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{{character infobox
{{Character-infobox
|image=[[File:WinkyDKC.png|200px]]<br>Winky in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
|image=[[File:WinkyDKC.png|200px]]<br>Winky in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
|species=Frog
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{{quote2|You wouldn't know it by looking at him, but Winky is one of the most powerful animals. He can jump higher than any of them, and with his strong legs, he can jump attack some enemies that even Donkey can't touch. Winky is fond of damp, dark places, but he is known to turn up almost anywhere!|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' instruction booklet, page 25}}
{{quote2|You wouldn't know it by looking at him, but Winky is one of the most powerful animals. He can jump higher than any of them, and with his strong legs, he can jump attack some enemies that even Donkey can't touch. Winky is fond of damp, dark places, but he is known to turn up almost anywhere!|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' instruction booklet, page 25}}
'''Winky''' is a frog [[Animal Friend]] with a high jumping ability in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''.
 
'''Winky''' is an amphibian [[Animal Friend]] with a high jumping ability in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. It is the only playable appearance that he has, and therefore has the least out of the mountable Animal Friends of the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land (series)|Donkey Kong Land]]'' franchise. Winky was succeeded by [[Rattly the Rattlesnake]] in the game's sequel, ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', as well as ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''.


==History==
==History==
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====''Donkey Kong Country''====
====''Donkey Kong Country''====
[[File:Winky's Walkway SNES 5.png|thumb|Winky in his featured stage, Winky's Walkway.]]
[[File:Winky's Walkway SNES 5.png|thumb|Winky in his featured stage, Winky's Walkway.]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', Winky first appears in [[Winky's Walkway]], as the main feature, and returns in [[Bouncy Bonanza]], [[Millstone Mayhem]], and lastly [[Rope Bridge Rumble]], the only level not in [[Monkey Mines]] where he appears. Winky's abilities include being able to jump higher than the Kongs, which is useful for reaching collectibles such as [[Banana]]s or [[Extra Life Balloon]]s, and Winky can defeat [[Zinger]]s by jumping on them. In Bonus Bonanza, Winky's [[animal crate]] appears in a small room shortly after the [[Star Barrel]], and Winky can jump high enough to enter the last [[Bonus Area]] of the level. In Millstone Mayhem, Winky's crate is located on a pathway only reachable from using a [[tire (object)|tire]]. In Rope Bridge Rumble, Winky appears in the first Bonus Area, and he can be brought into the main level.
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', Winky only appears in a few levels, three of which are in [[Monkey Mines]]. He first appears in [[Winky's Walkway]], which is named after him. As the level's name implies, Winky is the main feature. Winky has the ability to jump higher than the Kongs, which is useful for reaching collectibles such as [[Banana]]s or [[Extra Life Balloon]]s. He has the ability to defeat [[Zinger]]s by jumping on them.
 
His second appearance is in [[Bouncy Bonanza]], and his [[Animal Crate]] appears in a small room shortly after the [[Star Barrel]]. He can jump high enough to enter the last [[Bonus Area]] of the level. Winky's third appearance is in [[Millstone Mayhem]], and his crate is located on a pathway that can be reached via a [[Tire]]. He is last found in the first [[Bonus Area]] of [[Rope Bridge Rumble]], of [[Gorilla Glacier]].


====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', a Winky figure appears in background of the [[Monkey Museum]], labeled at a price of five dollars. Cranky also mentioned Winky and Expresso in the instruction manual by saying, "''A more tragic looking bunch of useless no-hopers you'll never see! I liked Expresso and Winky--where have they gone?''". Though Winky does not appear, there is another Animal Friend with a high-jumping ability, [[Rattly]].
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', a Winky figure makes a cameo in the background of the [[Monkey Museum]], priced at five dollars. This cameo was removed from [[Cranky's Hut]] in the [[Game Boy Advance]] remake, although a small Winky is contained in a cage, which it hops around in. These smaller variants also hop around in the swamp-themed stages of [[Krem Quay]].
 
Cranky also mentioned Winky and Expresso in the Super Nintendo version's instruction manual by saying, "''A more tragic looking bunch of useless no-hopers you'll never see! I liked Expresso and Winky--where have they gone?''". His appreciation of both Animal Friends is shown from their figurines in his Monkey Museum, or keeping a pet of each in the Game Boy Advance remake.  


