A blog dedicated to all pixels great and small, covering characters from pop culture, comic books, video games and beyond. Want to make a request ? Click on the “Request” tab on the right and get typing !! Want to commission a piece ? Email me at: pixelblocktumblr@gmail.comTumblr (3.0; @pixelblock)http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/bf335c10d409074c0eefd116a02919d2/tumblr_mn3ef0FTDX1r413h3o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9c8611596c812d287a4e63cf4786a088/tumblr_mn3ef0FTDX1r413h3o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/114a9df757f53f7f09806feda1aebef9/tumblr_mn3ef0FTDX1r413h3o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/044a74aef9c9e99ef32430fd02e5535b/tumblr_mn3ef0FTDX1r413h3o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c22b64dd86783323b3e917f78737fbb3/tumblr_mn3ef0FTDX1r413h3o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/89ff45837a5d3291921bbc09234bac9a/tumblr_mn3ef0FTDX1r413h3o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ac155fb8df2d87a7511766338a2959f7/tumblr_mn3ef0FTDX1r413h3o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/093170cfdbb9b632ecfe026f8647f483/tumblr_mn3ef0FTDX1r413h3o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c3ff37a13ef91e0531fe7e6be16f3e31/tumblr_mn3ef0FTDX1r413h3o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Just messing around with the “Adobe Photoshop” mobile app - I don’t get to use many of the features very much, but it does produce some groovy results !</p> <p>I’m especially digging the third “super sharpened” one - might have to turn it into a print or wall decal when I have the time…</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50923732691http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50923732691Mon, 20 May 2013 15:01:17 -0400artphotoshop8-bitgeekstar trekinto darknessfilmsci-fi<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/bf335c10d409074c0eefd116a02919d2/tumblr_mn3e0bssMl1r413h3o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2896069ed80a4a3d6e8a9e51db4ba66a/tumblr_mn3e0bssMl1r413h3o2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The USS Enterprise, the flagship of the United Federation of Planets helmed by the legendary Captain James Tiberius Kirk that appears (and gets repeatedly blown up) in “Star Trek : Into Darkness”, now turned into a retrotastic 88 x 20 pixel size.</p> <p>I even threw in a little space scene, so you can make pew pew sounds and not feel guilty.</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50916332466http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50916332466Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:57 -0400star trekartgeekfilmmovies<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f40661da243200460a1ae08af385dfce/tumblr_mn2wnqyA201r413h3o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ladies and Gentlemen, the blog has now reached <b>3400 Followers</b> ! Huzzah indeed !</p> <p> And to think, it was only a week or so ago that I reached 3000 …</p> <p>At this rate, I’m gonna need a bigger blog !</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50909716384http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50909716384Mon, 20 May 2013 11:01:17 -0400pixelblockfollowerspixelarthooraycelebration<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/89be62c0c4c29fb241f71eabd37843aa/tumblr_mn2i77Lde41r413h3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Megaman’s Crochet Helmet - as modeled by Momolo, our friendly tea-loving knitted chimpanzee.</p> <p>Coming along quite nicely, wouldn’t you agree ?</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50859193333http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50859193333Sun, 19 May 2013 18:52:19 -0400megamangamingcraftswipcrochet<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f7fbba8eded087bff965b8c55deac801/tumblr_mn2gnenNMd1r413h3o1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1e9e53688b9123bd2ecf791d02052390/tumblr_mn2gnenNMd1r413h3o2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Chrom, Prince of Ylisse, leader of the Shepherds and primary protagonist of “Fire Emblem : Awakening”, now turned into a tiny PixelBlock’d sprite !</p> <p>Requested Anonymously.</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50856655451http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50856655451Sun, 19 May 2013 18:18:50 -0400fire emblem awakeninggamingnintendochrompixelart8-bit<p>Well, isn’t that a bit passive agressive ! </p> <p>I get a lot of mail, and I can’t always answer them all - the backlog is just too much. I know it sucks, but I make it random to make it fair.