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| Artwork of the five types of Weapon Balloons—red, blue, green, yellow, and rainbow—from ''Diddy Kong Racing''
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A '''Weapon Balloon''',<ref>''Diddy Kong Racing'' instruction booklet (UK), page 23.</ref> also referred to simply as a '''Balloon''',<ref> Leung, Jason, Pelland, Scott and Shinoda, Paul. ''Diddy Kong Racing'' Official Nintendo Player's Guide. Pg. 11</ref><ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20000510225343im_/http://www.dkr.com/dirtytricks.html</ref> is a type of balloon in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' and its [[Nintendo DS]] remake, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''. As their name suggests, Weapon Balloons, when touched, grant the racers items to attack their opponents or improve the racers' performance. Many Weapon Balloons appear in every course in the game. When touched, the balloons break and disappear for a short amount of time, but they appear soon after for another player to grab.  
A '''Weapon Balloon''',<ref>{{cite|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' instruction booklet (UK)|page=23|publisher=Nintendo of UK|date=1997}}</ref> also referred to simply as a '''balloon''',<ref>{{cite|author=Leung, Jason, Scott Pelland, and Paul Shinoda|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' Player's Guide|page=11|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1997}}</ref><ref>{{cite|deadlink=y|language=en-us|archive=web.archive.org/web/19981203111637/http://www.dkr.com/dirtytricks.html|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' official site|publisher=Nintendo of America|accessdate=September 25, 2022}}</ref> is an obtainable item in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' and [[Diddy Kong Racing DS|its remake]]. When touched, Weapon Balloons grant the racers items to attack their opponents or improve the racers' performance. Many Weapon Balloons appear in every course in the game. When touched, the balloons break and disappear for a short amount of time, but they appear soon after for another player to grab.  


Weapon Balloons come in five different colors: red, blue, yellow, green, and rainbow, and the type of item given by them depends on their color. For example, Green Balloons give the player an oil slick, while Blue Balloons give them a speed boost. When a racer picks up a second balloon of the same color, their item is upgraded. A third balloon of the same color upgrades the item again to its maximum level. Battle stages allow only up to the first upgrade. Most kinds of Weapon Balloons have printed stars on them. While the red, blue and green balloons have yellow stars on them, the yellow balloon has purple stars on it.
Weapon Balloons come in five different colors: red, blue, yellow, green, and rainbow, and the type of item given by them depends on their color. For example, green balloons give the player an oil slick, while blue balloons give them a speed boost. When a racer picks up a second balloon of the same color, their item is upgraded. A third balloon of the same color upgrades the item again to its maximum level. Battle stages allow only up to the first upgrade. Most kinds of Weapon Balloons have printed stars on them. While the red, blue and green balloons have yellow stars on them, the yellow balloon has purple stars on it.


If a differently colored Weapon Balloon is hit, its weapon replaces the previous item, downgrading it. In the Nintendo DS version, the Weapon Balloon only breaks without replacing the item. The Blue Balloons collected once, twice or three times can allow the driver/pilot to speed up with green fire and rainbow smoke if the player lets go of the A button.
If a differently colored Weapon Balloon is hit, its weapon replaces the previous item, downgrading it. In the Nintendo DS version, the Weapon Balloon only breaks without replacing the item. The blue balloons collected once, twice or three times can allow the driver/pilot to speed up with green fire and rainbow smoke if the player lets go of the A button.


