tails wasn't supposed to be a two-tailed fox initially, but his creator, added a second one for more impact, and also inspired by the japanese cultural folklore ''kitsune''

Notable Omissions: . Bumblebee Eggman . Fang The Jerboa (Originally known as Jet’s) head was shaped after Opa-Opa’s design . Vector’s original design seen in the ‘Sonic Rock Band’ concept idea (which is where Sharps the Parakeet comes from) . Charmy The Bee’s original design from the Sonic The Hedgehog Manga (WHICH IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT)

Blaze isn't the first cat character because honey was before her and big

The bird wearing the sunglasses was supposed to be one of Sonic's friends in the first game before he was scrapped because of time constraints. The names depended on whether it was either Sharps or Max. Just a little fun fact here for a moment: Vector & the sunglasses bird were both created by Naoto Ohsima.

Infinite was such a wasted character. He has so much potential he deserves justice.

Fang is actually a jerboa, it was confirmed by Sega when they were talking about sonic superstars. That Cream design with the ears to the side is a jerboa too.

You forgot to mention that Vector the Crocodile was meant to be in the first Sonic game, but was scrapped due to the development time

10:45 well hes a Jerboa actually. His final height does fit because of this.

4:30 Boomer's only colored appearance was in the "sonic learns to drive" comic. In the comic, he has yellow skin, a red shell on his back, a grey underbelly for the shell, and red and white sneakers.

11:55 his name is ''max'', katakanized as ''ma - a - ku - su''

Given that Boomy was being drawn several years before Pokémon was even a thing, I don’t think it was a reference. Also the sunglasses wearing bird is named Max the Parakeet

H E D E H O G

1:45 There is an official character. His name is *Ristar.*

About Tails early design, I can't remember where I heard that but in the early concepts of Tails design the developpers didn't know if they wanted him to be a fox or a tanuki, the fox was chosen because more recognizable. Also I'm surprised you didn't talk about othe sonic designs like his usa clothes wearing wolf design that we do have drawings of

9:29 This is not concept art, but graphics that were made after the release of the first part of Sonic 3

We needed more concept art videos

22:05 pretty sure the first concept design for cream is a cat and the second one is a jerboa

Fang's head was inspired by the Opa-Opa character from Fantasy Zone, funny enough.

I think Omega was supposed to look a lot like Gamma from a concept art I've seen on him if you want to know. I still prefer his finished design more.

9:41 this is not official Knuckles art, it’s from a magazine

now *this* was fun, i never always go out of my way to go looking for info like these, so an original video like this is really appreciated, thank you for making this :)

I always love seeing concept art of character designs and this video I really enjoy watching it nice job man

the parrot at 12:33 is called max

There’s an unused Omega design in the Sonic Heroes Storyboards for the Team Dark intro cutscene.

That chicken looking thing from the cayotix was from sonic's cut band from sonic one. Its also where vector came from. I don't remember his name but I believe he is a parakeet. His character is reused in the comics.

I really hope they repurpose that 2nd Infinite design one day. Either for a new game character or at least an IDW character.

I like how Infinte always had a mask.

20:24 bag with chaos emeralds

Take a shot for every time "Actually" is spoken. I get it tho. Talking is hard.

I like to imagine the first concept art of Rouge as her going through her teenage phase. 😂

4:27 Bro be lookin like a Koopa Troopa

this was unexplainably entertaining great video

Fun fact about Knuckles' Chaotix development: There's litteraly nothing known about the development. The closest thing is Sonic Clackers and it's concept art, and some unused sprites.

While it’s interesting to think that some of Boomer (that’s the name I’m sticking with) The Turtle’s designs may have been inspired by say Squirtle from Pokémon, I highly doubt it as Boomer (before being replaced by Miles “Tails” Prower) was intended to be introduced in Sonic The Hedgehog 2, which released in 1992. The Pokémon franchise started in 1996. But still, the potential design inspiration is interesting nonetheless.

I can’t believe sonic superstars added the rabbit (like he even has a pixel form and a super form (not like that’s interesting)

Shadow's design is very of it's time which is very fitting because sonic's of design is very early 90s. Shadow is the NuSonic era 🤣

The 2nd sonic concept is mr needlemouse which was Sonic’s og name which was mistranslated as the name was mr hedgehog

Charmy did appear in the Sonic Manga before Knuckles Chaotix where he had a drastically different design. Vector was also in a lot of Sonic 1 concept art looking more like a normal cartoon crocodile

The “Mr Needlemouse” was a mistranslation as the word “Hedgehog” in Japanese is spelt with the same characters as needle and mouse, so his name was originally going to be “Mr Hedgehog”

I get it out of all other designs that making it’s they bring them all together and you can see that why you see the gamma designs they’re making them altogether and that’s how they make the final character

I’m happy with the final designs

Personally Sonic's slicked quills match him more cause he goes so fast they're stuck like that lol

*Naturally loves the part regarding Blaze X3*

Ironically tortoise and the hare added a black cat is a fun team Heros concept! Edit: HOW EVER The Tortoise and the Hare added with the mole is more logical in my point of view as sonic and knuckles are like Rivals in a friendly way so basically a rabbit and a mole is basically fitting Rivals in a grown level even a underground like who is a best digger!

The green Perfect Chaos might’ve been reused for Tikhaos in the Archie Comics.

