K. Lumsy
| K. Lumsy | |
|---|---|
 Artwork fromDonkey Kong 64 | |
| Species | Kremling |
| Appears in | Donkey Kong 64 (1999) |
- “Boo hoo hoo...oh, hi. My name's K. Lumsy, and I've been locked in here because I wouldn't smash upsome little island. But how could I? Such a lovely little island, full of cutemonkeys - so I said no.”
- —K. Lumsy,Donkey Kong 64
K. Lumsy is a gigantic, friendlyKremling who appears inDonkey Kong 64. Unlike the other Kremlings in theKremling Krew, K. Lumsy likes theKongs and helps them during their adventure. In the Japanese version ofDonkey Kong 64, K. Lumsy is said to beKing K. Rool's younger brother.[1] K. Lumsy's name is a pun on the word "clumsy".
Prior to the events ofDonkey Kong 64, K. Lumsy was ordered by King K. Rool to destroyKong Isle. K. Lumsy refused to destroy the isle, resulting in him being locked in aprison tethered toCrocodile Isle.
During the game's events, K. Lumsy is first met byDonkey Kong when he first stumbles upon K. Lumsy's Prison, after leaving Kong Isle. K. Lumsy proceeds to explain his circumstance to Donkey Kong. After Donkey Kong agrees to help, K. Lumsyjumps around happily, causing a small tremor to occur around DK Isles and destroying the boulder obstructing the entrance toJungle Japes. Following this, Donkey Kong and the otherKongs must each use aBoss Key to open a padlock of K. Lumsy's cage. Each time they remove a padlock, K. Lumsy boisterously celebrates and causes a tremor that unlocks the path to either one or two levels. After the Kongs obtain the eighth Boss Key and remove the eighth and final padlock, K. Lumsy's cage lifts, therefore freeing him. Just after exiting his prison, K. Lumsy notices anaircraft, which is small in proportion to K. Lumsy, moving in the air. King K. Rool uses the airship to try and escape from DK Isles after the Kongs deactivate theBlast-o-Matic. While chasing the airship, K. Lumsy accidentally trips on a rock and swats it out of the air, causing it to crash land on Kong Isle's shore. Shortly afterward, when K. Rool is defeated by the Kongs, he is sent flying out the airship and lands in K. Lumsy's Prison, where K. Lumsy beats him up out of revenge, sending him flying through the roof of the island. In the 101% ending cutscene, the Kongs are seen riding on K. Lumsy across the surrounding waters of DK Isles.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
- Instruction booklet bio fromProfessor Cranky Kong: "He’s bigger, slower and even more useless. No, it’s not Chunky, but a hulking, good-natured Kremling whom K. Rool has imprisoned for his lack of reptilian ruthlessness. I reckon all it will take is a bit of the famous Kong charm to win K. Lumsy over and get him to lend a considerably-sized hand in thwarting his master’s plans."[2]
- Prima Games guide: "One huge Kremling, K. Lumsy isn't into smashing cute monkeys. Because he wouldn't help K. Rool destroy the Kongs, the big-hearted beast was locked up. The Kongs are helping K. Lumsy by finding the keys to his cage. The freed prisoner will smash open doors to several levels when he jumps up and down with glee."[3]
- Japanese website: キングクルールの弟。心やさしい性格だったためにキングクルールに反抗して、その結果牢屋に入れられてしまいました。ドンキーコングたちに牢屋のカギを開けてもらうたび、飛んだり跳ねたりの大喜びをします。体は大きいくせに子供のように純粋な性格 (King K. Rool's younger brother. Because he had a kind-hearted personality, he rebelled against King K. Rool and was thrown into prison as a result. He jumps and jumps with joy every time Donkey Kong and his friends unlock the prison. Although he is big, he has a pure personality like a child.)[1]
Quotes[edit]
- "Boo hoo hoo... Oh, Hi. My name's K. Lumsy, and I've been locked in here because I wouldn't smash up some little island. But how could I? Such a lovely little island, full of cute monkeys - so I said no. Sniff... K. Rool says I'm too soft to be a Kremling and I'm to stay in here until I've toughened up. Sob... I'll do anything to be free again..."
- "Hey, little monkey. Perphaps you could help poor old K. Lumsy escape? Go on, I'll be your bestest friend..."
- "Oh, K. Lumsy so happy now! But K. Rool has taken the keys to this cage and given them to the biggest and most feared soldiers in his army. If you manage to get hold of any keys, please bring them back to open my locks. Don't tell K. Rool, though - this has to be our little secret!"
Gallery[edit]
K. Lumsy celebrating after Donkey Kong agrees to try and rescue him
The Kongs riding K. Lumsy in the 101% ending
Donkey Kong Card Game trading card
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Theme[edit]
 K. Lumsy's Theme - K. Lumsy's theme fromDonkey Kong 64 | File info |
| Happy K. Lumsy - When K. Lumsy gets happy inDonkey Kong 64 | File info |
| K. Rool's Escape - Third part of the music that plays when K. Rool escapes in hisKremling craft inDonkey Kong 64 | File info |
| K. Rool's Defeated - When K. Rool is defeated inDonkey Kong 64 | File info |
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | クランジー[4] Kuranjī | Clumsy | |
| French | K. Lumsy[?] | - |
References[edit]
- ^abキャラクターの紹介.Nintendo.co.jp (Japanese). Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^1999.Donkey Kong 64 instruction booklet.Nintendo of America (American English). Page 11.
- ^Barton, Jeff, Mario De Govia, and Donato Tica (December 1, 1999).Donkey Kong 64 Prima's Official Strategy Guide.Prima Games (American English). ISBN0-7615-2279-4. Page 14.
- ^「ドンキーコング64任天堂公式ガイドブック」 (Donkey Kong 64 Nintendo Kōshiki Guidebook).Shogakukan (Japanese). Page 5.
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