Dr. Herbert Higginbotham - Revision history

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	===[[The Journey Home]]===		===[[The Journey Home]]===
	Dr. Herbert Higginbotham reappears as one of the invitees to the heroes' reunion party. Collecting all of Dr. Higginbotham's Cosmos-related stamps in [[Swoop de Loop]] sends his invitation for the party, where he [[From Chaos to Cakes\|arrives]] with a gift-wrapped arcade machine.		Dr. Herbert Higginbotham reappears as one of the invitees to the heroes' reunion party. Collecting all of Dr. Higginbotham's Cosmos-related stamps in [[Swoop de Loop]] sends his invitation for the party, where he [[From Chaos to Cakes\|arrives]] with a gift-wrapped arcade machine that activates if the [[Grandmaster Sensei]] is also present.

	===Development===		===Development===
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	===Physical appearance===		===Physical appearance===
	Dr. Higginbotham is a humanoid curator roughly twice the height of Sackboy. His head is constructed from a tall purple matchbox with two protruding ears and a taped-on nose; though obscured by his facial features, the box reads "Higinbothem Science Match Co. Ltd." His left ear sports the Greek letter β, and his right ear Σ. His ~~"mouth" slides open to reveal~~ four matches resembling crooked teeth. His head is covered in white tufts of hair with large protruding muttonchops and bushy eyebrows, ear hair, and a moustache. His eyes consist of ~~graphometer-like devices~~ tilted upward, ~~giving him~~ a ~~relaxed expression~~.		Dr. Higginbotham is an elderly, 19th-century-fashioned humanoid curator roughly twice the height of Sackboy. His head is constructed from a tall purple matchbox with two protruding ears and a taped-on nose; though obscured by his facial features, the box reads "Higinbothem Science Match Co. Ltd." His left ear sports the Greek letter β, and his right ear Σ. His jaw is made from the matchbox drawer, which, when opened, reveals four matches resembling crooked teeth. His head is covered in white tufts of hair with large protruding muttonchops and bushy eyebrows, ear hair, and a moustache. His relaxed eyes consist of purplish plastic semicircular pieces tilted upward, with black pupils surrounded by subtle rings and with a barely noticeable shine.

	Adorned atop Dr. Higginbotham's head is a black top-hat with a red band. He wears a colorful ~~striped jacket and pants~~, ~~with~~ a red bow tie on top and small black-and-white dress shoes below. While his brain is overtaken by Meanies, two pink horns protrude from his hat, and his eyes appear as large rainbow swirls. Invasion Of The Body Invaders depicts the interior of Dr. Higginbotham's head as being filled with cartoonish viscera, alongside assorted trash like socks, clocks, paper airplanes, and cogs.		Adorned atop Dr. Higginbotham's head is a black top-hat with a red band. He wears yellow pants, a black tailcoat decorated with colorful stripes in classic '80s tones, a red bow tie on top and small black-and-white dress shoes below. While his brain is overtaken by Meanies, two pink horns protrude from his hat, and his eyes appear as large rainbow swirls. Invasion Of The Body Invaders depicts the interior of Dr. Higginbotham's head as being filled with cartoonish viscera, alongside assorted trash like socks, clocks, paper airplanes, and cogs.

