Redesigning The Sonic Cast Part 2 - Danspex

[@Ray33216]

Love these redesigns this just goes to show how important character design is as it can tell you about the character they should feel like alive characters not cooperate statues and i just love these redesigns for how unique and different each of them are.

[@danspex]

Thank you! My thoughts exactly, I really hope sega at least update the models so they feel like actual characters. Sonic superstars seems like they’re doing that though!

[@Darkparadox64]

All thanks to blackrock they turned all companys to be greedy and please investors for money

[@sonicnetwork2944]

​@@danspex you asked how'd we would redesign the sonic characters well on my community posts you'll see my fan game redesign of some of the sonic characters

[@Sonic12Lexi]

@@danspexhow do you like your redesign in Sonic so far?

[@mazkeraid4039]

Blackrock?

[@aidanhammans9337]

The Metal Sonic redesign could be a cool upgrade concept. Like, one day, someone breaks his jet and he’s left slow, so they start exploiting that, and Eggman responds by adding wheels for emergency use.

[@LsAdventurer]

Great redesigns once again! I'd love to see redesigns of Big, Vector, Espio and Silver next.

[@chiliboi69]

I think making all the chaotix plus one would be better

[@MattTOB618]

I also wanna see Mighty and Ray, as well as Fang, Bean, and Bark, since SEGA themselves haven't given any of them Modern designs yet (Sonic Superstars is teasing 3D Fang at the very least, but based on the context, it'll more likely still be a classic version of him, as opposed to a proper modern design).

[@crimsonzone8984]

​@@MattTOB618these characters seem to just remain in the classic world.

[@fizzipawp_z]

MAKE BIG FLUFFIER

[@teaoftraffic]

@@chiliboi69dan better give espio his topspin jump / spin dash from chaotix back heroes ruined him by giving him a ball move like everyone else

[@redpanda_hood]

I love how you give actual criticism rather than just changing them all together. It would be so cool if we could see your ideas implemented into ACTUAL models 😁😁 keep up the good work! (Btw pls consider Team Chaotix)

[@danspex]

Thank you! I definitely wanted to incorporate features in their designs that made sense or what I thought would be cool additions

[@jaredhebert942]

13:05-13:11 All that screaming and Shadow has the common courtesy to _quietly_ say "damn" lol Another solid round of refinements, hope to see more (but please don't burn yourself out, take all the time you need)

[@danspex]

Thank you I really appreciate it!

[@somehelluvafanboy8357]

What about Knux's "oh no" though lmao

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

Never realized how much was missing until I saw your redesigns! All those extra lines and robotic features did wonders, he looks perfect! And those wheels, what an amazing idea! I genuinely want to see that implemented in the games!!!

[@fabionoronhazampieri7639]

6:42 this jumpsuit makes her look more like black widow, and i like it

[@YeomasBros.2008]

6:25 bro made the Rouge simps furious

[@ameliaferreira3540]

Nah man, i'm okay.

[@CrystalDreamcast]

Wait, people are simping for bats now?

[@YeomasBros.2008]

@@CrystalDreamcastbeen simping for Rouge since 2001

[@CrystalDreamcast]

@@YeomasBros.2008 All thanks to those damn jiggle physics, god I hate those

[@theperiidot]

Who needs to see cleavage to simp

[@existential_narwal9257]

I always thought that shadow's airshoes were something that were powered by himself using his own chaos energy.

[@aidanhammans9337]

Wait, I just realized. Perhaps the Air Shoes are powered by Air from the Riders games, explaining their effectiveness.

[@CaptBlock]

I think most of these fall into the category of reinterpretations rather than redesigns (which just shows how good the original designs are), I think the interpretation of the current models is where the main problem lies (just a vocabulary nitpik that I may be wrong about). I love the pads you added to Shadow's gloves. Rouge is the only one here who I would categorize as a true redesign, and one she desperately needs. Just giving her a full bodysuit is a massive improvement. You also fixed some issues that I didn't realize existed, like Eggman's mustache is just plain BROWN!? or how weird shadows quills are, or that fact that Metal doesn't have a tail? Overall, good stuff.

