Talk:Doctor Eggman/Archive 1

Eggman's Name
I'm going to edit the name section as it is very wrong, he has always been Eggman in Japan and after a quick search of Itallian websites under Doctor Zachary I could not find anything to do with Eggman. Although I do not speak Itallian there is no evidence to show Doctor Zachary was ever his name, if this was true provide evidence before editing it back on. --ZERO ninja 12:58, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

I hope that everyone understand this a litte bit before editing the page Before Adventure, His name in Japan were Eggman and outside Ivo Robotnik

Sega decided to merge the two name in adventure, Eggman as his nickname and how he is usually refered, and Ivo Robotnik as his Real name. If you don't know wich one is a nickname or real name play the games, Robotnik it's a family name. CookiePinguy 10:55, 5 March 2009 (UTC)

Don't belive me? http://www2.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_sonicteam.php?article=nakainterview from Yuji Naka himself ;D CookiePinguy 15:45, 17 March 2009 (UTC)

Eggman Unleashed
Thank Sega for not having Next-Gen Eggman for such a major game. Not including the minor games in between.--Mystic Monkey 23:44, 23 November 2008 (UTC)


 * I kinda liked the look much more realistic.  Myself 123  17:57, 4 February 2009 (UTC)

he looked like he didnt fit with the game -darksonic50

I think he looked too realistic. Im glad they changed him back. he looks kinda cool in sonic unleashed.-- Skylerthewasp  19:52, 25 March 2009 (UTC)

I like the fact that his mustache looks like the oldschool one, and not the mess that we see in some art of him. CookiePinguy 18:23, 30 March 2009 (UTC)

I liked his look in Next Gen!At least he is more fit!KindGenius 19:06, October 30, 2011 (UTC)

Doctor Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik?
Just puting this here to avoid future confusion.

This notation to write our favorite mad scientist, (Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik) that his similar to Tails' (FirstName "Nickname/Alias" LastName) is official. It's used, for example, in PSP Sega Genesis Colection. CookiePinguy 18:16, 30 March 2009 (UTC)

funny eggman names
1:egghead[my fav] 2:scrambled egg 3:cracked egg 4:omelet 5:not-so sunny-side-up ....maybe number 5 wasnt a very good joke.....--Meowmix5 04:58, 1 May 2009 (UTC)meowmix5

No I liked number 5 that's the funniest one there! XD -- Shelly ' the ' Hedgehog 04:41, 8 July 2009 (UTC)

I'm the guy who got 1 but good choice

Tails 6000  19:12, 8 July 2009 (UTC)

im beginning to wonder if anyone else thinks up these sorts of things..funny names for characters--Artemiscat55 00:17, October 12, 2009 (UTC)alt of meowmix5,forgot password

He's also called Ivo Robuttnik by many artsits. 75.40.139.169 18:42, July 14, 2010 (UTC)guest user

Eggman over Robotnik
I figured out why he's "Eggman" now:


 * Throughout Sonic Adventure, his name was Robotnik, though Sonic started calling him the insult Eggman because he was shaped like an egg. Therefore, he changed his name to Eggman so Sonic couldn't make fun of him anymore. FUNNIEST THING I'VE EVER HEARD! -- Shelly   the  Hedgehog ShellyAdvance.gif 04:18, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

Wasn't he calling himself "Robotnik" and saying he was going to create "Robotnik" land in Sonic Adventure? Unless I'm mistaken, seeing as I haven't played the game is 8-10 years. -- Shelly   the  Hedgehog  03:28, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

I could check it out for you guys. I still have the game and the Dreamcast. First system and game in fact.--Kagi mizu -Seeya  'round ~ 03:37, 21 August 2009 (UTC)


 * He definitely called himself Robotnik in that game, but I don't remember him mentioning Robotnikland. Doesn't mean he didn't, though. Yuji Naka seems to think that Sonic uses the name "Eggman" less as an insult and more as an endearing nickname, but that's really just one man's opinion. -- Supermorff 19:05, 21 August 2009 (UTC)

Well it was either Robotnikland or Eggmanland, one of the two. -- Shelly   the  Hedgehog  05:02, September 12, 2009 (UTC)

Well, there's always the real-world explanation that, in Japan, his name's always been Eggman without Robotnik anywhere in there, and since the Sonic Adventure era, someone high in the hirarchy of Sega decided that Eggman was to be usable in the international releases with Ivo Robotnik being his birth-name, apparently. Herman2000 13:53, October 12, 2009 (UTC)


 * I was reading the Japanese Booklet of the first Sonic game a few weeks ago and it said his name was Ivo Robotnik. So that sure makes things confusing. And in Sonic Adventure he never mentions Eggmanland or RobotnikLand.Sonictoast 14:49, October 12, 2009 (UTC)

Incidently, this (albeit bad) translation of the Japanese manual of Sonic 1 (http://info.sonicretro.org/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_%2816-bit%29_JP_Manual) mentions both names. Herman2000 19:57, October 12, 2009 (UTC)

