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Noe V.

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He/Him. Artist & writer blogging about comics, games, and animation for three decades. My blog: https://streetwriterpodcast.blogspot.com/ Co-Host on the Pink Monorail Podcast: https://podcasts.jimhillmedia.com/show/pink-monorail/episodes/

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a swarm of Ghostly bugs @facefullabugs.bsky.social · 4h

WE LIVE!

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Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 5h

I recolored the Oswald illustration that was used at the Disney Parks during the reconstruction of DCA. I even did one featuring the Universal version as phone wallpapers in case you were interested. #oswaldtheluckyrabbit #disney #oswald #cartoon #wallpaper #illustration #dca #universal

This is a recolored version of an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit poster. It was used on the construction walls that went up around Disney's California Adventure. Oswald is in black and white. He has blue shorts, and is carrying a pencil. In the background are scaffolding for a building.

This is a recolored version of an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit poster. It was used on the construction walls that went up around Disney's California Adventure. Oswald is in blue. He has yellow shorts with a single brown strap over his shoulder. In the background are scaffolding for a building.

Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 7h

At the end of 2024 I asked my friends if they had drawing ideas to get me out of my creative slump. My friend Jeremy asked for an obscure SNK character. Touji Sakata is very rare. If you know what game he’s from post it in the comments. #art #fanart #ink #drawingrequests #snk #FGC #fatalfury

this is an ink drawing of a rare SNK fighting game character. Touji Sakata is an elderly man with a strong build. He is short but dangerous. He is wearing a hat, has a scar over his left eye, a thick white mustache, and is cracking his knuckles in this drawing.

Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 17h

At the end of 2024 I asked my friends for drawing ideas to get me out of my creative slump. My friend Tamson is a park ranger. He asked for something cool from Mexican folklore. Lechoza looks like an old lady but turns into an owl monster.
#folklore #artrequests #inkdrawing #monster #shapeshifter

Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 1d

At the end of 2024 I asked my friends if they had drawing ideas to get me out of my creative slump. My friend Andrew asked for a Lunar character, or Fire Emblem character, or Heathcliff. I chose Edelgard even though I’ve never played Fire Emblem. #fireemblem #drawingrequest #inkart #fanart #friends

Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 1d

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Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 1d

a large t-rex statue is standing in a building with its mouth open

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Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 1d

My cousin told me about Shlap Muan in Long Beach years ago but we didn’t get a chance to try them until today. She said try the Cambodian Dirt and I will say the same to you. It will blow your mind! May this restaurant last a thousand years! #longbeach #chickenwings #goodfood

Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 1d

Just a reminder that a few months ago there was supposed to be a huge military show of force designed to intimidate the opposition. The turnout was pathetic. The people say no more kings.#nokingsday #wethepeople www.youtube.com/watch?v=e001...

Squeaky Tank Before Empty Bleachers at the Trump Parade

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Pixels and Polyghosts @pixelsandpolygons.net · 1d

Portland! Come by and say hi at @retrogamingexpo.bsky.social booth 813! I’ve got Retro Game Zine issues, Beat ‘Em Up Vol 1, and 32 Bit Library Vol 1-4 books for sale.

Bearded guy in a red shirt selling books and zines at a convention.

Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 2d

That’s the bagel setting.

Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 2d

On the blog I talk about Oswald the Lucky Rabbit turning 98, and my love of the character. If you're a fan please check it out. #oswaldtheluckyrabbit #oswald #disney #cartoon #collector streetwriterpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/10/oswa...

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit turns 98!

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Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 2d

RIP Ace Frehley. Gen-Xers were born fans of KISS, even those overseas like Michael Lau. Decades ago the godfather of the urban vinyl movement made a tribute set of his Prototype Lam Dog figures in the iconic makeup. Godspeed to you and yours. #acefrehley #kiss #michaellau #urbanvinyl #history

Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 3d

With the passing of Tomunobu Itagaki (who creeped on acquaintances) we are reminded that the founders of the fighting game genre are aging out. We hope that there is a successor plan for the biggest titles. I talked about it on the blog. #FGC #RIP streetwriterpodcast.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-...

The Return of Virtua Fighter, part 2...

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Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 4d

On the blog I look back at Epic Mickey 2 with a thorough review that I shared with Jim Hill Media. Check it out. #epicmickey #wasteland #oswaldtheluckyrabbit #disney #warrenspector streetwriterpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

The Epic Mickey 2 the Power of Two Review - a 1UP classic from Nov 28, 2012

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Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 4d

You’ve heard of Carl’s Jr but get ready for Carlos Jr. They are a little pricey but the flavor is good. The signature bowl was great but not better than the tendon bowl place that was at the old Carson and Western Mitsuwa. They got great musubi. Check them out next time you’re in Torrance.

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Eric Shmeric @ericdienstfrey.bsky.social · 5d

So Jurassic Park is about a group of rich people who don't understand that biology is far more complicated than "there are only two genders" and how this ignorance toward gender fluidity in nature causes these rich people to lose their money and die.

Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 5d

AMEN!

Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 5d

I'm Noe aka BigMex. I love Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, NiGHTS, skateboarding, basketball, racing, video games, and a ton of other things. See more of my work on my blog. #portfolioday #illustrator #nightsintodreams #disney #oswaldtheluckyrabbit #basketball #wnba streetwriterpodcast.blogspot.com

Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 5d

used to use real candles but switched to color changing LED. When we had glow sticks we would use those instead.

Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 6d

a mario character is driving a yellow truck

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Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 7d

With the talk of whitewashing in the FGC I'm just going to remind you that ARIKA made Pullum Purna darker in the Street Fighter EX series. Read about it on my blog. #FGC #streetfighter #characterstudy streetwriterpodcast.blogspot.com/2015/12/the-...

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Eel-AIEEEE @elindur.at.app.wafrn.net · 7d

Father Larry Dowling dropped the most damning statement I think I've ever seen from a catholic on this whole situation (save for the Pope's words on it):

A quote from Father Larry Dowling's post about being denied access to detainees. It reads "No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ."

Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 8d

Popeye will never stop being the G.O.A.T. cartoon superhero. He always stands up for the little guy, even when the little guy is an "aminal" #popeye #cartoon

Noe V. @bigmex1up.bsky.social · 9d

Same, I usually scoff at everything pumpkin spice but I tried the Special K this week and I am sold on it.