[@teenageturtlefan8031]

Your redesigns are really fun because you look to improve on what is already there rather than create something completely different. I love different redesigns of the characters, but this has it's own charm that I really enjoy, plus they are genuinely good redesigns and I agree with pretty much all the changes you've made so far! Maybe you could do Silver and the Chaotix next? Since I've always found Charmy's model in particular a little weird but I can't quiet put my finger on it. Or you could do Silver and Blaze and another two characters if you want to do pairs that go together. Either way, these are really great!!

[@OmegaDrive987]

Amazing designs in both videos! Metal Sonic's "shoes" having wheels to skate across the floor gives me huge Mecha Sonic MK 1 vibes. I would love to see the Choatix next!

[@dreamcast2k1]

I always love it when people re mix our favorite things!

[@LannyLeArtist]

Yeah!

[@PK-starstorm1995]

I've been waiting for this follow-up! Eggman and metal were my favorites. Idk why Eggman's mouth and mustache are so small now when his grin is like his most defining feature. Can't wait to see your takes on the Chaotix or the Freedom Fighters. Also, I can't wait to see more non-sonic projects too. Keep it up

[@G-Cole-01]

11:55 this is (likely unintentionally) a neat callback in design to Sonic 2's Mecha Sonic, which used tires like that.

[@joel1245]

I can actually visualize Metal flipped his feet up, extend the wheels and start igniting his engine then rocket across the stage, leaving trail of fire as it depicted in comics whenever Sonic runs super fast.

[@cas_r_a]

Absolutely love Rouge’s bodysuit!! And I love the vents added to Metal Sonic. Amazing ideas!!

[@danspex]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!! Bunches💙

[@SuperNinjaChicken64]

I love all of these, but there is 2 things I'd like to give you self-made explanations for. Like Rouge being eye candy, some spy use their good looks to lure in baddies for funky time in order to get information or to plain out kill them. And for Metal Sonic flying, that gives him an advantage in the air when fighting Sonic. That's all there is to say really other than I'd like to see Fang the Sniper.

[@danspex]

Those are fair points though I feel like rouge can still be like that without having the Grand Canyon in her chest lol. Fang would be cool to do I can’t wait to see what he looks like in sonic superstars!

[@SuperNinjaChicken64]

@@danspex Yeah, me too. I just love that they're bringing back a forgotten character. Anyways, have a good day.

[@SonicInkFan]

These redesigns are so good!You should do more of these!I can’t wait to see what other Sonic characters would look great with the redesigns you give them!

[@brandonthomas6038]

BRO!! How have I not seen any of these videos until now?! It's like you're saying everything that I have been thinking about the current Sonic models! Especially about Shadows eyes being permanently stuck in angry mode. I think that Sonic has the same problem as Shadow, just to a lesser extent (not just Super Sonic, but regular Sonic as well.)

[@danspex]

You’re right with regular sonic and it honestly goes for the whole cast as well lol. Thanks for watching!

[@SPIDERKN1GHT0327]

Can I just say I love Shadow's design? The improved gloves look sick, the shoes are drippy, and just the little details are perfect. Love these designs man

[@MrStacheReal]

The only critism I have to make aside from there weird torso to head portion, is there hands being so small. Take a look at the Classic Toei Sonic and look at his hands. Sonic and all the characters were meant to have big hands, hints to why Sonic’s design was inspired by Felix & Mickey Mouse. You kinda took away one of the core elements of what makes the Sonic Characters design Iconic and what the creators were going for. Sonic’s cartoony and non realistic looks is what makes him the most appealing

[@PyroFortress2007]

even the film version has big hands, and he’s meant to be more realistic.