	===Personality===		===Personality===
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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Dr. Herbert Higginbotham was referred to as Hilary in early scripts for LittleBigPlanet 2's story.<ref name="HilaryRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpeRA5a7peo=37s Cosmos Introduction - LittleBigPlanet™2 April 19th, 2010 Pre-Alpha] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref>		*Dr. Herbert Higginbotham was referred to as Hilary in early scripts for LittleBigPlanet 2's story.<ref name="HilaryRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpeRA5a7peo=37s Cosmos Introduction - LittleBigPlanet™2 April 19th, 2010 Pre-Alpha] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref>
	*Dr. Higginbotham's is named after the English polymath {{wp\|Herbert Spencer}}, widely regarded as one of the greatest intellectuals of the late 19th century, though his fame remained largely confined to that era.		*Dr. Higginbotham is named after the English polymath {{wp\|Herbert Spencer}}, widely regarded as one of the greatest intellectuals of the late 19th century, though his fame remained largely confined to that era.
	*Dr. Higginbotham's last name is a direct reference to {{wp\|William Higinbotham}}, the creator of "{{wp\|Tennis for Two}}" — generally considered one of the first video games ever made.		*Dr. Higginbotham's last name is a direct reference to {{wp\|William Higinbotham}}, an American physicist and member of the {{wp\|Manhattan Project}}, creator of "{{wp\|Tennis for Two}}" — generally considered one of the first video games ever made.
	**This reference was more ~~apparent~~ in early development, as Dr. Higginbotham's last name was spelled identical to Higinbotham's.		**This reference was more evident in early development, as Dr. Higginbotham's last name was spelled identical to Higinbotham's.
	*Despite having normal eyes outside of his infected state, Dr. Higginbotham's beta design had his swirly eyes baked into his model. Although this design did not make it to release, it still appears in certain graphics and promotional renders.		*Despite having normal eyes outside of his infected state, Dr. Higginbotham's beta design had his swirly eyes baked into his model. Although this design did not make it to release, it still appears in certain graphics and promotional renders.
	*Dr. Higginbotham's head texture is based off Three Torches brand matchboxes. While the final model alters the branding to Higginbotham, his [[Dr. Herbert Higginbotham/Gallery#Development images\|earliest known model]] features the unaltered box design.		*Dr. Higginbotham's head texture is based off Three Torches brand matchboxes. While the final model alters the branding to Higginbotham, his [[Dr. Herbert Higginbotham/Gallery#Development images\|earliest known model]] features the unaltered box design.

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Dr. Herbert Higginbotham was referred to as Hilary in early scripts for LittleBigPlanet 2's story.<ref name="HilaryRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpeRA5a7peo=37s Cosmos Introduction - LittleBigPlanet™2 April 19th, 2010 Pre-Alpha] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref>		*Dr. Herbert Higginbotham was referred to as Hilary in early scripts for LittleBigPlanet 2's story.<ref name="HilaryRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpeRA5a7peo=37s Cosmos Introduction - LittleBigPlanet™2 April 19th, 2010 Pre-Alpha] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref>
			*Dr. Higginbotham's is named after the English polymath {{wp\|Herbert Spencer}}, widely regarded as one of the greatest intellectuals of the late 19th century, though his fame remained largely confined to that era.
	*Dr. Higginbotham's last name is a direct reference to {{wp\|William Higinbotham}}, the creator of "{{wp\|Tennis for Two}}" — generally considered one of the first video games ever made.		*Dr. Higginbotham's last name is a direct reference to {{wp\|William Higinbotham}}, the creator of "{{wp\|Tennis for Two}}" — generally considered one of the first video games ever made.
	**This reference was more apparent in early development, as Dr. Higginbotham's last name was spelled identical to Higinbotham's.		**This reference was more apparent in early development, as Dr. Higginbotham's last name was spelled identical to Higinbotham's.

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	\|firstappearance=[[LittleBigPlanet 2]] <small>(2011)</small>		\|firstappearance=[[LittleBigPlanet 2]] <small>(2011)</small>
	\|lastappearance=[[The Journey Home]] <small>(2015)</small>		\|lastappearance=[[The Journey Home]] <small>(2015)</small>
	\|actor=Ewan Bailey		\|actor=Ewan Bailey<ref name="VARef">[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0047257/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_3_nm_5_in_0_q_Ewan%20Ba Ewan Bailey] - IMDb</ref>
	}}		}}

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Dr. Herbert Higginbotham was referred to as Hilary in early scripts for LittleBigPlanet 2's story.<ref name="HilaryRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpeRA5a7peo=37s Cosmos Introduction - LittleBigPlanet™2 April 19th, 2010 Pre-Alpha] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref>		*Dr. Herbert Higginbotham was referred to as Hilary in early scripts for LittleBigPlanet 2's story.<ref name="HilaryRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpeRA5a7peo=37s Cosmos Introduction - LittleBigPlanet™2 April 19th, 2010 Pre-Alpha] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref>
	*Dr. Higginbotham's last name is a direct reference to ~~[[wikipedia:William Higinbotham~~\|William Higinbotham]], the creator of "~~[[wikipedia:Tennis for Two~~\|Tennis for Two]]" — generally considered one of the first video games ever made.<ref name="WilliamH">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Higinbotham#Career William Higinbotham] - en.wikipedia.com</ref><ref name="TennisforTwo">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tennis_for_Two#Legacy Tennis for Two] - en.wikipedia.com</ref>		*Dr. Higginbotham's last name is a direct reference to {{wp\|William Higinbotham}}, the creator of "{{wp\|Tennis for Two}}" — generally considered one of the first video games ever made.
	**This reference was more apparent in early development, as Dr. Higginbotham's last name was spelled identical to Higinbotham's.		**This reference was more apparent in early development, as Dr. Higginbotham's last name was spelled identical to Higinbotham's.
	*Despite having normal eyes outside of his infected state, Dr. Higginbotham's beta design had his swirly eyes baked into his model. Although this design did not make it to release, it still appears in certain graphics and promotional renders.		*Despite having normal eyes outside of his infected state, Dr. Higginbotham's beta design had his swirly eyes baked into his model. Although this design did not make it to release, it still appears in certain graphics and promotional renders.

