Sticks the Jungle Badger will play an important role in both the Sonic Boom games and Cartoon Network show of the same name.
Now that Sonic the Hedgehog is set to return in the near future with a brand new Cartoon Network show and accompanying Wii U and 3DS game, the speedy blue SEGA mascot is bringing more with him than just a fancy new scarf. In fact, Sonic will be getting a brand new friend for his journey in the upcoming Sonic Boomfranchise. So let us now introduce you to Sticks the Jungle Badger.
Entertainment Weekly has made the exclusive reveal of Sticks, whom they lovingly describe as “Crash Bandicoot, except crossed with Squirrel Baby Claire from season 6 of Lost.” Sonic’s new furry little friend is said to have a crucial role across all iterations of the Sonic Boom name, and battles her enemies with handmade weapons like a powerful boomerang.
You can head over to the Entertainment Weekly announcement page for a debut trailer of Sticks and her voice actor, Nika Futterman. The Sonic Boom TV show will premiere on Cartoon Network in time for the 2014/2015 season, while the Wii U and 3DS games that are said to serve as a prequel to the show have yet to be given a release date.
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