Editing Wrinkly Kong

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|image=[[File:DKJC Wrinkly.png|170px]] <br>'''Wrinkly Kong''' as a ghost, as she appears in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''.
|full_name=Wrinkly Kong
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' ([[List of games by date#1995|1995]])
|species=[[Kong]]/Ghost
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' ([[List of games by date#2014|2014]] (as a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]))
|latest_portrayal=Miho Yamada ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]] - present)
}}
{{quote|Why, if it isn't [[Donkey Kong|Donkey]] -- or is it [[Funky Kong|Funky]]?  No -- [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]]!|Wrinkly Kong|Donkey Kong Land III}}

'''Wrinkly Kong''' is a character in the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]] who was the wife of [[Cranky Kong]] and an intelligent ally of the [[Kong]]s. Although she is now deceased, her spirit form continues to participate in the Kongs' adventures.

She appears in most of ''Donkey Kong'' games, providing helpful information and hints. However, she has only been playable twice. She has also appeared in one comic.

==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country'' series===
====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''====
[[File:WKong.jpg|120px|left|thumb|Wrinkly's debut appearance.]]
The first appearance of Wrinkly Kong was in the game ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. Wrinkly manages the [[Kong Kollege]] where [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Dixie Kong]] can save their game progress. Wrinkly, like her husband [[Cranky Kong]] can also give the Kongs information on the various items and objects found throughout the game. 

In the Game Boy Advance remake of ''Donkey Kong Country 2,'' Dixie and Diddy can also do a homework assignment for Wrinkly, called Wrinkly's Task. The purpose of Wrinkly's Task is to fill up a scrapbook, given to the Kongs by Wrinkly with pictures. For every page of the scrapbook filled up Wrinkly will give the Kongs a [[DK Coin]].

Wrinkly reappeared in the Game Boy game, ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' where she could once again save the Kongs' progress. Unlike in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' however, she does not provide the Kongs with any advice.

====''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', Wrinkly makes a return appearance. In this game, Wrinkly has retired as a teacher at the Kong Kollege, and now runs [[Wrinkly's Save Cave]]. In the cave Dixie and [[Kiddy Kong]] can save their game, the cave is also where the various [[Banana Bird]]s the Kongs collect are stored. When the Kongs enter to the cave they can find her either dancing, sleeping or playing videogames. 

In the Game Boy Advance remake of ''Donkey Kong Country 3'', Wrinkly's role is slightly lessened. Now Wrinkly serves no real purpose in the game except to take care of Banana Birds, which she seems to have become a spiritual follower of.

====''Donkey Kong Land III''====
In ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]'', Wrinkly's role remains relatively the same (she saves the Kongs' progress). The only real difference between roles is that Wrinkly no longer cares for Banana Birds, since they are not in the game.

===''Club Nintendo''===
===="Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24"====
Wrinkly is briefly seen in the ''[[Club Nintendo (magazine)|Club Nintendo]]'' comic "[[Donkey Kong in: Banana Day 24]]", in which some Kongs, including Cranky, save [[Earth]] from being pulled away by aliens. When the saviors return, Cranky enthusiastically tries to kiss a random girl. At the end of the comic, Wrinkly is seen quarrelling with her husband, and it is heavily implied that this is due to his attempt at kissing the girl.

===''Donkey Kong 64''===
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', it is revealed that she had died after the events of ''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!''. In the game, Wrinkly now inhabits [[Wrinkly Door]]s which are found in the entrance of every area except [[Hideout Helm]]. If a Kong steps in front of a Wrinkly Door, bone-chilling sounds of spirits are heard, and Wrinkly will pop out. Using her supernatural powers, she will give that Kong hints on what to do, revealing the whereabouts of one of their Golden Bananas in the area ahead of them. However, the information is often vague and/or incomplete. Wrinkly is the only Kong who is not seen during the credits, and she is also the only supporting Kong who offers her service for free.

