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*** Rotor was established as Sonic's ChildHoodFriend and a huge nerd with bad breath as the result of his all-fish diet. He [[CannotTalkToWomen could not talk to girls]], was a BullyMagnet and had a bit of a thing for Bunnie. The fish breath was never adapted, whilst there was only some mild flirting with him and Bunnie in the final show. Early episodes kept Rotor, a clumsy nerd and close friend of Sonic, but this disappeared as Antoine became a StrawLoser and Rotor got DemotedToExtra. Only one episode with Dulcy referenced Rotor's shyness around girls.

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*** Rotor was established as Sonic's ChildHoodFriend ChildhoodFriend and a huge nerd with bad breath as the result of his all-fish diet. He [[CannotTalkToWomen could not talk to girls]], was a BullyMagnet and had a bit of a thing for Bunnie. The fish breath was never adapted, whilst there was only some mild flirting with him and Bunnie in the final show. Early episodes kept Rotor, a clumsy nerd and close friend of Sonic, but this disappeared as Antoine became a StrawLoser and Rotor got DemotedToExtra. Only one episode with Dulcy referenced Rotor's shyness around girls.
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** NICOLE's backstory would reveal that she was once a Mobian child who was [[UnwillingRoboticisation downloaded into a computer]] by Robotnik. At some point NICOLE would be restored to her former self, becoming a member of the Freedom Fighters. This, too, was revisited in the Archie comic, with NICOLE turning into a Lynx as a pun on the [[UsefulNotes/AtariLynx Atari handheld]].

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** NICOLE's backstory would reveal that she was once a Mobian child who was [[UnwillingRoboticisation downloaded into a computer]] by Robotnik. At some point NICOLE would be restored to her former self, becoming a member of the Freedom Fighters. This, too, was revisited in the Archie comic, with NICOLE turning into a Lynx as a pun on the [[UsefulNotes/AtariLynx [[Platform/AtariLynx Atari handheld]].

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* An [[https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(TV_series)#Development earlier]] version of [=SatAM=] was unveiled in the UK’s Sonic the Poster Mag #1. Differences include Princess Sally being more feline-like, Robotnik resembling his in-game counterpart more, and robotization simply just transforming its victims into robotic monsters. The Freedom Fighters (referred to as the Freedom Team here) are much more different by having the group based on the animals Sonic rescues in the game, with one noticeable omission being Tails, with the cartoon possibly being in development long before ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2'' was released (presumably, the red Flicky in the promotional art likely got swapped out for Tails mid-production). That said, this version of the Freedom Fighters was later reused in Fleetway’s ''ComicBook/SonicTheComic'', most notably Porker Lewis and Johnny Lightfoot, and ''[=SatAm=]'' would at least have its own rabbit and walrus (Bunnie and Rotor, respectively).

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* An [[https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(TV_series)#Development earlier]] version of [=SatAM=] was unveiled in the UK’s Sonic the Poster Mag #1. Differences include Princess Sally being more feline-like, Robotnik resembling his in-game counterpart more, more with a white mustache, and robotization simply just transforming its victims into robotic monsters. The Freedom Fighters (referred to as the Freedom Team here) are much more different by having the group based on the animals Sonic rescues in the game, with one noticeable omission being Tails, with the cartoon possibly being in development long before ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2'' was released (presumably, the red Flicky in the promotional art likely got swapped out for Tails mid-production). That said, this version of the Freedom Fighters was later reused in Fleetway’s ''ComicBook/SonicTheComic'', most notably Porker Lewis and Johnny Lightfoot, and ''[=SatAm=]'' would at least have its own rabbit and walrus (Bunnie and Rotor, respectively).



** There were also character alterations: Tails was originally the same age he was in ''WesternAnimation/AdventuresOfSonicTheHedgehog'' (four-and-a-half as opposed to eight). Bunnie's dream was to become Sally's royal hairdresser (which was jokingly referenced in her first appearance in the Archie comics). Antoine was British. Rotor had bad breath as the result of his all-fish diet. Snively's original name was Quizley, and he was Robotnik's third cousin on his mother's side instead of his nephew.
** In the early drafts, Bunnie was in love with Rotor. This is not referenced in the final show, though Bunnie is seen dancing with Rotor during the show's intro sequence. In the comic, Bunnie was paired with Antoine after the latter realized he was getting nowhere with Sally.

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** There were also character alterations: alterations:
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Tails was originally the same age he was in ''WesternAnimation/AdventuresOfSonicTheHedgehog'' (four-and-a-half as opposed to eight). eight).
*** Rotor was established as Sonic's ChildHoodFriend and a huge nerd with bad breath as the result of his all-fish diet. He [[CannotTalkToWomen could not talk to girls]], was a BullyMagnet and had a bit of a thing for Bunnie. The fish breath was never adapted, whilst there was only some mild flirting with him and Bunnie in the final show. Early episodes kept Rotor, a clumsy nerd and close friend of Sonic, but this disappeared as Antoine became a StrawLoser and Rotor got DemotedToExtra. Only one episode with Dulcy referenced Rotor's shyness around girls.
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Bunnie's dream was to become Sally's royal hairdresser (which was jokingly referenced in her first appearance in the Archie comics). She also had a huge crush on Rotor, but was annoyed by his bad breath. She mentioned Antoine could maybe be her backup guy. Most of this is not referenced in the final show, though Bunnie is seen mildly flirting with both characters during the show's run. In the comic, Bunnie was paired with Antoine after the latter realized he was getting nowhere with Sally.
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Antoine was British. Rotor British, had bad breath as the result of surname, D'coolete, and laughed like ''Creator/TerryThomas''. Whilst still a coward, Antoine's Jerkass and snobbish nature was much more emphasized. His role in the freedom fighters was established as guarding the Ring Grotto.
*** Robotnik was described as egg-shaped, wearing sunglasses, and was more comical in demeanor. He also mentioned
his all-fish diet. body-shape was getting into a FreakLabAccident with a rotten egg, which implied a similar origin to ''Script/SonicTheHedgehogBible''.
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Snively's original name was Quizley, and he was Robotnik's third cousin on his mother's side instead of his nephew.
** In the early drafts, Bunnie was in love with Rotor. This is not referenced in the final show, though Bunnie is seen dancing with Rotor during the show's intro sequence. In the comic, Bunnie was paired with Antoine after the latter realized he was getting nowhere with Sally.
nephew.



