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'''Master Necky''' is a large [[Necky]] and the second boss of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. Master Necky is only ever seen by his head, both in-game and from his artwork. Master Necky is fought at the end of [[Monkey Mines]], in the boss level, [[Necky's Nuts]]. During the battle, Master Necky emerges from the left and right sides of the arena to spit [[coconut]]s at [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]]. The [[Kong]]s can attack Master Necky by jumping on his head, but this only damages him after he spits out a coconut. After being jumped on five times, Master Necky is defeat. | '''Master Necky''' is a large [[Necky]] and the second boss of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. Master Necky is only ever seen by his head, both in-game and from his artwork. Master Necky is fought at the end of [[Monkey Mines]], in the boss level, [[Necky's Nuts]]. During the battle, Master Necky emerges from the left and right sides of the arena to spit [[coconut]]s at [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]]. The [[Kong]]s can attack Master Necky by jumping on his head, but this only damages him after he spits out a coconut. After being jumped on five times, Master Necky is defeat. | ||
In the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]], Master Necky turns bright red before and after he attacks to better indicate when the Kongs can jump onto it. After Master Necky spits out a coconut, his normal color is shown, giving the Kongs a chance to jump on him, but Master Necky turns red again as he leaves the screen. Later on, Master Necky joins [[Master Necky Snr.]] in battling the Kongs in [[Necky's Revenge]], the boss level of [[Chimp Caverns]]. Each of them can be defeated by being jumped on a total of five times. When either boss is defeated first, the other Master Necky starts to spit four coconuts in succession. | In the [[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Game Boy Advance version]], Master Necky turns bright red before and after he attacks to better indicate when the Kongs can jump onto it. After Master Necky spits out a coconut, his normal color is shown, giving the Kongs a chance to jump on him, but Master Necky turns red again as he leaves the screen. Later on, Master Necky joins [[Master Necky Snr.]] in battling the Kongs in [[Necky's Revenge]], the boss level of [[Chimp Caverns]]. Each of them can be defeated by being jumped on a total of five times. When either boss is defeated first, the other Master Necky starts to spit four coconuts in succession. | ||
In ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'', Master Necky is located at the end of [[Mine Cart Carnage]], where he baits the heroes into thinking his mouth is the exit. His plan almost works, but since [[Mario]] and [[Yoshi]] were pursued by the [[Krash]]es, they end up clogging his beak with [[Mine Cart]]s, while Mario, Yoshi, DK, and Diddy come out of it unharmed. He also reappears, replacing | In ''[[Super Mario-kun]]'', Master Necky is located at the end of [[Mine Cart Carnage]], where he baits the heroes into thinking his mouth is the exit. His plan almost works, but since [[Mario]] and [[Yoshi]] were pursued by the [[Krash]]es, they end up clogging his beak with [[Mine Cart]]s, while Mario, Yoshi, DK, and Diddy come out of it unharmed. He also reappears, replacing [[Master Necky Snr.]], in the penultimate chapter of the ''Donkey Kong Country'' arc, taking place on the icy sea near the [[Gangplank Galleon]]. | ||
==Statistics== | ==Statistics== | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jpn=マスターネッキー | ||
| | |JpnR=Masutā Nekkī | ||
| | |JpnM=Master Necky | ||
|Spa=Master Necky | |Spa=Master Necky | ||
|Ita=Master Necky | |Ita=Master Necky | ||
}} | }} | ||
== | ==Notes== | ||
*In the 26th issue of ''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK), both Master Necky and Master Necky Snr. are called "Necky" and are treated as the same character.<ref>"''Donkey Kong will need to defeat Necky twice in his adventure<!--a comma does not appear here in the magazine--> but using these tactics should make it easier.''" - Nintendo Magazine System (UK) issue 26 (NMS Special), page 27.</ref> | *In the 26th issue of ''Nintendo Magazine System'' (UK), both Master Necky and Master Necky Snr. are called "Necky" and are treated as the same character.<ref>"''Donkey Kong will need to defeat Necky twice in his adventure<!--a comma does not appear here in the magazine--> but using these tactics should make it easier.''" - Nintendo Magazine System (UK) issue 26 (NMS Special), page 27.</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 13:58, February 2, 2025
| Master Necky | |
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 Artwork of Master Necky from Donkey Kong Country | |
| Species | Necky |
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country (1994) |
| Latest appearance | Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance) (2003) |
- “You sure showed that stupid bird who's boss.”
- —Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)
Master Necky is a large Necky and the second boss of Donkey Kong Country. Master Necky is only ever seen by his head, both in-game and from his artwork. Master Necky is fought at the end of Monkey Mines, in the boss level, Necky's Nuts. During the battle, Master Necky emerges from the left and right sides of the arena to spit coconuts at Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong. The Kongs can attack Master Necky by jumping on his head, but this only damages him after he spits out a coconut. After being jumped on five times, Master Necky is defeat.
In the Game Boy Advance version, Master Necky turns bright red before and after he attacks to better indicate when the Kongs can jump onto it. After Master Necky spits out a coconut, his normal color is shown, giving the Kongs a chance to jump on him, but Master Necky turns red again as he leaves the screen. Later on, Master Necky joins Master Necky Snr. in battling the Kongs in Necky's Revenge, the boss level of Chimp Caverns. Each of them can be defeated by being jumped on a total of five times. When either boss is defeated first, the other Master Necky starts to spit four coconuts in succession.
In Super Mario-kun, Master Necky is located at the end of Mine Cart Carnage, where he baits the heroes into thinking his mouth is the exit. His plan almost works, but since Mario and Yoshi were pursued by the Krashes, they end up clogging his beak with Mine Carts, while Mario, Yoshi, DK, and Diddy come out of it unharmed. He also reappears, replacing Master Necky Snr., in the penultimate chapter of the Donkey Kong Country arc, taking place on the icy sea near the Gangplank Galleon.
Statistics[edit]
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| World | Monkey Mines | Level | Necky's Nuts | ||
| Hits to defeat | 5 | Reward | 
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| << | Directory of bosses (#2) | >> | |||||
Gallery[edit]
Donkey Kong Country sprite
Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color) sprite
Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance) sprite
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | マスターネッキー[?] Masutā Nekkī |
Master Necky | |
| Italian | Master Necky[?] | - | |
| Spanish | Master Necky[?] | - |
Notes[edit]
- In the 26th issue of Nintendo Magazine System (UK), both Master Necky and Master Necky Snr. are called "Necky" and are treated as the same character.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ "Donkey Kong will need to defeat Necky twice in his adventure but using these tactics should make it easier." - Nintendo Magazine System (UK) issue 26 (NMS Special), page 27.