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General information

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	===Physical appearance===		===Physical appearance===
	Dr. Higginbotham is a humanoid curator roughly twice the height of Sackboy. His head is constructed from a tall purple matchbox with two protruding ears and a taped-on nose; though obscured by his facial features, the box reads "Higinbothem Science Match Co. Ltd." His left ear sports the Greek letter β, and his right ear Σ. His "mouth" slides open to reveal four matches resembling crooked teeth. His head is covered in white tufts of hair with large protruding muttonchops and bushy eyebrows, ear hair, and a moustache. His eyes consist of graphometer-like devices tilted upward, giving him a relaxed expression. Adorned atop Dr. Higginbotham's head is a black top-hat with a red band. He wears a colorful striped jacket and pants, with a red bow tie on top and small black-and-white dress shoes below. While his brain is overtaken by Meanies, two pink horns protrude from his hat, and his eyes appear as large rainbow swirls. Invasion Of The Body Invaders depicts the interior of Dr. Higginbotham's head as being filled with cartoonish viscera, alongside assorted trash like socks, clocks, paper airplanes, and cogs.		Dr. Higginbotham is a humanoid curator roughly twice the height of Sackboy. His head is constructed from a tall purple matchbox with two protruding ears and a taped-on nose; though obscured by his facial features, the box reads "Higinbothem Science Match Co. Ltd." His left ear sports the Greek letter β, and his right ear Σ. His "mouth" slides open to reveal four matches resembling crooked teeth. His head is covered in white tufts of hair with large protruding muttonchops and bushy eyebrows, ear hair, and a moustache. His eyes consist of graphometer-like devices tilted upward, giving him a relaxed expression.

			Adorned atop Dr. Higginbotham's head is a black top-hat with a red band. He wears a colorful striped jacket and pants, with a red bow tie on top and small black-and-white dress shoes below. While his brain is overtaken by Meanies, two pink horns protrude from his hat, and his eyes appear as large rainbow swirls. Invasion Of The Body Invaders depicts the interior of Dr. Higginbotham's head as being filled with cartoonish viscera, alongside assorted trash like socks, clocks, paper airplanes, and cogs.

	===Personality===		===Personality===

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	===Physical appearance===		===Physical appearance===
	Dr. Higginbotham ~~has~~ a ~~colorful and mismatched appearance~~. His head is constructed from a tall purple matchbox with two protruding ears and a taped-on nose; though ~~difficult to notice~~, the box reads "Higinbothem Science Match Co. Ltd." His left ear sports the Greek letter β, and his right ear Σ. His "mouth" slides open to reveal four matches resembling crooked teeth. His head is covered in white tufts of hair with large protruding muttonchops and bushy eyebrows, ~~ears~~, and a moustache. His eyes, consist of graphometer-like devices tilted upward, giving him a relaxed expression. Adorned atop Dr. Higginbotham's head is a black ~~formal~~ top-hat with a red band. He wears a colorful striped ~~coat~~ and pants, with a red bow tie on top and small black-and-white dress shoes below.		Dr. Higginbotham is a humanoid curator roughly twice the height of Sackboy. His head is constructed from a tall purple matchbox with two protruding ears and a taped-on nose; though obscured by his facial features, the box reads "Higinbothem Science Match Co. Ltd." His left ear sports the Greek letter β, and his right ear Σ. His "mouth" slides open to reveal four matches resembling crooked teeth. His head is covered in white tufts of hair with large protruding muttonchops and bushy eyebrows, ear hair, and a moustache. His eyes consist of graphometer-like devices tilted upward, giving him a relaxed expression. Adorned atop Dr. Higginbotham's head is a black top-hat with a red band. He wears a colorful striped jacket and pants, with a red bow tie on top and small black-and-white dress shoes below. While his brain is overtaken by Meanies, two pink horns protrude from his hat, and his eyes appear as large rainbow swirls. Invasion Of The Body Invaders depicts the interior of Dr. Higginbotham's head as being filled with cartoonish viscera, alongside assorted trash like socks, clocks, paper airplanes, and cogs.

