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|image=[[File:Kiddy Kong.jpg|200px]]
|image=[[File:Kiddy Kong running DKC3 artwork.jpg|200px]]<br>Kiddy Kong in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
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|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' ([[List of games by date#1996|1996]])
|species=[[Kong]]
|latest_appearance=''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'' (cameo) (2023)  
|latest_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]]'' (Game Boy Advance remake) ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])
|latest_portrayal=[[Chris Sutherland]] ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])
|latest_portrayal=[[Chris Sutherland]] ([[List of games by date#2005|2005]])
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'''Kiddy Kong''' is a playable character and the sidekick of [[Dixie Kong]] in the games ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. Additionally, Kiddy Kong is the cousin of Dixie and her sister, [[Tiny Kong]], and the younger brother of [[Chunky Kong]].<ref>http://vgchat.info/forum/threads/20686-Donkey-Kong-64-Instruction-Manual</ref> Overall, Kiddy Kong is the youngest member of the [[Kong Family]]. Kiddy Kong's most notable attribute is his incredible strength. In spite of his youthful age, he rivals [[Donkey Kong]] himself in terms of size and sheer physical power.
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'''Kiddy Kong''', known in Japan as '''Dinky Kong''', is a playable character and the sidekick of [[Dixie Kong]] in the games ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. Kiddy is the cousin of Dixie and her sister, [[Tiny Kong]], and the baby brother of [[Chunky Kong]].<ref>[http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_N64/Manual/formated/Donkey_Kong_64_-_1999_-_Nintendo.pdf ''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction manual]</ref> Kiddy Kong is the youngest member of the [[Kong]] family, and his most notable attributes are his strength and weight, due to his huge body, despite his young age. He is one of three Kongs who have not made any physical appearances in games not developed by [[Rare Ltd.|Rare]], the others being [[Swanky Kong]] and Chunky Kong.
==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''===
====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
[[File:Hover Craft DKC3 GBA.png|thumb|left|Artwork of Kiddy and Dixie riding the [[Hover Craft]] in ''Donkey Kong Country 3'']]
[[File:Dkc3-hovercraft65.jpg|thumb|Artwork of Kiddy and Dixie riding the [[Hover Craft]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3]]''.]]
In ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'', Kiddy is first found by Dixie at [[Funky's Rentals]], where [[Funky Kong]] gives her Kiddy to babysit. Together, the two [[Kong]]s start their adventure searching for the missing [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]]. At the end of their adventure in [[Kastle Kaos]], they discover the new leader of the [[Kremling Krew]], [[KAOS]], is a robot operated by [[King K. Rool|Baron K. Roolenstein]]. In the post-game, [[Wrinkly Kong]] asks both Kongs to find the hidden [[Banana Bird]]s hidden across the Northern Kremisphere to rescue the imprisoned [[Banana Queen]].
Months after the Kong Family's victory against [[Kaptain K. Rool]] and his [[Kremling Krew]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', Kiddy Kong visits [[Funky Kong]] at [[Funky's Rentals|his shop]] in the [[Northern Kremisphere]]. The young toddler spends his time playing with the various unusual items he can find in Funky's Rentals. Of course playing for Kiddy Kong involves activities such as chewing on old spare tires. In fact, as Kiddy is gnawing on a tire, [[Dixie Kong]] happens upon Funky's Rentals. His cousin is searching for Donkey and [[Diddy Kong]], who had gone exploring the [[Donkey Kong Island|DK Isles]] but had not returned home for two days. Funky tells Dixie that the only visitor he had all week was Kiddy. Knowing that the toddler's strength could come in handy in her search, Funky asks if Dixie wants to take Kiddy along with her. Dixie agrees, and together they journey through the Northern Kremisphere on the hunt for Donkey and Diddy Kong.


While on their journey, Dixie and Kiddy Kong notice an unusual amount of [[Kremling]] activity in the Northern Kremisphere, inferring that the Kremling Krew may have been responsible for the disappearance of Donkey and Diddy Kong. During their exploration of the Kremling factories on [[Mekanos]], the [[Kong]]s are confronted by the robotic entity known as [[KAOS]]. The robot vows to destroy the Kongs, as he is apparently the new master of the Kremling Krew. Although the robot put up a tough fight, Kiddy's strength combined with Dixie's agility eventually overwhelms KAOS. The robot retreats, and the Kongs continue their search for Donkey and Diddy. Ultimately, Kiddy and Dixie Kong track KAOS to [[Kastle KAOS|his castle]] in [[KAOS Kore]]. After besting the robot in another fight, the Kongs discover King K. Rool, in his Baron K. Roolenstein alias, controlling KAOS from behind the scenes. The de facto Kremling Master engages the Kongs in battle. Although Roolenstein uses a number of advanced weapons against the Kongs, Dixie and Kiddy Kong eventually emerge victorious. In the end, Donkey and Diddy Kong are revealed to be inside of KAOS during the entire adventure. They essentially served as the batteries that powered the powerful robot. With Donkey and Diddy Kong rescued, and K. Rool defeated, Dixie and Kiddy Kong emerge as heroes.
In the Game Boy Advance version, Kiddy, being a baby, is unable to compete in the [[Swanky's Dash]] minigame, so only Dixie can participate.


