Perler beads are small, colorful baubles made out of plastic that fuse together with a standard household clothes iron. while they’re typically used to create such things as jewelry, keychains, and freestanding sprites, every once in a while somebody’s architectural side takes over and they’re left with something that is mindbogglingly amazing. take this
Samus Aran sprite for instance. with some artistic liberty taken in an effort to improve upon the character’s design, the creator, fusible bead extraordinaire DrOctoroc, started with a massive pile of 9,000 beads and finished with something that stands an impressive three feet tall. other projects of his (a few of which are located after the jump) include almost twice as many beads and also introduce multiple layers. if you are feeling a little less than right now, get off your butt and start making something already. a seven feet tall Master Chief would be an excellent place to start. just sayin’.
Dr. Wily’s ship from Mega Man 2: 9,000 beads, 8 layers
Mega Man X: 10,000 beads
Ninja Gaiden 3D: Ryu in front, then grass, mountains and the castle in back
Metal Slug Big Tank: 15,860 beads, 13 layers