	While his brain is overtaken by Meanies, two pink horns protrude from his hat, and his eyes appear as large rainbow swirls.

	===Personality===		===Personality===

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Some dialogue citations within the wiki.

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	{{quote\|text=The machine elves were skipping through the dream flux man, branching and growing and splitting and singing, but I fixed them.\|author=Dr. Herbert Higginbotham, "[[Negativitron Incoming/Transcript\|Negativitron Incoming]]"}}		{{quote\|text=The machine elves were skipping through the dream flux man, branching and growing and splitting and singing, but I fixed them.\|author=Dr. Herbert Higginbotham, "[[Negativitron Incoming/Transcript\|Negativitron Incoming]]"}}

	'''Dr. Herbert Higginbotham''' is a major character in [[LittleBigPlanet 2]], and the [[Creator Curator \| creator curator]] of [[the Cosmos]]. He is considered to be one of [[Craftworld \| Craftworld's]] greatest inventors and plays a crucial part in helping the Alliance's plot to defeat [[the Negativitron]].		'''Dr. Herbert Higginbotham''' is a major character in [[LittleBigPlanet 2]], and the [[Creator Curator \| creator curator]] of [[the Cosmos]]. He is considered to be one of [[Craftworld \| Craftworld's]] greatest inventors and plays a crucial part in helping the Alliance's plot to defeat [[the Negativitron]].<ref name="GreatestRef">[https://wiki.imagisphere.me/Higginwhonow "Herbert Higginbotham? The greatest inventor who ever lived."]</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	===LittleBigPlanet 2===		===LittleBigPlanet 2===
	Dr. Herbert Higginbotham makes his first appearance in LittleBigPlanet 2, where he serves as the sixth and final creator curator of its story mode. After the Negativitron launches an assault on [[Avalonia]], Huge Spaceship's escape is [[Huge Peril for Huge Spaceship \| intercepted]], resulting in its		Dr. Herbert Higginbotham makes his first appearance in LittleBigPlanet 2, where he serves as the sixth and final creator curator of its story mode. After the Negativitron launches an assault on [[Avalonia]], Huge Spaceship's escape is [[Huge Peril for Huge Spaceship\|intercepted]], resulting in its
	[[Higginwhonow \| crash landing]] back on the surface. Now stranded with no other means of reaching the Cosmos, the Alliance seeks out Dr. Higginbotham as their last hope of restoring Huge Spaceship to working condition. Their plan is delayed, however, as [[Clive Handforth]] ~~recalls~~ that while Dr. Higginbotham was staying at [[the Factory Of A Better Tomorrow]], his body was left vulnerable and his mind subsequently infected by a [[Meanies \| Meanie]]. Insane and mentally incapable of helping the Alliance, Dr. Higginbotham was taken away to [[Eve's Asylum \| Eve's Asylum For The Mentally Alternative]].		[[Higginwhonow\|crash landing]] back on the surface. Now stranded with no other means of reaching the Cosmos, the Alliance seeks out Dr. Higginbotham as their last hope of restoring Huge Spaceship to working condition. Their plan is delayed, however, as [[Clive Handforth]] laments that while Dr. Higginbotham was staying at [[the Factory Of A Better Tomorrow]], his body was left vulnerable and his mind subsequently infected by a [[Meanies\|Meanie]].<ref name="InfectedRef">[https://wiki.imagisphere.me/Higginwhonow "He's in Eve's Asylum. He was attacked and infected by a Meanie at my Factory."]</ref> Insane and mentally incapable of helping the Alliance, Dr. Higginbotham was taken away to [[Eve's Asylum\|Eve's Asylum For The Mentally Alternative]].

