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{{quote2|This [[Kremling]] hides in a [[barrel]]. When you get close, he pops out and tries to push you around.|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' SNES instruction booklet, page 28}}
{{quote2|This [[Kremling]] hides in a [[barrel]]. When you get close, he pops out and tries to push you around.|''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' SNES instruction booklet, page 28}}
'''Klobbers'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet, [[Media:DKC2 Manual 28-29.jpg|page 28]].</ref> (also referred to as '''Kremlings (in a Barrel)''' in the ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' [[Prima Games]] guide<ref>Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, and Donato Tica. ''Donkey Kong 64'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. [[Media:DK64 Prima 16.jpg|Page 16]].</ref>) are [[Kremling]] enemies who wear a [[barrel]] for a disguise, and their first appearance is in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. Klobbers have a [[TNT Barrel]]-wearing variant named [[Kaboom]]s.
'''Klobbers'''<ref>''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet, [[Media:DKC2 Manual 28-29.jpg|page 28]].</ref> (also referred to as '''Kremlings (in a Barrel)''' in the ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' [[Prima Games]] guide<ref>Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, and Donato Tica. ''Donkey Kong 64'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide. [[Media:DK64 Prima 16.jpg|Page 16]].</ref>) are [[Kremling]] enemies who wear a [[barrel]] for a disguise, and their first appearance is in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. Klobbers have a [[TNT Barrel]]-wearing variant named [[Kaboom]]s, and for ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', Klobbers were succeeded by [[Knocka]]s.
 
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', [[Knocka]]s served as the replacement for Klobbers.


==History==
==History==
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====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
[[File:Klobber Karnage DKC2.png|thumb|left|A Klobber in its titular level, Klobber Karnage, in ''Donkey Kong Country 2''.]]
[[File:Klobber Karnage DKC2.png|thumb|left|A Klobber in its titular level, Klobber Karnage, in ''Donkey Kong Country 2''.]]
Klobbers are common enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. From a distance, Klobbers look like an ordinary [[barrel]], as they are hiding inside the barrel. When [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] approach a Klobber, it reveals itself and runs after the [[Kong]]s, attempting to repeatedly knock into them. Unlike most enemies, this does not injure the Kongs directly, but it can lead them into being pushed into a pit or another harmful obstacle. As Klobbers move around, they make a similar noise to the sound of tires screeching.
Klobbers are common enemies in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. At first, a Klobber looks like an ordinary [[barrel]], which they hide inside of, but when [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]] approach a Klobber, it reveals itself and runs after the [[Kong]]s, attempting to repeatedly knock into them. As it runs, Klobbers makes a noise similar to the sound of tires screeching. Unlike most other enemies, Klobbers cannot hurt the Kongs on contact, but it can push them into a [[pit]] or a different hazard, including an enemy. A Klobber stops moving and retreats into its barrel for a short time if the Kongs either jump onto it or throw a projectile at it. If the Kongs are quick enough, they can grab the Barrel that the Klobber is hiding in and throw it like an ordinary barrel, defeating the contained Klobber in the process. Klobbers can also be defeated if they touch a hazard that can damage the Kongs themselves, such as [[bramble]]s.
 
The Kongs can make a Klobber temporarily stop and retreat inside of its barrel by either jumping on it or throwing something at it. If the Kongs are quick enough, they can grab the Barrel before the Klobber re-emerges from it, and use it just like a normal Barrel. By tossing the Barrel, the Kongs destroy it, defeating the contained Klobber in the process. Klobbers can also be defeated if they touch any environmental hazards that can damage the Kongs, such as [[bramble]]s.
 
Aside from [[Kaboom]]s, there are two additional variants of Klobber: yellow ones and gray, red-eyed ones. They share the same traits as ordinary Klobbers, although the yellow ones cause the Kongs to drop a [[Banana Bunch]] each time it rams into them, while the gray ones cause them to drop a [[Red Balloon]] for each hit; the Kongs have to quickly recollect the items before they disappear. Both the yellow and gray Klobbers appear in the later levels and appear less frequently than green Klobbers. Gray Klobbers are even less common than yellow ones, and mostly only appear in later [[K. Rool's Keep]] levels and the [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lost World]] levels. There is even a Lost World level named after Klobbers, titled [[Klobber Karnage (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Klobber Karnage]], and all three types of Klobbers appear throughout.