[[File:EllieKiddy65.jpg|thumb|left|170px|Kiddy Kong riding on [[Ellie the Elephant]].]]
===''Donkey Kong Land III''===
However, their adventure is far from over. Kiddy and Dixie Kong are also charged by [[Wrinkly Kong]] with finding the [[Banana Bird]]s hidden across the continent. After defeating Baron K. Roolenstein again in the hidden world of [[Krematoa]], collecting all the [[DK Coin]]s of the Northern Kremisphere, and acquiring the [[Gyrocopter]] from Funky Kong, Dixie and Kiddy Kong are able to find all the Banana Birds. After traveling to [[Wrinkly's Save Cave]], the birds bring the Kongs before the [[Banana Bird Queen]], who had been imprisoned by Baron K. Roolenstein. With all the birds united, the queen is able to free herself from her enchanted prison. Ultimately, the Banana Bird Queen is successful in driving Roolenstein out of the Northern Kremisphere. As Baron K. Roolenstein attempts to escape the continent in a [[hovercraft]], the Banana Bird Queen launches a giant egg at the Kremling leader. Kiddy and Dixie Kong ride on the top of this egg to its inevitable target. The egg crashes directly into K. Rool, trapping the Kremling leader inside, while Kiddy and Dixie Kong joyfully sit on top of the Kremling's new prison.
[[File:Kiddy Kong DKL3.png|thumb|Kiddy Kong, as he appears in ''Donkey Kong Land III'']]
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In ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong enroll in a contest in searching for the [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Land III)|Lost World]], and Dixie is left behind to babysit Kiddy Kong. She decides to participate in the contest and takes Kiddy along with her. The Kongs find out that Baron K. Roolenstein and the Kremling Krew are also searching for the Lost World. After defeating Baron K. Roolenstein, Dixie and Kiddy prove themselves heroic. It can be assumed that they won the Lost World contest.
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===''Club Nintendo''===
===''Club Nintendo''===
===="Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24"====
===="Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24"====
[[File:KiddyKongCN.jpg|thumb|left|Kiddy Kong as he appears in "[[Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24]]."]]
[[File:KiddyKongCN.jpg|thumb|left|Kiddy Kong as he appears in "[[Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24]]."]]
During the events of the ''[[Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24]]", a huge [[UFO]] begins pulling the [[Earth]] away from the sun, resulting in a sudden drop of temperature all over the planet. This also affects the Kongs' jungle, so Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, and [[Cranky Kong]] set off to carry out negotiations with the aliens. The young Kiddy Kong joins them on their mission into space. However, he stays in the space shuttle with Cranky Kong, while Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and Dixie Kong begin discussions with the aliens. Their mission ultimately ends in success, and the aliens leave the planet in peace. At the end of the comic, Donkey Kong is depicted joyfully throwing Kiddy Kong in the air.
In the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24]]", a huge [[UFO]] begins pulling the [[Earth]] away from the sun, resulting in a sudden drop of temperature all over the planet. This also affects the Kongs' jungle, so Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, and [[Cranky Kong]] set off to carry out negotiations with the aliens. Kiddy Kong joins them on their mission into space. However, he stays in the space shuttle with Cranky Kong, while Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and Dixie Kong begin discussions with the aliens. Their mission ultimately ends in success, and the aliens leave the planet in peace. At the end of the comic, Donkey Kong is depicted joyfully throwing Kiddy Kong in the air.
 
===''Uho'uho Daishizen Gag: Donkey Kong''===
[[File:Donkey Kong volume 1 chapter 7.jpg|thumb|120px|The cover page of the chapter starring Kiddy]]
Kiddy appears in one chapter of the ''[[Uho'uho Daishizen Gag: Donkey Kong]]'' manga, in a semi-adaptation of the "[[Baby Kong Blues]]" episode, replacing the [[Baby Kong|titular character]].
 
[[Funky Kong]] is taking care of his little cousin Kiddy when work calls and he asks DK to watch him in the meantime. DK can hardly deal with Kiddy's strength and, on his way to greet Candy, loses the baby and goes on a wild-goose chase in order to save him from the dangers like the [[Bluster Barrelworks|Barrelworks]]' conveyor belts, the factory's [[Rocket Barrel]], a lake full of giant [[Bitesize]]s, and a waterfall. Similar to the show, Kiddy comes undamaged from all of these situations, unlike DK who is worn out by the time Funky returns to take his baby cousin back.
 
