Art & Design,Visual ArtJUL 14, 2025

This Artist Shows How Beloved Characters Have Evolved Over Time (24 Pics)

Over the years, many beloved characters have changed a lot — from their early days on TV or in games to how we see them now. Artist Richietoons brings these changes to life by showing how famous characters like Woody Woodpecker, Mario, Sonic, and Tom and Jerry have evolved through time.

This collection highlights the fun journey of these icons, reminding us how their designs reflect different eras and styles. It’s a cool way to see how characters grow and stay fresh while still keeping the charm we all love.

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#1 "Donald Fauntleroy Duck Meets Donald"

#2 "Porky Pig; 89 Years And That's Not All Folks"

#3 "Droopy: Always Happy Through Time"

#4 "Dippy Wang Meets Goofy"

#5 "Garfield Through Time"

#6 "Pluto Meets Pluto"

#7 "Popeye; Before And After"

#8 "Sonic Through Time (33 Years)"

#9 "Woody Woodpecker 1940-2024"

#10 "Tom And Jerry; The Passing Of The Years (1940 - 2024)"

#11 "Mario Meeting Mario"

#12 "Horace Meets Horace"

#13 "Goofy Jr (1951) vs. Max Goof (1995)"

#14 "90th Anniversary Tribute To Donald"

#15 "Donkey Kong, Pauline And Mario From 1983 Until Now"

#16 "Pete's 100th Anniversary, 1925 - 2025, As A Fun Fact; In His First Design He Was A Bear"

#17 "Gyro Gearloose Before And After"

#18 "From Mr. Slicker To Mortimer Mouse"

#19 "Alvin And The Chipmunkverse"

#20 "Peg Leg Pete Meets Pete"