DCon 2018 Exclusive Motorcrypt Shub Zeroth Vinyl Figure by METACRYPT (Brian Ewing x Hateball)

The METACRYPT crew - Brian Ewing and Hateball – have reunited this weekend at Designer Con 2018 and it feels so good! Along with some killer releases, Ewing and Hateball have released this epic Designer Con 2018 Exclusive Motorcrypt Shub Zeroth. The Blot’s a huge fan of the Shub Zeroth and it’s exciting to see this crazy figure finally get a new colorway.

The Designer Con 2018 Exclusive Motorcrypt Shub Zeroth stands 9” tall and is cast in black soft Japanese vinyl with silver, red and black sprays. Each figure also includes a matching Motorcrypt long sleeve black t-shirt (available in sizes S-XXL). Collectors can purchase this killer set at the METACRYPT DCon booth #2214 for $145. And if you’re not at Designer Con this weekend then you can purchase the Shub Zeroth figure and t-shirt set now at the METACRYPT online store.

SDCC 2017 Exclusive Organ Donor Shub Zeroth Mixed Parts Vinyl Figure by METACRYPT (Brian Ewing x Hateball)

The behind METACRYPT – Brian Ewing and Hateball – have released two fantastic new colorways of their popular Shub Zeroth vinyl figure exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2017! The second colorway is the Organ Donor Shub Zeroth, which is a mixed parts release featuring 12 different colors of soft Japanese vinyl parts. What’s really great about this colorway is that it shows off just how many different parts make up each Shub Zeroth figure. This awesome 9” unpainted sofubi comes bagged with a colorway specific header card, and can be purchased at Brian Ewing’s SDCC booth #4604.

SDCC 2017 Exclusive Swamp Thing Shub Zeroth Vinyl Figure by METACRYPT (Brian Ewing x Hateball)

METACRYPT (aka Brian Ewing and Hateball) has released two awesome new colorways of its popular Shub Zeroth vinyl figure exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2017! Inspired by DC Comics’ Swamp Thing, the Fresh Tendrils Shub Zeroth is cast in green soft Japanese vinyl with green, brown and red sprays. This awesome 9” sofubi comes bagged with a colorway specific header card, and can be purchased at Brian Ewing’s SDCC booth #4604 for $125.

SDCC 16 Exclusive Shub Zeroth Vinyl Figures by METACRYPT (Brian Ewing x Hateball)

METACRYPT (aka Brian Ewing and Hateball) are coming to San Diego Comic-Con 2016, and bringing with them two epic SDCC 2016 Exclusive Shub Zeroth releases! First up is the Comic-Con exclusive Metametheus Shub Zeroth, which appears to be cast in marbled black and white soft Japanese vinyl, and comes unpainted. The second release is the Bone Shub Zeroth, which is cast in white soft Japanese vinyl, and is beautifully painted with gold and black sprays/rubs by DSKIONE. Both colorways of this awesome 9” vinyl figures can be purchased at Brian Ewing’s SDCC booth #4505.

“Apollo” Shub Zeroth Vinyl Figure by METACRYPT (Brian Ewing x Hateball)

It’s been forever, but METACRYPT (aka Brian Ewing and Hateball) have finally released a new colorway of their epic Shub Zeroth vinyl figure! Release.13 is the Apollo Shub Zeroth, which was cast in crisp white soft Japanese vinyl and features bright red, metallic silver, gold, blue and black sprays. This sweet looking space themed 9” figure comes packaged in an astronaut bag with a special silk-screened foil header and a 1.25” double-posted commemorative mission pin. Unfortunately, the Apollo Shub Zeroth is now sold out at the METACRYPT online store, where it originally sold for $135.

NYCC Exclusive “Supermoon” Shub Zeroth GID Vinyl Figure by METACRYPT (Brian Ewing x Hateball)

New York Comic Con 2015 is here and the epic exclusives just keep on coming! The METACRYPT crew (aka Brian Ewing and Hateball) have unleashed the NYCC 2015 Exclusive “Supermoon” Shub Zeroth upon the Big Apple. This unpainted figure is cast in beautiful glow in the dark soft Japanese vinyl and stands a whopping 9” tall! The Blot finally got to see a Shub Zeroth in person at MondoCon last weekend and it is epic! I love all the crazy detailing and articulation Brian and Justin put into this wild alien from the beyond. Collectors can purchase this supernatural Supermoon Shub at Brian Ewing’s NYCC booth #120 while supplies last.