In the end credits, Klobbers appear under the "[[Kremling Kuthroats]]" enemy class.
Aside from [[Kaboom]]s, which also appear, Klobbers have two additional color variations of their own: yellow ones and gray ones with red eyes. The difference is that each time a yellow Klobber hits Diddy and Dixie, they drop a [[Banana Bunch]], while the gray ones cause them to drop a [[Red Balloon]] for each hit; for either type, the Kongs have to quickly recollect the items before they disappear. Both the yellow and gray Klobbers are less common, especially the latter type, and mostly just appear in later [[K. Rool's Keep]] levels and [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Lost World]] levels. All three Klobber types appear throughout [[Klobber Karnage (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest)|Klobber Karnage]]. In the end credits, Klobbers all appear under the "[[Kremling Kuthroats]]" enemy class.
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====''Donkey Kong Land 2''====
====''Donkey Kong Land 2''====
Klobbers make their second appearance in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', where due to the Game Boy's limited color palette, they are not featured in color varieties. As such, all the Klobbers in this game act like green Klobbers. Their titular level, [[Klobber Karnage (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Klobber Karnage]], also reappears but with an entirely different layout. Klobbers appear in "The Baddies" category of the end credits.
Klobbers make their second appearance in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. Every Klobber acts like the standard green type, as the Game Boy screen does not allow for their distinct properties to be showcased. Their titular level, [[Klobber Karnage (Donkey Kong Land 2)|Klobber Karnage]], also returns, but with an entirely different layout. Klobbers appear in "The Baddies" category of the end credits.


====''Donkey Kong 64''====
====''Donkey Kong 64''====
[[File:Klobber DK64.png|thumb|80px|''Donkey Kong 64'' model]]
[[File:Klobber DK64.png|thumb|80px|''Donkey Kong 64'' model]]
Green Klobbers and [[Kaboom|TNT Bomber]]s also return in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. They are uncommon enemies, and are only found in parts of [[Angry Aztec]], [[Gloomy Galleon]], and [[Crystal Caves]]. This time, Klobbers shout "C'mon" when encountered and can damage the active Kong by running into them or if they attempt direct attacks to them. Klobbers can be defeated from the shockwave attack, an [[orange]], or a musical instrument move.
Green Klobbers and [[Kaboom|TNT Bomber]]s also return in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. They are uncommon enemies, appearing only in [[Angry Aztec]], [[Gloomy Galleon]], and [[Crystal Caves]]. When encountered, Klobbers shout "C'mon" and can damage a Kong by running into them or if the Kong tries to directly attack them. A Klobber can be defeated from either shockwave attack, an [[orange]], or a musical instrument move.
 
In addition, Klobbers are no longer wearing hoop earrings as their small ears were removed, most likely due to hardware limitations.


====''Donkey Konga 2''====
====''Donkey Konga 2''====
In ''[[Donkey Konga 2]]'', Klobbers make a cameo appearance in the Freestyle Zone as one of the characters whose artwork briefly displays on-screen while the player hits the beats.
In ''[[Donkey Konga 2]]'', Klobber is one of the character artworks that can briefly appear on-screen while the player hits the beats.


====''DK: Jungle Climber''====
====''DK: Jungle Climber''====
Klobbers reappear in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''. In this game, they climb on [[Peg]]s and they try to bounce into the Kongs. Only two Klobbers appear in the game, in the [[Spooky Woods]] area. They appear in a very foggy area, and the player must look at the map on the bottom screen to refer to their location on the [[Peg Board]]s. They are the only Kremlings other than the Kritters to appear in this game.
Klobbers reappear in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', as the only other Kremling enemies other than Kritter. A Klobber's behavior involves it climbing on [[Peg]]s and trying to bounce into the Kongs. Only two Klobbers appear, both within a very foggy area of [[Spooky Woods]], and the player has to refer to the bottom screen's map to determine where the Klobbers are on [[Peg Board]]s.


