Making Up My Own Nightmare Character - Meet "The Mailman"

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We are back in The Hidden World (Mutant Universe) with the next Mutant! Meet The Mailman. Watch me sculpt him from polymer clay and listen to his entire backstory and lore throughout this entire process video! From scratch I make his armature, sculpt him with clay, paint him with acrylics, and add all of his creepy details.
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[@aceofclay]

We're back in The Hidden World!! What do you think of The Mailman? Would you like to see the next Guide next week? Let me know!

[@HaPpY_MaDdNeSs]

That sounds good bro! I just discovered your channel and I'm binge watching mutant universe. I really like the concept! I think a new guide would be cool, however I have a recommendation: If you know the show helluva boss (the whole thing is on KZbin) could you sculpt one of the characters in your style?

[@HaPpY_MaDdNeSs]

Btw I love ice cream man and pumpkin head

[@HaPpY_MaDdNeSs]

By any chance can you one day create what the entity looks like?

[@heartmask2336]

Can we get a protagonist for the hidden world?

[@HaPpY_MaDdNeSs]

@@heartmask2336 That is a great idea. He made the sidekick but not a main character? Why lol

[@jaimeefoster2827]

I imagine that before this guy was turned by the entity he was a chronically depressed mail man constantly worried about how he would die. So when he was turned instead of becoming evil and wanting to kill others he found a way to warn others about their own deaths so they would not spend their life worrying about how they would go out like he did. He's trying to be helpful but has no idea that he's causing the very anxiety and depression that plagued him in life.

[@Corneelius]

Or warning others that they are going down the wrong road and should stop before they meet their demise such as if someone has an addiction, he warns of them dying alone due to their addiction and dying due to an overdose. Really making sure how crystal clear said thing WILL end them.

[@everythingpaytiense9020]

i love this theory

[@L0rdOfThePies]

I was kinda worried about where this was going but this comment is very interesting!

[@September0930]

This is an awesome backstory, like literally perfect

[@Milli-j8r]

U make a greaaaat point

[@PrincessHeathaB]

I like to think the letters that have fallen out unnoticed at his feet are those beings who have changed their fate somehow. Love him and his story.

[@tumblweed80]

Love it!! I was a mail carrier for 25 yrs until my back made me stop. They don’t wear the hat anymore only ball caps or warm winter hats. Love your channel.

[@samtamoglia7335]

I wonder when we finally get to see the Entity.

[@CUP1DSPROM1SE]

You should make a “survivor” or “kid” for your mutant world and have a back story on how they got there, and what kind of hide they have.

[@R3MM1RAT]

i feel so bad for him, its like hes just doing his job. he just delivers the reality of things he doesnt nessasarily control how people die but yet everyones so scared of him

[@rebekahoberson1447]

Of course they are, so many are afraid of the truth and so many don’t realize that not every fate is set.

[@aishav.]

Imagine a stop motion film with all of his hidden world characters!! That would be so amazing!😢❤

[@PenguPlayz01]

Tim Burton level

[@ashlyntaylor2429]

I love that you leave in clips for the cracks, hurdles, and near drops. It helps remind everyone that nobody is perfect! Love the mailman and his fun proportions

[@terrycaldwell4645]

Ominously eerie and not menacing. Perfect harbinger of doom. Beautiful job!

[@morissaedwards7348]

I love his story and design. He looks kinda sad, I almost want to hug him

[@FranciscoPerez-cr4os]

I’m a big fan of how you include story snippets in with the sculpting process. I think it’d be really cool if you used music that fit the mood of where the character is from, rather than the stock music, for extra immersion. It’d make a great difference imo!

[@Milli-j8r]

The ice cream man,the chef, and the worm look like they could be a trio,the worm makes the mess albert cleans it,and brings it to the chef

[@creepycutiecrafty]

He’s so cool! I love his disproportionate body - it makes him loom but have a weird introversion or vulnerability. I like that he’s not an outright villain. It works so well!

[@optimisticknight]

I love just how crazy exaggerated his proportions are. Would love to see more like this!

[@theghost8792]

He's really cool. I think the bag would look better in a medium brown.

[@severallemons]

Yes, more of this world pleeeease

[@Scixxy]

I LOVE that you showed the repair. Thanks for that!

[@M.K.Komins]

You always shine when you're true to yourself. Love the original characters so much, it's so obvious when you're in your element and doing what you love. Keep 'em coming in 2024!

[@elliottreynolds4063]

I like the sort of animated look his sculptures are unlike most clay makers he's very impressive

[@Cosmos_Wild]

Finally! I love your videos like this, they're so full of love and personality.

[@asuna_yui88]

So cool!! The detail of adding in all those paper envelopes was genius!!

[@candyjams8416]

Batman returns penguin sculpture

[@deeval832]

Glad you’re doing these again! He’s incredible!1

[@jessiegamer355]

First time discovering your channel! And so far as a fan of little nightmares, I love your storytelling and sinister characters! He looks like he would fit right in

[@Arkie80]

And you thought getting a Jury Summons was bad! I love it!

[@clairem7304]

I love how encouraging Ace of clay is in his videos. He makes me feel like I can actually try sculpting.

