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|image=[[Image:CoolDKJUNGLE.jpg{{!}}200px]] <br>'''Funky Kong''', the cool one.
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|full_name = Funky Kong
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
|first_appearance = ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
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|species = [[Kong]]
|affiliation=[[Kong Family]]
|affiliation = [[Kong Family]]
|latest_appearance=''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''
|latest_appearance = ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
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:''This article is about Donkey Kong's friend Funky. For other uses see [[Funky (disambiguation)]]
'''Funky Kong''' is a [[Kong]] inhabitant of [[Donkey Kong Island]] and member of the [[Kong Family]]; one of the hero [[Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong's]] best friends and allies, Funky Kong first appears in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' and has made various subsequent appearances since, often selling or offering some service to his friends, but he occasionally appears as a playable character as well.


'''Funky Kong''' is the coolest Kong on [[Donkey Kong Island]] and has a passion for surfing. He first appeared in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. In the game, Funky Kong operates [[Funky's Flights]], a small airport that allows [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] to travel to previously completed worlds. The two Kongs travel in the [[Jumbo Barrel]], a special barrel designed by Funky himself. The Jumbo Barrel resembles a normal barrel, except that it has the features of a jumbo jet attached to the barrel. Donkey and Diddy can use this special barrel to travel to the earlier levels of the game and earn a lot of extra lives before attempting some of the more difficult levels ahead.
== Appearances ==
[[Image:Funkykong.jpg|thumb|left|Funky Kong is almost always wearing his red bandana.]]


Funky Kong returns in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. In this game, Funky Kong provides the same service as he did in the previous adventure. The cool Kong opened up various airports, known as Funky’s Flights II, around [[Crocodile Isle]], the [[Kremling]] home island. However, flights are not free in this game, and Diddy or [[Dixie Kong]] have to cough up two [[Kong Family Coins]] before they can fly to previous worlds. In this game, the two Kongs ride in the [[Funky Barrel]], another flying barrel created by Funky. The Funky Barrel looks like a regular barrel except that it has wooden wings and a propeller attached to it.
=== ''Donkey Kong Country'' ===


Of course, Funky Kong reappears in the next sequel, ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''. In this game, Funky Kong owns a vehicle rental service known as [[Funky's Rentals]]. Using various vehicles, Dixie and [[Kiddy Kong]] can explore new areas of the [[Northern Kremisphere]]. If the two Kongs discover certain items during their adventure, they can bring them to Funky so that he can build new vehicles to allow further exploration of the continent. In this game, Funky Kong gives up the surfer look and becomes a mechanic, complete with blue jeans and a tool belt. However, he still keeps his trademark doo-rag.
Funky Kong first appears in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' as the proprietor of [[Funky's Flights]], an airplane service. Found in every area of Donkey Kong Island, Funky would allow both Donkey and [[Diddy Kong]]] to utilize his [[Jumbo Barrel]] to travel to areas of the island they have previously cleared of [[King K. Rool|King K. Rool's]] operatives.


After three games of running operations that revolve around transportation, Funky Kong decides to look for a new gig. In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', Funky opens up [[Funky's Armory]], a shop that sells various weapons to the Kong family. In the shop, Donkey Kong purchases the [[Coconut Shooter]], Diddy buys the [[Peanut Pop Gun]], [[Tiny Kong]] scores the [[Feather Bow]], [[Lanky Kong]] receives the [[Grape Shooter]], and [[Chunky Kong]] acquires the [[Pineapple Launcher]]. The five Kongs can return to Funky’s shop to purchase homing upgrades or extra ammunition. Additionally, Funky Kong will refill the Kongs entire supply ammunition whenever they visit him. In this game, Funky Kong completely changed his wardrobe as he wears camouflage gear, red goggles, a green cap (giving up the doo-rag), and has a large rocket strapped to his back.
=== ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' ===


In ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', Funky Kong finally becomes a playable character. He appears in the Jungle Jam mode and competes with Donkey, Diddy, and Dixie Kong in various mini-games. He is set to appear in the game's sequel, ''[[DK Jungle Climber]]''. In this game, he will run an airplane service, similar to his earlier games. However, the plane will run on oil barrels.
[[Image: Funkykong.jpg|thumb|right|Funky Kong, as he appears in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''.]]


