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|image=[[File:Dingpot BK screenshot.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:Dingpot BK screenshot.png|200px]]
|game=''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Tooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]''
|game=''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Tooie]]<br>[[Banjo-Pilot]]<br>[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]''
|world=[[Gruntilda's Lair]]<br>[[Cauldron Keep]]
|world='''''Banjo-Kazooie''''':<br>[[Gruntilda's Lair]]<br>'''''Banjo-Tooie''''':<br>[[Cauldron Keep]]<br>'''''Nuts & Bolts''''':<br>[[Nutty Acres]]<br>[[LOGBOX 720]]<br>[[Banjoland]]<br>[[Jiggosseum]]<br>[[Terrarium of Terror]]<br>[[Spiral Mountain]]
|species=[[Magic Cauldron]]
|icon=[[File:BK Dingpot icon.png|N64 games]] [[File:BK XBLA Dingpot icon.png|XBLA games]]}}
|icon=[[File:BK Dingpot icon.png|N64 games]] [[File:BK XBLA Dingpot icon.png|XBLA games]]}}
{{quote|No problem, just splosh on in and I'll fire you up to the top!|Dingpot|[[Banjo-Kazooie]]}}
{{quote|Please beat [[Gruntilda|Grunty]] this time, I don't want to do her washing anymore...|Dingpot|[[Banjo-Kazooie]]}}
'''Dingpot''' is a cauldron who is owned and often abused by [[Gruntilda]]. He is very similar to the [[Magic Cauldron]]s of [[Gruntilda's Lair]] except for the fact that he wears a permanent frown, adorned with one gold tooth, rather than the blissful grins of the other Cauldrons. At the beginning of ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'', Dingpot informs Grunty of [[Banjo]]'s sister, [[Tooty]], who is far more beautiful than Grunty is. This leads Grunty to kidnap Tooty and start Banjo and [[Kazooie]] on their first adventure. Dingpot is not seen any other times throughout the game until Banjo and Kazooie reach him at the top of Gruntilda's Lair, where he has a change of heart and decides to help the two out. He then allows Banjo to jump inside him so he can transport to the [[Top of the Tower|roof of Gruntilda's Lair]] to fight Grunty (it is heavily implied that the reason he aided them is because he was sick and tired of her cruel treatment of him, including vomiting in him, getting dandruff in him when she leans in on him, presumably using him as a toilet, using him as a makeshift garbage can/incinerator for various waste [including potato peelings], a stove, and forcing him to wash her clothes, one of which she threatened to do had she beat Banjo and Kazooie, plus her murdering his saucepan girlfriend by "break[ing] [the saucepan's] handle").
'''Dingpot''' is a recurring character in the [[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|''Banjo-Kazooie'' series]].


In ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', Dingpot resides in [[Cauldron Keep]] and is not seen in any other parts of the game. Instead of transporting Banjo and Kazooie to the final fight, he gives them a "Dingy" bonus, which simply refills their [[Egg]]s and [[Feather]]s. Kazooie, not wanting to jump in Dingpot again, claims that she just finished cleaning her wings from last time. It is unknown how Dingpot came to be at Cauldron Keep as he is not seen leaving with Grunty and her sisters. It is also unclear why Dingpot was still under Grunty's possession and not punished, especially when [[Cheato]] had [[Cheato Pages|his pages]] torn out by Grunty as revenge for his role in helping Banjo and Kazooie defeat her.
==Characteristics==
Dingpot is a [[Magic Cauldron]] who is shown with a constant frown, and has one gold tooth sticking out. His eye color is green.  


In ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'', Dingpot is used for a seat in Gruntilda's various vehicles. However, he says nothing, and moves his eyes and eyebrows when the vehicle is repeatedly beaten. Sometimes, he even opens his mouth.
==Biography==
Dingpot had a history of being treated poorly by his owner, [[Gruntilda]]. She often vomited in Dingpot, used him as a toilet, got dandruff on him when leaning, used him as a garbage can for moldy vegetables and potato peelings, used him as a stove and used him to wash her clothes. At one point, he had a saucepan girlfriend, but her handle was broken by Gruntilda.
 
===''Banjo-Kazooie''===
[[File:Gruntilda's Lair B-K Warp Cauldron.png|thumb|250px|Dingpot in ''Banjo-Kazooie''.]]
In ''Banjo-Kazooie'', Dingpot appears in the opening cutscene, where Gruntilda asks him who is the "nicest looking wench." She expects it to be herself, but Dingpot instead tells her that it is [[Banjo]]'s little sister, [[Tooty]]. This makes Grunty angry, so she kidnaps Tooty and tries to steal her beauty, causing [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]] to go on an adventure to rescue her.
 
