of the [[Kremling Krew]] in the ''[[Donkey Kong (series)|Donkey Kong]]'' series. They are among the higher-ranking members of the Kremling Krew.<ref>''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction booklet, pages 4 and 5.</ref> Klumps first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.


==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country/Land'' series===
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
[[File:Klump DKC art.png|thumb|left|Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country'']]
[[File:Klump DKC sprite.png|frame|left]]
[[File:Jungle Hijinxs two Klumps.png|thumb|Donkey Kong defeats a Klump in Jungle Hijinxs]]
In the backstory, "Klump the Kremling" traps Diddy Kong in a [[DK Barrel]] before stealing the [[banana hoard]] with his group of Kremlings.<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet|page=5|date=1994|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref> In the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance remake]]'s added opening cutscene, a [[Krusha]] takes over Klump's role. Klumps are depicted with brown skin, a yellow belly, and wear a green military helmet with three chevrons. They also wear a green belt with five pockets and a pair of black boots. The helmet worn by Klumps protect them from [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]]'s [[jump]]ing attack, but it still pushes back a Klump slightly. Despite their strength, Klumps can defeated from most attacks, including from a [[barrel]], [[Rambi]], being [[roll]]ed or [[Cartwheel Attack|cartwheeled]] into by [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]], respectively, or from Donkey Kong jumping on them. The fake ending credits in [[Gang-Plank Galleon]] credits Klump as being responsible for the game's "KONCEPT".
In their debut appearance, Klumps first appear in the very first level, [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]]. They subsequently appear in some levels later into the game, half of which appear in [[Kremkroc Industries, Inc.]]


Due to their helmet, Klumps are unfazed by a [[jump]]ing attack from [[Diddy Kong]], but will be pushed back a bit if Diddy does jump on one. Despite their strength, Klumps can be defeated by nearly any attack, including: throwing a [[barrel]] at it, ramming into it with [[Rambi the Rhino]], a frontal attack ([[roll]]ing/[[cartwheel]]ing into it), or by having [[Donkey Kong]] jump on them.
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
[[File:Kannon DKC2 enemy.png|frame]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and its handheld counterpart, ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', enemies similar to Klump appear, known as [[Kannon]]s, which are actually Klumps dressed up in pirate gear.<ref>{{cite|quote=It looks like Klump can shoot!|language=en-us|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' manual|page=29|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA) instruction booklet|page=23|date=2004|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>


In [[Gang-Plank Galleon]]'s fake ending credits, Klump is credited for doing the game's "KONCEPT".  
===''[[Donkey Kong Country (novel)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' novel===
An individual Klump appears as an antagonist in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' novel. In the first chapter, Klump leads a [[Kremling]] squad to take [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[banana hoard]], and they encounter [[Diddy Kong]]. Diddy tries to prevent the Kremlings from stealing the bananas. He manages to cartwheel into Klump but is then restrained by him and sealed inside a barrel, which Klump promptly kicks across the jungle. Klump and the Kremlings then depart with the [[banana]]s.


In the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, Donkey Kong can obtain a [[photograph]] of Klump by [[Hand Slap]]ping it.
Klump reappears in the final chapter, where Donkey Kong, Diddy, and [[Cranky Kong]] board the [[Gangplank Galleon]] and battle numerous Kremlings. Diddy cartwheels into Klump after it taunts him, and the Klump is sent overboard.


In the backstory in the game's instruction manual, "Klump the Kremling" traps Diddy Kong in a [[DK Barrel]] before stealing the [[banana hoard]] with his group of Kremlings.<ref>''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet, page 5.</ref> In the Game Boy Advance version's intro, he is replaced with [[Krusha]].
===''Donkey Kong Country'' TV series===
 
{{quote|All I see is one fat, loony lizard and a bunch of old barrels.|Diddy Kong|Ape Foo Young}}
Klumps appear in these levels, in order:
[[File:DKCTVKlump.png|thumb|General Klump in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]]
*[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]]
In the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]] a single Klump, aptly named [[General Klump]], is one of [[King K. Rool]]'s generals. Despite his fearsome appearance, Klump is actually a big softy on the inside.
*[[Torchlight Trouble]]
*[[Trick Track Trek]]
*[[Elevator Antics]]
*[[Blackout Basement]]
*[[Platform Perils]]
 
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest''====
[[File:Kannon DKC2 enemy.png|thumb]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and its handheld counterpart, ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', enemies similar to Klump appear, known as [[Kannon]]s. According to the manual, Kannons are Klumps dressed up in pirate gear.


