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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We're getting an official Magic the Gathering Yuri Manga, this is not a drill.

First Look at the new "Destroy All Humans. They Can't Be Regenerated: TIME SHIFT" by Takuma Yokota & Katsura Ise starting on October 26 in Monthly Shonen Ace issue 12/2026.

Girl Meets Girl Story about the character Yakumo Suwabara who became a "Magic: The Gathering" pro-player in 2008. She meets a free-spirited girl named Sana Isurugi in Akihabara.

(4 Chapters Total Planned)

Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A collection of Diablo 3 and 4 weapons I've worked on at @volpinprops.com for Blizzcon. I wonder what sort of devilish deathbringiners we could devise for Diablo 5?

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Playing the game that lets you trick your family into an MTG draft.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A week ago at Dragoncon I met Richard Garriott at a panel about his new Ultima game. Long story short he wants to use AI. He already has for concept art and ChatGPT generated fantasy language. I wrote an account with the hope that this could spread to the right people. Please pass this along.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Some sneak previews of the next Cryptid girl figurine! Jackie the Jackalope, a burnt out bunnie doing gig work to pay her medical bills. The sculpt is by @remanance.bsky.social and I'm very excited to have @stealthnachos.bsky.social illustrating her backstory.

A.3d sculpt of a Jackalope delivery girl

A comic panel of a Jackalope girl:
"You'll need to watch your stress too. What do you do for work?"
"You know, gig work..."

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Had a blast last night with @squibyprops.bsky.social shouting "WHAT" at all the folks who recognized us. Got some great pics and passed out a ton of badge ribbons. Thanks for the nice shot by @dtjaaaam.bsky.social

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I'll toot my horn on one thing, the look in color vs greyscale is almost exactly the same.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We noticed ye from across the bar and are fond of yer lobster.

A grescale costume of Eefram and Thomas from the Lighthouse (2019)

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I'll be at Dragon Con! Say hey and help my fill out my 2026 cosplay Bingo.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Okay can we seriously actually gatekeep nerd spaces? If Nick Robinson is going to try to get into Magic content then folks deserve to know that they're enabling a well known sex pest. docs.google.com/document/u/0...

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I've been lucky to be able to work on a number of projects for Supergiant over the years and the Book of Rites has always been my favorite. Pyre, likewise, is still my favorite SG game.

A replica book of Rites adorned with hand painted leather, and real binding

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

You know where the cost of Cube Drafts isn't too high? With your local group! Ive been starting up a grassroots monthly meetup near Atlanta because the South deserves to have more access to a larger diy event. Feel free to message me for details or interest. #mtgcube

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

So what I've learned is that a good font will get you far. Inkscape if you need a vector program and PC name tag is a good service for the price. Honestly you don't need to be that clever, just a fun phrase since most folks in the Magic scene are pretty new to them.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I always forget just how much art I've done from the Sonic series but I'm happy for an excuse to share that.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Good luck to everyone at the Boston Cube Party this weekend! I hope the trophy makes it extra special and exciting, cube really is the best way to play.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Normally I keep track of the time on the different topics but when we reached "Share your favorite Video Game Manual" I just let us go on and on because it was so much fun describing why Pokemon and Earthbound and Katamari's user software manuals are such beautiful works of art.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Expedition 33 quietly replacing all its AI generated textures and Larian downplaying how much it wants to cut concept artists all so they don't have to make art like this. Generative AI is like lead exposure for your imagination, c'mon y'all, why are we making excuses for this?

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

"We have used such generative AI support tools during development of Crazy Taxi: World Tour." This is literally placeholder art for Slay the Spire 2. If you need AI to generate ideas you're both lying and also genuinely stupid.

Some genuinely charming paint scribbles for a placeholder demon in slay the spire 2. I am endeared to its utilitarian charm.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Because of my recent Shoebox Trophies Ollie over at Boston Cube Party approached me for something similar. It needed to be fast to design, simple, and iconic so I came up with a brass statue reminiscent of the Equestrian Statue of George Washington.

