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'''Pachimari''' is a fictional character within the universe of ''[[Overwatch]]''. It is a creature that resembles an upside-down cartoon turnip with a smiling face and green tentacles instead of leaves. Pachimari can be seen in-game in various forms, such as graphics on signs and buildings and as plush toys that can be interacted with. Pachimari is also featured in a [[Player Icons|player icon]] and several [[sprays]]. Pachimari is in the top floor of [[Hanamura]] and various other maps.
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'''Pachimari''' is a fictional character. It is a creature that resembles an onion with a smiling face and green tentacles. Pachimari appear in multiple forms of media including signs, plush dolls, UFO catchers, films, and on clothing.
   
 
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File:Pachimari.png|A Pachimari plush on a table in the MV-261 Orca on [[Control]] maps
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File:Pachimari.png|A Pachimari plush on a table in the [[MV-261 Orca]] on [[Control]] maps
 
File:AMIC Junkers in Hanamura Arcade.png|Roadhog stealing Pachimari plushes as seen in ''[[A Moment in Crime]]''
  
File:AMIC Junkers in Hanamura Arcade.png|Roadhog stealing Pachimari plushes as seen in ''[[A Moment in Crime]]''
 
File:PI Pachimari.png|Pachimari player icon
  
File:PI Pachimari.png|Pachimari player icon
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*The sounds that the Pachimari plushes make when hit were created by Justin DeCloedt using a squeaky toy and a baby rattle.<ref>2016-09-02, [https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/50swfk/ama_request_the_overwatch_sound_design_team/d772but AMA Request - The Overwatch Sound design team] Paul Lackey, ''Reddit'', accessed on 2016-10-10</ref>
  
*The sounds that the Pachimari plushes make when hit were created by Justin DeCloedt using a squeaky toy and a baby rattle.<ref>2016-09-02, [https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/50swfk/ama_request_the_overwatch_sound_design_team/d772but AMA Request - The Overwatch Sound design team] Paul Lackey, ''Reddit'', accessed on 2016-10-10</ref>
   
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*Real life Pachimari plushes are available from Blizzard's Gear Store.
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*A real life Pachimari plush was part of the online merchandise sale for [[BlizzCon 2016]].<ref>2016-10-05, [https://blizzcon.com/en-us/news/20303859 BlizzCon® 2016 Online Merchandise Sale Begins October 12 – Sneak Peek!] ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2016-10-10</ref>
  
   
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*Pachimari will temporarily feature in an ''Overwatch''-themed event in ''[[Heroes of the Storm]]''.<ref>2017-09-15, [http://heroes.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/ana-junkrat-volskaya-foundry-map-coming-nexus Blizzard Virtual Press Tour: Ana, Junkrat and Volskaya Foundry Map coming to the Nexus]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2017-09-17</ref>
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*Pachimari were temporarily featured in an ''Overwatch''-themed event in ''[[Heroes of the Storm]]''.<ref>2017-09-15, [http://heroes.blizzplanet.com/blog/comments/ana-junkrat-volskaya-foundry-map-coming-nexus Blizzard Virtual Press Tour: Ana, Junkrat and Volskaya Foundry Map coming to the Nexus]. ''Blizzplanet'', accessed on 2017-09-17</ref>
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**Pachimari will also become themed sprays in ''[[Heroes of the Storm]]''.
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**Pachimari also became themed sprays in ''[[Heroes of the Storm]]''.
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*The creation of Pachimari came out of the need for toys in Hanamura's UFO catchers. It was designed by concept artist David Kang who was inspired by the Korean word for onion which sounds like "pa."<ref>2017-11-29, [https://kotaku.com/overwatchs-little-onion-octopus-has-become-a-sensation-1820855871 Overwatch's Little Onion Octopus Has Become A Sensation] ''Kotaku''. Accessed on 2017-12-24.</ref>
   
 
==References==
  
==References==

Revision as of 06:14, 24 December 2017

Pachimari is a fictional character. It is a creature that resembles an onion with a smiling face and green tentacles. Pachimari appear in multiple forms of media including signs, plush dolls, UFO catchers, films, and on clothing.

Gallery

  • A Pachimari plush on a table in the MV-261 Orca on Control maps

    A Pachimari plush on a table in the MV-261 Orca on Control maps

  • Roadhog stealing Pachimari plushes as seen in A Moment in Crime

    Roadhog stealing Pachimari plushes as seen in A Moment in Crime

  • Pachimari player icon

    Pachimari player icon

  • Catcher spray

    Catcher spray

  • Pachimari spray

    Pachimari spray

  • Roadhog's Gotcha spray

    Roadhog's Gotcha spray

  • Roadhog's Grand Theft spray

    Roadhog's Grand Theft spray

  • The Pachimari in Hearthstone's Mean Streets of Gadgetzan board.

    The Pachimari in Hearthstone's Mean Streets of Gadgetzan board.

Trivia

  • Roadhog is frequently depicted stealing Pachimari plushes, implying that he has a liking for them.
  • The sounds that the Pachimari plushes make when hit were created by Justin DeCloedt using a squeaky toy and a baby rattle.[1]
  • Real life Pachimari plushes are available from Blizzard's Gear Store.
  • The creation of Pachimari came out of the need for toys in Hanamura's UFO catchers. It was designed by concept artist David Kang who was inspired by the Korean word for onion which sounds like "pa."[3]

References

  1. ↑ 2016-09-02, AMA Request - The Overwatch Sound design team Paul Lackey, Reddit, accessed on 2016-10-10
  2. ↑ 2017-09-15, Blizzard Virtual Press Tour: Ana, Junkrat and Volskaya Foundry Map coming to the Nexus. Blizzplanet, accessed on 2017-09-17
  3. ↑ 2017-11-29, Overwatch's Little Onion Octopus Has Become A Sensation Kotaku. Accessed on 2017-12-24.
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