Fortean Giftorium proudly introduces a playful and surreal new addition to their cryptid-inspired art collection: “Giant Shrimp in the Laundry Room,” a whimsical 5×7 Ukiyo-A
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Fortean Giftorium is thrilled to present “Goatman Guardian,” a striking 5×7 Ukiyo-A print vividly inspired by worldwide goatman legends, notably echoing the famous Pope Lick

Uthar Werld News Network – Dr. Ritz Footwat’s Explosive Investigation! “THE BIGGEST MONGOLIAN DEATH WORM EVER?!” Cue dramatic music. Ladies and gentlemen, I am about

Inside the Cabal: The First Three Drops from The Cabal Collection at Fortean Giftorium The shadows are stirring, and the first wave of The Cabal

One of the ideas I tested—but ultimately didn’t pan out—was an artist profile page across my websites. It failed for a variety of reasons, most

Dr. Ritz Footwat Report: The Stonecutting and Transport Conundrum Subject: The Stonecutting and Transport Techniques of the Ancient Egyptians Filed by: Dr. Ritz Footwat, Investigative

This Ukiyo A print was designed from an old sketch I did when I was working on the branding for Cernunnos Foundation. It is based

The Eldritch Taint Upon the Eastern Seaboard: A Ritz Footwat Investigation By Ritz Footwat, Unrelenting Seeker of the Uncanny I have seen the creeping rot

A Close Encounter at the Edge of the Fields By Ritz Footwat, Investigative Reporter Few cases in the annals of Fortean history are as tantalizing

Dr. Ritz Footwat’s report on the American Thunderbird phenomenon. Thunderbird: A Detailed Report on Legend and Recent Cryptid Activity I. Introduction The Thunderbird is one

The Curious Case of Owlman: A Field Report By Dr. Ritz Footwat There are few cryptids that evoke as much mystique as the so-called Owlman

I have been playing with my characters in the marketing mix. Anyway you can order Chupacabra University tee by following this link. TEE SHIRT BUYING

I owe Fortean Giftorium a proper introduction. So here it is. We decided running 12 different pod shops to try and service merch for all

I cannot lie. I tried to make the title Wear did you go to school to attract grammar fascists and to be funny since I

This is a relaunch like many others. All other links will eventually be brought up to date. This design is now available on 218 different

Who would have thought that Grey Aliens are dancers? Or that it was a HUGE part of their culture? Well, once they conquer us we

The sixth release in the Army of Little Green Men collection by the StepBastard is a Zeta Reticulan that finds one piece of American culture

The 5th release in the Army of Little Green Men collection by StepBastard is a model representing a fictional invasion and conquering of Earth. Or

Metal loving Grey Alien The StepBastard continues to release his Army of Little Green Men collection. Number 4 is another one that shows how much

The Grey Alien Who Thought He Was a Sex Symbol: A Cosmic Tale of Self-Discovery and Branding In the annals of extraterrestrial lore, the Grey

Grey Alien in Full Lotus This model is 2.25 inches tall and printed in luminescent plastic. For the collectors out there, it is the second

Introducing the Army of Little Green Men: Grey Standing – First in the Series Unveil the mysterious allure of the cosmos with the very first

We were having a slow news day until we glanced over at Stepbastard. Then we realized, it was still a slow news day, but now

Stepbastard 3D Printing and Illustration Showcases Unique Models at Western Ohio Toy Show Eaton, Ohio – August 1, 2024 – Fans of cryptids, creatures, and

Encounter with the Dover Demon It was a night steeped in the mystery of early spring when the chill of the New England air bit

Cryptid and Supernatural EXPO in WPA
The WPA Cryptid and Supernatural Expo 2024 is set to take place on September 28-29, 2024, at the Johnstown Masonic Event & Conference Center in

Since this page is becoming more and more about the Cryptids…don’t worry folks that like other weird stuff, we will save room… I am gonna

Once upon a time, in a cozy little town nestled between rolling hills and dense forests, lived a young movie enthusiast named Alex. Alex loved

In the deepest, darkest corners of the Pennsylvanian forests, there lived a creature so shy and sorrowful that few had ever seen it. This creature

So is the Bunnyman a cryptid or not? Personally, I don’t consider it to be a legit cryptid for a lot of reasons. The biggest

Since we set a big pace out of the gate and have been offering so many different Cryptid and Creature drawings and images over the

Sea Monkeys in Comic Ads and Childhood Disappointment From the 1960s to the 1990s, comic book ads were rife with fantastical promises, none more iconic

Discover the Legendary Hodag: A 3D Printed Marvel! Unveil the mystery of the Hodag with our meticulously crafted 3D printed model, now available at a

The Snallygaster is a strange Cryptid indeed…as we would expect from Maryland. I assume that this one came about because a German immigrant had a

When I first ran across this particular cryptid, I thought; “Gee, I guess Arkansas felt left out of the cryptid game”. But they aren’t. Besides

Of all the cryptids you see in pop culture, few capture the collective imagination of the Chupacabra. Originally reported in Puerto Rico, the “goat sucker”

This one is a great example of how the internet can both lead you astray, and bring you back home. So when I went down

“I am gonna need about tree fiddy.” – Loch Ness Monster Yesterday over on my art and 3D modelling page Stepbastard, I dropped a new

When we think about The Pacific Northwest. Especially when we narrow it down to Puget Sound, and in Bremerton (a short hop across the sound

Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round! Step right up and prepare yourselves for the most astonishing, the most confounding, the most outright bewildering tale you’ll ever

