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MurderousAutomaton — Creepazoids: The Fan Zone, Part III
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Published: 2020-02-29 06:33:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 11932; Favourites: 177; Downloads: 65
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Series 30! Let's celebrate with more fan-created character concepts!
Let me thank the following Deviants for their ideas:Brick Housewife: Mike (my brother, who's not on DeviantArt)
Cask:
Mr. Capgras:
Cubex:
Metal Unicorn: (my sister, Katie!)
Dafeaux:
Rott Wormbeard:
D.Mon: Danai (my friend from work!)
Angler:
Thanks again, guys! And sorry to anyone who submitted a character that didn't make it in the set--they'll carry over into series 40! It'll be here before we know it...
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Hey! Where would you submit a character concept? I have a couple ideas I think would look pretty rad in your style
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Great! You can let me know right here!
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Hear, hear! Thanks, MiniMinx! ^_____^
I've got slots open for series 40, so if you have an idea you'd like to submit, let me know! It'll probably be at least a year before I get to that set, so you've got time.
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I don't care whatever it takes I want to see these in stores so I can collect them all!
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Ha, ha! Thank you! I totally agree.
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Promise me my friend promise me you will find a way to make these into real collectible figures! I must have them all! Every last one of them promise me! "Screams over dramatically out in the rain."
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Ha, ha! I swear, on my sandwich's grave, that these will be real toys someday. 
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I'm sure you'll find a company that will be willing to do it. Nowadays there's practically every company is trying to get into the vinyl Collective industry since Funko made it marketable! Even though some Collectibles are a swing-and-a-miss the best ones are those that experiment instead of just go with a theme that they know children would enjoy. And even then the children ones still managed to experiment with collectible toys. Take a look at Treasure X that's series is still going on and I think it's moving on to its fourth season soon!
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Ah, that's a good point! The tricky part is accessibility--most companies don't take unsolicited concepts. It's more likely they'd handpick something they see online or at shows, especially if it has a big fan base. It can also be tricky because most companies want to make products out of easily-recognizable licenses to guarantee mass appeal, but there are plenty of more niche companies that go for independent/original concepts, too. I just need to find my audience!
I found out about a convention called DesignerCon out in Anaheim, CA, which is like a comic convention but for designers, toy makers and really any kind of indie content creator. Larger companies and studios are also there, so it would be a great place for me to get an artist table and push the Creepazoid line! We'll see what happens...
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There you go if there's a will there's a way. And honestly I feel like you're Creepzoid toys would sell phenomenally! People are craving for original material companies are only craving money and from what I've seen your fans say about your creations if companies see the praise and your fans rooting for you there is a chance! I'll be honest I discovered you by accident but I'm glad I did! I'll be rooting for you when the day comes that you we'll take these from drawings and turn them into a reality. And I mean all of them I must have them all! "Evil laugh"
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Thank you so much! It means a lot to me to hear that! ^____^ I certainly hope so! We'll see what the future brings...
Nice! Thanks, man! I'll definitely keep everybody here on dA abreast of any new developments! I'll be waiting in the aisles with you--I want them all, too!
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Ha, ha! You'll be fine. He'll just ram his glider into himself, like a doofus.
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Never thought I'd see a smile so big that it intersects.
I love all these, but my favorite has to be Brick Housewife. A Welcome mat for an apron, bushes for hair and designed with 1930-40's-esque cartoon pie eyes. A lot of creativity went into this one.
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Ha, ha! Right? He's a very enthusiastic man.
Nice! That was my brother's design--he'll be glad to hear it! He thought of all the fun little details.
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I saw this and IMMEDIATELY started weez laughing at my computer monitor.
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!
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Ha, ha! Great! Glad you like how he turned out!
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He's beautiful,
Internet High-Five
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Is capgras based on a medical condition? Because I can't figure him out.
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Yeah! Well, indirectly--it's specifically based on the tone and feel of this song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=poF239… , which makes references to Capgras Syndrome. Give the song a listen--it's pure pandemonium!
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I'm literally out of words, thank you so much for making Cask!!
He looks amazing!!!
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Ha, ha! Awesome! Glad you like how he turned out--he was a lot of fun to draw!
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you know, I'm actually curious, what material will they be made out of?
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Oh, actual Creepazoid toys? Good question! I don't want to get ahead of myself, but I envision them as PVC figurines.
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I mean, for now it's just a dream, but maybe someday they'll be actual toys, right?
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I already knew mine was going to be on the list, but the fact that it ended up being the glow in the dark figure just makes it feel a little bit more special. Also, can we agree that nobody saw the heavy metal unicorn coming.
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Awesome! Glad you like him! I figured he had to be glow in dark, given angler fish's lures.
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Ooh! I love all of these! Despite how different they are in theme, they all feel like they could convincingly be part of the same set or at least exist in the same world. Can't wait to tackle this challenge!
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Definitely! The Fan Zone characters have a way of all working together pretty cohesively, despite being different ideas from different people. I think it's just their sheer weirdness.
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Mr Capgras certainly turned out in that special ratio of weird, goofy, and nightmare fuel that you're known for XD Lovely!
"Glows in the dark" on Angler is such a lovely touch.
Question is: what does he fish for?
I love Cask! On paper, very simple concept, but your style and density of detail really breathe life into it. Actually, I'm not even sure if he's made of gas or liquid or something in between, but any works!
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Ha, ha! Awesome! Glad you like him! I did kinda inadvertently deviate from the original description--his smile is more two sides of a really wide mouth, rather than one continuous "apple peel" unraveling, but I think it gets a similar feel across.
Thanks! Angler was fun to work on! Hmm... I guess he'd still fish for fish--whatever fish an angler fish eats!
Thank you, sir! Cask was a lot of fun, too! The simplicity of his concept gave me plenty of room to play. Yeah! His body is so blobby it's kinda hard to tell; I envision him being thick, plumy smoke--the kind so thick you can't even see through.
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Hey by all means, let your creativity fly! You don't owe any of us nothing, and so much of the fun is seeing where your mind takes these concepts, I think.
I think I could only accept "just fish" if those fish were just as odd as him. Like trout wearing business attire and carrying briefcases, and oops, looks like that one's going to be late for work.
I think I could picture Cask singing a few bars of Toxic Love.
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Ha, ha! Well, the concepts people submit are usually really cool to begin with, so I try not to deviate too far from that. Especially if it's one of their original characters, but sometimes it is fun to go off-reservation a bit and play around.
Ha! That's great! I totally agree--trout in business suits could very well be a future Creepazoid.
Totally! I didn't even have that in mind, but he absolutely could. I feel like Tim Curry could voice most of the Creepazoids.
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Oh man these are amazing! I really like Cask. The colors and expression nail it
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Thank you, sir! He was fun to work on! I liked experimenting with his color scheme.
Sorry I didn't end up having any slots left for your idea! Let me know what you had in mind and I can put it on the list for series 40!
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No worries! I don't mind letting others share their idea.
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It's up to you! Right here's fine! ^____^
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