===''Donkey Kong 64''===
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
[[File:KremlingKroo.png|thumb|A Klump during the opening sequence, where he assures to K. Rool that the Kongs have been kidnapped.]]
[[File:KremlingKroo.png|thumb|left|A Klump during the opening sequence, where it assures K. Rool that the Kongs have been kidnapped.]]
Klumps reappear in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. They appear in every level except for [[Frantic Factory]], [[Creepy Castle]], and the [[DK Isles]] hub. In Fungi Forest, Klumps only appear during the day time and are replaced by [[Bones (enemy)|Bones]] at night.
Klumps are enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. They are now pink and wear a yellow-orange vest over their belly, and also appear to be wearing shoes instead of boots. In cutscenes, a Klump is first seen in the [[DK Rap]], where during Chunky's verse, Chunky scares it away, and the DK Rap is also abruptly ended by the Klump throwing an orange at the screen. In game's intro cutscene, K. Rool orders a Klump, a [[Kritter]] and a [[Kasplat]] to imprison Donkey Kong's friends and steal the [[banana hoard]]. As Klump rushes into K. Rool's throne room, it accidentally knocks the Kritter and Kasplat out of the way. The Klump explains it and the other [[Kremling]]s have "already taken care of business" and shows that [[Chunky Kong|Chunky]], [[Lanky Kong|Lanky]], [[Tiny Kong|Tiny]], and [[Diddy Kong]] have been imprisoned. K. Rool overrules Klump by hoping that it is right about taking care of business.


A Klump is first shown during the game's introduction. K. Rool orders him, a [[Kritter]] and a [[Kasplat]] to imprison Donkey Kong's friends and steal the [[banana hoard]]. As Klump rushes into K. Rool's throne room, he accidentally knocks the Kritter and Kasplat out of the way. The Klump explains him and the other [[Kremling]]s have "already taken care of business" and shows that [[Chunky Kong|Chunky]], [[Lanky Kong|Lanky]], [[Tiny Kong|Tiny]], and [[Diddy Kong]] have been imprisoned. K. Rool overrules Klump by hoping that he is right about taking care of business.
In gameplay, Klumps are encountered in every level except for [[Frantic Factory]], [[Creepy Castle]], and the [[DK Isles]] hub. In Fungi Forest, Klumps only appear during the day time and are replaced by [[Skeleton Kremling]]s at night. Klumps attack the active [[Kong]] by throwing unripe, green [[orange]]s at them. Klumps can also bounce the Kong backward with their belly. Klumps are among the stronger enemies, as they are resistant to basic attacks; the Kongs can attack a Klump directly without getting hurt, but the direct attack will only stun the Klump for a while. Klumps can only truly be defeated by the [[Super Slam|shockwave attack]], throwing an orange, using a musical instrument, or if Chunky touches them while in his [[Hunky Chunky]] state. When defeated, Klump spins around, does a military salute and then falls down. Klumps release three oranges upon defeat. From a distance, Klumps can be seen eating an orange, which is comically followed by an explosion in their stomach, causing them to burp.


During gameplay, Klumps attack the active [[Kong]] by throwing unripe, green [[orange]]s at them. Klumps can also bounce the Kong backward with their belly. Klumps are among the stronger enemies, as they are resistant to basic attacks; the Kongs can attack a Klump directly without getting hurt, but the direct attack will only stun the Klump for a while. Klumps can only truly be defeated by the shockwave attack, throwing an orange, using a musical instrument, or if Chunky touches them while in his [[Hunky Chunky]] state. When defeated, Klump spins around, does a military salute and then falls down. Klumps release three oranges upon defeat.
===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
Klump is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast]]''. He wears green camo pants and a wooden bucket on his head, is a more subdued shade of brown, and he is larger than [[King K. Rool]]. As suggested by his stats, Klump is the rival of [[Lanky Kong]], and he can be unlocked by completing [[Candy's Challenges|Candy's Challenge 16: Beat Klump!]] Klump attacks by slamming his opponents with his belly. His bongos are brown with a metal ring on their midsections and bucket handles on their tops.


