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|image=[[File:Wizpig DKRDS art.png|250px]]<br>Wizpig, as he appears in ''Diddy Kong Racing DS''
|image=[[File:Wizpig DKRDS art.png|250px]]<br>Wizpig, as he appears in ''Diddy Kong Racing DS''
|first_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]])
|first_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]])
|species=Alien Pig
|species=Pig
|latest_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|latest_portrayal=[[Chris Seavor]] (1997-present)
|latest_portrayal=[[Chris Seavor]] (1997-present)
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{{quote|Well, lookie here! It's the little worm!|Wizpig|Diddy Kong Racing}}
{{quote|Well, lookie here! It's the little worm!|Wizpig|Diddy Kong Racing}}
'''Wizpig''' is a gigantic alien pig and the main villain of ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' and its [[Nintendo DS]] remake, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]''. Not much of Wizpig's past is known, besides the fact that Wizpig was bored and decided to conquer his own planet. Wizpig succeeded and transformed his homeworld into a high-tech amusement park called [[Future Fun Land]]. Eventually Wizpig, once again, grew bored, and decided to leave his planet to look for thrills on other inhabited worlds. One of the thrills Wizpig discovered was racing. This sport eventually became Wizpig's favorite thing to do, along with causing chaos.<ref>''Diddy Kong Racing'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1997, p. 26</ref> Wizpig's name is a portmanteau of "wizard" and "pig".


'''Wizpig''' is a gigantic alien pig and the main villain of the game ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. Not much of Wizpig's past is known, besides the fact that Wizpig was bored and decided to conquer his own planet. Wizpig succeeded and transformed his homeworld into a high-tech amusement park called [[Future Fun Land]]. Eventually Wizpig, once again, grew bored, and decided to leave his planet to look for thrills on other inhabited worlds. One of the thrills Wizpig discovered was racing. This sport eventually became Wizpig's favorite thing to do, along with causing chaos.<ref>''Diddy Kong Racing'' Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1997, p. 26</ref>
[[File:Wizpig and racers DKR.jpg|thumb|left|Flying overhead the various racers.]]
From then on, Wizpig caused trouble, racing those who challenged him. Eventually Wizpig wound up on [[Timber's Island]], a neighbor of [[Donkey Kong Island]], here he set to work. First Wizpig usurped [[Taj the Genie]]. Then, Wizpig turned [[Drumstick (character)|Drumstick]] into a [[frog]] when Drumstick tried to challenge Wizpig. He also managed to hypnotize [[Tricky the Triceratops]], [[Bluey the Walrus]], [[Bubbler the Octopus]], and [[Smokey the Dragon]] into becoming his servants, giving each of them a [[Wizpig Amulet]] piece to guard.
From then on, Wizpig caused trouble, racing those who challenged him. Eventually Wizpig wound up on [[Timber's Island]], a neighbor of [[Donkey Kong Island]], here he set to work. First Wizpig usurped [[Taj the Genie]]. Then, Wizpig turned [[Drumstick (character)|Drumstick]] into a [[frog]] when Drumstick tried to challenge Wizpig. He also managed to hypnotize [[Tricky the Triceratops]], [[Bluey the Walrus]], [[Bubbler the Octopus]], and [[Smokey the Dragon]] into becoming his servants, giving each of them a [[Wizpig Amulet]] piece to guard.


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After a race consisting of dodging robots, electric fences, and lasers, the heroes once again beat Wizpig. After his defeat, the rocket Wizpig was riding malfunctioned, stranding Wizpig on a deserted planet.  
After a race consisting of dodging robots, electric fences, and lasers, the heroes once again beat Wizpig. After his defeat, the rocket Wizpig was riding malfunctioned, stranding Wizpig on a deserted planet.  


