For other uses, see Bruce (disambiguation).
Bruce Motivation "Brucie" Kibbutz[1] (born Bruce Kibbutz) is a central character and a friend in Grand Theft Auto IV, and a supporting character in The Ballad of Gay Tony and Grand Theft Auto Online.
He is also heard in radio commercials in The Lost and Damned and mentioned through his business in both Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars and Grand Theft Auto V.
He is voiced by Timothy Adams.
History[]
Background[]
Kibbutz is a luxury automotive entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, and lifestyle coach. He is also a frequent user of steroids and possibly a closeted bisexual.
Childhood and Insecurities[]
Bruce Kibbutz was born in 1977. Brucie occasionally mentions to Niko that he was once a "fat loser" that "no girl would want to date." In the mission Search and Delete, he awkwardly claims that if he were gay, Roman would be in big trouble, but then quickly states he is only joking about being attracted to Roman. He also makes a definite point of saying to Niko "Brucie likes pussy... remember that, all right?"
Brucie indulges in what he calls "juicing" – injecting testosterone allegedly taken from Chilean bull sharks. It has led to excessive roid rage, and may account for Brucie's overactive excitement in most situations. He is a steroid user and possibly a dealer of performance enhancing drugs, something that has resulted in a few encounters with law enforcement.
In The Ballad of Gay Tony, Brucie's older brother Mori Kibbutz is introduced. Mori ridicules Brucie to no end, even now that they are both adults. During his appearances in Mori's missions, Brucie's arrogant, self-absorbed and egotistic lifestyle is revealed to be the result of living in his older brother's shadow, Mori constantly putting him down and becoming overly competitive. More than once, this results in Brucie quietly sobbing to himself. His bisexuality is also more outwardly hinted at, most significantly in the mission Ladies Half Price when he awkwardly tries to kiss Luis, even though he very quickly covers his tracks, claiming that he was just checking to see Luis wasn't gay. He also denies his bisexuality in an e-mail he sends to Niko if the player wins a race in GTA IV. However, Brucie indicates his potential bisexuality to Niko numerous times in the game, occasionally asking Niko to touch a part of his body to feel how "perfect" it is or saying things like "I'd love to eat with your ass, bro. Not your ass, with your ass." when asked to go out on a friend activity.
Lifestyle and Wealth[]
Brucie is a successful entrepreneur who runs Brucie's Executive Lifestyle Autos, a garage situated in East Hook, Broker. He makes a point of flaunting his money and has even started his own website called Brucie's Executive Lifestyle, the actual purpose of which is unknown, but which seems to be a combined blog/lifestyle guide. Brucie is a V.I.P. at Maisonette 9, and has his name laminated on the guest list (it is implied Roman does as well). His favorite place to eat is at the Superstar Café. He seems to work out at Zajecki Gym as he will sometimes wait there to be picked up by Niko Bellic before going out.
Brucie's unique Huntley Sport.
Being in the business of cars (importing and exporting, customization, etc) provides him many luxury and sport cars for his own use. Two of his own vehicles, a Banshee and Huntley Sport, have a black and gold color scheme. In addition, he owns a Squalo powerboat and a Maverick helicopter, both for purposes of entertaining women and friends. He is a womanizer, and is openly disrespectful towards women; it is implied that they are only drawn to Brucie because of his vast fortune, which he uses to take them on power-boating and helicopter rides throughout Liberty City.
Brucie states on his website that he legally changed his middle name to "Motivation", and repeats multiple times that he is not joking. This can be seen on the "motivation" tab of his website.
Tattoos[]
A half of Brucie's Chinese tattoos are derisive, indicating that he might not have had a clear knowledge of Chinese when he got them.
- When Brucie has his shirt off, a Chinese tattoo that reads "我" is visible. This translates to "me", or "I" in English, depending on what context it is being used in Chinese.
- "人妖" on his lower back, a derogatory term for a transgender woman or a cross dressing male.
- 二打六 (literally 2 vs 6) on his left arm means "background actor" or "not an important role" in Hong Kong film production slang.
- 愛恨分明 on his right arm means "clearly distinguished between love and hate".
- A tattoo on his lower stomach with the words "Mommy" which is only visible in two missions when he has his shirt off.
