NeonMob Blog

Interview with Anton Peck, creator of the Tinker's Designs

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:59:31 -0700

Anton Peck is the artist behind NeonMob’s newest set, The Tinker’s Designs. We sat down with him to learn where his ideas and inspirations come from:

What inspired your art in the Tinker’s Designs?

Much of my art pulls from a long-standing desire to be different. To forge my own path and see what happens through a little dabbling and tinkering. Sometimes, I happen upon techniques and ideas that resonate well with me, and I strive to share that experience with others.

With the Tinker’s Designs, I used an inkwash technique, which is very organic, applied to the concept of robots. The set explores the contrast between natural and mechanical objects. My hope is that people will pick up on and enjoy that sense of contrast.

What is your favorite current set on NeonMob?

Hands down, my favorite cards are the Kojiki sets created by Craig Henry. A great story, interesting characters, brilliant execution, and fabulous levels of contrast. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to being a little bit jealous of how those turned out.

Do you collect anything in real life and if so, what and why?

For years, I was a collector of comic books. I still have two boxes tucked away in a safe place. I was especially fond of collecting everything and anything related to Marvel’s Venom. I don’t collect so much these days, but I could easily see myself picking up a few new titles, now that they seem to be coming back (especially in apps like Comixology).

Where do you think digital art is going in the future?

Digital art is going on a very similar path that digital photography has taken, and we’ll be seing it being used more and more in many facets of consumer and professional media, because the advantages are the same: instant access (and distribution) of the creative work. Like photography, there is still a bit of a price barrier in getting some of the more high-end tools into the hands of young talent.

If you could only draw one subject for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

I would choose flora. The variety of images that can be derived from nature are nearly endless, and never cease to provide inspiration. Shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, ferns, mushrooms… these could keep me busy (and happy) for a very long time. In fact, I feel like drawing an old knotted tree right about now…

What else are you working on?

I’m about to release a graphic novel called “Gather”, which was inspired by my work on the Tinker’s Designs. Check out its Kickstarter page here (though the campaign has ended).

The Tinker’s Design is released on NeonMob this Thursday, May 16.

New Set Preview: The Tinker's Designs

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:37:00 -0700

Dust off your oil cans, a new original set drops on NeonMob this Thursday, May 16!

“The Tinker’s Designs”, by Anton Peck, explores the designs of the genius inventor Tinker, whose work survives long after the fall of man. Can you collect all of his inventions?

Our interview with Anton will be up soon!

Singled Out

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:04:09 -0700

Marked and struck, what you call me behind my back and to my face I can now alter and own.

Furrowed

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:36:00 -0700

Even in a world of color and sound, bright and loud, bad moods happen. Brows get furrowed.

Buzzed

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:47:31 -0700

There comes a point when I’ve gone farther than I should have, when blinking and thinking stops being automatic.

New: Trade with NeonBot!

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:16:31 -0700

Our faithful robot, NeonBot, will now generously accept all your one-piece for one-piece trade offers, regardless of rarity!

All other trade offers will be declined.

NeonBot also gets new random pieces every few hours— you better be on the watchout if you want to snag the best ones!

NeonBot’s profile can be found here; https://www.neonmob.com/profile/neonbot/

Introducing chase pieces

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:13:00 -0700

Sometimes extremely rare… isn’t rare enough.

For serious collectors out there, we are introducing chases in our most recent release, Technicolor Streets.

Chases are not considered part of a set’s standard checklist, so you will never know one exists until you stumble upon it!

Be careful when trading these pieces, as they are often much more scarce than other pieces!

Technicolor Streets, only on NeonMob

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:29:28 -0700

Introducing Technicolor Streets. This is the first set by artist Raul Urias.

We live here boldly and out loud. A band of misfits, outsiders, and left behinds, we speak with truth and fearlessly show things as they really are.

Go collect Technicolor Streets, available exclusively on NeonMob.

"Oceanopolis" available now on NeonMob

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:52:40 -0800

“Oceanopolis,” a community of sea-living characters, is now available for collecting on NeonMob! This is the first set by artist Cole Lemke.

They may live under the water, but they’re just like you! Some are happy, some are mean, and some are quirky! Collect them all!

At the moment, only those members with access to our private beta will be able to collect “Oceanopolis.” We are inviting new members every day, so if you’re on the waiting list please stay tuned!