Dingpot is not seen again until when the duo reaches the top of [[Gruntilda's Lair]], where he resides. Kazooie comments on how stinky Dingpot is, leading him to explain the hardship that Grunty has put him through. Dingpot decides to help the duo by transporting both to the [[Winkybunion Tower|tower]] by jumping inside of him. He does so because he wanted them to defeat Gruntilda, which would free him from the cruel treatment she gave him.
 
===''Banjo-Tooie''===
In ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', Dingpot is found in [[Cauldron Keep]]. When Banjo and Kazooie meet Dingpot again, Kazooie again mentions Dingpot's bad smell and remembers when they last met. Dingpot offers the duo a "Dingy bonus" that refills their [[Egg]]s and [[Feather]]s. The bonus is acquired by jumping inside of him, like in the previous game. Kazooie references this, saying she does not want to jump inside of him because she "just got [her] feathers clean from last time."
 
===''Banjo-Pilot''===
In ''[[Banjo-Pilot]]'', Dingpot appears as the symbol of [[Cauldron Cup]] from [[Grunty GP]]. He retains his design from the previous games, but with the eyes, tooth and wooden ladle gray.
 
===''Nuts & Bolts''===
{{quote|That smell doesn't mean I'm starving to worry, it's what happens after a Dingpot curry!|[[Gruntilda]]|[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]}}
In ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'', Dingpot appears being used by Gruntilda as the seat of her many vehicles. His eyes and eyebrows move when the vehicle is repeatedly hit. Dingpot sometimes opens his mouth, but does not talk. He is later mentioned in two instances: by Gruntilda in [[Showdown Town]] and by [[Klungo]] in Act 5 of [[Nutty Acres]], where he says that Dingpot "usssed to do cooking" when he was still Gruntilda's minion.


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
{{Main|Dingpot/quotes}}
{{Main|List of Dingpot quotes}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
====''Nuts & Bolts''====
<gallery>
NnB Grunty artwork 3.png|Artwork of Gruntilda and [[Piddles]] riding Dingpot.
Coco Carrier.jpg|Artwork of the [[List of Nuts & Bolts pre-made vehicles#Grunty Vehicles|Grunty Coco Carrier]], with Dingpot as the seat.
BKNB group art 2.png|Artwork of Gruntilda in the Grunty Coco Carrier, with Dingpot as the seat.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
====''Banjo-Kazooie''====
<gallery>
Gruntilda and Dingpot BK intro.png|Gruntilda and Dingpot during the introduction sequence.
</gallery>
====''Banjo-Tooie''====
<gallery>
<gallery>
Gruntilda and Dingpot BK intro.png|[[Gruntilda]] talking to Dingpot in the game's intro.
Dingpot BT ending.png|Dingpot as he appears during the character parade.
Dingpot BT ending.png|Dingpot's appearance in ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]''
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
====''Nuts & Bolts''====
===''Nuts & Bolts''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Coco Carrier.jpg|Artwork of the Coco Carrier, with Dingpot as the seat.
Glubber Gator screenshot.jpg|Dingpot as the seat of Gruntilda's [[LOGBOX 720]] vehicle, the [[List of Nuts & Bolts pre-made vehicles#Grunty Vehicles|Glubber Gator]].
BKNB group art 2.png|Artwork of Gruntilda in one of her vehicles, with Dingpot as the seat.
Wreckin Spider screenshot.jpg|Dingpot, Gruntilda's seat in the [[Banjoland]] challenge, on the [[List of Nuts & Bolts pre-made vehicles#Grunty Vehicles|Wreckin Spider]].
Glubber Gator screenshot.jpg|Dingpot as the seat of Gruntilda's [[Logbox 720]] vehicle, the [[Glubber Gator]]
Goalie Lobster screenshot.jpg|Dingpot in [[Jiggosseum]] Act 4, on the [[List of Nuts & Bolts pre-made vehicles#Grunty Vehicles|Goalie Lobster]].
Wreckin Spider screenshot.jpg|Dingpot, Gruntilda's seat in the [[Banjoland]] challenge, on the [[Wreckin Spider]]
Laser Triangle screenshot.jpg|Dingpot, as a seat again, in Jiggosseum's Act 5, on the [[List of Nuts & Bolts pre-made vehicles#Grunty Vehicles|Laser Triangle]].
Goalie Lobster screenshot.jpg|Dingpot in [[Jiggosseum]] Act 4, on the [[Goalie Lobster]]
Gruntilda monster truck NnB.jpg|Dingpot in Act 7 of [[Spiral Mountain]], on the [[List of Nuts & Bolts pre-made vehicles#Grunty Vehicles|Monster Truck]].
Laser Triangle screenshot.jpg|Dingpot, as a seat again, in Jiggosseum's Act 5, on the [[Laser Triangle]]
Gruntilda pirate galleon NnB.jpg|Dingpot in Act 7 of Spiral Mountain, on the [[List of Nuts & Bolts pre-made vehicles#Grunty Vehicles|Pirate Galleon]].
Gruntilda monster truck NnB.jpg|Dingpot in Gruntilda's monster truck (Spiral Mountain Showdown vehicle)
Gruntilda chameleon vehicle NnB.jpg|Dingpot in Act 7 of Spiral Mountain, on the [[List of Nuts & Bolts pre-made vehicles#Grunty Vehicles|Stealth Attack]].
Gruntilda pirate galleon NnB.jpg|Dingpot, the seat, in Gruntilda's pirate galleon (Spiral Mountain Showdown vehicle)
Gruntilda fortress vehicle NnB.jpg|Gruntilda in Act 7 of Spiral Mountain, on the [[List of Nuts & Bolts pre-made vehicles#Grunty Vehicles|Fortress]].
Gruntilda chameleon vehicle NnB.jpg|Dingpot in Gruntilda's chameleon vehicle (Spiral Mountain Showdown)
Gruntilda fortress vehicle NnB.jpg|Gruntilda inside Dingpot in her fortress (Spiral Mountain Showdown vehicle)
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Nomenclature==
{{Foreign names
|Jap=ディングポット
|JapR=Dingupotto
|JapM=Dingpot
}}
{{BK}}
{{BK}}
{{BT}}
{{BT}}
{{N&BCharacters}}
{{N&B}}
[[Category:Animate objects]]
[[Category:Characters in Banjo-Kazooie]]
[[Category:Characters in Banjo-Tooie]]
[[Category:Characters in Nuts & Bolts]]

