#the nutcracker prince and the mouseking

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The revamp has had some more progress!

 The rewrite of the plot has been completed and Alexander’s first character sheet is ready for all of you! 

I hope you like his fresh new look! 

[shinyzango]

Just curious, opinions on the different nutcrackers that you know of from all kinds of media and stuff?

Sorry if anyone asked this before I wouldn't know

Love your art and characters by the way keep it up!

Hohohohohohohoho, we be opening the Pandora Box here. Not that I'm complaining~

So, this is going to be a very long post as I've seen a lot of the movies. I also have a couple books which I can give my opinion, and I'm familiar with various apparitions in videogames and such. So yeah this is going to be a loooooooong post.

So buckle up, grab a drink and enjoy the ride into my personal madness o7

[ CAREFUL, VERY LONG POST UNDER THE CUT ]

So, let's start with movies as those are easier to grab and talk about for me. I'm gonna go with their year of release ot keep things organized.

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Shchelkunchik (1973)

Small silly dramatic guy, I like him! The animators did a great job animating his design and make him incredibly appealing. As for his human appearance, eeeeeh I don't really care for him. Definitely a shock the first time you see it lol But yes, adorable silly guy

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Nutcracker Fantasy (1979)

Li'l guy. It is Sanrio so it's bound to be on the cute side. The Nutcracker itself doesn't do much in the movie, but as for Fritz himself, I... honestly don't care about him. He looks pretty, but personality wise he needs to work on it pff Idk he just comes out as plain and a little arrogant... Still a fine fellow, though.

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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986)

One of the two ballet-based movies I've seen, and definitely the better one of the two imo. And good lord I love this guy. He may look terrifying but good lord if he's silly. And I actually don't mind his human appearance as simple as it is. Silly man, this one.

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The Nutcracker Prince (1990)

HIM. MY BELOVED. THE GOOD LAD. Definitely my favorite, and not because this was my most beloved childhood movie. He is such a sweetheart with a hint of awkwardness but who can still kick your ass. And the final scene in the castle in the Italian dub is just *chef kiss* 10/10 lad.

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The Nutcracker (1993)

The other ballet-based movie... it's just Macaulay Culkin. And his nutcracker costume looks hideous lol. Nothign to say. Surprisingly, he's not the worst one.

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The Nuttiest Nutcracker (1999)

Ripoff Ken. He is incredibly dumb, and a tiny bit of a freak, but could be worse honestly kdjng They did Barbie before Barbie did it lol that's p much it.

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Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001)

THE OTHER GOOD LAD. I love Eric so much he's such a sweetheart wanting to fix his mistakes. It's so easy to root for him. As for his human appearance... he's just Ken skjngf 10/10 lad #2

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The Nutcracker and the MouseKing (2004)

Oh boy what to say about this one. Very hateful in the first half. At least he learns and becomes bearable at the last third of the movie. But I do like the nutcracker form, they made the blocky design work as well, like later on it's actually very nice to see him move. Still, horrible personality. Needs a slap in the face.

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Nutcracker in 3D / Nutcracker: The Untold Story (2010)

Hellspawn. Nightmare fuel. Abomination. Who the hell approved to that design?? And why did they pitch up his voice like that?? At least the kid playing human NC is not as bad, but good lord. 0/10 Just burn that puppet with fire, please.

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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)

This one just pisses me off. This one had so much potential, and the actor is actually good. It's just the way his character was written that is dog awful. They made him basically a dumb side character who barely does anything despite everyone in the movie treating him like he's a big shot. And the the fact that this was made by Disney just makes this worse. Just so much lost potential.

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The Nutcracker (???)

I actually don't know who made this movie or in which year, but I do like this one. The movie is comedic so he's a bit silly, but he's still quite enjoyable. And for some reason he reminds me of Waluigi.... Still, silly guy.

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That's all for the movies. There are a bunch more that I've missed or that I can't find anymore so my list of opinions on them is not complete. But one day...

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As for other medias, hm... I have a couple books that are just the original story by Hoffman and the retell by Duman (of which I don't have much to say) and the graphic novel by Natalie Andrewson.

He's just a li'l guy, silly kid but enjoyable.

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Lastly, while there are no actual nutcracker based games, I do want to mention a few skins and characters I am aware of for the hell of it. I'm pretty sure I will be forgetting some but eh.

