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Valentine's Day Date Collab

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Love is in the air! (Or is that a gas leak…?) …Either way, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Say, have you ever wondered what it might be like to go on a date with your favorite Newgrounds character? Pico, Smash Girl, Hank, Mama Matsumoto, or even your own OC here on Newgrounds, you get the idea. And you’re in luck! This year for Valentine’s Day, you can show everybody what a date with one of your faves would look like! Whether its a walk in the park, a fancy restaurant or a scenic picnic. Where would they take you, what would you be doing? The possibilities are endless!


To join, all you have to do is reply to this thread with the character you'd like to draw and get to work! 💞


❤️ ❤️ ❤️


What are the qualifications to join in on the festivities, you may ask?

  1. You must be a scouted artist!
  2. You must commit to one character to draw on your date! Background characters are fine, but make sure your character is the focal point of the piece!
  3. You must choose a character that hasn’t already been picked. No need to go sifting through the forums, there’ll be a fancy schmancy spreadsheet showing who’s taken by who! First come first serve!
  4. Your character should be an established Newgrounds character. If you're going to draw an OC, it must have a presence here on Newgrounds, same as any other character!
  5. Experience in a prior collab is preferred but not required.
  6. You must be able to meet the deadline!


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And what should your submission include?

  1. The POV of the viewer! Remember, this is your date, so show us what you’d be seeing!
  2. A large (ideally 3000x3000px+) square canvas! 
  3. A PG rating. Now I know what you may be thinking, Valentine’s Day and all… but think of the children!
  4. A complete background! How else will we know where you are!


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What if a character you want to draw for is taken? While we will only be taking one submission per character, if you're interested in being alerted in the event that that piece isn't done by the deadline, then feel free to volunteer as a backup artist for that character! That being said, if you need an extension, it must be voiced before the deadline to avoid having your character reassigned!


The end result of this collab will be a fun little game by JimmyCarlos showcasing everybody’s lovely submissions. Come on down and share the love with your fellow Newgrounders this Valentine’s Day!


❤️ ❤️ ❤️


♡ Deadline ♡


The deadline for submissions will be February 14th at 11:59 PM EST (UTC -5), with the final piece coming in the days following!


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Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 09:36:07


woahhh a valentines day collab? that sounds fun-

"scouted artists only"

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lol

anyway, hope this collab goes well... it seems really fun


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Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 10:40:17


dibs on doki from there she is

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Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 10:47:38


the spreadsheet don't seem to work

Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 10:53:20


At 1/16/26 10:47 AM, BitoruTony wrote:the spreadsheet don't seem to work


Is it not viewable? It is meant to be view only, because I'll be updating it manually!

Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 11:00:07


At 1/16/26 10:53 AM, starcoryl wrote:
At 1/16/26 10:47 AM, BitoruTony wrote:the spreadsheet don't seem to work

Is it not viewable? It is meant to be view only, because I'll be updating it manually!


oh it was just blank to me but now its being filled

i thought i'd see all the eligible characters on the sheet though

Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 11:04:13


At 1/16/26 11:00 AM, BitoruTony wrote:
At 1/16/26 10:53 AM, starcoryl wrote:
At 1/16/26 10:47 AM, BitoruTony wrote:the spreadsheet don't seem to work

Is it not viewable? It is meant to be view only, because I'll be updating it manually!

oh it was just blank to me but now its being filled
i thought i'd see all the eligible characters on the sheet though


Any character associated with newgrounds is available! If it's been posted on the art portal or created by Newgrounders, then it's fair game!

Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 11:09:50


Qualifiactions:

Scouted.


Welp, I wish good luck for this collab.


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Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 12:00:56


I'll do Nono Matsumoto from Punch Punch Forever. Also, I feel that we'll also need a template. Will the character be sitting at a table, and it will be a half-body shot?


I'm not sure if I should draw my character in full-body or half-body.


I'll take Ray ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶1̶0̶0̶,̶ ̶A̶l̶e̶x̶.̶

Just wondering how much blood before it's no longer PG.


