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The[Crafty]Gamer: David Ngo
Welcome to the latest post of The[Crafty] Gamer! Keep those submissions coming and show your creations to the world! This week The[Crafty]Gamer features Seattle native David Ngo and his Perler Bead creations inspired by underdog video game franchises.
The[Crafty]Gamer: David Ngo
Age: 26
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Occupation: Assistant manager at a game store
Creation #1: Alex Kidd (Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars)
Creation #2: Firebrand (Gargoyle's Quest II)
Creation #3: Terry Bogard (SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Milennium)
Creation #4: Tom Guycot (Clash at Demonhead)
Creation #5: Yuko (Syd of Valis)
Tell us about your work. What's the inspiration behind it?
While browsing various gaming forums, I noticed quite a few people recreating video game sprites out of Perler Beads. They generally made things from popular franchises like Mario and Zelda. Since I tend to enjoy lesser known video games, I decided to do my part in honoring some of my favorite characters who are slightly more obscure.
How much time does it take to create each of your pieces?
Depending on the size, each character can take between 15 minutes to three hours.
Are they available for purchase anywhere? If so, where and how much?
These particular items aren't for sale, but I'm considering making a few to sell due to requests I have received.
Any other information you’d like to share about yourself? (Do you have a background in arts/crafts? Favorite games? Etc.)
I can't say that I have a favorite video game, but I generally go with Final Fantasy VIII as my answer.
Interested in submitting your work to The[Crafty]Gamer? Check out the submission guidelines and e-mail me at annette@gameinformer.com.
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