Quite a large box today. Let's get cracking!
Well, it turns out "cracking" might've actually been a very fitting choice of words. We've freed the big bad himself, Dr. Eggman!
Star Post #1: General Info
Born Dr. Ivo Robotnik (eventually taking the name "Eggman" as a means of turning one of Sonic's derogatory nicknames against him,) Dr. Eggman is a genius scientist with an IQ of 300. However, whereas other men of his skill would work towards making the world a better, more peaceful place, Eggman is all about his own agenda, wanting to remake the world in his own, mechanized image. To this end, he builds destructive machines and robots to carry out his will and terrorize the land. However, he's always foiled by Sonic and friends, frustrating him to no end. That doesn't discourage him, though, as he's always right back to working on his next scheme following defeat. Despite being a genius, Dr. Eggman has a childish side, loving theme parks and taking immense glee in his own evil deeds. He also greatly admired the work of his grandfather, Professor Gerald Robotnik, wanting to be just like him in his younger days. Though he's not above working with Sonic to battle a common foe, Dr. Eggman is nevertheless ALWAYS focused on his #1: dream: transforming the world into his own Eggman Empire. Being the main villain of the series, Dr. Eggman has been featured (in a variety of different designs and forms) in EVERY piece of Sonic spin-off media, including the films, the OVA, and ALL the cartoons and comic runs. He might be the only other character besides Sonic himself with this distinction.
Star Post #2: Trivia
Did you know that Dr. Eggman could've been the star of the series in an alternate timeline? Back in the early 90's when Sega were looking for a mascot for their system that could truly rival Mario, one of the ideas submitted was the above sketch of a man with a large mustache by Sonic co-creator Naoto Oshima. However, it was, of course, beaten out in the end by another of Oshima's sketches of a Hedgehog character. This wasn't the end of the mustachioed man, though, as he was repurposed as the villain of the Hedgehog's game and given a new easy-for-kids-to-draw round shape by Oshima, resulting in the Dr. Eggman that we know today. Makes you wonder how different Proto-Eggman's game would've been from Sonic's.
Goal Plate: Closing Thoughts
HE IS THE EGGMAN! Couldn't have a Sonic Calendar without the Doctor himself, so very happy to have him to round out our villains. (This is also my very first toy of Classic Eggman in general, so that's a great bonus.)
Just four Acts to go, so don't forget to come back here the rest of the week for the endgame of the Advent Hill Zone!
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