It was originally an insult, now he takes it as his own as a gesture of defiance to his enemies. --Vae Infectus 22:12, November 23, 2009 (UTC)

He DID say something about Eggmanland, but it was Robotnik land. Need proof? I quote "Together we will destroy Station Square, and on it's ruins I will build Robotnik land!"-Eggman, Sonic Adventure.Bubble gum is yummy! RIP Chip the Dog, I will miss you. Poor little puppy. 02:25, June 19, 2011 (UTC)

He was ALWAYS known as Eggman, despite what the English translators of Sonic Adventure want you to believe. His only name during the Sonic 1 development was Eggman, and it wasn't until the game was finished that SoA decided to pointlessly give him a different name, design and personality for the Western release, despite the character already being marketable for Western audiences. And even then, his original name still had influence in the Western versions of the classic games. Ever heard of the Death Egg? Crystal Egg? Eggrobo? Not to mention that you can see "Eggman" written in the walls of the Wing Fortress. - 190.139.241.47 20:29, March 3, 2012 (UTC)

Age?
I gotta know, where are you getting this information that Dr. Robotnik's age is 60? Sonic Channel says his age is Unknown. At the same time, if you can find official information that he is 60 then we'll leave his age as "Unknown". 209.255.28.227 20:30, 22 August 2009 (UTC)

Age unknown
according to the official game continuity eggman's age is unknown.

GAME SAGE Jonathan Smith (JohnnyLightning)

Power Formation? Why?
In Sonic Riders and Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, Dr. Robotnik is seen knocking trucks and trains and stuff around. How is that? SEGA Fan BOSS 06:09, December 13, 2009 (UTC)

It's probely great exercise to make giant robot's, highly guarded bases and heavily armed battle ships. And doesn't anyone think this article is a little different then the others.Riot\AU 00:05, January 27, 2010 (UTC)

No info for someone with a Iq of 300
Er, it doesn't say anything about Eggman in specific games so people wanting to learn about Ivo will be disappointed.Riot\AU 21:08, February 2, 2010 (UTC)


 * Yeah, now you mention that… I'd gladly rectify that, but the admins would just start complaining again that I would be adding too much info, so, I don't see why I should even bother to try and improve the article in that regard. Herman2000 22:02, February 2, 2010 (UTC)

In my opinion, there's no much thing as to much info on a Wiki. I mean, just look at Sonic's page. And what if someone wants to know what Eggman's doing in the game without having to search half of the News Network's articles?Riot\AU 13:50, February 26, 2010 (UTC)

Political Standing?
Eggman's caused numerous atrosities throughout his villainous career, yet the only times G.U.N. had actively tried to go after him were in SA2 and Shadow the Hedgehog (unsure on the second one). On top of this, in the Sonic Riders games, Eggman was able to hold a highly public and legitimate (on the surface anyway) competition, then in the second one even start his own company! Add that in the most recent Sonic Colors, he's able to found and advertise his own amusement park, then it must mean that Eggman has some sort of standing in the political world that prevents G.U.N. and other authorities from going after him, despite the crimes he's commited in the past that were most deffinately attributed to him. Anyone else get what I'm saying?--Kagi mizu -Seeya 'round 05:00, September 4, 2010 (UTC)


 * This must be one of the only times where you and I seem to agree on something. --Herman2000 21:06, September 4, 2010 (UTC)

Anyone else agree or care to comment?--Kagi mizu -Seeya 'round 00:36, September 6, 2010 (UTC)

I totally agree. Normally, I can find answer's for anything about Sonic but this... I don't get. I mean, I'm pretty sure no one knew that he was the head of MeteoTech and Eggman probably was hiding under GUN's radar or something during the other games and he was in space during Colors, but in Rider's and Sonic R... it just doesn't make sense.Riot\AU 22:51, September 24, 2010 (UTC)

Maybe he has diplomatic immunity as the ambassador of Eggman land.  Myself  123  23:03, September 24, 2010 (UTC)

GUN tried to take Eggman down in Circus Park and Lava Shelter in Shadow the Hedgehog. They were obviously searching for him and SA2 and Rouge was trying to stop him. As for Sonic Riders, Eggman's got so much technology, that broadcast he made could have been illegally done by him through a satellite. And, yeah, GUN probably didn't know he ran MeteoTech. Because if he did, it would be common knowledge who the owner was and Sonic and the guys would have known already. Or Tails could have found out on his computer. GUN also tried to recover the Scepter of Darkness Eggman stole by sending in Rouge and then they sent in Shadow to rescue her. In any case, if I were a world leader, I'd just let Sonic deal with Eggman since that's what he does. Try to not to rock the boat unless necessary in case Eggman declared war on the United Federation or something. He does seem able to always make a robot army whenever he needs it. And he's got a space fleet. I wouldn't want to mess with that guy.Fair field fencer <font color="FF2400">F <font color="#FFA500">F <font color="#FF2400">F  23:19, September 24, 2010 (UTC)

