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Controversy! Shawnimals Moustachio design stolen by Newbreed Girl photo

We here at Tomopop hate it when talented artists get their artwork ripped off by lazy people opting to make a quick buck, and it sadly seems that our friend Shawn, creator of Shawnimals, is the latest artist to see his work being used without his consent.

A women's shirt company by the name of Newbreed Girl have appeared to have stolen the design for Moustachio, and are selling it as their own original product. The shirt, which was available for sale through stores such as Hot Topic, wasn't even altered in the least before it was slapped up for sale, because apparently Newbreed Girl didn't know the internet is made of super sleuths.

We contacted Shawn, and here's what he had to say about it:

I can tell we're not happy about it, and are definitely dealing with it. It's hard enough out there striving for some level of originality – a moustache character with a moustache is pretty specific at least – so to have our Moustachio character ripped off so blatantly is really frustrating and annoying. Independent artists and designers like us are constantly striving for and succeeding in coming up with interesting, compelling concepts and visuals, and while most celebrate and enjoy them, some opportunistic, unoriginal hacks can't help but try to cash in.

This isn't the first time that Newbreed Girl have stolen artwork from another artist. Earlier this year they stole a Threadless design by an artist named Jess Fink, altering the original design slightly but retaining the same concept. We here at Tomopop hope that everything is resolved peacefully, and that Shawn is able to protect his work.

In the meantime, stop shopping at Hot Topic kiddos, they support theft...and possibly terrorism.

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Won't be too much of an issue as I don't normally shop at Hot Topic but that SUCKS. Hope Shawn gets everything sorted out soon.
Sadly, these acts are just going to continue. It's just pathetic too that all of this has to do with HT each time. HT is like that friend that catches up late onto trends and then butchers them horribly when they do latch onto it. Kinda like Kyle in the Chinpokomon South Park episode.
You are all about the South Park references today, arent you Andres? :)
Clearly, this is a travesty.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/sync42/

I'm really scratching my head here... anyone can help? it looks really REALLY like Gorillaz's style of artwork, wtf was that artist thinking.

clearly the dude on the left is 2D or something

I'm not too sure whats going on, nor do I know if that artist is from Gorillaz at all but its pretty anger inducing =_=;;
oh... also "ragingmonk42" was all the clue i could find about the artist or something (was on the desktop wall paper)
actually .... sry just found his name and made sure everything was ok... >.> just over reacted LOL
BIG BOOO! I have no respect for people who steal other people's art and original designs.
I really hate the fact they think they can get away with out no one knowing though, that is something that really pisses me off.
Shame on you Hot Topic for not researching where your products come from. Stealing art is a High crime in my book.
The Newbreed girl outfits are now the popular and very famous among the teen girls throughout. The collection now comes as a craze in the next generation teens.
http://www.reloadclothing.co.uk/NewBreed-Girl/


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