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You know the saying "Be care what you post on the internet, because it might stay there forever?" Well, the opposite is true: Be careful what you delete, because you might lose it forever. I will forever regret deleting the first video I ever uploaded to YouTube. Was it good? No; but it was my first video.

five years from now, this will be embarrassing. ten years from now, this will be a fascinating glimpse into the person you once were and the world around you. NEVER DELETE ANYTHING !!!!

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Sounds to me like Donkey Kong Bananza would have been a good place for this guy to appear, eh?

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Next Twitch Stream: Cosmic Ricky

In my next Twitch stream, I am going to start working on a digital drawing based off of this old drawing:

However, I am going to be making a number of differences. Basically, I'm retconning Angel Ricky into something else: Cosmic Ricky Raptor.

No idea when my next stream will be, though. It might be later today, but I haven't committed to it, yet.

Whenever it is, I hope you'll be there: twitch.tv/max_erikson

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Ricky Raptor Age Line

This is what I was working on during my last four livestreams on Twitch.

It's based off this old drawing I made in 2017:

You can buy this as a sticker in my merch store: https://streamlabs.com/maxfullvids/merch

Also, please follow me on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/max_erikson

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Yes.

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That's an Interesting Contrap- What the...?

While I was by the pier in Vancouver, I noticed this cool-looking contraption in the distance. I got closer to get a better look and take a picture, but as I need, I noticed something further behind it that REALLY caught me off-guard: a Chevron station in the middle of the river. Just…floating there in the water. A Chevron station. I'm guessing it's a place for boats to refuel???

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Anime Revo in Vancouver

While I was taking photos in Vancouver during an unrelated event, I ran into a pair of siblings cosplaying as the Kagamine Twins, and I took their picture.

They told me that there was a convention going on by the pier.

This sparked my interest, and I headed over.

This is outside the Vancouver Convention Centre, where a bunch of cosplayers had gathered for Anime Revo, and I got to work taking pictures.

Here are the photos that I took.

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maX the Vtuber Returns to Twitch with Ricky Raptor!

So today, I hosted my first official livestream on Twitch in about two years! During the stream, I made this:

It's a digital colour version of a paper drawing I drew last year.

(This one.)

This is actually one of my goals with my livestreams going forward. I'm going through my folder of Ricky Raptor drawings and creating a digital counterpart for each one that doesn't already have one.

You see all these drawings? I'm going to make digital versions of most of them!

I haven't decided when my next stream is going to be. For now, I'm going to play it by ear. I might start doing other things on stream at some point, like playing video games, but Ricky Raptor stuff is what I have planned!

Go check out my Twitch follow and drop me a follow!

Also, I have a merch store.

OK, thank you for reading, bye!

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maX's Return to Twitch?

I am going to have my official Twitch re-debut on either this Wednesday or next Sunday. I might still do a test stream or two before then. During the official stream, I will be making a digital version of this drawing:

www.twitch.tv/max_erikson

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My New Discord Server

Here is the permanent invite link for my new Discord server, Studio maX: discord.gg/fMK4kkHpxY

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Drawing Plans for Ricky Raptor Adventures Remake

Here is what I was planning to do for the drawings in the canceled remake of Ricky Raptor Adventures.

Rip, Rock, & Roll!

Enter Ricky Raptor – remake already drawn

Family Matters – remake already drawn

The Lightning Sphere – remake already drawn

During the Storm, a Star is Found – Ricky carrying Milica; Trisha in the background

A Search for Lovers, Hunted by Haters – Chase saving Jabuno from the gargoyles

The Water Sphere – Aqua Viper, Ricky Raptor and Hikari charging at each other

Family Reunion – add colour to original

A Hero's Stage: The World-Faring Star Blazer! - add colour to Attack on Rosan Palace

The Fire Sphere – add colour to original

Doppelgangers – an injured Kreena, covered in ice, her wings out, and her fangs bared

The Rock Sphere – add colour to original

Kyo Attacks – Kyo swinging his dagger; his robotic eye, visible

Home Improvement – Hikari chasing Jolty towards Jenny

Enter Jacky Tyrone – redraw original

Mayhem in the Woods: Melfina's Mission of Love – Melfina, looking concerned at a vial, while chibi versions of Team Raptor (minus Hikari) chase each other above her

The Grass Sphere – a closeup of Kabuto, holding his katana, which has a reflection of Liliput, horizontally

The Tainted Dragon and the Heart-Broken Hero – Ricky and Jessica riding on Seth, with Hikari on the side

The Wind Sphere – add colour to The Wind Sphere, Part 1

The Winter Spirit's Sonata – Tammy, with a sad face, playing the Crystal Ocarina while it snows

The Ice Sphere – Ricky dodging Sheeld's sword, while Sheeld blocks Chase's kick with his shield

A Rogue's Welcome – add colour to original

Ricky Raptor vs. Jacky Tyrone, Part 1 – Kyo juggling the first four Zeactpher Spheres