Events of Grand Theft Auto IV[]
Brucie's attitude towards life has also attracted many friends, including Roman Bellic, who aspire to live like him. Roman meets Brucie through his website, and eventually, Roman introduces Brucie to his cousin Niko, who starts to work for Brucie. This well as forms an "odd couple" friendship (Brucie's attitude of loud, egotistical, self-centered and impulsive are the complete opposite of Niko Bellic's). Nonetheless, the two become good friends over time. Despite his protestations that he is not Russian, Niko is praised by the oblivious Brucie for his "Red Army" fighting and driving skills.
At first it appears as though Brucie is working for some sort of crime boss, as he orders Lyle Rivas killed for cooperating with police, his car stolen and his gay cousin Tom killed by Niko for debts. Niko later learns that Brucie is largely a legitimate business owner (though his Executive Lifestyle Auto shop is a "chop shop"), and not involved in organized crime – it is implied that the missions he set you were unnecessarily violent and mostly fueled by 'roid rage. Brucie, however, does not contradict the justifications for his prior missions (silencing snitches, etc.).
Following this revelation, Niko ends the business relationship with Brucie, however the two remain friends and socialize often. Brucie introduces Niko to the world of underground street racing as well, along with a stolen car ring. First, Niko performs a series of thefts for Brucie through email listings, and then eventually he is introduced to a colleague named Stevie, whose list is much more difficult to attain - Brucie's requests take the form of mini-missions, with markers designating the vehicle locations, whereas Stevie's requests merely specify the make of the vehicle, and its general vicinity. Brucie also tips Niko off to a vigilante system set up by the Liberty City Police Department, where they have contracted out assassinations to vigilantes like Niko through a "Most Wanted List".
Events of The Lost and Damned[]
He doesn't physically appear in The Lost and Damned, but it is possible to hear his voice in Liberty Rock Radio, and the radio host will make a mark of his use of steroids by saying "Be genetically different baby". Roman also mentions him in the mission Roman's Holiday when he exclaims that he's "Sorry for laughing at Brucie's balls!"
Events of The Ballad of Gay Tony[]
Brucie is one of the few characters from the original GTA IV that actually engages with Luis in extended dialogue, often appearing along with Roman either inside, or trying to get into Maisonette 9. During the missions for Mori Kibbutz, light is shone on Mori and Brucie's relationship as brothers, mostly consisting of Mori belittling and ridiculing Brucie at every turn, with Brucie refusing to stand up to him until the end of No. 3, where Brucie, having taken enough abuse, breaks Mori's nose, finally besting his brother.
Towards the end of the game, Brucie awkwardly attempts to kiss Luis, but hastily claims it is a test of Luis' masculinity (see above).
In the ending credits it reveals that Brucie and Mori solved their differences and entered themselves into the L.C. Fight Club and are seen fighting in the cage, without behaving overly aggressively towards each other.
Events of Grand Theft Auto V[]
Circa 2013, Brucie has become the spokesman for Bull Shark Testosterone supplements. The player can look at the website for Bull Shark testosterone and even hear a Weazel News report about the effects of Bull Shark testosterone, both of which mention Brucie as the spokesman. Brucie is also an avid bleeter and his bleets can be read with new ones being posted throughout progression of the storyline, with bleets covering on his life and give-aways on calendars from 2012 that feature pin-ups of himself. His Bleeter profile picture and website picture shows his appearance to be different from GTA IV as he now sports a different shaped head, a goatee and looks quite a bit older, probably due to artificial tanning and steroid abuse. It is implied also that his car is stolen by Lamar Davis in a deleted mission, though it is likely that he still had his car stolen offscreen.
Events of Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Brucie appears in GTA Online and contacts the character after they reach rank 17, informing them that he will order Bull Shark Testosterone of which the player can then phone Brucie for him to deliver. Brucie will occasionally call the player if they have not ordered Bull Shark Testosterone and will stop only after they order it at least once.
GTA Online: The Diamond Casino & Resort[]
By 2019, Brucie has apparently relocated to Los Santos. He responds to an ad at The Diamond Casino & Resort for a personal masseuse/fitness aide to its then owner Tao Cheng. Brucie soon has the young Triad on a schedule of intense work outs and Bull Shark Testosterone. Unintentionally, the supplements make Cheng highly agitated and spark a war with Avery Duggan and his potent private security force. Brucie stays in his post throughout the ensuring conflict between the resort and the Duggan family. At the end of the conflict, Tao sells the Casino & Resort and boards a plane to return to China.