Unlike Baby Kong, Kiddy has no misadventures with the Kremlings.
 
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
While Kiddy does not physically appear in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', he is mentioned in the game's manual as being the younger brother of Chunky.
 
===''Donkey Konga 2''===
In ''[[Donkey Konga 2]]'', Kiddy is mentioned in one of [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]]'s notes. In it, Dixie states that he played the [[bongo]]s for the first time and understood the principle of hitting both sides at the same time immediately. Due to a translation oversight, Kiddy is referred to as '''Dinky''', his Japanese name.
 
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
Kiddy Kong appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as part of Dixie Kong's enhanced [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]], which uses the same box artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' He does not have his own spirit, however.
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===''The Super Mario Bros. Movie''===
[[File:TSMBM Rainbow Road 2.jpg|thumb|300px|Kiddy Kong as seen in ''The Super Mario Bros. Movie'' (farthest to the left)]]
Kiddy Kong makes a cameo appearance in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]''. As part of the [[Great Kong Army]], he is enlisted by [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]] and [[Toad]] to join the raid on [[Bowser]]. The Great Kong Army races along [[Rainbow Road]] on their way to [[Bowser's Castle]], but because of Bowser's prior knowledge of the attempted attack, they are ambushed by Bowser's army.<ref>Nintendo of America (November 29, 2022). [https://youtu.be/ohJrpHUoZ10?t=261 The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct – 11.29.2022 (Second Trailer)]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved November 29, 2022.</ref> Although it is still a minor appearance, the film marks Kiddy Kong's first physical appearance in over 17 years since the Game Boy Advance remake of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 3]]''.
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===''Donkey Kong Land'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Land III''====
[[File:DKL3Kiddy65.jpg|thumb|Kiddy Kong, as he appears in ''Donkey Kong Land III'']]
Soon after the events of ''Donkey Kong Country 3'', Kiddy Kong goes on another adventure through the Northern Kremisphere. During the events of ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', Kiddy Kong joins Dixie Kong in her quest to find the [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Land III)|Lost World]]. A contest to find the Lost World is being held in the Northern Kremisphere, and the one who finds the hidden land first is rewarded with great treasures. As usual, Donkey and Diddy Kong leave in search of the Lost World without asking Dixie to join them. To show the heroes that she is just as adventurous as they were, she takes Kiddy Kong under her wing again. Dixie Kong is out to prove that she and Kiddy Kong can best Donkey and Diddy Kong as the superior adventurers. Unfortunately, Baron K. Roolenstein, now restored to power in the Kremling Krew, is also looking for the Lost World. After traveling through many lands, Kiddy and Dixie Kong ultimately discover the Lost World and confront Roolenstein in combat. Of course, they once again best the Kremling leader. In the end, Dixie and Kiddy Kong prove they are every bit as heroic as Donkey and Diddy Kong. Not only do they discover the Lost World before the duo, they also manage to defeat the Kremling Krew on their own a second time.
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===''Donkey Konga'' series===
===Unused appearances===
====''Donkey Konga 2''====
[[File:Kiddy and Ellie Donkey Kong Racing.png|thumb|left|Kiddy riding Ellie at the end of the ''Donkey Kong Racing'' trailer]]
In ''[[Donkey Konga 2]]'', Kiddy is mentioned in one of [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]]'s notes. In it, Dixie states that he played the [[bongo]]s for the first time and understood the principle of hitting both sides at the same time immediately. Due to a translation oversight, Kiddy is referred to as '''Dinky''', his Japanese name.
Kiddy Kong was intended to appear in the unreleased [[Nintendo GameCube]] game ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''. He can be seen riding [[Ellie the Elephant]] at the end of the trailer.
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==General information==
===Physical description===
[[File:Kiddy Kong DKC3 solo art.jpg|thumb|120px|left|Kiddy Kong standing]]
Kiddy Kong has the typical apelike attributes associated with every Kong, and his appearance has currently never changed. He is a portly toddler who wears light blue pajamas and sometimes a green pacifier (which he is only shown wearing in his artwork and never in-game). His pajamas are short sleeved with a few yellow, round buttons on them, and his pants go all the way around his feet. Because of Kiddy's short and small legs, his pajamas appear to be a little too big for him. Kiddy's arms, however, appear to be quite long and burly, displaying his strength. Even as a toddler, he is much bigger than his partner, Dixie Kong, in size, and is about the same size as Donkey Kong. However, because he is so large, he is shown to be very heavy, and he can hardly be lifted up by Dixie.
 