Ricky Raptor vs. Jacky Tyrone, Part 2 – redraw original

Holiday – Jessica grabbing Jacky's hand as he is walking away

Kyo's Flying Castle, Part 1 – redraw original (but with metal eye-patch on his left eye, and the sclera black in his right eye)

Kyo's Flying Castle, Part 2 – the back of Kyo's head, Team Raptor charging at him above that

The First Adventure Ends – Ricky and Jenny hugging and staring longingly into each other's eyes

The Pearl of Light

First Love – a back view of Ricky and Shion, sitting on a bench and holding hands, logo on bottom

The Cat Thief and the Shard of Light – add colour to original

The Death of Ricky Raptor – add colour to The Death and Return of Ricky Raptor

The Return of Ricky Raptor – add colour to Destryo Destruction

The Mother's Flower and the Doctor's Monster – add colour to original

The Forest in the Clouds – Min being restrained by vines, while Dr. Drasil talks down to him

Couples' Competition – redraw original

Troubled Waters – redraw original

Triple Threat – add colour to original

Game Over – an homage to the original, with Amy replacing Jenny, Geo replacing Game Wire, and no spacesuits

Hot Crisis: A Race at the Volcanic Mountain Range! - redraw original

Hot-Footed, with a Volcanic Temper – add colour to original

The Dual Spirit: Dusk and Dawn – Ricky and Jacky glare at each other while Dawn claps

Frost and Flames – redraw original, with Jenny in casual clothes

Mending the Broken Heart – redraw original

Hot-Blooded and Cold-Hearted – Valentina in the centre, Claude and Philippe to either side, Del Coca above

Cretaceous Horror – a split view of Amy and Ricky fighting Skull Rex

Love and Life – add colour to Hikari and the Labyrinth of Shadows

Cold Shoulder – redraw original

Diamonds are a Girl's Worst Enemy – redraw original

I Went to Space for My Birthday. What Did You Do? - Kyushi driving his Cat Rover

Unfair Ferocious Obstacle – Chase and Jenny, in spacesuits, running in the lower right, a closeup of Game Wire smiling in the upper left

Tickets to Horror – Ingrid striking a pose, with chibi versions of Team Raptor reacting on the bottom

A Game of Hope or Horror – redraw A Game of Life or Death

Adventures in the Spirit Realm – redraw Spirited Away or Shion's Palace

The End of All Things – add colour to original

The Second Adventure Ends – Ricky and Jenny watering their rainbow sunflower

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10 Year Anniversary of Ricky Raptor Adventures

Today marks the 10-year anniversary of when I started uploading my first series of story drawings, Ricky Raptor Adventures: Rip, Rock, & Roll! to DeviantArt!

I want to do some things to celebrate. First off, I would like to announce that I plan on returning to livestreaming on Twitch. I haven't decided on a date yet, and I've definitely been dragging my feet on it in general...but when I start, I'll be doing art streams where I make digital versions of a bunch of my Ricky Raptor-related drawings.

As part of my preparations for this, I'm going to create a new Discord server to promote my Twitch channel and Ricky Raptor in general. I will set it up today and post the invite link to my Tumblr either today or tomorrow.

I am also going to share on Tumblr what my plans were for the cancelled remake of Ricky Raptor Adventures. I already shared a little bit of that back in May or June, but I want to share what I was planning to do with the actual drawings.

That's all I have planned for now...but I really want to do more. Well, technically there are two more things I am already doing: wearing a Ricky Raptor T-shirt and eating Christmas cookies that I baked yesterday. :D However, throughout the day, I will think more about what to do, and then maybe post it to Tumblr. Anyway, let's get the day started and rip, rock, and roll!

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I think no TV series should last more than five seasons. Not because the show is guaranteed a drop in quality after that point, but because the fanbase is.

-Max Erikson, 2025

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I find it annoying how a lot of social media websites are now making so that you need an account just to SEE what's on there. Like...why would I make an account if I don't know what's on there? WHY?!

a tumblr account should enable you to see everything on other social media sites without making an account there. like a student visa.

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I need ideas for rom-com shenanigans at a tech expo. Is anybody willing share?

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Band name idea: Baseball Bat of Smash

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All of the Fan Art I made since leaving Tumblr

The Mouse is Free

First uploaded to DeviantArt in 2024. Part of my unofficial "Mouse on Strike" series.

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Mario Gold

First uploaded to DA in 2024. I was inspired to draw this after posting this: https://www.deviantart.com/maxerikson/journal/I-found-my-old-fan-fiction-1011508303

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maX's Mickey the Mouse (aka Mousey Mick)

First posted in 2024, my take on the now-public domain character of Mickey Mouse.

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How I Would Rewrite: Dragon Ball Z

For more info, go here: https://www.deviantart.com/maxerikson/art/How-I-Would-Rewrite-Dragon-Ball-Z-1091291784

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How I Would Rewrite: Sonic Forces

For more info, go here: https://www.deviantart.com/maxerikson/art/How-I-Would-Rewrite-Sonic-Forces-1142148366

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The Mouse vs. Artificial Intelligence

Part of my unofficial "The Mouse on Strike" series.