GTA Online: The Diamond Casino Heist[]
Brucie is still employed as a masseuse at The Diamond after the events of the The Diamond Casino & Resort update. While scoping the Casino for the heist, if the online protagonist uses the elevator to head to the rooftop, they'll run into Brucie who, along with several other VIP guests, are invited to Yung Ancestor's afterparty. Later on, he'll accompany Yung to help cause a distraction during The Big Con approach if Yung is selected as entrance disguise. Here, Brucie and Yung feign an act that ended up with Brucie getting shot in the leg which he used as an excuse to lure Debbie out of her office in order for the crew to steal a keycard to gain access to the Staff Lobby.
GTA Online: Los Santos Tuners[]
While he does not physically appear in GTA Online: Los Santos Tuners, his "Bitch" Banshee (custom license plate D481TCH) can be sometimes be found inside the LS Car Meet warehouse, meaning that he attends the LS Car Meet as of 2021.
He meets Sessanta (off-screen) at the meet and gives her a list of his latest vehicle requests for his import/export business. The player can steal as many of the vehicles they find and deliver them to the Terminal location where they will be loaded onto the Ocean Motion. Once the player exports a total of 1000 vehicles, Brucie will send them a text thanking them for all that they have done.
Character[]
Influence[]
Brucie Kibbutz' appearance and personality may have been inspired by the character of FPS Doug, from the internet series Pure Pwnage.
LCPD Database Record[]
2003 - Possession Controlled Substance: Steroids
2003 - Speeding Violation
2004 - Speeding Violation
- Believed to operate a chop shop for stolen vehicles.
- Suspected involvement in the illegal street racing scene.
- Known steroid user and dealer.
- Very aggressive, known to lash out when resisting arrest.
PROTECTING LIBERTY CITY
BRUCIE KIBBUTZ
HANGOUT
Unknown
WANTED FOR
Possession: Steroids
Friendship and Favorite Hangouts[]
At some point after completion of the mission "No. 1" for Brucie, he will call the player to do some activity with them and it's possible to become friends with him. The player can do most of the activities with him that are available for other friends (except playing pool or darts), and he has two unique activities[3]: Heli Rides, and Powerboat Rides.
Brucie is one of five friends the player can make within Grand Theft Auto IV and he's usually available between 7 AM to 1 AM.
Brucie is available for seven types of activities. They are: Boating, Heli Ride, Bowling, Drinking, Eating, Show, and Strip Club. His favourite activities are boating, heli ride, bowling and drinking in high-end bars.
When the player gets above 75% in Brucie's Like Stat, they will gain his Special Ability which is being able to get him to transport the player anywhere by helicopter[4]. This will add a Chopper option in his entry in the Phonebook.
Services (GTA Online)[]
| Service | GTA Online Description | In-Game Effect | Cost | Level Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Shark Testosterone | Request a package of Bull Shark Testosterone. Doubles damage inflicted and halves damage received. | A Bull Shark Testosterone pick-up is spawned at a nearby location. Once it's picked up, the damage inflicted is doubled and damage received is halved for 1 minute. | $500 | 17 |
Mission Appearances[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- Logging On
- Exotic Exports (Email/Boss)
- Search and Delete (Boss)
- Easy as Can Be (Boss)
- Out of the Closet (Boss)
- No. 1 (Boss)
- Brucie's Races (Voice/Boss)
- Undress to Kill (Phone call)
- Stevie's Car Thefts (Voice)
- Weekend at Florian's (Post-mission phone call)
- Dining Out (Phone call)
- Mr. & Mrs. Bellic
- A Revenger's Tragedy (Post-mission phone call/Deal)
Multiplayer[]
The Ballad of Gay Tony[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Reaching Rank 17 (Phonecall)
The Diamond Casino & Resort[]
The Diamond Casino Heist[]
- Yung Ancestor's roof party cutscene
- Casino Heist - The Big Con (Yung Ancestor entry option)
Gallery[]
Vehicles[]
Trivia[]
- Brucie's appearance has slightly changed between GTA IV and The Ballad of Gay Tony. In the latter game, his skin looks paler, his eyebrows look darker and have also been raised slightly. By 2019, he is significantly balding.
- In the Mafiya Work multiplayer mode of GTA IV, it is revealed that Kenny Petrovic promised Brucie a "sexy truck," which is a Cavalcade FXT.
- There is a photo of Brucie on one of the magazines in Luis' safehouse.
- Brucie's favorite radio stations are Liberty Rock Radio, Radio Broker, The Beat 102.7 and The Classics 104.1. During a helicopter friendship activity he mentions that he likes trance music. It appears that he may also like Electro-Choc as it plays inside his apartment.