	[[Sackboy]] and Clive ~~Handforth~~ set out to the asylum in an attempt to find and cure Dr. Higginbotham but are outpaced by the Negativitron and its Meanies who launch an all-out attack on the asylum's tree and its residents. [[Eve Silva Paragorica]] — the asylum's caretaker — takes the two up into the burning tree where the Alliance fights their way through the invading Meanie troops to reach Dr. Higginbotham's [[Casa Del Higginbotham \| domain]]. Dr. Higginbotham's thoughts overflow the area around his boudoir. Once inside his house, Eve sends Sackboy up into Dr. Higginbotham's body, where the two [[Invasion Of The Body Invaders \| destroy]] the Meanie growths overwhelming his cavities. Dr. Higginbotham [[The Most Sense You'll Hear All Day \| ~~recollects~~]] his infected ~~mind~~ to his saviors, where it becomes apparent to the two that his outlandish personality was not exclusive to his insanity.		[[Sackboy]] and Clive [[A Nurse, A Tree And A Duck\|set out]] to the asylum in an attempt to find and cure Dr. Higginbotham but are outpaced by the Negativitron and its Meanies who launch an all-out attack on the asylum's tree and its residents. [[Eve Silva Paragorica]] — the asylum's caretaker — takes the two up into the burning tree where the Alliance fights their way through the invading Meanie troops to reach Dr. Higginbotham's [[Casa Del Higginbotham\|domain]]. Dr. Higginbotham's thoughts overflow the area around his boudoir. Once inside his house, Eve sends Sackboy up into Dr. Higginbotham's body, where the two [[Invasion Of The Body Invaders\|destroy]] the Meanie growths overwhelming his cavities. Dr. Higginbotham [[The Most Sense You'll Hear All Day\|recalls]] his infected thoughts to his saviors, where it becomes apparent to the two that his outlandish personality was not exclusive to his insanity.

	Sackboy, Clive, and Eve return to Avalonia in the company of Dr. Higginbotham, where he makes short work of repairing Huge Spaceship. When [[Avalon Centrifuge]] is captured by the Negativitron, Higginbotham cryptically reassures that he is still alive, albeit in grave danger. He and the rest of the Alliance leave Craftworld to pursue the Negativitron, but crash land on its surface after the ship once again succumbs to an attack. Once the Alliance reunites with Sackboy, Dr. Higginbotham assists in Avalon's rescue mission and the final assault on the Negativitron.		Sackboy, Clive, and Eve [[Negativitron Incoming\|return]] to Avalonia in the company of Dr. Higginbotham, where he makes short work of repairing Huge Spaceship. When [[Avalon Centrifuge]] is captured by the Negativitron, Higginbotham cryptically reassures that he is still alive, albeit in grave danger.<ref name="NegativiRef">[https://wiki.imagisphere.me/Negativitron_Incoming/Transcript#Part_2 "He is still part of the life coil man, he's spinning, screaming but he's got no mouth."]</ref> He and the rest of the Alliance [[Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Negativitron\|leave]] Craftworld to pursue the Negativitron, but [[Full Metal Rabbit\|crash land]] on its surface after the ship once again succumbs to an attack. Once the Alliance reunites with Sackboy, Dr. Higginbotham assists in Avalon's [[Where In The World Is Avalon Centrifuge\|rescue mission]] and the [[Into The Heart Of The Negativitron\|final assault]] on the Negativitron.

	===[[The Journey Home]]===		===[[The Journey Home]]===
	Dr. Higginbotham reappears as one of the invitees to the heroes' reunion party. Collecting all of Dr. Higginbotham's Cosmos-related stamps in [[Swoop de Loop]] sends his invitation for the party, where he ~~shows up~~ with a gift-wrapped arcade machine.		Dr. Herbert Higginbotham reappears as one of the invitees to the heroes' reunion party. Collecting all of Dr. Higginbotham's Cosmos-related stamps in [[Swoop de Loop]] sends his invitation for the party, where he [[From Chaos to Cakes\|arrives]] with a gift-wrapped arcade machine.

	===Development===		===Development===
	: ''See also: [[Higginbotham's Mind]]''		: ''See also: [[Higginbotham's Mind]]''

	[[File:Concept Costumes EvesAsylum Cropped Higginbotham.png\|128px\|right\|thumb\|Dr. Higginbotham's earliest known model.]]		[[File:Concept Costumes EvesAsylum Cropped Higginbotham.png\|128px\|right\|thumb\|Dr. Higginbotham's earliest known model.]]

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	[[File:Concept Costumes EvesAsylum Cropped Higginbotham.png\|128px\|right\|thumb\|Dr. Higginbotham's earliest known model.]]		[[File:Concept Costumes EvesAsylum Cropped Higginbotham.png\|128px\|right\|thumb\|Dr. Higginbotham's earliest known model.]]

