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{{Infobox character | {{Infobox character | ||
|image=[[File:Humba Wumba NnB art.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of Humba Wumba from ''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts''. | |image=[[File:Humba Wumba NnB art.png|250px]]<br>Artwork of Humba Wumba from ''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts''. | ||
|game=''[[Banjo-Tooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Pilot]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts | |game=''[[Banjo-Tooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Pilot]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'' | ||
|world='''''Banjo-Tooie'' | |world='''''Banjo-Tooie''''':<br>[[Isle o' Hags]]<br>[[Mayahem Temple]]<br>[[Glitter Gulch Mine]]<br>[[Witchyworld]]<br>[[Jolly Roger's Lagoon]]<br>[[Terrydactyland]]<br>[[Grunty Industries]]<br>[[Hailfire Peaks]]<br>[[Cloud Cuckooland]]<br>'''''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts''''':<br>[[Showdown Town]]<br>[[Nutty Acres]]<br>[[LOGBOX 720]]<br>[[Terrarium of Terror]]<br>[[L.O.G.'s Lost Challenges]] | ||
|icon=[[File:BT XBLA Humba Wumba icon.png|''Banjo-Tooie'' (XBLA)]]}} | |icon=[[File:BT XBLA Humba Wumba icon.png|''Banjo-Tooie'' (XBLA)]]}} | ||
{{quote|Not true. [[Mumbo Jumbo|Mumbo]] amateur. Wumba best. You bring [[Glowbo]] magic creatures here!|Humba Wumba|[[Banjo-Tooie]]}} | {{quote|Not true. [[Mumbo Jumbo|Mumbo]] amateur. Wumba best. You bring [[Glowbo]] magic creatures here!|Humba Wumba|[[Banjo-Tooie]]}} | ||
'''Humba Wumba''' is | '''Humba Wumba''' is a recurring supporting character in the [[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|''Banjo-Kazooie'']] series. | ||
== | ==Characteristics== | ||
Humba Wumba is an Indian<ref>"''What is the name of the Indian who changes Banjo into other characters?''" —Gruntilda in the [[Tower of Tragedy Quiz]], ''Banjo-Tooie''</ref> sha-woman who is the rival of [[Mumbo Jumbo]]. She is said to be "determined to expose the shaman for the amateur he really is."<ref>''Banjo-Tooie'' instruction booklet, page 11.</ref> | |||
==Biography== | |||
===''Banjo-Tooie''=== | ===''Banjo-Tooie''=== | ||
In ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]] can find Humba Wumba in a [[Wumba's Wigwam]] in every world. She takes over [[Mumbo Jumbo]]'s role from the first game, which is to transform Banjo and Kazooie into a certain creature or object for each world, allowing them to complete various tasks. Humba Wumba is first seen in [[Mayahem Temple]], where she introduces herself as the "greatest shaman in all game" | In ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]] can find Humba Wumba in a [[Wumba's Wigwam]] in every world. She takes over [[Mumbo Jumbo]]'s role from the first game, which is to transform Banjo and Kazooie into a certain creature or object for each world, allowing them to complete various tasks. Humba Wumba is first seen in [[Mayahem Temple]], where she introduces herself as the "greatest shaman in all game." Banjo mentions that he and Kazooie have heard that Mumbo was the best, a claim which Humba vehemently opposed. If Mumbo Jumbo enters Wumba's Wigwam, she demands him to leave. | ||
Before Banjo and Kazooie can be transformed, they must throw a [[Glowbo]] into a pink magic pool and then walk into it. They can change back to normal by walking into the pool again. Humba Wumba turns Banjo and Kazooie into the following: | Before Banjo and Kazooie can be transformed, they must throw a [[Glowbo]] into a pink magic pool and then walk into it. They can change back to normal by walking into the pool again. Humba Wumba turns Banjo and Kazooie into the following: | ||
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===''Banjo-Pilot''=== | ===''Banjo-Pilot''=== | ||
