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==Character conception== | ==Character conception== | ||
− | Tangle was created by [[Ian Flynn]], while [[Tyson Hesse]] drew the character design.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20190718192025/https://twitter.com/IanFlynnBKC/status/956277458495590400}} Tangle was originally going to be a Hare based on Sonic's early design but was changed to a Lemur to separate her from [[Cream the Rabbit]].{{ref|https://archive.ph/SofZS|https://twitter.com/IanFlynnBKC/status/1625290247763333123}} [[Yuji Uekawa]] did the final design for Tangle's shoes.{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20220915181201/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/53-tyson-hesse/id1564623623?i=1000579525438}} | + | Tangle was created by [[Ian Flynn]], while [[Tyson Hesse]] drew the character design.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20190718192025/https://twitter.com/IanFlynnBKC/status/956277458495590400}} She was created for the comic series so the main Sonic cast could have more female characters.{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617211156/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/02/15/writer-ian-flynn-discusses-giving-the-sonic-comic-series-a-fresh-start.aspx?PostPageIndex=2}} Tangle was originally going to be a Hare based on Sonic's early design, but was changed to a Lemur to separate her from [[Cream the Rabbit]].{{ref|https://archive.ph/SofZS|https://twitter.com/IanFlynnBKC/status/1625290247763333123}} [[Yuji Uekawa]] did the final design for Tangle's shoes.{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20220915181201/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/53-tyson-hesse/id1564623623?i=1000579525438}} Ian Flynn has also stated that her tail was inspired by the grappling hook mechanic of the [[Avatar]] in ''[[Sonic Forces]]''.{{ref|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2070GIB1lI&t=4433s}} [[David Mariotte]] said “Before she even had a name, we knew we wanted her to be like a lot of other great Sonic characters and have a special ability tied to one of her features. Think Tails or Knuckles.”{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20180124174933/https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/01/24/sonic-the-hedgehogs-newest-ally-is-tangle-the-ring-tailed-lemur}} |
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Image:IDW Tangle Character Design.png|Concept art by Tyson Hesse. | Image:IDW Tangle Character Design.png|Concept art by Tyson Hesse. | ||
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==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
− | Tangle is an excitable ring-tailed lemur with a thirst for adventure. She first met [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] while defending her hometown, Spiral Hill Village, from Dr. Eggman's robots. Her best friend is a beetle named Jewel, who she grew up with. [[Aleah Baker]] confirmed that she also likes Raspberries.{{fileref|AleahBaker20230217Discord.png}} | + | Tangle is an excitable ring-tailed lemur with a thirst for adventure. She first met [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] while defending her hometown, Spiral Hill Village, from Dr. Eggman's robots. Her best friend is a beetle named [[Jewel the Beetle|Jewel]], who she grew up with. [[Aleah Baker]] confirmed that she also likes Raspberries.{{fileref|AleahBaker20230217Discord.png}} |
Tangle's most distinguishing feature is her stretchy prehensile tail, which she puts to a multitude of uses. | Tangle's most distinguishing feature is her stretchy prehensile tail, which she puts to a multitude of uses. | ||
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+ | ==History== | ||
+ | ===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (IDW comics)=== | ||
+ | Tangle the Lemur grew up in [[Spring Hill Village]] and became its hometown hero.{{ref|https://archive.is/SXBia|https://twitter.com/SEGAHARDlight/status/1277271156903550977}} She became friends with [[Jewel the Beetle]], who tried to keep her out of trouble.{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2019}} One day, a horde of [[Badniks]] under [[Metal Sonic]]'s control attacked Spring Hill Village. [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Blaze the Cat]] showed up to help Tangle defend the village.{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog 004 (IDW)}} The young lemur quickly became friends with them and help take down Metal when he began attacking [[Angel Island]].{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog 009 (IDW)}}{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog 011 (IDW)}} During this event, Tangle also met [[Whisper the Wolf]],{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog 009 (IDW)}} who then traveled to Spring Hill Village.{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2019}} One day, Whisper's former friend [[Mimic]] attacked Tangle and Whisper.{{Intref|Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper 1}} During this adventure, Tangle learned about Whisper's tragic past and their friendship grew deeper.{{Intref|Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper 3}} Later on, Tangle and Whisper became part of a team with [[Lanolin the Sheep]], together, they are the new [[Diamond Cutters]].{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog 057 (IDW)}} | ||