[[Image:004.jpg|thumb|right|Funky Kong in ''[[Donkey Konga 3]]'']]  
Funky Kong returns in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', where his role is relatively the same as his debut appearance. Found  in [[Funky's Flights II]], which is located in every area of Crocodile Isle except the [[Lost World (Crocodile Isle)|Lost World]], Funky will allow Diddy and [[Dixie Kong]] to use his [[Funky Barrel]] to fly to areas of Crocodile Isle that they have previously visited; although, unlike in ''Donkey Kong Country'', the Kongs will need to pay a certain number of [[Banana Coin]]s to use the Funky Barrel, with only the first trip on it being free.
Funky Kong also appears in ''[[Donkey Konga 3]]''.
 
Funky Kong's role is expanded upon in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''. Here, Funky, instead of owning the Funky Barrel, has a [[Gyrocopter]], which he will allow Diddy and Dixie to borrow for their adventure if they succeed in beating a mini-game with it. Additionally, at the various Funky's Flights II on Crocodile Isle, Funky will give Diddy and Dixie [[DK Coin]]s if they beat his mini-games. Funky also appears at the ending of the game, planting a bomb on [[King K. Rool|Kaptain K. Rool’s]] [[Flying Krock]] and rescuing Diddy, Dixie, Donkey and [[Cranky Kong]] from it before his bomb detonates.
 
=== ''Donkey Kong Land 2'' ===
 
In ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' for the [[Game Boy]], Funky Kong’s role is exactly the same as in ‘’Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest’’, with him allowing Diddy and Dixie to use his Funky Barrel to travel, for a price.
 
=== ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' ===
 
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', Funky Kong runs [[Funky's Rentals]] in the [[Northern Kremisphere]]; at the beginning of the game, Dixie Kong must visit Funky in order to pick-up her cousin and partner throughout the game, [[Kiddy Kong]], as well as the [[Motor Boat]]. As Dixie and Kiddy progress through the game, they can gain various items and give them to Funky, who will use them to create new, more powerful vehicles for them to use and reach new locations.
 
Throughout ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', references to Funky working on a "secret project" are made by the [[Brothers Bear]]; if Dixie and Kiddy confront Funky about this, he will acknowledge that he is working on something, also saying that for a down payment of every DK Coin in the game, he will let the Kongs see what it is and let them use it. If the Kongs do bring Funky all the DK Coins obtainable, he will give them his Gyrocopter, which they can use to locate the [[Banana Bird Queen]] and her [[Banana Bird|last three children]].
 
In the Game Boy Advance port of ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', Funky Kong's role is essentially the same as in the original, with the only difference being that he will allow Dixie and Kiddy to play various mini-games in his shop; if the Kongs beat all these mini-games, Funky will reward them with a Banana Bird.
 
=== ''Donkey Kong 64'' ===
 
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', Funky runs [[Funky’s Armory]], which, as it's name implies, is a weapons shop which the Kongs can buy weapons and accessories for them, from. Funky Kong will also give away free ammunition if the Kongs visit him and he has nothing available for sale. In this game, Funky is located in every world, except [[Hideout Helm]].
 
During the ending cutscene of ''Donkey Kong 64'', it is Funky who delivers the final blow to [[King K. Rool|King Krusha K. Rool]]; as the [[Kremling]] King is distracted by [[Candy Kong]], Funky, equipped with a rocket launcher, fires a boot at him, which knocks King Krusha K. Rool through the ceiling of his arena and on to [[K. Lumsy Island]].
 
=== ''DK: King of Swing'' ===
 
Funky Kong’s role in ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' is largely minimal, with him appearing only in the opening cutscene, after King K. Rool steals all the Jungle Jam [[DK Coin|Medals]]. Though he does make his first playable appearance in the game’s Jungle Jam mode, where his partner is Dixie Kong.
 