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Terraria

Silly guy that speeeens. I wish I didn't have to kill them skgjfn.

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Overwatch

As much as I now despise Overwatch for many reasons, I still love Zenyatta's nutcracker skin to death. Look at this silly guy. Definitely my favorite skin in the game.

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Saints Row IV

SR4 had a Christmas themed DLC, and among all the xmas reskins of the enemies, one was the terminator-like enemies being turned into Nutcrackers. And their design look so sick.

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Fortnite

I don't play Fortnite, but I do have to admit that the nutcracker guy looks neat. The crazy look fits the look quite well. If I would ever get in there (I doubt it but still), that would definitely be the skin I would use.

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Lethal Company

I don't play LC neither but I've seen videos of the nutcracker enemy in action, and yeah he looks silly. I love how he moves around.

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That's all of the apparitions that I can think of. I'm also aware of the point-and-click game made by Big Fish Games, but I have not played it myself. I really should do that one day...

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Aaaaaand that's a wrap. I'm definitely forgetting a nutboi or two somewhere but these are all the ones I can think of at the top of my head that are officially published and all.

If we start talking about folks in social medias I've come to know over the years... I'm gonna be here for 3 months trying to talk about them dkjfgn

Well, hope you enjoyed this personal spiraling into nut madness :V

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Uhhh I have three separate versions lol.

First one is The Nutcracker Prince and The Mouseking and stars Alexander and Clara, set in the present day, Clara finds herself with a doll-like nutcracker from her uncle. She helps Alexander break his curse and is a long time companion for him when the next mouseking tries to enact his revenge multiple times, this rodent nearly destroying the land of the dolls and the other nations around it.

Second version involves Franz and Chloe. Franz was captain of Elandria's Royal guard. Cursed to become a nutcracker after breaking the princesses curse out of duty. Arnold drosselmeier taking care of him before gifting him to chloe. Shenanigans with the mouseking lead the duo stuck in this fantastical land. They have until Franz has become completely unfeeling to break their curses, chasing after rumours of the Sugar Plum Fairy to break it. She also turns out to be cursed herself...

The third one is with Hanz and Kaitlyn. Hanz is a trans masc historical re-enactor. This pair of warlocks throw him, kaitlyn and stephan drosselmeier into a twisted version of the nutcracker. Effectively a massive game of cat and mouse with their lives at stake. This versions plot is still under works so it's kinda all I have... but those are all three.

I may do a one shot where all three of them meet up...not sure tho.

Fellow creators with The Nutcracker stories please re blog this and tell me about your versions of the story and characters in it! I want to hear other peoples interpretations and storylines!

[denniskasap]

The Nutcracker @denniskasap #nutcracker #nutcrackerballet #funny #nutcrackerjoke #christmas #childrenstory #prince #vintagetoy #woodensoldier #mouseking #cracknuts #nuts #retrolook #handdrawn #original #illustration #vintagelook #comic #cartoonstyle #fairyland #nutsjokes #nutjob https://www.instagram.com/p/CDRIwmLAX-C/?igshid=1kwlkmxkwi95l

[fantasyandromancelover]

Nutcracker AU.

A drawing or writing request.

Juvia - Marie/Clara Stahlbaum

Gray - The Nutcracker Prince/Drosselmeyer’s Nephew

Makarov - Drosselmyer

Romeo - Fritz Stahlbaum

Macao - Father Stahlbaum

Hades - The Mouseking

Guild of Grimoire Heart - The Mice

Natsu, Gajeel, Laxus, Elfman, and Bickslow - Toy Soldiers

Happy and the exceeds - Family pet cats who the toy soldiers use as horses

Wendy, Mirajane, and Lisanna - Snow Fairies

Lucy, Levy, and Evergreen - Flower Fairies

Cana - Arabian Coffee

Freed - Chinese Tea

Bisca, Alzack, and Asuka - Mother Ginger (and Father Ginger) and her children

Erza - The Sugar Plum Fairy

Jellal - Her Cavalier

[warncdandwiles]

Over-analysing? Yes. Mouseking, or the Mouse Prince as he was, never got back at his mother for causing him pain all those years. So when Hans indirectly does so (because of his mother, no less) Mouseking transfers that pent-up resentment onto a living party. That, and the Nutcracker is the last remnant of his mother's magic in the world - he won't stand for it.