Latest revision as of 12:47, December 10, 2023

“Please beat Grunty this time, I don't want to do her washing anymore...”
Dingpot, Banjo-Kazooie

Dingpot is a recurring character in the Banjo-Kazooie series.

Characteristics[edit]

Dingpot is a Magic Cauldron who is shown with a constant frown, and has one gold tooth sticking out. His eye color is green.

Biography[edit]

Dingpot had a history of being treated poorly by his owner, Gruntilda. She often vomited in Dingpot, used him as a toilet, got dandruff on him when leaning, used him as a garbage can for moldy vegetables and potato peelings, used him as a stove and used him to wash her clothes. At one point, he had a saucepan girlfriend, but her handle was broken by Gruntilda.

Banjo-Kazooie[edit]

Dingpot in Banjo-Kazooie.

In Banjo-Kazooie, Dingpot appears in the opening cutscene, where Gruntilda asks him who is the "nicest looking wench." She expects it to be herself, but Dingpot instead tells her that it is Banjo's little sister, Tooty. This makes Grunty angry, so she kidnaps Tooty and tries to steal her beauty, causing Banjo and Kazooie to go on an adventure to rescue her.

Dingpot is not seen again until when the duo reaches the top of Gruntilda's Lair, where he resides. Kazooie comments on how stinky Dingpot is, leading him to explain the hardship that Grunty has put him through. Dingpot decides to help the duo by transporting both to the tower by jumping inside of him. He does so because he wanted them to defeat Gruntilda, which would free him from the cruel treatment she gave him.

Banjo-Tooie[edit]

In Banjo-Tooie, Dingpot is found in Cauldron Keep. When Banjo and Kazooie meet Dingpot again, Kazooie again mentions Dingpot's bad smell and remembers when they last met. Dingpot offers the duo a "Dingy bonus" that refills their Eggs and Feathers. The bonus is acquired by jumping inside of him, like in the previous game. Kazooie references this, saying she does not want to jump inside of him because she "just got [her] feathers clean from last time."

Banjo-Pilot[edit]

In Banjo-Pilot, Dingpot appears as the symbol of Cauldron Cup from Grunty GP. He retains his design from the previous games, but with the eyes, tooth and wooden ladle gray.

Nuts & Bolts[edit]

“That smell doesn't mean I'm starving to worry, it's what happens after a Dingpot curry!”
Gruntilda, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

In Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, Dingpot appears being used by Gruntilda as the seat of her many vehicles. His eyes and eyebrows move when the vehicle is repeatedly hit. Dingpot sometimes opens his mouth, but does not talk. He is later mentioned in two instances: by Gruntilda in Showdown Town and by Klungo in Act 5 of Nutty Acres, where he says that Dingpot "usssed to do cooking" when he was still Gruntilda's minion.

Quotes[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Artwork[edit]

Nuts & Bolts[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

Banjo-Kazooie[edit]

Banjo-Tooie[edit]

Nuts & Bolts[edit]

Nomenclature[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ディングポット
Dingupotto
Dingpot