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{{Species-infobox
{{distinguish|[[Mini-Necky]], who is named Necky in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''}}
|title=Necky
{{species infobox
|image=[[File:Necky.jpg|210px]]<br>A '''Necky''' in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
|image=[[File:Necky.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork of a Necky from ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|derived_species=[[Mini-Necky]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|variants=[[Mini-Necky]]
|derived_subjects=[[Flitter]]<br>[[Hogwash the Flying Pig]]<br>[[Knik-Knak]] (red)
|notable=[[Master Necky]]<br>[[Master Necky Snr.]]<br>[[Fire Necky]]
|notable=[[Master Necky]]<br>[[Master Necky Snr.]]<br>[[Fire Necky]]
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (cameo) ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]])
}}
}}
{{LLQuote|Watch out for this high-flying foe!|Donkey Kong Country Manual, Page 29}}  
{{quote2|Watch out for this high-flying foe!|''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet, page 29}}  
 
'''Neckys'''<ref>M. Arakawa. ''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide. Page 54."''The wooded areas of the island greet the Kremling bashers with an array of stage settings. The first, Vulture Culture, is full of Neckys and Mini-Neckys (hence the vulture tag). Some of the Neckys spit out nuts and can cause great problems for unwary apes. Precise jumping and brave barrel-blasting are required to get through this stage. You’ll be able to find the Golden Letter N in the third Bonus Area.''"</ref><ref>''DK: King of Swing'' European instruction booklet. Page 22. "'''''Fire Necky''' The head honcho of the Neckys spits out burning rocks. Attacking him won’t work, but try using those rocks to your advantage.''"</ref> (alternately pluralized as '''Neckies''')<ref>''DK: King of Swing'' North American instruction booklet. Page 22. "'''''Fire Necky''' The head honcho of the Neckies spits out burning rocks. Attacking him won’t work, but try using those rocks to your advantage.''"</ref> are large brown vultures and recurring enemies in the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise, their first appearance being ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. Neckys have a smaller variant, [[Mini-Necky]]s, who appear in more games despite being a variant.
'''Neckies''' are large brown vultures that prowl the skies of [[Donkey Kong Island]]. They seem to be affiliated with the [[Kremling Krew]].
 
==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
The first appearance of Neckies was in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''; they were common enemies and reprized that role in the Game Boy sequel, ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. Neckies will try to attack [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] by flying into them, or by hitting them with coconuts. Neckies can be defeated by being jumping upon or hit by a barrel. ''Donkey Kong Country'' also features two Necky bosses named [[Master Necky]] and [[Master Necky Snr.]]
[[File:Forest Frenzy 5.png|thumb|Donkey Kong encounters a group of Neckys in Forest Frenzy of ''Donkey Kong Country'']]
In ''Donkey Kong Country'', Neckys are common enemies who appear in many levels, especially in [[Vine Valley (world)|Vine Valley]]. There are two types of Neckys: one is perched and throws coconuts at [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] while the other flies horizontally in a straight line. The flying Neckys appear in more levels than the coconut-throwing variant. There are two Necky bosses, both of whom are only seen by their head, [[Master Necky]] and [[Master Necky Snr.]]


There is also a smaller subspecies of Neckies called [[Mini-Necky|Mini-Neckies]]. In ''Donkey Kong Country'' and ''Donkey Kong Land'', they fire nuts at the player; in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' they lose this ability and instead launch themselves at the player. ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' and ''Donkey Kong Land 2'' also has a Mini-Necky boss named [[Krow]]. Normal Neckies don't appear in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' or ''Donkey Kong Land 2'' and neither species appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]]'' or ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''.
The [[Kong]]s can defeat both Necky variants by either jumping onto them or throwing a [[barrel]] at them. In addition, the coconut-throwing variant can also be defeated from the Kongs rolling into them. If either Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong is hit by a perched Necky's coconut, the player loses that Kong.
 
===''Donkey Kong 64''===
[[File:DK64 Necky.png|thumb|left|200px|One of the vultures from Donkey Kong 64.]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', two vultures that are presumably Neckies{{refneeded}} appear in the area [[Angry Aztec]]. One of these vultures is located in the Temple where [[Tiny Kong]] is found, and must be blasted several times with Lanky's [[Grape Shooter]] in order to cause it to drop its [[Golden Banana]]. The other one is actually benevolent and capable of speech. After [[Diddy Kong]] frees the vulture from the cage it is trapped in near [[Snide's H.Q.]], it will challenge Diddy to a game; if Diddy can fly through all the rings it drops, he will reward Diddy with a Golden Banana.
 
===''Donkey Kong Racing''===
Neckies were seen in the trailer for ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]'' in the background of when the logo was shown and when [[Kiddy Kong|Kiddy]] was riding on [[Ellie the Elephant|Ellie]] along with many creatures aside from Kiddy. They were presumably going to be rideable creatures.
 