Kiddy Kong's hair appears to be a dark brown color, but it is a little brighter near the top of his head, which forms a point similar to Donkey Kong's hair. His eyes are also brown, and they resemble Dixie and Diddy Kong's large eyes. Kiddy is shown to be a little chubby, as his mouth is much bigger than any other part of his face. While his mouth is very big, he has very small ears and a tiny nose. Kiddy is overall the youngest member of the Kong family, being three years old.<ref>Rare. [https://web.archive.org/web/19980705012613/http://www.rare.co.uk/recent/games/dkc/castlist/cast_kiddy.html Kiddy Kong]. ''Rarewhere: DKC Trilogy Cast List'' (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine). Retrieved September 12, 2016.</ref>
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===Powers and abilities===
[[File:Kiddy Kong art 2.png|thumb|Kiddy Kong [[jump]]ing]]
Kiddy Kong's main technique is his rolling ability, where it allows him to defeat many types of enemies, as well as enhance his [[jump]]ing ability. If he rolls off a ledge then jumps, he can make leaps that are much longer than the average jump. Kiddy can also skip across bodies of water by rolling off dry land and jumping just as he hits the surface. In fact, he can do multiple rolling jumps to bounce across the water that get progressively higher with each successive skip. This ability allows Kiddy to traverse long sections of water without having to swim through them.
 
Given his strength, he can pick up objects and certain stunned enemies and throw them with ease. As the other Kongs, Kiddy has decent running ability. Although young, he can climb as well as any other member of the Kong family.
 
Some abilities of Kiddy Kong are revealed only when he teams up with Dixie. Using his strength, Kiddy can throw Dixie long distances. By tossing Dixie upwards, Kiddy can help her reach areas and objects that are not within their jumping range. When Kiddy is thrown upwards by Dixie, Kiddy falls down, smashing through fragile areas in the ground. This often reveals [[Bonus Barrel]]s and other secrets. Lastly, if Dixie throws Kiddy against a wall, then jumps on her cousin before the toddler stops rolling, she can ride on top of him as if he were a [[Iron Barrel|Steel Barrel]].
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==Physical Description==
===Personality===
[[File:StandingKiddy.jpg|thumb|120px|left|Kiddy Kong standing.]]
Kiddy Kong, as his name implies, has a childish personality, being a toddler. For example, when Kiddy is defeated and loses a [[Extra life|life]], he throws a tantrum, crying loudly and slamming his fists down. He is simple and curious like a child; Dixie Kong first finds Kiddy chewing on an old tire, and when the player is not controlling him, he will often pull on his sock. However, he likely does not understand the greater consequences of his actions. For example, if Kiddy and Dixie get a [[Game Over]], the two are imprisoned in a crib with child's toys. While Kiddy is clearly upset over being captured, the arrangement upsets him less than Dixie. Kiddy is also considered to have a personality similar to Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, as he seems to be getting into trouble all the time. As mentioned in ''Donkey Konga 2'', Kiddy received a liking for playing the bongos when he learned how to play them.
Kiddy Kong has the typical ape-like attributes associated with every Kong, and his appearance has currently never changed. He is a portly toddler who wears light blue pajamas and sometimes a green pacifier. His pajamas are short sleeved with a few yellow, round buttons on them, and his pants go all the way around his feet. Because of Kiddy's short and small legs, his pajamas appear to be a little too big for him. Kiddy's arms, however, appear to be quite long and burly, showing the ape's strength. Even as a toddler, he is much bigger than his partner, Dixie Kong, in size, and is about the same size as Donkey Kong. However, because he is so large, he is shown to be very heavy, and he can hardly be lifted up by Dixie.  


Kiddy Kong's hair appears to be a dark brown color, but it is a little brighter near the top of his head. The ape's hair also has a point in it, much like Donkey Kong's hair. His eyes are also brown, and they resemble Dixie and Diddy Kong's large eyes. Kiddy is shown to be a little chubby, as his mouth is much bigger than any other part of his face. His cheeks are also very big, making his mouth look even bigger than any other Kongs' mouth. While his mouth is very big, he has very small ears.
==Portrayals==
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*[[Mark Betteridge]] (DK's yelp sound recycled and higher-pitched from 1996)<ref>Shesez (November 22, 2019). [https://youtu.be/TwWHzilbQ34?t=3072 The Donkey Kong Country 25th Anniversary Interview Documentary]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved January 17, 2023.</ref>
*[[Chris Sutherland]] (Diddy Kong's falling voice recycled and higher-pitched from 2005)


