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{{Infobox kritter
 
|name = Klaptrap
 
 
|image = [[File:Klaptrap.png]]
|name = Klaptraps
 
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|caption = Klaptrap's official render from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.
|image = [[File:200px-Klaptrap.jpg]]
 
|caption = Artwork of a Klaptrap
 
 
|full name = Klaptrap
 
|full name = Klaptrap
 
|aliases = None
 
|aliases = None
|residence = [[Donkey Kong Island]]
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|residence = [[Crocodile Isle]]
 
|family = Kremling family
 
|family = Kremling family
 
|species = [[Kremling]]
 
|species = [[Kremling]]
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|subspecies =
|subspecies = Red jumping versions,<br> [[Klampon]],<br> [[Krimp]]
 
 
|gender = Varies
 
|gender = Varies
|affiliations = [[Kremling Krew]], [[Klampon]], [[Krimp]]
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|affiliations = [[Kremling Krew]]<br>[[Kong Family]] (one of them)
 
|powers and abilities = Good biting ability
 
|powers and abilities = Good biting ability
|enemies = [[Kong Family|Kong family]]
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|enemies = Kong Family<br>Kremling Krew (one of them)
|games = ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''<br>''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''<br>''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''<br>''[[Donkey Konga]]''<br>''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''<br>''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''<br>''[[Mario Party 7]]'' (cameo)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' (cameo)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (cameo)
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|games = Various (except ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'',''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (game)|Donkey Kong Jr.]]'',''[[Donkey Kong 3]]'',''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong '94]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'', ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'', ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' & ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'')
 
}}
 
}}
 
'''Klaptraps''' are [[Kremlings]] that originated in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. They are lizard-like creatures with large mouths (hence the name).
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==Description==
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The Klaptraps are quadrupeds, have huge mouths with sharp teeths and four legs. The common Klaptraps' trademark is the yellow stripes on the back (except ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'').
   
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They come with a variety of colors on their scales, such as blue, purple, green and red.
'''Klaptraps''' are [[Kremling]]s that originated in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. They are lizard-like creatures with large mouths, hence their name.
 
 
==History==
 
==History==
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This subspecies is physically inferior to the Kremling species as shown in several games, where they are trained by the dominant subspecies [[Kritter|Kritters]]. Like most Kremlings, the Klaptrap subspecies originated on [[Crocodile Isle]].
===''Donkey Kong'' series===
 
====''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''/''[[Donkey Kong Land|Land]]''====
 
Klaptrap debut in the original ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''. Klaptrap's standard color is blue, and also come in a rare red variety. The Klaptrap's attack pattern is much like a regular [[Gnawty]]'s, except they are chomping rapidly in the direction they are facing. As such, a cartwheel or rolling attack to it's front will result in a bite by it.
 
   
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The Klaptraps have a mouth full of sharp teeth that it uses these teeth to harm the Kongs. Purple Klaptraps that are more formidable, since they have the ability to jump once [[Donkey Kong|Donkey]] [[Donkey Kong|Kong]] or [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] [[Diddy Kong|Kong]] jumps, but they can be defeated by trampling, or by being hit by anything throwable.
A rare, red-colored sub-species also exist in some later levels, where they do not move at all, but when [[Donkey Kong|Donkey]] or [[Diddy Kong]] jump, the Red Klaptrap will also jump at the same time. In the levels they appear in, they usually blend in with the darker background and their small eyes are usually the most apparent indication of it,
 
   
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Several Klaptraps provide other types of service, for example: A purple served to drive [[Kremlantis|K. Rool's Mobile Fortress Island]], half of them were used by [[King K. Rool]] to not let his minions escape their duties, and even a giant was held by the crocodilian dictator to punish them.<ref>'''K. Rool's words''': "''Guards! Make sure no one leaves until my machine is ready!''" - ''Donkey Kong 64''</ref><ref>'''K. Rool's words''': "''Fatso, is it? I'd choose my last words more carefully if I were you.''" - ''Donkey Kong 64''</ref>
Klaptraps later appear in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'s'' semi-sequel ''[[Donkey Kong Land]]''. Klaptraps were relatively unchanged in this appearance, except for the lack of red colored ones due to limitations.
 