In the DS remake, red balloons marked with a large white "H" appear during [[Bubbler]]'s and [[Smokey]]'s optional touch challenges, automatically granting a homing missile.
==Items==
==Items==
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!colspan="10" | Red - Missiles<ref name=itemcard>[https://www.mobygames.com/game/n64/diddy-kong-racing/cover-art/gameCoverId,451132/ ''Diddy Kong Racing'' enclosed reference card</ref>
!colspan="10"|Red - Missiles<ref name=itemcard>{{cite|url=www.mobygames.com/game/n64/diddy-kong-racing/cover-art/gameCoverId,451132|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' enclosed reference card}}</ref> (aka Patroller Missile)<ref name=DKRDS>{{cite|title=''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' instruction booklet|page=10|date=2007|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref>
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!width=30%|Number
!width=30%|Number
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!width=35%|Weapon (Nintendo DS)
!width=35%|Weapon (Nintendo DS)
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonRed.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonRed.png]]
| align="center" |[[File:RedMissile 1.png]]<br>A missile
|align="center"|[[File:RedMissile 1.png]]<br>A missile
| align="center" |[[File:RedMissile 1 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A missile
|align="center"|[[File:RedMissile 1 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A missile
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonRed.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonRed.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonRed.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonRed.png]]
| align="center" |[[File:RedMissile 2.png]]<br>A homing missile
|align="center"|[[File:RedMissile 2.png]]<br>A homing missile
| align="center" |[[File:RedMissile 2 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>Five missiles
|align="center"|[[File:RedMissile 2 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>Five missiles
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonRed.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonRed.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonRed.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonRed.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonRed.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonRed.png]]
| align="center" |[[File:RedMissile 3.png]]<br>Ten missiles
|align="center"|[[File:RedMissile 3.png]]<br>Ten missiles
| align="center" |[[File:RedMissile 3 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A homing missile
|align="center"|[[File:RedMissile 3 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A homing missile
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonRed.png]] + [[File:Poweruptoken.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonRed.png]] + [[File:Poweruptoken.png]]
| align="center" |N/A
|align="center"|N/A
| align="center" |Three missiles circle the racer and launch themselves at nearby opponents.
|align="center"|Three missiles circle the racer and launch themselves at nearby opponents.
|-
|-
!colspan="10" | Blue - Speed boosts<ref name=itemcard/>
!colspan="10"|Blue - Speed boosts<ref name=itemcard/> (aka Boost Vortex)<ref name=DKRDS/>
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonBlue.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonBlue.png]]
| align="center" |[[File:BlueBoost 1.png]]<br>A speed boost, with an orange blast
|align="center"|[[File:BlueBoost 1.png]]<br>A speed boost, with an orange blast
| align="center" |[[File:BlueBoost 1 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A speed boost, with an orange blast  
|align="center"|[[File:BlueBoost 1 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A speed boost, with an orange blast  
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonBlue.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonBlue.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonBlue.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonBlue.png]]
| align="center" |[[File:BlueBoost 2.png]]<br>A stronger speed boost, with a light blue blast
|align="center"|[[File:BlueBoost 2.png]]<br>A stronger speed boost, with a light blue blast
| align="center" |[[File:BlueBoost 2 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A stronger speed boost, with a light green blast
|align="center"|[[File:BlueBoost 2 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A stronger speed boost, with a light green blast
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonBlue.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonBlue.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonBlue.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonBlue.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonBlue.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonBlue.png]]
| align="center" |[[File:BlueBoost 3.png]]<br>An even stronger speed boost, with a purple blast
|align="center"|[[File:BlueBoost 3.png]]<br>An even stronger speed boost, with a purple blast
| align="center" |[[File:BlueBoost 3 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>An even stronger speed boost, with a purple blast
|align="center"|[[File:BlueBoost 3 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>An even stronger speed boost, with a purple blast
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonBlue.png]] + [[File:Poweruptoken.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonBlue.png]] + [[File:Poweruptoken.png]]
| align="center" |N/A
|align="center"|N/A
| align="center" |Activates auto-pilot and enables the racer to gain up to three speed boosts from the Touch Screen.
|align="center"|Activates auto-pilot and enables the racer to gain up to three speed boosts from the Touch Screen.
|-
|-
!colspan="10" | Yellow - Shield<ref name=itemcard/>
!colspan="10"|Green - Dropper<ref name=itemcard/> (aka Trickster Mine)<ref name=DKRDS/>
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonYellow.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonGreen.png]]
| align="center" |[[File:Shield 1.png]]<br>A short-lasting shield that protects the user against items. It also spins out other racers.
|align="center"|[[File:GreenDropper 1.png]]<br>An oil spill (Cars and Hovercrafts)<br>Gas cloud (Planes)
| align="center" |[[File:Shield 1 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A short-lasting shield that protects the user against items. It also spins out other racers.
|align="center"|[[File:GreenSlick 1 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>An oil spill (Cars and Hovercrafts)<br>Gas cloud (Planes)
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonYellow.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonYellow.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonGreen.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonGreen.png]]
| align="center" |[[File:Shield 2.png]]<br>A longer-lasting shield
|align="center"|[[File:GreenDropper 2.png]]<br>A land mine (Cars and Hovercrafts)<br>Floating land mine (Planes)
| align="center" |[[File:Shield 2 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A longer-lasting shield
|align="center"|[[File:GreenSlick 2 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A land mine (Cars and Hovercrafts)<br>Floating land mine (Planes)
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonYellow.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonYellow.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonYellow.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonGreen.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonGreen.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonGreen.png]]
