Summary
- A Sonic fan created an impressive LEGO build of Shadow, adding to an existing official LEGO design.
- The custom build showcases the potential for more detailed model LEGO sets based on Sonic characters.
- The fan’s creation received thousands of upvotes on Reddit, with many praising the custom design.
One Sonic the Hedgehog fan has created a custom LEGO build of Shadow using an official set of the character as a base, and the results are impressive. The custom build was so detailed that many Sonic the Hedgehog fans thought it looked better than the original LEGO design.
In addition to video games, Sonic and his friends have featured in various media and merchandise over the years. For example, the popular characters crossed over into the world of LEGO, with sets available that feature iconic moments from the franchise’s history. While most of these official LEGO Sonic sets include an assortment of minifigures and objects, the company also released a Shadow the Hedgehog model set for adults, which is designed to be displayed. While the set recreates the character’s head in brick form, it does not include the rest of the body.
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Recently, a creative Sonic fan, hachiroku24 on Reddit, thought they could improve on the Shadow the Hedgehog set by expanding it to include the full body. Using the official LEGO head of the character as a starting point, they added an impressively proportioned body using various bricks they had. The builder replicated all the main features of Shadow’s iconic appearance from the Sonic games, including his predominately red and white shoes, along with his gloves. The character was even holding a ring. While the builder did not mention the number of pieces in the build, the box for the official Shadow set noted that 720 bricks were used. With this in mind, the total custom build likely exceeded a thousand pieces.
Sonic Fan’s Custom Shadow the Hedgehog LEGO Build
This impressive custom Shadow LEGO build has earned approval from fans on Reddit. Since hachiroku24 shared the post, more than 5.4K users have upvoted it, with many leaving comments on the design. Specifically, players pointed out how they thought the custom pieces made by hachiroku24 turned out to be the best parts of the completed design.
It is impressive to see fans iterate on official LEGO sets, with this Shadow the Hedgehog setting a prime example. The custom build shows the potential of full model LEGO sets based on characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. While Sonic might be the obvious choice for another set like this, it would be interesting to see SEGA highlight other characters that do not always get the spotlight.
Besides LEGO creations, Sonic fans have had a lot to be excited about in 2024, specifically related to Shadow. For example, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was released in theaters on December 20, bringing Shadow to the big screen. In addition, the hedgehog showed up in Sonic X Shadow Generations, thanks to a brand-new campaign.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog is a prolific game franchise that started life on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Covering both 2D and 3D iterations through the generations, Sonic is known for speedy movements and interesting platforming mechanics.