In the [[Game Boy Advance]] [[Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance)|version]], the Winky figure was replaced by a small Winky that hops around in a cage. Small Winkys similarly appear in the swamp-themed stages of [[Krem Quay]], where they hop around.
====''Donkey Kong 64''====
Although Winky does not appear in the game, Cranky mentions him and Expresso in the ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' instruction manual in hopes of their reappearance, "I just hope they've included poor old Winky and Expresso this time instead of that [[Rambi the Rhino|bone-brained rhino]] that always seems to get in the games."


===''Club Nintendo''===
===''Club Nintendo''===
In the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24]]", Cranky and [[Kiddy Kong]] are briefly seen riding Winky to an airport.
In the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24]]", Cranky and [[Kiddy Kong]] are briefly seen riding Winky to an airport.


===''Donkey Kong 64''===
===''Picross NP Vol. 8''===
Although Winky does not appear in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', Cranky mentions him and Expresso in the instruction manual in hopes of their reappearance, "I just hope they've included poor old Winky and Expresso this time instead of that [[Rambi the Rhino|bone-brained rhino]] that always seems to get in the games."
Winky makes a cameo appearance in ''[[Picross NP]] Vol. 8'' as one of the images that must be cleared.


===''Donkey Konga 3''===
===''Donkey Konga 3''===
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]], Winky makes a few cameo appearances. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', he is mentioned in [[Kass]]' PAL [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] description. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', there is another trophy of Winky, and it can be acquired either at random in one of the game's modes, such as in Vs. matches, or by purchasing it at the [[smashwiki:Trophy shop|trophy shop]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Winky appears as a Novice support [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]], occupying one support slot when used, and the spirit increases the power of foot-based attacks.
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Winky is mentioned in the PAL version of [[Kass]]' [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] description.
 
====''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====
Winky appears as a trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.
 
====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
Winky appears as a [[Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.


===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''===
===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''===
In the [[Donkey Kong Adventure]] story of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', the design of [[Rabbid Cranky]]'s [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Croaker Disposer|Croaker Disposer]] is based on Winky the Frog. The weapon's flavor text reads: "Whether it's [[Monkey Mines]] or monkey shines, Winky is always BOUNCING with enthusiasm.", referencing the first area in the original ''Donkey Kong Country'' where Winky can be found. The weapon is also described as an officially licensed [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Barrel Bolt|Barrel Bolt]].
In the [[Donkey Kong Adventure]] story of ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', the design of [[Rabbid Cranky]]'s [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Croaker Disposer|Croaker Disposer]] is based on Winky the Frog. The weapon's flavor text reads: "Whether it's [[Monkey Mines]] or monkey shines, Winky is always BOUNCING with enthusiasm.", referencing the first area in the original ''Donkey Kong Country'' where Winky can be found. The weapon is also described as an officially licensed [[List of weapons in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle#Barrel Bolt|Barrel Bolt]].
===Other appearances===
Winky makes a cameo appearance in ''[[Picross NP]] Vol. 8'' as one of the images that must be cleared.


==Profiles==
==Profiles==
===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
===''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' trophy===
{{SSB4 trophy
{| align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial;"
|name=Winky
|-
|image=[[File:WinkyTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
!width="10%"|Name
|category=Series Related
!Image
|appears_in='''SNES''' ''Donkey Kong Country'' (11/1994)
!width="21%"|Appears in
|trophy_box=18: Animal Friends and Items
!Description
|unlock=Random
|-
|desc=The Kongs have all kinds of animal friends. Mammal friends, fish friends, bird friends. Winky is a frog. He defeats those pesky Zingers by bouncing on top of them. You might worry about falling off that slippery back of his, but all concern will wash away as you are hopping through the skies.
!Winky
|desc2=The Kongs' Animal Friends come in all shapes and sizes. There are mammals, fish, birds... There's even a frog! Winky's high-hopping abilities make him really useful when it comes to taking out those pesky Zingers. Best of all, you don't need to worry about accidentally falling off that slippery back of his – it just never happens!
|[[File:WinkyTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
}}
|align=center|'''SNES''' ''Donkey Kong Country'' (11/1994)
|'''NA:''' ''The Kongs have all kinds of animal friends. Mammal friends, fish friends, bird friends. Winky is a frog. He defeats those pesky Zingers by bouncing on top of them. You might worry about falling off that slippery back of his, but all concern will wash away as you are hopping through the skies.''
'''PAL:''' ''The Kongs' Animal Friends come in all shapes and sizes. There are mammals, fish, birds... There's even a frog! Winky's high-hopping abilities make him really useful when it comes to taking out those pesky Zingers. Best of all, you don't need to worry about accidentally falling off that slippery back of his - it just never happens!''
|}