From a distance, Klumps can be seen eating an orange, which is comically followed by an explosion in their stomach, causing them to burp.
===Unused appearances===
====''Diddy Kong Pilot'' (2003)====
A Klump was playable in the 2003 build of ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)|Diddy Kong Pilot]]''. He had high speed and weight and a low acceleration. Klump is a member of Team Kremling. The player can unlock Klump, along with the rest of the Kremlings, by clearing all Cups as Team Kong.  


A Klump appears during Chunky's verse of the [[DK Rap]], where Chunky scares it away. A Klump also interrupts the DK Rap at the end by throwing an orange at the screen.
Klump had voiced dialogue within the game and sounded similar to his [[General Klump|cartoon counterpart]]. Klump was replaced with [[jiggywikki:Klungo|Klungo]] in the final version, ''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Pilot|Banjo-Pilot]]'', as shown with their shared statistics.


===''Diddy Kong Pilot'' (2003)===
==Profiles and statistics==
A Klump was playable in the 2003 version of ''[[Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)|Diddy Kong Pilot]]''. He had high speed and weight and a low acceleration. Klump is a member of Team Kremling. The player can unlock Klump, along with the rest of the Kremlings, by clearing all Cups as Team Kong.  
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
{{DKC GBA enemy
|name=Klump
|image=[[File:Klump DKCGBA sprite.png]]
|worlds=[[Kongo Jungle]]<br>[[Kremkroc Industries, Inc.]]<br>[[Chimp Caverns]]
|levels=[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]]<br>[[Torchlight Trouble]]<br>[[Trick Track Trek]]<br>[[Elevator Antics]]<br>[[Blackout Basement]]<br>[[Platform Perils]]
|page=1
|photo_location=[[Hand Slap]]ping a Klump
|dk_attack=5000
}}
{{multilang profile
|type=manual
|Eng=Klump's helmet will protect him from attacks from above.''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet|page=29|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1994}}</ref>}}
*'''Player's Guide:''' ''Klump is quite a character. He's like a big, overweight drill sergeant. He's not fast — how could he be? He waddles along like a duck, blocking every ape in his path. Donkey Kong has no trouble putting Klump out of his misery, but here again, lack of size counts against Diddy as he has to hit Klump twice to off him. If Diddy jumps on Klump's head, Klump will back up and prepare for battle. Diddy can then just do a powerful cartwheel right through him.''<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide|page=13|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|date=1994}}</ref>
*'''GBA Player's Guide:''' ''Klumps are the slowest Krocs, but also some of the toughest. Donkey Kong can take out the overweight Klumps with one jump. Diddy, however, has to roll into the Klumps to take them out.''<ref>{{cite|language=en-us|author=Folsom, Jessica; Thomason, Steve|date=2003|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide|isbn=1-930206-33-X|page=14|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref>
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!colspan="2"|''Nintendo Power'' trading card
|-
!scope="row"|AKA
|''Sergeant Fatso, Kommander Krem''
|-
!scope="row"|Distinguishing Features
|''A rotund, militant Kremling. He wears his helmet and combat boots wherever he goes, protecting him from most weaklings.''
|-
!scope="row"|Location
|''He has been spotted throughout Donkey Kong Island, causing chaos eveywhere.''
|-
!scope="row"|Apprehension
|''Big apes can take out Klump with little effort, but smaller simians should use the cartwheel maneuer to best him.''
|-
!scope="row"|Past Convictions
|''Jay walking, Bullying with the intent to steal lunch money.''
|}


Klump had voiced dialogue within the game and sounded similar to his [[General Klump|cartoon counterpart]]. In ''[[jiggywikki:Banjo-Pilot|Banjo-Pilot]]'', Klump was replaced with [[jiggywikki:Klungo|Klungo]], as shown with their shared statistics.
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
*'''Level appearances:'''
**[[Jungle Japes]]
**[[Angry Aztec]]
**[[Gloomy Galleon]]
**[[Fungi Forest]] (daytime)
**[[Crystal Caves]]
**[[Hideout Helm]]
*'''Prima Official Game Guide:''' ''If they can see you, these loyal minions won't hesitate to throw a grenade at you. If you too close, they also can throw their bellies into you. Toss an Orange toward it to get rid of a Klump. After saluting, it will leave behind three Oranges.''<ref>{{cite|author=Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, and Donato Tica|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|page=16|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|date=December 1, 1999|isbn=0-7615-2279-4|language=en-us}}</ref>


