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==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' (''3D'' / ''HD'')=== | ===''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' (''3D'' / ''HD'')=== | ||
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and its [[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D|3DS]] and [[Donkey Kong Country Returns HD|Nintendo Switch]] ports, Xylobone appears in the boss level of the [[Cliff (world)|Cliff]] world, [[Thugly's Highrise]]. As [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] approach [[Thugly]], Xylobone arrives alongside other Tiki Tak Tribe members on an airship. Xylobone then hypnotizes Thugly to fight the Kongs before jumping off the ship to hide behind him. | |||
In the final level of the game, [[Tiki Tong Terror]], Xylobone and the other high-ranking members of the Tiki Tak Tribe are converted into hands for [[Tiki Tong]]. | |||
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:40, February 3, 2025
| Xylobone | |
|---|---|
 Artwork from Donkey Kong Country Returns | |
| Species | Tiki |
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country Returns (2010) |
| Latest appearance | Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (2025) |
Xylobone[1][2][3], also referred to as Xylophone Tiki[4], is a high-ranking member of the Tiki Tak Tribe. Based off of the xylophone, its name is a portmanteau of "xylophone" and "bone", referencing its rib-like appearance.
History
Donkey Kong Country Returns (3D / HD)
In Donkey Kong Country Returns and its 3DS and Nintendo Switch ports, Xylobone appears in the boss level of the Cliff world, Thugly's Highrise. As Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong approach Thugly, Xylobone arrives alongside other Tiki Tak Tribe members on an airship. Xylobone then hypnotizes Thugly to fight the Kongs before jumping off the ship to hide behind him.
In the final level of the game, Tiki Tong Terror, Xylobone and the other high-ranking members of the Tiki Tak Tribe are converted into hands for Tiki Tong.
Super Smash Bros. series
In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Xylobone is mentioned in Thugly's trophy description.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Xylobone is part of the Tiki Tak Tribe spirit, which includes all of the members who hypnotize bosses in Donkey Kong Country Returns.
Gallery
Boss icon
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ザイロボーン[5] Zairobōn |
Xylobone | |
| French | Tiki Xylos[6] | Tiki and a combination of xylophone and os ("bone") | |
| German | Tiki Xylofono[7] | - | |
| Italian | Xilossofo[8] | - | |
| Spanish | Huesófono[9] | From hueso ("bone") and xilófono ("xylophone") |
References
- ^ nintendoamerica (January 23, 2025). Who's your pick for baddie-est baddie? #DonkeyKong Country Returns HD is out now!. Instagram. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
- ^ Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (British English version): Thugly trophy description
- ^ Donkey Kong Country Returns internal data
- ^ Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (American English version): Thugly trophy description
- ^ Treat (December 28, 2014). 【スマブラWiiU】フィギュア 全716種まとめ. YouTube (Japanese). Retrieved January 29, 2025.
- ^ Diddy64wii (December 24, 2022). Super Smash Bros. for Wii U - Tous les 743 trophées [FR]. YouTube (French). Retrieved January 29, 2025.
- ^ Midstrighter (August 12, 2018). ALLE TROPHÄEN GESAMMELT | Super Smash Bros. for WiiU #24 [ENDE]. YouTube (German). Retrieved January 29, 2025.
- ^ fabry90 (March 27, 2015). Super Smash Bros. Wii U - All 716 Trophies. YouTube (Italian). Retrieved January 29, 2025.
- ^ Voltar (January 25, 2015). Super Smash Bros. for WiiU - Trofeos del juego y su descripción. YouTube (Spanish). Retrieved January 29, 2025.
