Written by After conjuring up characters like Pale Man, Reaper, and The Faun, Guillermo del Toro has rightfully earned the nickname “Master of Monsters.” There’s something about his creations that’s instantly recognizable. And while that’s normally a good thing and a testament to his work, it can also have its downsides. When a creepy, humanoid wolf was reported as the new Lobos Buap mascot, people immediately thought it was GdT’s work.
Aunque el desmadre ya se puso sabroso… Aclaremos algo. Este animatronix NO es la nueva mascota de @LobosBuapMX Es un proyecto de los hermanos Iván y Erick Olarte, sus creadores, y lo rentan para eventos… Aparecerá por ahí en algunas jornadas en el Olímpico BUAP. Nada más. pic.twitter.com/60dYq1t00i
— Héctor (@hgvillalba) July 11, 2018
While the tall creature won’t actually be the team’s mascot, it’ll be around in the stadium – and that’s enough to bring some children nightmares. It also hasn’t stopped people from asking if GdT designed the mascot. The director has adamantly denied that he had anything to do with it.
Que no…
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) July 11, 2018
@RealGDT confirme si tuvo que ver en la creación de este personaje https://t.co/gIXyDKdw37
— RONAN (@edgards94) July 10, 2018
Ni madres que fui yo.
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) July 10, 2018
Que pex?
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) July 10, 2018
In actuality, brothers Iván and Erick Olarte created the animatronic lycanthrope for events. While people compare their work to GdT, the internet had lots to say about the creature. Check out some comments below:
