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Fans recreate favorite characters in Scribblenauts style

by JC Fletcher { Jun 29th 2009 at 12:25PM }

Scribblenauts has inspired something wonderful over at NeoGAF: fan-created images of popular game characters and other pop-culture figures in the game's adorable, understated style. It's as if you could summon, say, Phoenix Wright in the game.

We've picked out some favorites from what has become two threads of Scribblenauts fanart. It's pretty hard for us not to just post every single piece of fanart from both threads! Trust us, there's plenty in both threads for you to discover, and since the artists have started taking requests from other GAFfers, there will continue to be more for a while.

Above: Phoenix Wright and Maya Fey, Tomba, and Kirby, by SpacePirate Ridley; Lost's John Locke by MrCheez; surfing Raichu, Travis Touchdown, Optimus Prime, and Manny Calavera by Divvy. Look at all the greatness that has already been brought into the world by Scribblenauts, by people who haven't even played it!

Gallery: Scribblenauts

It's-a Mario World: Fan Art

by Kenneth Caldwell { Oct 17th 2008 at 8:10PM }

This week has been relatively quiet in terms of Mario-related news, but should that deter us from our regularly scheduled plumber fanfare? If you answered "yes," you're wrong. It was a trick question. Today is Friday and we are going to damn well talk about Mario. We don't take this feature lightly. In fact, each Friday the WiiFanboy offices are rife with Mario cosplay and Mush Kingdom decor. We even release various species of turtles and name them after the Koopa Kids to keep us company during the course of the rigid blogging workday.* This blogger is presently sporting his sweet denim overalls, beneath of which are a pair of Goomba boxer briefs that he probably grew out of years ago and a Toad tank top that reads, "I'm the best!!"

So! All things considered, let's dive into this thing. Today we're admiring Mario fan art, and our new gallery is comprised of what we feel to be the outstanding work among so many scribbled Mario atrocities on the Internet. We kept this collection mostly limited to hand drawings, digital renders and photographs, which means you won't be seeing any wedding cakes. Now kick back and click through!

*No turtles were harmed during the making of this blog.

It's-a Mario World is a weekly feature in which the ubiquity of Nintendo's flagship character is celebrated: We'll incessantly ruminate about mustache wax, debate the curious whereabouts of the princess and covet the luminous power stars strewn about the galaxy. Check back here every Friday to find out what strange and wonderful thing has got us tipping our caps.

Show and Tell: Painted love

by Alisha Karabinus { Sep 23rd 2008 at 1:44PM }

We talk a lot about crafts in this space, but not so much about art. After reader Karl sent in his Tetris-inspired painting, however, we couldn't resist taking the time to track down some other artistic efforts thoughtfully rendered by (Nintendo) gamers. There's a lot out there -- drawings, sculpture, beadcraft -- but this week, Show and Tell is all about paintings. And we're not the only ones thinking about them, either.

Start the tour here or jump into the gallery below to see Karl's painting, and the others that caught the collective DS Fanboy eye.

Gallery: Show and Tell: Painted love

Show and Tell is all about fan stuff, so long as it's Nintendo-related. We love to see your collections, your crafts, your frosted creations, your t-shirts and swag of all sorts. Just snap a few pictures, tell us what's up, and send it all to showmeit [at] dsfanboy [dot] com. We'll take care of the rest. Not a handy type, but found something neat? Send us a link instead.

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Put a bit of yourself in Sonic and the Black Knight

by Chris Greenhough { Aug 29th 2008 at 10:00PM }

You might be feeling disheartened about not hearing back from the organizers of the Little King's Story "UMA" Contest, a competition that gave fans a chance to have their art appear in the game. But don't pack your crayons away and sulk just yet, because Sega is offering the exact same prize for Sonic and the Black Knight.

If you're over 13 years of age, reside in the U.S. or Canada (there will be a European contest in the future), and are willing to draw Sonic or one of his awful friends, then get entering! If you're one of the twenty artists selected by Sega, your art will appear in the title, and you'll get a free copy of the game.

Did we say twenty? We meant nineteen. Naturally, we're super-duper drawers and color-inners, so you may be lucky enough to have your art placed next to ours in Sonic's world! That's right: we just asked you to bring it.

