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[[Image:SDLDDecepticons1.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Jim Henson's Decepticon Babies!]]
[[Image:SDLDDecepticons1.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Jim Henson's Decepticon Babies!]]
'''Super deformed''' (aka '''SD''') is a style of [[Manga|manga]] and anime art that features smaller, cuter versions of pre-existing characters, with distorted proportions.


'''Super deformed''' is a style of [[manga]] and anime art that features smaller, cuter versions of pre-existing characters, with distorted proportions.


*The G1 [[Mini Vehicle]]s' alt modes were based on [[Choro-Q]] toy cars, which themselves were super-deformed versions of actual cars. (This is particularly clear when you compare [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] to an actual [[Wikipedia:Porsche 924|Porsche 924]].)
*The ''[[Generation 1|Generation 1]]'' [[Mini Vehicle|Mini Vehicles]]' alt modes were based on ''[[Choro-Q|Choro-Q]]'' toy cars, which themselves were super-deformed versions of actual cars. (This is particularly clear when you compare [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] to an actual <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_924" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Porsche_924">Porsche 924</a>.)


*The [[Monster Pretender]]s featured rubbery beast shells and robot monster modes that were scrunched and deformed enough to be considered super-deformed ([[Scowl]]'s bio in particular makes note of this horrid cuteness.)
*The [[Monster Pretender|Monster Pretenders]] featured rubbery beast shells and robot monster modes that were scrunched and deformed enough to be considered super-deformed ([[Scowl|Scowl]]'s bio in particular makes note of this horrid cuteness).  


*In 1990, Takara marketed a series of super-deformed Transformers toys, with the [[Transformer PD Type]] mini-comics serving as their official fiction.
*In 1990, [[Takara|Takara]] marketed a series of super-deformed ''Transformers'' toys, with the [[Transformer PD Type|Transformer PD Type]] mini-comics serving as their official fiction.


*[[MyClone]] figurines are also designed in a super-deformed style.
*[[MyClone|MyClone]] figurines are also designed in a super-deformed style.


*[[Pioneer]]'s laserdisc releases of ''[[Fight!  Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' featured two pieces of super deformed cover artwork, [http://www.tfarchive.com/cartoons/japanese/pioneer/SDLDAutobots.jpg one for the Autobots] and one for the Decepticons (''pictured right''), by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]. The artist later created [http://www.tfarchive.com/cartoons/japanese/pioneer/SDLDpostmovie.jpg one large group shot of both factions] for the ''[[Transformers 2010]]'' laserdisc, then [http://www.tfarchive.com/cartoons/japanese/pioneer/SDLDRebirth.jpg another dual faction piece] for the laserdisc release of "[[The Rebirth, Part 1|The Rebirth]]".
* Part of the [[Danglers Collection|Danglers Collection]] features super deformed characters.


*The manual artwork and game sprites for [[Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle]] were done in a super deformed style.
*[[Pioneer|Pioneer]]'s laserdisc releases of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers|Fight!  Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' featured two pieces of super deformed cover artwork, [http://www.tfarchive.com/cartoons/japanese/pioneer/SDLDAutobots.jpg one for the Autobots] and one for the Decepticons (''pictured right''), by [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka|Hidetsugu Yoshioka]]. The artist later created [http://www.tfarchive.com/cartoons/japanese/pioneer/SDLDpostmovie.jpg one large group shot of both factions] for the ''[[Transformers 2010|Transformers 2010]]'' laserdisc, then [http://www.tfarchive.com/cartoons/japanese/pioneer/SDLDRebirth.jpg another dual faction piece] for the laserdisc release of "[[The Rebirth, Part 1|The Rebirth]]".


*The fan-made comic "[[Superdeformers]]", written by Matt Nelson, was used in various official Transformers production by [[3H]]. The "Superdeformers" web-site is currently down for unknown reasons.
*The manual artwork and game sprites for ''[[Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle|Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle]]'' were done in a super deformed style.


* First 4 Figures produced a super-deformed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] statue in 2006, based on an art contest at the Tranformers World 2005 site. [http://www.first4figures.com/newsarticles.asp?newsid=33]
*The fan-made comic "[[Superdeformers|Superdeformers]]", written by Matt Nelson, was used in various official ''Transformers'' production by [[3H|3H]]. The "Superdeformers" web-site is currently down for unknown reasons.


* Hasbro began releasing the [[Robot Heroes]] line in 2007, consisting of super-deformed versions of classic G1 characters such as [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]
* [[First 4 Figures|First 4 Figures]] produced a super-deformed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] statue in 2006, based on an art contest at the Transformers World 2005 fansite. <a href="http://www.first4figures.com/newsarticles.asp?newsid=33" class="external autonumber" title="http://www.first4figures.com/newsarticles.asp?newsid=33" rel="nofollow">[1]</a>


* A fancomic called "[[Lilformers]]" has had some installments published in the [[Collector's Club Magazine]], and features super deformed Transformers (obviously). [http://lilformers.com]
* Hasbro began releasing the ''[[Robot Heroes|Robot Heroes]]'' line in 2007, consisting of super-deformed versions of classic ''Generation 1'' characters such as [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], and later expanded to feature ''Beast Wars'', ''Beast Machines'', ''Robots In Disguise'' and live-action movie characters.


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* A fancomic, "[[Lil Formers|Lil Formers]]", has had some installments published in the [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Collectors' Club Magazine]], and features super deformed Transformers. &lt;a href="http://lilformers.com" class="external autonumber" title="http://lilformers.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;[2]&lt;/a&gt;
 
 
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Revision as of 07:47, 19 March 2009

Jim Henson's Decepticon Babies!

Super deformed (aka SD) is a style of manga and anime art that features smaller, cuter versions of pre-existing characters, with distorted proportions.


  • The Monster Pretenders featured rubbery beast shells and robot monster modes that were scrunched and deformed enough to be considered super-deformed (Scowl's bio in particular makes note of this horrid cuteness).
  • In 1990, Takara marketed a series of super-deformed Transformers toys, with the Transformer PD Type mini-comics serving as their official fiction.
  • MyClone figurines are also designed in a super-deformed style.
  • The fan-made comic "Superdeformers", written by Matt Nelson, was used in various official Transformers production by 3H. The "Superdeformers" web-site is currently down for unknown reasons.
  • Hasbro began releasing the Robot Heroes line in 2007, consisting of super-deformed versions of classic Generation 1 characters such as Starscream, Grimlock, and Mirage, and later expanded to feature Beast Wars, Beast Machines, Robots In Disguise and live-action movie characters.
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