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|portrayed_by = [[Richard Barnes]] (1999)<br>[[Neil Ross]] (2000-2004)<br>[[Jess Harnell]] (2004)<br>[[JB Blanc]] (2018-present) | |portrayed_by = [[Richard Barnes]] (1999)<br>[[Neil Ross]] (2000-2004)<br>[[Jess Harnell]] (2004)<br>[[JB Blanc]] (2018-present) | ||
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'''Moneybags''' is a greedy, rich bear from [[Avalar]] who first appeared in ''[[Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!]]'' | '''Moneybags''' is a greedy, rich bear from [[Avalar]] who is obsessed with [[gem]]s and his personal wealth. He first appeared in ''[[Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!]]'', where [[Spyro]] often has to pay an exorbitant number of gems to Moneybags in order to progress, usually by unlocking a level or opening a new path within a [[Home World]] or [[realm]]. Moneybags is a neutral character, although his antagonistic side is more prominent due to his greed and sometimes working on behalf of a villain for profit. | ||
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===Personality=== | ===Personality=== | ||
Moneybags is a neutral character, although his antagonistic side is more prominent | Moneybags is a neutral character, although his antagonistic side is more prominent due to his greed and sometimes working on behalf of a villain for profit. In the [[PlayStation]] games and ''[[Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly]]'', Moneybags is an upper class British snob who travels around looking for opportunities to con people out of their gems. | ||
In ''[[Spyro: A Hero's Tail]]'' and ''[[Spyro: Shadow Legacy|Shadow Legacy]]'', Moneybags' personality was changed almost entirely, possessing a more jolly temperament but still has a love for gems. | In ''[[Spyro: A Hero's Tail]]'' and ''[[Spyro: Shadow Legacy|Shadow Legacy]]'', Moneybags' personality was changed almost entirely, possessing a more jolly temperament but still has a love for gems. | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
==='' | ===''Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!''=== | ||
[[File:Moneybags first encounter S2RR.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Spyro's first encounter with Moneybags in Glimmer in ''Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!'']] | [[File:Moneybags first encounter S2RR.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Spyro's first encounter with Moneybags in Glimmer in ''Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!'']] | ||
Moneybags | Moneybags first appears in ''[[Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!]]'' Spyro encounters Moneybags several times throughout [[Avalar]]. There are twelve different occasions when Spyro has to pay Moneybags a certain number of [[Gem]]s to either learn a move, access a [[portal]] (or a path to one), or to otherwise use something that allows him to progress. In total, Spyro has to pay 4,100 Gems to Moneybags during his journey. | ||
Spyro first encounters Moneybags in the [[Glimmer]] | Spyro first encounters Moneybags in the level [[Glimmer]], where he must pay 100 Gems to use a bridge that leads to the other part of Glimmer. | ||
There are three moves that Spyro can learn from Moneybags in each of the three [[Home World]]s. In [[Summer Forest]], Spyro can learn to [[swim]] for 500 Gems. In [[Autumn Plains]], Spyro can learn to [[climb]] for 500 Gems. In [[Winter Tundra]], Spyro can learn the [[headbash]] technique for 1,000 Gems. | There are three moves that Spyro can learn from Moneybags in each of the three [[Home World]]s. In [[Summer Forest]], Spyro can learn to [[swim]] for 500 Gems. In [[Autumn Plains]], Spyro can learn to [[climb]] for 500 Gems. In [[Winter Tundra]], Spyro can learn the [[headbash]] technique for 1,000 Gems. | ||
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In the epilogue of the original version, a [[Lava Lizard]] in [[Skelos Badlands]] is seen with Moneybags in his mouth because he kept swindling the [[bonebuilder]]s of their money. | In the epilogue of the original version, a [[Lava Lizard]] in [[Skelos Badlands]] is seen with Moneybags in his mouth because he kept swindling the [[bonebuilder]]s of their money. | ||