SDCC 15 Exclusive “Blacklight Rainbow” Shub Zeroth Vinyl Figure by METACRYPT (Brian Ewing x Hateball)

San Diego Comic-Con 2015 is almost upon us and it wouldn’t be SDCC without a killer exclusive Shub Zeroth vinyl figure by METACRYPT (aka Brian Ewing and Hateball). The ominous “Blacklight Rainbow” Shub Zeroth was painted by Candie Bolton in fluorescent and pastel hues of blue, orange, and green on butter-yellow soft Japanese vinyl. Standing 9” tall and featuring tons of articulation, the San Diego Comic-Con 2015 Exclusive “Blacklight Rainbow” Shub Zeroth is limited to just 5 pieces and will retail for $130 at Ewing’s SDCC booth #4503.

Brian and Hateball will also have a small number of Misfortune Bags available for $150 apiece. Each bag contains a full-size Shub Zeroth vinyl toy, two smaller companion pieces, and assorted extras. Try your luck and pull one of 4 incredible one-of-a-kind Shubs...if you dare!

“Scream With Me” Edition Shub Zeroth Marbled Vinyl Figure by METACRYPT (Brian Ewing x Hateball)

Tonight is opening night of Brian Ewing’s new solo art show “Scream With Me” at Galerie F in Chicago, IL. Along with some amazing new prints, Brian will be releasing the first ever marbled Shub Zeroth vinyl figure! The unpainted Release.9 [Special Type] {Scream With Me} Shub Zeroth by METACRYPT (Brian Ewing x Hateball) is cast in a swirled mix of deep gray and flesh colored soft Japanese vinyl. This 9” figure is extremely limited and will be available on a first-come first-served basis at the show only for $125. Buyers must be in attendance for purchase, so good luck completing your Shub Zeroth collection.

NYCC 14 Exclusive “Evangelioth” Shub Zeroth Vinyl Figure by METACRYPT (Brian Ewing x Hateball)

The Blot’s new favorite Shub Zeroth colorway will be dropping at New York Comic Con 2014, and this is definitely one release not to miss! For the eighth Shub Zeroth release, Metacrypt (a collaboration between Brian Ewing and Hateball) has turned to anime for inspiration. Inspired by Neon Genesis Evangelion, the Evangelioth Edition Shub Zeroth was cast in violet soft Japanese vinyl with green and silver lame, and features black, bright green, metallic purple, orange, and silver sprays. Collectors can pick one up at the Lulubell Toys NYCC booth #408 for $125 each.

SDCC 14 Exclusive Release.6 Shub Zeroth Vinyl Figure by METACRYPT (Brian Ewing x Hateball)

It’s not San Diego Comic-Con without the release of an exclusive Shub Zeroth by Metacrypt (a collaboration between Brian Ewing and Hateball). For Release.6, the San Diego Comic-Con 2014 Exclusive Shub Zeroth is cast in light gray vinyl and is painted in tones of black, green, copper, pink, and gold by the one and only David “DSKI One” Osowski. The painted Release.6 Shub Zeroth vinyl figure will be made available at 1pm on Thursday, July 24th, during the Metacrypt event at the Lulubell Toys SDCC booth #5047 for $120. Any remaining figures will be made available at Brian Ewing's SDCC booth #4503.

In addition to the painted run, there will be a very limited number of unpainted Shub Zeroth figures available in light gray along with standalone Shub Zeroth heads (articulated at both horns, both ears, and torch) in white and green for just $25. These releases will be available at Brian Ewing’s SDCC SDCC booth #4503.

Negocio De Horror Shub Zeroth Vinyl Figure by METACRYPT (Brian Ewing x Hateball)

This Saturday Brian Ewing’s a solo exhibition “Horror Business” opens at Rivet Gallery! The show will encompass new and old limited edition screen print work by the Brian, as well as an exclusive colorway of the vinyl sofubi toy Shub Zeroth by Metacrypt’s (Brian Ewing x Hateball). Release.3 [SPECIAL TYPE] {NEGOCIO DE HORROR} Shub Zeroth stands 9” tall and is cast in strawberry red soft Japanese vinyl with multiple sprays. Collectors can pick one up from Rivet beginning Saturday, November 2nd at 7pm for $125 each.

