Klump
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Klump is a large obese member of the Kremling Krew, he typically is used as a ground troop.
Although he has appeared in multiples in some games. It is confirmed that Klump is an individual as he is referred to as "Klump the Kremling" in the manual of Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong 64. The player's guide for Donkey Kong Country also suggests that he is one kremling. He is also one of K. Rool's generals according to the manual of Donkey Kong 64.
History
Donkey Kong Country/Land series
Donkey Kong Country
Klump first appears in Donkey Kong Country as semi-common enemies. Due to his helmet Klump cannot be hurt by some attacks (such as Diddy Kong jumping on them). Klump can only be harmed by either a frontal attack (such as Diddy's cartwheel), Donkey Kong jumping on him, or by having a barrel thrown at him.
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest
In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest an enemy similar to Klump, called Kannon appears. According to the manual this enemy is Klump dressed like a pirate. Kannon also appear in Donkey Kong Land 2.
Donkey Kong Country TV series
In the Donkey Kong Country animated series a Klump, aptly named General Klump, is one of King K. Rool's generals. Despite his fearsome appearance, Klump was actually a big softy on the inside.
Donkey Kong 64
Klump make a reappearance in Donkey Kong 64. Here, he is much larger and has an odd pinkish colouration. He can attack the Kongs physically and throw unripe, green orange grenades. He can also be seen eating his orange grenades, which is comically followed by an explosion in his stomache, causing him to burp. Although the Kongs can attack Klump, he can only be defeated by using a shockwave attack or an orange grenade.
Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast
Klump is a character in the game Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast. His appearance has changed, as he wears a bucket on his head, green camo pants, and is dark brown in color, as well as being larger than King K. Rool. He is a rival for Lanky Kong as suggested by their stats.
Trivia
- The beta version of Donkey Kong Country had Klumps being immune to Donkey Kong's jump attacks. In the final game, Klumps were only immune to Diddy Kong's jump attacks, while Donkey Kong can defeat them with any attack method.
| Kremlings | |
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| Characters | Congazuma • Cranky K. Rool • Draglinger • General Klump • Giant Viking Kremling • Green Kroc • Jr. Klap Trap • Junklomp • K. Lumsy • Kalypso • Kaptain Skurvy • Kass • Kerozene • King K. Rool • King Kut Out • Kip • Klubba • Kleever • Kludge • Krunch • Krunch's mother • Krusha • Krushy • Kudgel • Kutlass • Mega Amp • Okusan • Quint Skurvy • Resident demon |
| Species | Bazuka • Ghost • Kaboing • Kaboom • Kackle • Kannon • Kasplat • Klampon • Klank • Klaptrap • Klasp • Klinger • Kloak • Klobber • Klomp • Klump • Knocka • Kobble • Koin • Koindozer • Kopter • Kosha • Kracka • Krash • Kremling boater • Kremling cop • Krimp • Kritter • Kroc • Krockhead • Krook • Krumple • Kruncha • Krusha • Kuchuka • Kuff 'n' Klout • Kutlass • Re-Koil • Robokremling • Rock Kroc • Shroom • Skeleton Kremling • Skidda • Super Team goalie |
