Lanolin the Sheep

The infobox template in this article is missing some required data/details. You can help IDW Sonic Hub Wiki by filling it in.

This article is incomplete. Please help improve IDW Sonic Hub by expanding it.

Lanolin
First Appearance	IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 2
Biographical Information
Nicknames and Aliases	Boss Lady The Fuzz Lano
Species	Sheep
Physical Description
Gender	Female
Description	Eyes: Slate blue with light powder blue sclera Fur: Cloudy white Skin: Light tan
Attire	Bronze cowbell with a green strap Black sports bra Light brown shirt Green cargo pants Brown belt Brown & tan combat boots Black elbow sleeves Brown gloves with open finger tips Black mascara Brown hairbands
Political Alignment and Abilities
Affiliation	Restoration
Abilities	Golden Bell wispon proficiency Heavy Bike proficiency

Lanolin is a female sheep who was a part of the Resistance and later became a member of the Restoration when the resistance was disbanded. The character herself was originally nameless, with her name only mentioned by the artist Adam Thomas. It was then confirmed to be her official name by Ian Flynn.

History

Fallout

When Sonic visited Riverside and helped Amy defend the village against a Death Crab, the sheep lady alerted Sonic to an incoming Badnik force. (StH: #2)

The Restoration

Lanolin (far right)

After the Resistance was reformed into the Restoration, Lanolin can be seen carrying away a pile of papers, and can be seen assisting matters in Restoration HQ.

All or Nothing

She was one of the few survivors aboard the rescue shuttle when the Restoration HQ was breached.

After the evacuation of Restoration HQ and relocation to Angel Island, Lanolin can be seen in one of the pilot chairs of the lone shuttle that evacuated. She was extremely worried when Sonic, infected by the metal virus was hanging on the back of her chair. (STH#26)

Out of the Blue

After the end of the Metal Virus, the female sheep was among the others celebrating in Spiral Hill Village.

Chao Races and Badnik bases

At some point, Lanolin took a trip to the White Park Grand Chateau.

Test Run

While Belle the Tinkerer was shown Restoration HQ, Lanolin can be seen there. (STH#37)

Zeti Hunt

This article is incomplete. Please help improve IDW Sonic Hub by expanding it.

Trial by Fire

Apparently, Lanolin was seen in the Park Zone, although separate from Amy and the rest of her group.

Urban Warfare

Lanolin proposed to Jewel for the Restoration to have a rapid-response team to both protect people and act against threats before they cause damage. Jewel approved the idea and Lanolin searched for volunteers. She was able to get Tangle and Whisper to join the team. Lanolin then heard about Eggman's new base and wanted to take the team in to explore it. Sonic met with the new team and Lanolin explained the situation. Sonic agreed to help and asked if the team had a name. Tangle suggested Diamond Cutters and Lanolin agreed to the name. Lanolin told Sonic she has been looking forward to working with him for a long time. Sonic said he didn't remember meeting her, and Lanolin said it was briefly when her town was saved by him. She told Sonic he was the inspiration for her to join the Restoration. Sonic said it was a pleasure to met her again and they shook hands. Lanolin then said they could leave whenever he was ready.

Lanolin and Whisper scouted the Eggperial City, but when they saw no major defenses or traps, Sonic and Tangle rushed in, much to the shock of Lanolin. She complained about them being so reckless and said they can't beat the odds forever. Lanolin to Whisper joined in to defeat the wave of Badniks Sonic and Tangle, with Lanolin using Maggie to fight. Once the Badniks were destroyed, Lanolin yelled at Sonic for rushing in and not being stealthy. Sonic said slow wasn't his thing and Tangle apologized for still getting used to team dynamics. Sonic then asked what they should do next, and Lanolin used Whisper's Green Wisp to scout the city. She concluded the city has gotten bigger, which made Tangle wonder how since there was no visible construction equipment. Sonic then transformed into Green Hover to survey more of the city. When he came back, Sonic told Lanolin she was right the city was growing, and it was healing itself. Lanolin wondered where it was getting the resources to grow and repair itself. Tangle speculated they were mining underground, and Sonic remembered Belle saw a tunnel network under the city. Lanolin agreed to check them out, but with caution.

