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'''Lanky Kong''' is a wacky looking orange orangutan and ally of [[Donkey Kong]] and the [[Kong]] family. | '''Lanky Kong''' is a wacky looking orange orangutan and ally of [[Donkey Kong]] and the [[Kong]] family. His first appearence was in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. | ||
==Appearences== | |||
In ''Donkey Kong 64'' Lanky is one of the many Kongs imprisoned by the [[Kremling Krew]] at the start of the game. Lanky is found in the [[Llama]]'s temple in the area [[Angry Aztec]], Donkey Kong and his [[Coconut Shooter]] are needed to release Lanky from his imprisonment by the Kremlings. | |||
Once Lanky is released players become capable of collecting blue [[Banana]]s, coins and [[Blueprint]]s. | Once Lanky is released players become capable of collecting blue [[Banana]]s, coins and [[Blueprint]]s. | ||
Lanky Kong fights fights the boss of [[Gloomy Galleon]], who is [[Puftoss]], when he defeats him, he gains one of the keys to K. Lumsy cage, also in this level Lanky can transform himself into [[Enguarde]]. In [[Fungi Forest]] he has to race against a rabbit twice to gain a [[Golden Banana]]. Lanky Kong is the only character needed to enter with the boss of [[Creepy Castle]], [[King Kut Out]], Lanky Kong is the first one to try to defeat this boss. [[Image:Lankyblast.jpg|thumb|left|Lanky in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''.]] | |||
During the final battle against [[King K. Rool]] Lanky has to make use of the great reach to activate a switch and then a banana appears, Lanky next has to make use of the Trombone Tremor to make King K. Rool fall with a banana. | |||
Throughout the game Lanky gains a variety of bizarre abilities from drinking [[Cranky Kong]]'s various potions. Some of these abilities include Lanky walking on his hands, inflating himself like a balloon and walking on his hands at super-fast speeds. Lanky's weapon is the [[Grape Shooter]], a long blow tube that shoots large grapes. His instrument is trombone, which allows him to use the powerful [[Trombone Tremor]] attack. | Throughout the game Lanky gains a variety of bizarre abilities from drinking [[Cranky Kong]]'s various potions. Some of these abilities include Lanky walking on his hands, inflating himself like a balloon and walking on his hands at super-fast speeds. Lanky's weapon is the [[Grape Shooter]], a long blow tube that shoots large grapes. His instrument is trombone, which allows him to use the powerful [[Trombone Tremor]] attack. | ||
Lanky Kong makes a return as a racer in the Wii game ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''. In this game he is an unlockable character. In it he is considerably powerful, and is assigned a [[Klump]] as his rival. He has top speed, medium boost and poor agility. His drums are blue with white parts, which resemble the colors of his clothes. This marks his debut in spin-off games. | |||
==Other Appearences== | |||
Lanky briefly appears in one of [[Funky Kong]]'s mini-games in the GameBoy Advance remake of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]]''. | Lanky briefly appears in one of [[Funky Kong]]'s mini-games in the GameBoy Advance remake of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]]''. | ||
Although he did not appear in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]], there is a reference to Lanky on the [[Kongo Jungle]] stage, as the [[DK Rap]] plays, after [[Tiny Kong]]'s part, Lanky is mentioned. | |||
Lanky Kong appears as trophy and as a stiker in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. | |||
Lanky Kong | ==Physical Appearence== | ||
Lanky Kong is an orangutan, he has orange fur, red nose and blue eyes. His clothing consists of blue overalls, with a white shirt, that is too small for him. In his recent appearence in ''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast'' he looks slightly bigger. Lanky looks very similar to [[Manky Kongs]], but unlike them he is on the good side. | |||
== Trophy Information from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' == | == Trophy Information from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' == | ||
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''One of the more eccentric Kong friends. He's probably the most laid back of the Kongs and has many comical expressions and mannerisms. He uses his long arms to take out baddies and can walk on his hands to climb steep slopes. Sweet! In the recent game Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast, Lanky appears for the first time in years.'' | ! width=11% | Name | ||
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|'''Lanky Kong | |||
|''One of the more eccentric Kong friends. He's probably the most laid back of the Kongs and has many comical expressions and mannerisms. He uses his long arms to take out baddies and can walk on his hands to climb steep slopes. Sweet! In the recent game Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast, Lanky appears for the first time in years.'' | |||
|[[Image:Lanky kong trophy.jpg|100px]] | |||
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==Stats== | |||
===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''=== | |||
*'''Boost''': '''**'''*** | |||
*'''Speed''': '''*****''' | |||
*'''Agility''': '''*'''**** | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* Lanky's exact relation to the Kong family is unknown. It is speculated by some that he may be a distant cousin of the family. Lanky may also be a member of the orangutan-like Kongs known as the [[Manky Kong]]s who are encountered in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. This is a logical assumption as Lanky does bare some resemblance to a Manky Kong. | * Lanky's exact relation to the Kong family is unknown. It is speculated by some that he may be a distant cousin of the family. Lanky may also be a member of the orangutan-like Kongs known as the [[Manky Kong]]s who are encountered in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. This is a logical assumption as Lanky does bare some resemblance to a Manky Kong. | ||
* For an unknown reason, Lanky Kong is commonly asociated with water. In ''Donkey Kong 64'', his color was blue, which is commonly asociated with water. He also was the only [[Kong]] who could become | * For an unknown reason, Lanky Kong is commonly asociated with water. In ''Donkey Kong 64'', his color was blue, which is commonly asociated with water. He also was the only [[Kong]] who could become Enguarde in that game, and his only boss fight by himself was against a fish in a boat. In ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble'', his only cameo is in the water, although most Kongs appeared in the water with him. Ironically, orangutans are known to have one of the worst swimming abilities amoung mammals. | ||
* According to ''Donkey Kong 64'', Lanky currently holds the record for the longest reach in the world, and it is shown that Lanky has a remarkable reach during his final battle against K. Rool. It is certainly much, much longer than the player can reach as Lanky throughout the rest of the game. | * According to ''Donkey Kong 64'', Lanky currently holds the record for the longest reach in the world, and it is shown that Lanky has a remarkable reach during his final battle against K. Rool. It is certainly much, much longer than the player can reach as Lanky throughout the rest of the game. | ||
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Revision as of 20:35, June 8, 2008
Lanky Kong is a wacky looking orange orangutan and ally of Donkey Kong and the Kong family. His first appearence was in Donkey Kong 64.