[snokoms]

the sugerplumfairy

When a land is hidden in a

Pebble

And the pebble is guarded in a

Safe

 When he mouseking holds the

Key

And is guarded by living

Stone

 When the cottencandy is not sweet but

Bitter

And layers lace are ripped and

Soaked

 Which nutcracker is the prince is

In-inseperable

And his red jacket painted with

Mouseblood

 Will the owl make the effort to give the necklace to you

Or has she given up before it even started

[asgardian-pirate-prince]

Nutcracker in new style 😂 Merry Christmas! 🎄❤️ . . . #poledance #polesport #polefitness #poleart #poleartist #poledancer #poledancerofig #poledancerofinstagram #ig_poledance #polelover #polefun #fitgirl #getfit #instapoledance #polepower #sportlover #nutcracker #tchaikovsky #ballet #mouseking #prince (helyszín: PolePlay Pest Rúdsport és Légakrobatika Stúdió) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6f0fvjHBmc/?igshid=1lnzpo3qlgnwj

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Day 18- sleepover party

It's a bit of crap drawing but it's the best I could manage today. I decided to draw a pillow fight. Who do you think started it?

Hanz and Alexander belong to me.

Saragona belongs to @highflyartist

Sebastian and Abel belong to @freckleocalypse

Hans belongs to @shinyzango

[animatedfilmoftheday]

Today’s animated film is: “The Nutracker and the Mouse King” (2004)

“Based on E.T.A. Hoffman’s classic story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouseking” is the tale of a spoiled prince who lives in a magnificent palace with his magician uncle, Drosselmeier.”

[gorillaprutt]

Nutcracker lad!

[hobbies-miscellaneous]

oooh there's some I had no idea about!

I may have tracked down those games published by Big fish games and going to try the demo of one of them! may give my thoughts on them later!

And May I add one more Nutcracker to the list:

Goodtimes Entertainment (1994):

He's a bit funny. Wanted to marry Princess Pirlipat if he was able to break her curse. The Mouseking also has seven heads!

(fun fact: the director for The Nutcracker Prince, Paul Schibli, worked on this film as a storyboard artist!)

Just curious, opinions on the different nutcrackers that you know of from all kinds of media and stuff?

Sorry if anyone asked this before I wouldn't know

Love your art and characters by the way keep it up!

Hohohohohohohoho, we be opening the Pandora Box here. Not that I'm complaining~

So, this is going to be a very long post as I've seen a lot of the movies. I also have a couple books which I can give my opinion, and I'm familiar with various apparitions in videogames and such. So yeah this is going to be a loooooooong post.

So buckle up, grab a drink and enjoy the ride into my personal madness o7

[ CAREFUL, VERY LONG POST UNDER THE CUT ]

So, let's start with movies as those are easier to grab and talk about for me. I'm gonna go with their year of release ot keep things organized.

~ * ~ * ~ * ~

Shchelkunchik (1973)

Small silly dramatic guy, I like him! The animators did a great job animating his design and make him incredibly appealing. As for his human appearance, eeeeeh I don't really care for him. Definitely a shock the first time you see it lol But yes, adorable silly guy

~ * ~ * ~ * ~

Nutcracker Fantasy (1979)

Li'l guy. It is Sanrio so it's bound to be on the cute side. The Nutcracker itself doesn't do much in the movie, but as for Fritz himself, I... honestly don't care about him. He looks pretty, but personality wise he needs to work on it pff Idk he just comes out as plain and a little arrogant... Still a fine fellow, though.

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Nutcracker: The Motion Picture (1986)

One of the two ballet-based movies I've seen, and definitely the better one of the two imo. And good lord I love this guy. He may look terrifying but good lord if he's silly. And I actually don't mind his human appearance as simple as it is. Silly man, this one.

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The Nutcracker Prince (1990)

HIM. MY BELOVED. THE GOOD LAD. Definitely my favorite, and not because this was my most beloved childhood movie. He is such a sweetheart with a hint of awkwardness but who can still kick your ass. And the final scene in the castle in the Italian dub is just *chef kiss* 10/10 lad.

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The Nutcracker (1993)

The other ballet-based movie... it's just Macaulay Culkin. And his nutcracker costume looks hideous lol. Nothign to say. Surprisingly, he's not the worst one.

