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{{Species-infobox
{{distinguish|[[Mini-Necky]], who is named Necky in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''}}
|title=Necky
{{species infobox
|image=[[Image:Necky.jpg|210px]]<br>A '''Necky''' in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
|image=[[File:Necky.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
|sub_species=
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|related=
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|sub_species=[[Mini-Necky]]
|variants=[[Mini-Necky]]
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
|derived_subjects=[[Flitter]]<br>[[Hogwash the Flying Pig]]<br>[[Knik-Knak]] (red)
|notable=[[Master Necky]]<br>[[Master Necky Snr.]]<br>[[Krow]]<br>[[Fire Necky]]
|notable=[[Master Necky]]<br>[[Master Necky Snr.]]<br>[[Fire Necky]]
|affiliation=[[Kremling Krew]], [[Fire Necky]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
|expand=
}}
}}
{{LLQuote|Watch out for this high-flying foe!|Donkey Kong Country Manual, Page 29}}
'''Neckys'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide|page=54|date=1994|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|quote=The wooded areas of the island greet the Kremling bashers with an array of stage settings. The first, Vulture Culture, is full of Neckys and Mini-Neckys (hence the vulture tag). Some of the Neckys spit out nuts and can cause great problems for unwary apes. Precise jumping and brave barrel-blasting are required to get through this stage. You’ll be able to find the Golden Letter N in the third Bonus Area.}}</ref><ref>{{cite|title=''DK: King of Swing'' instruction booklet|language=en-gb|publisher=Nintendo of Europe|date=2005|page=22|quote='''Fire Necky''' The head honcho of the Neckys spits out burning rocks. Attacking him won’t work, but try using those rocks to your advantage.}}</ref> (alternately pluralized as '''Neckies''')<ref>{{cite|title=''DK: King of Swing'' instruction booklet|page=22|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=2005|quote='''Fire Necky''' The head honcho of the Neckies spits out burning rocks. Attacking him won’t work, but try using those rocks to your advantage.}}</ref> are large brown vultures first appearing in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. They have a smaller variant, [[Mini-Necky]]s, which appear more commonly than them.
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
Neckys are enemies in ''Donkey Kong Country''. They have one of two behaviors: throwing coconuts while perched or flying left or right continuously. Neckys can be defeated from either being [[stomp]]ed or being hit by a [[barrel]]. The coconut-throwing type can also be defeated from being rolled into. Their coconuts can damage the [[Kong]]s. The flying Neckys are often required to cross gaps or to enter a [[Bonus Barrel]], such as the ones at the start of [[Tree Top Town]] and [[Snow Barrel Blast]]. There are two Necky bosses, [[Master Necky]] and [[Master Necky Snr.]], both only ever seen by their head.


'''Neckies''' are large brown vultures that prowl the skies of [[Donkey Kong Island]]. They seem to be affiliated with the [[Kremling Krew]].
===''Donkey Kong Land''===
 
Neckys are enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. Only the perched, nut-throwing type is ever encountered, in both [[Congo Carnage]] and [[Pot Hole Panic (Donkey Kong Land)|Pot Hole Panic]]. Their defeat sprites resemble upside-down flying sprites.
==History==
===''DK Country'' and ''DK Land'' titles===
[[Image:Neckyattacks.PNG|thumb|100px|A '''Necky''' attempting to attack the [[Kongs]].]]


The first appearance of Neckies was in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''; they were common enemies and reprized that role in the Game Boy sequel, ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. Neckies will try to attack [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] by flying into them, or by hitting them with coconuts. Neckies can be defeated by being jumping upon or hit by a barrel. ''Donkey Kong Country'' also features two Necky bosses named [[Master Necky]] and [[Master Necky Snr.]]
===''Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze''===
Buzzards<ref>{{cite|author="Help" screen|title=''[[Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze]]''|quote=BUZZARD: Flies above and tries to cause damage by dropping coconuts on your barrel.}}</ref> are enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze]]''. They appear in levels 3, 8, and 9. Buzzards fly above the playable barrel, attempting to drop coconuts on it. If the barrel gets hit by a Buzzard's coconut, it loses some energy.


