Concepts sketches from the reversible cover of 'Sonic Superstars', by Mark Hughes.
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In the Adder's Lair track in 'Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed a giant skeleton appears on the track, a nod to the character select screen in the original 'Golden Axe'.
Which badnik in the original 'Sonic' is your favorite?
The Jakks Pacific Giant Metal Knuckles toy looks cool as hell.
Artwork of Knuckles with a Lock-On cartridge, released in 2021 on the Sonic Channel accounts. It was made for the 27th anniversary of 'Sonic & Knuckles'.
The Hopping Egg Vulcan boss of Sleeping Egg Zone, from 'Sonic Chaos' on the Game Gear.
Concept artwork of a large Pocky, from 'Sonic Superstars'. Despite this, neither appear in the final game outside of cutscenes.
A figure of Silver, released by Funky Box in Europe in 2024. This would be found in blind bags.
Resistance HQ, from IDW's 'Sonic The Hedgehog' #9.
The first issue of 'DC x Sonic: Metal Legion' is now available!
Captured! - artwork from the 'Sonic The Hedgehog: Robotnik’s Revenge' book by Troll Books.
Scans of both sides of the Shadow The Hedgehog popcorn bucket, released for the 'Sonic 3' movie at AMC theatres.
Artwork of Rouge, from the model sheets for ‘Sonic X’.
Artwork of a Sonic running in a SEGA Game Gear, from a SEGA flyer in Portugal.
Expert Gamer #87, September 2001 - 'Sonic Adventure 2' cover.
An early concept for an unused enemy in 'Sonic 2' by Hirokazu Yasuhara. This Snail enemy would be found on walls, then once Sonic went passed would roll towards him as a hazard. A bit of a mixture of the prototype Snail from 'Sonic 2', and the 'Sonic 3' Snail in Launch Base Zone.
The entry artwork for the Monkey Dude Badnik from Angel Island Zone, from the Japanese and English manuals of 'Sonic 3', as well as the in-game sprites.
The original 'Sanic Hegehog' image, drawn by Youtube user 0nyxheart 16 years ago.
Artwork of Tails, from a Sonic-themed event in 'Puyo Puyo Quest' on mobile phones.
The introductory cutscene from 'SEGASonic the Hedgehog'.
Getting Buzz Bomber'd in Green Hill Zone - artwork from an Official Sticker Book from Brazil.
This artwork was made up from 2 cards connected together - we've done our best to merge the art.
If you're at the Sonic Expo Atlanta today - come find me and say hi! I'll be wearing a Sonic Stuff Research Group t-shirt.
In the 'Sonic Live!' Pachislot Redemption game, you can use Big, in his space from Green Forest, to catch items.
Artwork of Knuckles, from a Sonic-themed event in 'Puyo Puyo Quest' on mobile phones.
Concept artwork of Seaside Hill from 'Sonic Heroes'. Even in this early stages, the whale island appears key to the aesthetic.
Did you enjoy the 30th anniversary Chaotix one-shot comic by IDW? What did you think of the unique aesthetics between the stories?
In ‘Knuckles’ Chaotix’ you can play each level at different times of day. Here’s Botanic Base Zone through morning, day, sunset and night palettes.
Artwork of Tails From The Japanese Manual of 'Sonic 2' for the SEGA Game Gear.
The Sonic & Tails Series 1 Craftables figurine, released by Just Toys Intl. in 2020.
In 'Sonic Unleashed', the Light Speed Dash shoes are Golden, and made from the same material as rings.
Vector's Abilities from 'Knuckles Chaotix', from the 'Sonic Origins' Museum.
Did you actively read the 'Knuckles The Echidna' Archie comics when they were coming out, and what did you think of them at the time?
The Crawl badnik from ‘Sonic 2′ got quite a few redesigns before the final release. The Sep 14th prototype has another variant of sprite - here's a comparison.
The third issue of ‘DC x Sonic: Metal Legion’ is now available!
Which boss in 'Sonic 3' was the most memorable?
What was your first issue of Archie's 'Sonic The Hedgehog' comic?
Photos of the Sonic & Tails Flying Heroes toy, released by Character Toys in 2023.
Team Red & Blue! A comparison of the early and final cover for Archie's 'Sonic The Hedgehog' comic #132, January 2004.
What were you aware about first - the Death Star from 'Star Wars', or the Death Egg from the Sonic series?
A scan of the Eggman & Egg Drillster Mk. 2 postcard, which was part of the deluxe pack for 'Sonic Racing CrossWorlds' in Japan.
A comparison of the title screen for 'Knuckles' Chaotix' and the 0111 prototype. At this point it appears Espio was made the main protagonist, but switched back very quickly.
Bounce House
Water Palace
'Sonic Rush'
Taking Flight
Blue Coast Zone
'Sonic Rivals 2'
Meeting Sonic, part of a cutscene from 'Cookie Run Kingdom' on mobile phones, which had a Sonic collaboration when the game launched in 2021.
Name Game, from the 'Sonic The Hedgehog Activity Book' by Troll Books. Who was at Sonic's secret meeting?
Eggman bosses, from the 'Sonic CD' section of the Cook and Becker 25th Anniversary Art Book.
Good End
'Sonic 2'
SEGA Master System
Spin Boost
Green Grove Zone
'Sonic 3D Blast'
SEGA Mega Drive