Little Big Planet Iceberg Highlights

  • Little Big Planet Overview: 10 million user-generated levels, multiple game versions including three main console games and various spin-offs.

  • Glitches and Easter Eggs:

    • Glowing Skeleton: Achievable through specific actions in Create Mode.
    • Boo Button: Removed in LBP2 to prevent discouragement of creators.
    • Horrible Material: Unused but available through glitches.
    • Gardens Fallen Star: Unexplained background detail across multiple games.
    • Fix Me Hook Hat: Origin of a community meme turned into a DLC costume.
    • 3D Slash Infinite Layer Glitch: Allows for extending beyond the game's layer limit.

  • Characters and Enemies:

    • Yellow Head: Prototype character evolved into Sackboy, appearing in later releases.
    • Walker Enemy: Unused and non-functional enemy model left from LBP1.
    • Freezertron: An unfinished feature that could freeze Sackboy in ice.

  • Glitches Affecting Gameplay:

    • Create and Pod Glitch: Allows object interaction in the pod but could corrupt game files.
    • Profile Corruption: Notorious bug in LBP3 requiring profile deletion for fixes.
    • Spawn Pop Cancer: Continuous spawning and dying glitch.

  • Development Insights:

    • Timeline of LBP Games Division: LBP1's delay due to controversy with a song and planned features for LBP Hub, including costume packs.
    • Unused Themes and Levels: References to themes like English Seaside and scrapped worlds/soundtracks.
    • Milestone Builds: Early development versions with different gameplay mechanics and character designs.

  • Cultural References:

    • Communist Allegory: Noted symbolism in the story mode of LBP2.
    • Scrapped Disney DLC: Cut content from iconic franchises originally intended for the series.

  • Lost Media and Recovery:

    • Lost Flash Games and Concept Samples: Past projects that haven't been recovered or seen by the public, such as Little Big Planet Generator.
    • Project Near Space: Sackboy plush's ascent into near-space as part of a marketing stunt.

  • Crossover and Collaboration References:

    • Parappa the Rapper Costume: Found remnants indicating potential collaborations with other franchises like Star Wars.

  • Community Contributions: Credit given to contributors on the iceberg and research, indicating a vibrant community engaged in uncovering the franchise's legacy.