Fandomstuck
| Fandom | |
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| Name(s): | Fandomstuck |
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| Scope/Focus: | Homestuck, Multi-Fandom |
| Date(s): | February 2013-ongoing Fandomstuck HQ on tumblr |
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Fandomstuck, (also known as Fandombound) is a Homestuck alternate universe. Fandomstuck works feature original characters that are anthropomorphic personifications of fandoms for various works, often embodying or parodying common fan behavior, attitudes and practices.
History
Fandomstuck traces its roots back to the friendship between the Axis Powers Hetalia and Homestuck fandoms — fans of Hetalia interjected during the various hiatuses/gigapauses in the Homestuck publication schedule to offer words of comfort and conciliation to distraught Homestuck fans. A significant number of Homestuck fans were also fans of Axis Powers Hetalia, resulting in a large overlap in the two's fanbase. This friendship and familiarity led to the common sentiment that the Hetalia fandom acted as the Homestuck fandom's Moirail.
Though it's difficult to pinpoint the introduction of Anthropomorphic Personification into the equation, it was likely the propensity of Hetalia fans for generating such personifications that birthed the first iterations of the characters. Homestuck fans, who were notable for their desire to cross over with everything, blew the initial concept out of the water. More and more fandom personifications began to crop up, including Doctor Who, Supernatural, Sherlock, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, My Little Pony, Harry Potter, and even fandom personifications of extant fanworks such as Hivefled. What began with one-off character designs and art pieces eventually grew to encompass askblogs, short comics, voice-acting, Homestuck-style 'Fanadventures', and a large tumblr-based rp community.
In late 2013, tumblr user and game developer Mistiryshak released Fandomstuck RPG, a free-to-download RPGmaker-based game featuring Fandomstuck characters.
Example Fanworks
| Examples Wanted: Editors are encouraged to add more examples or a wider variety of examples. |
Resources
- Fandomstuck HQ on Tumblr -- links/about page
- Fandomstuck on TVTropes
- Fandomstuck on Trollslum Wiki
- Fandomstuck Wiki