Inspiration of Chao's physical appearance?

Zephyr · Mar 13, 2011

Has it ever been said what Chao (if anything) were physically based on? I know their concept is based on the Nightopian thing from NiGHTS. Maybe its just me, but they bear an eerie resemblance to Final Fantasy's Mog/Moogle creatures.

JaxTH · Mar 13, 2011

Moogle Cavern makes sense now.

=P

FlashTHD · Mar 13, 2011

http://www.theghz.com/sonic/adventure/adventure.html#notes

Sonic Adventure's showcase water babies, Chao, bear a striking resemblance to the hero (heroine?) of Sanrin Sanchan (tricycle Sanchan, aka Spatter), a 1984 coin-op on Sega System 1 hardware. Sanchan must roll through each maze on her tricycle, picking up flowers and avoiding bullies. Press the jump button to dodge enemies or knock away those on the opposite side of the fence.
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MykonosFan · Mar 13, 2011

FlashTHD said:

http://www.theghz.com/sonic/adventure/adventure.html#notes

Sonic Adventure's showcase water babies, Chao, bear a striking resemblance to the hero (heroine?) of Sanrin Sanchan (tricycle Sanchan, aka Spatter), a 1984 coin-op on Sega System 1 hardware. Sanchan must roll through each maze on her tricycle, picking up flowers and avoiding bullies. Press the jump button to dodge enemies or knock away those on the opposite side of the fence.
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Oh wow, that's pretty incredible to see. References like these are always great to see.

Though I see where Zephyr was coming from too, I wouldn't be amazed if Moogle's played even a small role on Chao's final appearance.

Indigo Rush · Mar 14, 2011

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GoGoThursday · Mar 14, 2011

Sanchan in turn seems to have been inspired by the Flatwoods Monster, which has been referenced many times in video games.

The story (and image) of this absolutely terrified me when I was younger!

ICEknight · Mar 14, 2011

Now that's a strech.

You could also argue that the cards from Alice in Wonderland were based on that monster, since the head shapes look a bit similar... but no.

MykonosFan · Mar 14, 2011

GoGoThursday said:

Sanchan in turn seems to have been inspired by the Flatwoods Monster, which has been referenced many times in video games.

The story (and image) of this absolutely terrified me when I was younger!
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Ooh, local myths! Braxton county is just a few counties over from me. Granted I always studied the Mothman more since that's literally half an hour from me, but I digress.

I do kind of doubt it was based on the Flatwoods monster though...wish we had easier contact with people at Sonic Team so we could just ask them things like this directly.

Vantoggle · Mar 14, 2011

I've always seen them as water-themed tomogachi pets really, hence the drop shaped heads.

After reading this topic, first thing that came to mind was Shizuku-chan. Then I found out the series was created after Sonic Adventure....by TMS studios...

GoGoThursday · Mar 14, 2011

ICEknight said:

Now that's a strech.

You could also argue that the cards from Alice in Wonderland were based on that monster, since the head shapes look a bit similar... but no.
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Mykonos said:

I do kind of doubt it was based on the Flatwoods monster though...wish we had easier contact with people at Sonic Team so we could just ask them things like this directly.
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I agree that it is unlikely, but after all anything can be "inspiration" for something - the Moogle only has a bobble and wings in common with the Chaos, but could have served a vague basis.

I do still think that Sanchan at least resembles a chibi version of the monster, which is a popular kaiju character in Japan.

FlackoWeasel · Mar 16, 2011

FlashTHD said:

http://www.theghz.com/sonic/adventure/adventure.html#notes

Sonic Adventure's showcase water babies, Chao, bear a striking resemblance to the hero (heroine?) of Sanrin Sanchan (tricycle Sanchan, aka Spatter), a 1984 coin-op on Sega System 1 hardware. Sanchan must roll through each maze on her tricycle, picking up flowers and avoiding bullies. Press the jump button to dodge enemies or knock away those on the opposite side of the fence.
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And this is an inspiration of this?

For some reason,when I saw it, it reminded me immidietly Jigsaw.

Fred Wood · Mar 16, 2011

FlackoWeasel said:

FlashTHD said:

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And this is an inspiration of this?

For some reason,when I saw it, it reminded me immidietly Jigsaw.

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Which was inspired by this

Which is from this

Whose cover reminds me of this

Which is inspired by this

Which is where Sonic came from.

See? I can string together seemingly unrelated things too!

trakker · Mar 18, 2011

Trunks said:

Which is inspired by this

Which is where Sonic came from.
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Which is insipred by this due to TIME TRAVEL!

GREAT SCOTT!

Indigo Rush · Mar 18, 2011

I truly believe his name should have been Pothead the Porcupine.

DigitalDuck · Mar 18, 2011

Indigo Dude said:

I truly believe his name should have been Pothead the Porcupine.
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Count the leaves on the plant. 7.

Count the spikes on Silver's head. 5.

It'd make more sense if you were talking about the field maple:

Which coincidentally is the leaf found all over the home of this guy:

Overlord · Mar 18, 2011

This thread is going nowhere, is it =P

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