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The first appearance of Neckies was in the game ''[[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.]]
The first appearance of Neckies was in the game ''[[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.]]


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]]'' 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]]''.
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]]''.


===''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''===
===''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''===
[[Image:DK64 Necky.png|thumb|left|A Necky in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', shot by [[Lanky Kong]]]]
[[Image:DK64 Necky.png|thumb|left|A Necky in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', shot by [[Lanky Kong]]]]
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', two vultures that are presumably Neckies 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 Necky is actually benevolent and capable of speech. After [[Diddy Kong]] frees the vulture from the cage it is trapped in near [[Snide's HQ]], it will challenge Diddy to a game; if Diddy can fly through all the rings the Necky drops he will obtain a [[Golden Banana]].
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', two vultures that are presumably Neckies 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 Necky is actually benevolent and capable of speech. After [[Diddy Kong]] frees the vulture from the cage it is trapped in near [[Snide's HQ]], it will challenge Diddy to a game; if Diddy can fly through all the rings the Necky drops he will obtain 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.
===''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' and ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''===
Neckies appear as enemies in ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' and have a boss version named [[Fire Necky]]. They also appear as enemies in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''. In both games, they spew coconuts at [[Donkey Kong|Donkey]] and/or [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]].
===''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''===
Neckies appear as obstacles in this game and as flying creatures that players may knock into.


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==Levels==
==Levels==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
*[[Jungle Hijinxs]] (throw coconut)
*[[Jungle Hijinxs]] (throw coconut)
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*[[Congo Carnage]]
*[[Congo Carnage]]
*[[Pot Hole Panic (Donkey Kong Land)|Pot Hole Panic]]
*[[Pot Hole Panic (Donkey Kong Land)|Pot Hole Panic]]
===Recent Appearances===
Neckies appear in ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'' and its sequel ''[[DK Jungle Climber]]'' as enemies; the boss [[Fire Necky]] appears in ''DK: King of Swing''. Neckies are also obstacles in the racing game ''[[Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast]]''.


==Sub-Species==
==Sub-Species==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*[[Klepto]] from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' bares a resemblance to Necky.
*[[Klepto]] from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' bares a resemblance to Necky.
*[[Stu (Donkey Kong Country Returns)|Stu]], a boss from ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'', bears a slight resemblance to Necky. It is possible that the two may be related.
 
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Revision as of 08:57, July 11, 2011

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Neckies are large brown vultures that prowl the skies of Donkey Kong Island. They seem to be affiliated with the Kremling Krew.

History

DK Country and DK Land titles

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A Necky attempting to attack the Kongs.

The first appearance of Neckies was in the game 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.

There is also a smaller subspecies of Neckies called 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.

Donkey Kong 64

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A Necky in Donkey Kong 64, shot by Lanky Kong

In Donkey Kong 64, two vultures that are presumably Neckies 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 Necky is actually benevolent and capable of speech. After Diddy Kong frees the vulture from the cage it is trapped in near Snide's HQ, it will challenge Diddy to a game; if Diddy can fly through all the rings the Necky drops he will obtain 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 was riding on Ellie along with many creatures aside from Kiddy. They were presumably going to be rideable creatures.

DK: King of Swing and DK: Jungle Climber

Neckies appear as enemies in DK: King of Swing and have a boss version named Fire Necky. They also appear as enemies in DK: Jungle Climber. In both games, they spew coconuts at Donkey and/or Diddy.

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast

Neckies appear as obstacles in this game and as flying creatures that players may knock into.

Super Smash Bros. series

In the game Super Smash Bros., Neckies can sometimes be seen flying in the background of the Congo Jungle stage. In Super Smash Bros.'s sequel, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Neckies can be seen in the background of the arena Jungle Japes.

Levels

Donkey Kong Country

Donkey Kong Land

Sub-Species

Notable Neckys

Trivia