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Rhode Montijo is an artist, author, and illustrator whose work blends vintage Halloween imagery, old cartoons, folk-art charm, and the strange, playful logic of childhood imagination. His characters—pumpkin people, friendly ghosts, skeleton townsfolk, masked heroes, monsters, and other curious creatures—feel as though they have stepped out of a forgotten storybook, carnival poster, or handmade holiday decoration. They are spooky without being sinister, nostalgic without feeling dated, and instantly recognizable as inhabitants of Rhode’s singular visual universe.
That universe comes together in The Fantasmical World of Rhode Montijo, a growing collection of original characters, stories, prints, books, home décor, collectibles, and other objects designed to bring a little wonder into everyday life. Rhode’s artwork often draws on the bold colors, simplified shapes, imperfect textures, and expressive personalities found in vintage seasonal decorations, while giving them an unmistakably contemporary warmth and humor. His creations feel discovered rather than manufactured—as though they already have histories, relationships, and adventures beyond the edges of the picture.
Rhode is also the creator of illustrated worlds including Cloud Boy, The Halloween Kid, Skeletown, Pablo’s Inferno, and The Gumazing Gum Girl!, and his career has spanned children’s publishing, comics, animation, and character design. Across every medium, his central talent remains the same: creating characters that audiences immediately want to know, protect, collect, and invite into their homes.
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There were so many steps to make our new SnaPak concept! First of all, it had to come out of the mind of Greg Aronowitz! Using years of experience not only creating collectibles, but buying them too, he came up with the idea of turning art into trading cards, and cutting them into layers to form a 3D scene!
Our SnaPaks are currently being manufactured on a large scale, but for San Diego ComicCon we wanted to have 50 prototypes so with the help of our talented family, Kevin Palmer and Kirstin Ineich, we cut and handmade them!
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• Join the jamboree: Add Pumpkin Jamboree SnaPak to a Halloween tree, Christmas tree, decorative branch, or anywhere that could use a lively gathering of jack-o’-lantern friends.
• Keep the pumpkins partying year-round: Hang it from a hook, cabinet knob, wall peg, or display stand whenever your space needs a little vintage Halloween cheer.
• Build a fantastical collection: Pair it with Spookshow SnaPak and other creations from The Fantasmical World of Rhode Montijo for a display filled with playful characters and storybook charm.
• Bring the pumpkin parade to your décor: Work it into a wreath, garland, mantel arrangement, or seasonal centerpiece for a festive burst of orange-and-black personality.
• Give a little jamboree joy: A perfect gift for collectors, pumpkin lovers, vintage Halloween fans, and anyone who wishes jack-o’-lantern season lasted all year.