In addition, they appear permanently translucent when the player re-visits the level where they were collected previously, similarly to the Puzzle Pieces. KONG Letters do not have to be collected again should the player lose a life before reaching the next checkpoint or the end of the level.In the Original Mode, this is only possible on the map screen. The player is allowed to select and use items purchased from the shop while in a level.On the map screen in two-player mode, Funky Kong holds onto one of the three Kongs on his surfboard, including in the map screen idle animations. Likewise, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, and Cranky Kong cannot hop on Funky Kong.This prevents Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, and Cranky Kong from joining Funky Kong outside of two-player mode, but Funky Kong can still heal himself by breaking them. While playing as Funky Kong, Kong Barrels only display the FK initial.
He impersonates Funky and gives him an employee discount. When playing as Funky Kong, Tawks replaces him as the shopkeeper.