One of the most popular toys of a generation, the Etch A Sketch has well surpassed its 60th anniversary and we here at Pocket-lint thought it only right and proper to prepare for such an auspicious occasion with a load of Etch A Sketch art.
Amazingly, people are still lovingly creating works of arts using these simple toys even in modern times where tablets, notebooks and mobile phones rule the world.
We’ve collected some of the best we could find for you to enjoy.
The Taj Mahal
We’re fairly sure not many tourists would go to the trouble of capturing their favourite spots by scribbling them out on an Etch A Sketch.
That’s what one traveller did though, creating this brilliant black and white vision of the Taj Mahal.
Is there anything more American than this view of an American Eagle backdropped by the Stars and Stripes?
Wonderfully crafted on an Etch A Sketch, this is a sight that any warm-blooded American would be proud of.
Walter White
Even all these years on, we’re still big fans of Breaking Bad.
This awesomely detailed sketch of Walter White is a fitting tribute to a brilliant show. We love all the furrowed lines on his brow and the classic dead-eyed stare.
Pulling off this level of detail with an Etch A Sketch is impressive too!
Betty Boop
Betty Boop first appeared on screens as an animated cartoon character in the 1930s. Now she’s appearing on a tiny black and white screen once again but this time in static form.
Spiderman, Spiderman, does whatever a spider can. Can he appear on an Etch A Sketch? Yes he can. He is the Spiderman.
The Beatles
The most well-known rock band of all time, have been given the Etch A Sketch treatment with each of the band members lovingly drawn out. We love that they’re even seen playing in this image too.
Tony Stark would surely be pleased with this detailed black-and-white sketch of his likeness. Complete with an explosive hero pose and an angry-looking backdrop.
Now Iron Man is made of Aluminum filings.
Windows XP?
Someone has clearly cheated with this one. It looks like a tablet has been forced into an Etch A Sketch screen so it can run Windows XP in a compact form. Makes us wonder what a colour version of the classic sketching device would look like.
Super Mario
One Mario fan has carefully drawn out everyone’s favourite plumber. Lovingly crafting the Italian for all to enjoy.
Why so serious? Well, because sketching like this is hard work and incredibly rewarding. That’s why.
An awesome representation of Heath Ledger’s joker performance from yet another clearly talented Etch A Sketch artist.
