Happy Hearth's Warming! It'a another day in the Advent Hill Zone and we're just six days away from Christmas, so let's pass the time by claiming what awaits us in this next box!
Day 19! LET'S RIP 'ER OPEN!
It's a box of bouncy fun! We just pulled a Spring!
Star Post #1: General Info
Appearing first in the Sonic series as far back as the original game, Springs are very simple stage elements. Also called "Springboards," their one and only function is to bounce the player in the direction that they're pointing, meaning that they can either help or hinder your progress depending on their position. They come in a couple of different colors depending on the game, with the red ones being the most common and their design usually varies between the Classic and Modern games. (Most Modern Springs are red with a blue-and-yellow star design emblazoned on them.) As they're heavily utilized in common Sonic stage design, you'll find some equivalent to them in every platforming game in the series. (They also show up in a few of the more unorthodox entries.) Springs have also spawned quite a few spin-off variations (such as Propeller Springs and Egg Springs) and appeared in comics published by both Archie and Fleetway. Their animated appearances, however, are a tad more limited...
Star Post #2: Trivia
While a Spring plays a minor role in the Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog episode "Tails Prevails," probably the most game-accurate animated appearance the stage element has had was in the OVA during Sonic and Tails' journey to Robotropolis. Interestingly enough, though, the featured Spring is green rather than the more common yellow and red hues. Maybe someone on staff was just a big fan of the 8-bit versions of Sonic 1 and 2?
Goal Plate: Closing Thoughts
This is a fun little accessory. I like how it actually has a "springing" feature.
That wraps up Day 19, but be sure to come back here tomorrow for more of the final stretch of the Advent Hill Zone!
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