	During development, Dr. Herbert Higginbotham took on a more expansive role in LittleBigPlanet 2's narrative, as he was intended to be ~~the~~ creator curator of a theme based around himself, internally referred to as [[Higginbotham's Mind]]. While Dr. Higginbotham's relation to arcades and technology is subtly present in the final story, art and music direction behind Higginbotham's Mind was ~~based entirely around~~ these ideas.<ref name="KennyYoung">[https://www.kennyyoung.com/2021/01/29/littlebigplanet-2s-10th-anniversary/ LittleBigPlanet 2 Soundtrack 10th Anniversary] - kennyyoung.com </ref> Higginbotham's Mind would have taken place between Eve's Asylum and the Cosmos, possibly in place of or ~~after~~ Invasion Of The Body Invaders.<ref name="KennyYoung">[https://www.kennyyoung.com/2021/01/29/littlebigplanet-2s-10th-anniversary/ LittleBigPlanet 2 Soundtrack 10th Anniversary] - kennyyoung.com </ref> During these points in development, Dr. Higginbotham's personality was comparatively formal and direct as opposed to the rambling nature of his later counterpart.<ref name="PersonalityRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz_8OWGgxu8 eve_pre_boss.bik] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref>		During development, Dr. Herbert Higginbotham took on a more expansive role in LittleBigPlanet 2's narrative, as he was intended to be a creator curator for a theme based around himself, internally referred to as [[Higginbotham's Mind]]. While Dr. Higginbotham's relation to arcades and technology is subtly present in the final story — through motifs found around the Cosmos — art and music direction behind Higginbotham's Mind was founded on these ideas, of which the finalized Cosmos inherited most.<ref name="KennyYoung">[https://www.kennyyoung.com/2021/01/29/littlebigplanet-2s-10th-anniversary/ LittleBigPlanet 2 Soundtrack 10th Anniversary] - kennyyoung.com </ref> Chronologically, Higginbotham's Mind would have taken place between Eve's Asylum and the Cosmos, possibly in place of or following Invasion Of The Body Invaders.<ref name="KennyYoung">[https://www.kennyyoung.com/2021/01/29/littlebigplanet-2s-10th-anniversary/ LittleBigPlanet 2 Soundtrack 10th Anniversary] - kennyyoung.com </ref> During these points in development, Dr. Higginbotham's personality was comparatively formal and direct as opposed to the rambling nature of his later counterpart.<ref name="PersonalityRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz_8OWGgxu8 eve_pre_boss.bik] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref>

	While the two interact sparingly during LittleBigPlanet 2's story mode, early narratives featured Dr. Higginbotham as ~~being targeted by~~ Avalon Centrifuge, who at that point was the primary antagonist. ~~Using~~ his [[Meanies#Development\|~~Popovs~~]]~~, Avalon would have injected Dr. Higginbotham~~, inducing his madness directly to silence him ~~about~~ Avalon~~'s plot to take over Craftworld — Avalon's attempts to stall~~ the Alliance's ~~pursuit of~~ Higginbotham ~~fail~~.<ref name="RevealRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usHLz-L2V4M eve_post_boss.bik] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref><ref name="AvalonRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Auz5UojSY avalonia_postboss.bik] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref> While insane, Dr. Higginbotham's demeanor reflected his different personality, taking on a paranoid and stubborn temperament toward Eve and Sackboy — afraid they may be Avalon in disguise.<ref name="PersonalityRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz_8OWGgxu8 eve_pre_boss.bik] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref> After curing Higginbotham of his infection, he would ~~reveal~~ Avalon~~'s evil intentions, all~~ the ~~while being monitored by~~ Avalon's robot ~~assistance~~, [[Mona]].<ref name="RevealRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usHLz-L2V4M eve_post_boss.bik] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref> Later in development, Higginbotham's Mind would be merged into the Cosmos, with the exploration of Dr. Higginbotham's insides being contained solely within Invasion Of The Body Invaders; this level was the culmination of [[the Popov's Domain]], another theme cut around the same time as Higginbotham's Mind.		While the two interact sparingly during LittleBigPlanet 2's story mode, early narratives featured Dr. Higginbotham as a target of Avalon Centrifuge's plans, who at that point was the primary antagonist bent on ruling Craftworld. Avalon would have injected Dr. Higginbotham with a needle containing his [[Meanies#Development\|Popov]] minions, inducing his madness directly to silence Dr. Higginbotham and prevent him from spilling the truth. Avalon would have rejected the Alliance's intentions to cure Dr. Higginbotham, fabricating rumors about his death to buy himself time.<ref name="RevealRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usHLz-L2V4M eve_post_boss.bik] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref><ref name="AvalonRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Auz5UojSY avalonia_postboss.bik] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref> While insane, Dr. Higginbotham's demeanor reflected his different personality, taking on a paranoid and stubborn temperament toward Eve and Sackboy — afraid they may be Avalon in disguise.<ref name="PersonalityRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz_8OWGgxu8 eve_pre_boss.bik] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref> After curing Higginbotham of his infection, he would have returned to his senses and revealed Avalon as the true cause of the Sucker; Avalon's robot assistant, [[Mona]], spies from above, relaying the message back to him.<ref name="RevealRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usHLz-L2V4M eve_post_boss.bik] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref> Later in development, Higginbotham's Mind would be merged into the Cosmos, with the exploration of Dr. Higginbotham's insides being contained solely within Invasion Of The Body Invaders; this level was the culmination of [[the Popov's Domain]], another theme cut around the same time as Higginbotham's Mind.