[@revolutionofthekind]

I think your knuckles and Metal sonic designs are pretty perfect, bc i too hate how skinny they make knuckles look. I actually have always loved the proportions of the sonic boom designs, and i love love the movie design for him, so its great to see that brought into the modern sonic style. I also personally like the lankier limbs on sonic and shadow, it gives them this..idk..very sleek, fast feeling. Like a runner should look. But i thi k your designs for them are still nice! The one thing i do have beef with is rouge. Saying she looks like a "hooker" originally is....pretty bad? She doesnt need to be sexualized to be taken seriously, and the way people push for her to be modest feels really bizzare to me. With the variety of female characters we have, her sexy look feels like a calculated personal choice, and i dont thonk taking that away does anything for her character at all. I just think folks need to think on why they struggle with recognizing her character as legitimate just because she uses her appeal and sexualiy as a tool. That out of the way, i'd be interested in seeing a mighty redesign. In fact i am desperate for it, his og design is just. Awful. Only his ears even remotely resemble an armadillo, and for years i had no idea what he even was supposed to Be. Even just giving him some overlapping plating on his shell and a longer muzzle (and not just a weird super long nose???) Would go a LONG way to making him look like what he actually is. Also a tail. Jesus christ.

[@SsjkidsSaveCosmo08]

I like the Shadow alot BUT WHY DID YOU DO THAT ROUGE 😭😭 Eggmans, Great as usual And i like Metal looking more robotie

[@bluhathedg]

The tiny fuel bar on Shadow’s shoes would not work because unfortunately his feet are in constant motion, obscuring the gauge to almost complete invisibility.

[@WatchKid12]

Nobody said the gauge had to be functional during gameplay.

[@bluhathedg]

@@WatchKid12 He literally said in the video that his idea was for it to be a functioning fuel gauge for gameplay.

[@MadWinter889]

A bright colour going from green to red could potentially solve this.

[@mooniecake]

the shadow 3d model does the little fluff (idk whay u call it) on his chest no justice. i love how u made it poof out more

[@MajorMilitron]

I audibly went "ohh!!" when you mentioned the rocket shoe's fuel meter, thats such a cool idea

[@ARedFellow]

Your desings are pretty awesome ngl. I would love to see your Fang and Mighty redesings whenever you decide to do them.

[@Diana79-d9h]

I really enjoy this concept! I would really like if you can draw silver next, too! I also love the way you make the characters look alive instead of little statues. Keep up the good work!

[@RegularStudios2020]

The Character Designs have an authentic feel to them, and I would love if anyone would have the time and dedication to make 3D Renders of these characters, because these really take inspiration from what Sonic's old Models did in the 90s and 2000s!

[@slateoffate9812]

My ideas for their redesigns: Shadow: Much like Rouge and Knuckles, I think Sega should make up their minds on these characters skin tones instead of jumping on the fence. Aside from that... I think Shadow's fine. Maybe give his inhibitor rings some visible clips, but not to the extent in SA2. Rouge: Give her the front hair of her scrapped design and also give her back her equipment from SA2. They're underrated. Eggman: His mustache should be brown, not orange. I'd also bring his cape back by connecting it to his zipper, having them sprout/branch from them. Metal Sonic: I don't know how, but make him more vicious looking. With those claws, I expect him to maul someone, not punch them. Lean into that.

[@thesoniczone11]

Shadow's speed doesn't come from his shoes. The offiical word is that Sonic and Shadow are on par in every regard.

[@erikbihari3625]

You know how sega is, when a few ideas work in an otherwise flawed product, rather than salvage what they could, just start from scratch, latter rinse and repeat!🤦

[@MadWinter889]

Love this series, I subscribed and I'm looking forward to part 3!

[@Cocachao]

fun fact, eggman uses his gold button things in sonic lost world too

[@crossfire34]

And his glasses have a radar system in 06.

[@GWTVideos]

Wow this is just getting better and better

[@Redrumehtneht]

These redesigns are pretty cool, I’d honestly like to see you redesign mighty and Ray or maybe cream or blaze

[@fernandosstuff]

I love the redesigns it does the characters justice! To what I think you should do next are big,vector,espio and charmy

[@son-of-a-game]

I'd love to see big and the chaotix redesigned

[@jacobgrant4726]

I was curious to see what rouge would look like with semi-accurate bat wings with them being attached to her arms

[@LannyLeArtist]

Scary.

[@LooniGamer]

I'm pretty sure Metal doesn't have a tail because it could catch fire from his jet engine. Then again, he could be fire proof.

[@IconPNG]

They're great! Love to see this with Silver, Blaze, Cream and Gemerl!