In ''[[Banjo-Pilot]]'', Humba Wumba is a playable character, being unlocked by completing [[Jiggy Cup]] and giving 100 [[Cheato Page]]s to [[Cheato]]. She has low top speed but high handling and acceleration. Humba Wumba is the boss of Jiggy Cup, being fought at the end in the match "Humba Horror" | In ''[[Banjo-Pilot]]'', Humba Wumba is a playable character, being unlocked by completing [[Jiggy Cup]] and giving 100 [[Cheato Page]]s to [[Cheato]]. She has low top speed but high handling and acceleration. Humba Wumba is the boss of Jiggy Cup, being fought at the end in the match "Humba Horror." During the battle, when Humba Wumba is flying in front, she sends behind energy spheres that work like [[Ice Egg|Single Blue Ice Egg]]s. | ||
==='' | ===''Nuts & Bolts''=== | ||
In ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'', Humba Wumba reappears, although not using magic anymore. In [[Showdown Town]], she sells [[blueprint]]s to Banjo and Kazooie to get money for her "magic recession fund" | In ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'', Humba Wumba reappears, although not using magic anymore. In [[Showdown Town]], she sells [[blueprint]]s to Banjo and Kazooie to get money for her "magic recession fund." | ||
In [[Nutty Acres]], Humba Wumba plays "Mumbo's Long-suffering Wife" | In [[Nutty Acres]], Humba Wumba plays "Mumbo's Long-suffering Wife." In Act 2, she hosts the challenge "Great Balls of Fire," where she asks for Banjo to cool down some fireballs by pushing them into the water, as their smoke is suffocating the coconuts. In Act 5, she hosts the challenge "Old Dog, New Tricks," where she warns Banjo and Kazooie about [[Mr. Patch]]'s return and asks for them to defeat him. In Act 6, she hosts the challenge "Nuts to Go," where the duo needs to take some coconuts to Mumbo so they can get approved for shipping, then take them to the docks. | ||
In [[LOGBOX 720]], Humba Wumba plays "The Gutsy Girl Gamer" | In [[LOGBOX 720]], Humba Wumba plays "The Gutsy Girl Gamer." In Act 2, she hosts the challenge "Chips Away," where Banjo and Kazooie need to race some of the console's staff. In Act 4, she hosts the challenge "Red Bear Racing," where the duo needs to win and air race against her. In Act 5, she hosts the challenge "Unstable Hardware," where she needs Banjo to race in a course where all checkpoints are airborn due to a problem caused by [[Klungo]]. In Act 6, she hosts the challenge "Lap Happy," another race with some of the employees. | ||
In [[Terrarium of Terror]], Humba Wumba plays "The Mooning Conservationist" | In [[Terrarium of Terror]], Humba Wumba plays "The Mooning Conservationist." Acts 1, 2, 3 and 4. | ||
In Act 1, she hosts the challenge "Bear's Eye View," where she needs her "customized plant-friendly" vehicle to be taken to a specific area so Kazooie can observe a flower and help Humba plan out her next expedition. In Act 2, she hosts the challenge "Intergalactic Binman," where the "1980s space junk" [[Gruntilda]] dumped in the terrarium needs to be ejected through the airlock. In Act 4, she hosts the challenge "No-armed Bandits," where the [[Gruntbot|Ball Brothers]] from a previous [[Jiggy]] game hosted by [[Captain Blubber]] return to cause trouble in the terrarium again. | In Act 1, she hosts the challenge "Bear's Eye View," where she needs her "customized plant-friendly" vehicle to be taken to a specific area so Kazooie can observe a flower and help Humba plan out her next expedition. In Act 2, she hosts the challenge "Intergalactic Binman," where the "1980s space junk" [[Gruntilda]] dumped in the terrarium needs to be ejected through the airlock. In Act 4, she hosts the challenge "No-armed Bandits," where the [[Gruntbot|Ball Brothers]] from a previous [[Jiggy]] game hosted by [[Captain Blubber]] return to cause trouble in the terrarium again. | ||
