Are we not talking about the possibility that this was inspired by the Fat Chocobo? I get the Bugs Life connection, but it feels like the inspiration came from multiple places. Either way, gimmie.
Super reminds me of a water bear, but without the... unfortunate... looking, uh, facehole.
This should be the SL expansion auction mount.
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I just love every single thing about this and I wish I were half so talented.
Amazing work! Love the line-work and the soft fills. Good stuff