Summary
Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus revealed a coolPokemon-inspired guitar. Known for hits like “All the Small Things” and “I Miss You,” the famous bassist is also a bigPokemonfan, creating a connection with many people who listen to Blink-182 and also playPokemongames.
In separate now-deleted tweets, Hoppus posted that his favorite Pokemon wereDialga and Empoleon from Generation 4and has also made a number of references toPokemon, like Mega Evolution. The Blink-182 bassist is also an avidPokemon Goplayer and evencaught a Mewto back in 2018. Likewise, a number ofPokemon Goplayers have shared that they have done raids and traded Pokemon with Hoppus.
Just like many people in the PokeCommunity, Hoppus brought his favorite Pokemon to life through awesome art. On Instagram Stories, ascaptured and shared by Reddit user chrisreiddd, Hoppus revealed photos of his new bass guitar with a vibrant, anime-style Dialga painted on the front and Empoleon on the back. It was customized by illustrator Jeremiah Purinton, who was beyond grateful for the opportunity to create aPokemonpiece for the famous musician.
The cool bass guitar has made the rounds on social media, with Blink-182 andPokemonfans praising Purinton’s work and saying that they can’t wait to see Hoppus play the bass guitar on stage. Hoppus is known for bringing a variety of attention-grabbing bass guitars while touring, so fans will likely see the Dialga-Empoleon creation in action soon. Additionally, Purinton shared behind-the-scenes photos of him sketching out Dialga and coloring inEmpoleon’s unique detailson his Instagram Stories.
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Pokemon Fans Show Appreciation With Fan Art
Pokemonis an evolving franchise with now over 1,000 monsters and diverse characters in various media, so it’s not surprising to see many fans creating pieces of art inspired by them. Many works are reimagined versions of certain Pokemon, like ahuman version of Mawileor a fan-made Paradox form for Milotic. Other fans also love creating and shopping for functionalPokemonart, like a carved wooden box for their trading cards or a customized rug for their homes.
Apart from the mainline gamesPokemon Scarlet and Violet, many fans are also investing their time in other titles from the franchise, such asPokemon GOandPokemon Sleep. They’re also looking forward to the upcomingPokemon Legends: Z-A, which is said to be set in theKalos region’s Lumiose City. When it releases next year, it will be interesting to see howPokemonfans interpret the Pokemon and trainers in the new game, especially the Pokemon with Mega Evolution forms that will be introduced.
