Nintendo fans have recently celebrated the upcoming remakes of the classic Pokemon Diamond and Pearl games with an ambitious pumpkin-carving project. Among the creative designs is a remarkable display of 107 carved Pokemon pumpkins. The display was put together by Random Someone, a renowned Nintendo fan who goes by the pseudonym “D3thP0n3.”
Two Years in the Making
The impressive feat required two full years of labor and dedication from D3thP0n3 to complete. In that time, he assembled a variety of pumpkins ranging from small to extra-large sizes to craft his original Pokemon designs. He completed 107 total carvings – not including some additional ones he made for friends – that expanded upon various iconic characters from each game.
“I’ve dedicated plenty of hours and effort into this project,” D30thP0n3 said in an interview, “I’m really glad I finally finished it so everyone could see what I’ve been working on. And for me, this is more than just art – it’s also about paying tribute to my favorite elements in Nintendo’s video games.”
The Iconic Designs
To celebrate the upcoming remakes, each pumpkin had been designed to represent different characters from both games, notably featuring starters such as Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup from Pokémon Diamond & Pearl respectively. Other highlights included popular characters like Lucario and Blaziken from Pokémon X & Y as well as ocassional special occasions such as birthdays or Father’s Day.
“I wanted people to visually experience my love for these games,” D30thP0n3 said when asked about what inspired him to go through with such an extensive project. “Surely there’s something nostalgic about their uncanny designs but