In [[L.O.G.'s Lost Challenges]], Humba Wumba plays "The Feisty Femme Fatale" | In [[L.O.G.'s Lost Challenges]], Humba Wumba plays "The Feisty Femme Fatale." In Act 1, she hosts the challenge "Ben Hurdle," where the [[List of Nuts & Bolts pre-made vehicles#L.O.G.'s Choice vehicles|L.O.G. Trusty Steed]] needs to be used to jump over hurdles while dodging the carboard [[supporting cast|pedestrians]]. | ||
In the ending, Humba Wumba is among the characters at [[Banjo's House]], where she congratulates Banjo and Kazooie for getting ownership of [[Spiral Mountain]]. | In the ending, Humba Wumba is among the characters at [[Banjo's House]], where she congratulates Banjo and Kazooie for getting ownership of [[Spiral Mountain]]. | ||
== | ==Flavor text== | ||
===''Banjo-Tooie''=== | ===''Banjo-Tooie''=== | ||
*'''Manual profile:''' "''The Isle o' Hags resident magic person, Humba Wumba understandably takes none too kindly to the intrusion of Mumbo Jumbo and his supposed reputation. She, too, has the ability to transform subjects into other forms, and is determined to expose the shaman for the amateur he really is should this bear and bird she keeps hearing about turn up at her wigwam for help.''" | *'''Manual profile:''' "''The Isle o' Hags resident magic person, Humba Wumba understandably takes none too kindly to the intrusion of Mumbo Jumbo and his supposed reputation. She, too, has the ability to transform subjects into other forms, and is determined to expose the shaman for the amateur he really is should this bear and bird she keeps hearing about turn up at her wigwam for help.''" | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Humba Wumba B-T art.jpg|''Banjo-Tooie'' artwork | Humba Wumba B-T art.jpg|''Banjo-Tooie'' artwork | ||
BP character select.png|''Banjo-Pilot'' select screen | |||
Humba Wumba BP icon.png|''Banjo-Pilot'' icon | Humba Wumba BP icon.png|''Banjo-Pilot'' icon | ||
Humba Wumba NnB art 2.jpg|''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts'' artwork | Humba Wumba NnB art 2.jpg|''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts'' artwork | ||
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*In the Volume 134 of ''Nintendo Power'', there is a pre-release screenshot of ''Banjo-Tooie'' in which Humba Wumba is wearing a red dress. A [[Mumbo Token]] symbol is found at the bottom-right of the same picture, suggesting that Humba Wumba would have originally accepted Mumbo Tokens instead of Glowbos. The same picture can be seen in the [[Workers' Quarters]] of [[Grunty Industries]] but without the Mumbo Token or dialogue icon. | *In the Volume 134 of ''Nintendo Power'', there is a pre-release screenshot of ''Banjo-Tooie'' in which Humba Wumba is wearing a red dress. A [[Mumbo Token]] symbol is found at the bottom-right of the same picture, suggesting that Humba Wumba would have originally accepted Mumbo Tokens instead of Glowbos. The same picture can be seen in the [[Workers' Quarters]] of [[Grunty Industries]] but without the Mumbo Token or dialogue icon. | ||
== | ==Nomenclature== | ||
{{Foreign names | {{Foreign names | ||
|Spa=Humba Wumba | |Spa=Humba Wumba | ||
|SpaM=- | |SpaM=- | ||
|Jap=フンバ・ウンバ | |Jap=フンバ・ウンバ | ||
|JapM=-}} | |JapM=- | ||
|Fra=Humba Wumba | |||
|FraM=- | |||
}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{N&B}} | {{N&B}} | ||
[[Category:Humans]] | [[Category:Humans]] | ||
[[Category:Females]] | |||
[[Category:Characters in Banjo-Tooie]] | [[Category:Characters in Banjo-Tooie]] | ||
[[Category:Characters in Banjo-Pilot]] | [[Category:Characters in Banjo-Pilot]] | ||
[[Category:Characters in Nuts & Bolts]] | [[Category:Characters in Nuts & Bolts]] | ||