Appearences
In Donkey Kong 64 Lanky is one of the many Kongs imprisoned by the Kremling Krew at the start of the game. Lanky is found in the Llama's temple in the area Angry Aztec, Donkey Kong and his Coconut Shooter are needed to release Lanky from his imprisonment by the Kremlings.
Once Lanky is released players become capable of collecting blue Bananas, coins and Blueprints.
Lanky Kong fights fights the boss of Gloomy Galleon, who is Puftoss, when he defeats him, he gains one of the keys to K. Lumsy cage, also in this level Lanky can transform himself into Enguarde. In Fungi Forest he has to race against a rabbit twice to gain a Golden Banana. Lanky Kong is the only character needed to enter with the boss of Creepy Castle, King Kut Out, Lanky Kong is the first one to try to defeat this boss.
During the final battle against King K. Rool Lanky has to make use of the great reach to activate a switch and then a banana appears, Lanky next has to make use of the Trombone Tremor to make King K. Rool fall with a banana.
Throughout the game Lanky gains a variety of bizarre abilities from drinking Cranky Kong's various potions. Some of these abilities include Lanky walking on his hands, inflating himself like a balloon and walking on his hands at super-fast speeds. Lanky's weapon is the Grape Shooter, a long blow tube that shoots large grapes. His instrument is trombone, which allows him to use the powerful Trombone Tremor attack.
Lanky Kong makes a return as a racer in the Wii game Donkey Kong Barrel Blast. In this game he is an unlockable character. In it he is considerably powerful, and is assigned a Klump as his rival. He has top speed, medium boost and poor agility. His drums are blue with white parts, which resemble the colors of his clothes. This marks his debut in spin-off games.
Other Appearences
Lanky briefly appears in one of Funky Kong's mini-games in the GameBoy Advance remake of Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble.
Although he did not appear in Super Smash Bros. Melee, there is a reference to Lanky on the Kongo Jungle stage, as the DK Rap plays, after Tiny Kong's part, Lanky is mentioned.
Lanky Kong appears as trophy and as a stiker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Physical Appearence
Lanky Kong is an orangutan, he has orange fur, red nose and blue eyes. His clothing consists of blue overalls, with a white shirt, that is too small for him. In his recent appearence in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast he looks slightly bigger. Lanky looks very similar to Manky Kongs, but unlike them he is on the good side.
Trophy Information from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
| Name | Description | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanky Kong | One of the more eccentric Kong friends. He's probably the most laid back of the Kongs and has many comical expressions and mannerisms. He uses his long arms to take out baddies and can walk on his hands to climb steep slopes. Sweet! In the recent game Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast, Lanky appears for the first time in years. | File:Lanky kong trophy.jpg |
Stats
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast
- Boost: *****
- Speed: *****
- Agility: *****
Trivia
- Lanky's exact relation to the Kong family is unknown. It is speculated by some that he may be a distant cousin of the family. Lanky may also be a member of the orangutan-like Kongs known as the Manky Kongs who are encountered in the game Donkey Kong Country. This is a logical assumption as Lanky does bare some resemblance to a Manky Kong.
- For an unknown reason, Lanky Kong is commonly asociated with water. In Donkey Kong 64, his color was blue, which is commonly asociated with water. He also was the only Kong who could become Enguarde in that game, and his only boss fight by himself was against a fish in a boat. In Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble, his only cameo is in the water, although most Kongs appeared in the water with him. Ironically, orangutans are known to have one of the worst swimming abilities amoung mammals.
- According to Donkey Kong 64, Lanky currently holds the record for the longest reach in the world, and it is shown that Lanky has a remarkable reach during his final battle against K. Rool. It is certainly much, much longer than the player can reach as Lanky throughout the rest of the game.
