If Famous Cats Existed in 1980s Video Games

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By Jessica Catcher2014-05-03 04:00:35 UTC

More squares, less fluff. Famous furballs underwent an 8-bit makeover.

The designers at re:blog admit they prefer dogs, but completing their extensive Dog Days series inspired them to also give cats a new look.

See also: Artist Turns Classic Works of Art Into 8-Bit Masterpieces

The result, Cats in the Night, features perfectly pixelated versions of Internet and pop culture cats such as Nyan Cat, Hello Kitty and Garfield.

Image: Cats in the Night re:blog

The design is adorable on its own, but it turns out it was only a blueprint for creating 3D Lego versions of the critters.

Print versions of the entire collection can be purchased on BZA and Society6.

Take a look and prance over to re:blog for the rest.

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Topics: 8 bit, artwork, cats, design, Lego, Pics, Watercooler

Image: Cats in the Night Re:Blog