| align="center" |[[File:Shield 3.png]]<br>A shield that lasts even longer
|align="center"|[[File:GreenDropper 3.png]]<br>A bubble that traps a racer that rides into it, floats upward, and pops
| align="center" |[[File:Shield 3 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A shield that lasts even longer
|align="center"|[[File:GreenSlick 3 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A bubble that traps a racer that rides into it, floats upward, and pops
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonYellow.png]] + [[File:Poweruptoken.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonGreen.png]] + [[File:Poweruptoken.png]]
| align="center" |N/A
|align="center"|N/A
| align="center" |Makes the racer invisible with a long lasting shield
|align="center"|Five fake Silver Coins
|-
|-
!colspan="10" | Green - Dropper<ref name=itemcard/>
!colspan="10"|Yellow - Shield<ref name=itemcard/> (aka Hide-me Shield)<ref name=DKRDS/>
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonGreen.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonYellow.png]]
| align="center" |[[File:GreenDropper 1.png]]<br>An oil spill (Cars and Hovercrafts)<br>Gas cloud (Planes)
|align="center"|[[File:Shield 1.png]]<br>A short-lasting shield that protects the user against items. It also spins out other racers.
| align="center" |[[File:GreenSlick 1 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>An oil spill (Cars and Hovercrafts)<br>Gas cloud (Planes)
|align="center"|[[File:Shield 1 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A short-lasting shield that protects the user against items. It also spins out other racers.
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonGreen.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonGreen.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonYellow.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonYellow.png]]
| align="center" |[[File:GreenDropper 2.png]]<br>A land mine (Cars and Hovercrafts)<br>Floating land mine (Planes)
|align="center"|[[File:Shield 2.png]]<br>A longer-lasting shield
| align="center" |[[File:GreenSlick 2 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A land mine (Cars and Hovercrafts)<br>Floating land mine (Planes)
|align="center"|[[File:Shield 2 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A longer-lasting shield
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonGreen.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonGreen.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonGreen.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonYellow.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonYellow.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonYellow.png]]
| align="center" |[[File:GreenDropper 3.png]]<br>A bubble that traps a racer that rides into it, floats upward, and pops
|align="center"|[[File:Shield 3.png]]<br>A shield that lasts even longer
| align="center" |[[File:GreenSlick 3 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A bubble that traps a racer that rides into it, floats upward, and pops
|align="center"|[[File:Shield 3 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A shield that lasts even longer
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonGreen.png]] + [[File:Poweruptoken.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonYellow.png]] + [[File:Poweruptoken.png]]
| align="center" |N/A
|align="center"|N/A
| align="center" |Five fake Silver Coins
|align="center"|Makes the racer invisible with a long lasting shield
|-
|-
!colspan="10" | Rainbow - Special<ref name=itemcard/>
!colspan="10"|Rainbow - Special<ref name=itemcard/> (aka Magna Missile)<ref name=DKRDS/>
|-
|-
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonRainbow.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonRainbow.png]]
| align="center" |[[File:RainbowMagnet 1.png]]<br>A weak, yellow magnet that pulls the user towards a nearby racer
|align="center"|[[File:RainbowMagnet 1.png]]<br>A weak, yellow magnet that pulls the user towards a nearby racer
| align="center" |[[File:Magnet 1 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A weak, yellow magnet that pulls the user towards a nearby racer
|align="center"|[[File:Magnet 1 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A weak, yellow magnet that pulls the user towards a nearby racer
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonRainbow.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonRainbow.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonRainbow.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonRainbow.png]]
| align="center" |[[File:RainbowMagnet 2.png]]<br>A stronger, red magnet
|align="center"|[[File:RainbowMagnet 2.png]]<br>A stronger, red magnet
| align="center" |[[File:Magnet 2 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A stronger, red magnet
|align="center"|[[File:Magnet 2 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A stronger, red magnet
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonRainbow.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonRainbow.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonRainbow.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonRainbow.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonRainbow.png]][[File:DKR64 BalloonRainbow.png]]
| align="center" |[[File:RainbowMagnet 3.png]]<br>A powerful magnet that pulls back opponents to the user
|align="center"|[[File:RainbowMagnet 3.png]]<br>A powerful magnet that pulls back opponents to the user
| align="center" |[[File:Magnet 3 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A powerful magnet that pulls back opponents to the user
|align="center"|[[File:Magnet 3 DKRDS icon.png]]<br>A powerful magnet that pulls back opponents to the user
|-  
|-  
| align="center" |[[File:DKR64 BalloonRainbow.png]] + [[File:Poweruptoken.png]]
|align="center"|[[File:DKR64 BalloonRainbow.png]] + [[File:Poweruptoken.png]]
| align="center" |N/A
|align="center"|N/A
| align="center" |A homing missile that the player can choose the target of from the Touch Screen
|align="center"|A homing missile that the player can choose the target of from the Touch Screen
|}
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
DKR Weapon missile.jpg|Missiles
DKR Weapon missiles.jpg|Missiles
DKR Weapon speed boost.jpg|Sppeed boosts
DKR Weapon speed boosts.jpg|Speed boosts
DKR Weapon shield.jpg|Shield
DKR Weapon shield.jpg|Shield
DKR Weapon dropper.jpg|Dropper
DKR Weapon dropper.jpg|Dropper
DKR Weapon special.jpg|Special
DKR Weapon special.jpg|Special
DDRDS - Balloon Red.png|Red Balloon
DDRDS - Balloon Red.png|Red balloon
DDRDS - Balloon Yellow.png|Yellow Balloon
DDRDS - Balloon Yellow.png|Yellow balloon
DDRDS - Balloon Rainbow.png|Rainbow Balloon
DDRDS - Balloon Rainbow.png|Rainbow balloon
DDRDS - Balloon Green.png|Green Balloon
DDRDS - Balloon Green.png|Green balloon
DDRDS - Balloon Blue.png|Blue Balloon
DDRDS - Balloon Blue.png|Blue balloon
DKRFriendsChasedPromo.jpg|Pipsy driving her car while holding red, yellow and blue Weapon Balloons attached to strings
DKRFriendsChasedPromo.jpg|[[Pipsy]] driving her car while holding red, yellow and blue balloons attached to strings
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Merchandise===
===Merchandise===
<gallery>
<gallery>
RareRacers Spinning Pin Banjo c.png|Missile balloon pin alongside a [[Banjo]] pin
RareRacers Spinning Pin Timber c.png|Shield balloon pin alongside a [[Timber]] pin
RareRacers Spinning Pin Timber c.png|Shield balloon pin alongside a [[Timber]] pin
RareRacers Spinning Pin Banjo c.png|Missile balloon pin alongside a [[Banjo]] pin
RareRacers Spinning Pin Conker c.png|Rainbow balloon pin alongside a [[Conker]] pin
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 17:28, August 5, 2024

