Warden Baoba, model from “Pokemon Let’s Go: Pikachu/Eevee”. When I think about things that LGPE did right (not much of this stuff, indeed), Baoba’s design is definitely one of them. I was afraid they’d just use a generic model for him but fortunately, GF did remember that they gave the Warden his one-off overworld sprite back in Generation I and decided to give him a full design for the new Kanto remakes. The design came out as quite memorable and even somewhat reminiscent of his original RGBY sprite (though I guess it’s just my imagination, considering what Gen I overworld sprites look like). Although it’s a pity that they didn’t acknowledge his name, which they established in HGSS. And that they never released a complete artbook for LGPE (like the one for USUM). I’d definitely want to see some concept sketches for characters such as LGPE Baoba, Bill, Jessie & James, Officer Jenny, Mr. Fuji and the like. Picture courtesy of The Models Resource.


















