A Star in the Making! is a one-off feature on page 20 of the Knuckles Knock-Out Special, going behind the scenes to reveal parts of Knuckles the Echidna's conception. The echidna was originally designed to be as popular as Sonic the Hedgehog, but look distinctly different and unique. Japanese developers scoured the world looking for the right hair, clothing and accessories and he was soon fitted with white gloves, distinctive shoes and his neck collar.