The Blot can’t even imagine how awesome this show is going to be. Ewing’s print work is so detailed I can only imagine how much is missed not seeing his prints in person. If you live in the Columbus, Ohio area you have to visit Rivet to see this show! An opening reception for “Horror Business” will be held on November 2nd from 7-10pm with Brian Ewing in attendance. The exhibition will be on display through November 30th with a lecture and Q&A with Brian to close out the exhibition.

All Hallows Black or Orange Unpainted Shub Zeroth Vinyl Figures by METACRYPT (Brian Ewing x Hateball)

It’s Halloween, which means all kinds of scary monsters will be coming out of the shadows tonight including Metacrypt’s (Brian Ewing x Hateball) Shub Zeroth! For Metacrypt's first Shub Zeroth internet release they will be releasing two different colorways of their mythical creation. Inspired by today’s holiday, Release.4 [HOLIDAY TYPE] {ALL HALLOWS} Shub Zeroth stands 9” tall and will be released in unpainted black or orange soft Japanese vinyl for $100 each. The All Hallows Shub Zeroth go on sale at 12pm PST today, October 31st, at meta-crypt.com.

NYCC 13 Exclusive Lunar GID Shub Zeroth Vinyl Figure by METACRYPT (Brian Ewing x Hateball)

For New York Comic 2013 Metacrypt, a collaboration between Brian Ewing and Hateball, is releasing an awesome glow in the dark version of Shub Zeroth. Release.2 is the first painted version of Shub Zeroth and it looks freaking sick! The NYCC 2013 Exclusive Lunar Shub Zeroth is cast in glow in the dark soft Japanese vinyl and features translucent black, red, and orange sprays. Collectors can pick up this spooky creature at either the Lulubell Toys NYCC booth #408 or Brian Ewing’s NYCC booth #120 for $100 each.

SDCC 13 Exclusive Shub Zeroth Metacrypt T-Shirt by Craig Robson

Metacrypt (Brian Ewing and Hateball) have partnered with the awesome illustrator Craig Robson of Daggers for Teeth to render He, From Beyond (aka Shub Zeroth) in all his ungloriousness. Robson definitely killed it don’t you think!?! These San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Shub Zeroth Metacrypt t-shirt by Craig Robson will be printed on tri-blend (heathered) black Tultex brand shirts and discharge printed for an immediate broken-in and well-worn feel. Pick one up at Brian Ewing’s SDCC booth #4503 for just $20.

SDCC 13 Exclusive Shub Zeroth Vinyl Figure by METACRYPT (Brian Ewing x Hateball)

After originally debuting at San Diego Comic-Con 2012 as just a floating head and then teaming up with Skinner’s Ultrus Bog at New York Comic Con 2012 to form the Bog Zeroth, the Shub Zeroth is finally getting a proper full bodied release at SDCC 2013! Metacrypt, a collaboration between Brian Ewing and Hateball, have produced two different unpainted Shub Zeroth exclusively for San Diego Comic-Con 2013. Release.1-1 is the “Glack” Edition, which has been cast in beautiful black soft Japanese vinyl and features a black rub. Release.1-2 is the “Slime” Edition, which is an unpainted figure cast in a crazy florescent green soft Japanese vinyl. This are some seriously awesome sofubi figures!

Both San Diego Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Shub Zeroth vinyl figures by Metacrypt will go on sale at 1pm on Thursday, July 18th, during the Metacrypt event at Lulubell Toys’ SDCC booth #5045. Release.1-1 will retail for $100, while Release.1-3 will retail for $80.

NYCC 12 Exclusive Shub Zeroth: Metatype Mixed Parts Vinyl Figure by Brian Ewing

Once again acclaimed artist Brian Ewing will be at New York Comic-Con and he’s bringing with him his very first vinyl figure! Based on his flagship creature’s head, the Shub Zeroth: Metatype is an extremely limited released of the figure and features mixed parts of different pieces of blank vinyl. What’s crazy about this figure is that even though it’s just the head, it features six points of articulation!!! This first colorway is entitled Metatype and will only be available at Brian’s NYCC 2012 booth #3320 for just $20. I can’t wait to hear what fellow collectors thing about this exciting new figure.