Regarding the possibility of G-mel/Gemerl/Whatever art.... I hope so-then we'd finally know the dang thing's official name!
I'm sure its Gemerl. If american Sonic X mistook the original for "E-mel," I'm sure its just the same translation error.
The katakana for the Advance 3 robot is "Jiimeru". Seeing as the official romanisation of "Emeru" turned out to be 'Emerl', I use 'G-Merl', because the katakana for 'Gemerl' would be like.. "Jiemeru".
As for what the 'G' would stand for, I have no idea. Though you might think they'd use the english letter 'G' in front of the katakana (like they did sometimes with the Zoids Geno Breaker/G-no bureika on japanese websites) if it were G-Merl.
Well, I guess [hope] we'll see, because it's been bugging me for ages.
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As for what the 'G' would stand for, I have no idea.
Probably something to do with 'gizoid'.
Gimerl?
Wasn't it settled that it was Gem? As Emerl came from emerald? So it was a combination of gem and emerald?
Well, it's a common theory (I was thinking that myself before I saw the kana) - I haven't seen it proven, but it might be right. Perhaps 'gem' would refer to his third eye (the blue thing on his headcrest)? I don't remember if he's supposed to be powered by gems or anything. I guess he does get the Chaos Emeralds at the end.. hm.
'G' = "jii"
'Gem' = "jiemu"
'G-Merl' = "jiimeru" (that's the official romanisation)
'Gemerl' = "jiemeru"
It's only that enlongated sound of the first syllable that gives me any doubt as to the name being 'Gemerl'.
Psxphile: G for Gizoid? Yeah, that could definitely be it. It wouldn't be 'Gimerl' if you pronounced the 'Gi' as in Gizoid (which definitely is a hard 'G' sound), though.
'G-Merl' = "jiimeru"
'Gimerl' = "gimeru"
Gizoid = "gizoido"
I guess we shouldn't dwell on it too much, it could be a while before we get an answer.
Although the third eye was something Emerl had, too.
Has any of you noticed that it only opens when Emerl's original programming activates? I found that a nice touch.
Whereas Gemerl/G-Mel/whatever has it open all the time.
Yeah, I always thought that was cool too, Erika. It's like the eye signifies his dangerous original 'weapon' persona (as opposed to the new personality he gains through hanging out with the gang), and so when it's open, it's like "Oh crap". It's quite sad because their friend is still inside there.
I've always assumed that physically Emerl is something more than a standard robot, that perhaps there are components to him which are somehow special - as in, not just all wires and gears (seeing as he was created through a technology which was obviously far ahead of its time considering he's 4000 years old). Whereas with G-Merl, I just imagined he was just a normal robot (although programmed to learn the way Emerl did) like the Phi, made by Eggman.
..Hold on, it was proven that G-Merl is made from some of Emerl's old parts, wasn't it? Huh. So I guess there wouldn't be too much unique about one from the other.
I didn't picture it as an eye. Just called it the wierd blue thing. n_n
It's like Sonic wearing Shadow's skin.
It rubs the lotion on its skin, or else it gets the hose again
Sonadow child!!! D:
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Hahaha! That's creepy.
I don't know what to say about that one Erika!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
*screams and runs for the hills*
Nice. It about time they add Metal Sonic.
That picture of Metal Sonic has completed my life.
Man, the wait was worth it. I love the little extra details he's been given. None of the katakana reveals much of interest (though I did like seeing 'Black Shield' ['Barrier'] and 'Overdrive' from SA2B under his abilities), so I had to resort to an online translation thingy to see if the kanji had anything interesting.
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At one time, improving the body of the self with ego due to the improvement of the AI tip/chip, that you will control the egg man corps, you planned, but it is obstructed by sonic.
After that, resets to the former submissive aggressive mechanic due to the hand of the Dr. egg man again.
It seems to say that the reason he rebelled in Heroes was due to an AI upgrade that made him more intelligent (and thus, I guess, 'sentient'), and that after Heroes Eggman reprograms him to be loyal again (yay!). That's either new info given specially there, or they're acknowledging Rivals - either way, I guess we know what's canonical (yeah, I know, canon in the Sonic series...) and can stop wondering if in the 'main game' story line whether he's out wandering alone or deposited in a dumpster.
I'm just wondering with all these new details Metal Sonic has been given, Was he supposed to look like this in Sonic 2K6?
Also the bio mentions that Metal Sonic is faster than Sonic. (I think, gotta love the engrish)
Super Shadow next month?