Some cryptid stories make one say WTF? This is one of them. 3 different states have versions of this tale. Michigan, Connecticut, and Ohio. All

As a sailor, I can tell you firsthand that if there is one thing you can trust; it is the veracity of sea stories. This

Nestled somewhere between the worlds of UFO’s and Cryptids, somewhere in the Mountains of West Virginia, you will find the Flatwoods monster. It is a

My love of cryptids begins with and highlights with bigfoot. I love the idea of it. I hope its real. Sometimes I convince myself it

Throughout mans history, one thing is certain. There will be a legend (or is it a legend) of a half man half goat doing extraordinary

Truth be told, the Kraken has joined the Mountain Gorilla on the list of creatures that are no longer Cryptids, but rather are now proven

On first glance, the name Nandi Bear makes you think that this is going to be a cute and cuddly cryptid that probably isn’t real.

Sometimes there are cryptids that just don’t make sense. This is a great example of one. Sure on one hand, it is probably based on

The Hopkinsville Goblins is probably more of an alien encounter story than an actual Cryptid…but we aren’t taking anything that seriously EVER. So check it

So I have something to get off my chest and a confession to make. I am writing about the Fresno Nightcrawler because I didn’t want

I hesitated to even put this guy on the page. The Hodag is an example of every single thing serious cryptologists hate. This time they

The Relationship Between Cryptids and Roadside Attraction Tourism The allure of the unknown and the mysterious has always captivated human imagination, giving rise to legends

Ok, they don’t really fight. But I gotta do what I gotta do to get you psychopaths to give a gander at what is going

Along with every other oddity caused by their long separation from the rest of the worlds land masses, Australians have their own set of Cryptids

So the Mothman print is finally ready. Complete with extra gross sales copy and options for the DIYers out there. You can order it through

One of the great joys in looking at this through an entertainment lens, rather than taking a hard research viewpoint, is that I am free

The tale of Grace McGloighlin and the Dobhar-chú is a legendary story from Irish folklore, particularly associated with Glenade Lake in County Leitrim. This story

Need another horrifying Cryptid like Wendigo? Well Brazil has one for you. In fact, it is like the Wendigo in a lot of ways. But

The Loveland Frogman of Loveland, OH sounds like a cutesy cryptid. If you know about what savage eaters frogs are, maybe less so. But still,

I don’t even feel bad for putting it up like this. Worse images are pitched as legit all the time. This one is at least

Go to a public Cryptid forum and bring up aliens of any stripe, and undoubtably you will be shouted down by someone who is entirely

This is a cryptid I was not aware of until I ran across someone complaining that it was frequently described poorly as a bigfoot type

The hoop snake is a fun concept in the world of cryptids and creatures. It is one I don’t think anyone really thinks is real,

One of the great tragedies in cryptozoology for people who take it super seriously and fun-loving hobbyists like me alike is that this phot was

Oxylus for President of the United Nations As the sole representative of the Glory of Doggerland Party, I proudly present our United Nations Presidential platform.

A sad and lonely Squonk crying up a fresh spring in a hemlock forest somewhere in Pennsylvania Like many days in my life, yesterday I

I don’t have a lot to add to this piece of happiness because it is also todays post over at my art site. So I

One of the sillier and most harmless of the cryptid world is the jackalope. I still remember the wonder in my mind as a kid

In fairness, the Swamp Thing, aka Creature from the Black Lagoon, is a movie monster. But lets look at them through the cryptid lens. What

In the ancient annals of history, there lies a tale both magnificent and murky, a saga woven with threads of heroism and deception. It is

There should never be any doubt that Bigfoot is my favorite cryptid of all. If you stalk this site long enough, you certainly wont have

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I wasn’t going to do back to back tee shirt postings…but this one has me excited. I mean how much fun is a group shot

Oxylus the Wise, Arch Druid of Cernunnos, King of Doggerland — a visionary leader ready to bring unity, wisdom, and prosperity to the world as

I wanted to unveil my new cryptid teeshirt today, but it isn’t quite done….so we will post one of my favorite old ones. Get your

So admittedly, this artist did not follow ANY of the witness descriptions of the Mothman. That doesn’t change the wildness of this particular cryptid. Here

Doggerland’s Path to UN Membership As the Arch Druid of Cernunnos, entrusted with the wisdom of the ages and the stewardship of nature’s secrets, I,

When we are talking about cryptids, one of the more fun ones is Chupacbra. Its terrifying, but doesn’t threaten people. Some describe it like a

The Dover Demon gained notoriety in the town of Dover, Massachusetts, in the spring of 1977. It was first sighted by three teenagers, who reported

Bigfoot is my favorite cryptid by far. They also provide the most compelling case of any of the cryptids. Pretty much every ancient culture has

Here, you may want to eat these. Well if you are planning on coming here anyway. Everything you know about the world is about to

Introducing the Legendary Beast of Busco Commemorative T-Shirt! Step into the world of folklore and adventure with our exclusive Beast of Busco T-Shirt, featuring the

I am not a huge fan of this particular Cryptid, but it holds a place for me for a few reasons. First, I am from

Also known as the Leeds Devil, The Jersey Devil legend traces back to the early 18th century in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, USA.

Get your FEEJEE MERMAID tee here. Here is the story of the Feejee Mermaid, so you know why you must get this gem of a

One of the common themes amongst lovers of Bigfoot and other Cryptids, is the desire to believe in something more. For those fans, we created

I haven’t done a lot of gathering for this page yet, but I wanted to get things rolling with what is easily my favorite cryptid.