Artwork of a red Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing Artwork of a blue Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing Artwork of a green Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing

Artwork of a yellow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing Artwork of a rainbow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing

Artwork of the five types of Weapon Balloons—red, blue, green, yellow, and rainbow—from Diddy Kong Racing

A Weapon Balloon,[1] also referred to simply as a balloon,[2][3] is an obtainable item in Diddy Kong Racing and its remake. When touched, Weapon Balloons grant the racers items to attack their opponents or improve the racers' performance. Many Weapon Balloons appear in every course in the game. When touched, the balloons break and disappear for a short amount of time, but they appear soon after for another player to grab.

Weapon Balloons come in five different colors: red, blue, yellow, green, and rainbow, and the type of item given by them depends on their color. For example, green balloons give the player an oil slick, while blue balloons give them a speed boost. When a racer picks up a second balloon of the same color, their item is upgraded. A third balloon of the same color upgrades the item again to its maximum level. Battle stages allow only up to the first upgrade. Most kinds of Weapon Balloons have printed stars on them. While the red, blue and green balloons have yellow stars on them, the yellow balloon has purple stars on it.

If a differently colored Weapon Balloon is hit, its weapon replaces the previous item, downgrading it. In the Nintendo DS version, the Weapon Balloon only breaks without replacing the item. The blue balloons collected once, twice or three times can allow the driver/pilot to speed up with green fire and rainbow smoke if the player lets go of the A button.