==Powers and Abilities==
==Profiles==
[[File:KiddyKongImagereplace.jpg|thumb|Kiddy Kong [[jump]]ing.]]
===''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''===
Kiddy Kong's trademark technique is his amazing rolling ability. Rolling allows Kiddy to defeat many types of enemies, as well as enhance his [[jump]]ing ability. If he rolls off a ledge then jumps, he can make leaps that are much longer than the average jump. Kiddy can also skip across bodies of water by rolling off dry land and jumping just as he hits the surface. In fact, he can make multiple rolling jumps across the water that get progressively higher with each successive skip. This ability allows Kiddy to traverse long sections of water without having to swim through enemy-infested territory, not that Kiddy Kong couldn't maneuver through such an obstacle. Although he is very heavy, Kiddy can't sink in water – he is in fact quite an adept swimmer.
*'''Instruction booklet bio''' (page 14): "''Kiddy’s a portly toddler with lots of power. He can reveal secret areas by breaking down doors and smashing the ground. He’s much like Donkey and Diddy Kong in the way he seems to get into trouble all the time.''"


Given his strength, he can pick up objects and certain incapacitated enemies and throw them with ease. On a side note, Kiddy Kong likes to throw objects underhand. Like the other Kong heroes, Kiddy has decent running ability. Although young, he can climb as well as any other member of the Kong Family.
===[https://web.archive.org/web/19990901053828/http://www.rareware.com/recent/games/dkc/castlist/cast_kiddy.html Rarewhere: DKC Trilogy Cast List]===
''APPEARS IN: DKC 3''


Some abilities of Kiddy Kong are only revealed when he teams up with his cousin Dixie. Using his considerable strength, Kiddy can throw Dixie incredible distances. By tossing Dixie Kong upwards, Kiddy can help her reach areas and objects that are not within their jumping range. Dixie Kong can also pick up and throw her heavy cousin. When thrown upwards, Kiddy Kong will come crashing down, smashing through fragile areas in the ground. This often reveals [[Bonus Barrel]]s and other secrets. Lastly, if Dixie Kong throws Kiddy against a wall, then jumps on her cousin before the toddler stops rolling, she can ride on top of him as if he were a [[Steel Barrel]].
Many of the Kongs find it alarming that Kiddy has reached such a size at the tender age of three, and the fact that he seems to be curious and mischievous in proportion to his growth doesn't make things any easier for those who get themselves involved in babysitting. It was Dixie who found herself lumbered with this little cousin on her most recent escapade, during which Kiddy proved that the traditional Kong adventuring abilities (not to mention sheer brute strength) still run in the family. He's as wary of Kremlings as you'd expect for a kid of his age, but once he gets frustrated it's the Krems who'd better watch out...  
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==Personality==
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit===
Kiddy Kong, as his name implies, has a childish personality. At times, he can act like a "crybaby." For example, when Kiddy is defeated and loses a [[Extra life|life]], he cries and slams his fists on the ground (however, Dixie Kong also weeps when she loses a life, although she does not throw a tantrum like Kiddy does). He is simple and curious like a child – Dixie first found Kiddy chewing on an old tire, and when the player is not controlling him, he will often pull on his sock. Kiddy is also intrepid and courageous, braving the obstacles set up by the Kremling Krew fearlessly. He seems caring as well, seeing that he is willing to lend his cousin Dixie a helping hand in her quest to save Donkey and Diddy Kong. However, the toddler likely does not understand the greater consequences of his actions. For example, if Kiddy and Dixie Kong get a [[Game Over]], the two will be imprisoned in a crib with child's toys. While Dixie is clearly upset over being captured, the arrangement suits Kiddy Kong just fine (though Kiddy Kong looks upset as well considering the Kremlings likely imprisoned them there). Kiddy Kong is also considered to have a personality similar to Donkey and Diddy Kong, as he seems to be getting into trouble all the time. Ultimately, Kiddy Kong is a toddler, so he has the mannerisms of a typical toddler.
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==List of Appearances by Date==
==List of appearances by date==
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| ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
| Playable Character
|Playable character
| 1996
|1996
| [[SNES]]
|[[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]]
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| ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''
|''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''
| Playable Character
|Playable character
| 1997
|1997
| [[Game Boy]]
|[[Game Boy]]
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| ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' (remake)
|''[[Donkey Kong Land III|Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong]]'' (port)
| Playable Character
|Playable character
| 2005
|2000
| [[Game Boy Advance]]
|[[Game Boy Color]]
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|''[[Donkey Konga 2]]''
|Cameo (mentioned)
|2004
|[[Nintendo GameCube]]
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|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' (remake)
|Playable character
|2005
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
|Cameo as [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]]
|2018
|[[Nintendo Switch]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{morepic|Kiddy Kong}}
{{main-gallery|Kiddy Kong}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:KiddyKongImagereplace.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
Dixie on Kiddy Team-up DKC3 artwork.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
File:DixieKiddy.png|''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''
Kiddy Kong runs.png|''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''
File:Dkc3-hovercraft65.jpg|''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''
Kiddy Kong DKL3c sprite.png|''[[Donkey Kong Land III|Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong]]''
File:DKLIIIGBCKiddyKongSprite.png|''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''
DKCG Cards Promo - Kiddy Kong.png|''[[Gallery:Donkey Kong Country (television series) trading cards|Donkey Kong Card Game]]''
File:Dk03 thumb.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{foreign names
|Jap=ディンキーコング
|Jap=ディンキーコング<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/ad3j/dinkey/index.html Kiddy Kong (Dinky Kong) at the Japanese ''Donkey Kong Land III'' website]</ref>
|JapR=Dinkī Kongu
|JapR=Dinkī Kongu
|JapM=Dinky Kong
|JapM=Dinky Kong
|Fre=Kiddy Kong
|Ger=Kiddy Kong
|Ita=Kiddy Kong
|Rus=Кидди Конг
|RusR=Kiddi Kong
|RusM=Kiddy Kong
|Spa=Kiddy Kong<br>Dinky Kong <small>(''Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia'')</small>
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Kiddy Kong is the first playable [[Kong]] in the ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' series to not have the initials "D.K." However, his Japanese name is "'''Dinky Kong'''".<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/dmg/ad3j/dinkey/index.html Kiddy Kong (Dinky Kong) at the Japanese ''Donkey Kong Land III'' website]</ref> Dinky Kong was also among the names considered by [[Rare]] before Kiddy Kong became the final Western name.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20010124153000/www.rareware.com/recent/games/dkc3/ ''Donkey Kong Country 3'' page of Rare in 2000 (Internet Archive)]</ref>  
*Although Dinky Kong became Kiddy's Japanese name, it was also an English name which [[Rare]] considered.<ref>Rare. [https://web.archive.org/web/19980705000419/http://www.rare.co.uk/recent/games/dkc3/ Donkey Kong Country 3]. ''Rarewhere'' (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine). Retrieved July 14, 2010.</ref> During the development of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', "Dinky" was also a suggestion for the name of [[Dixie Kong]].<ref>[[media:DKC2 concept girlfriend names.jpg|The 'mixed quality' ideas sheet for Dixie]]</ref>
*Kiddy Kong was scheduled to appear in the cancelled [[Nintendo GameCube]] game, ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''. He appears riding [[Ellie the Elephant]] at the end of an early game trailer.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ThbbN3o5yw</ref>
**Furthermore, Tiny Kong was another name considered; it would later become the name of a [[Tiny Kong|different character]] debuting in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', released three years later after the release of ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''.
*Kiddy Kong is the first playable [[Kong]] in the [[Donkey Kong Country (series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' series]] to not have the initials "DK" in his English name.


