🎄 If you thought Christmas was fast approaching, hang onto something as we zip back to 1996 and do our best to keep up with Sonic the Hedgehog on a mission to save Christmas.Â
Mike (Bitter Karella) and Ethan (The Hungry Reader) from A Special Presentation, or ALF Will Not Be Seen Tonight join the quest to rescue Santa from the evil Robotnik Claus, obtain the Secret to Ultimate Velocity, and find a gift for Sonic’s girlfriend from another universe.Â
đź“ş You can watch “Sonic Christmas Blast” for free on YouTube.Â
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đź’¬ Topics & Tangents:Â
How Sonic scored two different animated series at the same time (Polygon, 2020)Â
This specially was originally called “An X-tremely Sonic Christmas” to promote a Sega Saturn game that ended up getting canceled.Â
Jay Brazeau (Santa) as the referee in “Air Bud” who says the line.Â
The robot queen in “The Great Mouse Detective.”Â
“Let the Heartaches Begin” by Long John Baldry (Robotnik).Â
The original “Ugly Sonic” movie trailer.Â
Dr. Robotnik’s in-game design looks like both an Eggman and a walrus.Â
The other cartoon’s theme song.Â
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đź“Ľ Commercials:Â
Sonic & Knuckles Christmas Elves Commercial (1994)Â
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“Sonic Christmas Blast” © 1996 DIC Productions, L.P.Â
Theme song by Bronwen’s Ghost.Â
Full show notes with links at adventcalendar.house.Â
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