4:05 Tails has concept art in which he is smaller and brown and has no fur on his face and belly

Mr Tinker: Journey into Dreams

When you mention knuckles could have possibly been our first cat in the series then mention blaze insinuating that she was the first cat but then few mins after shows big the cat designs haha, just thought I’d point that out 😅

The translation for the bird looking chaotix character translates to max

You forgot to mention the somewhat loved early sonic concept Mr Needle mouse Whos like so funny lol

They used the turtle character in a sonic Archie comics. I remember reading it as a kid. But the fact sonic gave a turtle ride in the movie was a reference blows my mind.

There’s actually some tails concept art but the main changes were simply his color scheme and sprites looking a lot more like AOSTH/satam tails

Boomy and Sonic could´ve been a play at a Sonic-Boom

Why is Bonnie Here? :Its a Joke: 0:17

there was an early concept where sonic would be the lead singer of a rock band and vector was going to be in it so its possible that was the earliest know version of the choatix

Nice!

2:46 this is the reason I want to hear Eggman's voice actor recite the nursery rhyme Wee Willie Winkie

Banger video

actually, squirtle squad aired in 1998, while sonic 2 came out in 1992 :)

love the look into the development of the characters, but i think you might wanna test for blue/purple and yellow/orange color blindness my guy

I heard somewhere that Silver's name was originally Venice. I believe they did this because Soleana was inspired by Italy. idk don't quote on that though.

*Looking at Blaze's concept art* Aaaah, it's a base for Surge? Like seriously, IDW used this to make Surge just by giving it the glitch sonic color pallet.

11:40This is not related to Knuckles Chaotix, this is a black and white version of the Sonic manga art in which Amy first appeared

OH CMON I WANT SHORT FANG

24:13 that you could barely see any features at all.me: exactly the point

Fun fact: did you know in a sonic mania short for a second you can see bunny ears on Sonic’s head

Some of Blaze concept art gives me Surge the Tenrec vibes fo to how it's design

Hi, I do Japanese at school and that chicken (Idk what it is) says "matsukusu". I read some comments, I think it's Max.

33:18 Honestly, it kinda looks like they recycled this design into Mimic the Octopus. Giving me the same vibes.

The 2nd cream option is NOT a rabbit it is a jerboa

The turtle guy looks like a KOOPA.😃

3:33 Eggman's rolling cuz he's so fat

I really like the Silver ones.

10:36 Nah jerboa, which is WAY smaller than a Hedgehog lol

There was actually another Robotnik design you missed

5:13 if it’s concept art for sonic 2 then it would have predated Pokémon by a few years so this joke kinda flops

Most of these character designs can be used in the series

May I just point out “Feels” the rabbit was actually a misinterpretation, his actual name in Japan is “Reto” and in English it’s “Max”

4th and 3rd one are the best

10:39 correction he isnt a weasel, hes actually a Jerboa.

Mika, the rabbit is Mika now.

Blaze is not the first cat, that honor would go to Sara from the sonic ova (sort of? She's like half human), or Big the cat.

Ideas for adapting scapped designs as characters: Rabbit Sonic: Name: Rabbit the Rabbit(silly name, I know. Blame Superstars) Profile: Just another wandering action guy like Sonic and Mighty, though a bit more silly. Terios the Hedgehog(hybrid of the four concepts) Profile: About as much backstory as Boom!Shadow, he's an arrogant asshole with delusions of grandeur. Proto-Blaze: Name: Azure the Ash Profile: Basically the Sol Dimension's Mephiles, though she's oddly friendly and casual. Boom the Turtle: Profile: I dunno, just another Extreme Gear competitor. His techy shells just screams Sonic Riders to me. 7:26 Okay, that's just Chaos Sonic. Proto Knuckles: Name: Claws the Mole Profile: Guardian of Onyx Island in Silver's future. Unused Band Members: They're a Trio Band called the Underground. Madonna is their agent. Proto-Rouge: Name: Facet the Wingless Bat Profile; A mercenary who worked with Clutch the Opossum in the days before Eggman. Venice the Mink: After changing the past so much, Silver's genetic past no longer exists. Finally achieving a good future, Silver discovered the very cynical and sleep deprived Venice living the life he would've otherwise lived. Other Proto Silver: Bronze the Porcupine. Basically the Sonic of Silver's Good Future, minus the whole "main character" thing. Mummy Infinite: Literally Infinite's corpse being repurposed, maybe by that Owl design you liked so much.

The earlier red echidna wasn't concept art, it was UK art

16:20 Egg Robo Gamma is cool.

11:45 His name is Max (Makkusu if i romanize it directly)

Actually, I don't know if I remember it correctly, but I know that Hector was with this chicken in the concepts of the first game?

luckily Miles "Tails" Prower was in here!!! He´s my Favorite!!!

Proto Big looks like a Pokemon.

11:59 I believe that says 'Max'.

INFINITE WAS THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF TANGLE !?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!

More!😍🥰

Now that is real😊

He personally was her. Clothes

"in my personal opinion"

12:02 His name is Max

34:14 no wonder you have those kinda chooses for sonic forces

OH YEAH THIS IS JUST THE SHIT I LIKE TO WATCH

4:20 there’s a old design of brown tails

9:04 bro forgot about Big 💀