Famous Mii

Did you know that you can create a wide range of famous Mii characters for use on the Nintendo Wii? Instead of watching celebrity gossip shows and reading tabloid magazines, you can have a virtual Hollywood residing inside that shiny white box!

Perhaps even more interesting than the wildly innovative use of motion based controls for its video games, the Nintendo Wii has really changed the face of gaming with the introduction of the Mii Channel. This utility inside of the Wii's main menu allows for the creation of custom avatars that can be used inside games like Wii Play and Wii Sports Resort.

In addition to forming virtual versions of themselves, gamers can also explore their creative side with the development of famous Mii characters. What kind of Mii celebrities can you consider?

• Political Figures: Have you ever wondered who would win in a ping pong match between former US President George W. Bush and North Korea leader Kim Jong-Il? Wonder no longer. With the Mii creation tool, you can make as many past political leaders, both past and present, as you'd like.
• Artists and Actors: Perhaps you're more inclined to visit a virtual Hollywood. It is very possible to make a range of Mii celebrities from the silver screen, the audio booth, and the small screen. Gamers have successfully created likenesses of Hugh Laurie, Anderson Cooper, and others.
• Fictional Characters: No one said that the collection of famous Mii characters had to be restricted to real-life counterparts. Players have used the tool to make their own versions of Tickle Me Elmo, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Naruto, and more.

As fun as it may be to spend hours in front of the television to explore the different possibilities with the Mii creation tool, it can also be a frustrating experience as well. With so many options for facial features, it can take a lot of time to get the "look" just right.

Thankfully, a number of enthusiasts are willing to share their creations through the Mii Parade and through online channels as well. Some of these can be found on popular gaming blogs and video-sharing sites.

Although it has not been updated in some time, FamousMii.com is still a terrific resource for some inspiration and Mii creation ideas.

Some of the highlights for interesting Mii characters featured on the website include the following:

• Harry Potter: The boy magician is remarkably easy to make. All he needs is a simple haircut and large round glasses.
• Michael Jackson: He won't be doing another moonwalk any time soon, but the King of Pop can live again on your Nintendo Wii video game console. There are many variations on the Michael Jackson Mii, including some that use the female Mii as a base!
• Hatake Kakashi: The famous Sharingan ninja from the Naruto anime and manga series can let his shinobi skills come through in bowling and baseball on the Wii. The forehead protector isn't available as an accessory, so you'll need to use your imagination here.
• Luigi: Mario's green-clad brother can oftentimes get lost in the mix, but thanks to the inclusion of a green hat and big bushy mustache, the plumber's assistant is here to game whenever you want him to game.
• Satoru Iwata: Shigeru Miyamoto and Reggie Fils-Aime may be better known representatives of Nintendo, but company CEO Iwata-san deserves some attention too. Make sure to give him his characteristic smile! You can even see a Mii version of Satoru in the ending credits of Wario Ware: Smooth Moves.

Based on the images provided, you can try to match the features to make a famous Mii character or two on your own. Have fun!

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