Mmmm... Cookies.

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:59:00 -0800

The Cookie Monster isn’t the only one who loves cookies around here!

Today, we were delighted to discover that Jared Silver, one of our earliest mobsters, decided to bake cookies in the shape of some of Craig Stanford’s Monsturz. His little sister Emily helped him out!

You can see all of his culinary masterpieces over at his site!

We release "Kojiki: Sibling Rivalry" tomorrow exclusively on NeonMob!

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:39:00 -0800

We are excited to release a new set, entitled “Kojiki: Sibling Rivalry” on NeonMob tomorrow! This set was designed by the brilliant artist Craig Henry.

From the Kojiki, the most ancient tome of Japanese mythology, comes Part One of the tale of two powerful siblings. Amaterasu, Goddess of the Sun, and her less noble brother, Susanoo, God of the Sea and Storms, inhabit a world of gods and magical artifacts. Their journeys and battles show them, at different times, united or opposed. Will they die as allies or as enemies?

Update – November 6, 2012

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:53:16 -0800

Thanks to everyone who has been participating in our private beta! We’ve been hustling around the office to build new features and squash bugs.

We have more to do, but we want to let you know that we recently implemented:

Granular email settings and one-click unsubscribe on all emails we send. If you were getting too many emails for trades, followings, or any other reason, check out your account settings to change your notification preferences.
Invitations and rewards. Just as you can in the “waiting room” site, you can now receive super limited-edition reward pieces for inviting new members to sign up. We love you for telling your friends about us. :)

Please keep sending in your ideas, suggestions, and bug reports to feedback@neonmob.com – many of you have been extremely helpful!

Happy collecting!
-Mike, Guillaume, and Rogie

P.S. If you’re in America, go vote!

October Update

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:32:27 -0700

Things around the NeonMob office in the past few months have been crazy. Finally, we have transitioned into a full private beta and are testing the full site with real users! The number of people we invite into the site will ramp up in the coming weeks, and we are keeping it very small for now. Thanks to all our early adopters for their patience. We are literally giddy with excitement to share with the world a product we have grown to love.

-Mike, Rogie & Guillaume

Artwork above: “Varga,” by Rodolfo Baquier, aka Mostasho

Masterpiece of the Day: Biff

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:48:20 -0700

“Biff was sick and tired of having his hair done by the local kids. He frequently broke free of his chains and ate a kid or two.”

Biff is an extremely rare piece created by Matt Kaufenberg. You can start collecting for free on www.neonmob.com!

Masterpiece of the Day: Reef of Ruins (Night)

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:59:31 -0700

“The ancient city still thrived, however, where sea life had built a new type of colony.”

Reef of Ruins (Night) is a rare piece created by J.R. Schmidt. You can start collecting for free on www.neonmob.com!

Masterpiece of the Day: Fall

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:52:13 -0700

“Never shall I ever fall, but if I ever do I, will fall gracefully, certain that I fell because I wished to fall.”

Fall is a very rare piece created by Cleonique Hilsaca. You can start collecting for free on www.neonmob.com!

Masterpiece of the Day: Jink

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 10:51:24 -0700

“Five arms and no mouth make Jink a sad fellow.”

Jink is a common piece created by Craig Stanford. You can start collecting for free on www.neonmob.com!

Masterpiece of the Day: Simon Simian

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:44:29 -0700

“Simon Simian wanted to sing opera but belches at all the wrong times. Instead of making it to the stage, this ape only sings in the shower.”

Simon Simian is a rare piece created by Matt Kaufenberg. You can start collecting for free on www.neonmob.com!

Masterpiece of the Day: Nunatak (Night)

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 13:00:24 -0700

“The remote village welcomed drifters and travelers alike, since the dangers of the forest at night would overwhelm even the best-trained warriors.”

Nunatak (Night) is an uncommon piece created by J.R. Schmidt. You can start collecting for free on www.neonmob.com!

Masterpiece of the Day: Spreading the Love

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 12:43:22 -0700

“The world needs more love, so spread it no matter what, because love, even if it doesn’t make the world go round, it makes it lovely.”

Spreading the Love is an extremely rare piece created by Cleonique Hilsaca. You can start collecting for free on www.neonmob.com!