Sonic the Hedgehog CD/Gallery

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Logos

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North American logo (Sega CD) Japanese logo (Mega-CD and PC) European logo (Mega-CD) North American logo (PC) European logo (PC)

Concept artwork

Unless stated otherwise, all concept artwork is by Kazuyuki Hoshino.

Characters

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Concept artwork for the Japanese box artwork, by Naoto Ōshima. Concept for the Japanese box artwork. Sketch of Sonic which would be transformed into a sprite used in the beginning of Wacky Workbench. Taken from Sonic Generations. Lineworks of Sonic that would be used for the album Sonic the Hedgehog Remix. Taken from Sonic Generations. Finalized designs of Sonic and Amy. Concept sketch of Sonic and Amy. Sketch of Amy. Incomplete sketches of Amy from Sonic the Hedgehog CD concept diary video. Concept of Amy. Concept of Amy's head. Amy Rose Amy Rose Amy Rose Amy Rose Amy Rose Concept of Dr. Robotnik from the front and back. Early concepts of Metal Sonic. Early concepts of Metal Sonic. Early concepts of Metal Sonic. Early concepts of Metal Sonic. Early concepts of Metal Sonic. Early concepts of Metal Sonic. Early concepts of Metal Sonic. Concept art of Metal Sonic. From Hobby Consolas No. 23. A finalized Metal Sonic character sheet. A character reference illustration of Metal Sonic featuring a front view, rear view, and side view profile.

Enemies

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A collection of sketches of various enemies, such as the Tentou. A collection of sketches of various enemies, such as the Minomusi and Bata-pyon. A collection of sketches of various enemies. Concept of the Poh-Bee. A sketch for a worm Badnik. There is also a sign with Sonic's head on it that says "CDS" which stands for "CD Sonic", the original title for Sonic the Hedgehog CD. Concept of an unused Badnik for R2. Concept of the Sasori. Concept of the Noro-Noro. Concept of the Hotaru. Concept of the Noro-Noro. Concept of Hotaru and Noro-Noro. Concept of the Taga-Taga. Concept of the Antlion. Concept of Taga-Taga and Antlion. Concept of the Kama-Kama. Concept of the Needlenose. Concept of the Kama-Kama and Needlenose Concept of the Pata-Bata. Concept of the Anton. Concept of the Kemusi. Concept of the Kemusi. Concept of the Mecha-Bu.

Bosses

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Dr. Eggman sitting upon the VCCI-811 "President's Chair," unused in the final game. Of note is the "Eggman Industries" logo in the upper left, also unused. Taken from Sonic Generations. Dr. Robotnik's vehicle, though this model is only seen in the D.A. Garden and the "Bad Ending" animation. Taken from Sonic Generations. Concept for the Palmtree Panic boss. Unused boss concept art from Sonic the Hedgehog CD concept diary video. One of alternative variants of final boss machine. Taken from Sonic Generations. One of alternative variants of final boss machine from Sonic the Hedgehog CD concept diary video. Concept artwork of the Tidal Tempest boss.

Miscellaneous

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Original 3D model used as a reference for the title screen animation. Sketches for possible shields. Taken from Sonic Generations. The mountain with Eggman's face etched in. Described by Hoshino as being the background to the final stage of the game. Detail of the Eggman mountain. Sketches of rainbow waterfalls intended for R2. Ideas for neon-adorned traffic signs. A document focusing on the Metal Sonic race in the final Zone of Stardust Speedway. Working out how the time travel mechanic would appear in the game. Sketches of how Sonic would look running in the Special Stages. A collection of Little Planet flowers, both used and unused. Concept for the Goal Plate.

Animation

Concept artwork

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An early storyboard for the opening animation of Sonic the Hedgehog CD. Sketches of Sonic for Sonic the Hedgehog CD traditional animation. Taken from Sonic Generations. A more finalized version of the Sonic sketch. Sonic has more head quills and his shoes are shaped slightly differently. Part of the pencil test for the Sonic the Hedgehog CD animation sequences. Sonic in several different action poses and Sonic standing beside an Anton. Sonic standing in a dynamic pose which bears a striking similarity to a pose used in the ending cutscene and storyboard illustrations of Sonic running on water. An earlier version of one of the concept illustrations. In this version, the Sonic on the left has only two head quills instead of five and his one back quill is missing. A reference sheet for Sonic's hands which shows various different poses and angles. Model sheet of Metal Sonic. Model sheet of Sonic's expressions. Model sheet of Sonic's running animation. Model sheet of Dr. Eggman. Model sheet of Amy.

Layouts

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Sonic standing on an elevator in Wacky Workbench. Sonic being attacked by a Mecha-Bu and the elevator Sonic is standing on is being destroyed. This scene takes place in Wacky Workbench. Sonic standing on top of two half destroyed Mecha-Bus. This scene takes place in Wacky Workbench. Sonic in an action pose as he jumps up after ripping off the buzz-saw from a half-destroyed Mecha-Bu. This scene takes place in Wacky Workbench.

Cels

Original animation cels used for the animated cutscenes of Sonic the Hedgehog CD, produced by Toei Animation Co. Ltd. in cooperation with Studio Junio.

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Artwork

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Sonic and Metal Sonic American box artwork illustrated by Greg Martin Main art for the Japanese PC release Little Planet and Never Lake Sonic Sonic and Amy Rose Sonic Sonic Sonic and a Time Stone Dr. Robotnik Dr. Robotnik in EGG-HVC-001 Metal Sonic Metal Sonic Metal Sonic Metal Sonic Metal Sonic Mosqui Pata-Bata Anton Tamabboh Taga-Taga Kama-Kama Kumo-Kumo Sasori Noro-Noro Poh-Bee Bata-pyon Mecha-Bu

Easter Eggs

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Screenshots

Opening and ending animations

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Box covers

Sega CD

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United States Europe Japan

PC

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United States Europe Japan United States (Expert Software) United States (Expert Software, alternative) United States (early)

PC extras

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Magazines

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Mega World Summer Special (JP) (March 1993) Mega World vol. 8 (JP) (August 1993) MEGA Issue 13 (October 1993) Electronic Gaming Monthly (November 1993) Game Players (November 1993) Sega Zone (UK) (January 1994) Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) (March 2001), pg. 95

Miscellaneous

R2 scrapped sprites

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