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Didn't have time to finish this until just tonight. Boo. I wanted to have more done by now, but oh well.Besides the robot characters, I try to make my humanized versions a bit more natural looking, instead of having really crazy anime hair and fantasy outfits. My goal was to make human versions that would invoke the same kind of feelings and reactions from the other characters and audience as their mobian counterparts do. Basically, as if I had to retell all of the Archie Sonic history, but with humans instead of mobians. I'm avoiding the typical gijinka look of KPOP boy with blue emo hair. Personally, that's just not my bag, and I've seen it done too many times to do it myself. Cool beans if that's what you like, it's just not for me.
In contrast to Julie-Su, Knuckles is very simple and -one with nature-. Being raised mostly alone on Angel Island, he's not very fashionable, and doesn't wear anything that isn't functional, besides his guardian mantle. Since becoming more involved with outside society, he has taken a liking to some modern clothing, particularly sneakers. (Actually tho', am I the only one who thinks it's silly in the games how a guy with no contact with the outside world is wearing sneaks?
I made both he and Julie-Su more Central American-influenced, because of the ancient Mayan theme in the games (and sort of in the comics). He's got a darker complexion from being out in the elements all day every day, whereas Julie is surrounded by computer rooms and artificial lighting a lot of the time. Kept the dreadlocks despite their origins in him being Jamaican for no reason, because Knuckles. He's wrapped up his hands like he's ready to punch someone (he's always ready to punch someone). I almost gave him some kind of brass knuckles, but thought that was too hokey. This suits him better, imo.
Still feeling bad I didn't work the lego feet somewhere in here. Maybe I'll put it on the mantle in a future draft.
Knuckles the Echidna (c) SEGA
Other humanized characters:
Human Archie Sonic Character IndexList of all the human Archie Sonic characters with links to the ones I've completed so far, and my progress on the ones that I haven't. Because I like lists and this will make it easier for everyone to find their favorite characters. :icondummywooplz:
= Started = Designed = Final in progress
Freedom Fighters
Sonic
Tails
Amy
Sally
Antoine
Bunnie
NICOLE
Uncle Chuck
Rotor
Big and Froggy
Heavy and Bomb
Cream and Cheese
New Mobotropolis Residents
Naugus
Geoffrey
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Comments: 50
Otaku-Seraph [2016-12-29 14:55:10 +0000 UTC]
KNOCK KNOCK, IT'S KNUCKLES!
Love this design! Hair color may be off (which you've explained is more natural, so point taken), but the style is awesome, and fits him well. And the necklace thing is a nice nod to the crescent shape on normal Knuckles' chest.
And the bandages/sports tape looks great here!
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mrbostonterrier [2016-12-03 05:19:35 +0000 UTC]
This pic is amazing on its design. The dreadlocks are the best thing in it and were made because Knuckles was a Jamaican. The facial expression is fantastic. Keep up the good work.
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DumuziTheMessiah [2015-10-09 03:45:20 +0000 UTC]
Seriously? What is with you and changing hair and taking away what points out who they are suppoused to be? Knuckles has bright red fur so he should have a bolder shade of red for his hair, should've gave him maybe leather gloves with spikes on them, he's called Knuckles cause of his spiky knuckles, so taking those away takes away Knux's usual attacks, not to mention wth is with the shoe change? :I
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SEGAmastergirl In reply to DumuziTheMessiah [2016-08-19 05:10:34 +0000 UTC]
Maybe you should make your own interpretation that suits your description of what a humanized Knuckles "should" look like.
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DumuziTheMessiah In reply to SEGAmastergirl [2016-08-20 12:50:31 +0000 UTC]
Maybe you shouldn't reply to old comments that no one cares about? I have the right to make a opinion so if you can't handle that, leave me alone.
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SEGAmastergirl In reply to DumuziTheMessiah [2016-08-20 14:59:31 +0000 UTC]
Alright then, no need to be so rude.
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DumuziTheMessiah In reply to SEGAmastergirl [2016-08-20 20:31:56 +0000 UTC]
To be fairly honest, you were being quite rude yourself.
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Astral-Wingz [2014-03-02 21:43:26 +0000 UTC]
Woah you really got Knuckles' look correct here, now I could picture this being his human form ! I like how you made the u-shaped marking on his chest a necklace as a human.
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KateVunza [2013-09-29 15:52:31 +0000 UTC]
"He typically stays shirtless at all times unless plopped in the middle of the tundra. It would be a real Jacob-style turn on to the ladies if he wasn't constantly so grungy and caked with sweat from fighting people."
Totally Knuckles.
Love this series!
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thesoniczone11 [2013-09-03 21:37:34 +0000 UTC]
This human knuckles looks pretty cool, but one thing.
No Boxing Gloves at least? I mean, even as a human, it would have made perfect sense to keep those.
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SimonSoys In reply to thesoniczone11 [2013-09-03 21:44:07 +0000 UTC]
What normal human being walks around with boxing gloves all the time? I mean I get where you're coming from, but it would look a little silly. That's why I had his hands wrapped up instead, because typically fighters (even boxers during training) have their hands and knuckles wrapped up to cushion the blows and keep from breaking the skin. That looks a little more normal for a guy living on a secluded island.