=== ''DK: Jungle Climber'' ===
 
In ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', Funky, along with the bulk of the Kong Family, go on vacation to [[Sun Sun Island]]; when Donkey, Diddy, Cranky meet the [[banana]] alien [[Xananab]] and decide to help in his quest to reclaim his [[Crystal Banana]]s, Funky will reopen Funky's Flights. If the Kongs and Xananab collect a certain amount of [[Oil Barrel]]s, they can give them to him to power his [[Barrel Plane]], which can fly them to a smaller version of the island they’re on. Funky Kong is also playable in the game’s VS. Mode.
 
[[Image: Funky.jpg|thumb|right|Funky Kong in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''.]]
 
=== Other Appearances ===
 
Funky Kong appears as a playable character in the Japan-exclusive game ''[[Donkey Konga 3]]''; he also appears as an unlockable character in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'', where he is one the most physically powerful characters in the game, but so-so in  other stats; his main rival in ''Dnkey Kong Barrel Blast'' is the Kremling [[Kludge]].


[[Image:Funky.jpg|100px|thumb|left|Funky Kong in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''.]]
Funky Kong is a secret playable character in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. He is one of the most powerful characters, but very lacking in all other departments. His rival is [[Kludge]].
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== Appearances in Other Media ==
== Appearances in Other Media ==


[[Image: FunkyKong.JPG|thumb|left|Funky Kong, as he appeared in the TV series.]]
[[Image: FunkyKong.JPG|thumb|left|Funky Kong, as he appeared in the TV series.]]
=== Television ===


Funky Kong was a major character in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series. In the show, Funky Kong has noticeably tan fur as opposed to the brown fur he is traditionally depicted in. Funky Kong (like in the video games) loves to surf (but is never seen surfing) and runs an airline service. However, this Funky Kong is also very spiritual as he is often talking about karma. Funky is (of course) the best dancer on [[Donkey Kong Island|Kongo Bongo Island]]. He was portrayed by Damon D’Oliveira.
Funky Kong was a major character in the ''Donkey Kong Country'' television series. In the show, Funky Kong has noticeably tan fur as opposed to the brown fur he is traditionally depicted in. Funky Kong (like in the video games) loves to surf (but is never seen surfing) and runs an airline service. However, this Funky Kong is also very spiritual as he is often talking about karma. Funky is (of course) the best dancer on [[Donkey Kong Island|Kongo Bongo Island]]. He was portrayed by Damon D’Oliveira.
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Funky Kong is a Kong inhabitant of Donkey Kong Island and member of the Kong Family; one of the hero Donkey Kong's best friends and allies, Funky Kong first appears in the game Donkey Kong Country and has made various subsequent appearances since, often selling or offering some service to his friends, but he occasionally appears as a playable character as well.

Appearances

Donkey Kong Country

Funky Kong first appears in Donkey Kong Country as the proprietor of Funky's Flights, an airplane service. Found in every area of Donkey Kong Island, Funky would allow both Donkey and Diddy Kong] to utilize his Jumbo Barrel to travel to areas of the island they have previously cleared of King K. Rool's operatives.

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

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Funky Kong, as he appears in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

Funky Kong returns in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, where his role is relatively the same as his debut appearance. Found in Funky's Flights II, which is located in every area of Crocodile Isle except the Lost World, Funky will allow Diddy and Dixie Kong to use his Funky Barrel to fly to areas of Crocodile Isle that they have previously visited; although, unlike in Donkey Kong Country, the Kongs will need to pay a certain number of Banana Coins to use the Funky Barrel, with only the first trip on it being free.