===''Super Mario-Kun''===
===''Super Mario-kun''===
[[File:KlobberKun.jpg|thumb|100px|left|A Klobber in ''Super Mario-Kun'']]
[[File:KlobberKun.jpg|thumb|100px|left|A Klobber in ''Super Mario-Kun'']]
A Klobber makes a brief cameo in Volume 14 of ''[[Super Mario-Kun]]''. The last part of the book has a series of comics based on ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', including a 'find the differences' activity between several enemies, including Klobber.
A Klobber makes a brief cameo in Volume 14 of ''[[Super Mario-kun]]''. The last part of the book has a series of comics based on ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', including a 'find the differences' activity between several enemies, including Klobber.
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==General information==
==General information==
===Physical appearance===
===Physical appearance===
Klobbers are green-skinned, have a light green belly, and black eye (as shown from its purple eyelid). Klobbers have small ears, and each one has a large hoop earring pierced into them. As shown in their official artwork render, Klobbers have a patch on their right cheek.
Klobbers are green-skinned, have a light green belly, and black eye (as shown from its purple eyelid). Klobbers have small ears, and each one has a large hoop earring pierced into them. As shown in their official artwork render, Klobbers have a patch on their right cheek. In ''Donkey Kong 64'', Klobbers no longer wear hoop earrings.


In most of their appearances, the barrel worn by Klobbers are missing both the bottom and top lids, although in ''Donkey Kong 64'', the top lid is placed on Klobber's head. As Klobbers move around, they carry their barrel around with them, and only poke out their head and feet. Klobbers stick their feet out from the bottom of the barrel. They have three big toes, each one sporting a large claw-shaped toenail.
In most of their appearances, the barrel worn by Klobbers are missing both the bottom and top lids, although in ''Donkey Kong 64'', the top lid is placed on Klobber's head. As Klobbers move around, they carry their barrel around with them, and only poke out their head and feet. Klobbers stick their feet out from the bottom of the barrel. They have three big toes, each one sporting a large claw-shaped toenail.
==Profiles==
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
'''Instruction booklet''':
*"''This Kremling hides in a barrel. When you get close, he pops out and tries to push you around.''"
'''Instruction booklet (GBA)''':
*"''This oddball hides in a barrel. When you get close, he pops out and tries to push you around.''"
'''Player's Guide'''
*"''A Green Klobber will try to push you around, but the Yelow Klobber steal bananas, and the Black Klobber steal lives. The Red Klobber hides in TNT Barrels and has a special name: Kaboom.''"
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
'''Prima's official game guide''':
*"''These cowardly Kremlings think a barrel will project them, but barrels can't withstand an Orange's explosion. Some Kremlings hide in TNT Barrel: keep your distance.''"


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Klobber DKJC.png|Sprite in ''DK: Jungle Climber''
Klobber DKJC.png|Sprite in ''DK: Jungle Climber''
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==Profiles==
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
'''Instruction booklet''':
*"''This Kremling hides in a barrel. When you get close, he pops out and tries to push you around.''"
'''Instruction booklet (GBA)''':
*"''This oddball hides in a barrel. When you get close, he pops out and tries to push you around.''"
'''Player's Guide'''
*"''A Green Klobber will try to push you around, but the Yelow Klobber steal bananas, and the Black Klobber steal lives. The Red Klobber hides in TNT Barrels and has a special name: Kaboom.''"
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
'''Prima's official game guide''':
*"''These cowardly Kremlings think a barrel will project them, but barrels can't withstand an Orange's explosion. Some Kremlings hide in TNT Barrel: keep your distance.''"


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==

Revision as of 21:29, November 1, 2023

Klobber
Artwork of Klobber for Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
First appearance Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
Latest appearance DK: Jungle Climber (2007)
Variant of Kremling
Variants
Derived subjects

Template:Quote2 Klobbers[1] (also referred to as Kremlings (in a Barrel) in the Donkey Kong 64 Prima Games guide[2]) are Kremling enemies who wear a barrel for a disguise, and their first appearance is in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Klobbers have a TNT Barrel-wearing variant named Kabooms, and for Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and Donkey Kong Land III, Klobbers were succeeded by Knockas.

History

Donkey Kong franchise

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Diddy and Dixie Kong find a Klobber in Klobber Karnage of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.
A Klobber in its titular level, Klobber Karnage, in Donkey Kong Country 2.

Klobbers are common enemies in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. At first, a Klobber looks like an ordinary barrel, which they hide inside of, but when Diddy and Dixie approach a Klobber, it reveals itself and runs after the Kongs, attempting to repeatedly knock into them. As it runs, Klobbers makes a noise similar to the sound of tires screeching. Unlike most other enemies, Klobbers cannot hurt the Kongs on contact, but it can push them into a pit or a different hazard, including an enemy. A Klobber stops moving and retreats into its barrel for a short time if the Kongs either jump onto it or throw a projectile at it. If the Kongs are quick enough, they can grab the Barrel that the Klobber is hiding in and throw it like an ordinary barrel, defeating the contained Klobber in the process. Klobbers can also be defeated if they touch a hazard that can damage the Kongs themselves, such as brambles.

