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[[Image: Klobber.jpg|thumb|right|A '''Klobber''' with a black eye and bandage on it's face.]]
{{species infobox
'''Klobbers''' are green colored members of the [[Kremling Krew]] that wear [[barrel]]s.
|image=[[File:Klobber.jpg|200px]]
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
|latest_appearance=''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|variant_of=[[Kremling]]
|variants=[[Kaboom]]
|derived_subjects=[[Knocka]]
}}
{{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 that wear a [[barrel]] for a disguise. They first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', Klobbers were succeeded by [[Knocka]]s.


Klobbers first appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' as common enemies. Klobbers will hide in their barrels and wait for [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] or [[Dixie Kong|Dixie]], when the duo approach, Klobbers will attempt to charge into the [[Kong]]s with intent of shoving them into other enemies, into an abyss or something equally as bad. The Kongs can knock a Klobber unconscious by bonking it on the head (either by jumping on it or throwing something at it). After a Klobber is knocked out the Kongs can use the barrel as a weapon. Sometimes Klobbers will run off the edge of an abyss, just by chasing a Kong.
==History==
===''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''.]]
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. The Kongs can grab the Barrel that the Klobber is hiding in and throw it in the manner of an ordinary barrel, which defeats the Klobber as a result. Klobbers can also be defeated if they touch a hazard that can damage the Kongs themselves, such as [[bramble]]s.


A yellow version of Klobber also exists. These yellow Klobbers use the same strategy as the green variety (hiding in a barrel and charging recklessly when the Kongs approach). The major difference between the green and yellow Klobbers is that the yellow variety can make the Kongs drop their collected [[Banana Bunch]]es.  
Aside from their explosive [[TNT Barrel]] counterpart, [[Kaboom]]s, 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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===''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.


Also, gray Klobbers with red eyes exist as well. These Klobbers are the most dangerous. As whenever they hit the Kongs, they cause them to drop a [[Balloon]]. The majority of gray Klobbers are found in the [[Lost World]].
===''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 shown. 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.


Red Klobbers (known as [[Kaboom]]s) also make an appearance. However, they hide in [[TNT Barrel]]s instead and explode whenever they make contact into any Kong.
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
[[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, 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.


The green Klobber variety appears in ''Donkey Kong Country 2's'' pseudo-sequel ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''.
===''Donkey Konga 2''===
In ''[[Donkey Konga 2]]'', a Klobber is among the character artworks that can briefly appear on-screen as the player hits the beats.


Enemies similar to Klobbers, called [[Knocka]]s appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 3]]''.
===''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 [[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.


Green Klobbers and [[Kaboom]]s also appear in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. Here they were uncommon enemies, found only in [[Angry Aztec]], [[Gloomy Galleon]], and certain areas in [[Crystal Caves]]. This time, Klobbers actually ''do'' hurt the Kongs when they run into them.  They were also immune to almost all of the Kongs' attacks.  However, a shockwave attack or an [[Orange Grenade|orange grenade]] can take them out.
==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.


Klobbers also appear in ''[[Donkey Konga 2]]''. Klobbers most recently appeared in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', where they are uncommon enemies since two only appear in [[Spooky Woods]], and can climb on [[Peg]]s and try to bounce into the Kongs.
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.


==Trivia==
==Profiles==
*According to the game's credits, Klobbers belong to the "[[Kremling Kuthroats]]" enemy class.
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''===
*Whenever a Klobber runs it makes a sound similar to tires screeching. In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' a Klobber, when chasing a Kong will sometimes "C'mon!" in a very Daffy Duck-esque voice.
*<u>'''SNES Instruction booklet'''</u> (page 28): ''This Kremling hides in a barrel. When you get close, he pops out and tries to push you around.''
*Klobber is one of few generic Kremlings to have ears ([[Klinger]] is the other).
*<u>'''Nintendo Player's Guide'''</u> (page 13): ''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.''
*<u>'''GBA Instruction booklet'''</u> (page 22): ''This oddball hides in a barrel. When you get close, he pops out and tries to push you around.''
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
*<u>'''Prima Guide'''</u> (page 16): ''These cowardly Kremlings think a barrel will protect them, but barrels can't withstand an Orange's explosion. Some Kremlings hide in TNT Barrel: keep your distance.''


==See Also==
==Gallery==
*[[Shroom Kritter]], another Kremling who attacks similarly to a Klobber.
<gallery>
<br clear=all>
Diddy Dixie Klobber DKC2.jpg|Diddy and Dixie Kong lifting a Klobber in its barrel
Klobber DKC2 green.png|Green Klobber in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
Klobber DKC2 yellow.png|Yellow Klobber in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
Klobber DKC2 gray.png|Gray Klobber in ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''
Klobber DKL2 sprite.png|Sprite in ''Donkey Kong Land 2''
DKC2 GBA Green Klobber.png|Green Klobber in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA)
DKC2 GBA Yellow Klobber.png|Yellow Klobber in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA)
DKC2 GBA Gray Klobber.png|Gray Klobber in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' (GBA)
Klobber DKa2 sprite.png|Sprite in ''Donkey Konga 2''
Klobber DKJC.png|Sprite in ''DK: Jungle Climber''
</gallery>
 
==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=クロバー<br>''Kurobā''<br>バナナクロバー<br>''Banana Kurobā''<br>キラークロバー<br>''Kirā Kurobā''
|JapM=Klobber<br><br>Banana Klobber (Yellow)<br><br>Killer Klobber (Gray)
|Ita=Bottidrillo
|ItaM=From ''botte'' (barrel) and ''coccodrillo'' (crocodile)
|Spa=Klobber
|SpaM=-
}}
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 10:13, March 8, 2024

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
“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[1] (also referred to as Kremlings (in a Barrel) in the Donkey Kong 64 Prima Games guide[2]) are Kremling enemies that wear a barrel for a disguise. They first appear in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and Donkey Kong Land III, Klobbers were succeeded by Knockas.

History[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

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. The Kongs can grab the Barrel that the Klobber is hiding in and throw it in the manner of an ordinary barrel, which defeats the Klobber as a result. Klobbers can also be defeated if they touch a hazard that can damage the Kongs themselves, such as brambles.

Aside from their explosive TNT Barrel counterpart, Kabooms, 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.

Super Mario-kun[edit]

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.

Donkey Kong Land 2[edit]

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 shown. 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[edit]

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[edit]

In Donkey Konga 2, a Klobber is among the character artworks that can briefly appear on-screen as the player hits the beats.

DK: Jungle Climber[edit]

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.

General information[edit]

Physical appearance[edit]

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[edit]

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest[edit]

  • SNES Instruction booklet (page 28): This Kremling hides in a barrel. When you get close, he pops out and tries to push you around.
  • Nintendo Player's Guide (page 13): 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.
  • GBA Instruction booklet (page 22): This oddball hides in a barrel. When you get close, he pops out and tries to push you around.

Donkey Kong 64[edit]

  • Prima Guide (page 16): These cowardly Kremlings think a barrel will protect them, but barrels can't withstand an Orange's explosion. Some Kremlings hide in TNT Barrel: keep your distance.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
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
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References[edit]

  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.