===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
[[File:DKBBKlumpIcon.png|left]]
{{DKBB character
A playable Klump is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast]]''. As suggested by his stats, Klump is the rival of [[Lanky Kong]], and he can be unlocked by completing [[Candy's Challenges|Candy's Challenge]] 16: Beat Klump! He has very high speed (4.5/5), a low boost (2/5) and poor agility (1/5).
|name=Klump
|image=[[File:DKBBKlumpIcon.png]]
|rival=[[Lanky Kong]]
|boost=2
|speed=4.5
|agility=1
|unlock=Completing [[Candy's Challenges|Candy's Challenge 16: Beat Klump!]]
}}


Klump attacks by slamming his opponents with his belly. His bongos are brown with a metal ring on their midsections and bucket handles on their tops.
==Voice samples==
{{br|left}}
{{media table
 
|file1=Klump-DK64.oga
==Appearances in other media==
|title1=''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
===''[[Donkey Kong Country (novel)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' novel===
|description1="''Oh, your excellency! We've already taken care of business!'' [laughs]"
An individual Klump appears as an antagonist in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' novel. In the first chapter, Klump leads a [[Kremling]] squad to take [[Donkey Kong]]'s [[banana hoard]], and they encounter [[Diddy Kong]]. Diddy tries to prevent the Kremlings from stealing the bananas. He manages to cartwheel into Klump but is then restrained by him and sealed inside a barrel, which Klump promptly kicks across the jungle. Klump and the Kremlings then depart with the [[banana]]s.
}}
 
Klump reappears in the final chapter, where Donkey Kong, Diddy, and [[Cranky Kong]] board the [[Gangplank Galleon]] and battle numerous Kremlings. Diddy cartwheels into Klump after it taunts him, and the Klump is sent overboard.
 
===''Donkey Kong Country'' TV series===
[[File:DKCTVKlump.png|thumb|right|General Klump in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]]
In the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]] a single Klump, aptly named [[General Klump]], is one of [[King K. Rool]]'s generals. Despite his fearsome appearance, Klump was actually a big softy on the inside.
 
==Physical appearance==
In ''Donkey Kong Country'' Klumps have purple skin, a yellow belly, and are wearing a green military helmet with three chevrons. They are also wearing a green belt with five pockets and a pair of black boots.
 
In ''Donkey Kong 64'', Klumps are larger than in ''Donkey Kong Country''. They are pink and wear a yellow-orange vest over their belly, and also appear to be wearing shoes rather than boots.
 
In ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'', Klump is wearing green camo pants and a wooden bucket on his head. He is a more subdued shade of brown, and is larger than [[King K. Rool]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
Klump DKC art.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Klump DKC art.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Klump DKC art 2.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Jungle Hijinxs two Klumps.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Klump DKC.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
</gallery>
 
=== Sprites and models ===
<gallery>
Klump DKC sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Klump DKCGBC sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC)
Klump DKCGBA sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBA)
DK64 Klump.png|''Donkey Kong 64''
DK64 Klump.png|''Donkey Kong 64''
Klump DKP2003 sprite.png|''Diddy Kong Pilot'' (2003)
Klump A.png|A Klump with the letter "A" in ''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC)
DKBBKlumpIcon.png|''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''
</gallery>
</gallery>


=== Screenshots ===
==Names in other languages==
<gallery>
{{foreign names
Klump A.png|A Klump with the letter "A" in ''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC).
|Jap=クランプ
Klump DK64 early.png|Early screenshot from ''Donkey Kong 64''
|JapR=Kuranpu
Klump DKP2003 menu.png|Klump from the ''Diddy Kong Pilot'' 2003 character selection.
|JapM=Klump
</gallery>
|Fre=Klump
|Spa=Klump
|Ita=Klump
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:DKC Prerelease Klump.jpg|thumb]]
[[File:DKC Prerelease Klump.jpg|thumb|Screenshot from a pre-release build of ''Donkey Kong Country'']]
*Klumps were resistant to [[Donkey Kong]]'s jumping attack in the [[List of Donkey Kong Country pre-release and unused content|pre-release version]] of ''Donkey Kong Country''. In the final game, Klumps were only resistant to Diddy Kong's jump attacks.
*Klumps were resistant to [[Donkey Kong]]'s jumping attack in the [[List of Donkey Kong Country pre-release and unused content|pre-release version]] of ''Donkey Kong Country''. In the final game, Klumps are only resistant to Diddy Kong's jump attacks.
*A pre-release image from ''Donkey Kong 64'' shows a Klump chasing Lanky in a barn of Fungi Forest. In the final release, Klumps do not appear inside these barns.
*A pre-release image from ''Donkey Kong 64'' shows a Klump chasing Lanky in a barn of Fungi Forest. In the final release, Klumps do not appear inside these barns.


