I made a real life Pikachu

What if Pikachu was actually a real animal? He'd definitely just be a gerbil, right?
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[@BlueSodaPop_]

After being cursed with the synthetic sully fur, Adam decided "no" this time and used oddly colored grass instead. Truly admirable.

[@BlueSodaPop_]

@Dark The Wolf no no, it's a blue strawberry

[@codsamanta]

Considering how that went, I think the synthetic fur had its revenge after all. 🤭😂

[@yourlocalpunkkid6136]

@@BlueSodaPop_ i have even more questions

[@BlueSodaPop_]

@@yourlocalpunkkid6136 because- of- my name. Y'know. Uh.

[@izzahbelle8582]

Character development 😌

[@Hashtag_homo14]

I love how he makes scary things constantly, but the moment October rolls around he ACTUALLY makes a tiny, nerdy thing-

[@parkerkinberg7918]

BIGGGG FACTS!!!!

[@Craftlngo]

and it's not scary at all. It's a real life cute Pikachu

[@5stars.jayy_]

@@Craftlngo is going going going home home soon soon to to be be home home t

[@5stars.jayy_]

@@Craftlngo is is arya

[@5stars.jayy_]

@@Craftlngo is da last one one

[@VorpalSlade]

This is easily one of the best of your builds yet, not least because of how *genuinely* realistic this Pikachu looks, instead of a completely over-exaggerated death monster. Like, this little guy looks alive.

[@alessandrosantini5599]

This is realistic yet adorable: nothing to say, a perfect pikachu. You should definitely go on making realistic (but not horrifying) pokémons, they feel so real

[@FelixChung-qm9fy]

，： ❤

[@edikid1206]

It is funny how Adam says he is bad at sculpting even though he is better than I could dream of

[@animemaster1612]

same here

[@louisvictor3473]

I mean, not saying Adam is bad (he is really good and has only gotten better since the channel began), but even bad sculpting is better than no sculpting.

[@SwitchAndBait]

So true

[@thiccmama4724]

He’s the worst best sculptor

[@-shadowed-1160]

I absolutely love your pfp.

[@lauxo36]

Why has it never occurred to me to use static grass as fur before. Absolute GENIUS

[@batfurs3001]

Because fur fabric exists and that looks better (usually) and also *feels* better. It's a pain in the ass to work with faux fur though

[@loonybinreject]

Indeed. Makes me want to cover everything in static grass in different colours

[@2jdestrodegr15]

@@batfurs3001 Adam: gets flashbacks to a terrifying memory of trying to make a fluffy blue Shrek

[@Sothoman_art16]

@@2jdestrodegr15 I was going to say that 😂😂😂

[@THE_RADIANCE]

​@@batfurs3001 u would know. 😂

[@DracoSystem]

Using static grass as fur was so ingenious and came out looking SO good, each video is a highlight of our day when it's uploaded!

[@raynmaker]

the lightning bolts really tie the entire thing together, the light they add to the entire sculpture looks so cool on pikachu's face and reflecting in his shiny eyes. really cool!

[@daniellesolari6995]

Using the static grass applicator to add fur is seriously genius

[@Tim2TurntUp]

You need a art gallery to display your finished projects... would love to see everything you've sculpted from the channel.

[@subalt2586]

pretty sure he gives away everything he makes. Not suuree if thats changed.

[@ShuTheIdiot]

Dude your sculpting has gotten so much better! Congrats, also pikachu is actually based on a real creature but personally I like this interpretation more. 10/10 would use as a lamp.

[@xfinnplosion4532]

wow, an actual realistic pikachu and it doesnt look terryfying, it actually looks kind of cute from a high angle

[@jordanlarson6488]

The fur turned out incredible. This is one of the best builds you've ever done.

[@FuckFascistYouTube]

Eh, it was good but nowhere near his best

[@soemfi]

@@FuckFascistKZbin I'm fairly new to the channel, what would be his top 5 best builds personally? Just curious.

[@FuckFascistYouTube]

@@soemfi Idk if I have 5 specific ones in mind lol. He has quite a few builds of other Pokemon, where he makes it look like they are coming out of their cards.. pretty much all of those are ridiculously good. He did one with Knuckles capturing Sonic, one of my personal favorites. I don't remember what movie/show it was from, but there was one of a dragon perched on top of a rock cliff - I was extremely impressed with that one. Honestly even this dude's worst video is still amazing though haha

[@pocchakko]

@@FuckFascistKZbin the dragon perched on the cliff was a realistic version of enderdragon from minecraft and I agree it was really impressive 👍

[@ButterPecan37]

@@pocchakko yeah the wings on it are fantastic

[@colinemathias307]

I am truly admirative that after spreading his entire workshop with sully syntethic fur, Adam does that again, but with yellow cursed static grass, which is kinda much cooler. Amazing sculpture !

