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[Set up before it's Hot]

Well, congratulations to 2022 Cami for graduating. I hope student loans there are not an issue and she is not swimming in debt for the next ten-to-forever years of her life paying them off.

Poor Eggman not looking very sunny side up at the moment. You'd think he would already have an invention to keep himself from becoming fried. Meanwhile, it's pretty interesting to choose Madonna here instead of the usual Rogue, Sally, or Amy among the beachgoers. Refreshing, even. Also, is that boogie board a reference to the Sonic OVA?

ICam2k responds:

She'll probably do just fine. I believe it.
He did install a cooling fan right next to his Egg Mobile's driving wheel. It's not strong enough to spare him from the dog days unfortunately. I just think she has some potential given her design, especially since she looks like she could fit in the world filled with cartoon critters (something in which '06 failed to do). Although she certainly doesn't crush on the blue blur here like the concept doodles seem to imply. That would be rather odd. I'm still thinking of fleshing her out some more like the rest of Sonic's Bands members, but from where she stands, she's somewhat like April O'Neil from TMNT.
You got it indeed. Pretty nifty looking one at that.

[Super Bros and Others]

I can see why it would be a popular piece. Aside from being fanart of some of the most popular characters in video games, the overall work is bright, colorful, and charmingly stylized. The only thing I dislike (i.e. respect) is how Mario has the same sarcastically-happy look I put on whenever a co-worker steps into the kitchen to vent to me about something trivial and I am too tired/busy to be supportive. I've literally done that pose, too... hands on hips, mouth wide open, cross-eyed stare. It doesn't usually help the situation.

ICam2k responds:

Yeah, I guess I can see that. heh
Ah maan, that can't be the type of smile they're expecting to see. I suppose it's best to just give at least a slight smile if it's the case. Or maybe just tell to take a mug of coffee, who knows.

[Demon Hunter (Playing Card)]

Always a sucker for art that extends past the the card frame. The effects look so cool for the rotating version of it, too. The card description though is kind of dull.

[Count on]

You made this between exams? Heh. I do think it's cute that no matter your life situation there must always be a moment to produce more Vector (and those other two beside him) fan art. "No, it's not an addiction! I can stop drawing crocodiles any time I want! ...I just don't wanna right now." ~ Cami, probably.

ICam2k responds:

When times get rough, I just gotta draw some faves every once in while. That's how it goes. LOL

[when you're so tired you start levitating]

Odd. If anything, the body feels much heavier the more tired I become. Also, I had to look up this leash meme and saw "...became popularized on TikTok." That explains how I missed it. You probably could have deformed the head (or entire body) just a little to better fit the oversized smile since this dynamic already seems kind of cartoonish to begin with.

Seems like might need a stronger, thicker leash. Something tells me that one won't last very long.

[Unseen Memories]

"Who's holding this photo?" It's someone who wears an oversized pair of white gloves so that narrows it down quite a bit in the Sonic franchise. Maybe it's Nicky.

I sure hope 2022 Cami will be able to finish that project in time.

Giving Sharps his shades back seems pretty normal to me. I'm more concerned with the fact that he goes from all blue to white with orange to white with red (and you got blue with orange here); his name is either Sharps and he's a parakeet or Max and he's a parrot; and, lastly, he can't seem to decide whether he prefers the guitar or the bass. Dude's got more to worry about than stylish eyewear.

ICam2k responds:

Nicky? Ricky? Snively? Nah, I' m certain it's Mickey Mouse. As iconic as he is, he probably had a career we don't know about. That blue hedgehog in the center was probably just their fan.
Best of luck for her.
Poor guy's having a mental crisis over first impressions. No wonder why he looks upset in some iterations.

[Spring's Miracle]

It's sweet to see tough/evil guys still maintaining a strong love for normal animals they keep as pets, like Doom Guy did for his rabbit Daisy, or WoW's only living creature in the Naxxramas Raid being a cat named Mr.Bigglesworth who belonged to a Lich named Kel'Thuzad.

Again, another great expression on Wario's face and I want to believe Easter is the one time of the year where he swaps out his iconic "Have a rotten day" with something like "Have an 'egg'cellent day... a 'rotten egg'cellent day, that is" followed by his usual obnoxious laughter.

ICam2k responds:

See, even the ruthless can have a heart, they're just reserved for the prioritized.
Thanks! Oh that's just soo evil. lol

[2 Kingdoms in 1]

I, too, wish to visit Sarasaland. As a kid, I thought the Superball power was amazing and overpowered but I bet a modern-day version would find new, clever ways to use its bouncing ability. Giving Daisy the spotlight over Peach would be appreciated, as well. Maybe remake the first game and have a cutscene to properly tie the two games together by showing Wario's plan to take control of Mario Land unfold while Mario himself is busy with Tatanga.

ICam2k responds:

I think I've seen a SNES homebrew of sorts were it aims to remake Super Mario Land of sorts under the more modern look, even it goes for the "New Super Mario Bros DS" style. That being said, I believe there could more ways to explore that location again in a new light, like the Superball power as you mentioned. That could be used to either unlock secrets or help out during the more challenging levels.
Super Mario Land and 2 where the few Mario games that dared to take the red plumber to a new world setting and new characters besides fighting Bowser (with one exception being Super Mario Bros 2/USA thaks to Subcon and maybe Wonder,Sunshine even). Since it was released in 1989, it truly feels like a refresher that was ahead of its time.

[Yeeaah Gen 9]

I've seen the memes but I know little else about these three (four?) starters. From looks alone, I suppose I'd have chosen the red gator one. He seems to have a similar presence to that of other legendary Pokémon like Quagsire, Bidoof, and Slowpoke.

ICam2k responds:

You have no idea how many weed cats I've seen back in the day. Although it was getting rather repetitive I have to admit.
Hey, if Pikachu or Eevee can classify as starters, then everything can. Prof. Oak said so.
My favourite legends (although I worship Slowpoke more)! Althouh, I probably would've went with the same option too in case I'm left with no choice.

[Look who came back]

Forgot all about the ghost goombas. Maybe this is the reason Luigi isn't in the game. Certainly doesn't look like he's enjoying the sights and sounds of the island nation of Mario Land. Wario's expression in this is perfect. Absolutely perfect.

Pretty sure I used to own SML2, but I don't see it on my list, so maybe it's another lost soul from my collection.