Nintendo Fan Turns Game Boy & DS Consoles Into Magical Pokémon Gardens

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One talented Nintendo fan has expertly hand-crafted Pokémon terrariums using recycled Game Boy and DS consoles and shells, turning the old handhelds into magical garden sculptures. The series has been a Nintendo staple since 1996's release of Pokémon Red and Blue on the Game Boy. Due to the games' charming and varied characters, many artists and crafters flock to the series for inspiration for their own work, designing impressive Pokémon-inspired sculptures.

Pokémon has often drawn the attention of skilled and accomplished artists, leading to many whimsical and adorable creations frequently shared across the internet. There are currently hundreds of pocket monsters in the series' roster, offering near-endless opportunities for fan creations based on designers' favorite 'mons, and that's without considering the many environments, towns, NPCs, and other characters and inspirations found throughout the franchise. The excitement surrounding new game releases and new DLC announcements often causes an uptick in artistic creations, something which has recently been seen following the new announcement of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which led to one speedy crafter's expertly sewn Sprigatito beanie made just hours after the new Starter was revealed.

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Artist WakuWaku Winnie has gained adoration from fans of Nintendo due to their beautiful hand-crafted "GameBoy Gardens," which feature not only Pokémon, but also other classic franchises including Kirby and Animal Crossing. Using replacement and recycled shells of classic handheld Game Boy and DS consoles, WakuWaku Winnie creates aesthetically pleasing and cozy homes for fan-favorite characters, which are then