In the DS remake, red balloons marked with a large white "H" appear during Bubbler's and Smokey's optional touch challenges, automatically granting a homing missile.

Items[edit]

Red - Missiles[4] (aka Patroller Missile)[5]
Number Weapon (Nintendo 64) Weapon (Nintendo DS)
A sprite of a red Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. A level 1 item from a red Weapon Balloon.
A missile 		Level 1 missile from a red Weapon Balloon in Diddy Kong Racing DS
A missile
A sprite of a red Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing.A sprite of a red Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. A level 2 item from a red Weapon Balloon.
A homing missile 		Level 2 missile from a red Weapon Balloon in Diddy Kong Racing DS
Five missiles
A sprite of a red Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing.A sprite of a red Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing.A sprite of a red Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. A level 3 item from a red Weapon Balloon.
Ten missiles 		Level 3 missile from a red Weapon Balloon in Diddy Kong Racing DS
A homing missile
A sprite of a red Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. + Poweruptoken.png N/A Three missiles circle the racer and launch themselves at nearby opponents.
Blue - Speed boosts[4] (aka Boost Vortex)[5]
A sprite of a blue Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. A level 1 item from a blue Weapon Balloon.
A speed boost, with an orange blast 		Level 1 boost icon from the blue Weapon Balloon in Diddy Kong Racing DS
A speed boost, with an orange blast
A sprite of a blue Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing.A sprite of a blue Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. A level 2 item from a blue Weapon Balloon.
A stronger speed boost, with a light blue blast 		Level 2 boost icon from the blue Weapon Balloon in Diddy Kong Racing DS
A stronger speed boost, with a light green blast
A sprite of a blue Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing.A sprite of a blue Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing.A sprite of a blue Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. A level 3 item from a blue Weapon Balloon.
An even stronger speed boost, with a purple blast 		Level 3 boost icon from the blue Weapon Balloon in Diddy Kong Racing DS
An even stronger speed boost, with a purple blast
A sprite of a blue Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. + Poweruptoken.png N/A Activates auto-pilot and enables the racer to gain up to three speed boosts from the Touch Screen.
Green - Dropper[4] (aka Trickster Mine)[5]
A sprite of a green Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. A level 1 item from a green Weapon Balloon.
An oil spill (Cars and Hovercrafts)
Gas cloud (Planes) 		Level 1 of an oil slick from green Weapon Balloon in Diddy Kong Racing DS
An oil spill (Cars and Hovercrafts)
Gas cloud (Planes)
A sprite of a green Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing.A sprite of a green Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. A level 2 item from a green Weapon Balloon.
A land mine (Cars and Hovercrafts)
Floating land mine (Planes) 		Level 2 of an oil slick from green Weapon Balloon in Diddy Kong Racing DS
A land mine (Cars and Hovercrafts)
Floating land mine (Planes)
A sprite of a green Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing.A sprite of a green Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing.A sprite of a green Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. A level 3 item from a green Weapon Balloon.
A bubble that traps a racer that rides into it, floats upward, and pops 		Level 3 of an oil slick from green Weapon Balloon in Diddy Kong Racing DS
A bubble that traps a racer that rides into it, floats upward, and pops
A sprite of a green Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. + Poweruptoken.png N/A Five fake Silver Coins
Yellow - Shield[4] (aka Hide-me Shield)[5]
A sprite of a yellow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. A level 1 item from a yellow Weapon Balloon.
A short-lasting shield that protects the user against items. It also spins out other racers. 		Level 1 of a shield from a yellow Weapon Balloon in Diddy Kong Racing DS
A short-lasting shield that protects the user against items. It also spins out other racers.
A sprite of a yellow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing.A sprite of a yellow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. A level 2 item from a yellow Weapon Balloon.
A longer-lasting shield 		Level 2 of a shield from a yellow Weapon Balloon in Diddy Kong Racing DS
A longer-lasting shield
A sprite of a yellow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing.A sprite of a yellow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing.A sprite of a yellow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. A level 3 item from a yellow Weapon Balloon.
A shield that lasts even longer 		Level 3 of a shield from a yellow Weapon Balloon in Diddy Kong Racing DS
A shield that lasts even longer
A sprite of a yellow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. + Poweruptoken.png N/A Makes the racer invisible with a long lasting shield
Rainbow - Special[4] (aka Magna Missile)[5]
A sprite of a rainbow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. A level 1 item from a rainbow Item Balloon.
A weak, yellow magnet that pulls the user towards a nearby racer 		Level 1 of a magnet from a rainbow Weapon Balloon in Diddy Kong Racing DS
A weak, yellow magnet that pulls the user towards a nearby racer
A sprite of a rainbow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing.A sprite of a rainbow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. A level 2 item from a rainbow Item Balloon.
A stronger, red magnet 		Level 2 of a magnet from a rainbow Weapon Balloon in Diddy Kong Racing DS
A stronger, red magnet
A sprite of a rainbow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing.A sprite of a rainbow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing.A sprite of a rainbow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. A level 3 item from a rainbow Item Balloon.
A powerful magnet that pulls back opponents to the user 		Level 3 of a magnet from a rainbow Weapon Balloon in Diddy Kong Racing DS
A powerful magnet that pulls back opponents to the user
A sprite of a rainbow Weapon Balloon from Diddy Kong Racing. + Poweruptoken.png N/A A homing missile that the player can choose the target of from the Touch Screen