Funky Kong's role is expanded upon in the Game Boy Advance version of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Here, Funky, instead of owning the Funky Barrel, has a Gyrocopter, which he will allow Diddy and Dixie to borrow for their adventure if they succeed in beating a mini-game with it. Additionally, at the various Funky's Flights II on Crocodile Isle, Funky will give Diddy and Dixie DK Coins if they beat his mini-games. Funky also appears at the ending of the game, planting a bomb on Kaptain K. Rool’s Flying Krock and rescuing Diddy, Dixie, Donkey and Cranky Kong from it before his bomb detonates.

Donkey Kong Land 2

In Donkey Kong Land 2 for the Game Boy, Funky Kong’s role is exactly the same as in ‘’Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest’’, with him allowing Diddy and Dixie to use his Funky Barrel to travel, for a price.

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, Funky Kong runs Funky's Rentals in the Northern Kremisphere; at the beginning of the game, Dixie Kong must visit Funky in order to pick-up her cousin and partner throughout the game, Kiddy Kong, as well as the Motor Boat. As Dixie and Kiddy progress through the game, they can gain various items and give them to Funky, who will use them to create new, more powerful vehicles for them to use and reach new locations.

Throughout Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, references to Funky working on a "secret project" are made by the Brothers Bear; if Dixie and Kiddy confront Funky about this, he will acknowledge that he is working on something, also saying that for a down payment of every DK Coin in the game, he will let the Kongs see what it is and let them use it. If the Kongs do bring Funky all the DK Coins obtainable, he will give them his Gyrocopter, which they can use to locate the Banana Bird Queen and her last three children.

In the Game Boy Advance port of Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, Funky Kong's role is essentially the same as in the original, with the only difference being that he will allow Dixie and Kiddy to play various mini-games in his shop; if the Kongs beat all these mini-games, Funky will reward them with a Banana Bird.

Donkey Kong 64

In Donkey Kong 64, Funky runs Funky’s Armory, which, as it's name implies, is a weapons shop which the Kongs can buy weapons and accessories for them, from. Funky Kong will also give away free ammunition if the Kongs visit him and he has nothing available for sale. In this game, Funky is located in every world, except Hideout Helm.

During the ending cutscene of Donkey Kong 64, it is Funky who delivers the final blow to King Krusha K. Rool; as the Kremling King is distracted by Candy Kong, Funky, equipped with a rocket launcher, fires a boot at him, which knocks King Krusha K. Rool through the ceiling of his arena and on to K. Lumsy Island.

DK: King of Swing

Funky Kong’s role in DK: King of Swing is largely minimal, with him appearing only in the opening cutscene, after King K. Rool steals all the Jungle Jam Medals. Though he does make his first playable appearance in the game’s Jungle Jam mode, where his partner is Dixie Kong.

DK: Jungle Climber

In DK: Jungle Climber, Funky, along with the bulk of the Kong Family, go on vacation to Sun Sun Island; when Donkey, Diddy, Cranky meet the banana alien Xananab and decide to help in his quest to reclaim his Crystal Bananas, Funky will reopen Funky's Flights. If the Kongs and Xananab collect a certain amount of Oil Barrels, they can give them to him to power his Barrel Plane, which can fly them to a smaller version of the island they’re on. Funky Kong is also playable in the game’s VS. Mode.

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Funky Kong in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast.

Other Appearances

Funky Kong appears as a playable character in the Japan-exclusive game Donkey Konga 3; he also appears as an unlockable character in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast, where he is one the most physically powerful characters in the game, but so-so in other stats; his main rival in Dnkey Kong Barrel Blast is the Kremling Kludge.

Appearances in Other Media

File:FunkyKong.JPG
Funky Kong, as he appeared in the TV series.

Television

Funky Kong was a major character in the Donkey Kong Country television series. In the show, Funky Kong has noticeably tan fur as opposed to the brown fur he is traditionally depicted in. Funky Kong (like in the video games) loves to surf (but is never seen surfing) and runs an airline service. However, this Funky Kong is also very spiritual as he is often talking about karma. Funky is (of course) the best dancer on Kongo Bongo Island. He was portrayed by Damon D’Oliveira.

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    Donkey Konga 3

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