	Dr. Higginbotham, like the other creator curators, underwent multiple stylistic alterations to his appearance during his creation. Early on, Dr. Higginbotham's appearance was distinctly human-like, depicted with aged, pallor skin and stringy white hair. His formal clothing took on a two-tone black and white palette, and he wore a bowler hat; no modelled version of this design has been recovered, though it is depicted in early cutscene sketches.<ref name="RevealRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usHLz-L2V4M eve_post_boss.bik] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref> Dr. Higginbotham maintained a similar character silhouette, although his humanoid anatomy was swapped out for the crafted look synonymous with his final model. Although his color palette and attire faced major design revisions to better match his personality, Dr. Higginbotham did not experience significant alterations to his model like other creator curators. In pre-release builds, Dr. Higginbotham's model featured a pair of swirly rainbow eyes that would later be separated and used as their own decoration; this design is still present in all promotional renders of Dr. Higginbotham, as no retroactive changes were made to account for this last-minute alteration. Close to LittleBigPlanet 2's release, these decorations were applied to Dr. Higginbotham's eyes to distinguish his infected and healthy states.		Dr. Higginbotham, like the other creator curators, underwent multiple stylistic alterations to his appearance during his creation. Early on, Dr. Higginbotham's appearance was distinctly human-like, depicted with aged, pallor skin and stringy white hair. His formal clothing took on a two-tone black and white palette, and he wore a bowler hat; no modelled version of this design has been recovered, though it is depicted in early cutscene sketches.<ref name="RevealRef">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usHLz-L2V4M eve_post_boss.bik] - (Imagisphere) Youtube.com</ref> Dr. Higginbotham maintained a similar character silhouette, although his humanoid anatomy was swapped out for the crafted look synonymous with his final model. Although his color palette and attire faced major design revisions to better match his personality, Dr. Higginbotham did not experience significant alterations to his model like other creator curators. In pre-release builds, Dr. Higginbotham's model featured a pair of swirly rainbow eyes that would later be separated and used as their own decoration; this design is still present in all promotional renders of Dr. Higginbotham, as no retroactive changes were made to account for this last-minute alteration. Close to LittleBigPlanet 2's release, these decorations were applied to Dr. Higginbotham's eyes to distinguish his infected and healthy states.

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	==General information==		==General information==

			[[File:Render Cosmos Curator Dr Herbert Higginbotham Final Neutral Custom.png\|192px\|right\|thumb\|Dr. Higginbotham's appearance in-game.]]

	===Physical appearance===		===Physical appearance===
	Dr. Higginbotham has a colorful and mismatched appearance. His head is constructed from a tall purple matchbox with two protruding ears and a taped-on nose; though difficult to notice, the box reads "Higinbothem Science Match Co. Ltd." His left ear sports the Greek letter β, and his right ear Σ. His "mouth" slides open to reveal four matches resembling crooked teeth. His head is covered in white tufts of hair with large protruding muttonchops and bushy eyebrows, ears, and a moustache. His eyes, consist of graphometer-like devices tilted upward, giving him a relaxed expression. Adorned atop Dr. Higginbotham's head is a black formal top-hat with a red band. He wears a colorful striped coat and pants, with a red bow tie on top and small black-and-white dress shoes below.		Dr. Higginbotham has a colorful and mismatched appearance. His head is constructed from a tall purple matchbox with two protruding ears and a taped-on nose; though difficult to notice, the box reads "Higinbothem Science Match Co. Ltd." His left ear sports the Greek letter β, and his right ear Σ. His "mouth" slides open to reveal four matches resembling crooked teeth. His head is covered in white tufts of hair with large protruding muttonchops and bushy eyebrows, ears, and a moustache. His eyes, consist of graphometer-like devices tilted upward, giving him a relaxed expression. Adorned atop Dr. Higginbotham's head is a black formal top-hat with a red band. He wears a colorful striped coat and pants, with a red bow tie on top and small black-and-white dress shoes below.