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Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 12:09:17


At 1/16/26 12:00 PM, AYJAYKENS wrote:I'll do Nono Matsumoto from Punch Punch Forever. Also, I feel that we'll also need a template. Will the character be sitting at a table, and it will be a half-body shot?

I'm not sure if I should draw my character in full-body or half-body.


Creative liberty! No template :) Setting, activity and whatever else is fully up to you as long as it follows the POV guideline!

Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 12:20:20


At 1/16/26 12:07 PM, RepriseAgain wrote:I'll take Ray ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶1̶0̶0̶,̶ ̶A̶l̶e̶x̶.̶
https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/130495
Just wondering how much blood before it's no longer PG.


A tasteful amount of blood. Ill let you be the judge of this

Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 12:38:44


I'm really excited to see what characters are drawn for this collab and to put together something fantastic for you all at the end.


For me, please can I book Salad Fingers? He's been my avatar since I started on NewGrounds, and I've been waiting for the right opportunity to finally draw him.

Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 14:12:03


I would like to participate, may I get Captain from Tankmen? I always liked the idea of playing, art-wise, with more romantic aspects and how they would combine with characters like him.


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At 1/15/26 06:48 PM, starcoryl wrote:
Love is in the air! (Or is that a gas leak…?) …Either way, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Say, have you ever wondered what it might be like to go on a date with your favorite Newgrounds character? Pico, Smash Girl, Hank, Mama Matsumoto, or even your own OC here on Newgrounds, you get the idea. And you’re in luck! This year for Valentine’s Day, you can show everybody what a date with one of your faves would look like! Whether its a walk in the park, a fancy restaurant or a scenic picnic. Where would they take you, what would you be doing? The possibilities are endless!

To join, all you have to do is reply to this thread with the character you'd like to draw and get to work! 💞

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

What are the qualifications to join in on the festivities, you may ask?

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

And what should your submission include?

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

What if a character you want to draw for is taken? While we will only be taking one submission per character, if you're interested in being alerted in the event that that piece isn't done by the deadline, then feel free to volunteer as a backup artist for that character! That being said, if you need an extension, it must be voiced before the deadline to avoid having your character reassigned!

The end result of this collab will be a fun little game by JimmyCarlos showcasing everybody’s lovely submissions. Come on down and share the love with your fellow Newgrounders this Valentine’s Day!

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

♡ Deadline ♡

The deadline for submissions will be February 14th at 11:59 PM EST (UTC -5), with the final piece coming in the days following!

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Taken Characters Spreadsheet


oh...This collab is only scouted?!.


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Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 14:43:51


At 1/16/26 02:32 PM, Sussy-baka22 wrote:
At 1/15/26 06:48 PM, starcoryl wrote:
Love is in the air! (Or is that a gas leak…?) …Either way, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Say, have you ever wondered what it might be like to go on a date with your favorite Newgrounds character? Pico, Smash Girl, Hank, Mama Matsumoto, or even your own OC here on Newgrounds, you get the idea. And you’re in luck! This year for Valentine’s Day, you can show everybody what a date with one of your faves would look like! Whether its a walk in the park, a fancy restaurant or a scenic picnic. Where would they take you, what would you be doing? The possibilities are endless!

To join, all you have to do is reply to this thread with the character you'd like to draw and get to work! 💞

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

What are the qualifications to join in on the festivities, you may ask?

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

And what should your submission include?

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

What if a character you want to draw for is taken? While we will only be taking one submission per character, if you're interested in being alerted in the event that that piece isn't done by the deadline, then feel free to volunteer as a backup artist for that character! That being said, if you need an extension, it must be voiced before the deadline to avoid having your character reassigned!

The end result of this collab will be a fun little game by JimmyCarlos showcasing everybody’s lovely submissions. Come on down and share the love with your fellow Newgrounders this Valentine’s Day!

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

♡ Deadline ♡

The deadline for submissions will be February 14th at 11:59 PM EST (UTC -5), with the final piece coming in the days following!

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Taken Characters Spreadsheet

oh...This collab is only scouted?!.


