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Published: 2018-12-30 07:56:43 +0000 UTC; Views: 12480; Favourites: 245; Downloads: 91
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Description Series 20!  The big 2-0!  Just like for series 10, I wanted to commemorate breaking a new set of ten by using character concepts submitted by fans and fellow Deviants!  Hooray!  Let me thank the following Deviants for their characters:

Hezikim:
DipSnip: (my sister, Katie!)
Swampgas:
Gross Out:
Fandomstein:
Half Life: Mike (my brother, who isn't on DeviantArt)
Max Flesher:
Joe Marcus the Manic Butcher:
Metalhead:

Thanks, guys!  These are a lot of fun, and I'll do it again for series 30!
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MurderousAutomaton In reply to ??? [2025-02-04 01:40:24 +0000 UTC]

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akimble1 [2023-10-23 14:12:54 +0000 UTC]

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to akimble1 [2023-10-24 22:57:33 +0000 UTC]

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akimble1 In reply to MurderousAutomaton [2024-07-10 17:10:36 +0000 UTC]

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to akimble1 [2024-07-13 04:07:02 +0000 UTC]

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Ghostshane [2023-07-03 18:40:16 +0000 UTC]

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to Ghostshane [2023-07-04 03:39:38 +0000 UTC]

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GMNGManiac [2019-01-24 12:57:02 +0000 UTC]

Every time I see one of these I'm like: Netherrealm should make a fighting game out of these...

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to GMNGManiac [2019-01-27 22:47:23 +0000 UTC]

Oh man, that would be amazing!  I'd love to see that!

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PhantomNecromancery [2019-01-02 01:29:04 +0000 UTC]

If this was an actual toy line I would buy them all!!!!! 

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to PhantomNecromancery [2019-01-05 22:39:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!  So would I!

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Anastasiy [2019-01-02 00:18:58 +0000 UTC]

This is inspiring! Colors are great!

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to Anastasiy [2019-01-05 22:40:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!  I appreciate it!  I had a lot of fun with these. ^______^

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Jabalor [2019-01-01 09:06:01 +0000 UTC]

I cant believe we are on series 30 already!

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to Jabalor [2019-01-05 22:42:24 +0000 UTC]

Wow, I wish I was on series 30 already, but it's only series 20.  If I could work on Creepazoids as much as I wanted to, I'd be on series 50 by now!

But yeah, I'm still having a blast with these!  There are so many more I can't wait to do!  I wish I had more time...

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nerd-with-a-pencil [2019-01-01 07:07:05 +0000 UTC]

Nice! I love your interpretation of Max!

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to nerd-with-a-pencil [2019-01-05 22:44:04 +0000 UTC]

Sweet!  Thanks, man!  Since I already did a "rubber hose" style cartoon character for series 12, I figured I'd go more "Bluto" with him, which makes sense, since Fleischer did the old Popeye cartoons. Did you notice that the skin on his apron is made of up other Popeye characters?

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WonderDookie [2018-12-31 22:55:28 +0000 UTC]

haha. These are great. That's funny how they were all created by others, but work together so well as a series.

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to WonderDookie [2019-01-01 04:06:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, man!  Yeah!  I thought so, too!  I wonder if the '90s background helped, since so many '90s toys were random and weird.  In that context, they all kinda work together. Also, there were a lot of slimy green characters this time around.

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UnFungi [2018-12-31 21:58:19 +0000 UTC]

Eyyy! Awesone!! (Buys the rights to Gross Out for one billion dollars. Makes entire cinematic universe.) XD

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to UnFungi [2019-01-01 04:05:02 +0000 UTC]

Ha, ha!  Good move.

Glad you like him, man!  He was a lot of fun to draw!  I'd been itchin' to draw some good ol' fashioned green goo.

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HoodedFamiliar [2018-12-31 03:52:12 +0000 UTC]

Perhaps maybe a series based entirely on Japanese monsters and culture? Just a suggestion, you don't have to.