The team went into the tunnels and quietly took out Badniks as they descended, with Lanolin using Maggie to take out several of them. When they reached the lowest point, Whisper blew a hole into the floor with her Variable Wispon and Tangle and Lanolin rappelled inside to look around. Using Maggie as a light, they discovered the ground had been stripped mined empty. They got out and Lanolin relayed this to Sonic, who concluded Eggman was making a city that would grow itself until it covered the entire planet. Lanolin said they needed to return to HQ to get backup and march on the city. Sonic countered that they should do it now. Lanolin was against the idea, as their team was untested, and they needed more help. Sonic countered the city was only going to get bigger if they fall back, but Lanolin said it would grow unopposed if they got taken out today.

After some more arguing, a portal device appeared in front of them. Sonic and Tangle recognized it from Eggman's Tower when they were put in a cyber realm. Sonic ran off while Tangle held onto him, with her holding Lanolin and Whisper with her tail. Just as they got out of the elevator shaft, a Zoomer broke Sonic and Tangle's grip, causing Tangle, Whisper, and Lanolin to fall into the portal. The trio was then taken into a parallel world where they could see and hear others, but could not interact or be seen by anyone. Lanolin was sitting with her head in her knees when Tangle asked her if she had a plan, but she told her she wasn't the boss. Tangle said she had the traits to be one and her and Whisper can't do it. Lanolin said she wasn't cut out for this and when Tangle asked why she created the team, Lanolin said desperation. She still remembered how her home town was attacked and didn't want anyone to feel the helplessness she felt. She called the mission a failure and blamed herself for it. Tangle tried to cheer her up by saying they failed together, which didn't help. Tangle went on to say she's made a lot of mistakes, but Jewel always helped her get back up. She said they will get out of this stronger and smarter. This got Lanolin to stand up and ask how she can be so sure. Tangle said because they're awesome and never give up.

Personality

The female sheep is shown to be easily startled. whether it is from badniks to even being mentioned by her boss.

Powers and Abilities

Equipment

Lanolin has a wispon based on a cowbell, the Golden Bell, which can be used by Maggie, her Magenta Wisp partner.

Lanolin uses a Heavy Bike for an extreme gear.

Appearance

Lanolin is a fluffy white sheep. Her hair-like wool is kept in check with a hair bow. She has small horns on top of her head which was originally red, but has since changed to black. She wears brown track pants and brown hiking boots. She had an orange tank top and a collar which has a large bell attached to it.

Lanolin in her jumpsuit

When the HQ was evacuated via the rescue shuttle, Lanolin wore a jump suit.

Background

• She was one of first two background characters that was introduced into the comics, the other being "Meringue"
• She appears in Cover B of IDW Sonic the hedgehog issue 2.
• She was a background character created by Adam Bryce Thomas that was introduced into the comics, she also appears on Cover B of that same issue.
• "Lanolin" is a product from sheep's wool.

Concept and creation

Lanolin was created by Adam Bryce Thomas as a background character in Sonic the Hedgehog #2. In supplement issues, Thomas would draw in Lanolin (usually with a new look). Writer Ian Flynn would later confirm Lanolin's name.

Relationships

Friends

• Amy Rose
• Chaotix
  • Charmy Bee
  • Espio the Chameleon
  • Vector the Crocodile
• Maggie
• Miles "Tails" Prower
• Restoration
  • Belle the Tinkerer
  • Jewel the Beetle
  • Tangle the Lemur
• Rouge the Bat
• Sonic the Hedgehog

Enemies

• Doctor Starline
• Eggman Empire
  • Dr. Eggman
  • Metal Sonic
  • Badniks
• Deadly Six

Gallery

Lanolin's first appearance in issue 2

The cover where the sheep character (Lanolin) is seen

Concept Art

lanolin's model design sheet

Trivia

This article or section is out of date. Please update with new information that is confirmed and released.

Lanolin (bottom left) on an early cover of Sonic the Hedgehog #30.

• Lanolin appears on an early draft of Sonic the Hedgehog #30's A cover, which was done by Adam Bryce Thomas. However, she was edited out of the final version.
• To date, Lanolin has appeared almost exclusively in issues illustrated by Adam Bryce Thomas, her creator. The only exceptions are Sonic the Hedgehog #20, Sonic the Hedgehog #26, and the Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2020, where she was drawn by Jack Lawrence, Evan Stanley, and Jonathan Gray, respectively.
• The outfit that she wore during her first days of work at the Restoration HQ is slightly similar to Amy's outfit when she was younger.
• According to Ian, the reason why Lanolin has a supporting role in story arcs starting with Sonic the Hedgehog #57 was mostly due to how Lanolin's appearances has evolved until she started gaining a role in the story.