Aside from Kabooms, which also appear, Klobbers have two additional color variations of their own: yellow ones and gray ones with red eyes. The difference is that each time a yellow Klobber hits Diddy and Dixie, they drop a Banana Bunch, while the gray ones cause them to drop a Red Balloon for each hit; for either type, the Kongs have to quickly recollect the items before they disappear. Both the yellow and gray Klobbers are less common, especially the latter type, and mostly just appear in later K. Rool's Keep levels and Lost World levels. All three Klobber types appear throughout Klobber Karnage. In the end credits, Klobbers all appear under the "Kremling Kuthroats" enemy class.

Donkey Kong Land 2

Klobbers make their second appearance in Donkey Kong Land 2. Every Klobber acts like the standard green type, as the Game Boy screen does not allow for their distinct properties to be showcased. Their titular level, Klobber Karnage, also returns, but with an entirely different layout. Klobbers appear in "The Baddies" category of the end credits.

Donkey Kong 64

Klobber, from Donkey Kong 64.
Donkey Kong 64 model

Green Klobbers and TNT Bombers also return in Donkey Kong 64. They are uncommon enemies, appearing only in Angry Aztec, Gloomy Galleon, and Crystal Caves. When encountered, Klobbers shout "C'mon" and can damage a Kong by running into them or if the Kong tries to directly attack them. A Klobber can be defeated from either shockwave attack, an orange, or a musical instrument move.

Donkey Konga 2

In Donkey Konga 2, Klobber is one of the character artworks that can briefly appear on-screen while the player hits the beats.

DK: Jungle Climber

Klobbers reappear in DK: Jungle Climber, as the only other Kremling enemies other than Kritter. A Klobber's behavior involves it climbing on Pegs and trying to bounce into the Kongs. Only two Klobbers appear, both within a very foggy area of Spooky Woods, and the player has to refer to the bottom screen's map to determine where the Klobbers are on Peg Boards.

Super Mario-kun

Klobber
A Klobber in Super Mario-Kun

A Klobber makes a brief cameo in Volume 14 of Super Mario-kun. The last part of the book has a series of comics based on Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, including a 'find the differences' activity between several enemies, including Klobber.

General information

Physical appearance

Klobbers are green-skinned, have a light green belly, and black eye (as shown from its purple eyelid). Klobbers have small ears, and each one has a large hoop earring pierced into them. As shown in their official artwork render, Klobbers have a patch on their right cheek. In Donkey Kong 64, Klobbers no longer wear hoop earrings.

In most of their appearances, the barrel worn by Klobbers are missing both the bottom and top lids, although in Donkey Kong 64, the top lid is placed on Klobber's head. As Klobbers move around, they carry their barrel around with them, and only poke out their head and feet. Klobbers stick their feet out from the bottom of the barrel. They have three big toes, each one sporting a large claw-shaped toenail.

Profiles

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Instruction booklet:

  • "This Kremling hides in a barrel. When you get close, he pops out and tries to push you around."

Instruction booklet (GBA):

  • "This oddball hides in a barrel. When you get close, he pops out and tries to push you around."

Player's Guide

  • "A Green Klobber will try to push you around, but the Yelow Klobber steal bananas, and the Black Klobber steal lives. The Red Klobber hides in TNT Barrels and has a special name: Kaboom."

Donkey Kong 64

Prima's official game guide:

  • "These cowardly Kremlings think a barrel will project them, but barrels can't withstand an Orange's explosion. Some Kremlings hide in TNT Barrel: keep your distance."

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese クロバー
Kurobā
バナナクロバー
Banana Kurobā
キラークロバー
Kirā Kurobā
[?]
Klobber

Banana Klobber (Yellow)

Killer Klobber (Gray)
Italian Bottidrillo[?] From botte (barrel) and coccodrillo (crocodile)
Spanish Klobber[?] -

References

  1. ^ Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest instruction booklet, page 28.
  2. ^ Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, and Donato Tica. Donkey Kong 64 Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Page 16.