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to HoodedFamiliar [2019-01-01 04:04:00 +0000 UTC]

Good idea!  I actually have one in my list!  I'm not sure when I'll get around to it, but I'm hoping for sometime in 2019!  We'll see how the year pans out.

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RZGmon200 In reply to MurderousAutomaton [2019-01-05 21:34:35 +0000 UTC]

And make a 2.0 version of Fox Fire on it

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to RZGmon200 [2019-01-05 22:14:57 +0000 UTC]

Good idea!  I was thinking the same thing!

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HoodedFamiliar In reply to MurderousAutomaton [2019-01-01 05:07:24 +0000 UTC]

Good job.

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Grimmtheslayer [2018-12-31 03:05:22 +0000 UTC]

The one on left top and left middle are the only ones my mind refuses to understand

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to Grimmtheslayer [2019-01-01 04:03:07 +0000 UTC]

Ha, ha!  Some things defy explanation.

's links will explain Hezikim, and Gross Out was meant to reference all those old, fun gross toys from the '80s, like Madballs, Garbage Pail Kids, Creepy Crawlers, etc.

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Grimmtheslayer In reply to MurderousAutomaton [2019-01-01 07:56:40 +0000 UTC]

Ohhhhh, ok, I understand Gross out now. My mind still breaks looking at "Heck is it?"

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to Grimmtheslayer [2019-01-05 22:14:26 +0000 UTC]

Ha, ha!  Indeed!  I haven't read the full story about them, but the portion I did read makes them out to be pretty nasty.

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ashenbach In reply to Grimmtheslayer [2018-12-31 19:13:02 +0000 UTC]

Grimmtheslayer you can read my tale that features the Hezikim here: www.amazon.com/dp/B014LR49IG - enjoy!

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Pearlwatcher [2018-12-30 19:13:49 +0000 UTC]

Ohhh, Hezikim looks really epic

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to Pearlwatcher [2019-01-01 03:58:55 +0000 UTC]

Yeah!  My buddy comes up with some gruesome beasts...

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ashenbach In reply to MurderousAutomaton [2019-01-01 18:55:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to ashenbach [2019-01-05 22:13:37 +0000 UTC]

^________^

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ashenbach In reply to Pearlwatcher [2018-12-31 19:13:26 +0000 UTC]

Elephantzrulz - they are!   You can read more about them here if you like: www.amazon.com/dp/B014LR49IG

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Aetostheronin [2018-12-30 18:49:18 +0000 UTC]

That's another great continuation to the Creepozoids, not to mention an amazing last piece for the year. Hope you had a good holiday season and have a Happy New Year.

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to Aetostheronin [2019-01-01 03:57:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, Aetostheronin!  I was hoping I could get it done before the new year.  And there are plenty more sets to come in 2019!  I'm actually already three characters in for series 21...

Happy Holidays to you as well, and Happy New Year (in my time zone, 2019 is just two hours away)! ^____^

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Aetostheronin In reply to MurderousAutomaton [2019-01-02 03:26:38 +0000 UTC]

New set to the series and more coming up, this new year is certainly starting to be a great one.

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to Aetostheronin [2019-01-05 22:22:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, man!  I'm excited!  I've got some sets coming up that I've been wanting to do for a long time...

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Aetostheronin In reply to MurderousAutomaton [2019-01-10 09:42:26 +0000 UTC]

May I ask to a hint of what a few will be themed, or are you still trying to pin exactly which ones you wish to create?

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to Aetostheronin [2019-01-14 06:56:58 +0000 UTC]

Certainly!  I'll give you the titles of a few coming up, but if you want more details, just let me know! These are the next two sets planned: Creepazoids: Indie Monsters and Creepazoids: Insomnia.  After that, it'll be time for the deluxe 200th Creepazoid!  I've got a fun idea for that one. I also have a set I've been keeping on the back burner for a while called Creepazoids: Robots vs Ninjas.  I might move this one up in the schedule, since I've been getting a lot of requests for a Japan-themed set.  We'll see!

