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(It makes a lot more sense to have a quote that was directly said by said entity. Not sure if it's entirely a good idea to label Krushas as "relatives", but they do share some similarities with each other as being enemies that are military Kremlings that are stronger than usual.)
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{{about|the species of [[Kremling]]|the character from the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country animated series]]|[[General Klump]]}}
{{about|the species of [[Kremling]]|the character from the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country animated series]]|[[General Klump]]}}
{{species infobox
{{species infobox
|image=[[File:Klump DKBB artwork.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork of a Klump from ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
|image=[[File:Klump DKBB artwork.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|variant_of=[[Kremling]]
|variant_of=[[Kremling]]
|variants=[[Kannon]]
|variants=[[Kannon]]
|relatives=[[Krusha]]
|relatives=[[Krusha]]
|notable=[[General Klump]]<br>[[Kaptain Skurvy]]
|notable=[[General Klump]]<br>[[Kaptain Skurvy]]
|latest_portrayal=[[Chris Sutherland]] (1994-2004)<ref>[https://twitter.com/David_Wise/status/1083450138608193536 ''David Wise'' on Twitter (retrieved on January 10, 2019)]</ref><br>[[Toshihide Tsuchiya]] (2007)
|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)
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
}}
}}
{{quote|Oh, your [[King K. Rool|excellency]]! We've already taken care of business!|Klump|Donkey Kong 64}}  
{{quote|Oh, your [[King K. Rool|excellency]]! We've already taken care of business!|Klump|Donkey Kong 64}}  
 
'''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]] as well as higher-ranked members of it.<ref>''Donkey Kong 64''  instruction booklet, page 4. "'''''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>''Donkey Kong 64''  instruction booklet, page 5. "'''''INTRODUCTION''' Klump waddled over and put a consoling arm around his distraught leader.''"</ref> Klumps first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
 
==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
[[File:Klump DKC sprite.png|frame|left]]
[[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".
Klumps wear a helmet that 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. In [[Gang-Plank Galleon]]'s fake ending credits, Klump is credited for doing the game's "KONCEPT".  
 
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]].
 
In the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance remake]], Donkey Kong can obtain a [[photograph]] of Klump by [[Hand Slap]]ping it.
 
Klumps appear in the following levels:
*[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]]
*[[Torchlight Trouble]]
*[[Trick Track Trek]]
*[[Elevator Antics]]
*[[Blackout Basement]]
*[[Platform Perils]]


====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
[[File:Kannon DKC2 enemy.png|frame]]
[[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. According to the manual, Kannons are Klumps dressed up in pirate gear.
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>


===''[[Donkey Kong Country (novel)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' novel===
===''[[Donkey Kong Country (novel)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' novel===
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===''Donkey Kong Country'' TV series===
===''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}}
[[File:DKCTVKlump.png|thumb|General Klump in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]]
[[File:DKCTVKlump.png|thumb|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 is actually a big softy on the inside.
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.
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===''Donkey Kong 64''===
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
[[File:KremlingKroo.png|thumb|left|A Klump during the opening sequence, where it assures 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 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.
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.


Before appearing in levels, 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.
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.
 
Klumps appear in the following levels:
*[[Jungle Japes]]
*[[Angry Aztec]]
*[[Gloomy Galleon]]
*[[Fungi Forest]] (daytime)
*[[Crystal Caves]]
*[[Hideout Helm]]


===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
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!]] 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.
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.


===Unused appearances===
===Unused appearances===
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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.
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.
==Physical appearance==
{{quote|All I see is one fat, loony lizard and a bunch of old barrels.|Diddy Kong|Ape Foo Young}}
In ''Donkey Kong Country'' Klumps have purple 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.
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'', the playable Klump wears 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]].


==Profiles and statistics==
==Profiles and statistics==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
*'''Instruction booklet''' (page 29): ''Klump's helmet will protect him from attacks from above.''
{{DKC GBA enemy
*'''SNES Player's Guide''' (page 13): ''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.''
|name=Klump
*'''GBA Player's Guide''' (page 14): ''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.''
|image=[[File:Klump DKCGBA sprite.png]]
 
|worlds=[[Kongo Jungle]]<br>[[Kremkroc Industries, Inc.]]<br>[[Chimp Caverns]]
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|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
!colspan="2"|''Nintendo Power'' trading card
|-
|-
! scope="row" |AKA
!scope="row"|AKA
|''Sergeant Fatso, Kommander Krem''
|''Sergeant Fatso, Kommander Krem''
|-
|-
! scope="row" |Distinguishing Features
!scope="row"|Distinguishing Features
|''A rotund, militant Kremling. He wears his helmet and combat boots wherever he goes, protecting him from most weaklings.''
|''A rotund, militant Kremling. He wears his helmet and combat boots wherever he goes, protecting him from most weaklings.''
|-
|-
! scope="row" |Location
!scope="row"|Location
|''He has been spotted throughout Donkey Kong Island, causing chaos eveywhere.''
|''He has been spotted throughout Donkey Kong Island, causing chaos eveywhere.''
|-
|-
! scope="row" |Apprehension
!scope="row"|Apprehension
|''Big apes can take out Klump with little effort, but smaller simians should use the cartwheel maneuer to best him.''
|''Big apes can take out Klump with little effort, but smaller simians should use the cartwheel maneuer to best him.''
|-
|-
! scope="row" |Past Convictions
!scope="row"|Past Convictions
|''Jay walking, Bullying with the intent to steal lunch money.''
|''Jay walking, Bullying with the intent to steal lunch money.''
|}
|}
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
*'''SNES Instruction booklet''' (page 29): ''It looks like Klump can shoot!''
*'''Player's Guide''' (page 14): ''Kannon is a barrel-chested baddie who speaks softly and carries a big...well, cannon! He's got an unlimited supply of ammunition, and he's perfectly happy just standing in one place, blasting away until the Kremcows come home! He doesn't pause very often, but there's usually a pattern to his cannon fire.''
*'''GBA Instruction booklet''' (page 23): ''Batten down the hatches—looks like Klump’s been taking shooting lessons!''


===''Donkey Kong 64''===
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
*'''Prima Official Game Guide''' (page 16): ''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.''
*'''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''===
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|file1=Klump-DK64.oga
|file1=Klump-DK64.oga
|title1=''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
|title1=''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
|description1=''"Oh, your excellency! We've already taken care of business! [laughs]"''
|description1="''Oh, your excellency! We've already taken care of business!'' [laughs]"
}}
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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''
DK64 Klump.png|''Donkey Kong 64''
DK64 Klump.png|''Donkey Kong 64''
Klump A.png|A Klump with the letter "A" in ''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC)
Klump A.png|A Klump with the letter "A" in ''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC)
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==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 are 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.

Latest revision as of 09:09, October 5, 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
Scrapbook page 1
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]
    • Nintendo Power trading card
    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)

    • Donkey Kong Barrel Blast

      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 • Kremling Krushin • Media • Pre-release and unused content • Read the unfinished Donkey Kong Country story...and finish the adventure! • 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 • 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 • Pre-release and unused content • Staff
    * Multiplayer only
    † Minigame only
    # Donkey Kong arcade game only
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    Donkey Kong Barrel Blast
    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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