</p> <p>Besides - how am I supposed to know which one(s) are yours if you are anonymous ?</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50853323371http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50853323371Sun, 19 May 2013 17:37:01 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e30540b2adea47bd98165f56d12be005/tumblr_mn2cixq6dY1r413h3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A little sneak peek at my sis’s newest crochet creation - hopefully to be unveiled on Wednesday !</p> <p>Who can it possibly be ?</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50849455575http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50849455575Sun, 19 May 2013 16:49:45 -0400???gamingcraftspixelblocketsy<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/06c92bc7a21235c9fc5ddd2eeb926945/tumblr_mn29m8nJV11r413h3o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s the May 19th Edition of Sunday Mail ! Five more requests are going to be answered - will yours make the cut ?</p> <p>——————————</p> <p><a href="http://ohboyitsfaiya.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">ohboyitsfaiya</a> asked :<br/><br/> “Could you do Snake Plisskin from Escape from New York? He’s my role model, for better or worse.”</p> <p>A damn good choice ! Makes me want to give Solid Snake a bit of an update too ..</p> <p>——————————</p> <p><a href="http://secondside.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">secondside</a> asked :<br/><br/> “I’d like to request a pixelation of Dota 2’s Lone Druid + Bear, if possible! Your work is so cool :)”</p> <p>Thanks ! They might be a little tricky, but I’ll definitely give them a shot. My, DOTA 2 is quite popular these days …</p> <p>——————————</p> <p>Anonymous asked :<br/><br/> “Could you do grunkle Stan from gravity falls?”</p> <p>I’m sure I can fit him in somewhere : )</p> <p>——————————</p> <p>Anonymous asked :<br/><br/> “Can you do either luffy , sanji or ace from one piece? Please. Thank you. I don’t know if you have done them before though so ….”</p> <p>I think I may have done Luffy before, but I definitely haven’t touched any other one piece people. I’ll see what I can do !</p> <p>——————————</p> <p><a href="http://msquires101.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">msquires101</a> asked :<br/><br/> “Could you make greedo from star wars?”</p> <p>I can give him a good updating, sure ! In fact, the other bounty hunters would make a nice sticker set when I update them too …</p> <p>——————————<br/> And that’s all !</p> <p>Don’t forget, if you have a request then send it in over <a href="http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/ask" target="_blank">here</a>. Otherwise, take care of yourselves !</p> <p>PixelBlock</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50844266788http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50844266788Sun, 19 May 2013 15:46:56 -0400sunday mailpixelblock<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0cd7358a85feed15f6acfe1be118355b/tumblr_mn1wf6Aqzk1r413h3o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s Sunday ! It’s Update Time ! Let’s kick this corn dog stand !</p> <p>As fun as it has been cramming in a whole bunch of sprites into six days, it’s left me a little bit behind in terms of my other experimental projects - so I think I’ll be taking it a little easier this week so I can give them the attention they deserve.</p> <p>Still, I’ll be making sure you guys still get your fill of awesomely miniaturised blocky goodness - keep on the look out for new tiny versions of Marceline (Adventure Time), Bumble (Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer), The Lutece Twins (Bioshock Infinite), Hiccup (How To Train Your Dragon), Ganondorf (Legend Of Zelda), The Batter (OFF), Zer0 (Borderlands 2), something Steampunkish and (if I’m lucky) a special pixel portrait of Smaug (The Hobbit) based on outstanding requests sent in by you guys !</p> <p>And I’ll throw in a few choices of my own, possibly including sprites based on the new USS Enterprise (Star Trek Reboot), Deathstroke (DC Comics) and an updated movie version of Chris Hemsworth’s Thor !</p> <p>If the week goes really well, expect to see a brand new crochet plush to hit the store (I hope you have a few energy tanks spare!) and maybe even a new sticker set or two.</p> <p>Sunday Mail will be coming up in a few, alongside the previously promised Chrom (Fire Emblem) deresolution - but otherwise enjoy your Sunday !