[Update: removed link]

[Via Siliconera]

You got a Piece of Art!

by JC Fletcher { Apr 2nd 2008 at 10:30PM }

This original drawing by Ryan Stegman, penciller of Marvel's Magician: Apprentice, isn't actually that different from any other Zelda fanart you'd find on the Internet, except

it's more expensive, and
it's way awesome.

We never subscribed to the idea of Zelda needing to be dramatic and intense and stuff (which, we suppose, means we're on the Wind Waker/Phantom Hourglass "team"), but we can recognize wow-inducing pencil art when we see it, and this drawing instantly evokes an adventure on which it would be dangerous to go alone.

If you're the winning bidder of Ryan's auction, you'll get not only a lovely full-color print (pictured), but the original pencil drawing as well.

[Via GameSniped]

Mysterious Final Fantasy XIII art surfaces

by Andrew Yoon { Dec 31st 2007 at 2:50PM }

Is it official concept art or is it very well made fan art? (We're leaning towards the latter.) Images of character designs from the upcoming PS3 Final Fantasy XIII and Versus can be found at Ruliweb. The origins of the art is unclear, but considering the incredible size of the Square Enix fan community, we wouldn't be surprised if this is an overzealous fan that's simply showing off. Kudos to them.

[Via Digg]

If only we could draw Mario this well

by David Hinkle { Dec 27th 2007 at 10:30PM }

If only we had access to our notebooks from back in school, when our fascination for gaming was scribbled in the margins of every single page, whether it be Algebra homework or the cafeteria menu for the month. Oh, to be a young boy again, with not a single care but how high of a score we could achieve in Super Mario Bros. 3.

Thankfully, through the efforts of deviantART user Themrock, we can do just that. Sitting here and staring at the deviantART user's inspired pieces of fanart causes us to swell with nostalgia and reminisce about those times when our only responsibility to ourselves was to play games, not just write about them.

[Via 4cr]

Captain Linebeck, as played by Al Pacino

by Eric Caoili { Oct 25th 2007 at 10:40AM }

"I know it was you, Link. You broke my heart. You broke my heart!"

Like everyone else, we imagined Linebeck, Phantom Hourglass' cowardly sailor seaman, as the Jack Sparrow character he was more than likely modeled after. We never really connected him with Al Pacino, but artist Margeaux McClelland insists that the two are one and the same, reading the mariner's lines with the Scarface star's raspy voice.

Margeaux went so far as to paint Pacino's likeness in Linebeck's threads, complete with his flamboyant red scarf. We still don't see the resemblance, but it's a great piece, nonetheless! (We won't ever take sides with anyone against the family.)

Guitar Princess

by Eric Caoili { Oct 21st 2007 at 10:00PM }

If you've got a fetish for franchise mash-ups, of even if you've just always wanted to see what a mess a guitar would look like outfitted with the N64's buttons, stick, and directional pad, then here you are. Michael J. Patrick has this image of Princess Peach rockin' out as an 8x10 print available for sale on his Etsy shop for twelve bucks. It doesn't seem like there's much of a market out there for Princess Peach fanart or mock-ups of guitars with controls from a two-generations-old system, but who knows?

What song do you think she could be playing that would leave her looking so forlorn? Our guess is that it's Nirvana's "Something in the Way." Maybe she's been going through a lot of stuff lately, you know? Whatever's keeping you down, Peach, we hope it doesn't drive you to one day blow your brains out with a shotgun. Some think, "It's better to burn out than to fade away," but you've got so much ahead of you!

PSP Fan Art Fridays: Incredible Hulk

by Steven Bailey { Aug 17th 2007 at 11:00PM }

Do you want to share your PSP-related fan art? Send us an e-mail. A new piece of fan art will be shared every Friday.

The Incredible Hulk is coming to PSP next year, but that doesn't mean we have to wait until then to see more of the green guy. Some would argue that in the above fan art by Scarlet-Dawn, we see a bit too much of him. The angular lines compliment Hulk as a subject, and we can't help but love the fear in the dog's eyes. It also seems appropriate for Hulk to show off his angry physique on the beach. He certainly would get more tail as the Hulk, than as Bruce Banner. If you dig this fan art as much as we do, check out Scarlet-Dawn's deviantART page to peruse her other fan art. That, or you can let Scarlet-Dawn know what you think of the art in our comments section.

