Wii anticipation: show us those Miis

by Alisha Karabinus { Nov 8th 2006 at 7:57AM }

Mii-maker, Mii-maker, make me a Mii ... how many of you can't wait to get your hands on your spankin' new Wii, just to fiddle with the Mii creation? Not to fret -- remember that homebrewed Mii creator that we told you about last month? At the time, a few of you ponied up and showed off your Miis, but we crave more Mii action.

And since we'd never ask you for something we wouldn't do... check after the jump for Miis from the Wii Fanboy staff. In just a few weeks, we'll be breaking these bad boys out for real. But for now, get creative. Break out Photoshop if you want to for a few coloring changes that you won't be able to do on the real deal. It's okay to cheat, 'cause this one's just practice. Then grab a screencap and link the results in the comments. Tell us what you like and don't like about the process and the results Let's get our Miis parading around on a test drive!

Alisha: Shenanigans, says I, because I know there are plenty of people out there who appreciate the fun of frequent hair dyeing. Where's the love for us, Nintendo? The Mii hair colors are so bland, so normal, so ... natural. I had to change it up and add my current haircolor. I'm going to be sad when I have to settle for plain ol' brown on my real Mii. Otherwise, though, these are great! For such a simple creation process, you can really get a lot of detail ... and shifting an eyebrow or a hairline can change the whole look. It's a pretty good likeness.

At first, I thought the plain look of the bodies would bother me a little, but I've decided I like the stylized aspect of the Miis. Puts the focus on the personalization you can have -- the little touches that make each one unique.

Dave: Yes, I have a big old fat head and thanks Nintendo for allowing me to represent it, in all its huge glory, on my Nintendo Wii. As for shirt color, I didn't think about it and now my Mii ended up looking like some fat-headed Ensign about to get a Klingon dropkick to the chest. At least let me make my Mii's body fat!

Other than that, my hair is pretty spot-on (messy and dangerously allergic to a trimming) and my nose is appropriate enough. The eyes look close enough and my face is often affixed with a dumb smile like the one represented here. Lookin' good Dave, lookin' good.

Nikki: The more I look at my Mii avatar I think, "gah, do I really look that much like an emo-art-kid?!?" Okay, I don't wear black all the time, I promise. Yes, I usually sport a ditsy smile on my face that shines on through the day with the exception of sitting in class. My eyes, skin and glasses are close enough for me to accept. I had to adjust to the caricature feel of it but I've grown to admire this look. I think a lot of people are going to have a blast creating their friends and family members in an overly humorous and embarrassing way.

Jason: Thank you, Nintendo, for allowing me to recreate my beautiful self in your hardware. That devilishly handsome grin. Those piercing eyes. That immaculate hairstyle. And yes, I'm actually this good looking. What Nintendo is allowing here is a way to represent oneself in an online space with some measure of uniformity. This has been done before, of course, but on a console, it's something new. I had no trouble creating an avatar that generally looked like me, though I thought the head selection was a bit limited (despite the caricature vibe, I'd like some smaller options as well). Luckily for teens everywhere, the Mii creator does not allow for acne.

[Continued props to Joystiq reader Yann, who originally made this awesome tool!]

Tags: Mii, Nintendo, Wii

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Zan @ Nov 8th 2006 9:02AM

The Wii version probably is alot better if you ask me...

Neko Tsukimi @ Nov 8th 2006 9:26AM

This is Mii!

http://img197.imageshack.us/my.php?image=miifr2.png

I'm glad they have an option for people with slits for eyes. My eyes disappear when I smile. Skin color though... I'm not that dark... Nor am I red (the other lighter choice) so I guess when I get my Wii, I'll see what I can do.

RupeeClock @ Nov 8th 2006 9:30AM

Zan, of course the Wii version will be better, this is only a fan emulation.

Here's my wonderful rendition of Brock from the Pokémon series, you know it's awesome.

http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/3996/brockmiibk9.png

Tom T. @ Nov 8th 2006 9:42AM

Woo hoo. Look at mii. :-) Tom:

http://www.glamnesia.com/mii1.jpg

i know i read that they chose to keep it simple, rather than provide an overwhelming array of customizations. But i found it a little lacking in real-world variety. perhaps they can fix that situation by providing optional online expansion packs (plus user customization/import/posting of new elements) via WiiCconnect24. that would be a nice enhancement, and lots of fun. some clothing would really be nice too, rather than the beatnick-only look.

it would be cool if people started posting both their mii and their own real image so we could compare/contrast and see who the really talented (not me!) mii artists are.

here my dual mug shot:

http://www.glamnesia.com/mii3.jpg

ps - amazing tool, yann!

Egon Pax @ Nov 8th 2006 9:56AM

http://img314.imageshack.us/img314/3892/mii2cs5.png

It'sa me! Mario.... no wait...

Here's my Mii creation. And for a Mii character it comes pretty close to a real life me. However, my hair is MUCH cooler in real life. :P

JK.

Tom T. @ Nov 8th 2006 10:04AM

sorry, i couldn't resist. presenting:

suzie blow-up doll (as a mii:)

http://www.glamnesia.com/suzie.jpg

;-) TT

potatopete @ Nov 8th 2006 10:51AM

If only I had that facial hair

potatopete @ Nov 8th 2006 10:52AM

http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?image=miiwg3.png

C.A. @ Nov 8th 2006 10:56AM

Ok, here's what I got.

http://img354.imageshack.us/my.php?image=miilg7.png

I think it's a pretty good likeness, the only shortfall is I have a full beard. I can't wait to play!!!!

C.A. @ Nov 8th 2006 10:59AM

@PotatoPete,

LOL, I swear I didn't copy you! We must be long lost brothers or something!

Kyle @ Nov 8th 2006 12:29PM

http://www.kylezwarich.ca/images/mii.jpg

Kickin' ur a$$ in Mii Boxing wearing Gucci linens and aviators

Alisha Karabinus @ Nov 8th 2006 2:07PM

Okay, in the Opera album, whoever did Michael Jackson is a genius. It's totally recognizable.

@Tom - I agree with you, as I'd like a few more options, at least with hair and face. I don't mind the body so much, as that's pretty traditional thing (big heads, stylized, uniform bodies), but it's not inclusive when there are features that are left out... like other hair colors and say, piercings. Or big, bushy beards.

I know they can't possibly include everything, and I'm not complaining -- I like the interface. I just want a little bit more is all.