Ooh la la! Metal Sonic looks good!
Now, if they'll just add Metal Knuckles and Tails Doll, I can die happy.
Hahahahaha! @ Spiner Storm. That pic is supremely awesome.
I'm not that crazy about Metal, and even I got to admit how completely and totally awesome the Metal One looks.
We've been getting a lot of good illustrations of Sonic characters on Sonic Central lately. Nice.
I must be the only one who thinks Metal looks... off in that picture. Don't know why.
Ooh, Metal, Badass. *bg's the pic*
I guess that the next characters we'll get will be, in order: Eggman Nega, Prof. Gerald, Maria, Elise, Mephiles, and maybe Iblis, but with Super Shadow, Super Silver and perhaps Burning Blaze sprinkled somewheres in between.
They're the only remaining characters that are that prominent. I'd love to get Pachacamac, though. I actually expect to see both of Solaris' component characters before Solaris himself.
Oh.. I just remembered Black Doom, GUN Commander, Shahra, Erazor, Void and Lumina.. Hm. Gah, who knows. I'm still guessing on the dudes up the top being next, but it's really fun just wondering (and then finding out) who we'll get.
Happy Birthday once again, you spiky blue bugger.
- Competition prizes. Sonic is my Homeboy.
- Wallpaper: New CG image of Sonic
- Papercraft: Tornado
- PSU Celebration of Sonic's birthday
No new profile this month, or just not yet?
<3 Papercraft tornado
Who knows, I might actually download it.
No I don't think so. They have the July Calendar thing up.
BUT WE HAVE THE TORNADO. <3
I have two of those shirt[King of Bling and Super Sonic Speed) but I MUST get "Sonic Is My HomeBoy". I want them all actually. The Tornado papercraft is brillant. I love it. The Gren Hill Zone underneath it is too. I wish I was in Japan. u_u
Okay, it's been about 2 months. Was Metal supposed to be the last character profile?
They're just taking a small hiatus from the character bios. It'll be back soon.
Oh, never heard about that and I don't speak Japenese. Any clue on when they're starting it again?
WHEN THEY MAKE MOAR FANTASTIC CHARACTERS >=(
Coincidently, you can now colour Chaos.
>_<
I wasn't very enthused with the previous CG wallpaper, and the latest one appeals to me even less. There was that note paper download which was kind neat, but the lack of a new bio depressed me a bit. There was nothing worth posting about. *Whine* I want more profiles.
Ah, Chaos coloring paper, I hadn't seen that yet. He's not the most interesting thing to color... unless you make him made of blood instead of water, or something. Reminds me of that coloring page in Super Special #15 (StH comic) - oh boy, a snow scene. Hope I don't run out of white colored marker 
A couple months gone by, no new "profile"
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At least we are going into the wonderful month of CG Shadow! 
No wonder this thread has been collecting dust.
Darn you Sega, bring back the sexy drawings, you're not finishd yet!
You'd think they'd add profiles for Marine and Captain Whisker from SRA already, but no. More wallpapers to download instead. :<
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Darn you Sega, bring back the sexy drawings, you're not finishd yet!
I concur Craig, but apparently, and unfortunately, Sega seems to think they are.
They're more than just wallpapers, you guys. They're calendars too.
*whines*
But what about the completely drool-worthy art?
I didn't know that they had downloadable letter sets. They even included envolopes that you put together. Cute.
Ok, I'm wrong. Now we are going into the month of CG Rouge!
Who needs artwork when we can have 3D graphics!
Exactly. I mean it doesn't matter its pretty much the exact same pose for her Sonic Next art. Only she has straightened out her back, which is good for the posture, yes.
We also get a Christmas tree though.
And we get to colour in Metal Sonic next month.
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Edit: New Sonic Wallpaper in a scratchy Sonic Riders style which makes you smile. The Engrish is back, baby!
Also you have been able to colour Metal Sonic for a while now.
Is it me, or are the chances for old old characters appearing are becoming sketchy?
Edit: Hmm... maybe I needed to use a bigger pun?
Edit edit: ok, enough showboating around. This time its Marine.
I feel weird about this one, because I've given up on new profiles and yet the fact we haven't had one for Marine - but do have this wallpaper of her - somehow sparks a little hope. I know we won't get any of the old, 'forgotten' characters, but just maybe we will eventually get profiles for the modern characters that are yet to have one.
Aww isn't she so cute? 😛 Yea it's been awhile since i've seen this topic. Geez. And Cyberknux...your sig...brings my much joy. XD!
