The first time I posted a version of this illustration was in 2022, with around 75 objects (Original post here: LINK). I wanted something to keep me busy through Covid and the nostalgia bug hit hard.
It’s a piece I’ve often revisited and will probably continue to do so. The object count is now at 263. Everything in this image had a presence in my life somewhere between 1983 and 1999, and for the most part I’ve chosen to draw the real life products of IPs I enjoyed, like Super Mario. I could have just drawn the character but I thought it was more fun in the style of the Mario pillow pal I cozied up with when watching TV.
The original post really resonated with people and I’m hoping this one does as well. There are some deep cuts! I’ll be curious if everything is remembered.
Thanks also to u/Crazy_old_maurice_17 for commenting in the old post a few days ago, which inspired me to do this update.
Read more: Born In ’83. Posting an Updated Illustration From 4 Years Ago of the Stuff That Shaped My Life In the 80’s and 90’s Here’s an interesting post from https://reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/1tbr0td/born_in_83_posting_an_updated_illustration_from_4/: The first time I posted a version of this illustration was in 2022, with around 75 objects (Original post here: LINK). I wanted something to keep me busy through Covid and the nostalgia bug hit hard. It’s a piece I’ve often revisited and will probably continue to do so. The object count is now at More here: Born In ’83. Posting an Updated Illustration From 4 Years Ago of the Stuff That Shaped My Life In the 80’s and 90’s