There is also a smaller subspecies of Neckies called [[Mini-Necky|Mini-Neckies]]. In ''Donkey Kong Country'' and ''Donkey Kong Land'', they fire nuts at the player; in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' they lose this ability and instead launch themselves at the player. ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' and ''Donkey Kong Land 2'' also has a Mini-Necky boss named [[Krow]]. Normal Neckies don't appear in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' or ''Donkey Kong Land 2'' and neither species appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]]'' or ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''.
===''DK: King of Swing''===
Although Neckys do not return in ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', the second boss, [[Fire Necky]], is a type of Necky.
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===''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''===
===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
[[Image:DK64 Necky.png|thumb|left|A Necky in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', shot by [[Lanky Kong]]]]
Neckys are obstacles in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. They appear in [[Mt. Dynamite]], [[Cranky's Temple]], and [[Temple Heights]]. If a racer hits into a Necky, it latches on them, slowing them down. A Necky can be defeated by one hit, and they help a racer perform [[Wild Move]] combos.
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', two vultures that are presumably Neckies appear in the area [[Angry Aztec]]. One of these vultures is located in the Temple where [[Tiny Kong]] is found, and must be blasted several times with Lanky's [[Grape Shooter]] in order to cause it to drop its [[Golden Banana]]. The other Necky is actually benevolent and capable of speech. After [[Diddy Kong]] frees the vulture from the cage it is trapped in near [[Snide's HQ]], it will challenge Diddy to a game; if Diddy can fly through all the rings the Necky drops he will obtain a [[Golden Banana]].


===[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
In the game ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Neckies can sometimes be seen flying in the background of the [[Kongo Jungle|Congo Jungle]] stage. In ''Super Smash Bros.'s'' sequel, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Neckies can be seen in the background of the arena [[Jungle Japes]].
Neckys only appear in the background of two stages in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Neckys sometimes appear in the sunset sky of the [[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Kongo Jungle]] stage, using their original sprites; they return with the stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Featureless bird silhouettes that are likely intended to be Neckys also fly across the distant background of [[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', returning in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''.


==Levels==
===Unused appearances===
====''Donkey Kong Racing''====
[[File:Kiddy and Ellie Donkey Kong Racing.png|thumb|A Necky in the background at the end of the ''Donkey Kong Racing'' trailer]]
Neckys appear in the trailer of the canceled ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''. They appear in the background at the start when the logo displays, and in a stampede at the end, where [[Kiddy Kong]] and [[Ellie]] are accompanied by other enemies.


==Profiles and statistics==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
*[[Jungle Hijinxs]] (throw coconut)
{{DKC GBA enemy
|name=Necky
|image=[[File:Necky DKCGBA sprite.png]]
|worlds=[[Kongo Jungle]]<br>[[Monkey Mines]]<br>[[Vine Valley (world)|Vine Valley]]<br>[[Gorilla Glacier]]<br>[[Kremkroc Industries, Inc.]]<br>[[Chimp Caverns]]
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*[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]] (throw coconut)
*[[Winky's Walkway]] (flying)
*[[Winky's Walkway]] (flying)
*[[Millstone Mayhem]] (throw coconut)
*[[Millstone Mayhem]] (throw coconut)
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*[[Temple Tempest]] (flying)
*[[Temple Tempest]] (flying)
*[[Snow Barrel Blast]] (flying)
*[[Snow Barrel Blast]] (flying)
*[[Slipsilde Ride]] (flying)
*[[Slipslide Ride]] (flying)
*[[Ice Age Alley]] (flying)
*[[Ice Age Alley]] (flying)
*[[Trick Track Trek]] (throw coconut and flying)
*[[Trick Track Trek]] (throw coconut and flying)
*[[Mine Cart Madness]] (flying)
*[[Mine Cart Madness]] (flying)
*[[Tanked Up Trouble]] (flying)
*[[Tanked Up Trouble]] (flying)
*[[Necky Nutmare]] (throw coconut and flying) (GBC only)
*[[Loopy Lights]] (throw coconut)
*[[Loopy Lights]] (throw coconut)
*[[Platform Perils]] (flying)
*[[Platform Perils]] (flying)
}}
|page=4
|photo_location=[[Hand Slap]] the [[Tire (object)|tire]] in [[Necky's Nuts]]
|dk_attack=4000
}}


===''Donkey Kong Land''===
{{multilang profile
*[[Congo Carnage]]
|type=manual
*[[Pot Hole Panic]]
|Eng=Watch out for this high-flying foe!<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet|page=29|date=1994|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>}}
===Recent Appearances===
 
Neckies appear in ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' and its sequel ''[[DK Jungle Climber]]'' as enemies; the boss [[Fire Necky]] appears in ''DK: King of Swing''. Neckies are also obstacles in the racing game ''[[Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast]]''.
==Gallery==
{{Main-gallery}}
<gallery>
Forest Frenzy 5.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Necky DKL.png|''Donkey Kong Land''
SSB Necky.png|''Super Smash Bros.''
DKCBM-buzzard.jpg|''Donkey Kong Country: Barrel Maze''
Necky DKBB.png|''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''
</gallery>


==Sub-Species==
==Names in other languages==
*[[Mini-Necky]]
{{foreign names
|Jap=ネッキー
|JapR=Nekkī
|JapM=Necky
|Fre=Necky
|Spa=Necky
|Spa2=Neky
}}


