Gravity Falls Axolotl - Blog Posts

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You know, I have a tradition of re-watching “Gravity Falls” every summer, which appeared back when the first season was just coming out.

But since I read Flat Dreams a few years ago and, one might say, EVERYTHING related to this amazing fanfic, the item “re-watch Gravity Falls” has also added the item “re-read Flat World, etc.”

I can’t find words to express my gratitude not only for the "best summer", but also for this masterpiece among fanfictions!!!

And every time, like the first time, my heart breaks into pieces at this moment... (/T~T)/

“Sleep,” he says. “I am here.”

Random question: What does Bill say in his death in reverse in your language?

The only languages I understood what he says were English, European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese.

In European Portuguese he says: "A-X-O-L-O-L-T, my time to burn has come. I invoke the ancient power that will make me reappear!"

And in Brazilian Portuguese he says:

"You shouldn't have left where you came from. What do you think you're doing, you old man?!"

I'm genuinely curious about the other languages.

EDIT: here's a link to a multi language video of his death in reverse, in case you need it: https://youtu.be/Bep5B9Wo1bc?si=JfNTwvP-XlVR6sCF

Your theory makes so much sense!!

Thanks for answering my questions :D

Okay, if Stanford got rid of Frilliam, who is this axolotl?

Is it Stanley's pet? Did he buy it?

I know this isn't a big deal, probably it's just an easter egg or something, but I'm curious about it.

I drew this, idk why, I think I just felt like I should.

(I don't usually draw, I don't even know how to draw and I don't like painting, it's just a random sketch)

If I don't get lazy maybe I'll make a digital version of it.

Okay, if Stanford got rid of Frilliam, who is this axolotl?

Is it Stanley's pet? Did he buy it?

I know this isn't a big deal, probably it's just an easter egg or something, but I'm curious about it.

Well Needed Rest

I had a lot of fun with this last frame c:

New Home

I don't think the Axolotl would have an actual home that they stay in, more so they just travel around keeping an eye on things, but with their discovery of Bill they decided to make a home for him.

I just realized I used the wrong color for Bill's speech- Sorry if that causes any confusion.

A Meeting

Turns out, I'm not that great at writing ^^'

But I at least had fun with this, and I don't think it turned out too bad.

I've never made an au before, actually I'm not entirely sure if this already exists, but lately this concept has not left my head. I tried looking to see if this idea has already been used, and I didn't see anything but I also wouldn't be surprised if I just didn't look hard enough ^^'

Anyways, the idea is that after Bill destroys his dimension, the Axolotl shows up. Maybe the death of a dimension isn't all too uncommon, but a dimension being destroyed by someone is what catches the Axolotls attention. They want to deal with this threat before it can do anymore damage to any other dimensions, or at least that was the thought until they find a scared Bill. The Axolotl adopts Bill, teaches him how to use his powers, and eventually thinks Bill has learned enough to finally give him his first big task, to watch over dimension 46'\. There's still things about it I'd have to figure out, but this is at least a start. c:

I thought it'd be fun to try and include the Axolotl's influence on Bill in his design, and while I don't necessarily view Bill as being a god himself, I also wanted to make his design appear god-like from being raised by the Axolotl. Hence the floating hat, fancy bow, and ribbon/cape thing. For the colors I wanted more of a friendlier, cosy yellow instead of the bright, hazard yellow canon Bill is. Instead of black for the hat and bow I used a dark blue because it felt more space themed, and then I tried using the same light blue as the Axolotl to tie them together. Lastly, I added two little triangles floating around Bill that I imagine chipped off him from when he destroyed his dimension, not really too important to the design, I just thought it was fun ^^'

I think Bill would still be quite chaotic and has fun doing weird things, but he never does anything to intentionally cause harm. Sometimes he can get a bit carried away with his shenanigans though!

I know practically nothing about The Axolotl, but knowing that a silly looking creature runs(?) the universe is enough for me to love them

Do yall wanna be my Axolot plushie!?

I promise I’ll update the comic eventually- I’m procrastinating hardcore let me live my life- Here, have a silly goofy snippet of lil stan making a new friend… Introducing, SHANKLIN 2!!! It’s like Shanklin the first, except this one is an alien so it’s different. Pretty silly.

Gee wonder what THAT was all about- Sure hope our lil Ford didn’t accidentally summon a DEMON or somthing. That would be pretty foolish if you ask me.

WOAH! Updates? Hope you enjoyed part 7- One more part left and that’s the end of CHAPTER 1 with this fun lil au of mine. I have it all plotted out on a word document trust- Just gotta have faith in the process yk? lol. But I’ll leave you in suspense once again, cuz cliffhangers are the best.

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Idk guys- Something tells me our friend AXOLOTL doesn’t have a lot of experience in convincing small children to follow them into mysterious wormholes. Sure, Stan happens to be a sad little kid, but he’s a sad little kid WITHOUT A DEATH WISH! What could and Lottie possibly be planning…

Oh wow I actually posted. Had a bit of art block- And if there’s something I know, it’s to not FORCE yourself to draw if you don’t have to. If your art is feeling like a chore- TAKE A BREAK. It’s supposed to be fun lol. But yeah. WOOPIE! Waddea know, another cliffhanger!