===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
Neckies appear as obstacles in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'' and as flying creatures that players may knock into.


===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
The flying Neckys are often required to cross gaps or to enter a [[Bonus Barrel]], such as the ones at the start of [[Tree Top Town]] and [[Snow Barrel Blast]]. This role is given to the functionally identical [[Hogwash the Flying Pig]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' and [[Flitter]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''.
In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' and in some of the following games of the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|series]] (''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''), silhouettes of Neckies can sometimes be seen projecting on the sunset sky of the [[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Kongo Jungle]] stage. In ''Super Smash Bros.'s'' successors, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for 3DS|4]]'', Neckies can be too seen flying in the background of the arena [[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]]. Other than these minor appearances, Neckies do not have any other function in the games of this series.


==Levels==
Neckys appear in the following levels:
Neckies can be encountered in the listed levels of the following games:
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
[[File:Neckyattacks.PNG|thumb|right|A Necky in ''Donkey Kong Country''.]]
*[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]] (throw coconut)
*[[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]] (throw coconut)
*[[Winky's Walkway]] (flying)
*[[Winky's Walkway]] (flying)
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===''Donkey Kong Land''===
===''Donkey Kong Land''===
*[[Congo Carnage]]
Perched, nut-throwing Neckys reappear in ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]'' along with Mini-Neckys. Neckys are exceedingly rare, appearing only in two levels, [[Congo Carnage]] and [[Pot Hole Panic (Donkey Kong Land)|Pot Hole Panic]]. While only the perched type appears, their defeat sprites resemble upside-down flying sprites.
*[[Pot Hole Panic (Donkey Kong Land)|Pot Hole Panic]]
 
===''Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze''===
Buzzards<ref>"Help" screen in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze]]''. "''BUZZARD: Flies above and tries to cause damage by dropping coconuts on your barrel.''"</ref> appear in levels 3, 8, and 9 of ''[[Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze]]''. They fly above the playable barrel, attempting to drop coconuts on it. If the barrel gets hit by a Buzzard's coconut, it loses some energy.
 
===''DK: King of Swing''===
Although Neckys themselves do not return in ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', the second boss, [[Fire Necky]], is a type of Necky.
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===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
Neckys appear as obstacles in ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. They are obstacles in three courses, [[Mt. Dynamite]], [[Cranky's Temple]], and [[Temple Heights]]. If a racer hits into a Necky, it latches on them, slowing them down. A Necky can be defeated by one hit, and they help a racer perform [[Wild Move]] combos.
 
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
Neckys only appear in the background of two stages in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', Neckys sometimes appear in the sunset sky of the [[Kongo Jungle (Super Smash Bros.)|Kongo Jungle]] stage, using their original sprites; they return with the stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. Featureless bird silhouettes that are likely intended to be Neckys also fly across the distant background of [[Jungle Japes (stage)|Jungle Japes]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', returning in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''.
 
===Unused appearances===
====''Donkey Kong Racing''====
[[File:Kiddy and Ellie Donkey Kong Racing.png|thumb|A Necky in the background at the end of the ''Donkey Kong Racing'' trailer]]
Neckys appear in the trailer of the canceled ''[[Donkey Kong Racing]]''. They appear in the background at the start when the logo displays, and in a stampede at the end, where [[Kiddy Kong]] and [[Ellie]] are accompanied by other enemies.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Necky2.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (SNES)
Necky2.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
DKC - Necky Artwork.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (SNES)
DKC - Necky Artwork.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
</gallery>
 
===Sprites and models===
<gallery>
Necky.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Necky perched DKC.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Necky DKL.png|''Donkey Kong Land''
Necky DKL.png|''Donkey Kong Land''
V-Necky.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC)
Necky flying DKL.png|''Donkey Kong Land''
DK64 Necky Ennemy.png|The Necky enemy from ''Donkey Kong 64''.
SSB Necky.png|''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
DK64 Necky Character.png|The Necky character from ''Donkey Kong 64''.
Necky DKCGBC sprite.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (GBC)
Necky DKCGBC perched.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC)
DKCBM-buzzard.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze]]''
Necky DKCGBA sprite.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Advance)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' (GBA)
Necky DKCGBA perched.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBA)
</gallery>
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
Vulture Culture SNES.png|Perched Neckys throwing coconuts in Vulture Culture in ''Donkey Kong Country''
V-Necky.png|A Necky holding the letter "V" in ''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC)
DKCBM level3.png|''Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze''
Scrapbook photograph Necky DKC GBA.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBA)
Necky DKBB.png|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
</gallery>
 