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+ | ===Sonic Dash=== | ||
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+ | ===Sonic Forces: Speed Battle=== | ||
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+ | ===''Sonic Frontiers''=== | ||
+ | Sonic bets Tangle would love to climb the ruins of the [[Ancients]] while he was exploring the [[Starfall Islands]]. | ||
==Artwork== | ==Artwork== |
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Tangle the Lemur |
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First seen: Sonic the Hedgehog #4 (2018) |
Species: Lemur |
Gender: Female |
Age: 15[1] |
Height: 100cm[1] |
Weight: 25kg[1] |
Series: Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comics) |
Created by: Ian Flynn and Tyson Hesse |
Tangle the Lemur is a character from the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series published by IDW Publishing. She was first revealed on IGN.com on January 24, 2018.[2]
Contents
Character conception
Tangle was created by Ian Flynn, while Tyson Hesse drew the character design.[3] She was created for the comic series so the main Sonic cast could have more female characters.[4] Tangle was originally going to be a Hare based on Sonic's early design, but was changed to a Lemur to separate her from Cream the Rabbit.[5] Yuji Uekawa did the final design for Tangle's shoes.[6] Ian Flynn has also stated that her tail was inspired by the grappling hook mechanic of the Avatar in Sonic Forces.[7] David Mariotte said “Before she even had a name, we knew we wanted her to be like a lot of other great Sonic characters and have a special ability tied to one of her features. Think Tails or Knuckles.”[2]
Personality and traits
Tangle is an excitable ring-tailed lemur with a thirst for adventure. She first met Sonic while defending her hometown, Spiral Hill Village, from Dr. Eggman's robots. Her best friend is a beetle named Jewel, who she grew up with. Aleah Baker confirmed that she also likes Raspberries.[8]
Tangle's most distinguishing feature is her stretchy prehensile tail, which she puts to a multitude of uses.
History
Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comics)
Tangle the Lemur grew up in Spring Hill Village and became its hometown hero.[9] She became friends with Jewel the Beetle, who tried to keep her out of trouble.[10] One day, a horde of Badniks under Metal Sonic's control attacked Spring Hill Village. Sonic the Hedgehog and Blaze the Cat showed up to help Tangle defend the village.[11] The young lemur quickly became friends with them and help take down Metal when he began attacking Angel Island.[12][13] During this event, Tangle also met Whisper the Wolf,[12] who then traveled to Spring Hill Village.[10] One day, Whisper's former friend Mimic attacked Tangle and Whisper.[14] During this adventure, Tangle learned about Whisper's tragic past and their friendship grew deeper.[15] Later on, Tangle and Whisper became part of a team with Lanolin the Sheep, together, they are the new Diamond Cutters.[16]
Sonic Dash
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Sonic Forces: Speed Battle
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Sonic Frontiers
Sonic bets Tangle would love to climb the ruins of the Ancients while he was exploring the Starfall Islands.
Artwork
Main page: :Category:Artwork of Tangle the Lemur |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 File:IDW Tangle Profile 2.jpg
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/01/24/sonic-the-hedgehogs-newest-ally-is-tangle-the-ring-tailed-lemur (Wayback Machine: 2018-01-24 17:49)
- ↑ @IanFlynnBKC on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2019-07-18 19:20)
- ↑ https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2018/02/15/writer-ian-flynn-discusses-giving-the-sonic-comic-series-a-fresh-start.aspx?PostPageIndex=2 (Wayback Machine: 2021-06-17 21:11)
- ↑ @IanFlynnBKC on Twitter (archive.today)
- ↑ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/53-tyson-hesse/id1564623623?i=1000579525438 (Wayback Machine: 2022-09-15 18:12)
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2070GIB1lI&t=4433s
- ↑ File:AleahBaker20230217Discord.png
- ↑ @SEGAHARDlight on Twitter (archive.today)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2019
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 004 (IDW)
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Sonic the Hedgehog 009 (IDW)
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 011 (IDW)
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper 1
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog: Tangle & Whisper 3
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 057 (IDW)