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Kiddy Kong
Artwork of Kiddy Kong running from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Kiddy Kong in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Species Kong
First appearance Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (1996)
Latest appearance The Super Mario Bros. Movie (cameo) (2023)
Latest portrayal Chris Sutherland (2005)
“Whoooaaa - Big Man!”
Kiddy Kong, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

Kiddy Kong, known in Japan as Dinky Kong, is a playable character and the sidekick of Dixie Kong in the games Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and Donkey Kong Land III. Kiddy is the cousin of Dixie and her sister, Tiny Kong, and the baby brother of Chunky Kong.[1] Kiddy Kong is the youngest member of the Kong family, and his most notable attributes are his strength and weight, due to his huge body, despite his young age. He is one of three Kongs who have not made any physical appearances in games not developed by Rare, the others being Swanky Kong and Chunky Kong.

History

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

Dixie and Kiddy ride in a Hover Craft in Donkey Kong Country 3.
Artwork of Kiddy and Dixie riding the Hover Craft in Donkey Kong Country 3

In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, Kiddy is first found by Dixie at Funky's Rentals, where Funky Kong gives her Kiddy to babysit. Together, the two Kongs start their adventure searching for the missing Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong. At the end of their adventure in Kastle Kaos, they discover the new leader of the Kremling Krew, KAOS, is a robot operated by Baron K. Roolenstein. In the post-game, Wrinkly Kong asks both Kongs to find the hidden Banana Birds hidden across the Northern Kremisphere to rescue the imprisoned Banana Queen.

In the Game Boy Advance version, Kiddy, being a baby, is unable to compete in the Swanky's Dash minigame, so only Dixie can participate.

Donkey Kong Land III

Kiddy Kong in Donkey Kong Land III.
Kiddy Kong, as he appears in Donkey Kong Land III

In Donkey Kong Land III, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong enroll in a contest in searching for the Lost World, and Dixie is left behind to babysit Kiddy Kong. She decides to participate in the contest and takes Kiddy along with her. The Kongs find out that Baron K. Roolenstein and the Kremling Krew are also searching for the Lost World. After defeating Baron K. Roolenstein, Dixie and Kiddy prove themselves heroic. It can be assumed that they won the Lost World contest.