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PSP Fan Art Fridays: Wipeout

by Steven Bailey { Aug 10th 2007 at 1:00PM }

Do you want to share your PSP-related fan art? Send us an e-mail. A new piece of fan art will be shared every Friday.

Wipeout Pulse is looking quite good. For those fans that are having a difficult time waiting for the game's release, perhaps this amazing fan art will help. Pigou obviously drew this image as an attempt to display what it would be like to pilot a Wipeout racer. The way the dashboard lights reflect off the windows is a really impressive effect. The piece also shows off the competitive nature of the game, by showing another racer on the side attempting to pass ahead. Also, while sunsets in art are a bit overdone, we can't help but love how it works with this piece. If you enjoy this fan art as much as we do, check out Pigou's deviantART page to see his other fan art. That, or you can let Pigou know what you think of the art in our comments section.

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Who knew Mario could be so intense?

by JC Fletcher { Aug 6th 2007 at 12:00PM }

This fanart is so powerful that it seems to have crushed the Warp Pipe forums under the weight of its own pile of Diggs. We can understand why-- we've certainly been enjoying staring at it for a few hours.

The full image is after the break, but even in the detail shown above, you can see the insane shading and dynamic movement that make Neo-Geo Forums user hermegildo's drawing so compelling. Faced with a dead Peach and a slavering, hulking Bowser, the usually-jovial Mario abandons his "Okey-dokey"s and flies into battle, fireballs blazing. It completely, awesomely rejects the mood of the Mario series.

[Thanks, Jason!]

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PSP Fan Art Fridays: Harvest Moon

by Steven Bailey { Aug 3rd 2007 at 8:00PM }

Do you want to share your PSP-related fan art? Send us an e-mail. A new piece of fan art will be shared every Friday.

Earlier this week we explained Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl. Being the cult hit that it is though, I doubt you'd have to explain the game to the Harvest Moon faithful. Yuina surely knows all about Harvest Moon since she made this dead on fan art. This piece covers the key features of the franchise in one image. You have farm animals, crops and love. The coloring of the art is airy and subdued and certainly fits the feel of Harvest Moon. If you enjoy this fan art as much as we do, check out Yuina's deviantART page to see her other work. That, or you can let Yuina know what you think of the art in our comments section.

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PSP Fan Art Fridays: MGS 2 Raiden

by Steven Bailey { Jul 27th 2007 at 10:30PM }

Do you want to share your PSP-related fan art? Send us an e-mail. A new piece of fan art will be shared every Friday.

With a Metal Gear Solid 2 graphic novel coming to PSP, it seemed appropriate to feature MGS2's hero in fan art form. It's good to see some original Raiden fan art, since there is likely to be many Johnny come lately Raiden fans after MGS4 is released. This work was done by Imson, and very nicely displays Raiden's profeciency with a blade. If only Kojima would have made it so you got the sword earlier in the game, it was a blast to play with. Imson also keeps the hexagonal background theme that is so familiar to the Metal Gear series. Finally, it's great to see the sword trail, and dust kick up. It really gives the piece a sense of action. If you enjoy this fan art as much as we do, check out Imson's deviantART page to see his other fan art. That, or you can let Imson know what you think of the art in our comments section.

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PSP Fan Art Fridays: Killzone

by Steven Bailey { Jul 20th 2007 at 3:00PM }

Do you want to share your PSP-related fan art? Send us an e-mail. A new piece of fan art will be shared every Friday.

The entire point of our Fan Art series, is to share some of the best gaming inspired works with our readers. Games with striking visuals, tend to make great fodder for fan art. It is because of this fact, that it's unsurprising to see Killzone fan art. This art looks like it was down with colored chalk on gray paper. It was created by the artist known as Kazuya. The fact that this image was done in chalk with dark tones really fits with the Killzone theme. All and all, it makes for a really powerful image. If you enjoy this fan art as much as we do, check out Kazuya's deviantART page to see his other fan art. That, or you can let Kazuya know what you think of the art in our comments section.