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Angel from Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Angel (David Boreanaz) is a major character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He became a vampire in the 18th century, originally known as Angelus, the cruelest vampire in history. When he kills the favorite daughter of a Romani group, they punish him by returning his soul. His curse is that he can never experience true happiness, or he will lose his soul again. As Angel, he is brooding and reserved. In the 20th century, his destiny is to meet the Slayer – Buffy – and become their ally. Eventually Angel and Buffy end up falling in love. The ring signifies his Irish heritage, and he gives it to Buffy as a symbol of his affection.
Beatrice from Over the Garden Wall
Beatrice is a character in the Cartoon Network miniseries Over the Garden Wall. She and her family lived at the Old Mill. They were turned into bluebirds by the wicked Adelaide, who sends her to kidnap Wirt and Greg. However, Beatrice has a change of heart and becomes their ally, guiding the two brothers through the Unknown. Despite her grumpiness and nagging (especially towards Wirt), she is also brave and headstrong. The winged scissors make a great accessory, which clips her wings to make her human again.
Cyclops from X-Men ’97
Scott Summers, aka Cyclops, is a main character in X-Man ’97 on Disney+. When Professor X is presumed dead, he takes over as the de facto leader of the X-men. His mutant ability is that he can shoot optic energy blasts, hence his visor and sunglasses. He is the father of Nathan Summers, who goes on to become Cable. He is married to Jean Grey, though he had Nathan with her clone, Madelyne Pryor. Use the leather strap to create the shoulder and chest straps and affix it to the belt. Use velcro to affix the chest and belt buckles.
Gale of Waterdeep from Baldur’s Gate 3
Gale is a popular Companion character from the video game, Baldur’s Gate 3. He is a human Wizard, and he has a pet tressym named Tara. Gale aspires to become the greatest wizard Faerun had ever seen. Among the party, Gale is talkative and friendly with a romantic side.He was once the chosen of the goddess Mystra, and they shared an intimate relationship. He kept seeking more powerful magic to achieve a higher status. Yet ambition and hubris got the best of him, for he became a host to the Netherese destruction orb. Now he must consume magic items to keep the Weave, the raw material from which magic is woven, at bay.
Lisa Lisa
Lisa Lisa is a character in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 2: Battle Tendency. She is the Hamon coach for Joseph Joestar and Caesar Zeppeli. The trio resolve to defeat the Pillar Men and prevent them from obtaining the Red Stone of Aja. Lisa Lisa is a master Hamon user, with a cool, collected resolve. Her full name is Elizabeth Joestar, since she’s actually Joseph’s mother.
Target Lady
Target Lady is a character originally featured on Saturday Night Live. Played by the hilarious Kristen Wiig, she is a quirky yet enthusiastic Target employee. She reprises this role in the new Target commercials.
The Boulet Brothers
The Boulet Brothers are a drag artist duo, consisting of Dracmorda Boulet and Swanthula Boulet. They are well known in the alternative drag and nightlife scene. They produce and host The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, a reality competition show that features dark, horror-themed drag looks. Their looks are always matching, often in black and red with latex and velvet fabric choices.
Kars
Kars is a primary antagonist in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 2: Battle Tendency. He is one of the Pillar Men, four immortal beings who designed the Stone Mask (which turned Dio into a vampire). Joseph Joestar and Caesar Zeppeli must defeat them using Hamon. Kars seeks the Red Stone of Aja, which will grant him the ability to endure sunlight and reach his ultimate form. Aside from his superior strength and speed, he wields razor sharp blades from his gauntlets. A notable Kars moment is when he uses Lisa Lisa’s leg as a guitar.
Alice from The Penguins of Madagascar
Alice is the main antagonist of The Penguins of Madagascar series, a Nickelodeon spinoff of the Dreamworks movie. She is a zookeeper, though she doesn’t seem to enjoy her job. Instead she relies on a voice automated robot to avoid annoying tour group questions. Alice and the penguins have a mutual dislike for each other, and she believes they’re always scheming.
Annabeth Chase (2023)
Annabeth Chase (Leah Jeffries) is a major character in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, streaming on Disney+. Based on the novels by Rick Riordan, Annabeth is a fourteen year old demigod or “half-blood.” She’s the daughter of Athena, goddess of wisdom and war. She ran away from home at seven and traveled with Luke and Thalia. Grover also escorted her to Camp Half Blood. She meets Percy at camp and recruits him for Capture the Flag, using him as a distraction to win the game. Luke describes her as “six steps ahead of everyone else,” a nod to her infallible intelligence and strategy. Her major ambition is to go on a quest, and she joins Percy and Grover to find Zeus’ master bolt. Her signature accessory is her Yankees cap, a gift from her mother, which renders the wearer invisible.