** Some [[http://archive.is/6VoWi very early prototype designs]] were recently uncovered. Sally was a human at one stage, and a proto-[[Anime/SonicX Seedrian]] at another. Bunnie had some Creator/{{Disney}}-esque stylization and was organic from the waist up (or [[http://archive.is/08YJu mechanical from the head down]] in another sketch). Robotnik, likely as a result of having no visual references, was drawn as both a cyborg-pirate thing and a green demon who looked less like Robotnik and more like [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Ganondorf]] if he were drawn by Creator/DonBluth.

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** Some [[http://archive.is/6VoWi very early prototype designs]] were recently uncovered. Sally was a human human(or perhaps humanoid) at one stage, and a proto-[[Anime/SonicX Seedrian]] at another.another. One sketch of Antoine was a humanoid with gravity defying hair and another was a muscular dog (in the final show, Antoine's species is unclear). Bunnie had some Creator/{{Disney}}-esque stylization and was organic from the waist up (or [[http://archive.is/08YJu mechanical from the head down]] in another sketch). Robotnik, likely as a result of having no visual references, was drawn as both a cyborg-pirate thing and a green demon who looked less like Robotnik and more like [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Ganondorf]] if he were drawn by Creator/DonBluth.



* At one point, a RecursiveAdaptation of the cartoon based on the video game series was planned. This was one of many attempts at making a ''[=SatAM=]'' game revolving around stealth rather than speed. Unfortunately once Creator/YujiNaka took a preview of the demo [[ExecutiveMeddling he insisted the game cease development]], due to its slow pace and due to not wanting the franchise to have too many spin-offs too quickly. Characters from [=SatAM=] make cameo appearances in ''[[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehogSpinball Sonic Spinball]]'', and ''VideoGame/SonicXTreme'', which was eventually sidelined in favor of a ''VideoGame/{{Flicky}}'' {{revival}}: ''[[VideoGame/Sonic3DFlickiesIsland Sonic 3D Blast]]''. The closest the show ever got to being adapted in a video game was ''VideoGame/SonicForces'', which used the general idea of Robotnik conquering the planet and forcing the heroes to [[LaResistance underground resistance]]... but includes none of the unique [=SatAM=] cast or settings.

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* At one point, a RecursiveAdaptation of the cartoon based on the video game series was planned. This was one of many attempts at making a ''[=SatAM=]'' game revolving around stealth rather than speed. Unfortunately once Creator/YujiNaka took a preview of the demo [[ExecutiveMeddling he insisted the game cease development]], due to its slow pace and due to not wanting the franchise to have too many spin-offs too quickly. Characters from [=SatAM=] make cameo appearances in ''[[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehogSpinball Sonic Spinball]]'', and ''VideoGame/SonicXTreme'', which was eventually sidelined in favor of a ''VideoGame/{{Flicky}}'' {{revival}}: ''[[VideoGame/Sonic3DFlickiesIsland Sonic 3D Blast]]''. The closest the show ever got to being adapted in a video game game, outside of ''Spinball'' (which had a similar plot in the Japanese manual), was ''VideoGame/SonicForces'', which used the general idea of Robotnik conquering the planet and forcing the heroes to [[LaResistance underground resistance]]... but includes none of the unique [=SatAM=] cast or settings.
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* At one point Sega was in talks with Creator/SabanEntertainment to create the show. If they went with the deal instead of Creator/DiCEntertainment, this show would have been different.
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[[caption-width-right:350:An early incarnation of the show where it was more comedic.]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:If Dr. Robotnik looked [[InNameOnly less like an Eggman]] and
more comedic.like a knock off Creator/DonBluth villain.]]
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* An [[https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(TV_series)#Development earlier]] version of [=SatAM=] was unveiled in the UK’s Sonic the Poster Mag #1. Differences include Princess Sally being more feline-like, Robotnik resembling his in-game counterpart more, and robotization simply just transforming its victims into robotic monsters. The Freedom Fighters (referred to as the Freedom Team here) are much more different by having the group based on the animals Sonic rescues in the game, with one noticeable omission being Tails, with the cartoon possibly being in development long before ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2'' was released. That said, this version of the Freedom Fighters were later reused in Fleetway’s ''ComicBook/SonicTheComic''.

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* An [[https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_(TV_series)#Development earlier]] version of [=SatAM=] was unveiled in the UK’s Sonic the Poster Mag #1. Differences include Princess Sally being more feline-like, Robotnik resembling his in-game counterpart more, and robotization simply just transforming its victims into robotic monsters. The Freedom Fighters (referred to as the Freedom Team here) are much more different by having the group based on the animals Sonic rescues in the game, with one noticeable omission being Tails, with the cartoon possibly being in development long before ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2'' was released. released (presumably, the red Flicky in the promotional art likely got swapped out for Tails mid-production). That said, this version of the Freedom Fighters were was later reused in Fleetway’s ''ComicBook/SonicTheComic''.''ComicBook/SonicTheComic'', most notably Porker Lewis and Johnny Lightfoot, and ''[=SatAm=]'' would at least have its own rabbit and walrus (Bunnie and Rotor, respectively).

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