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Latest revision as of 12:22, December 8, 2024

This article is about the species of Kremling. For the character from the Donkey Kong Country animated series, see General Klump.
Klump
Klump as he appears in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast.
Artwork from Donkey Kong Barrel Blast
First appearance Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Latest appearance Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (2007)
Latest portrayal Chris Sutherland (1994–2004)[1]
Toshihide Tsuchiya (2007)
Variant of Kremling
Variants
Relatives
Notable members
“Oh, your excellency! We've already taken care of business!”
—Klump, Donkey Kong 64

Klumps are enemies first appearing in Donkey Kong Country. They are obese Kremlings and militaristic ground troops of the Kremling Krew as well as higher-ranked members of it.[2][3]

History[edit]

Donkey Kong Country series[edit]

Donkey Kong Country[edit]

Sprite of a Klump in Donkey Kong Country.

In the backstory, "Klump the Kremling" traps Diddy Kong in a DK Barrel before stealing the banana hoard with his group of Kremlings.[4] In the Game Boy Advance remake's added opening cutscene, a Krusha takes over Klump's role. Klumps are depicted with brown skin, a yellow belly, and wear a green military helmet with three chevrons. They also wear a green belt with five pockets and a pair of black boots. The helmet worn by Klumps protect them from Diddy's jumping attack, but it still pushes back a Klump slightly. Despite their strength, Klumps can defeated from most attacks, including from a barrel, Rambi, being rolled or cartwheeled into by Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, respectively, or from Donkey Kong jumping on them. The fake ending credits in Gang-Plank Galleon credits Klump as being responsible for the game's "KONCEPT".

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

Sprite of a Kannon in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and its handheld counterpart, Donkey Kong Land 2, enemies similar to Klump appear, known as Kannons, which are actually Klumps dressed up in pirate gear.[5][6]

Donkey Kong Country novel[edit]

An individual Klump appears as an antagonist in the Donkey Kong Country novel. In the first chapter, Klump leads a Kremling squad to take Donkey Kong's banana hoard, and they encounter Diddy Kong. Diddy tries to prevent the Kremlings from stealing the bananas. He manages to cartwheel into Klump but is then restrained by him and sealed inside a barrel, which Klump promptly kicks across the jungle. Klump and the Kremlings then depart with the bananas.

Klump reappears in the final chapter, where Donkey Kong, Diddy, and Cranky Kong board the Gangplank Galleon and battle numerous Kremlings. Diddy cartwheels into Klump after it taunts him, and the Klump is sent overboard.

Donkey Kong Country TV series[edit]

“All I see is one fat, loony lizard and a bunch of old barrels.”
—Diddy Kong, Ape Foo Young
General Klump in the Donkey Kong Country animated series

In the Donkey Kong Country animated series a single Klump, aptly named General Klump, is one of King K. Rool's generals. Despite his fearsome appearance, Klump is actually a big softy on the inside.

Donkey Kong 64[edit]

Intro
A Klump during the opening sequence, where it assures K. Rool that the Kongs have been kidnapped.

Klumps are enemies in Donkey Kong 64. They are now pink and wear a yellow-orange vest over their belly, and also appear to be wearing shoes instead of boots. In cutscenes, a Klump is first seen in the DK Rap, where during Chunky's verse, Chunky scares it away, and the DK Rap is also abruptly ended by the Klump throwing an orange at the screen. In game's intro cutscene, K. Rool orders a Klump, a Kritter and a Kasplat to imprison Donkey Kong's friends and steal the banana hoard. As Klump rushes into K. Rool's throne room, it accidentally knocks the Kritter and Kasplat out of the way. The Klump explains it and the other Kremlings have "already taken care of business" and shows that Chunky, Lanky, Tiny, and Diddy Kong have been imprisoned. K. Rool overrules Klump by hoping that it is right about taking care of business.

