Stobotnik
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Stobotnik[2] is a popular ship in slash fiction between Agent Stone and Doctor Ivo Robotnik, two fictional characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise. Stobotnik is a portmanteau of "Stone" and "Robotnik".
Background
[edit]Agent Stone and Doctor Robotnik[a] both first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog (2020). Both are antagonists who have appeared in all of the films in the franchise. Robotnik is a mad scientist looking to rule humanity, and Stone is Robotnik's assistant and sidekick looking to aid him in his goals. The two are in a seemingly toxic relationship from the start, but their relationship seems to strengthen over the course of the films.[2]
After Robotnik being banished to the Mushroom Planet in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022), Stone becomes a barista at the Mean Bean Coffee Shop, down about his disappearance.[3] However, when he hears the news of his return, he is immediately excited about it.[3] In Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024), Robotnik revealed how he truly felt about Stone prior to the Eclipse Cannon's explosion.[4]
Stone was originally going to have a minor role in the first film, but Jim Carrey's improvisation turned Stone into a sycophant subordinate to Robotnik.[3][5][6]
History
[edit]After the release of Sonic the Hedgehog (2020), Agent Stone was well-received by the Sonic fandom and was immediately shipped with Doctor Robotnik, inspiring fan art and fan fictions.[3][5][7][8][9]
Response
[edit]Lee Majdoub, who portrays Agent Stone in the films, has positively acknowledged the shipping and encourages it.[5][9][10] Furthermore, Jim Carrey, who portrays Doctor Robotnik in the films, acknowledges the fact that there may be something going on between the two characters.[5][10]
Notes
[edit]- ^ The Doctor Robotnik of the films is from a different universe than that of the games.
References
[edit]- ^ Vejvoda, Jim (December 11, 2024). "New Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Poster Parodies This 2008 Christmas Rom Com". IGN. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ a b Shepard, Kenneth (January 13, 2025). "After Sonic 3, Fans Are Going Ham On Gay Edits Of Eggman And His Henchman". Kotaku. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Chang, Kee (April 9, 2022). "Next Level: Lee Majdoub". Anthem Magazine. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ Garcia, Bella (January 21, 2025). "Robotnik & Stone's Emotional Final Sonic 3 Scene Explained By Director: "Something We're All Really Proud Of"". Screen Rant. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Park, Gene (February 21, 2020). "Lee Majdoub, 'Sonic the Hedgehog's' breakout star, talks 'shipping' and diversity in the country's biggest movie". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ Gheciu, Alex Nino (December 20, 2024). "'Sonic 3' star Lee Majdoub says Jim Carrey helped turn his bit part into a breakout role". Toronto Star. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ Lawrence, Briana (April 8, 2022). "Agent Stone Pining After Robotnik Is Even More Obvious in 'Sonic 2'". The Mary Sue. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ King, Jade (March 29, 2022). "Doctor Eggman And Agent Stone Need To Hurry Up And Kiss Already". TheGamer. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ a b Treese, Tyler (May 23, 2022). "Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Interview: Lee Majdoub on Agent Stone's Evolution and Fandom". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ a b Henley, Stacey (April 6, 2022). "Sonic The Hedgehog's Agent Stone Actor Lee Majdoub Loves Fans Shipping Him And Robotnik". TheGamer. Retrieved May 18, 2025.