Club Nintendo

"Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24"

Kiddy Kong
Kiddy Kong as he appears in "Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24."

In the Club Nintendo comic "Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24", a huge UFO begins pulling the Earth away from the sun, resulting in a sudden drop of temperature all over the planet. This also affects the Kongs' jungle, so Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, and Cranky Kong set off to carry out negotiations with the aliens. Kiddy Kong joins them on their mission into space. However, he stays in the space shuttle with Cranky Kong, while Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and Dixie Kong begin discussions with the aliens. Their mission ultimately ends in success, and the aliens leave the planet in peace. At the end of the comic, Donkey Kong is depicted joyfully throwing Kiddy Kong in the air.

Uho'uho Daishizen Gag: Donkey Kong

Cover of chapter 7 of Volume 1 of Uho'uho Daishizen Gag: Donkey Kong
The cover page of the chapter starring Kiddy

Kiddy appears in one chapter of the Uho'uho Daishizen Gag: Donkey Kong manga, in a semi-adaptation of the "Baby Kong Blues" episode, replacing the titular character.

Funky Kong is taking care of his little cousin Kiddy when work calls and he asks DK to watch him in the meantime. DK can hardly deal with Kiddy's strength and, on his way to greet Candy, loses the baby and goes on a wild-goose chase in order to save him from the dangers like the Barrelworks' conveyor belts, the factory's Rocket Barrel, a lake full of giant Bitesizes, and a waterfall. Similar to the show, Kiddy comes undamaged from all of these situations, unlike DK who is worn out by the time Funky returns to take his baby cousin back.

Unlike Baby Kong, Kiddy has no misadventures with the Kremlings.

Donkey Kong 64

While Kiddy does not physically appear in Donkey Kong 64, he is mentioned in the game's manual as being the younger brother of Chunky.

Donkey Konga 2

In Donkey Konga 2, Kiddy is mentioned in one of Dixie's notes. In it, Dixie states that he played the bongos for the first time and understood the principle of hitting both sides at the same time immediately. Due to a translation oversight, Kiddy is referred to as Dinky, his Japanese name.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Kiddy Kong appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as part of Dixie Kong's enhanced spirit, which uses the same box artwork from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! He does not have his own spirit, however.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Mario and many other characters driving on a rainbow road
Kiddy Kong as seen in The Super Mario Bros. Movie (farthest to the left)

Kiddy Kong makes a cameo appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. As part of the Great Kong Army, he is enlisted by Mario, Princess Peach and Toad to join the raid on Bowser. The Great Kong Army races along Rainbow Road on their way to Bowser's Castle, but because of Bowser's prior knowledge of the attempted attack, they are ambushed by Bowser's army.[2] Although it is still a minor appearance, the film marks Kiddy Kong's first physical appearance in over 17 years since the Game Boy Advance remake of Donkey Kong Country 3.

Unused appearances

Kiddy rides on Ellie in the cancelled Donkey Kong Racing. To his side are various enemies.
Kiddy riding Ellie at the end of the Donkey Kong Racing trailer

Kiddy Kong was intended to appear in the unreleased Nintendo GameCube game Donkey Kong Racing. He can be seen riding Ellie the Elephant at the end of the trailer.

General information

Physical description

Artwork of Kiddy Kong looking to the side from Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
Kiddy Kong standing

Kiddy Kong has the typical apelike attributes associated with every Kong, and his appearance has currently never changed. He is a portly toddler who wears light blue pajamas and sometimes a green pacifier (which he is only shown wearing in his artwork and never in-game). His pajamas are short sleeved with a few yellow, round buttons on them, and his pants go all the way around his feet. Because of Kiddy's short and small legs, his pajamas appear to be a little too big for him. Kiddy's arms, however, appear to be quite long and burly, displaying his strength. Even as a toddler, he is much bigger than his partner, Dixie Kong, in size, and is about the same size as Donkey Kong. However, because he is so large, he is shown to be very heavy, and he can hardly be lifted up by Dixie.

Kiddy Kong's hair appears to be a dark brown color, but it is a little brighter near the top of his head, which forms a point similar to Donkey Kong's hair. His eyes are also brown, and they resemble Dixie and Diddy Kong's large eyes. Kiddy is shown to be a little chubby, as his mouth is much bigger than any other part of his face. While his mouth is very big, he has very small ears and a tiny nose. Kiddy is overall the youngest member of the Kong family, being three years old.[3]

Powers and abilities

Kiddy Kong in Donkey Kong Country 3.
Kiddy Kong jumping

Kiddy Kong's main technique is his rolling ability, where it allows him to defeat many types of enemies, as well as enhance his jumping ability. If he rolls off a ledge then jumps, he can make leaps that are much longer than the average jump. Kiddy can also skip across bodies of water by rolling off dry land and jumping just as he hits the surface. In fact, he can do multiple rolling jumps to bounce across the water that get progressively higher with each successive skip. This ability allows Kiddy to traverse long sections of water without having to swim through them.