[@Jadinite-2006]

Fantastic video, and I've also seen Part 1 and it was great too. I love how you did the redesigns and it fits so perfectly. And as for Part 3, my opinions for the next set of characters are Mighty, Ray & The Chaotix. Since Mighty and Ray have returned since Sonic Mania (Plus), I think it's fair if they have modern redesigns and they can be based on the Archie comics with a little "classic" twist within.

[@Caydeeboi]

Oh dude you should do Cream, Silver, Blaze, and Omega!

[@danspex]

Maybe in part 3 👀

[@vexgamer5014]

Great work!! For next time, I would like to see Big and Team Chaotix. To go with the Chaotix theme, I think you could do Mighty and Ray next. Would be cool to see more modern takes. You could take their Archie designs as an inspiration. And then also Silver and Blaze. These would be for the next 2 videos of course if you wanna keep doing 4 per video. Sorry if it’s too much but I’m just excited to see how you’d redesign them 😅 Glad I could help with these ideas! Keep working on these awesome designs, you’re really doing a great job ;)

[@lokixyz7010]

Awesome Danspex

[@StuckOposum]

These look really cool, I love how eggmans goggles pop more since they’re a lighter shade of blue, gouges design in cool but the heart kinda sticks out since it doesn’t really blend with the rest of the suit so maybe put it a bit higher or make it darker, and metals design just looks awesome, I would love to see you do the chaotix, cream and big next, maybe super sonic

[@-spy-9970]

I think i'd love to see Blaze, Scrouge from the archie comics (because hes just a green sonic), possibly Neo-metal sonic and maybe Tikal. Incredible content as always btw.

[@sonicspeedstersyt2765]

Bro, when you were talking about Dr. Eggman having like all that fancy gear I actually agreed with you

[@sharonmukada]

For part 3 can you do Cream, Big, Charmy Bee and Espio (You can squeeze in Vector aswell)

[@omegaproductions6660]

I'd love to see Silver, Blaze, and the Chaotix! I really, really REALLY agree with your changes to Metal Sonic. About time he looked like a robot. I'd love it if he looked like this in the Sonic movies if he were to show up. Except they make him white to match the other Eggman robots.

[@ProjectSMPoffical]

Let’s go another redesign video!❤

[@Rocky_reck]

this video was very enjoyable. even if I do tend to disagree with the redesign core idea, I'd still be excited to see how you redesign the more obscure characters Like Sally, Antoine, Mina Mangoose, or Tekno. it enjoyable seeing how different our ideas can be yet how your end product can be so well made.

[@danspex]

Thank you! With the more obscure characters I feel like I’ll try to make their designs more different since it’s been a while since we’ve seen them. With the main cast I mostly wanted to still keep them relatively the same to keep them still recognizable

[@Je-S1001]

One thing that bothers me about modern Metal Sonic’s design is his head shape (specifically from the front). You might not have noticed this but back during Sonic Adventure through Heroes, he had a different head shape where his “quills” were larger and the bottom ones were angled lower but still curved the same way which made his head look better when seen from the front cause you could actually see them. On the model we have now, they’re shorter and were angled higher, making his head shaped like the Taco Bell logo from the front. It might not be a big deal, but it’s an opinion and pet peeve of mine that I wanted to share and to see if anyone else agrees with me.

[@sharonmullings8527]

Personally I think that the original designs are better. Ok let me explain! Im going to start with shadow. I think that in his redesign a lot of the things that i loved about his design were taken away pupously, like his sharpe quils. I loved how the sharpness of the quils reflected his personality. His big hands i also liked. Though this is more of an art style than a problem...at least it would have been if it weren't for the fact that he purposely said that he didn't like how big his hands are. Though it isn't really a problem as much as it is a art decision. But i still really liked this video and it's creator :D

[@sharonmullings8527]

Also I disagree with Rouges design. She was always ment to be an attractive and intemit character. So taking all that away by covering her suit up and it makes more of a downgrade:(

[@sharonmullings8527]

Eggman be cool tho. Isn't really anything u can ruin. It's just to good of a deign

[@kikosquirrel4967]