[@NorthoftheBorder]

Something, something, "didn't learn my lesson".

[@_Darko]

@@NorthoftheBorder pikmichu looks like a bunny rat

[@_nach0s]

@@_Darko bunny + mouse = Pikachu

[@elijah2118]

What gets me in all of these videos is how you know how much clay to use and where. Can't wrap my head around it.

[@U1t_Lifeform]

Congrats Adam! You finally turned something cartoony and cute into something realistic and cute!

[@SquishyHo]

1) thank you for the now cannon explanation to why Fat Pikachu is Best Pikachu 2) you fucking genius, using that static grass for the fur gives an AMAZING result Loving spoopytober so far. Thank you for all the great sculptures 💜

[@cjdoesathing]

If I ever get into modeling this guy will be my inspiration.

[@JAE281]

Same

[@calinguga]

if he hasn't already inspired you to actually get into modeling, will you ever do it?

[@cjdoesathing]

@@calinguga yep

[@naroti_]

Pikachu's fur expression is really realistic. Thanks for the explanation, I enjoyed the video. Why did I only know about this channel now....Subscribe!

[@UnderworldGrim]

ive never seen such a more realistic yet true to the original design pikachu before. this is amazing!

[@RexWolf2605]

I’d like to see a realistic/creepy version of Scar from The Lion King. He is my favourite villain

[@giorgospapoutsakis5271]

that would do for a video

[@antthomas2977]

LOVE this little guy!! it really demonstrates the immensity of your range! from extremely cute realistic things to impressive unrealistic things to horrific "realistic" things.

[@DJwarthog]

Omg he is absolutely incredible!!! Pikachu is my favorite Pokémon and seeing him come to life in this way is absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for sharing! I love him!!!!

[@kaylasmith876]

I’d love to see Adam make a zombified wolf link. That would make an amazing sculpture for sure. But once again, another awesome video! Thanks for all you do! ❤

[@Deepsleepkitty]

Omg yes-

[@onspotify24-7]

This guy is an absolute genius. Thank you so much Adam for cheering me up and entertaining me every Friday/weekend. Keep making masterpieces!

[@gordzilla8443]

Awww! Realistic Pikachu is so cute! Would definitely get him as a pet if he was real!

[@jessofalltrades128]

Absolutely love this one! It seems like with each video you keep pushing your boundaries and add all these amazing extra details that truly bring the pieces alive. Hats off!

[@caia-moon]

The static grass as fur was genius 👏🏻

[@TalonsNToast]

ignore the reply above, bot. but yes, it was genius-

[@atreusspyrre9137]

Question: Where do you keep your completed projects? Would honesty be cool to see them all together if you still have them.

[@deer563]

Scam

[@Morgan-yl3ou]

Alot scams in youtube now be careful. Ive recieved 3 in a week from different channels. They will steal money from your account ... ...whilst pretending to offer you money prize.

[@SniperOnSunday]

​@@deer563!?

[@victor_crafter]

Ficou simplesmente incrível, parabéns pelo trabalho!

[@oneofthefools0]

This has to be one of the most adorable things you've made, and the fur looks really good!

[@gamerkingdom1442]

Dam dude, you nailed it! This may be my favorite “REALISTIC” work yet!! 👍

[@yusraawosanya6057]

This is the best realistic art I've ever seen. Nice job Adam!

[@PurotheLatexWolf-hw4gm]

True

[@thecore7110]

So adorable who wouldn’t want this as a pet seeing how good your realistic stuff is You should definitely make a realistic bill cipher.

[@rainbowpegacornstudios]

A real-life Pikachu looks like an electricity shooting rabbit with a lightning bolt shaped tail, and I LOVE the cuteness.

[@myca4002]

This is awesome! I did a realistic pikachu drawing not too long ago so this was extra cool to see someone else's take on it. Well done!

[@Malachi-Budke]

Adam, what you do is incredible don't stop for any reason whatsoever. Have a great day!!!!

[@Zoso14892]

I learned two things today. One, Pikachu is pretty much always cute. Two, I'm not fat, I'm just very well insulated. Thanks Adam!