- Sometimes when doing boat riding or helicopter riding with Brucie, either one of his girls, Jessica or Ashley Anderson shares the same pedestrian model as Shirley.
- It is implied in GTA IV and The Lost and Damned that Brucie has shrunken or deformed testicles, (a side effect of steroid use,) as Roman mentions in Roman's Holiday, apologizing "for laughing at Brucie's balls!" It is also implied during conversations between Niko and Brucie, where Niko criticizes Brucie's steroid use and warns him of possible physical side effects.
- Like most characters in the game, Brucie will don a unique helmet when riding alongside the protagonist on a motorbike. His helmet is light blue with two white stripes at the bottom of the helmet.
- He has his own website, which is also advertised under Autoeroticar.com.
- Brucie is blatantly proud of his body and health. However, unlike most bodybuilders, Brucie has no qualms about drinking alcohol and will gladly go to bars with Niko, he does however insist they be "low-carb." He likes his drinks expensive as he takes pleasure in "dropping serious dollar" at the bar.
- If Brucie asks the player to give him a lift from the hospital, he will appear shirtless.
- Brucie's voice actor, Timothy Adams, went on to voice a random Saint in the 2011 video game Saints Row: The Third (Saints Row has often been considered as a GTA clone). Adding to this, the character he voices calls the protagonist to ask him to find his "roids", because he "can't live without them". He also quotes a line from GTA IV, "I'd deal with 'em myself, but I can't without my 'roids!".
- At the end of a heli ride activity, one can see some sports cars driving in front of Brucie's apartment, or even rare cars such as the Comet, Super GT and Infernus (regardless of its area, BOABO).
- There are a few hidden carjacking quotes from Brucie when bringing him home from a Friend Activity. They can only be heard if the player parks in the marker so that the passenger side door is blocked. Brucie will punch Niko and can say lines such as: "Who the fuck do you think I am?!", or "Give me the car back!", and switch to the driver's seat for a few moments before getting out of the car and disappearing as usual. Roman, Packie, Little Jacob, and Dwayne also have their own hidden carjacking quotes as well which can be prompted during Friend Activities.
- He is featured on the website Our Own Reality.com in GTA IV where a blogger writes: "To Brucie Kibbutz, Please, whoever you are, LEAVE US ALONE!!! Stop with the persistent emails and phone calls. We are never going to post your workout photos or write an article about 'how you roll'. You're a nobody and we're only interested in real people (I.E. celebrities). You say that you're a lifestyle guru; so get a life!"
- Brucie appears on the Internet site Bullsharktestosterone.com in Grand Theft Auto V, where he endorses it and the site has him as a "world famous life style guru" and "fitness expert." Steroids (presumably) from bullsharks is what caused to him to have Niko kill people in a fit of roid rage in GTA IV.
- As evidenced by the game's files, Brucie was supposed to physically appear in Grand Theft Auto V, in a mission where the player would lure him with a prostitute to steal his Stinger for Devin Weston. However, the mission was cut before the game was released.
- His "我" chest tattoo is missing from his Grand Theft Auto V render used in the Bull Shark Testosterone website. This is likely an oversight by the developers.
- A kibbutz (Hebrew: קִבּוּץ / קיבוץ, lit. "gathering, clustering"; plural: kibbutzim קִבּוּצִים / קיבוצים) is a collective community in Israel that was traditionally based on agriculture. It was also referenced by Mori Kibbutz in his final call to Luis at the end of the story line of The Ballad of Gay Tony, when he says he's working on one: "Kibbutz, on a motherfucking kibbutz".
- In GTA Online, a rare Golden Minigun inside a Weapons & Ammo crate can be purchased through the SecuroServ network for $23,000 and can be sold for $115,000. Interestingly, Brucie appears to be the buyer, as the company interested in purchasing the item is called 'BK Exec Lifestyle Ltd'.
- Despite claiming to have given up his obsession with cars in 2019, the Los Santos Tuners update confirms his import/export business is still in operation.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Brucie states on his website that he legally changed his middle name to "Motivation", and repeats multiple times that he is not joking. This can be seen on the "motivation" tab of his website.
- ↑ File:BrucieKibbutz-GTAIV-EmailAddress.png
- ↑ Only available after completing the mission Blow Your Cover.
- ↑ Although if this special ability is unlocked at the beginning of the game, the available destinations will only be those of Broker, Dukes and Bohan. Destinations to Algonquin are unlocked after Blow Your Cover and those to Alderney after Three Leaf Clover.