Gala “Big Apple” mascot (Metro Ink, 2023)
Metro Ink describes itself on X/Twitter: “Hosting Splatoon LAN Events in New York City! Stay tuned for the next event! | Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for Inquiries.” Metro Ink is based in New York City and has had such events as “The Big Dapple” and “The Little Dapple.”
“Gala” is Metro Ink’s mascot. It’s red and apple-shaped, with two eyes, and somewhat resembles “Blinky” in the video game Pac-Man. “Gala” was mentioned on X/Twitter on February 17, 2023. A plushie of “Gala” was made.
X/Twitter
Metro Ink.
@metro_ink
Art credit:
Gala - @badasplats
Poster -@daikonradis
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5:11 PM · Feb 17, 2023
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X/Twitter
Metro Ink.
@metro_ink
Jay did an amazing job creating the animated Gala logo, and our beautiful cherry blossom background!
This gave the stream the element of feeling like it was always live. Check out their work for the LAN below!
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7:23 PM · Apr 7, 2023
X/Twittev
Metro Ink.
@metro_ink
Our TO @Pow_NY is competing at @RiptideSSB!!!!!
Cheer him on as he tries to battle his way through the tournament and defend NYC!!
Gala also makes a special appearance. If you see Gala take a picture with her and you can be featured on our twitter!
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3:08 PM · Sep 8, 2023
X/Twitter
Metro Ink.
@metro_ink
Gala seems to be enjoying the presence of many competitors at Riptide 2023 this year. If you have the chance and you are at Riptide, take a pic with Gala 🐙 !
.piko! ♪ and 3 others
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3:35 PM · Sep 8, 2023
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Skye♡🐀
@SkyeTheDemon
Stole @metro_ink ‘s mascot Gala to help pool captain with me earlier ;3c
They sure are such a great help ensuring scores get reported 🍎🐙
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1:06 AM · Sep 10, 2023
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Metro Ink.
@metro_ink
IT’S TIME 🎉
You asked and we delivered. Introducing our second ever Gala Plushie which will be auctioned off at Gridlock!
These plushies are handmade and hard to make, so we are giving everyone a chance to own Gala in plushie form! More details are below the tweet!
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4:59 PM · Jul 2, 2024
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James Kuebler (aka Flagman)
@flagmanjames
The mascot for @metro_ink looks perfect. I like how it’s a squid (or octopus) in the shape of an apple since the city Metroink is based in, New York, is nicknamed the Big Apple.
8:28 PM · Jul 13, 2024
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Metro Ink.
@metro_ink
In addition, we will announce the winner of the Gala Raffle before tomorrow’s Championship Grand Finals!
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11:17 PM · Jul 13, 2024
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Metro Ink.
@metro_ink
Congratulations to @GlitchedCactus for winning the Gala Raffle!
@KermitSpl now has a friend!
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8:37 PM · Jul 14, 2024