[@DarkQuilava13]

Fun fact! I mean gerbil and rat arent too far away! According to the woman who designed pikachu, it has inspiration from squirrels and mochi the japanese sweet. Then pikachu became more synonymous with mice towards the end. It's interesting! Anyway your pikachu looks awesome!!!!

[@Treeimitation]

You've really outdone yourself this time. The fur looks amazing and the lightning bolts is just icing on the cake. Amazing work!

[@alexwelte7439]

I got a kinda random idea, you should make a cyborg t-rex out of cosclay and supersculpy. It would be a great addition to your flame thrower and zombie t-rex

[@Igglepiggle27]

You know it'a a good video when Adam manage to make something cute into something terrifying

[@mullbinde83]

The fur looks amazing! The snarl is appropriatly scary while the chonkiness ensures cuteness! Overall I love this one!

[@hypocriticalgrammarnazi]

There are so many things that can be made hyperrealistic… Oh.. The content.. THE CONTENT!

[@RedRiotTheManlySharkBoi]

Hiii! That's so awesome! I love Pikachu, he was and still is my favorite pokemon lol! Ps: what would absol look like in realistic form??

[@monanielsen4976]

He are made from a real animal name Pika 😅

[@RedRiotTheManlySharkBoi]

@@monanielsen4976 I know what Pikachu is based on but thank you for the info

[@callmesshiba]

This actually looks like a realistic Pikachu, I think this would be exactly what a real Pikachu would look like.

[@jabzilla21]

As a massive pokemon fan, since 1999 yes I'm old, I never really thought about Pikachu's ears and the curved part. Thanks for making me think about that lol. Anyway I loved your realistic pikachu, makes a ton of sense! Keep doing wonderful work! The yellow fur looks fantastic btw!

[@NidokingOtsutsuki]

Pikachu is called the "Electric mouse" pokemon, but really when it was drawn, it was a squirrel. If you made a realistic pikachu, it'd be a yellow squirrel.

[@valkayink]

Love the way the flocking turned out! Brilliant tool, and what a cool pikachu design to try it on : D Loved seeing it lit up, well done!

[@esmeraldathepinkpoodle2481]

Perfection 😍 I really hope you make a shiny Umbreon soon!

[@NotOnLand]

This is what Detective Pikachu should have looked like! So many of the Pokemon in that looked uncanny valley, as if the creators forgot they're supposed to be animals in that world

[@smats7994]

Absolutely amazing, you've inspired me to start making dioramas and clay sculpting. Keep up the good work!

[@DILLA-JONES-HOMELESS]

I’m kinda scared on what this man is gonna make next

[@thatonelion5461]

you should be and so am I

[@donwest8031]

we all are! but we'll be scared,stunned & amazed when we see it!! never disappoints!!

[@naominewton8201]

I loved this video! at about the 45 second mark I immediately linked it to my spouse because they, too, prefer realistic Pokémon to be inspired by actual animals over the designs from Detective Pikachu. the result was adorable! I loved the overall squishiness and Pikachu's little beady eyes 💜

[@stormycatmink]

Okay, I totally wanted to do this with some Warhammer 40K orks to make them all flowery and fluffy like mossy, grassy happy hippy orks, but wasn't sure how to use the static grass application on them. Thanks for the awesome video on how.

[@MrsMuffinPuffin]

I think this might be my favorite sculpt so far just because I really wanna pet him! the static grass as fur is such a genius idea!!

[@scared6006]

the fur actually turned out so good this time😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@thotyelwatizie7834]

LOOKS great BRO

[@Alayses]

The flocking looks so good!! And the lightening, too, love how this turned out!

[@akumawellplayed2344]

NGL the thumbnail got me confused, so i thought it was one of those YT channels that make the "Top 10 pokemon in real life". As always AMAZING WORK

[@Disherwasher]

It looks like a mix between a rabbit, a rat, a mouse and a hamster, perfect recreation of exactly what Pikachu is! (Or isn’t!) :D

[@littlebabyeagle]

Yes! Thanks for making my day better always!

[@IntergalacticJu]

I didn't even know about Poketober, so I'm excited to see any more! Do you like Gengar? A ghost pokemon would be really cool, because I'm curious how creative you'd take it.

[@ghmai]

He did all three of that line last year, and it's really good 👍

[@ethanjrhodes]

The only channel that can consistently make 10 min feel like 1. Amazing vid, keep up the great work 👍

[@darlacampbell5795]

Oh, and I still love your Pikachu. He’s very cute.😊

[@vyomrawat2073]

you're wonderful at making sculptures man keep up the good work

[@rosa97509]

this is amazing you nailed it!! 😦

[@user-ms6xp5cf5z]

The end AND the whole process make me smile, for me this Is what a really piece of art should make, take a feeling.