Scouted only this time around, sorry! Planning another one for everyone soon!

Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 21:06:33


Hi, can I choose more characters or just one?

Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 21:29:37


At 1/16/26 09:06 PM, AlanC2005 wrote:Hi, can I choose more characters or just one?


One character!

Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 22:06:44


Alright, I'll bite. Sounds fun, honestly.


So long as I'm allowed to make it PG, I'm gonna go for Stupidella. Got some funny ideas for her.


Oh, I'm SO READY for this,


I'm gonna call my boi Crac-Hedd, then again, I don't think anyone would mind either way.


Also, I am scouted to my knowledge, I have experience in 3-5 different collabs. And I can definitely make exactly what ya want!


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Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 22:36:20


At 1/16/26 10:20 PM, SpyderByter wrote:Also, I am scouted to my knowledge


You aren't


My art :) - My art thread :3 - Some of my OCs :]


If you're reading this: have a nice day!


>:(

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Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 22:37:10


At 1/16/26 10:36 PM, Vinity wrote:
At 1/16/26 10:20 PM, SpyderByter wrote:Also, I am scouted to my knowledge

You aren't


Oh. Nvm then, I thought I was.


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Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-16 23:41:06


I'd like to get Steve from Tankmen, have to make that artpiece on time.


I exist.

Pm me here I'm bored as fuck, also my discord: teh_snsqrs

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Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-17 01:24:21


because I think this idea would be really really funny, I’m gonna choose Bob Velseb from Spooky Month


Ms. busy bee!! <3

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Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-17 17:46:28


At 1/15/26 06:48 PM, starcoryl wrote:
Love is in the air! (Or is that a gas leak…?) …Either way, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Say, have you ever wondered what it might be like to go on a date with your favorite Newgrounds character? Pico, Smash Girl, Hank, Mama Matsumoto, or even your own OC here on Newgrounds, you get the idea. And you’re in luck! This year for Valentine’s Day, you can show everybody what a date with one of your faves would look like! Whether its a walk in the park, a fancy restaurant or a scenic picnic. Where would they take you, what would you be doing? The possibilities are endless!

To join, all you have to do is reply to this thread with the character you'd like to draw and get to work! 💞

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

What are the qualifications to join in on the festivities, you may ask?

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

And what should your submission include?

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

What if a character you want to draw for is taken? While we will only be taking one submission per character, if you're interested in being alerted in the event that that piece isn't done by the deadline, then feel free to volunteer as a backup artist for that character! That being said, if you need an extension, it must be voiced before the deadline to avoid having your character reassigned!

The end result of this collab will be a fun little game by JimmyCarlos showcasing everybody’s lovely submissions. Come on down and share the love with your fellow Newgrounders this Valentine’s Day!

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

♡ Deadline ♡

The deadline for submissions will be February 14th at 11:59 PM EST (UTC -5), with the final piece coming in the days following!

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Taken Characters Spreadsheet

Howdy! You think I could snag Hank Wimbleton for this? I forget if I'm a scouted artist or not.


Sure I'll try. Let me just think of a good Newgrounds character somebody wants to date


Count me in! I call dibs on drawing ENA! :]


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Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-18 02:22:06


YOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

Can I do Pizza Girl from the Hustle series by @mattyburrito pllpllllslslssssssssssssss

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Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-18 02:59:01


At 1/18/26 02:22 AM, clappeboi228 wrote:YOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Can I do Pizza Girl from the Hustle series by @mattyburrito pllpllllslslssssssssssssss


As long as the submission itself is PG, then yes

Response to Valentine's Day Date Collab 2026-01-18 12:52:37


At 1/18/26 02:59 AM, starcoryl wrote:
At 1/18/26 02:22 AM, clappeboi228 wrote:YOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
Can I do Pizza Girl from the Hustle series by @mattyburrito pllpllllslslssssssssssssss

As long as the submission itself is PG, then yes


You do know collaborations are supposed to be fun. The scouting restriction, PG rating and Newgrounds only is making this very unfun.