Wizpig also appeared in ''Diddy Kong Racing's'' [[Nintendo DS]] remake, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'', retaining his role as the final boss and main antagonist, as well as being an unlockable playable character. His stats in ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'' are the same as Taj. He was shrunk to fit in a car. Wizpig is unlocked by completing Adventure Mode 2.
In ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'', Wizpig is an unlockable playable character, and he can be unlocked by completed Adventure Mode 2. The playable was resized to fit in the vehicle, and his stats are the same as Taj's.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
===Artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Wizpig.jpg|Wizpig's original depiction in ''Diddy Kong Racing''
Wizpig.jpg|Artwork from ''Diddy Kong Racing''
Wizpig and Diddy DKR art.jpg|Wizpig chasing Diddy Kong
Wizpig and Diddy DKR art.jpg|Wizpig chasing Diddy Kong
Wizpig and Diddy DKR art 2.jpg|Wizpig riding his rocket in ''Diddy Kong Racing''
Wizpig and Diddy DKR art 2.jpg|Wizpig riding his rocket
Wizpig and racers DKR.jpg|Wizpig chasing the racers overhead
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Several ghostly entities which resemble Wizpig can be seen in the area [[Haunted Woods]] in ''Diddy Kong Racing''.
*Several ghostly entities which resemble Wizpig can be seen in the area [[Haunted Woods]] in ''Diddy Kong Racing''.
*The name ''Wizpig'' is a portmanteau of the words ''wizard'' and ''pig''.
*The instruction booklet for ''Diddy Kong Racing'' states that before invading Timber's Island, Wizpig had never before been in a race or competition.
*The instruction booklet for ''Diddy Kong Racing'' states that before invading Timber's Island, Wizpig had never before been in a race or competition.
*Since Wizpig can be unlocked as a playable character, it is possible for him to race himself in ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'', although the playable Wizpig is much smaller than the boss Wizpig.
 
==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 17:01, August 10, 2019

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“Well, lookie here! It's the little worm!”
—Wizpig, Diddy Kong Racing

Wizpig is a gigantic alien pig and the main villain of Diddy Kong Racing and its Nintendo DS remake, Diddy Kong Racing DS. Not much of Wizpig's past is known, besides the fact that Wizpig was bored and decided to conquer his own planet. Wizpig succeeded and transformed his homeworld into a high-tech amusement park called Future Fun Land. Eventually Wizpig, once again, grew bored, and decided to leave his planet to look for thrills on other inhabited worlds. One of the thrills Wizpig discovered was racing. This sport eventually became Wizpig's favorite thing to do, along with causing chaos.[1] Wizpig's name is a portmanteau of "wizard" and "pig".

From then on, Wizpig caused trouble, racing those who challenged him. Eventually Wizpig wound up on Timber's Island, a neighbor of Donkey Kong Island, here he set to work. First Wizpig usurped Taj the Genie. Then, Wizpig turned Drumstick into a frog when Drumstick tried to challenge Wizpig. He also managed to hypnotize Tricky the Triceratops, Bluey the Walrus, Bubbler the Octopus, and Smokey the Dragon into becoming his servants, giving each of them a Wizpig Amulet piece to guard.

Timber, the son of the island's owners and his friend Diddy Kong, gained all the pieces to Wizpig's amulet, which allowed them to challenge Wizpig. After they beat Wizpig, Wizpig teleported away. With Wizpig gone, the heroes celebrated. This party was cut short by Wizpig. Transporting himself and an opponent to Future Fun Land, Wizpig demanded a re-match.

After a race consisting of dodging robots, electric fences, and lasers, the heroes once again beat Wizpig. After his defeat, the rocket Wizpig was riding malfunctioned, stranding Wizpig on a deserted planet.

In Diddy Kong Racing DS, Wizpig is an unlockable playable character, and he can be unlocked by completed Adventure Mode 2. The playable was resized to fit in the vehicle, and his stats are the same as Taj's.

Gallery

Artwork

  • Artwork from Diddy Kong Racing

    Artwork from Diddy Kong Racing

  • Wizpig chasing Diddy Kong

    Wizpig chasing Diddy Kong

  • Wizpig riding his rocket

    Wizpig riding his rocket

  • Wizpig chasing the racers overhead

    Wizpig chasing the racers overhead

Screenshots

Trivia

  • Several ghostly entities which resemble Wizpig can be seen in the area Haunted Woods in Diddy Kong Racing.
  • The instruction booklet for Diddy Kong Racing states that before invading Timber's Island, Wizpig had never before been in a race or competition.

References

  1. ^ Diddy Kong Racing Instruction Booklet, Nintendo, 1997, p. 26
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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 • 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
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