==Notable Neckys==
==References==
*[[Master Necky]]
<references/>
*[[Master Necky Snr.]]
*[[Krow]] / Kreepy Krow
*[[Fire Necky]]


==Trivia==
*[[Klepto]] from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' bares a resemblance to Necky.
*[[Stu]], a boss from ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'', bears a slight resemblance to Necky. It is possible that the two may be related.
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Latest revision as of 17:25, August 5, 2024

Not to be confused with Mini-Necky, who is named Necky in Donkey Kong Land 2.
Necky
Artwork of a Necky from Donkey Kong Country
Artwork from Donkey Kong Country
First appearance Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (cameo) (2018)
Variants
Derived subjects
Notable members

Neckys[1][2] (alternately pluralized as Neckies)[3] are large brown vultures first appearing in Donkey Kong Country. They have a smaller variant, Mini-Neckys, which appear more commonly than them.

History[edit]

Donkey Kong Country[edit]

Neckys are enemies in Donkey Kong Country. They have one of two behaviors: throwing coconuts while perched or flying left or right continuously. Neckys can be defeated from either being stomped or being hit by a barrel. The coconut-throwing type can also be defeated from being rolled into. Their coconuts can damage the Kongs. The flying Neckys are often required to cross gaps or to enter a Bonus Barrel, such as the ones at the start of Tree Top Town and Snow Barrel Blast. There are two Necky bosses, Master Necky and Master Necky Snr., both only ever seen by their head.

Donkey Kong Land[edit]

Neckys are enemies in Donkey Kong Land. Only the perched, nut-throwing type is ever encountered, in both Congo Carnage and Pot Hole Panic. Their defeat sprites resemble upside-down flying sprites.

Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze[edit]

Buzzards[4] are enemies in Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze. They appear in levels 3, 8, and 9. Buzzards fly above the playable barrel, attempting to drop coconuts on it. If the barrel gets hit by a Buzzard's coconut, it loses some energy.

DK: King of Swing[edit]

Although Neckys do not return in DK: King of Swing, the second boss, Fire Necky, is a type of Necky.

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast[edit]

Neckys are obstacles in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast. They appear in Mt. Dynamite, Cranky's Temple, and Temple Heights. If a racer hits into a Necky, it latches on them, slowing them down. A Necky can be defeated by one hit, and they help a racer perform Wild Move combos.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Neckys only appear in the background of two stages in the Super Smash Bros. series. In Super Smash Bros., Neckys sometimes appear in the sunset sky of the Kongo Jungle stage, using their original sprites; they return with the stage in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Featureless bird silhouettes that are likely intended to be Neckys also fly across the distant background of Jungle Japes in Super Smash Bros. Melee, returning in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

Unused appearances[edit]

Donkey Kong Racing[edit]

Kiddy rides on Ellie in the cancelled Donkey Kong Racing. To his side are various enemies.
A Necky in the background at the end of the Donkey Kong Racing trailer

Neckys appear in the trailer of the canceled Donkey Kong Racing. They appear in the background at the start when the logo displays, and in a stampede at the end, where Kiddy Kong and Ellie are accompanied by other enemies.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Donkey Kong Country[edit]

Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance) enemy
Necky
Necky in Donkey Kong Country for the Game Boy Advance.
Worlds Kongo Jungle
Monkey Mines
Vine Valley
Gorilla Glacier
Kremkroc Industries, Inc.
Chimp Caverns
Levels
Scrapbook page 4
Photograph location Hand Slap the tire in Necky's Nuts DK Attack point value 4000


  • Instruction booklet description:
    • English:
      Watch out for this high-flying foe![5]

Gallery[edit]

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Necky.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese ネッキー[?]
Nekkī
Necky
French Necky[?] -
Spanish Necky[?] -
Neky[?]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The wooded areas of the island greet the Kremling bashers with an array of stage settings. The first, Vulture Culture, is full of Neckys and Mini-Neckys (hence the vulture tag). Some of the Neckys spit out nuts and can cause great problems for unwary apes. Precise jumping and brave barrel-blasting are required to get through this stage. You’ll be able to find the Golden Letter N in the third Bonus Area." – 1994. Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 54.
  2. ^ "Fire Necky The head honcho of the Neckys spits out burning rocks. Attacking him won’t work, but try using those rocks to your advantage." – 2005. DK: King of Swing instruction booklet. Nintendo of Europe (British English). Page 22.
  3. ^ "Fire Necky The head honcho of the Neckies spits out burning rocks. Attacking him won’t work, but try using those rocks to your advantage." – 2005. DK: King of Swing instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 22.
  4. ^ "BUZZARD: Flies above and tries to cause damage by dropping coconuts on your barrel." – "Help" screen. Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze.
  5. ^ 1994. Donkey Kong Country instruction booklet. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 29.