</p> <p>PixelBlock</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50826982941http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50826982941Sun, 19 May 2013 12:01:53 -0400sunday updatepixelblock<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c71d06803325eb3ea0afbc0447542fce/tumblr_mn0t8bLaZ31r413h3o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Oh, and here’s one based on his latest costume too.</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50772927796http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50772927796Sat, 18 May 2013 20:55:23 -0400doctor whomatt smithgeektelevision<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a9da56b5ae5e19e74e72021727d379cf/tumblr_mn0sowk1Ob1r413h3o1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/182fc3e41b22869569de33ae23c8bcf0/tumblr_mn0sowk1Ob1r413h3o2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b5afcd9d0a78f4ce85202d0bfcf93b55/tumblr_mn0sowk1Ob1r413h3o3_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The Eleventh Doctor, time traveller, defender of humanity and central protagonist of acclaimed BBC show “Doctor Who”, now turned into an updated 16 x 26 pixel sprite alongside his special “Cyber Controller” and “Ganger” appearances.</p> <p>It’ll be an awful let down if his name turns out to be “Steve”.</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50772186424http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50772186424Sat, 18 May 2013 20:43:44 -0400doctor whotelevisiongeekeleventh doctorpixelmatt smith<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/fa72c86aa3d51dd8ee7b61498f185ba8/tumblr_mn0riiGIfr1r413h3o1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d2e998d445af802049a7a3e9ad7f429e/tumblr_mn0riiGIfr1r413h3o2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>A Weeping Angel, statuesque harbingers of temporally-displaced doom and frequent antagonists from “Doctor Who”, now derezzed to a tiny 24 x 24 pixel resolution.</p> <p>When they play peek-a-boo, they play it <b>To The EXXTREEEMMEE</b>.</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50770575333http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50770575333Sat, 18 May 2013 20:18:18 -0400doctor whoweeping angelsgeektelevisionpixel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0dcd5c87ae8ae704b8b9fc93e7237ba4/tumblr_mn0nxoWzZO1r413h3o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A Sontaran Soldier, a single-minded, tactically proficient and combat ready soldier of the Sontaran battle fleet and frequently encountered alien in the “Doctor Who” universe, now turned into a 16 x 21 pixel resolution.</p> <p>In Latvia, Potato Man is worship as national hero. Politburo give much reward. But not really potato man, just space imposter. Sent to gulag. Such is life.</p> <p>I spend too much time on Reddit…</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50765487131http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50765487131Sat, 18 May 2013 19:01:00 -0400doctor whosontarantelevisionlatviapotatogeek<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6d0e915105d692254b0ab003a37567cd/tumblr_mmzwtwTfVo1r413h3o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>An Adipose, totally innocent blob of sentient fat tissue and oddly cute denizen of the “Doctor Who” universe, now turned into a 15 x 14 pixel sprite.</p> <p>It’s all fun and games … <i> until you realise that it used to be a part of someone’s butt</i>.</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50741904153http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50741904153Sat, 18 May 2013 13:30:38 -0400adiposedoctor whotelevisiongeekbbcpixel8-bit<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e648a3e300bd0231401834e3a6f7ebd8/tumblr_mmztzw1SXP1r413h3o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A Cyberman, an emotionless husk feared throughout the “Doctor Who” galaxy for their limitless adaptability and penchant for unwillingly transforming other humans , now rendered in an utterly harmless 16 x 26 pixel resolution.</p> <p>They’ve evolved so much over the years - but they still insist on keeping those old television antenna on their heads. They must really like basic cable …</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50735721975http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50735721975Sat, 18 May 2013 12:02:04 -0400cybermendoctor whotelevisionaliensgeekbbcsci fi<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1fa1837d2b560c60af570335788f49eb/tumblr_mmzte0UpiK1r413h3o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A Whisperman, mysteriously palefaced aliens and possible minions of Dr Simeon who will feature in the upcoming season finale “The Name Of The Doctor”, now turned into a 16 x 30 pixel resolution sprite.