How would you redesign Sonic the Hedgehog?

I know the context of the picture but I can't help but look at it and see that Sonic is dragging a freshly broken left foot up a hill.

 

maybe he has tiny feet
I think they just hadn't defined an ankle/where his ankle is at the time.

 

Arms maybe but Amy's torso is completely pink

 

This reminds me that I'd love to see Oshima's prototype "Hedgehog" design return (since they are technically the same thing).


Determined face, beady eyes, designed like an edgy Mickey, had upright ears, cocky smile, and about three or so more spikes than usual. Represents the idea of "blue hedgehog with an attitude" better than any depiction of Sonic has ever done.

 

Not a fan of beady-eyes or Mickey Mouse at all but I always liked the spines. The inconsistency in those pictures might make it hard to make a 3D model though.

Oh, and I like Sonic 2's revision over Sonic 1's. His head and body were a little smaller and he didn't look as fat. Actually, Sonic CD's Sonic is my favorite revision, it's not much different from Sonic 2's, but he looks taller and I liked his expression.

Edit: What's with the long tail in those pictures? That thing rivals Knuckles' tail.

 

MASSIVE BLAST FROM THE PAST

GENTLEMEN

I BRING YOU

 

Soon, we'll be able to have the 2006 cast here.

 

No. They're kind of fucking adorable. Someone do Big.

 

Can't say the filter they all got shoved through does them any justice though. Elise and Maria look sort of weird regardless, but props for fixing Elises feet.

 

Answering from my phone, I apologize in advance for any mistake.
Aerosol, I intend to do Rouge and Omega next. I thought of Big, but to be honest, how would I change him? His design is so different to the normal, that I don't know how to make him classic. Same for Chip, before anyone asks.
Blue Blood, the filters are there to mask the lousy use of blur, resizes, and clone stamp, as I can't quite make something of the quality of that Sonic; under a filter they look better together. As for Maria and Elise looking weird, one must add to my lack of talent the fact that it's a complete change of proportions to somewhat realistic characters, most noticeable on Elise. I'd like people to see there more as possible guidelines to how to draw classic versions of these characters, unless someone more talented wants to fire Photoshop and fix my work as to look more like a real 3d model.

 

Elise's redesign is cute. Maria's... is not. Stepping past the boundaries of uncanny valley with those disturbing eyes and ginormous head.

Also, no. Big is fine the way he is. It'll put extra emphasis on his bigness. :v:

 

Ugh, I hate those human redesigns, but the others are quite nice.

 

I think I'll finish the 2006 cast (How would you redesign Sonic the Hedgehog-the game? har har) then the Shadow one. Classic Black Arms :P

 

Instantly reminded of Goof Troop for some reason.

 

I can totally see what you mean, I thought that reminded me of something. I think it has to do with the nose

 

Now that I think about it...