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Published: 2010-11-23 02:39:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 7288; Favourites: 165; Downloads: 31
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Yes, this project is still alive *I hope*

This is what I've been working on to get rid of my #$%&@! art block and it took too damn long for my liking D<
I'm still going to do reference sheets for the other characters, but not as detailed

Now this is only a study, the design isn't settled yet (especially on the clothes)
Unlike the initial cover design I think it would be unlikely for him to find clothing his size, unless (if) Italy, Japan or France made some (I seriously can't imagine England being good at making clothes). So he'd probably have to improvise some makeshift clothes, since he's not the type to walk around completely indecent

As for the rabbit Iggy it's an idea that crossed my mind, "If they are magical creatures what happens to them when their power runs low?"
In England's case I can imagine his actual form being a lop rabbit and the humanoid one an "illusion" created by his woodland sprite powers (not something he's aware of until he turns into his actual form). During the day, when his powers are weaker, he'd probably be stuck in his rabbit form (though he can still talk and such) . And probably people who don't believe in magic (or aren't magical themselves) would only see him as a regular rabbit

I dunno, just tossing ideas around. Please let me know what you think
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Comments: 112

Birvan In reply to ??? [2010-11-23 18:34:26 +0000 UTC]

Pff XDD

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emsiecat In reply to ??? [2010-11-23 13:13:50 +0000 UTC]

The idea of their powers running low is a really good one. A fully rabbit-fied iggy would be pretty adorable! X3 I like the idea of him improvising with clothes too. Makes his transformation seem all the more realistic and sudden. Glad to see the project is still going ahead, I'll have to get on the forum more often

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Birvan In reply to emsiecat [2010-11-23 14:24:09 +0000 UTC]

I think he'd hate the idea... which makes it sound even more humorous
And yeah, it makes more sense if his clothes don't change as well

Same here

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emsiecat In reply to emsiecat [2010-11-23 13:15:36 +0000 UTC]

Ooh and forgot to say; these drawings are brilliant! I especially love Arthur's jumper for some reason. It suits him well

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Birvan In reply to emsiecat [2010-11-23 14:24:24 +0000 UTC]

It's typically british

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eerisedof In reply to ??? [2010-11-23 12:49:01 +0000 UTC]

Really love the old clothes portion *_*

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Birvan In reply to eerisedof [2010-11-23 14:18:51 +0000 UTC]

Lol, oh?

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eerisedof In reply to Birvan [2010-11-23 14:27:58 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, especially the front view *_*

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Birvan In reply to eerisedof [2010-11-23 18:34:13 +0000 UTC]

Why? The detail? I cheated big time on that

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eerisedof In reply to Birvan [2010-11-24 18:08:58 +0000 UTC]

It's cheated? It's nice though :3

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Birvan In reply to eerisedof [2010-11-24 19:44:01 +0000 UTC]

Very much. The reason I picked the dark colors was so the cheating became less noticeable X3

Thanks

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TheKittyHat In reply to ??? [2010-11-23 05:42:52 +0000 UTC]

Oh lord. It's so cute IM GONNA DIE.

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Birvan In reply to TheKittyHat [2010-11-23 08:52:33 +0000 UTC]

Careful, the other ref sheets are still on the way

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TheKittyHat In reply to Birvan [2010-11-23 23:58:01 +0000 UTC]

okaay.

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Birvan In reply to TheKittyHat [2010-11-24 00:34:51 +0000 UTC]

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Zani-Loki In reply to ??? [2010-11-23 04:39:38 +0000 UTC]

this is so awesome xDDDD

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Birvan In reply to Zani-Loki [2010-11-23 08:50:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks XD

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WOWandWAS In reply to ??? [2010-11-23 04:16:36 +0000 UTC]

hehehehehe pillow case dress XD

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Birvan In reply to WOWandWAS [2010-11-23 08:50:43 +0000 UTC]

My favourite XDD

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Shisairin In reply to ??? [2010-11-23 04:03:09 +0000 UTC]

I just want to squeeze the life out of the rabbit form Eee and then feed him baby carrots and pet him and put him in a dress and have tea parties!

I can't wait to see moreee~ I love this little project <3

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Birvan In reply to Shisairin [2010-11-23 08:50:34 +0000 UTC]

LOL, a bit more and he'll be the March Hare from Wonderland XD

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Shisairin In reply to Birvan [2010-11-23 12:00:09 +0000 UTC]

XD!

I think he would curse me for putting him in a dress

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Birvan In reply to Shisairin [2010-11-23 14:17:30 +0000 UTC]

At the very least

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Illustrioustranger [2010-11-23 03:27:50 +0000 UTC]

Very nice~ His rabbit design looks perfect. As for what he should be wearing in his rabbit form, I'm still unsure if going about in nothing but the fur on his back would be an issue with him (I'm just saying). However, I do like what you've thought up so far.

Now, about the idea you mentioned. It is an interesting idea, I'll admit, but I'm unsure if it's completely necessary...I'm not sure how I can explain the reason for thinking as such. ^ ^;;;;

Off topic, but I think that it's the first time for me seeing a full body drawing of Arthur, drawn by you. He looks good.