Gallery[edit]

  • Missiles

    Missiles

  • Speed boosts

    Speed boosts

  • Shield

    Shield

  • Dropper

    Dropper

  • Special

    Special

  • Red balloon

    Red balloon

  • Yellow balloon

    Yellow balloon

  • Rainbow balloon

    Rainbow balloon

  • Green balloon

    Green balloon

  • Blue balloon

    Blue balloon

  • Pipsy driving her car while holding red, yellow and blue balloons attached to strings

    Pipsy driving her car while holding red, yellow and blue balloons attached to strings

Merchandise[edit]

  • Missile balloon pin alongside a Banjo pin

    Missile balloon pin alongside a Banjo pin

  • Shield balloon pin alongside a Timber pin

    Shield balloon pin alongside a Timber pin

  • Rainbow balloon pin alongside a Conker pin

    Rainbow balloon pin alongside a Conker pin

References[edit]

  1. ^ 1997. Diddy Kong Racing instruction booklet (UK). Nintendo of UK. Page 23.
  2. ^ Leung, Jason, Scott Pelland, and Paul Shinoda (1997). Diddy Kong Racing Player's Guide. Nintendo of America. Page 11.
  3. ^ Diddy Kong Racing official site. Nintendo of America (American English). Archived December 3, 1998, 11:16:37 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e Diddy Kong Racing enclosed reference card.
  5. ^ a b c d e 2007. Diddy Kong Racing DS instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 10.
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Diddy Kong Racing / Diddy Kong Racing DS
Playable characters Diddy Kong • Krunch • Drumstick • Bumper • Tiptup • T.T. • Pipsy • Timber • Banjoa • Conkera • Tiny Kongb • Dixie Kongb • Tajb • Wizpigb
Vehicles Car • Plane • Hovercraft
Bosses Tricky • Bluey • Bubbler • Smokey • Wizpig
Worlds Dino Domain • Snowflake Mountain • Sherbet Island • Dragon Forest • Future Fun Land • DK Islandb
Tracks Ancient Lake • Fossil Canyon • Jungle Falls • Hot Top Volcano • Everfrost Peak • Walrus Cove • Snowball Valley • Frosty Village • Whale Bay • Crescent Island • Pirate Lagoon • Treasure Caves • Windmill Plains • Greenwood Village • Boulder Canyon • Haunted Woods • Spacedust Alley • Darkmoon Caverns • Spaceport Alpha • Star City • Thunder Coveb • Meandering Mountb • Splashdown Passb • Strangled Shrineb
Boss tracks Tricky Challenge • Bluey Challenge • Bubbler Challenge • Smokey Challenge • Wizpig's First Strike • Wizpig Strikes Back
Challenge levels Fire Mountain • Icicle Pyramid • Darkwater Beach • Smokey Castle
Items & objects Bananaa • Coinb • Discovery Cardb • Golden Balloon • Power-Up Tokenb • Silver Coin • Taj Tokenb • Tree • T.T. amulet • Weapon Balloon • Wish Key • Wizpig amulet • Zipper
Other Gallery (N64 · DS) • Glitches • Media • Quotes • Timber's Balloon Pop • Trophy Race • Wish Race
a Exclusive to Diddy Kong Racing
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