</p> <p>Be on the lookout for even more Doctor Who-inspired sprite goodness as the day goes on !</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50729826210http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50729826210Sat, 18 May 2013 10:30:32 -0400doctor whotelevisionbbcwhispermenthe name of the doctorsci fimatt smith8-bit<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/69757e354dab149bae923bc62f4d5f95/tumblr_mmynnpnmKt1r413h3o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/fa393159651a6bf101b0af8560902a7f/tumblr_mmynnpnmKt1r413h3o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1d05ecc8f6c5c685a197852739c6b78f/tumblr_mmynnpnmKt1r413h3o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/bee7967de60ed5db44874a42c033a3a9/tumblr_mmynnpnmKt1r413h3o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Unfortunately I’ve been a bit too sidetracked to get another pixelation done for today, so as recompense here are some silly photos of a few <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/150635949/mr-saturn-mini-amigurumi-plush-w-free" target="_blank">Mr Saturn dolls</a> having fun.</p> <p>Bon appetit !</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50674860974http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50674860974Fri, 17 May 2013 16:59:48 -0400craftsearthboundgamingnintendomr saturn<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f5a6c15fb4c51fab2cb0a6b7b151e973/tumblr_mmy44oNnuJ1r413h3o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Mogul Khan The Axe, “General” of the Red Mist army, brutal melee specialist and one of the many playable heroes featured in Valve’s “DOTA 2”, now derezzed to a tiny 26 x 29 pixel size.</p> <p>He might be able to tackle the mightiest of opponents with ease, but it appears fairly evident that he still hasn’t won the battle with sunburn. Somebody get him an umbrella …</p> <p><b>See Also</b><br/><a href="http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50092128438/the-anti-mage-last-of-the-turstarkuri-monks-and" target="_blank">The Anti-Mage</a><br/><a href="http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/45428239451/sven-the-rogue-knight-the-hulking-magic" target="_blank">Sven The Rogue Knight</a></p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50660548016http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50660548016Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:58 -0400gamingdota 2axevalvedefense of the ancientsmogul khanpixel8-bitpixelart<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b8b2e19f89537c5e42b8f3c70b261143/tumblr_mmwzyhstaI1r413h3o1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6d241bf4f3d035aebc6fb141b8fa1e12/tumblr_mmwzyhstaI1r413h3o2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/dac93bb77840739cc68520e7ffbf9ed3/tumblr_mmwzyhstaI1r413h3o3_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a96636149e92e150a1115c9e5fbde3e5/tumblr_mmwzyhstaI1r413h3o4_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8c35d98d32723a932156960c77667743/tumblr_mmwzyhstaI1r413h3o5_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d560e5ddf42e28ee9562a818bf46526b/tumblr_mmwzyhstaI1r413h3o6_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ea804b1ea758ba1a44c5c49c95af9f9e/tumblr_mmwzyhstaI1r413h3o7_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/07cd17838a16f3f8e67980c8ef50b783/tumblr_mmwzyhstaI1r413h3o8_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4d863973c4c2d2ce40f6a0055072fb54/tumblr_mmwzyhstaI1r413h3o9_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Here are the larger versions of those previously derezzed Star Trek characters - as requested by : </p> <p><a href="http://therealmccoy1701.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">http://therealmccoy1701.tumblr.com/</a></p> <p>Can you guess who is who ?</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50654525267http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50654525267Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:46 -0400star trekstar trek into darknessfilmgeekmoviepixelart8-bitkirk<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1d745be7d82ef1e9a55aa358ca44584c/tumblr_mmwpavD15j1r413h3o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Alex Noa, the up and coming Dragonmaster and primary protagonist of the assorted “Lunar Silver Star” series, now turned into a 16 x 25 pixel resolution sprite.</p> <p>Requested Anonymously.</p>http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50594233440http://pixelblock.tumblr.com/post/50594233440Thu, 16 May 2013 15:40:07 -0400alex noalunar silver starsilver star storygamingjrpg