In gameplay, Klumps are encountered in every level except for Frantic Factory, Creepy Castle, and the DK Isles hub. In Fungi Forest, Klumps only appear during the day time and are replaced by Skeleton Kremlings at night. Klumps attack the active Kong by throwing unripe, green oranges at them. Klumps can also bounce the Kong backward with their belly. Klumps are among the stronger enemies, as they are resistant to basic attacks; the Kongs can attack a Klump directly without getting hurt, but the direct attack will only stun the Klump for a while. Klumps can only truly be defeated by the shockwave attack, throwing an orange, using a musical instrument, or if Chunky touches them while in his Hunky Chunky state. When defeated, Klump spins around, does a military salute and then falls down. Klumps release three oranges upon defeat. From a distance, Klumps can be seen eating an orange, which is comically followed by an explosion in their stomach, causing them to burp.

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast[edit]

Klump is an unlockable playable character in Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast. He wears green camo pants and a wooden bucket on his head, is a more subdued shade of brown, and he is larger than King K. Rool. As suggested by his stats, Klump is the rival of Lanky Kong, and he can be unlocked by completing Candy's Challenge 16: Beat Klump! Klump attacks by slamming his opponents with his belly. His bongos are brown with a metal ring on their midsections and bucket handles on their tops.

Unused appearances[edit]

Diddy Kong Pilot (2003)[edit]

A Klump was playable in the 2003 build of Diddy Kong Pilot. He had high speed and weight and a low acceleration. Klump is a member of Team Kremling. The player can unlock Klump, along with the rest of the Kremlings, by clearing all Cups as Team Kong.

Klump had voiced dialogue within the game and sounded similar to his cartoon counterpart. Klump was replaced with Klungo in the final version, Banjo-Pilot, as shown with their shared statistics.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Donkey Kong Country[edit]

Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance) enemy
Klump
Klump in Donkey Kong Country for Game Boy Advance.
Worlds Kongo Jungle
Kremkroc Industries, Inc.
Chimp Caverns 		Levels Jungle Hijinxs
Torchlight Trouble
Trick Track Trek
Elevator Antics
Blackout Basement
Platform Perils
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Photograph location Hand Slapping a Klump DK Attack point value 5000
  • Instruction booklet description:
    • English:
      Klump's helmet will protect him from attacks from above.[7]
  • Player's Guide: Klump is quite a character. He's like a big, overweight drill sergeant. He's not fast — how could he be? He waddles along like a duck, blocking every ape in his path. Donkey Kong has no trouble putting Klump out of his misery, but here again, lack of size counts against Diddy as he has to hit Klump twice to off him. If Diddy jumps on Klump's head, Klump will back up and prepare for battle. Diddy can then just do a powerful cartwheel right through him.[8]
  • GBA Player's Guide: Klumps are the slowest Krocs, but also some of the toughest. Donkey Kong can take out the overweight Klumps with one jump. Diddy, however, has to roll into the Klumps to take them out.[9]
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AKA Sergeant Fatso, Kommander Krem
Distinguishing Features A rotund, militant Kremling. He wears his helmet and combat boots wherever he goes, protecting him from most weaklings.
Location He has been spotted throughout Donkey Kong Island, causing chaos eveywhere.
Apprehension Big apes can take out Klump with little effort, but smaller simians should use the cartwheel maneuer to best him.
Past Convictions Jay walking, Bullying with the intent to steal lunch money.

Donkey Kong 64[edit]

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast[edit]

Klump
Klump's character selection icon from Donkey Kong Barrel Blast.
Rival Lanky Kong Boost 2/5
Speed 4.5/5 Agility 1/5
How to unlock: Completing Candy's Challenge 16: Beat Klump!

Voice samples[edit]

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Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Klump.
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  • A Klump with the letter "A" in Donkey Kong Country (GBC)

    A Klump with the letter "A" in Donkey Kong Country (GBC)

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    Donkey Kong Barrel Blast

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クランプ[?]
Kuranpu 		Klump
French Klump[?] -
Italian Klump[?] -
Spanish Klump[?] -

Trivia[edit]

Screenshot from a pre-release build of Donkey Kong Country
  • Klumps were resistant to Donkey Kong's jumping attack in the pre-release version of Donkey Kong Country. In the final game, Klumps are only resistant to Diddy Kong's jump attacks.
  • A pre-release image from Donkey Kong 64 shows a Klump chasing Lanky in a barn of Fungi Forest. In the final release, Klumps do not appear inside these barns.

