Lost Spyro the Dragon Statue Resurfaces in Oregon
A Piece Of Lost Spyro The Dragon History Was Found In An Oregon Gas Station

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A long-lost promotional statue of Spyro the Dragon, originally displayed at the 2000 E3 event, has been found in a gas station in St. Helens, Oregon. Fan Momoka discovered the statue after extensive online sleuthing and successfully retrieved it, planning to restore and display it at a retro gaming convention.
- 01The Spyro statue was originally used to promote 'Spyro: Year of the Dragon' at E3 2000.
- 02Momoka, a lifelong Spyro fan, found the statue after seeing a video on social media.
- 03The statue measures approximately 12 feet long and was in surprisingly good condition despite some wear.
- 04Momoka plans to restore the statue and display it at a retro gaming convention in Portland.
- 05Spyro's last video game appearance was in the 2023 'Crash Team Rumble' as a guest character.
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A statue of Spyro the Dragon, which served as a promotional piece for the 2000 game 'Spyro: Year of the Dragon' at E3, has been rediscovered in a gas station in St. Helens, Oregon. The statue's journey began when it was displayed at Sony's E3 booth, later moving to a warehouse and then to The Arc Arcade in Astoria, Oregon, until its closure in 2017. Momoka, a dedicated fan of the franchise, stumbled upon a video of the statue and embarked on a quest to locate it. After some detective work, including tracking down the new owner of the gas station, she learned that the statue had been left untouched since the property was acquired in 2021. Upon visiting the site, she was surprised by the statue's size and condition, noting some fading paint and damage but overall good shape. Momoka intends to restore the statue and hopes to showcase it at a retro gaming convention in Portland, seeking assistance from fellow fans for the restoration process. This rediscovery highlights the enduring legacy of Spyro, even as the character remains less prominent in recent gaming history.
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The statue's restoration and display could enhance local interest in retro gaming and community events.
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