Randall Peltzer [seeing a dying Stripe]
What the hell is that?!
Played by Hoyt Axton 
Gremlins (1984) · 18 quotes
Gremlins (1984) · 18 quotes
2nd most-quoted character in Gremlins (1984): in 5 of its 18 quotes
Most scenes with: Billy Peltzer (2)
Well, that's the story. So the next time your air-conditioner goes on the fritz, or your washing machine blows up, or your video recorder conks out, before you call the repairman, turn on all the lights. Check all the closets and cupboards. Look under all the beds. 'Cause you never can tell. There just might be a gremlin in your house.
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3 scenes Randall Peltzer [after seeing the Mogwai]
I've got to have him! He's incredible. I'll give you $100 for it.
Mr. Wing
No.
Randall Peltzer Look, I've got to have it. It's a present for my son for Christmas. It's exactly what I've been looking for and I've been everywhere. I'll give you $200 for it. That's $200!
Mr. Wing
I'm sorry. Mogwai not for sale.
Randall Peltzer I thought you said everything at your grandfather's store was for sale.
Chinese Boy Grandfather!
Mr. Wing
With Mogwai comes much responsibility. I cannot sell him at any price.
Randall Peltzer Billy, you're familiar with the Bathroom Buddy? I have made an improvement. Now, let's say, you're about to walk into a big meeting. It's very important. You reach up and you forgot to shave. Now what do you do? Under normal circumstances, you are in trouble! But not if you have the Bathroom Buddy. Now watch [produces a shaver] Voila! What do you think?
That's pretty neat. What does this button do?
Randall Peltzer No, don't touch it!
Randall Peltzer No, it's okay.
No, I'm really sorry.
Randall Peltzer It's not your fault. I was going to get to that. I'll fix it tomorrow.
Randall Peltzer [Peltzer residence. Entire Peltzer family, as well as Kate, are surprised to see Mr. Wing, who seems upset with Mr. Peltzer for taking the mogwai lightly (but likely angrier with his grandson for selling Gizmo behind his back). He refunds the $200. Gizmo is watching news footage with family.]
Honey, this is the gentleman who sold me the Mogwai.
Mr. Wing
"Sold". An interesting choice of words. You have taught Mogwai to watch television?! I warned you - with Mogwai comes much responsibility. But you didn't listen! And you see what happens?
Randall Peltzer [Mr. Wing motions towards TV, which shows the Marine Reserve in Kingston Falls aiding refugees and containing the carnage the Gremlins have caused.]
Hey look, I didn't mean it.
Mr. Wing
You deal with Mogwai just like your society deals with all of nature's gifts! You do not understand! You are not ready.
Mr. Wing
[Gizmo gets in carrier and Mr. Wing prepares to leave Peltzer residence to return to his shop in Chinatown.] [Gizmo makes sounds, and Mr. Wing responds in Chinese. He motions to Billy.]
He has something to say to you.
You mean you understand what he's saying?
Mr. Wing
To hear, one has only to listen.
Gizmo Bye Billy!
Mr. Wing
[to Billy, smiling]
Perhaps one day, you will be ready. Until then, Mogwai will be waiting.
Randall Peltzer Sir, before you go, I want you to know I am truly sorry for all this. I want to offer you this. There's one. There's one other one but it's an invention of mine.
Mr. Wing
Ah, smokeless ashtray.
Randall Peltzer How did you know?
Mr. Wing
Man at gas station try to sell me. Latest word in technology. Very generous of you. I'm sure it will come in handy.
Gizmo [Mr. Wing begins walking back to Chinatown. Gizmo emerges from his carrier one last time to say goodbye to Barney.]
Bye bye, bark bark woof woof.
