Dark Gym Art , 12 Down 12 To Go

I've made it to the half way mark after putting the final touches on Krookodile.

The newest addition the the wall is the dark master of illusion, Zoroark. For this Pokemon, when trainers fail to quickly spot, are sure to fall for it's Nasty Plot.

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Dark Gym Art , 11 Down 13 To Go

Here to Intimidate all opposing bead sprite teams, Krookodile is here to Crunch all competition. I still need to go back and see what his stomach will look like when it is all light-grey. Can you Dig it?

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Dark Gym Art , 10 Down 14 To Go

On this run we have Tyranitar, Cacturne, and Sharpedo.
Tyranitar: I may have to revisit this Pokemon after I find a new image. It looks more goofy, when the actually Pokemon is more menacing.

Cacturne: This picture shows one black bead out of place and now I can't remember if I had changed that before ironing it. I had to change out 3 colors to get my final layout of this guy.

Sharpedo: I did not like the Black/White box sprite of this guy at all. I chose to use the Ranger 2 sprite. It is considerably larger than the rest of the box sprite Pokemon. Sadly some of the beads got a little too warm and melted close. Overall, it didn't come out too bad. I just may choose the Ranger 2 sprite for Drapion because that has another "What is that supposed to be?" Black/White box sprite.

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Dark Gym Art , 7 Down 17 To Go

I forgot to do the Play-by-Play after ironing and mounting Darkrai. So here is a 3 in 1 post. Recently up on wall we have Houndoom AKA Hotdog, Hydreigon AKA Dread, and Murkrow AKA "I forgot to name him".

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Dark Gym Art , 4 Down 20 To Go

Well, I got the largest one out of the way. With just shy of 2000 beads, it took me from Monday night to Wednesday night. Although, Tuesday I was a little preoccupied. Just assume by Thursday morning that it will be ironed.

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Dark Gym Art , 3 Down 21 To Go

Absol. The dream world version still eludes me, but my Super Luck version still packs a punch.

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Dark Gym Art ,2 Down 22 To Go

Dark Gym Mascot .... I may have to revisit this Pokemon with a battle sprite homage.

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Dark Gym Art ,1 Down 23 To Go

Last night I got a jump start on my Dark Gym Wall of fame. Umbreon was the first Pokemon, no first bead sprite that I have ever made. I do know that I could have deleted the beginning of that last statement instead of negating it, but then that would be the DGL we all know and love. Enjoy some pics, more to come.

Enjoy Your Spring Break

In the United States, spring break at university level can occur from February to April, depending on term dates and certain holidays. Many K–12 institutions in the United States schedule their spring breaks around Easter and Passover.

Canada gives a week-long break to its elementary school and secondary school students in the month of March. United Kingdom schools schedule two-week holidays known as the "Easter break" or "Easter holidays", as they occur in the weeks following and preceding Easter.

In Japan, the spring break starts with the end of the academic year in March and ends on April 1 with the beginning of a new.

So with all that time off, don't forget to take your DS with you. Play Pokemon!

ECPL Poll Question

What are your reactions to the recent news of Pokemon: Black 2 & Pokemon: White 2 being the next Pokemon RPG release?

Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 Announced

It seems that the 3rd entry in the fifth generation of Pokemon games will actually be two separate titles released simultaneously. They will be called Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 and they will release in Japan this June. Nintendo has announced a Fall 2012 release window for European and North American territories.

Happy Presidents Day from the ECPL

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPtrhKals2k

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!

Happy Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day is a holiday celebrated on February 2 in the United States and Canada. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day, then spring will come early. If it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its burrow, and the winter weather will continue for six more weeks.

In the Pokémon Black/White games, the season changes every month. So, I predict another 3 weeks of Summer.

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Spring occurs in January, May, and September.
Summer occurs in February, June, and October.
Autumn occurs in March, July, and November.
Winter occurs in April, August, and December.
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Befriend Arceus In the DreamWorld

In September 2010, a poll began on the official website to decide upon the next Pokémon to give away through the Dream World. The winner of this poll was the legendary Pokémon Arceus. It is the first of the Pokémon given away over the Dream World not to have a special ability. Unlike the rest, it is at Level 100.


Another poll ran for the international games where Arceus also won. Its distribution runs through February 2012. It is accessed via the password: ARCEUSVOTE

Login to the http://en.pokemon-gl.com/ website and follow the "Promotions" link. Choose the "Receive the Mythical Pokémon Arceus!" Enter the password. When you enter the Dream World, Arceus will be waiting for you when you exit.