Given his strength, he can pick up objects and certain stunned enemies and throw them with ease. As the other Kongs, Kiddy has decent running ability. Although young, he can climb as well as any other member of the Kong family.

Some abilities of Kiddy Kong are revealed only when he teams up with Dixie. Using his strength, Kiddy can throw Dixie long distances. By tossing Dixie upwards, Kiddy can help her reach areas and objects that are not within their jumping range. When Kiddy is thrown upwards by Dixie, Kiddy falls down, smashing through fragile areas in the ground. This often reveals Bonus Barrels and other secrets. Lastly, if Dixie throws Kiddy against a wall, then jumps on her cousin before the toddler stops rolling, she can ride on top of him as if he were a Steel Barrel.

Personality

Kiddy Kong, as his name implies, has a childish personality, being a toddler. For example, when Kiddy is defeated and loses a life, he throws a tantrum, crying loudly and slamming his fists down. He is simple and curious like a child; Dixie Kong first finds Kiddy chewing on an old tire, and when the player is not controlling him, he will often pull on his sock. However, he likely does not understand the greater consequences of his actions. For example, if Kiddy and Dixie get a Game Over, the two are imprisoned in a crib with child's toys. While Kiddy is clearly upset over being captured, the arrangement upsets him less than Dixie. Kiddy is also considered to have a personality similar to Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong, as he seems to be getting into trouble all the time. As mentioned in Donkey Konga 2, Kiddy received a liking for playing the bongos when he learned how to play them.

Portrayals

Profiles

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

  • Instruction booklet bio (page 14): "Kiddy’s a portly toddler with lots of power. He can reveal secret areas by breaking down doors and smashing the ground. He’s much like Donkey and Diddy Kong in the way he seems to get into trouble all the time."

Rarewhere: DKC Trilogy Cast List

APPEARS IN: DKC 3

Many of the Kongs find it alarming that Kiddy has reached such a size at the tender age of three, and the fact that he seems to be curious and mischievous in proportion to his growth doesn't make things any easier for those who get themselves involved in babysitting. It was Dixie who found herself lumbered with this little cousin on her most recent escapade, during which Kiddy proved that the traditional Kong adventuring abilities (not to mention sheer brute strength) still run in the family. He's as wary of Kremlings as you'd expect for a kid of his age, but once he gets frustrated it's the Krems who'd better watch out...

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirit

Name Image Game Type Class Effect How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponents Battle conditions Stage Song
Dixie Kong & Kiddy Kong Dixie and Kiddy ride in a Hover Craft in Donkey Kong Country 3. Donkey Kong Series Primary (3) Legend Grab
Thrown Items ↑
Enhanced from Dixie Kong N/A N/A N/A N/A

List of appearances by date

Title Description Release Date System/Format
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Playable character 1996 SNES
Donkey Kong Land III Playable character 1997 Game Boy
Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong (port) Playable character 2000 Game Boy Color
Donkey Konga 2 Cameo (mentioned) 2004 Nintendo GameCube
Donkey Kong Country 3 (remake) Playable character 2005 Game Boy Advance
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Cameo as spirit 2018 Nintendo Switch

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Kiddy Kong.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ディンキーコング[5]
Dinkī Kongu
Dinky Kong

French Kiddy Kong
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German Kiddy Kong
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Italian Kiddy Kong
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Russian Кидди Конг
Kiddi Kong
Kiddy Kong

Spanish Kiddy Kong
Dinky Kong (Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia)
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Trivia

References

  1. ^ Donkey Kong 64 instruction manual
  2. ^ Nintendo of America (November 29, 2022). The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct – 11.29.2022 (Second Trailer). YouTube. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
  3. ^ Rare. Kiddy Kong. Rarewhere: DKC Trilogy Cast List (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine). Retrieved September 12, 2016.
  4. ^ Shesez (November 22, 2019). The Donkey Kong Country 25th Anniversary Interview Documentary. YouTube. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  5. ^ Kiddy Kong (Dinky Kong) at the Japanese Donkey Kong Land III website
  6. ^ Rare. Donkey Kong Country 3. Rarewhere (Internet Archive: Wayback Machine). Retrieved July 14, 2010.
  7. ^ The 'mixed quality' ideas sheet for Dixie