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Stakataka (UB: Assembly) is here!

Another Ultra Beast is here! Unlike the others I've worked on before, I actually used additional artwork as inspiration for the overall 3D design, artwork that was made by the same artist who did this spritework; Fuwu. I never have the chance to credit many of the artists (mainly because keeping track of who is responsibility for which sprite is nearly impossible - especially since some are modified by other artists before being used in the Mega Moemon game), but Fuwu is one of the few whose art style should be immediately recognizable to anyone that's seen their work. You should check them out on Twitter and make a commission or two!

Previously, Fuwu has released this fantastic piece of art showcasing all (most?) of the Ultra Beasts, which are being translated into sprites, like Stakataka's pictured above.

Following both as guidelines, the resulting model is finally finished. For the most part. While there are obvious limitations with Koikatsu, I used some creative liberty and a few work-arounds to produce something I think works well with not only her design but can function in both Studio and the KK game should you desire it - although as I've said before, I haven't touched the actual "game" part of KK in like.. two years, so I don't know how functional anything is there, lol.

Regardless, the final result is a hefty card using about 100 accessory parts, the most I've ever used in making a card - any card - since I've started. Which is why this card took so long to make, btw. I originally wasn't going to include her pillars, so I had her roughly down to about less than 20 accessories. Didn't feel good enough for an exclusive card, so I added more details (like her hair ties) and her two front pillars, which brought it up to under 80 accessories. Then I decided to add two back pillars last night, bringing it up to under 100 accessories and delaying the release to today.

I hope it was worth it <_<

Few details:

• Stakataka's pillars are actually attached to her Neck, allowing them to circle her depending on which way she is looking. Initially I had them attached to her hips, but when she would sit in certain positions, her pillars would go horizontal. Attaching them to the neck allows them to be adjust more vertically. As it happens, her Going Home outfit has the front two pillars attached to her hips, as an alternative.
• Her pillars can also be shut off by turning Sub accessories off.
• Load times may be.. kind of high.
• I managed to fix a last minute bug while typing this out! Woo!

That's all for now, I believe. I have a few more releases to do before the next Update, which, as I said in my last one, I have a big announcement to make, so I hope you stick around until then.

Enjoy!