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[ratcreature]

So, I have been sucked into the the ST:AOS fandom, and I feel the need for having more Star Trek icons. I've had my Spock icon for a long time, and also have a Borg which, while not all that suitable for the TOS/AOS time period, aptly describes being assimilated into a new fandom. But now I'm considering to make an Uhura icon.

The snag I've run into is that I'm not sure which hairstyle I should choose. For rather obvious reason with my icon theme "resemblance" for a character depends a lot on things like associated symbols, tools, clothes and hairstyle. While I intend to use it for the new movie fandom, I somehow feel that TOS Uhura's hairstyle would be more recognizable to represent the character. So what do you think?

Poll #518 iconic hairstyles

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Which hairstyle should I pick for an Uhura!RatCreature icon?

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her TOS hairstyle
14 (73.7%)

her AOS/Reboot hairstyle
5 (26.3%)

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[rheanna]

Whichever hairstyle you go for, I feel she must have big earrings.

[ratcreature]

Heh. I don't think I've ever paid attention to her jewlery, but I will look at pictures to remedy that oversight.

[rheanna]

Witness: http://sci-fi.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Image:Uhura.jpg

And:

http://www.sherylfranklin.com/images/trek/women/classic/uhura2.jpg

And, not hoopy but still dangly:

http://www.atnzone.com/nz/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/nichelle-nichols-star-trek-uhura.jpg

Conclusion: it's all about the earrings.

[ratcreature]

Thanks, if I go the TOS-style route, these will come in handy.

[liviapenn.livejournal.com]

With TOS Uhura you also have the big hoop earrings, which are pretty iconic, but I think either way works. As long as you have the little starfleet logo on the chest, the sonic thingie in her ear, and the pointy eyeliner, you're pretty much set. :)

[ratcreature]

Someone over at DW mentioned the earrings, which I didn't even recall in my mental image (I don't really pay attention to jewelry), but yeah, the ear thingie is a must. I'm not sure how to realize the eyeliner on my cartoon, but I'll give that a try.

[jacquez.livejournal.com]

The ear thingie was going to be my "most important signifier" suggestion!

[ratcreature]

Yeah, that ear thingie is a given.