===''[[Spyro: Year of the Dragon]]'' | ===''Spyro: Year of the Dragon''=== | ||
Moneybags had a [[Dragon Egg]] and was eager to sell it for gems. Spyro angrily chases Moneybags around [[Midnight Mountain]]. Along the way, Moneybags drops all of the gems that he took from Spyro during the course of the game before reluctantly handing over the dragon egg. Earlier in his journey, Spyro also has to pay Moneybags along the way to free characters that defied the [[Sorceress]], including [[Sheila]], [[Sgt. Byrd]], [[Bentley]] and [[Agent 9]]. | In ''[[Spyro: Year of the Dragon]]'', Moneybags had a [[Dragon Egg]] and was eager to sell it for gems. Spyro angrily chases Moneybags around [[Midnight Mountain]]. Along the way, Moneybags drops all of the gems that he took from Spyro during the course of the game before reluctantly handing over the dragon egg. Earlier in his journey, Spyro also has to pay Moneybags along the way to free characters that defied the [[Sorceress]], including [[Sheila]], [[Sgt. Byrd]], [[Bentley]] and [[Agent 9]]. | ||
==='' | ===''Spyro: Season of Ice''=== | ||
[[File:Moneybags SSoI sprite.png|frame|right]] | [[File:Moneybags SSoI sprite.png|frame|right]] | ||
Spyro encounters Moneybags in all four realms. In each of them, Moneybags is guarding the portal to a Sparx level. He allows Sparx to access it if Spyro pays a certain fee of gems. Once Spyro has unlocked the fourth and final Sparx level has been unlocked, Moneybags gives Spyro all of his gems back. | In ''[[Spyro: Season of Ice]]'', Spyro encounters Moneybags in all four realms. In each of them, Moneybags is guarding the portal to a Sparx level. He allows Sparx to access it if Spyro pays a certain fee of gems. Once Spyro has unlocked the fourth and final Sparx level has been unlocked, Moneybags gives Spyro all of his gems back. | ||
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===''[[Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly]]'' | ===''Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly''=== | ||
Moneybags makes only one appearance, which is at the [[Dragonfly Dojo]]. He claims to have found a new and better life through generosity. However, Moneybags admits that money still owns his soul, and even admits that their shine helps him write his poetry, so he charges Spyro 200 Gems in exchange for raising a bridge. | In ''[[Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly]]'', Moneybags makes only one appearance, which is at the [[Dragonfly Dojo]]. He claims to have found a new and better life through generosity. However, Moneybags admits that money still owns his soul, and even admits that their shine helps him write his poetry, so he charges Spyro 200 Gems in exchange for raising a bridge. | ||
===''[[Spyro: A Hero's Tail]]'' | ===''Spyro: A Hero's Tail''=== | ||
Moneybags's appearance and role was changed. He runs several shops throughout the [[Dragon Realms]], and his main one is located in the [[Dragon Village]]. Spyro can purchase items from Moneybags to progress in his adventure. | In ''[[Spyro: A Hero's Tail]]'', Moneybags's appearance and role was changed. He runs several shops throughout the [[Dragon Realms]], and his main one is located in the [[Dragon Village]]. Spyro can purchase items from Moneybags to progress in his adventure. | ||
==Profiles== | ==Profiles== | ||
{{ | {{Quote2|Sheesh! Won't this bear ever get a real job? Moneybags spends his days charging the denizens of the Dragon Realms for passage to all manner of special areas and socking away every penny he makes. And while he can be pushy, he always opens up new avenues for Spyro to explore ... for a small fee, of course.|Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly'' instruction booklet}} | ||
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{{ | {{Quote2|A self-made bear and entrepreneur, this penny-pinching ursus arctos has made his fortune on being at the right place at the right time, namely in Spyro's way. For a "reasonable" fee, Moneybags might help you on your adventure.|''Spyro: Season of Ice'' instruction booklet}} | ||
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