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[[File:Timber's Island DKR center area.png|thumb|left|Diddy flying his plane in the center area of Timber's Island, facing the Wizpig head, in ''Diddy Kong Racing'']] | [[File:Timber's Island DKR center area.png|thumb|left|Diddy flying his plane in the center area of Timber's Island, facing the Wizpig head, in ''Diddy Kong Racing'']] | ||
'''Timber's Island''' is the island where the events of ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' and ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' take place; it also serves as the hub area for both games. The island is governed and owned by [[Timber]]'s parents, and it has a magical protector named [[Taj the Genie]].<ref>''Nintendo Power, Vol. 103'', January 1, 1997, page 14. '''''TIMBER''' Timber's family used to rule the island before the Wizpig began hogging all the | '''Timber's Island''' is the island where the events of ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' and ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' take place; it also serves as the hub area for both games. The island is governed and owned by [[Timber]]'s parents, and it has a magical protector named [[Taj the Genie]].<ref>''Nintendo Power, Vol. 103'', January 1, 1997, page 14. '''''TIMBER''' Timber's family used to rule the island before the Wizpig began hogging all the racetracks. He's determined to bring the big pig to justice. He's well equipped to do it, too, with very solid handling. His acceleration, top speed and weight are all in the middle range.''"</ref> | ||
During the events of ''Diddy Kong Racing'' and ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'', Timber's parents leave for a vacation to [[Donkey Kong Island|Kong Country]] and leave him temporarily in charge. It is during Timber's brief rule over the island that an intergalactic evil pig, [[Wizpig]] attempts to conquer it. During the game(s), the racers try to stop Wizpig from taking complete control over the island. | During the events of ''Diddy Kong Racing'' and ''Diddy Kong Racing DS'', Timber's parents leave for a vacation to [[Donkey Kong Island|Kong Country]] and leave him temporarily in charge. It is during Timber's brief rule over the island that an intergalactic evil pig, [[Wizpig]] attempts to conquer it. During the game(s), the racers try to stop Wizpig from taking complete control over the island. | ||
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Timber's Island hosts many environments, including a prehistoric valley, a beach, an arctic area, and a medieval village. Each area has a path connecting to the central area of the island. The central area has a head of Wizpig sculpted out of rock. When the player collects all pieces of the [[Wizpig Amulet]], the player can go into the opened mouth of the head, where the first race against Wizpig takes place. | Timber's Island hosts many environments, including a prehistoric valley, a beach, an arctic area, and a medieval village. Each area has a path connecting to the central area of the island. The central area has a head of Wizpig sculpted out of rock. When the player collects all pieces of the [[Wizpig Amulet]], the player can go into the opened mouth of the head, where the first race against Wizpig takes place. | ||
In the DS remake, Timber's Island features more trees and bushes, Taj's tent, and a small beach near where the northern waterfall flows down. The entrance to Dragon Forest has a secret path that leads to the beach where the [[Trophy Race]] billboard stands. | In the DS remake, Timber's Island features more trees and bushes, Taj's tent, and a small beach near where the northern waterfall flows down. Nearby is a carved picture of a balloon on the stone wall. The entrance to Dragon Forest has a secret path that leads to the beach where the [[Trophy Race]] billboard stands. There is also a cave that leads to the secret door with a carved face of Wizpig on it. | ||
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