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	\|nickname=Halitosis Herbert		\|nickname=Halitosis Herbert
	\|firstappearance=[[LittleBigPlanet 2]] <small>(2011)</small>		\|firstappearance=[[LittleBigPlanet 2]] <small>(2011)</small>
	\|lastappearance=[[~~The Journey Home\|LittleBigPlanet 3:~~ The Journey Home]] <small>(2015)</small>		\|lastappearance=[[The Journey Home]] <small>(2015)</small>
	\|actor=Ewan Bailey		\|actor=Ewan Bailey
	}}		}}

	{{quote\|text=The machine elves were skipping through the dream flux man, branching and growing and splitting and singing, but I fixed them.\|author=Dr. Herbert Higginbotham, "[[Negativitron Incoming/Transcript \|Negativitron Incoming]]"}}		{{quote\|text=The machine elves were skipping through the dream flux man, branching and growing and splitting and singing, but I fixed them.\|author=Dr. Herbert Higginbotham, "[[Negativitron Incoming/Transcript\|Negativitron Incoming]]"}}

	'''Dr. Herbert Higginbotham''' is a major character in [[LittleBigPlanet 2]], and the [[Creator Curator \| creator curator]] of [[the Cosmos]]. He is considered to be one of [[Craftworld \| Craftworld's]] greatest inventors and plays a crucial part in helping the Alliance's plot to defeat [[the Negativitron]].		'''Dr. Herbert Higginbotham''' is a major character in [[LittleBigPlanet 2]], and the [[Creator Curator \| creator curator]] of [[the Cosmos]]. He is considered to be one of [[Craftworld \| Craftworld's]] greatest inventors and plays a crucial part in helping the Alliance's plot to defeat [[the Negativitron]].
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	Sackboy, Clive, and Eve return to Avalonia in the company of Dr. Higginbotham, where he makes short work of repairing Huge Spaceship. When [[Avalon Centrifuge]] is captured by the Negativitron, Higginbotham cryptically reassures that he is still alive, albeit in grave danger. He and the rest of the Alliance leave Craftworld to pursue the Negativitron, but crash land on its surface after the ship once again succumbs to an attack. Once the Alliance reunites with Sackboy, Dr. Higginbotham assists in Avalon's rescue mission and the final assault on the Negativitron.		Sackboy, Clive, and Eve return to Avalonia in the company of Dr. Higginbotham, where he makes short work of repairing Huge Spaceship. When [[Avalon Centrifuge]] is captured by the Negativitron, Higginbotham cryptically reassures that he is still alive, albeit in grave danger. He and the rest of the Alliance leave Craftworld to pursue the Negativitron, but crash land on its surface after the ship once again succumbs to an attack. Once the Alliance reunites with Sackboy, Dr. Higginbotham assists in Avalon's rescue mission and the final assault on the Negativitron.

	===[[~~The Journey Home\|LittleBigPlanet 3:~~ The Journey Home]]===		===[[The Journey Home]]===
	Dr. Higginbotham reappears as one of the invitees to the heroes' reunion party. Collecting all of Dr. Higginbotham's Cosmos-related stamps in [[Swoop de Loop]] sends his invitation for the party, where he shows up with a gift-wrapped arcade machine.		Dr. Higginbotham reappears as one of the invitees to the heroes' reunion party. Collecting all of Dr. Higginbotham's Cosmos-related stamps in [[Swoop de Loop]] sends his invitation for the party, where he shows up with a gift-wrapped arcade machine.

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	===Development===		===Development===
			: ''See also: [[Higginbotham's Mind]]''

	[[File:Concept Costumes EvesAsylum Cropped Higginbotham.png\|128px\|right\|thumb\|Dr. Higginbotham's earliest known model.]]		[[File:Concept Costumes EvesAsylum Cropped Higginbotham.png\|128px\|right\|thumb\|Dr. Higginbotham's earliest known model.]]