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*Slaps comic onto table* “Here she is, ain’t she a beaut?”

Oh Ford you sweet summer child, let’s see what nonsense this so called “lead” takes you to… The circus is a direct reference to the Lost Legends comics if you’re wondering and yeah. lol. Hope you enjoyed this one, it was EXTRA TEDIOUS-

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Just a funny thing I suppose, mainly just putting off working on the next comic- Yk how it be lol teehee Lil Stanley and his fun adventures-

3 BUCK STAN SORTA MASTERPOST

(Just to make it easier tbh)

Part 1

Part 1 1/2

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Extras:

Aftermath designs

Theraprism wholesome aftermath

Doodles

More doodles?

Explanation for those who are new:

3 Buck Stan is an AU in which Stanley Pines is yoinked up by our favorite resident AXOLOTL and is enlisted to preform a variety of intergalactic tasks. Meanwhile, Stanford Pines is having an aneurism over his lost brother and will end up making some unsavory deals with a certain triangular individual… Have I mentioned that they are both young children in this? Imagine it as “Pines twins and Bill getting therapy speedrun” because AXOLOTL decided to intervene earlier on. Chaos ensues.

WOAH NEXT INSTALLMENT IS OUT?!?? Uh oh Stanley, turns out your current “employer” is some kind of magic portal person… The apprehension is valid considering he doesn’t know this person well… It’s also looking like Fords search has gotten a bit more complicated…

Mx Lottie cannot read a room.

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Despite how everyone is acting- Ford is yet to give up on uncovering the mystery of where his brother has gone. No matter how many times people say that strange phrase- Something tells Ford that Stanley might not be in as “safe hands” as everyone claims…

Oh boy. The clue board makes its debut.

(Fourth installment labeled 3rd. Updates are happening people!)

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SPOILERS FOR 3 BUCK STAN AU AFTERMATH-

DONT WATCH IF YA DONT WANT THE ENDING SPOILED-

I couldn’t help but post this one- Character growth! This is set during the aftermath of 3 buck Stan AU and idk if you noticed- But it ends with Bill in Theraprism. Of course, you still won’t know HOW that happens and what leads up to it- But this gives some insight as to how Ford and Bill’s relationship in this AU played out. It’s very silly. I am not sorry. Nothing too crazy, I LOVE ALL OF THEM MEHAHAHAHA-

Technically the 3rd installment but tahdah- Part 2 of Stan and the AXOLOTL. What could go wrong? Featuring: Little Stanley feeling bad about himself! And what could possibly be to come… We will figure THAT out in the next one…

Sorry am I? Nah.

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I just wanted to drop some doodles in the meantime while I work on the other stuff- (Not putting off certainly not-) I made a fun drawing and UGHHH I LOVE THEM TOO MUCH THEIR TOO SILLY- I think their might be some spoilers, but it’s whatever’s heheh

I am SO confused by Lottie's "errands". I wonder what their motives are...

@localcanadiancreature62 Trust me, everything will make sense eventually… I say, not plotting mischief at all mwahaha

Please, I need more of your “3 Bucks Stan Au”. It’s so heartbreaking and lovely at the same time

@aureliathejellyfish19 Worry not my friend, I will update eventually and trust me when I say, we haven’t even gotten to the good parts yet MWHAHAHAHA- But here, have a couple doodles while you wait lol

Uh oh Fordsie, your parents are acting awfully strange… The second installment of the 3 Buck Stan AU and our six fingered munchkin comes into play. Wonder what will come of that lol… I have a good idea on what will come next in this series/au, although I’ll likely be slow to post due to procrastinating- yk how it is lol. But yeah… next segment will probably get back to Stan and Mx Lottie’s nonsense as we finally get into the swing of things. It’s gonna be great, trust.

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This 100% procrastination, I promise I actually am working on the next lil comic thing for this AU- But I couldn’t help but think of future possibilities so here we have this- After Stanley comes back home and Bill is dealt with and stuff, AXOLOTL still remains a presence in the twins lives… And still gives them character development “errands” to run because who better than Stanley and Stanford? (Also they get cool magic tools that I think are fitting. A hand scarf for Ford as a second pair of arms and some basically crablike boxing gloves for Stan. I’m having fun- BUT AT WHAT COST-)

I actually really like my design for the AXOLOTL’s human form- I hope I made it pretty nonconforming cuz I feel like as an omnipotent godlike amphibian being, I figure Mx. Lottie can be whatever they like. They’re supposed to give off witchy wine aunt vibes, with a dash of grandparent-like disconnect. If that also makes sense. I know this is procrastination, but I do have a decent idea of what’s gonna come next in the 3 Buck Stan AU. Baby steps people. Baby steps.

So I have a funny au idea… In which Stan may or may not have been temporarily bought by the AXOLOTL (Under the guise of Mx. Lottie) in order to run some entirely ordinary errands… Ford is very confused as to why nobody is totally concerned about his brother’s whereabouts and intends to figure out what happened… Which may or may not involve making a deal with a weird triangle thing. There’s more to it, but that’s basically the gist of it. I think it’s pretty silly. Might make more stuff about this lol. It came to me in a dream lol-

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