===''DK'' series===
====''DK: King of Swing''====
[[File:Wrinkly-DKKOS.png|120px|right|thumb|Wrinkly in ''[[DK: King of Swing]]''.]]
In ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', Wrinkly aids her husband Cranky in teaching his grandson, [[Donkey Kong]], in learning the unique controls of the game. She is the one that teaches Donkey how to climb the Pegs Boards, she also helps Cranky teach Donkey how to attack. Wrinkly is also an unlockable playable character in the game's Jungle Jam mode, where she is tied with [[Dixie Kong]] for the best jumping ability. However, her attack is low, though not as low as Dixie's. She is unlocked by collecting all the Crystal Coconuts from all levels. This marks the first time Wrinkly Kong was playable. 

====''DK: Jungle Climber''====
She returned in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''. She went on vacation to [[Sun Sun Island]], along with all of the other Kongs. Wrinkly appears in the opening cutscene, where she is seen enjoying the scenery, alongside [[Cranky Kong]]. She carries a white umbrella for protection against the sun's rays. Although she has official artwork, this is the only time she appears in the entire game. This is similar to [[Candy Kong]] in the predecessor, ''DK: King of Swing''. This was Wrinkly's only appearance on the DS.

===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
In ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]'', Wrinkly is an unlockable playable character, and is the only playable Kong that does not appear on the title screen. She is unlocked by completing [[Candy's Challenges|Candy's Challenge]] #26: ''' Let Wrinkly Kong Win!''', which is level 4 in difficulty. As the name implies, Wrinkly must come in first in order to complete the challenge. In this game, Wrinkly is a rival to [[Kopter]], and she has average boost and speed, and maxed out agility. As all playable characters, she had the ability to do [[Wild Move]]s. This was her first appearance on the Wii console.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', not only does she get a [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] but she appeared as a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Sticker]]. Her sticker is based on her artwork from ''DK: King of Swing'', that raises resistance against battering attacks by four and can only be used by Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong.

====''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''====
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', Wrinkly once again has her own trophy. Her trophy is featured in the "Donkey Kong and his friends" trophy box, along [[Tiny Kong]], [[Lanky Kong]], Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, [[Cranky Kong]], [[Candy Kong]] and [[Funky Kong]].

==General information==
===Physical appearance===
Wrinkly Kong's appearance has changed many times over the years, but has been consistent since ''[[DK: King of Swing]]''.
====Alive====
Wrinkly Kong is an old ape with a similar build to her husband Cranky Kong. She is covered in brown fur, has grey hair on her head and she also wears glasses. In her debut in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', she wore a green blanket. In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', she wears a white and purple gymnastics outfit that has dark gray fur armbands, and also wears white and purple sneakers and a white and purple headband. In the [[Game Boy Advance|GBA]] remake of ''Donkey Kong Country 3'', she only wears a white coat and does not wear any shoes.

====After her death====
In her debut as a ghost in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', her appearance was similar to her appearance in ''Donkey Kong Country 2'', except she is now white and translucent, has a wispy tail where her legs used to be, and wears a nightgown. In her current appearance introduced in ''[[DK: King of Swing]]'', she is no longer translucent and has gray fur, though her skin is rather white. Her glasses are much smaller and are oval shaped, compared to her previous semicircular ones, and her hair is covered by a white bonnet hat.

==Official profiles and statistics==
===German ''Donkey Kong 64'' website===
''"After the last great adventure of the Kongs, Wrinkly, who was advanced in years, left us, much to the sadness of all involved. Nevertheless, she returns from the realm of the spirits to provide her friends and relatives with all kinds of important information and useful tips. In the lobby of each level there are five doors, each with a frame of a different color. If a Kong approaches one of these doors, Wrinkly appears and gives him a hint to uncover especially well-kept secrets. Wrinkly loves her friends and relatives so much that she even crosses the threshold of mortality in order to support them in the battle against the evil empire of the [[Kremling]]s."''

