Pixel Blocks
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Pixel Blocks
These are quite possibly the coolest things ever: http://www.pixelblocks.com/
They're little interlocking blocks that you can use to make stuff, namely pixel art. The stuff that people do with them are just too cool:
http://www.doofyfuel.com/members/spidie/pix1.jpg
http://www.doofyfuel.com/members/spidie/pix2.jpg
http://www.doofyfuel.com/members/spidie/pix3.jpg
http://www.doofyfuel.com/members/spidie/pix4.jpg
If you can't afford the blocks, you can always do beads: http://www.insertcredit.com/features/beads/
I can't believe I never thought of doing this. I remember making stuff out of these beads at school when I was little.
I'm going to run to Michael's and try this stuff out. Problem is, I don't know where to start. Mario? Zelda? Final Fantasy? Too many choices.
They're little interlocking blocks that you can use to make stuff, namely pixel art. The stuff that people do with them are just too cool:
http://www.doofyfuel.com/members/spidie/pix1.jpg
http://www.doofyfuel.com/members/spidie/pix2.jpg
http://www.doofyfuel.com/members/spidie/pix3.jpg
http://www.doofyfuel.com/members/spidie/pix4.jpg
If you can't afford the blocks, you can always do beads: http://www.insertcredit.com/features/beads/
I can't believe I never thought of doing this. I remember making stuff out of these beads at school when I was little.
I'm going to run to Michael's and try this stuff out. Problem is, I don't know where to start. Mario? Zelda? Final Fantasy? Too many choices.
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Here are some more cool bead pictures: http://www.farazansari.com/beads/
I like the Samus and Mario Karters.
I like the Samus and Mario Karters.
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Anyone know a good resource to use as a guide to make those? I know there are sprite pages out there, but do any have them blown up with all the colors identified?
Another question... how many colors could the NES and SNES use (and how can I find out what they are)?
I think I just found a new hobby... use the more expensive pixelblocks as a temporary display, then make the design permanent with the cheaper beads. Repeat by changing pixelblock design periodically.
Another question... how many colors could the NES and SNES use (and how can I find out what they are)?
I think I just found a new hobby... use the more expensive pixelblocks as a temporary display, then make the design permanent with the cheaper beads. Repeat by changing pixelblock design periodically.
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Here's a nice site of sprites with each sprite broken up into grids and colors: http://www.smashboards.com/fzero/emblems.php
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Originally posted by PixyJunket
I'm so getting some of these this weekend. Thanks for the link!
I know EXACTLY what I'm doing first.
I'm so getting some of these this weekend. Thanks for the link!
I know EXACTLY what I'm doing first.
Link: http://www.smashboards.com/fzero/emblems/metroid_l.jpg
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Originally posted by beefjerky
The SNES could display 256 colors, and the NES could display 16. Search for game sprites online. There are a ton of pages out there with sprites.
The SNES could display 256 colors, and the NES could display 16. Search for game sprites online. There are a ton of pages out there with sprites.
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I ran out and bought some beads today. 11,000 beads for 10 bucks. Way more beads than I need.
Here's what I made: http://s87617422.onlinehome.us/pictures/beadsprites.jpg
Here's what I made: http://s87617422.onlinehome.us/pictures/beadsprites.jpg
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Originally posted by beefjerky
I ran out and bought some beads today. 11,000 beads for 10 bucks. Way more beads than I need.
Here's what I made: http://s87617422.onlinehome.us/pictures/beadsprites.jpg
I ran out and bought some beads today. 11,000 beads for 10 bucks. Way more beads than I need.
Here's what I made: http://s87617422.onlinehome.us/pictures/beadsprites.jpg
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Originally posted by edstein
Sorry for the thread crap but, Beads = Gay in my book.
Sorry for the thread crap but, Beads = Gay in my book.
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Wow, these things look pretty cool. It reminds me of this place that sold somewhat expensive stickers you could put on your walls that looked like space invaders. Now you could just build some with beads for hella cheaper.
I'll have to go snag some of the beads from the local Crafts 2000 later today.
I'll have to go snag some of the beads from the local Crafts 2000 later today.
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Originally posted by Goldberg74
Where could I get some of these beads locally? What stores do you look for?
Where could I get some of these beads locally? What stores do you look for?