This page is for any type of professionally produced video that has a Sonic focus. Not very specific, but usually very interesting! Because they are professionally produced items, and not show-clips or fan-archived advertising, the clips here should be more stable than elsewhere on the video section. Still, if any of them breaks, repair will be attempted as none of them are directly hosted by SonicGear.
This video features a Sonic mascot suit at a fashion show. The mascot suit walks the runway in a rather loud shirt (yes they dressed up the suit) while music plays. The purpose for this isn't really clear, except maybe to bring some publicity to fashion design and Sega too.
Later, you can see some curious shapes walk along
It is not explained where this took place or it's exact purpose. Video discovered by SonicRulz14 & published by ukresistance
It goes from the art they selected, through layout, stenciling, shading, detailing and more. It's interesting to see how this cool design was made.
This is an UN-AIRED pilot for AoStH show. (weekday Sonic) as you can see, it is composed of some new scenes, and some re-used scenes, such as Robotnik with the button and the weight (it became the ending sequence) You may recognize other scenes as well.
The sound is low, and not all the voices are present. There also appears to be 1 stand-in voice as well. The sound effects track has not yet been added. A narrator explains some of the premise, and it looks very 'Bugs Bunny' like in its action. There is also a "Sonic Sez" segment at the end, which is curious. Still, it is fascinating to see and a rare look at something unreleased. Should you keep it in your video collection?
This is a great professionally produced video retrospective/history lesson on Sonic. It has Naka interviews, some neat old drawings and plenty of explanation. It's all quite professional and really entertaining. QUITE worth a watch and a save, they've really done their homework on this, and provide some really curious insights here. Video by GameTap
This video explores how Sega went vs. Nintendo at the start, and how Sonic got a bit of a makeover in the USA. It also has footage of some old ads and one of the initial mall tours. Plus, you can see a mascot suit (and who was in it!) It also has lots more interesting facts and retrospective pieces.
This has the real heyday of Sonic, where Sega was on top with Sonic 2 and 3. It also has a focus on STUFF by mainly showing brand names of things...so if you want to see what got made, SonicGear's the right place! You can see all the items they mentioned here, not just the brand/logos. It also has a fake room mock-up with Sonic2 bedspread and fake pillows. (Looks like GFX overlay)
This one chronicals the downfall of the super selling era, and also the demise of the Dreamcast. However, it remains hopeful in tone and doesn't get to 'bashing everything' like a lot of topics can become. It's still a really interesting watch, but it doesn't reveal anything about the future.
All gametap videos discovered by Juuni.
Michael Jackson's shoe buckles in BAD inspired Sonic's buckle. Sonic's shoe color was based on Santa Clause. His 'do it now!' attitude came from Bill Clinton (yes odd) and Knuckles' shoe colors were inspired by the Jamaican flag.
This video is Wonder Man and contains several clips of Sonic 3, and the song even seems to be about Sonic himself! With lyrics like "Take a nap, he'll spin attack" and "He's just a flippin hedgehog" you can likely guess RightSaidFred is a fan of Sonic too!
http://www.adultswim.com/video/?episodeID=8a25c39214dc00580114dc3fa305002a
However, it should be noted that the video player keeps running and may play more videos after that one, as well as commercials which contain swears. Don't watch it if someone might hear the swears. The video itself is also somewhat violent as well, even though it's something Sonic does encounter in the games naturally. Clip discovered by Berzerker.
If so, here's a fun video for you to watch. It's a tour update video, where you can hear song clips, see part of a performance, and watch them pose for photos with fans. The thing to note though, is they pose with a SONIC fan! Someone has on (quite clearly, it's faced toward the camera) a Sonic classic face hat/cap. You can look for it around Minute: 1:51 of this video. Use this link for the Fall Out Boy Video. Discovered by FueledByChaos
A Vocaloid is a program which sings in a human voice. It can re-sing your songs for you in it's own sound if you can figure out how to work it. Being called a 'vocaloid' you know that it specializes in lyrical songs so...
The Sonic songs don't always work so well. The program humms, la-las, whistles and makes various sounds trying to imitate the classic tunes. You can certainly recognize areas like Ice Cap & Knuckles Theme, but sometimes it sounds as if it were tormenting a specific series of guinea-pigs to create the sounds. It's still interesting to listen to, though. Discovered by Sonikkou-No-Uta
This video loads in a special large size youtube page, so you'll need to click this link: Summer of Sonic 2009 to see it. It's also about 57 minutes long, as it covers the whole day's events. Some of what you'll see: Bentley Jones sings "Escape From The City", Cosplay Contest (includes interview with winner!), Roareye Black interviews arty people at the Art Corner, and a history of SoS. You can see photos of the event on Fan Events, but seeing it all in action, plus getting to hear the music is even better. Video discovered by Sonikkou-No-Uta
In it, you can see footage of Yuji Naka, hear part of an interview of him, and see various commentary on the state of Sonic in 2009. Most of it is voiced over by a reporter for Eurogamer (which did not actually interview him for this specific show, it is cuts of another show.) There's also Werehog/Secret rings footage and a lot of Lets' Tap for the wii. It's more a YN/mixed games documentary, but it's interesting to see. Do watch the background for various posters seen around this site. Discovered by Taaron
Co-presenter Dave Perry explains the objective of this segment of the T.V program / competition (the most rings on the Sonic 2 special stage wins) but the catch is 1 person is Sonic while the other is Tails on the SAME run. It doesn't seem super fair, and is only 1 part of the halfpipe (they dont even go till the emerald) so its over rather quickly. Video discovered by:
This video series is by a Youtube Channel called "Gaming Historian" &, if you can get past the slow opening/introduction, the host will tell you various regular & obscure facts about Sonic, his origin, why certain things are that way (Supposedly his shoes are red because of Santa Clause? They have a buckle because Michael Jackson also buckled his shoes?) It also gives you the names & faces behind the moves Sega was making at the start. One video will lead into the next because it is a series to explain Sonic somewhat.
This educational video warrants a 7 minute watch if there's facts you don't know about SA2. It covers the disease Maria had (only mentioned in a JP Strategy Guide), reveals they had plans for playable Amy, AND some really strong & really obvious similarities the game had to the somewhat obscure "Pepsi Man" game that came before it. (and more!) Video discovered by Taaron
Because that alphabet is different, their stuff tends to not show up on search engine look-ups, and apparently not on Youtube much either--making it difficult to come across.