===''DK: King of Swing''===
*'''Instruction booklet bio:''' ''"Wife of Cranky. Even though she's passed away, she's a gentle Kong who frets about Donkey."''
*'''Jump''': 5
*'''Attack''': 2

===''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''===
[[File:DKBBWrinklyKongIcon.png|100x100px]]
*'''Unlock method''': Win Candy's Challenge 26: Let Wrinkly Kong win!.
*'''Rival''': [[Kopter]]
*'''Boost''': '''3/5''' 
*'''Speed''': '''3/5'''
*'''Agility''': '''5/5'''

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' Trophy information====
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|align=center | Wrinkly Kong
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|align=center | '''SNES''' Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Quest<br> '''N64''' Donkey Kong 64
|The wife of Cranky Kong. Wrinkly first appeared as director of Kong Kollege, where she provided game hints. Did you know King K. Rool was also a student of hers? After her passing, she appeared in Donkey Kong 64 as a ghost, where again... she provided hints.
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====''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' trophy information====
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|[[File:WrinklyKongTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
|align=center|'''SNES''' ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' (11/1995)<br>'''N64''' ''Donkey Kong 64'' (11/1999)
|''Wrinkly Kong first appears in Donkey Kong Country 2, where she manages the Kong Kollege. Even Kaptain K. Rool was one of her students at one time! Sadly, Wrinkly has become a spirit by the time she's seen in Donkey Kong 64. She doesn't let her ghostly form keep her from sharing advice, though.''
|''Wrinkly has been in the series since Donkey Kong Country 2, where she was the director of Kong Kollege. Even Kaptain K. Rool was one of her students once upon a time! She passed away at some point before Donkey Kong 64, but still shows up now and then as a ghost. Why should she let a little thing like death stop her?''
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==Game Appearances==
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!width=50%|Title
!width=20%|Description
!width=20%|Release Date
!width=10%|System/Format
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|Non-Playable Character    
|'''North America''':<br>November 20, 1995
|[[SNES]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|'''North America''':<br>September 1, 1996
|[[Game Boy]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|'''North America''':<br>November 22, 1996
|[[SNES]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|'''North America''':<br>October 1, 1997
|[[Game Boy]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|'''North America''':<br>November 22, 1999
|[[Nintendo 64]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2]]'' (remake)
|Non-Playable Character
|'''North America''':<br>November 15, 2004
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|''[[DK: King of Swing]]''
|Unlockable Playable Character in Jungle Jam mode
|'''North America''':<br>September 19, 2005
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3]]'' (remake)
|Non-Playable Character
|'''North America''':<br>November 7, 2005
|[[Game Boy Advance]]
|-
|''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]''
|Non-Playable Character
|'''North America''':<br>September 10, 2007
|[[Nintendo DS]]
|-
|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
|Unlockable Playable Character
|'''North America''':<br>October 8, 2007
|[[Wii]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
|Cameo as [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]] and [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|Sticker]]
|'''North America''':<br>March 9, 2008
|[[Wii]]
|-
|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
|Cameo as [[Trophy (Super Smash Bros. series)|trophy]]
|'''North America''':<br>November 21, 2014
|[[Wii U]]
|}

==Gallery==
{{main-gallery|Wrinkly Kong}}
<gallery>
WKong.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]
Wrinkly Kong DKC3.png|''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble]]''
Wrinkly Kong.jpg|''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble'' (Game Boy Advance remake)
Wrinkly-DKKOS.png|''[[DK: King of Swing]]
DKJC Wrinkly.png|''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]
WrinklyJet.jpg|''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]
</gallery>
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== Names in other languages ==
{{foreign names
|Jap=リンクリーコング
|JapR=Rinkurī Kongu
|JapM=Wrinkly Kong}}

==Trivia==
* When talking to Wrinkly in ''Donkey Kong 64'', the theme that plays is a slower and major key version of [[Cranky's Lab]].
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