>>534631449
>That said I do agree that Sonic is a little too on the nose with it's inspirations
Nothing wrong with being "on the nose" with your inspirations.

>>534301739
I wouldn't call this a recolor, exactly, when he's still blue.

But I also wouldn't call this my most "original" creation, either.

I don't care about trying to be original, I WANT this character to look like and be like Sonic, but "cooler" or whatever. That is 100% my "creative" intention.

The more "original" ideas I have are not likely to be brought up here unless I can relate it back to Sonic in some direct way.