A trophy of the Boston cube party, a brass card atop a faux stone plinth

The equestrian statue of George Washington in Boston.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Meet Adora DiBere, the newest resident at East Virginia, an island resort for Cryptids. Does she really bring disaster and doom or is she taking all the blame for a life long bad luck streak? Find out more about the residents in my project: Mountain Mama Monsters! Art by @milkykau.bsky.social

Beware Adora, The Mothwoman! A comic depaicting the backstory of a misfortunate moth girl.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Come see me at Momocon right next to the big Wonderfest sign!

A haggared special effects artist flashes a peace sign while at a vendor booth.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

That's right there's *gasp* lore! Another person I couldn't have done this without is @milkykau.bsky.social who provided art of the characters in their backstories. She helped really finalize their colors and voices. These postcards will also be available along with the kits.

A stats card for the Mothwoman, Adora DiBere.

A stats card for Braxxie Fukushima, a sect Flatwoods Monster

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

None of this would have been possible without @remanance.bsky.social who took my concepts and edits and realized them in 3d. He has such a distinct and sexy style that was perfect for a unique but Monster Moko and Skullgirls influenced piece.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

My cryptid figure project, Mountain Mama Monsters is finished in time for #Wonderfest at Momocon! I never thought I'd be able to attend a WonFest, let alone vend at one. These are my first original characters too so it would mean a lot if you could help me spread the word.

Two large statues one of the Flatwoods Monster the other of mothman in the style of a pin-up girl

Flatwoods Monster layers down at the mothman

Close up shot of a female Flatwoods Monster

Close up shot of a female mothman office lady

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Mark is an amazing artist to work with. He was who made my Moth girl concept come to life and gave her a distinct style. Definitely recommend commissioning him.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Introducing Adora DiBere, the Misfortune Mothwoman! This is the second of my two cryptid girl statues for WonderFest. Does this unlucky office lady bring disaster or were the Startups designed to Shut down?

A office lady themed pinup style moth girl

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Working on my Cryptid girls figures for Wonderfest. It's leg day.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Are you going to Wonderfest at Momocon? I'll be debuting a series of cryptid girl statues, Mountain Mama Monsters, availabke as garage kits! This is Braxxie Fukushima, a Flatwoods Maiden and retired B-Movie A-Lister modeled by @remanance.bsky.social

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Hitting em with the Koichi Jojo Pose.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Pests from Strixhaven made for Wizards of the Coast. I was lead on this project, working on everything from casting to cleanup and many, many hours of painting. Each terrarium has rubber glass for realistic water suspension.

Multicolored sculpted pests in a terrarium from Magic the Gathering's Strixhaven sets.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Any time there's a big new video about Fear and Hunger I always see a spike in sales. I'm greatful for the F&H fans, y'all are literally paying my groceries. cutemonsterprops.com/products/fea...

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

The Lucky Coin from the Fear and Hunger Series. I think there was a recent influx of fans from a big YouTube lore video so all I can say is thank you to all the folks helping pay my bills because they found their new favorite thing.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Yep! My first paper cube too lol. I lost most of my matches but I made a sweet blue deck with two mox, tinker, triplicate titan, ancestral recall and some other gas. Definitely the deep end but I felt accomplished that I could put something together.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Managed to snag a picture of you doing the introduction. Great job hosting, we always need more weirdz silly events.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Got a signed Dandan by the creator of Dandan and then beat him at his own game.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The monkey's paw curls and now you have to single out who has the best art.

A plaque reading Shoe box. Card altering with keithulhu best (subjective) art

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Top 9 games! I spent way too much time on this one, trading some all-timers for my more niche faves but I think it says more about me.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

My first ever zbrush sculpt from about 9 years ago, an ode to my love of the original, fat, Pikachu. Never sold any, so I ended up just giving them away. I ought to do one in shades of GB green.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Happy 40th Anniversary, Zelda! I've forgotten how many LoZ related pieces I've done over the years so it's been nice to revisit how far I've come since making Majora's Mask over 10 years ago.

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Cute Monster Props @cutemonster.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

@shoebox.gg is hardly a month away! I (pictured right) will be there showing off Pauper and Dandan at the Carnival!

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