===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit===
===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' spirit===
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|-
|-
!rowspan=2 width=3%|#
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Name
!rowspan=2 width=8%|Name
!rowspan=2 class=unsortable width=10%|Image
!rowspan=2 class=unsortable width=10%|Image
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!width=7%|Song
!width=7%|Song
|-
|-
|154
!Winky
!Winky
|[[File:WinkyDKC.png|x100px]]
|[[File:WinkyDKC.png|x100px]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{main-gallery}}
===Artwork===
====Game installments====
<gallery>
<gallery>
WinkyDKC.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Winky the Frog DKC.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Winky the Frog DKC.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Winky DKCGBC sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (Game Boy Color)
Winky Croaks DKC.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Winky DKCGBA sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (Game Boy Advance)
Winky Frog.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
DK and Winky DKC.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Diddy Winky.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
File:DKC Animal Buddies.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
Winky_Token.png|[[Animal token|Winky Token]] in ''Donkey Kong Country''
</gallery>
 
====Miscellaneous====
<gallery>
DKC Puzzle Artwork.jpg|Artwork used for a puzzle based on ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''
</gallery>
 
===Sprites===
<gallery>
Winky DKC sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country''
WinkyCrate.png|A Winky Crate in ''Donkey Kong Country''
Winky Token Sprite SNES.png|A Winky Token in ''Donkey Kong Country''.
Winky DKCGBC sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC)
Winky DKCGBA sprite.png|''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBA)
</gallery>
 
===Scans===
<gallery>
DKC NP.jpg|''[[Nintendo Power]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>


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|JapM=Winky
|Ger=Winky
|Ger=Winky
|GerM=-
|Ita=Winky
|Ita=Winky
|ItaM=-
|Rus=Винки
|Rus=Винки
|RusR=Vinki
|RusR=Vinki
|RusM=Winky
|RusM=Winky
|Spa=Winky
|Spa=Winky
|SpaM=-
}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*''Donkey Kong Country'' game designer [[Gregg Mayles]] expressed a dislike of Winky as a player character, sarcastically saying "<nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Rattly]] and Winky] ''had rubbish controls and hits to test player skill. Good design.''"<ref>Ghoulyboy (June 23, 2017). [https://twitter.com/Ghoulyboy/status/878320216819646467 They had rubbish controls and hits to test player skill. Good design. As was Squitter, that @WinkySteve scoffed at and said wouldn't work]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved June 27, 2017. ({{media link|Twitter Ghoulyboy 2017-06-23 tweet Winky.png|Screenshot}}.) ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210531044331/https://twitter.com/Ghoulyboy/status/878320216819646467 Archived] May 31, 2015, 04:43:31 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref> Gregg's brother and ''Donkey Kong Country'' character designer [[Steve Mayles]] similarly stated "''it was always best to never get on the frog.''"<ref>WinkySteve (June 23, 2017). [https://twitter.com/WinkySteve/status/878247482962137089 Yes, it was always best to never get on the frog.] ''Twitter''. Retrieved June 27, 2017. ({{media link|Twitter WinkySteve 2017-06-23 tweet Winky.png|Screenshot}}.) ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230418235824/https://twitter.com/WinkySteve/status/878247482962137089 Archived] April 18, 2023, 23:58:24 UTC via Wayback Machine.)</ref>
*''Donkey Kong Country'' game designer [[Gregg Mayles]] expressed a dislike of Winky as a player character, sarcastically saying "<nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Rattly]] and Winky] ''had rubbish controls and hits to test player skill. Good design.''"<ref>[https://twitter.com/Ghoulyboy/status/878320216819646467 Gregg Mayles on June 23], ''Twitter''</ref> Gregg's brother and ''Donkey Kong Country'' character designer [[Steve Mayles]] similarly stated "''it was always best to never get on the frog.''"<ref>[https://twitter.com/WinkySteve/status/878247482962137089 Steve Mayles on June 23], ''Twitter''.</ref>
*In ''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts'' for the Xbox 360, there is a large vehicle shaped like a frog called 'Big Winky', presumably a reference to Winky the Frog by [[Rare Ltd.]] (who developed both games).


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==References==

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