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Aetostheronin In reply to MurderousAutomaton [2019-01-14 10:23:30 +0000 UTC]

They all sound interesting, the vast array of subjects and themes seem limitless for your work. Will the Creepozoids: Insomnia edition be based on symptoms or what someone may see if they don't sleep? Unless that's going to far into detail. The 200th special will be one that undoubtedly will be impressive.

If you wish here is a website for Japanese Yōkai and creatures if you want any further ideas for that edition. yokai.com
Hope it's useful to you and thanks for the insight on what may be in the near future.

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to Aetostheronin [2019-01-16 04:09:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!  Yeah, that's one of the things I like most about Creepazoids--the possibilities are limitless, and it gives me a chance to play with designs and styles I haven't really delved into before. Insomnia will be a fun one!  It's actually sort of a "film noir" theme, referencing a dark, creepy city in the dead of night.  It'll have a slight art deco influence, and will focus on the kinds of weirdos and lost souls that wander the streets at night.  Think Sin City meets the work of Edward Hopper. I'm excited to start on this one!  I like your interpretation, too--that might be something to keep in mind for future sets!

Nice!  Thanks for the link!  I think I have all the monsters selected already, but it can't hurt to have easy reference. I'm splitting this set into five ninjas and four robots, so the ninjas will mostly reference folklore/monsters, and the robots will be pop culture/sci-fi.  Sort of an "ancient Japan" meets "modern Japan" theme.  This should be another really fun one!  

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Aetostheronin In reply to MurderousAutomaton [2019-01-25 23:44:50 +0000 UTC]

Exactly, best of all some can be a play on words as well. That adds even more fuel since you can make a pun Creepozoids set. Lost and unusual huh? Sounds like a crazy night or just another one if that so happens to be someone's thing.

Retro vs. Modern, that does sound interesting especially considering the many types of Yokai, both new and old, there are.

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to Aetostheronin [2019-03-02 03:23:08 +0000 UTC]

Hey, man!  Sorry for the huge delay in replying!  February ended up being a super busy month.

But yeah, puns are the best!  I always loved how mini-figure toylines in the '80s and '90s had corny pun names for their characters, so I try to keep that tradition going for the Creepazoids. Some of my favorite characters so far have come about because of puns!  I had a blast with the Insomnia set--one of my favorites out of all of them, I think!

Yeah!  The Japanese set will be fun, too!  But first up: the deluxe 200th Creepazoid!

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Aetostheronin In reply to MurderousAutomaton [2019-03-02 07:01:29 +0000 UTC]

It's no problem, days turn to weeks and time just seems to past by when you're busy.

I remember that was a huge thing in the 90's. Almost all the toys had to have a pun for their name. Some like furbies, Polly pocket,Gooey Louie to name a few. Best way to grab 90's kids attentions, I suppose. Seems like you really enjoyed drawing the Insomnia set. Hope you can revisit something like it as I'm sure there's plenty more creative possibilities there.

When the Japanese set does come around I hope I can see at least two Yokai that I found interesting. Well time to bust out the champagne (maybe even some top shelve drinks) and pull back the curtains, time for another grand reveal.

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StarGamerWorld [2018-12-30 18:43:48 +0000 UTC]

Wow! These are all amazing. Gosh, it's hard to decide. I think I may like Fandomstein the most. Hard to not go with shark heads.

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MurderousAutomaton In reply to StarGamerWorld [2019-01-01 03:54:55 +0000 UTC]

That's very true!  He's also got all sorts of other crazy parts!  It was fun drawing those pieces again.

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StarGamerWorld In reply to MurderousAutomaton [2019-01-01 03:55:24 +0000 UTC]

Yeah! They all look really great.

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