NES Palette Pixel Character Icons

[KniteBlargh]

Update: Made a couple changes to existing icons, added some new characters to the main roster, added a row of some alternate outfits and supporting characters, and finally a row of some friends who will be missed. RIP

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Hello all, I've been lurking for quite some time (don't feel I have much to contribute), but seeing Khao's character icon thread inspired me to work on my own icons for fun, so I actually have something to share now.

All of these icons use a maximum of four colours from the NES console palette (including transparency), and are limited to a 16x16 pixel dimension, magnified by 2x.

(Old image removed.)

Some of these were pretty challenging, considering the limitations... My apologies for making Charizard look like the biggest troll ever!
I'll probably update it at some point with any new characters who are revealed and/or non-returning veterans we can all cry over.

Hope y'all get some amusement out of them, and maybe some of you will also be inspired to make your own?

 

[Kevandre]

These are totally awesome.

 

[Raijinken]

Awesome! Should add Overalls Wario, too!

 

[FrontsideMisty]

Awesome! How long did it take you to do all of them?

 

[KniteBlargh]

These are totally awesome.

Thank you!

Awesome! Should add Overalls Wario, too!

Oh, that's a really good idea, thanks!

Awesome! How long did it take you to do all of them?

Thanks! You know what? I was making them during free time off and on for two days, so I'm really not even sure... Haha.

 

[Kevandre]

Thank you!

Oh, that's a really good idea, thanks!

Thanks! You know what? I was making them during free time off and on for two days, so I'm really not even sure... Haha.

For your consideration...

 

[Erotic&Heretic]

I was thinking "wait, there's Marth twice".

Awesome job, they look great!

 

[KniteBlargh]

Aaaaand here's the new version (finally):

Made some changes to existing icons, added some new characters, put in a row of alternate costumes and supporting characters, and the last bit... Some faces I'll miss.

For your consideration...

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Aw dang, I'd make them available for shirts, but I'm pretty wary of copyright infringement... Thanks for making my day, though!

I was thinking "wait, there's Marth twice".

Awesome job, they look great!

Haha, yeah, there's only so much detail one can fit into 16 pixels! Thanks!

 

[lunaticz0r]

awesome job man :D lil mac is funny haha

 

[Kevandre]

Aaaaand here's the new version (finally):

Made some changes to existing icons, added some new characters, put in a row of alternate costumes and supporting characters, and the last bit... Some faces I'll miss.



Aw dang, I'd make them available for shirts, but I'm pretty wary of copyright infringement... Thanks for making my day, though!



Haha, yeah, there's only so much detail one can fit into 16 pixels! Thanks!

I haven't had any copyright issues with Nintendo stuff, actually. The only Smash related thing I had taken down was Pac Man

 

[MrGameguycolor]

Amazing work man.
I heavily admire how you when the extra mile to include the alternate costumes, characters & even the cut fighters.


If you're taking requests, then may I please suggest some of the bosses like Master Hand, Crazy Hand, Ridley, Metal Face, Porky, etc?

 

[Abyssal Lagiacrus]

I haven't had any copyright issues with Nintendo stuff, actually. The only Smash related thing I had taken down was Pac Man

And that's saying a lot, because you have a megaton of content on your page. Literally the only shirts I wear now too.

 

[KniteBlargh]

awesome job man :D lil mac is funny haha

Thanks! Your avatar made me LOL, by the way. x)

I haven't had any copyright issues with Nintendo stuff, actually. The only Smash related thing I had taken down was Pac Man

Oh interesting, I see you sell your own Smash-related designs. Very cool! Hope it didn't sound like I was denouncing your choice; I tend to be rather doomsday when it comes to these kinds of things in my own life, like "If it happens to anyone, it'll be me.", but I will at the very least give your suggestion serious consideration. Just wondering, was it RedBubble who removed your Pac-Man design, or were you asked to remove it?

Amazing work man.
I heavily admire how you when the extra mile to include the alternate costumes, characters & even the cut fighters.


If you're taking requests, then may I please suggest some of the bosses like Master Hand, Crazy Hand, Ridley, Metal Face, Porky, etc?

I think that's a great idea, thank you! Will try to add those in some time in the future.

 

[Kevandre]

Oh interesting, I see you sell your own Smash-related designs. Very cool! Hope it didn't sound like I was denouncing your choice; I tend to be rather doomsday when it comes to these kinds of things in my own life, like "If it happens to anyone, it'll be me.", but I will at the very least give your suggestion serious consideration. Just wondering, was it RedBubble who removed your Pac-Man design, or were you asked to remove it?

Redbubble was asked to remove it by Namco. which sucks, because I had wanted to do Katamari as well..

And that's saying a lot, because you have a megaton of content on your page. Literally the only shirts I wear now too.

This is excellent news lol. Though I also mainly wear my designs too