(I'm sorry for being pretty much useless to you in this project. )

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Birvan In reply to Illustrioustranger [2010-11-23 08:49:37 +0000 UTC]

I think it would. The british are so "proper" he'd have a fit or something if he was caught in less than civil clothing. Especially around France

I haven't stated where it could be used in particular because that info belongs in Russia's ref sheet. But yeah, not completely sure about it either (though it does give us a good idea of how his coloring works at least)

I tend to screw up the proportions in full bodies > >

We all are

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lotus-genie [2010-11-23 02:45:06 +0000 UTC]

Buhyooo

So adorable. I wanna give him a hug and then take him home.

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Birvan In reply to lotus-genie [2010-11-23 02:46:49 +0000 UTC]

The bunny or his humanoid form?

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lotus-genie In reply to Birvan [2010-11-23 03:29:10 +0000 UTC]

Both. The humanoid is such a cute chibi.

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Birvan In reply to lotus-genie [2010-11-23 08:42:41 +0000 UTC]

Don't let him hear that XD

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lotus-genie In reply to Birvan [2010-11-23 17:32:47 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, he''ll probably throw a hissy fit. A Gentleman's pride and all that.

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Birvan In reply to lotus-genie [2010-11-23 18:33:08 +0000 UTC]

Exactly. He can be quite the prick when it comes to that

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lotus-genie In reply to Birvan [2010-11-23 23:29:12 +0000 UTC]

"Gentlemen are not cute chibis, and they should not be 'taken home!' Really, where are your manners? Ugh, the youth of today. Why, in my day, you would never hear such phrases being directed toward one's elders."

America: Are you done yet, Iggy?

England: And don't call me Iggy! Really! It's unbecoming of a gentleman!

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Birvan In reply to lotus-genie [2010-11-24 00:35:36 +0000 UTC]

Lol, he talks like an old man XDD

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lotus-genie In reply to Birvan [2010-11-24 03:36:08 +0000 UTC]

I sort of imagine England to talk in this old man-ish way, because he's England and he's infamous for his stuffiness.

America: Man, Iggy, you really are getting old. It makes your little chibi form look even more ridiculous.
England: America, I ask you to please remove your hands from my sides and refrain from making theses comments...//now//.
America: *sighs* The old British stuffiness again...
England: Do not take that tone of voice with me!

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Birvan In reply to lotus-genie [2010-11-24 19:57:45 +0000 UTC]

Lets not forget his accent XD

Lol, I bet his giving him death glares >D

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lotus-genie In reply to Birvan [2010-11-24 22:21:17 +0000 UTC]

Death glares cancelled out by his cuteness. He must wish for his old body back now more than ever.

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Birvan In reply to lotus-genie [2010-11-24 22:32:20 +0000 UTC]

Very much, yes >D

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lotus-genie In reply to Birvan [2010-11-24 22:38:52 +0000 UTC]

I'm sure America milks the situation for all that it's worth. England would bite him, but that would be ungentlemanly.

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Birvan In reply to lotus-genie [2010-11-24 22:48:59 +0000 UTC]

Oh most definitely. He so loves to pester England >D

Yeah, but I think if he's pissed enough he might actually try to kick him away (since he's out of options)

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lotus-genie In reply to Birvan [2010-11-24 22:54:25 +0000 UTC]

And after his bruises heal up, America will go right back to teasing since he can't read the atmosphere.

Would cat!France try to molest rabbit!England?

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Birvan In reply to lotus-genie [2010-11-24 22:56:47 +0000 UTC]

Lol, yeah. But hopefully England will be able to run away before that *the good thing about rabbit legs*

Is that a trick question?

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lotus-genie In reply to Birvan [2010-11-24 23:18:43 +0000 UTC]

Let's just hope bull!Spain doesn't try to get revenge on rabbit!England by sitting on him or anything.

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Birvan In reply to lotus-genie [2010-11-25 00:07:25 +0000 UTC]

Oh I doubt he would. Unlike England and Portugal (who are good friends to the point of being the only european nations that never tried to invade each other) Spain doesn't fully trust France

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lotus-genie In reply to Birvan [2010-11-25 00:57:27 +0000 UTC]

I bet cat!France is happy with how he doesn't have to wear clothes any more now. He can streak all the wants to...though England might threaten to take him to the vet and get him neutered.

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Birvan In reply to lotus-genie [2010-11-25 01:18:25 +0000 UTC]

LOL, I imagine the amount of scratches he'd get if he ever tried that XD

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lotus-genie In reply to Birvan [2010-11-25 01:22:10 +0000 UTC]

The rest of the group would need to keep them separated to keep them from doing anything to each other in their current forms.

Did America turn into any creature?

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Birvan In reply to lotus-genie [2010-11-25 01:36:51 +0000 UTC]

Which will prove tricky, especially towards France *cats are notorious escape artists* XD

Yes, a mochi =3

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lotus-genie In reply to Birvan [2010-11-25 05:04:24 +0000 UTC]

I bet he hops rides on Iggy's head while still mocking him.

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Birvan In reply to lotus-genie [2010-11-25 19:12:19 +0000 UTC]

Not much of a mockery if all he can say is hero

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lotus-genie In reply to Birvan [2010-11-25 20:02:54 +0000 UTC]

What does Canada turn into then? Invisible mochi that can only say "Maple?"

America: Hero! Hero! He-he-he-hero!
Canada: ...Maple...
England: Both of you off my head this instant!

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