Love this video, and if it were me, l wouldn't had these insane ideas like you did, unless l had to focus on those issues. But yeah, how Espio, Cream, Charmy, Vector, Omega, Silver, Blaze or even Tikal (since you did redesign Knuckles) (BTW, if you want a little help to see what these drawings would look like in 3D, l could try help in that)

[@BrentSudric]

I like to imagine Rouge wrapping her wings like a fancy fur scarf

[@mediamuncher69]

Great video, and I hope there is a part 3! But I do have a video idea. You should make a video explaining why you don't like the models. And go in detail why they don't work. And how they could work and what style they should go for. Because I want to know your full thoughts on them, and we can all have a discussion about because I'm curious on what more you have to say. Btw do you think you can re design. Fang,Bean, Bark,Mighty,Ray,Vector,Espio, and Charmy next!?

[@danspex]

That would be a cool video idea!

[@mediamuncher69]

@@danspex thx u.

[@FrenzyFanboy]

Would love to see: Silver, Blaze, Emerl, and the Babylon Rogues if you ever come to making a Part 3 to this series!!!

[@leandrothehedgehog]

Awesome job!!!! Maybe for the next one Omega, Silver and Blaze please

[@ImpressionWorks1]

Great redesigns, who I would like to see next is Sliver, Blaze, Cream and Omega

[@teamskulltron25]

I would like to see some of the classic sonic cast be redesigned like Mighty & ray, Team Hooligan, honey, metal knuckles and tails doll!

[@instansyx9917]

Another amazing video! I would want to to do Blaze, Silver, Espio, Vector, and Charmy next.

[@LooniGamer]

Bro took away the one thing I loved about Rouge... R.I.P. Rouge's hips.

[@KrushinKay]

U know he predicts when they've now covered up Rouge's back in Shadow gens

[@KOBICHUKWUOGUERI-e9l]

These designs are awesome. I would love to see you redesign Surge, Kit, Silver, or even team chaotix.

[@brontomage20]

12:55 probably the head itself, if I had to guess

[@crater159_YT]

Nah Knuckles isn't the same to me, he's a bit bulkier and buffer than his previous designs (except for movie and boom) he's very similar to movie Knuckles but still has the game Knuckles look, Sonic looks like all designs together in which I love I love the Knuckles design the most tho

[@laverriaslaughter5669]

Can you give modern designs for Fang,Bean,Bark,Mighty,and Ray somewhere down the line

[@PhilBo-fp9mz]

The people saying their just the same designs think their getting a full redesign, these are more improvements than anything tbh. Idk why but seeing these kinda things fans do to the characters just makes me really happy for some reason

[@LeandroCartoon]

Oh, i liked the rouge's re-design there 😮👍

[@Diduilitm]

I really liked all your designs! Really the only complaint I have is that Rouge's head is too circular, I feel like it should be a bit more oval, and maybe you could highlight that head fur she has a bit more too. But in constrast, I really loved how you did Metal Sonic, the little skin segmentations are a really nice idea, and I specially really like the wheels. Yeah I also never really got how Metal Sonic just flies with no reason, like I get he has that rocket on his back, but that could really only make him fly if he's going really damn fast, and in the games we literally see him hover in the same place. Anyways great video! If you want a recommendation for your next designs, try maybe doing some of the characters from Sonic Adventure (like Tikal, Big, etc) or the Sonic 06 ones too.

[@literallyjustmy_altacc]

as the #1 metal sonic fan, I approve of your design.

[@Egg-enjoyer]

10:20 Technically we have also seen the buttons have other usage like in lost world with the jet-pack.

[@danspex]

Oh yea! I honestly completely forgot about that

[@juniojay]

When the world needed the most he came back

[@DaileyDoseOfJoseph]

Alternative idea: What about putting them into other art styles? Like the Sonic cast as Paper Mario characters.

[@refreshingbeverage]

THAT IS THE BEST METAL SONIC DRAWING WVER

[@LAUGHING_G4S]

Honestly, These Are Just Fixing The Anatomy

[@unfractured_]

I definitely agree that Metal needs more seams and bolts to really sell that "robotic" look

[@St4rG4cha]

Honestly, I wouldn't really redesign Shadow too much (besides making his chest fluff bigger like you did) But I'd definitely fix his personality to the one he's got in sa2, heroes, and 06 (maybe other games too ?) instead of the edgy personality they gave him in his *own* game. We barely see him interact with team dark anymore :( OH AND I'D MAKE IT SO THEY STOP ASSOCIATING ROUGE WITH TEAM SONIC, SHE'S IN TEAM DARK, NOT SONICS TEAM

[@danspex]

Agree 100% his personality needs to be fixed.