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thesoniczone11 In reply to SimonSoys [2013-09-03 21:56:22 +0000 UTC]
Ahh, ok. I get it. But he still punches HARD, so he might still need them to protect his hands, but whatever.
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HappyAggro [2013-08-07 05:21:24 +0000 UTC]
Caucasian human!Knuckles always gets an eyebrow raise from me, there's only been one time I've seen it used where it actually warmed up on me. Though while you'll get POC!Knuckles, Central American Knux is usually rather lacking. Your design is well thought out though, I didn't even notice he didn't have lego shoes because the rest looked so solid.
Instead of brass knuckles, I could imagine him having some sorta hand held device with the spikes on the end, maybe an example of Echidna tech, maybe just some makeshift thing he did on his own.
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SimonSoys In reply to HappyAggro [2013-08-07 22:51:11 +0000 UTC]
Ah! Glad you like it! x3
I wonder if even some kind of makeshift bone tools would look cool, would seem old and natural, and would hark back to him having a pet dinosaur in Sonic Underground.
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FritzyMagpies [2013-07-23 18:58:21 +0000 UTC]
The Necklace(?) really reminds me of the ring Knux always wears around his neck in the British Sonic the Comic, not sure if thats what you intended, but it looks like a cool shout-out none the less
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SimonSoys In reply to FritzyMagpies [2013-07-23 20:07:15 +0000 UTC]
Yeah! I always liked how it was a mantle in StC instead of just a marking, and I wanted to keep it like that in this one as sort of an emblem of his being a guardian.
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EchoVoice713 [2013-07-22 16:48:04 +0000 UTC]
these are all coming out awesome
and it's refreshing to see less crazy hair on the human appearances
think amy is my favorite so far
andthisonebecausereasons
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SimonSoys In reply to EchoVoice713 [2013-07-22 17:29:13 +0000 UTC]
reasons = shirtless.
Thanks! I'm happy with how most of them are coming out. I can't wait until the end of the week and I'll have time to work on the rest!
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EchoVoice713 In reply to SimonSoys [2013-07-22 22:29:32 +0000 UTC]
and i cannot wait to see them
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ScribblezStarz [2013-07-22 14:20:59 +0000 UTC]
this is my favorite from all these so far the thought you put into the design is genius
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SimonSoys In reply to ScribblezStarz [2013-07-22 15:41:02 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! I like how this one came out~ x3
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Lewanut [2013-07-22 03:19:34 +0000 UTC]
The hair makes me think of Disney's Tarzan. The cuts on the hands are a nice touch, really fit the character.
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SimonSoys In reply to Lewanut [2013-07-22 15:47:16 +0000 UTC]
Yeah! I like those details~
The hair really does look like Tarzan. Don't these people understand shampoo?
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EchoVoice713 In reply to SimonSoys [2013-07-22 16:50:37 +0000 UTC]
i laughed harder than i should have at that end statement
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TheKavinsky [2013-07-21 14:13:46 +0000 UTC]
Ah, I see you went for a Sonic the Comic thing with his Crescent Necklace.
My God, I have never seen such magnificent dreads.
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SimonSoys In reply to TheKavinsky [2013-07-21 15:21:46 +0000 UTC]
Yeah! I always liked how in StC it was a necklace and wanted to keep that idea here. It makes more sense than having a moon bear Nike swoosh on your chest.
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TheKavinsky In reply to SimonSoys [2013-07-23 15:09:45 +0000 UTC]
Guardians of the Emerald, Sponsored by Nike Corporation.
The Poster Children for their new lines of LEGO SHOES.
And with the Moon Bear Birthmark, they shall be able to summon a Grizzly Bear familiar, in times of need.
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super-sonic-iblish [2013-07-21 13:33:00 +0000 UTC]
This is so awesome!! It's kinda funny to think of a red-haired Mayan, but hey, that's how Knuckles was made. :/
But that's besides the point. I absolutely love this! I love that you don't make each if them generically anime-ish or really out there with the hair, this looks much more believable! Great job!!
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SimonSoys In reply to super-sonic-iblish [2013-07-21 15:17:34 +0000 UTC]
Realistically it would be more dark brown than red, but then it starts to get away from looking like Knuckles. I keep a bit of a tint of the original hair color on top of the natural color so that they're still recognizable, like how Sonic's hair is slightly blue. It's one area where I sacrifice realism for the sake of ~style~. XD
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it~ x3
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super-sonic-iblish In reply to SimonSoys [2013-07-21 17:48:32 +0000 UTC]
Haha, yeah, I agree!
And you're welcome!
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SimonSoys In reply to Tonythunder [2013-07-21 15:20:51 +0000 UTC]
Because he's knuckles, rougher than the rest of them, the best of them, tougher than leather!
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Tonythunder In reply to SimonSoys [2013-07-22 01:40:41 +0000 UTC]
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ZeeNovos [2013-07-21 03:49:23 +0000 UTC]
.... I think I just fell for your version of human Knuckles, as in, my drawing muse has fallen in love with him. XD
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SimonSoys In reply to ZeeNovos [2013-07-21 03:58:40 +0000 UTC]
Well he does have nice abs.
...Oh you meant the design!
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like him! XD
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ZeeNovos In reply to SimonSoys [2013-07-21 04:11:37 +0000 UTC]
He does!
Hahaha yep.
You're welcome!
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