Snowmads
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 A group of Snowmads, consisting of two Pointy Tucks and a Fish Poker Pops | |||
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2014) | ||
| Latest appearance | Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Nintendo Switch) (2018) | ||
| Leader | Lord Fredrik | ||
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- “These Snowmads are a real downer... And right in the middle of surfing season, too.”
- —Funky Kong, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
The Snowmads are the main antagonists in the game Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and its Nintendo Switch port. They are an organization of arctic and antarctic animals based on the stereotypical Vikings; hence, they are sometimes simply referred to as such.[1] The name "Snowmad" is a portmanteau of snow and nomad, as well as being a pun on "snowman". Led by Lord Fredrik, The Snowmads are said to be "hailing from the North Sea"[2] and are identifiable by their emblem, a snowflake, which is shown on their longships' sail rigs, flags, buckles, collars, streamers, suspenders, some Viking helmets, tents and Fredrik's throne.
The Snowmads set the events of the game in motion when Fredrik, using an enchanted horn, summons an ice dragon. The creature proceeds to blow the Kongs (Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, Cranky Kong, and Funky Kong) away from the island, allowing Fredrik's command ship to station itself on top of the island's Volcano. The Snowmads then seize the island and throw it into a state of perpetual winter, forcing the Kongs to take it back from them.
Throughout the course of the game, their main base is Donkey Kong Island, though, they have invaded every island that the Kongs arrive on. When the Kongs finally make it back to their island, they make their way to the top, where the command ship is stationed. When they reach the top, they confront Fredrik and a final showdown for the fate of the island ensues. When Fredrik is defeated, he is blasted out of the volcano, destroying his command ship in the process, and crashes into the sea where his remaining Snowmad ships are stationed, ending their reign over the island.
Snowmads are found on every isle that the Kongs go to; with the five islands controlled by a high-ranked member, whereas Donkey Kong Island is commanded by Lord Fredrik himself. They also appear to have great access to technology, as they are seen with mechs and cranes in certain levels.
Members
Bosses
- Pompy (Lost Mangroves)
- Skowl (Autumn Heights)
- Ba-Boom (Bright Savannah)
- Fugu (Sea Breeze Cove)
- Bashmaster (Juicy Jungle)
- Lord Fredrik (leader, commands Donkey Kong Island)
Enemies
Gallery
A Snowmad ship
Lord Fredrik's command ship
Members
Front view of a Pointy Tucks
Side view of a Pointy Tucks
Snowmads group art
A Walbrick
An Archy
A Hootz
A Hootz
A Fluff
A Waldough
A Tucks
Profiles
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
- Digital manual bio: "Hailing from the northern seas, these foes have frozen Donkey Kong Island and seek to claim it as their own."
- Prima Games guide (page 15): "The Snowmads hail from the northern lands and have encased Donkey Kong’s island in snow and ice. They seek to claim this land for their own."
- Nintendo Switch UK website: "The invading Snowmads have turfed the Kongs out of their beloved Donkey Kong Island and cast it into a deep freeze!"
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U trophy
| Name | Image | Appears in | American English description | British English description |
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| Snowmad Ship | 
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Wii U Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (02/2014) | While sailing the world in search of new lands, the Snowmads discover Donkey Kong Island. Viking-like thugs that they are, they freeze the whole island and take over. This small boat here is one of the vessels manned by minions. Lord Fredrik's ship, however, is MUCH bigger. Of course, it had to be—he's the Snowmad King, after all! | While sailing the world in search of new lands, the Snowmads discover Donkey Kong Island. Viking-like thugs that they are, they freeze the whole island and take over. This small boat here is one of the vessels manned by minions. Lord Fredrik's ship, however, is MUCH bigger. Of course, it had to be – he's the Snowmad King, after all! |
Theme
 Snowmads Theme - The theme that plays in Homecoming Hijinxs, Cliffside Slide, and Meltdown Mayhem | File info |
| Freezie Breezie - The theme that plays in Forest Folly and Icicle Arsenal | File info |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | ザ・スノーマッズ[?] Za Sunōmazzu |
The Snowmads | |
| German | (Den) Viehkingern aus dem Eismeer (Die) Viehkinger aus dem Eismeer[?] |
The Beastkings of the Arctic Sea; "Viehkinger" is a portmanteau of "vieh" (beasts) and "Vikings" | |
| Italian | Nevichinghi[?] | Portmanteau of "neve" (snow) and "Vichinghi" (Vikings) | |
| Portuguese (NOE) | Fresquitos do Mar do Norte Snowmads[?] |
North Sea Fresquitoes Snowmads |
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| Russian | Снежники[3] Snezhniki |
From "снег" (sneg, "snow") | |
| Spanish | Frigómadas[?] | A portmanteau of "frigo" (fridge) and "nómadas" (nomads) | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Invasores del Mar del Norte[?] | North Sea invaders |
References
- ^ "Help Donkey Kong and his friends save their home and banana hoard from marauding Vikings in the Donkey Kong Country™: Tropical Freeze game from Retro Studios." — Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, North American Nintendo eShop
- ^ Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze British English instruction manual (PDF). Tab 5: "About This Game".
- ^ Official Russian Nintendo website.