References[edit]

  1. ^ David_Wise (January 10, 2019). That would be the Multi-talented Chris Sutherland @PlaytonicGames @YookaLayleeHub. Twitter (English). Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  2. ^ "INTRODUCTION But that pair weren't the only ones in trouble. Deep within the gloomy bowels of his latest creation, a furious King K. Rool sat on his throne, glaring down at the quaking generals of his vast Kremling army." – 1999. Donkey Kong 64 instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 4.
  3. ^ "INTRODUCTION Klump waddled over and put a consoling arm around his distraught leader." – 1999. Donkey Kong 64 instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 5.
  4. ^ 1994. Donkey Kong Country instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 5.
  5. ^ "It looks like Klump can shoot!" – 1995. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest manual. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 29.
  6. ^ 2004. Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA) instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 23.
  7. ^ 1994. Donkey Kong Country instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 29.
  8. ^ 1994. Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 13.
  9. ^ Folsom, Jessica; Thomason, Steve (2003). Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). ISBN 1-930206-33-X. Page 14.
  10. ^ Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, and Donato Tica (December 1, 1999). Donkey Kong 64 Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games (American English). ISBN 0-7615-2279-4. Page 16.
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Kremlings
Characters Congazuma • Cranky K. Rool • Draglinger • General Klump • Giant Viking Kremling • Green Kroc • Jr. Klap Trap • Junklomp • K. Lumsy • Kalypso • Kaptain Skurvy • Kass • Kerozene • King K. Rool • King Kut Out • Kip • Klubba • Kleever • Kludge • Krunch • Krunch's mother • Krusha • Krushy • Kudgel • Kutlass • Mega Amp • Okusan • Quint Skurvy • Resident demon
Species Bazuka • Ghost • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Kasplat • Klampon • Klank • Klaptrap • Klasp • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klump • Knocka • Kobble • Koin • Koindozer • Kopter • Kosha • Kracka • Krash • Kremling (boater) • Kremling cop • Krimp • Kritter • Kroc • Krockhead • Krook • Krumple • Kruncha • Krusha • Kuchuka • Kuff 'n' Klout • Kutlass • Re-Koil • Robokremling • Rock Kroc • Shroom • Skeleton Kremling • Skidda • Super Team goalie
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Donkey Kong Country (SNES) / Donkey Kong Country (GBC) / Donkey Kong Country (GBA)
Protagonists Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Cranky Kong • Funky Kong • Candy Kong
Items and objects Animal token • Banana • Banana Bunch • Barrel • Barrel Cannon • Blast Barrel • Big Animal Token • Continue Barrel • Donkey Kong Balloon (red · green · blue) • DK Barrel • Exit • Fuel Canister • Jumbo Barrel • K-O-N-G Letters • Minecart • Mini Animal Token • On & Off Barrel • Steel keg • Stop & Go Barrel • Tire • TNT Drum
Animal Friends Rambi • Enguarde • Winky • Squawks • Expresso
Bosses Very Gnawty • Master Necky • Queen B. • Really Gnawty • Dumb Drum • Master Necky Snr. • King K. Rool
Enemies Army • Bitesize • Chomps • Chomps Jr. • Clambo • Croctopus • Gnawty • Klaptrap • Klump • Krash • Kritter • Krusha • Manky Kong • Mini-Necky • Necky • Rock Kroc • Slippa • Squidge • Zinger
Obstacles Black drum • Mincer • Oil drum
Worlds Kongo Jungle • Monkey Mines • Vine Valley • Gorilla Glacier • Kremkroc Industries, Inc. • Chimp Caverns • Gangplank Galleon
Other Create-N-Send A Donkey Kong Country Family Portrait • DK Attack • DK Jamz • Donkey Kong Country Trilogy • Gallery • Glitches • Go Ape! • Kremling Krushin • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Read the unfinished Donkey Kong Country story...and finish the adventure! • Primate Poll • Staff • Super Donkey Kong Game Music CD Jungle Fantasy
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Donkey Kong 64