===Miscellaneous===
<gallery>
DKC Puzzle Artwork.jpg|Artwork used for a puzzle based on ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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{{foreign names
|Jap=ネッキー<br>''Nekki''<br>タカ<br>''Taka''
|Jap=ネッキー
|JapM=Necky<br><br>Hawk<br>(''Donkey Kong 64'')}}
|JapR=Nekkī
|JapM=Necky
|Fre=Necky
|Spa=Necky
|Spa2=Neky
}}
 
==References==
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Revision as of 07:53, April 9, 2024

Not to be confused with Mini-Necky, who is named Necky in Donkey Kong Land 2.
Necky
Artwork of a Necky from Donkey Kong Country
Artwork of a Necky from Donkey Kong Country
First appearance Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (cameo) (2018)
Variants
Derived subjects
Notable members

Template:Quote2 Neckys[1][2] (alternately pluralized as Neckies)[3] are large brown vultures and recurring enemies in the Donkey Kong franchise, their first appearance being Donkey Kong Country. Neckys have a smaller variant, Mini-Neckys, who appear in more games despite being a variant.

History

Donkey Kong Country

Donkey Kong climbs between Neckies in Forest Frenzy in Donkey Kong Country. The Blast Barrel leading to the first Bonus Level is hidden below.
Donkey Kong encounters a group of Neckys in Forest Frenzy of Donkey Kong Country

In Donkey Kong Country, Neckys are common enemies who appear in many levels, especially in Vine Valley. There are two types of Neckys: one is perched and throws coconuts at Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong while the other flies horizontally in a straight line. The flying Neckys appear in more levels than the coconut-throwing variant. There are two Necky bosses, both of whom are only seen by their head, Master Necky and Master Necky Snr.

The Kongs can defeat both Necky variants by either jumping onto them or throwing a barrel at them. In addition, the coconut-throwing variant can also be defeated from the Kongs rolling into them. If either Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong is hit by a perched Necky's coconut, the player loses that Kong.

The flying Neckys are often required to cross gaps or to enter a Bonus Barrel, such as the ones at the start of Tree Top Town and Snow Barrel Blast. This role is given to the functionally identical Hogwash the Flying Pig in Donkey Kong Land and Flitter in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

Neckys appear in the following levels:

Donkey Kong Land

Perched, nut-throwing Neckys reappear in Donkey Kong Land along with Mini-Neckys. Neckys are exceedingly rare, appearing only in two levels, Congo Carnage and Pot Hole Panic. While only the perched type appears, their defeat sprites resemble upside-down flying sprites.

Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze

Buzzards[4] appear in levels 3, 8, and 9 of Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze. They fly above the playable barrel, attempting to drop coconuts on it. If the barrel gets hit by a Buzzard's coconut, it loses some energy.

DK: King of Swing

Although Neckys themselves do not return in DK: King of Swing, the second boss, Fire Necky, is a type of Necky.

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast

Neckys appear as obstacles in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast. They are obstacles in three courses, Mt. Dynamite, Cranky's Temple, and Temple Heights. If a racer hits into a Necky, it latches on them, slowing them down. A Necky can be defeated by one hit, and they help a racer perform Wild Move combos.

Super Smash Bros. series

Neckys only appear in the background of two stages in the Super Smash Bros. series. In Super Smash Bros., Neckys sometimes appear in the sunset sky of the Kongo Jungle stage, using their original sprites; they return with the stage in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Featureless bird silhouettes that are likely intended to be Neckys also fly across the distant background of Jungle Japes in Super Smash Bros. Melee, returning in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

Unused appearances

Donkey Kong Racing

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

Neckys appear in the trailer of the canceled Donkey Kong Racing. They appear in the background at the start when the logo displays, and in a stampede at the end, where Kiddy Kong and Ellie are accompanied by other enemies.

Gallery

Artwork

Sprites and models

Screenshots

Miscellaneous

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ネッキー
Nekkī
Necky

French Necky
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Spanish Necky
Neky
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-

References

  1. ^ M. Arakawa. Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Page 54."The wooded areas of the island greet the Kremling bashers with an array of stage settings. The first, Vulture Culture, is full of Neckys and Mini-Neckys (hence the vulture tag). Some of the Neckys spit out nuts and can cause great problems for unwary apes. Precise jumping and brave barrel-blasting are required to get through this stage. You’ll be able to find the Golden Letter N in the third Bonus Area."
  2. ^ DK: King of Swing European instruction booklet. Page 22. "Fire Necky The head honcho of the Neckys spits out burning rocks. Attacking him won’t work, but try using those rocks to your advantage."
  3. ^ DK: King of Swing North American instruction booklet. Page 22. "Fire Necky The head honcho of the Neckies spits out burning rocks. Attacking him won’t work, but try using those rocks to your advantage."
  4. ^ "Help" screen in Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze. "BUZZARD: Flies above and tries to cause damage by dropping coconuts on your barrel."