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As requested, here's Sparkster's evil nemesis, Axel.© Konami
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TigerUchimaru [2021-10-03 03:35:33 +0000 UTC]
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D-U-T-F [2016-07-02 18:30:42 +0000 UTC]
is this actually a true character or..
a shitty o.c made for deviantart to be hated even more?
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RipottoNoYabou In reply to D-U-T-F [2016-12-15 01:47:34 +0000 UTC]
it's a redesign of an old Rocket Knight Adventures character for a new game
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Sper3 [2014-07-03 19:58:38 +0000 UTC]
fifth teen years later and he's still a backstabbing piece of shit
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LeoCarcajou [2013-05-30 01:49:20 +0000 UTC]
This was a brilliant design. So much more character than the original; he's not just a recolor like Shadow the Hedgehog. Took me a minute to get used to the "emo eyes," but now I think it's a fine touch -- and it's not so over-the-top that it completely dominates his image. He doesn't look "goth," he just looks like he's seen a lot of battles and done a lot of bad things. It's taken a toll on him.
I only wish the game and the series had caught on more...
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PeterLumby In reply to LeoCarcajou [2013-06-06 06:59:17 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for your nice comments, Leo!
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Tonythunder [2011-11-08 21:12:38 +0000 UTC]
He looks pretty awesomely badass! Love the coloring and the rust detail on his armor and his expression and pose too
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TeamAquaSuicune [2011-11-01 01:39:12 +0000 UTC]
While I was never much of a fan of sudden character design change, I have to say, I am definitely impressed with this particular design for Axel.
Spectacular work, good sir.
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PeterLumby In reply to TeamAquaSuicune [2011-11-01 21:43:22 +0000 UTC]
Awesome, thanks dude!
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artisticTaurean [2011-07-17 11:32:02 +0000 UTC]
This design took me some getting used to, but it makes him look MUCH more like a villain rather than just a counterpart like in the original games. I'm diggin' that sword, and the details on his armor are sweet. ^_^ Love your art, sir.
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PeterLumby In reply to artisticTaurean [2011-07-19 06:30:19 +0000 UTC]
Thanks a lot, really appreciate it!
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JamesTheReggie [2011-05-17 06:42:13 +0000 UTC]
I always thought Axel Gear was a pretty cool bad-ass, even if he didn't provide much screen time or personality for the majority of the old games. xP
While I do feel this re-design was a bit strange at first, I eventually grew into it (especially since the old design was scarce as hell). xD
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PeterLumby In reply to JamesTheReggie [2011-05-18 00:06:28 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, Captain J. I guess redesigns always take a little getting used to.
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JamesTheReggie In reply to PeterLumby [2011-05-18 00:24:41 +0000 UTC]
that's true, but I'm glad it wasn't completely radical, and to be honest, I think it kinda suits him better than his old design.
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NextGrandcross [2010-12-26 02:49:35 +0000 UTC]
No matter how many times you beat this guy in each game, he keeps coming back from the dead like he's a spirit of revenge.
I'm betting he'll survive again to torment Sparktser again.
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StrawberryMuse [2010-12-23 07:04:49 +0000 UTC]
I'm loving this dude! Axel Gear's the greatest! I like the new look; especially, the armor and dark hair! Now I really have to play this game.
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PeterLumby In reply to StrawberryMuse [2010-12-30 10:52:39 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, Strawberry! I'm glad you like the new look! You should play the game, its lots of fun!
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TabbyWesa [2010-11-02 04:31:16 +0000 UTC]
WOOOT! AXEL GEAAAR!!
But seriously, I really like this one. Do you use Photoshop or Illustrator to color these?
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PeterLumby In reply to TabbyWesa [2010-11-02 09:38:13 +0000 UTC]
Photoshop all the way! Never got to grips with illustrator.. never needed vectors bad enough to learn it... everytime I try to use it, I get frustrated and end up switching to Photoshop within 10 mins!
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Xeniphyst [2010-09-19 16:32:18 +0000 UTC]
I knew your name sounded familiar, and I knew your drawings were too good to be true. At first glance, I thought you were just uploading concept art photos released by Konami, haha! Awesome work - you have become my idol. x)
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PeterLumby In reply to Xeniphyst [2010-09-20 07:03:04 +0000 UTC]
Hehe, thanks for the idolatry! I hope I can be worthy of it!
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Xeniphyst In reply to PeterLumby [2010-09-20 11:05:55 +0000 UTC]
As much as I've seen of your work, you know, not just the Rocket Knight art, I'd say it's well-earned. c:
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WeenMachine [2010-09-19 02:07:10 +0000 UTC]
This just might be the best Rocket Knight art I've seen to date, wonderful dynamic pose, great coloring, overall fantastic job.
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rocketxknighter [2010-09-17 00:53:54 +0000 UTC]
Fantastic this is the best Axel G picture I've seen indeed.
Your style of colouring is much better on axel gear's rusted armour getting the lighting on colours this perfect is ridiculously hard to do, it takes me weeks to get something done as great like this.
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PeterLumby In reply to rocketxknighter [2010-09-18 06:44:02 +0000 UTC]
Aw, thanks RK! I really appreciate that.
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Nayrani [2010-08-18 23:22:18 +0000 UTC]
Axel Gear! My worthy opponent! To be honest, while a very fun boss in the games he appears, he's very much an unfair and merciless combatant
I love his medieval design for the new game, it strikes a very good contrast with Sparkster's more technological outfit. You've done a great job at redesigning them, Mr. Lumby
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PeterLumby In reply to Nayrani [2010-08-19 14:22:55 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much, Nayrani. Redesigning much loved characters is no easy task!
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NekoFlameAlchemist [2010-08-16 11:07:24 +0000 UTC]
Axel looks awesome!
I'm really loving the armour and the weathering you've done to it as well
Your attention to detail never falters, Pete!
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PeterLumby In reply to NekoFlameAlchemist [2010-08-17 07:04:55 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, Neco. Glad ya likes!:-D
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NekoFlameAlchemist In reply to PeterLumby [2010-08-17 10:52:12 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome! I always like looking at your art
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Jakearmitage01 [2010-08-13 02:33:05 +0000 UTC]
Definately one of the best pics of Axel, wish this had made it into the game. Thanks for uploading this I love the detail here and he looks even more badass than his normal standing pose that was used in promotions for RK.
Heh that evil purple smoke and his ability to jetpack infinately, made for a great boss fight. Though I would like to ask, did Konami ever want you do to a Sparkster vs. Axel battle in the giant rock'em sock'em robot mechs? I figured they would've kept that gimmick since it was in both RKA and Sparkster (Genesis/Megadrive version).
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PeterLumby In reply to Jakearmitage01 [2010-08-13 11:04:04 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, Jake. Most appreciated.
Not sure if Konami ever had any plans to do a robot mech battle, but it sounds like a cool idea to me! :-D
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Jakearmitage01 In reply to PeterLumby [2010-08-13 22:15:46 +0000 UTC]
Right I mean I don't if you'd be allowed to show that or not, though I'd love to see your rendition of that classic fight between Sparkster and Axel.XD
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