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The Nuttiest Nutcracker (1999)

Ripoff Ken. He is incredibly dumb, and a tiny bit of a freak, but could be worse honestly kdjng They did Barbie before Barbie did it lol that's p much it.

~ * ~ * ~ * ~

Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001)

THE OTHER GOOD LAD. I love Eric so much he's such a sweetheart wanting to fix his mistakes. It's so easy to root for him. As for his human appearance... he's just Ken skjngf 10/10 lad #2

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The Nutcracker and the MouseKing (2004)

Oh boy what to say about this one. Very hateful in the first half. At least he learns and becomes bearable at the last third of the movie. But I do like the nutcracker form, they made the blocky design work as well, like later on it's actually very nice to see him move. Still, horrible personality. Needs a slap in the face.

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Nutcracker in 3D / Nutcracker: The Untold Story (2010)

Hellspawn. Nightmare fuel. Abomination. Who the hell approved to that design?? And why did they pitch up his voice like that?? At least the kid playing human NC is not as bad, but good lord. 0/10 Just burn that puppet with fire, please.

~ * ~ * ~ * ~

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)

This one just pisses me off. This one had so much potential, and the actor is actually good. It's just the way his character was written that is dog awful. They made him basically a dumb side character who barely does anything despite everyone in the movie treating him like he's a big shot. And the the fact that this was made by Disney just makes this worse. Just so much lost potential.

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The Nutcracker (???)

I actually don't know who made this movie or in which year, but I do like this one. The movie is comedic so he's a bit silly, but he's still quite enjoyable. And for some reason he reminds me of Waluigi.... Still, silly guy.

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That's all for the movies. There are a bunch more that I've missed or that I can't find anymore so my list of opinions on them is not complete. But one day...

---

As for other medias, hm... I have a couple books that are just the original story by Hoffman and the retell by Duman (of which I don't have much to say) and the graphic novel by Natalie Andrewson.

He's just a li'l guy, silly kid but enjoyable.

---

Lastly, while there are no actual nutcracker based games, I do want to mention a few skins and characters I am aware of for the hell of it. I'm pretty sure I will be forgetting some but eh.

~ * ~ * ~ * ~

Terraria

Silly guy that speeeens. I wish I didn't have to kill them skgjfn.

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Overwatch

As much as I now despise Overwatch for many reasons, I still love Zenyatta's nutcracker skin to death. Look at this silly guy. Definitely my favorite skin in the game.

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Saints Row IV

SR4 had a Christmas themed DLC, and among all the xmas reskins of the enemies, one was the terminator-like enemies being turned into Nutcrackers. And their design look so sick.

~ * ~ * ~ * ~

Fortnite

I don't play Fortnite, but I do have to admit that the nutcracker guy looks neat. The crazy look fits the look quite well. If I would ever get in there (I doubt it but still), that would definitely be the skin I would use.

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Lethal Company

I don't play LC neither but I've seen videos of the nutcracker enemy in action, and yeah he looks silly. I love how he moves around.

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That's all of the apparitions that I can think of. I'm also aware of the point-and-click game made by Big Fish Games, but I have not played it myself. I really should do that one day...

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Aaaaaand that's a wrap. I'm definitely forgetting a nutboi or two somewhere but these are all the ones I can think of at the top of my head that are officially published and all.

If we start talking about folks in social medias I've come to know over the years... I'm gonna be here for 3 months trying to talk about them dkjfgn

Well, hope you enjoyed this personal spiraling into nut madness :V

[hobbies-miscellaneous]

SUPPLIES!!

Day 15- supplies!

Alexander doesn't get what's so exciting about an apple lol

I really like how I've drawn him this time!

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Happy Christmas and Happy Holidays!

SURPRISE!!!

I cosplayed Alexander! He was quite fun to become. I guess you could count this as a late gothic au post for nutcracker month!

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Day 20- villain nutcracker

"A true monster is one of both body and mind,"

I decided to do a little what-if for this prompt where a spell cast by the Mouseking corrupts Alexander. This spell turns him into a monstrous looking, manipulative and evil prince. His magic and fighting abilities drastically increase due to what he does with the magic nut.

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Some late night lore filled doodles

Defeat of the second Mouseking and ✨️angst✨️