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I really wanted to learn more about character design. The idea of re-imagining the Sonic cast intrigued me because it seemed to present a lot of fun and interesting challenges.Not only did I find that the franchise had a lot of cool, weird concepts to work with, like “ purple kitty pyro queen” or “evil shape shifter”, but there was the issue of creating a sense balance and diversity between the characters as a whole.
For reasons unknown to my self I kept adding to the project. Earlier drawings were more zany, illustrative and experimental and later versions were softer and three dimensional.
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Tails the fox
I tried to make him a character who would look up to Sonic and yet be doubtful of Sonic's actions. Making Sonic look stronger by comparison while still pointing out Sonic's flaws.
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kapiork [2023-03-04 22:59:45 +0000 UTC]
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chuckalone [2022-08-28 18:50:01 +0000 UTC]
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PCX-Art [2022-03-11 04:25:34 +0000 UTC]
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AlexisWasilla2001 [2021-07-23 18:54:41 +0000 UTC]
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SterileRitalin [2019-03-15 00:16:12 +0000 UTC]
he looks like he just saw his house burn down
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TheTrainMaster08 [2018-11-18 14:47:47 +0000 UTC]
The design for tails you have is really close to the games yet all the other designs are pretty much non-existent at the games.
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ashtonsuxtoasters [2017-12-13 04:41:14 +0000 UTC]
the description suits tails perfectly but why is one tip of his tails red and why does one of his ears look damaged
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SolidSonicTH [2017-09-01 17:36:17 +0000 UTC]
You made it look like he didn't want to be redesigned...
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GrapeIsNotBlurpleEgg In reply to sonicxfan2346 [2017-10-01 23:53:40 +0000 UTC]
hes having a rough night
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Kynimfan1 In reply to GrapeIsNotBlurpleEgg [2017-10-13 17:31:11 +0000 UTC]
Why is my fox child so upset looking? ; - ; gosh darnit just give him a hug
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PeanutbutterSandman [2015-12-15 05:43:46 +0000 UTC]
Oh god I'm just loving these (I know I'm so late but hot damn)
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kosmo1995 [2015-07-21 17:39:30 +0000 UTC]
I'm surprised you haven't done a Sonic Redesign. Your work is amazing, I'm such a big fan
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DoTheDinosaur24 [2014-12-19 10:21:28 +0000 UTC]
Cool! Tails looks even more awesome!(He's my favorite u.u)
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Team-Friction In reply to AGiLE-EaGLE1994 [2015-01-27 01:28:49 +0000 UTC]
Sonic's doing something or saying something he doesn't approve of.
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Team-Friction In reply to AGiLE-EaGLE1994 [2015-01-27 02:12:22 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, that's the point behind this redesign. He looks up to Sonic, but sometimes his hero does things that don't seem... quite right.
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InkBottleInc [2014-02-08 22:39:16 +0000 UTC]
PFFT! Poor Tails! He looks so sad in this one. And I didn't notice the nick in his ear until I looked again. I guess that comes when you follow Sonic around all the time and try to get his attention. One question though; why is one of his tail tips red? Is it to point out that he could be two species of fox put together or to further show off the mutation that he has by having two tails that developed but each one was meant to be a different color?
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Hexidextrous [2014-01-05 03:50:26 +0000 UTC]
I don't like this one as much. It shows less of the part of Tails of that he's a young technological genius who built stuff such as The X-Tornado and more.
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C-Abdulio [2013-12-13 22:37:43 +0000 UTC]
Woww...it may not be a radical departure from "Droopy Tails" but giving him a more innocent look while keeping his worn down expression does wonders for tails. I think this is the best interpretation of Tails I ever seen....though i wonder why he has a red tip on one of his Tails.
And yes, Tails works best when he is the straight man/Sane man to Sonic. helps solidify their bond of brotherhood.
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KirstenChocolate [2013-10-10 11:02:35 +0000 UTC]
Your work continues to be so gosh-darn pretty, Nerfuffle. I love the rich colours you've used for Tails and Robotnik.
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todpole [2013-10-07 07:23:05 +0000 UTC]
I see you redid Tails. Looks even better than last time. For some reason I think he was bullyed because he had 2 tails before he met Sonic.
Speaking of Sonic, are working on him now, or are you saving him for last?
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Nerfuffle In reply to todpole [2013-10-07 14:43:08 +0000 UTC]
It certainly does fit in to that “using your flaws as strengths” story.
I figure I’ll get around to Sonic eventually, perhaps after eggman. I’m not drawing them in any particular order or schedule if you can tell.
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todpole In reply to Nerfuffle [2013-12-03 15:32:52 +0000 UTC]
say how do you feel about the tails doll?
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todpole [2013-10-01 18:37:48 +0000 UTC]
I just found you galley and I must say, these redesigns are amazing. I might leave a comment on the others sometime to give my thought on each but as a whole. great.
If Sonic Team ever do a reboot, I hope they use your designs. I just hope for no Eggman Nega. He was boring.
Now for Tails. Simple and not that different from the original. From the description it sounds like he's Sonic's moral compass or restraint.
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