[@linedoltrainerchannelgammi2247]

when it comes to fan.made redesigns. They do get to be a lot more better than the canon designs

[@SMILEY-ENT]

Omg Shadow looks much better. AND COOL! 4:03

[@fumomofumosarum5893]

DanSpex : fully covers up Rouge The Bat to up the chin Also DanSpex : lets Sonic run around butt naked

[@jamesrogers5220]

I personally would have egg and mustache look well groomed near the base of his lip, but it frays out like how it does now, to symbolize how half baked his plans get

[@FormalFilmsProductions]

I love these! I would love to see your versions of Blaze and Silver

[@peedfarded]

everytime i doodle shadow I do the chest hair the exact same way where it’s in his face muzzle lmao

[@Radfarious]

Ngl, I kinda wanna see you redesign some cancelled Sonic characters like Tiara and Terios.

[@Adir-Yosef]

if you are gonna keep going with this, i suggest part 3 would have 5 characters rather then 4, just to push out all of the knuckles Chaotix crew (plus ray who will have nowhere else to go if it was 4 characters) and besides they were the next main line sonic characters (unless you count advance and battle in where cream vanilla and gemeral made debus)

[@jordanlorenz2323]

These designs do look pretty good so far, I was wondering if it's ok, could you try to redesign Sally Acorn, Bunnie Rabbot, Antoine D'coolette, Rotor the Walrus, Nicole the holo-lynx and Dulcy the dragon from the sonic satam show? They may not be game characters but they're still part of the sonic franchise, plus their show turns 30 years old this year.

[@danspex]

I’d be so down to cover the Archie and sat am characters!

[@Rocky_reck]

yoo that would be dope

[@crimsonzone8984]

​@@danspexawesome! I'd love to see your own version of Nicole, Shard, Lara-su, Razor, Feist, Monkey Khan and many many more.

[@UltraCenterHQ]

13:05 The screaming got me so good lmao

[@Electircsindeed]

These designs are cool what I think you should do next is Silver, Blaze, cream, Big, Classic sonic or charmy

[@nerdbomber5730]

I will love to see you redesign silver, blaze and the chaotix

[@WS.Whisper]

I have 2 options for your next 4 1: Big the Cat and the Chaotix Or 2: Blaze, Silver, Tikal and Mephiles Bonus: the Babylon Rogues

[@dacotton55]

If you ever do a part 3, I suggest using Blaze, Cream, Silver and Big, no reason why, but they just need s refresher

[@TheunknownuserM07]

I love alot of your redesigns. But maybe make the torso smaller for alot of your characters. I recommend using the sa2 dreamcast models as references, that Sonic model had a rounder torso akin to classic Sonic, but the torso was also smaller.

[@Je-S1001]

4:54 I actually prefer how the 2d art has Shadows spines bent, it makes him look cooler to me and I wish the current 3d model reflected that better instead of that slight curve they have. How you did it still looks good though.👍

[@subnaticashark2093]

The truth with metal sonic is i think tires in the middle of shoes is more of a weird and unique idea and the flying is supposed to dedicate and show how he can go faster if he doesnt have to use his legs as we see he runs fast but flying helps with more speed for metal.

[@starstreamer7689]

would love your take on Blaze, Cream, Marine, and Emerl/Gemerl (your choice!)

[@Void_j]

Metal was actually made to be Sonic’s superior which is why he can’t fly and stuff they didn’t add the other stuff because it probably wouldn’t fit in the style and it makes it feel probably over designed and they didn’t give him a tail to make him look more robotic even though every thing I stated I like the concept

[@-mixu-]

Can we actually use the concept of Metal having wheels in fangames ? It's gorgeous ! '^'

[@Toysonicandfriends2]

(Shadow)I’m not a edge lord and if you slap me, you’re dead