Summary
- Mark Hoppus, the bassist of Blink-182, showcased his Pokemon-themed bass guitar created by illustrator Jeremiah Purinton.
- The cool guitar features Dialga and Empoleon from Gen 4, capturing the hearts of both Pokemon and Blink-182 fans.
- Fans praised Purinton's artwork and eagerly await seeing Hoppus rocking the Dialga-Empoleon guitar on stage.
Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus revealed a cool Pokemon-inspired guitar. Known for hits like "All the Small Things" and "I Miss You," the famous bassist is also a big Pokemon fan, creating a connection with many people who listen to Blink-182 and also play Pokemon games.
In separate now-deleted tweets, Hoppus posted that his favorite Pokemon were Dialga and Empoleon from Generation 4 and has also made a number of references to Pokemon, like Mega Evolution. The Blink-182 bassist is also an avid Pokemon Go player and even caught a Mewto back in 2018. Likewise, a number of Pokemon Go players have shared that they have done raids and traded Pokemon with Hoppus.
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Just like many people in the PokeCommunity, Hoppus brought his favorite Pokemon to life through awesome art. On Instagram Stories, as captured 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 a Pokemon piece for the famous musician.
The cool bass guitar has made the rounds on social media, with Blink-182 and Pokemon fans 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 in Empoleon's unique details on his Instagram Stories.
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Name |
Type |
Generation |
|---|---|---|
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Dialga |
Steel/Dragon |
4 |
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Empoleon |
Water/Steel |
4 |
Pokemon Fans Show Appreciation With Fan Art
Pokemon is 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 a human version of Mawile or a fan-made Paradox form for Milotic. Other fans also love creating and shopping for functional Pokemon art, like a carved wooden box for their trading cards or a customized rug for their homes.
Apart from the mainline games Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, many fans are also investing their time in other titles from the franchise, such as Pokemon GO and Pokemon Sleep. They're also looking forward to the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which is said to be set in the Kalos region's Lumiose City. When it releases next year, it will be interesting to see how Pokemon fans interpret the Pokemon and trainers in the new game, especially the Pokemon with Mega Evolution forms that will be introduced.
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- Satoshi Tajiri