====''[[Donkey Kong Country 2]]/[[Donkey Kong Land 2|Land 2]]''====
 
{{main|Klampon}}
 
Klaptraps return, their appearance tweaked and alias changed, in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''. Klaptraps are now called "[[Klampon]]s" in these two games and have a more threatening appearance and larger mouth. Klampons are presumably an evolved species of Klaptrap having the same traits otherwise. The only other major change is the fact that the Klampons appear in pairs usually with [[Spiny]].
 
   
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==List of Klaptraps==
It's worth noting a beta video of ''DKC2'' showed regular Klaptraps in a level instead of Klampons, however their usage there was likely a mere placeholder for the Klampon.
 
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*[[Klampon]]<ref name=Klaptrap>[https://mobile.twitter.com/Christo24882625/status/1173357011376979973 Kevin Bayliss' like on September 19, 2019]</ref>
====''[[Donkey Kong Country 3]]''/''[[Donkey Kong Land III|Land III]]''====
 
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*[[Krimp]]<ref name=Klaptrap/>
{{main|Krimp}}
 
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==Sprites==
Klaptraps also appear in the third game in the ''DKC''/''DKL'' series, ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!|Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', this time called [[Krimp]]. Krimps are quite similar, notably purple versions of Klaptrap in it's evolution family. Krimp are notably more common, but, their attack patterns are unchanged.
 
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====''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''====
 
 
200px-Klaptrap.jpg|Artwork of a Klaptrap.
After several years absence, Klaptraps finally made a return in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. Here, they were given a new ability, once a Klaptrap is defeated, it's skeleton will continually attack the kongs until it is destroyed. Also introduced in the game were [[Big Klaptrap]]s. These Klaptraps were slightly larger than the Kongs and could only be defeated with an [[Orange Grenade]]. Interestingly, some of ''Donkey Kong 64's'' cutscenes showed [[King K. Rool]] with a small Klaptrap that seemed to be his pet.
 
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K-rool-pet-bounce small.gif|Animation from ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
 
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K-rool-pet-bounce.gif|Animation from ''Donkey Kong 64'' (large)
Also in ''Donkey Kong 64'', a Klaptrap is playable in the mini-game "[[Beaver Bother]]". This marks the first time that a Klaptrap was playable. Klaptraps also appear in ''[[Donkey Konga]]''.
 
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Klaptrap (blue).gif|''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[SNES]])
 
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Klaptrap (purple).gif|''Donkey Kong Country'' (SNES) (purple)
Klaptraps may be based off [[Snapjaw]]s, crocodilian enemies [[Mario]] would send after ''[[Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' in the game of his namesake.
 
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===Other appearances===
 
====[[Donkey Kong Country (show)|Donkey Kong Country animated series]]====
 
 
Klaptraps were, instead of soldiers, ammunition for a weapon called a [[Klap-Blaster]]. Unlike the Klaptraps of the games the ones on the show were capable of speaking, often times when a Klaptrap was seen it would make a sarcastic comment about it's job or what it had just eaten. The show also featured an abnormally large Klaptrap named [[Junior the Giant Klaptrap]].
 
====''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series====
 
[[File:Klaptrap trophy.jpg|thumb|''SSBM'' trophy]]
 
Klaptraps are stage elements in the ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]'' stages, [[Kongo Jungle]] and [[Jungle Japes]]. In Kongo Jungle, Klaptraps occasionally appear jumping out of the waterfall in the center stage (despite not being able to swim in ''DKC''; however Klampon can move underwater) and the fighter will take some damage upon contact with it. In Jungle Japes, they also sometimes jump out of the flowing water under deck, and when hit the fighter will be damaged and "spiked", or launched downwards powerfully.
 
