Shortly after arriving at the Northern Kremisphere, Dixie reunites with Kong clan mainstay Funky. Nintendo of America’s bizarre Double Trouble advertisements infamously highlighted Kiddy over Dixie, even claiming he was its star. Several names were considered for the newborn, including DJ Kong and Bibby Kong. Ultimately, he was christened Kiddy Kong in English-speaking territories, making him the only playable Kong in the trilogy whose initials aren’t “DK.” One of the other contenders, Dinky Kong, became his Japanese name, however. No concept art of him exists, because many of Rare’s character designs back then were created and refined as 3D models. Kiddy Kong’s HistoryĬountry series veteran Mark Stevenson remained on board to design Dixie Kong’s new travelling companion. Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble! bears a feeling distinct from its predecessors, something personified by its flagship newcomer.

A conscious effort was made to provide a “ fresh angle ” on the series, something accomplished by “handing over control to new designers, artists and programmers.” For better or worse, they succeeded.

When work began on a third Donkey Kong Country, Rare again brainstormed what direction to take it in. Kiddy Kong, seen in 1996’s Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble! (Image: Nintendo)

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