Meet the Gopherbook Mascot Vinny! (Vincent Van Goph)
About the Mascot
Gopherbook's official mascot represents the stereotypical nerdy nature of this comic reader wrapped in a fluffy package.
Design Philosophy
My mascot embodies the core values of Gopherbook:
- Love of Comics - A hamster who cherishes every panel and page
- Security Conscious - Protecting your collection with care
- Fast & Efficient - Quick to load, smooth to read
Mascot Details
Character Traits
Vinny is:
- A book-loving hamster with a passion for comics
- Often depicted reading or organizing comic books
- Wearing glasses (optional design element)
- Surrounded by neatly organized CBZ/CBT files
Artist Credit
Commissioned by: Riomoo/Alister (Project Creator)
Artist: Lycan
Commission Date: 25/01/23
License: 
I am deeply grateful to the artist for bringing my mascot to life and capturing the spirit of Gopherbook perfectly!
Mascot Appearances
Official Materials
The mascot appears in:
- Project logo and branding
- Main README header
- Documentation headers
- Social media profiles
- Release announcements
- Community badges
Community Creations
I love seeing community interpretations! Share your Gopherbook mascot fan art:
- Include in your instance customizations
- Create stickers, wallpapers, and more
Mascot Evolution
Version History
v1.0 - Original Design
- Initial commissioned artwork
- Established character design
- Set color palette and style
Future Plans:
- Seasonal variations
- Different poses and expressions
- Themed versions for special releases
Fun Facts
- The mascot's favorite comic format is (obviously) CBT!
- Always seen with perfectly organized comics
- Never forgets a password (unlike us humans)
- Tags everything meticulously
- Can process watch folders at superhuman speed
Behind the Scenes
Design Inspiration
The mascot draws inspiration from:
- Hamtaro
- Nerdy characters
Share Your Mascot Love
Ways to show appreciation:
- Use the mascot as your avatar
- Create derivative artwork (with credit if you can!)
- Design wallpapers and themes
- Make stickers and swag
- Share on social media with #Gopherbook
Contact & Permissions
For commercial use or special requests:
- Open an issue on the main repository
- Contact: alister@kamikishi.net
- Include: Intended use, distribution, modifications
Attribution
When using the mascot, please include:
Gopherbook Mascot
Created for the Gopherbook project by Lycan
https://codeberg.org/riomoo/gopherbook
https://github.com/riomoo/gopherbook
https://gitgud.io/riomoo/gopherbook
Thank you for making Gopherbook special! I believe the mascot represents the community's love for comics and open source software.