These artworks are made from what are called either "fuse beads" or "iron beads," from companies like Perler in America, Hama in the UK, and Nabbi from Sweden. All three claim to be the "original" fuse beads, but I believe Nabbi are actually the first. I use all three for their various color gradations. It is a very fun hobby. It is time consuming and meticulous, but not tedious because it is fun.
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Marle and Crono from Chrono Trigger
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Bomberman from Super Bomberman 5 on the SNES/SFC
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The twin ships from Galaga
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Guzuta, Pinky, Akabei, and Aosuke!
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Dig Dug
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Arkanoid II: Revenge of Doh
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Shin from Area 88, my favorite shmup on the Super Famicom
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Etna from Disgaea
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A larger-scale Bomberman
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Arle and Carbunkle from Puyo Puyo 2, plus a Space Invader up in the corner.
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Marth and Sheeda from Fire Emblem on the Super Famicom.
The following three are from the SNK Gals Fighters game on the Neo Geo Pocket Color:
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Athena
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Yuri
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Mai
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Hikaru, Max, and Millia from Macross: Scrambled Valkyrie on the Super Famicom. These are big and took a lot of time to make!