Very true. I would just leave him alone and hope he doesn't make another Death Egg. But even if the broadcast was illegal, why were there so many people there, yet no GUN people stopping the race?Riot\AU 23:46, September 24, 2010 (UTC)

I always thought it was simply that he retain certain rights that criminals had which he takes advantage of to contribute to his criminal record. If he could get the materials to construct a cosmic amusement park by himself without funding then by all means. If he has the money to pay for advertisements then money is money. If he does not then he could always hack TV stations from Tropical Resort HQ. Where he gets all the materials I think he either steals them or he recycles his old projects. I think both. As for Sonic Riders, they could be underground races since they are usually for invited contenders.--''' <font color="00FF69">Mystic Monkey is at  Diamond Dust Zone  this Christmas. ''' 00:52, December 8, 2010 (UTC)

'06
We seem to be missing a section on Sonic '06.  Myself  <font color="Black">123  17:13, November 23, 2010 (UTC)

I've noticed that too, but since I'm not a moderator I can't undo the deletion of it.

Could someone please add in Eggman's role in Sonic 06? It's been missing from the page for quite a while now.

How can Eggman afford all that stuff?
Seriously, just how rich is the good doctor? How the heck does he fund the construction of all those machines? It's been mentioned that Robotnik has made legitimate business ventures (MeteoTech and Robotnik Corp. for example) but what about when he started out? He must've had a fortune stashed away just when he made his first world domination attempt in Sonic 1. Also, where does he get his materials? With the sheer amount of metal Robotnik needs to build his armies and fleets and wacky doomsday devices, he must have strip-mined the entire planet and left it hollow! Even if he recycles his materials, it's still a lot of metal. Devo DrakeFox 17:52, December 8, 2010 (UTC)

You wanna know what "Robotnik" means?
Robotnik is Chzek for Slave. Seriously, don't believe me? Look it up. If life gives you a battleaxe,  wonder why it's not lemons and make juice out of it anyway!  23:09, January 6, 2011 (UTC)

I'm pretty sure that was on this page at some point.  Myself  <font color="Black">123  23:16, January 6, 2011 (UTC)

I found it quite ironic XD If life gives you a battleaxe,   wonder why it's not lemons and make juice out of it anyway!  23:21, January 6, 2011 (UTC)

Robotnik was the name of Czech peasents who revolted from rich land owners, the name comes from rabota, meaning "servitude" or "worker", and is where we get the word robot. I think the name was meant to relate to him taking over the world (or revolting, as it were), and his use of robotics to reach said goal.  Myself  <font color="Black">123  23:35, January 6, 2011 (UTC)

Dr Eggman in Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
As the Dr Eggman page is locked don't you think it makes sense to add "Mario and Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games" to his list of appears in (games) section? GOW47 16:17, June 25, 2011 (UTC)

Please read my blog about Eggmans FACE Dr.Eggman is a troll! Mewkat: Meow Meow Meow 00:01, August 15, 2011 (UTC)
The list of bases needs to be updated. Electric Egg, Death Egg II, Silver Castle etc.AdmiralPedro1stFleet 23:55, August 16, 2011 (UTC)

Eggman Page Title
Why do people keep changing the page title to Dr. Robotnik, he no longer calls himself Robotnik he goes by the name Dr. Eggman now and has been doing for many years, so I think we should leave the page title as it is now its getting old. GOW47 20:51, August 22, 2011 (UTC)

Hold up a minute! EGGMAN RESPECTS SONIC?! How?! Eggman HATES Sonic! Who came up with THAT idea?! Ha, Eggman actually secretly respects Sonic in his cold, wicked, evil, amazingly horrible, smart and crazy back of his mind! Oh, how I laugh! If you really want me to believe that Eggman would actually even have just a 100th of a percent of respect for Sonic, I want proof. No, not the "Why don'tcha just look it up if yer so stupid, dur..." answer. I want a real answer. One that actually makes SENSE, please. If you can actually make sense when your telling me, I'll believe you. If you don't, forget it. It's not even worth trying. --Selena the Cat--

<Selena the Cat> The proof is that Sonic is always determined. So because Eggman wants to destroy the world all the time, he needs someone to ruin his plans for some unknown reason, probably because he's bored. So, if Sonic doesn't show up to ruin his plans, he will throw a tantrum and be annoying. I don't know what kind of respect it is, so don't ask me that. But I gave you an answer that you need. So there you go. Hope your happy now. --Stardust--

Classic...
I saw a 20th anniversery toy of classic Eggman in Toy R Us that coud be a hint that he will appear in sonic gens.

Appearence
Why are his legs so "fleshless" if his torso is so large?

Sylux X 22:46, May 10, 2012 (UTC)