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{{Infobox character | {{Infobox character | ||
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|game = [[Diddy Kong Racing]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Tooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge]]<br>[[Banjo-Pilot]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]<br>[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie]] | |game = [[Diddy Kong Racing]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Tooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge]]<br>[[Banjo-Pilot]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]<br>[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie]] | ||
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'''Banjo''' is a brown honey bear created by Rareware and one of the two protagonists on which the [[Banjo-Kazooie series]] centers. He is always seen wearing a pair of yellow shorts, a shark tooth necklace, and a blue backpack. | '''Banjo''' is a brown honey bear created by [[Rareware]] and one of the two protagonists on which the [[Banjo-Kazooie series]] centers. He is always seen wearing a pair of yellow shorts, a shark tooth necklace, and a blue backpack. | ||
Banjo made his debut appearance in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' alongside [[Tiptup]] as a heavy racer with a high top speed and low acceleration before | Banjo made his debut appearance in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' alongside [[Tiptup]] as a heavy racer with a high top speed and low acceleration before staring in his own game several months later, and has since been the main character of every Banjo-Kazooie game yet. He has returned in [[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts|the series's latest installment for the Xbox 360]]. A while back Banjo adopted a breegull named [[Kazooie]], who is often seen seeking shelter in his backpack. The pair has gone on numerous adventures together, the purpose of most of them being to stop the sinister plans of the evil witch [[Gruntilda]]. Banjo also has a younger sister named [[Tooty]], who lives with him and Kazooie in a house at the bottom of [[Spiral Mountain]]. He also plays his namesake instrument. | ||
However, Banjo was not born a Rare icon, despite being quickly loved by millions. He was originally planned to be a small time character in a [[Super Nintendo]] video game, [[Project Dream]]. After the [[Nintendo 64]] was released, the game was moved to the new console. However, it was found to be too generic, and a rabbit was planned to become the new main character. However, this too was unsuccessful, so Rare tried a game based around Banjo himself, which became ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]''. | However, Banjo was not born a Rare icon, despite being quickly loved by millions. He was originally planned to be a small time character in a [[Super Nintendo]] video game, [[Project Dream]]. After the [[Nintendo 64]] was released, the game was moved to the new console. However, it was found to be too generic, and a rabbit was planned to become the new main character. However, this too was unsuccessful, so Rare tried a game based around Banjo himself, which became ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]''. | ||
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When Banjo is paired with Kazooie, he has a lot more skills at his disposal. The duo can perform a [[Forward Roll]] while running to attack enemies; Kazooie can use Banjo as leverage to perform the [[Rat-a-tat Rap]]; they can fly through the use of [[Flight Pad|flight pads]]; and utilize Kazooie's ability to fire different types of eggs. | When Banjo is paired with Kazooie, he has a lot more skills at his disposal. The duo can perform a [[Forward Roll]] while running to attack enemies; Kazooie can use Banjo as leverage to perform the [[Rat-a-tat Rap]]; they can fly through the use of [[Flight Pad|flight pads]]; and utilize Kazooie's ability to fire different types of eggs. | ||
Banjo also has access to the powerful magical abilities of his allies, [[Mumbo Jumbo]] and [[Humba Wumba]]. Depending on the game, one of the two will grant Banjo and Kazooie the ability to transform into different creatures, each with its own unique skills and powers. | Banjo also has access to the powerful magical abilities of his allies, [[Mumbo Jumbo]] and [[Humba Wumba]]. Depending on the game, one of the two will grant Banjo and Kazooie the ability to transform into different creatures, each with its own unique skills and powers. | ||
In [[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts]], The Bear and Bird have forgotten their abilities and instead must battle their arch-nemesis Gruntilda the Witch, by creating awe-inspiring vehicles for all sorts of terrain and conditons. With an almost unlimited assortment of weaponry and gadgets to add to these machines, Banjo and Kazooie will no doubt be ready for whatever challenges their new adventures may bring. Kazooie is also given a magical wrench used to smack enemies, as well as magically carry objects and turn pipes. She attacks with it from the safety of Banjo's backpack. | In [[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts]], The Bear and Bird have forgotten their abilities and instead must battle their arch-nemesis Gruntilda the Witch, by creating awe-inspiring vehicles for all sorts of terrain and conditons. With an almost unlimited assortment of weaponry and gadgets to add to these machines, Banjo and Kazooie will no doubt be ready for whatever challenges their new adventures may bring. Kazooie is also given a magical wrench used to smack enemies, as well as magically carry objects and turn pipes. She attacks with it from the safety of Banjo's backpack. | ||
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== Also see == | == Also see == | ||
*[[Diddy Kong Racing]] | *[[Diddy Kong Racing]] | ||
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