[@wilddrake9257]

Dude, that Pikachu looks awesome!

[@sandshew4158]

I love this! 😻 the fur looks so good 👍

[@TheEmanueleCastelli]

Another MASTERPIECE 🙌🏻

[@AgentTomcat]

Looks like a long-eared quokka, which is actually what I imagine when I think of Pikachu in real life.

[@8-BallBlues]

I love this idea a bunch, so I built a little bit of lore for it! A Pikachu’s rotund appearance is due to their incredible dense fur, with millions of long, thick strands covering it’s body. Oddly, the fur of a Pikachu has a very high concentration of copper, allowing it to conduct electricity incredibly efficiently. Due to this Copper-Rich Fur, Pikachus are often sought after by poachers, but are more than capable of defending themselves if need be.

[@alexabirdwing]

This is ❤. Looking forward to more poketober creations!

[@SteveRazgriz9057]

one of my favorites so far. love your work.

[@sameldridge4243]

When it’s actually the time to make scary things he makes something cute. Genius.

[@IceBear6666]

i have to say i love all the different things you do, watching a process to see things being made. i also like the transitions

[@Ryan-Larson]

Nice video! I’ve gotten into sculpting recently, and your videos have taught me everything I know.

[@officiallyshroomie]

i also highly reccoment Ace of Clay, especially if you like Tim Burton stuff

[@deeps6979]

And he didn't even have to teach anything. It fits his laziness perfectly!

[@lutherf.davisiv4051]

Yay! Pokémon

[@Pantomeemitaiteilija]

Honestly one of the best realistic Pikachus I've ever seen!

[@DrJCoy18]

Love your Pokémon videos!

[@therealgreenslime]

I love your work!

[@infinitecel3849]

this is sick af. idk if this is helpful. but having a grain to the fur that gets added after the paint job would make the realism really pop. idek if thats even something possible. but if it is possible, it could bring your art to a whole nother level.

[@balijack_9724]

This is honestly one of the best ones I've seen you do. (as far as attention to detail, I mean he looks like he jumped straight out of the game) Real improvement Adam! Congrats!

[@Agatacreates]

Your sculptures are always so amazing and so cursed at the same time, lol. Great job btw!, looks awesome!

[@not-a-raccoon]

I disagree, reality is horrifying. This is why we watch your channel. It's so we can escape the terror of the real world

[@RedRiotTheManlySharkBoi]

Facts.

[@tommyrichards2352]

I am 8 years old and I talked my Dad into making a real life Pikachu to and I love it ❤️ thanks for sharing.

[@EpicallyAverageDude]

Thank you for making something that isn't scary/grotesque despite being "realistic". I'm not much of a fan of the "cute thing but it's cursed now" genre, I like videos like this much better! :)

[@mahbobamohebi9070]

nice

[@Littlestraincloud]

He looks like a lightning bunny! Great work, Adam. Love the fur detailing. Your sculpting just improves and improves. I've learned a lot from you.

[@Matzas_Funtime]

I swear you’d do a perfect sculpture of any of the Mother 3 enemies

[@Kami-qb1ze]

I think pikachu's face could be a little cuter if you wanted to be more accurate to its design (also the face is pretty rabbit-like) It's so cool I wish I had one in real life -sigh-

[@dasnek4339]

1:16 Is it just me or does pikachu look like a chicken?

[@PurotheLatexWolf-hw4gm]

It's a chicken lol

[@user-pi2go7wv4j]

Or a turkey lol!

[@MoogiZaFrst]

I bet this comment won't get pinned.

[@OGredvapor]

you're right, it won't

[@favna]

Wow this new grass way of doing fur is so AMAZING! It looks sooo beautiful!!

[@turtledude6291]

im not really a fan of pokemon but the way u made it is so cool plus u made my favourite pokemon also can every one show respect to this guy he inspired me to make sculptures again great work north of the border

[@Amchnfrmkngcows]

Dang man, this might be your best sculpt yet.

[@EkhoForce]

Adam: "realistic doesn't necessarily mean scary" Also adam: *proceeds to make the scariest face ever*

[@andestwisted]

It would be cool if you made a Backroom sculpture, for like a horror themed video because it's close to halloween.

[@christikulczyk1439]

“For one brief moment things were going really well” is my life’s mantra. Another great build❤

[@grillbesteck6319]

He’s scary and adorable at the same time! He looks so realistic!!