The Coachman

The Coachman is a twisted and evil man who tries to make money by turning naughty boys into donkeys and selling them at the marketplace. His sinister appearance screams stranger danger, whenever someone comes in contact with the Coachman. This ferocious antagonist is also an arch-nemesis to Pinocchio and tries desperately to capture the main character, for his own financial gain. Unlike most of the characters in Pinocchio and Friends who speak either with an American or an Italian accent, the Coachman speaks with a Cockney accent, similar to his Disney counterpart

In the original movie:

He is first seen riding his coach full of kids as he approaches Pinocchio and Candlewick with a friendly offer to the Land of Toys. When Pinocchio refuses to go with him, the Coachman persuades him, by reminding Pinocchio that in the Land of Toys, he will have whatever he pleases. Eventually, Pinocchio agrees and alongside with his pal, Candlewick, he goes to the Land of the Toys.

Two weeks later, the Coachman finds the two boys transforming into donkeys and reveals in front of them, his evil plan. When the latter turn into donkeys, the Coachman breaks into an evil laughter while he hits his whip at the ground. After this, the Coachman is never seen again.

In Pinocchio and Friends:

After the events of the adventures of Pinocchio, the Coachman decides to become a wealthy businessman and starts his own company under the name "Funland Inc." or "Funland Corporations". He even tries to demolish Geppetto's house, in order to replace it with a toy factory. Eventually the Coachman is defeated by the main heroes and seeks shelter to Dr.Vrakator's Syndicate, only to face his demise, after the defeat of Vrakator.