Protagonists Playable characters Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Lanky Kong • Tiny Kong • Chunky Kong • Krusha* • Klaptrap† • Mario#
Non-playable characters B. Locker • Banana Fairy • Banana Fairy Princess • Beanstalk • Beetle • Buzzard • Candy Kong • Funky Kong • Ice Creature • K. Lumsy • Llama • Mermaid • Microphone • Mini-Car • Owl • Professor Cranky Kong • Rabbit • Scoff • Seal • Snide • Troff • Worm • Wrinkly Kong
Animal Friends Rambi • Enguarde • Squawks • Lightfish
Antagonists Bosses Army Dillo • Dogadon • Toy Monster • Mad Jack • Puftoss • Giant Spider • King Kut Out • King Krusha K. Rool
Enemies Barrel# • Bat • Block • Book • Buzzard • Cement tub# • Donkey Kong# • Fire# • Fireball# • Flame • Fly • Ghost • Giant Viking Kremling • Gnawty • Jack# • Kasplat • Klaptrap • Klobber • Klump • Kosha • Krash • Kremling cop • Kritter • Kroc • Mechanical Zinger • Mr. Dice • Oil drum# • Oyster • Puftup • Resident demon • Robokremling • Scubi • Shroom • Shuri • Sir Domino • Skeleton Kremling • Small Spider • TNT Bomber • Tomato • Zinger
Locations DK Isles Kong Isle • Banana Fairy Island • Crocodile Isle • K. Lumsy's Prison
Levels Jungle Japes • Angry Aztec • Frantic Factory • Gloomy Galleon • Fungi Forest • Crystal Caves • Creepy Castle • Hideout Helm
Other areas DK's Tree House • Funky's Store • Candy's Music Shop • Cranky's Lab • Troff 'n' Scoff • Wrinkly Door • Snide's H.Q. • Kremling craft • Boxing arena
Items 5-Banana Coin • Bananas (Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Green) • Banana Balloon • Banana Bunch • Banana Camera Film • Banana Coin • Banana Medal • Battle Crown • Blueprint • Boss Key • Candy's Headphones • Crystal Coconut • DK Coin • Golden Banana • Melon • Nintendo Coin • Orange • Rareware Coin • Supply Crate
Objects Barrels & crates Animal crate • Barrel • Bonus Barrel • Cranky's Kong Barrel • Metal keg • Tag Barrel • TNT Barrel • Training Barrel
Switches Kong Switch • Target Switch • Wall switch
Pads Bananaport Pad • Battle Arena Pad • Cranky's Kong Pad • Music Pad
Weapons Coconut Shooter • Peanut Popgun • Grape Shooter • Feather Bow • Pineapple Launcher • Orange grenade launcher*
Others Boulder • Cannon • Cannonball • DK Dirt Pile • DK Portal • Hanging vine • Melon Crate • Minecart • Toxic waste
Minigames Bonus stages Batty Barrel Bandit! • Peril Path Panic! • Big Bug Bash! • Searchlight Seek! • Kremling Kosh! • Splish-Splash Salvage! • Speedy Swing Sortie! • Mad Maze Maul! • Minecart Mayhem! • Stealthy Snoop! • Teetering Turtle Trouble! • Busy Barrel Barrage! • Beaver Bother! • Krazy Kong Klamour! • Stash Snatch!
Others Donkey Kong • Enguarde Arena • Jetpac • Mine Cart Ride • Rambi Arena
Special moves From Cranky Baboon Balloon • Baboon Blast • Chimpy Charge • Gorilla Gone • Gorilla Grab • Hunky Chunky • Mini-Monkey • Monkeyport • OrangStand • OrangStand Sprint • Pony Tail Twirl • Primate Punch • Rocketbarrel Boost • Simian Slam • Simian Spring • Strong Kong
From Candy Bongo Blast • Guitar Gazump • Trombone Tremor • Saxophone Slam • Triangle Trample
Other Banana Fairy's Camera • Super Slam
Other Banana hoard • Blast-o-Matic • DK Rap • Donkey Konk • Gallery • DKTV • Glitches • DK Rap Attack • Kremling Krunch • Lore Quiz • Who Wants to Win a Banana Hoard? • Pre-release and unused content • Staff
* Multiplayer only
† Minigame only
# Donkey Kong arcade game only
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Playable
characters		 Kongs Donkey Kong (Ultra Barrel) • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Lanky Kong • Tiny Kong • Funky Kong • Wrinkly Kong • Cranky Kong
Kremlings Kritter • Kip • Kass • Klump • Kalypso • Kludge • Kopter • King K. Rool
Non-playable character Candy Kong
Cups Topaz Cup DK Jungle • Salty Sea • Mt. Dynamite
Sapphire Cup Scorching Canyon • DK Jungle Falls • Shimmering Sea • Mammoth Glacier
Diamond Cup Open Ocean • Mt. Dynamite Remix • Parched Palace • Cranky's Temple
Platinum Cup Dynamite Run • DK Jungle Sunset • Alpine Peak • Temple Heights • Cosmic Highway
Other Gallery
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