Sonic the Hedgehog is a fictional character created by SEGA, debuting in 1991 in the game of the same name. He is a blue hedgehog, known for his incredible speed, who in a series of platform games overcomes obstacles, collects rings and fights Dr. Ivo Robotnik (also known as Dr. Eggman). Sonic has become an icon of pop culture and the video game industry, gaining popularity around the world.
Sonic Coloring Pages
Fast Running Sonic
See, Sonic is running so fast that his legs are gone. He must be running really fast. Paint Sonic and figure out where he's running.
Sonic with diamonds.
Wow! Sonic has found a lot of precious diamonds. It will be your job to paint this picture and come up with a story.
Sonic in the car
Sonic has a super fast sports car. Po0d you like it? You can paint the car any color you like. Good luck
Sonic on the beach with lemonade
Sonic is lying on a beautiful beach sipping lemonade. Create divine views for him by adding palm trees and the sea.
Sonic on a skateboard
Sonic not only has super speed, he has an equally fast skateboard. He can do mega super jumps on it. Paint the picture and enjoy the fun....
Showing Sonic
Sonic is a nice little creature. He is blue in color, so use such a color scheme. He wears white shoes and gloves.
Running Sonic
Sonic is a very fast creature. He can reach dizzying speeds. Paint him accordingly, he is blue and has white shoes.
Sonic with logo
Sonic is a popular character, he can run fast. Therefore, because he is famous he has his own logo. Paint it as you wish.
Sonic with a sword
Sonic is the hero of a cartoon and a game. He is an iebie4ski creature that runs very fast. This time he is holding a huge sword.
Paint the picture.
information
- The first appearance of: Sonic made his debut in 1991 in the game "Sonic the Hedgehog" for the Sega Genesis console. This game was the first in a series of platform games featuring this character.
- Creating a character: Sonic was created by Yuji Naka, Naoto Ohshima and Hirokazu Yasuhara. Its distinctive blue color was meant to symbolize speed and technology.
- Characteristics of the character: Sonic is a blue hedgehog who possesses extraordinary speed. His main goal is to defeat the sinister Dr. Ivo Robotnik (also known as Dr. Eggman), who plans to conquer the world.
- Speed and action: Sonic is best known for his tremendous speed and ability to roll into a ball, allowing him to destroy enemies. Sonic games are dynamic platformers in which the hero traverses a variety of levels, collecting rings and fighting enemies.
- Game series: The Sonic series of games includes dozens of titles, including major platform games, racing games, adventure games and others. Many of them have gained enormous popularity and have become cult productions.
- Accompanying characters: In addition to Sonic, the game series features many other characters, such as Tails (a flying fox), Knuckles (a fist-pumping hedgehog), Amy (a pink hedgehog), Shadow (a black hedgehog), and Rouge (a treasure bat).
- Cinema screen: In 2020 came the live-action film "Sonic the Hedgehog," in which the character of Sonic was brought to life using CGI technology. The film received positive reviews and was popular among fans and viewers.
- Popular culture: Sonic has become a pop culture icon and has been featured in various media, such as cartoons, comic books, marketing products and more.
- Speed in marketing: Sonic's speed is often used in SEGA's marketing strategies, referring to the character's distinctive trait.
- Design controversy: Initially, the live-action film "Sonic the Hedgehog" had a different, controversial character design, which was met with a negative reception from fans. In response to the community's reaction, the filmmakers decided to change Sonic's appearance to be more in line with the original.
trivia
- Inspiration at the stadium: The idea for the Sonic character was born during a baseball game in 1990. Creator Yuji Naka, observing the speed of the players, thought of creating a game with a character that would move just as fast.
- Speed as a characteristic: Sonic's main characteristic is, of course, his incredible speed. It was the main goal of the game's design - to create a character that would have a different dynamic than competing platform games.
- Competition with Mario: Sonic was created as a response to the popularity of the character Mario, the main character of Nintendo games. The competition between Sega (makers of Sonic) and Nintendo (makers of Mario) led to the birth of the so-called "console war."
- First name: Mr. Needlemouse: In the beginning, Sonic had the working name "Mr. Needlemouse," which referred to its shape and spikes.
- SEGA logo: The letters "SEGA" in the company's logo refer to Sonic's distinctive shape in a running pose.
- Sonic in the Super Smash Bros. team.: Sonic is the first non-Nintendo character to appear in games from the Super Smash Bros. series, which brings together characters from different worlds in brawling games.
- A black mark from the past: Although Sonic enjoyed tremendous success, some of his games were reviewed negatively by critics, especially at a time when SEGA was experimenting with different concepts for the characters.
- Sonic as Olympic sports champion: Sonic appears in Olympic games virtually competing in various sports such as athletics and swimming.
- Controversy over the name "Eggman": Doctor Robotnik, Sonic's main enemy, is also known as Doctor Eggman. In Japanese, he is called Eggman, which refers to his shape, but the original English translation was Robotnik. However, in later games, SEGA officially adopted Eggman's name internationally.
- World Sonic Day: June 23 has been recognized by SEGA as World Sonic Day, celebrating the birth of the character.