 
Trophy Information:
 
 
:''This low-slung alligator made its first appearance in Donkey Kong Country. You can subdue it by jumping on its back, but it's powerful jaws make it dangerous to approach from the front. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, it swims in the river and sometimes jumps in the [[Barrel Cannon]] to stop players from using it.''
 
 
====''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''====
 
Klaptraps are distractions in Donkey Kong's course in ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]''. Klatraps try to bite the outfielder's heels, slowing them down. However, if you were to hit the baseball into a Klaptrap's mouth, it would give you a Team Star.
 
====''[[Mario Power Tennis]]''====
 
Klaptraps also appear in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' in Donkey Kong's court. They try to bite the player, causing the player to slow down. Klaptraps also appear in the mini-game Balloon Panic, here the player must protect several balloons from hungry Klaptraps.
 
====''[[Mario Party series|Mario Party 7]]''====
 
Klaptraps make a cameo in ''[[Mario Party 7]]'' as enemies in one of the Pyramid Park events. In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' Klaptraps appear in Donkey Kong's stages, [[Kongo Jungle]] and [[Jungle Japes]]. They would swim through water and attempt to bash a character into the abyss.
 
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*Klaptraps are famously able to be avoided completely by riding [[Expresso]] over them. Expresso is too tall to be hurt by it.
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*Klaptraps, along with [[Gnawty|Gnawties]], [[Slippa|Slippas]], and [[Army|Armys]] are famously able to be avoided completely by riding [[Expresso the Ostrich|Expresso]] over them on flat ground. This is due to his long legs: as long as Expresso's body does not touch the enemy, he is invulnerable to their attack.
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Revision as of 17:11, 30 April 2020

Klaptrap
Klaptrap
Klaptrap's official render from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Full Name Klaptrap
Alias(es) None
Residence(s) Crocodile Isle
Family Kremling family
Species Kremling
Gender Varies
Affiliates Kremling Krew
Kong Family (one of them)
Powers/Abilities Good biting ability
Enemies Kong Family
Kremling Krew (one of them)
Game(s) Various (except Donkey Kong,Donkey Kong Jr.,Donkey Kong 3,Donkey Kong '94, Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, DK: King of Swing, Donkey Kong Barrel Blast, DK: Jungle Climber, Donkey Kong Country Returns & Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze)


Klaptraps are Kremlings that originated in Donkey Kong Country. They are lizard-like creatures with large mouths (hence the name).

Description

The Klaptraps are quadrupeds, have huge mouths with sharp teeths and four legs. The common Klaptraps' trademark is the yellow stripes on the back (except Donkey Kong 64).

They come with a variety of colors on their scales, such as blue, purple, green and red.

History

This subspecies is physically inferior to the Kremling species as shown in several games, where they are trained by the dominant subspecies Kritters. Like most Kremlings, the Klaptrap subspecies originated on Crocodile Isle.

The Klaptraps have a mouth full of sharp teeth that it uses these teeth to harm the Kongs. Purple Klaptraps that are more formidable, since they have the ability to jump once Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong jumps, but they can be defeated by trampling, or by being hit by anything throwable.

Several Klaptraps provide other types of service, for example: A purple served to drive K. Rool's Mobile Fortress Island, half of them were used by King K. Rool to not let his minions escape their duties, and even a giant was held by the crocodilian dictator to punish them.[1][2]

List of Klaptraps

Sprites

Trivia

  • Klaptraps, along with Gnawties, Slippas, and Armys are famously able to be avoided completely by riding Expresso over them on flat ground. This is due to his long legs: as long as Expresso's body does not touch the enemy, he is invulnerable to their attack.

References

  1. K. Rool's words: "Guards! Make sure no one leaves until my machine is ready!" - Donkey Kong 64
  2. K. Rool's words: "Fatso, is it? I'd choose my last words more carefully if I were you." - Donkey Kong 64
  3. 3.0 3.1 Kevin Bayliss' like on September 19, 2019