[@candyjams8416]

Gorgonites from small soldiers would be scarily good idea

[@anaeckert7405]

Winged skulls are a pretty common symbol on headstone! They have a couple of different meanings but them as a reminder that we’ll all be under a headstone eventually works sooo well here

[@sleepydays2432]

Love the long face! It's almost endearing in a creepy sort of way.

[@silentghost734]

Love the look of the long face and the detailing on the letters

[@andrea.rivers]

Always a delight to see what you come up with!! Thanks for sharing! He turned out perfectly eerie with a touch of creepy. So much personality!

[@rozsmith369]

i love him!... i can't wait to see what new characters you make this year.

[@murderycatdoll1380]

He Looks aaaawesome! Love this Character a Lot! The only Thing i would have done differently is the Bag. A dirty, almost black Brown would be a little more contrast i think. But he is really glorious how he is 😍

[@hopalstudiosjuliehattis]

Love his long slender moon shaped face. He turn't out great.😊👍

[@douglasshivers1600]

Those eyes seem like they can see right into your soul. Love everything about him. You should have made his eyes glow in the dark. Keep up the good work

[@NAAAAAAAAOMI]

You know it’s gonna be good when there’s multiple models behind him(bonus if you can find your favourite in the background)

[@shellv4094]

Great job. I think the bag painted black might be nice. I also love the few whiskers on his chin

[@daliacat3396]

Love him and his story! Thanks for sharing him and the how to fix side quest 😊

[@MandySchultz-d7x]

A deep grayish blue for the bag would be nice.

[@roseombre5527]

Aaaaah that's so cool!!! A new addition to the hidden world! Each of your unique creations is an amazing addition to this world of yours and its story!

[@kellswitch]

I love him, I love his look and his story and that he isn't good or evil but true neutral and his threat is the human instinct to try and delay the inevitable.

[@jenXer]

If you decide to repaint his bag, instead of black what if you painted the whole thing the light blue you dry-brushed on the dark blue and instead dry-brushed the dark blue over it? You’d get some contrast and break up all the navy while keeping the pallet. I think it would add some visual interest and maybe bring more visual weight to the mail bag and the letters he’s delivering? It’s just a thought. I love this series and I love when you’re doing something you love ❤️

[@giacomoborrelli1273]

AMAZING i am sculptting right now with your new video :)))))

[@freefrmtha999]

I love love love the concept i just think a worn brown leather messenger bag would’ve added some nice contrast

[@finnche9555]

I am new to sculpting and the crack mending was super helpful! thank you for including that!

[@BettimusFrostCafe]

love this character! You're consistently making great designs for your world. I love watching you're process 🤎💜💙

[@tgnben]

I definitely think it's too much blue... his tote bag should be like a leathery brown or something to add a little more color and contrast to it, but overall he's such a great character! The little envelopes really brought it all together

[@ashleystellers9793]

I love the back stories for your creations

[@fairiesandfancies]

I love him I think he’s my fave yet. I love the face and stylized body! The story was really cool too!

[@lechatbotte.]

Yay the mutants are back!!! Happy New Year 🎉

[@catfeatherss]

I love him!!!! I wish youd done his bag in like a camel brown colour, but he is amazing. I wish my creativity went more like yours. I love all your creepy creations!

[@GinnyEvergreen]

His bag would look great in a old leathery dark brown I think! :D Really cool sculpture! Great story too!

[@threethirtythree]

Super cool character, great start to the new year, I love your custom characters! 🔥 🔥

[@moonbowy]

Wow! He looks incredible! He delivers! The hidden world is my favorite. It’s such a pleasure to watch you create your characters. It’s very inspiring 👍🏻

[@hhowdy]

Oh man the 2021 one days when you none stop every week posted Mutant Universe sculpts glad it’s back!

[@NGMonstrosities]

These original creations are by my favourite!

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Yay! I'm not finished watching the other videos, but I'm happy this series is back.

[@maddieadams75]

Absolutely amazing character. I really like your original designs the best. ❤

[@miippi]

I am so glad the monster universe is back. Not that I need the nightmares, but I do have my very own Winston keeping me safe.

[@jaransi7239]

He's amazing.... so glad you went back to this style!!! Totally makes me want to get my clay out and see what I can do. You're very inspiring

[@goilo888]

Ditto to that. In fact I just got my first package of Cosclay today! I’ve always disliked the fact that thin polymer clay was prone to breaking - this should solve that problem.

[@ceciliablomqvist6677]

THANKYOU ANTHONY!! For showing how to fix cracks! That was SO helpful. Superduper sculpture too but ❤❤❤

[@tracygardner6318]

This makes me happy. I’ve been looking forward to having you come back to this world you made.

[@Duececoupe]

The Mailman Always Rings Twice, was it? 😉 Outstanding work, as always! 👍🏻👌🏼👏🏻

[@lechatbotte.]

The postman rings twice yes

[@Duececoupe]

Come to think of it....I'd love to see your take on Loki one of these days, I'm 💯 that you'd do a great figure!

[@brianahawkins8124]

Welcome back Ace Happy new year, great job on the mail man. My favorite crafting was the mini envelopes I do wish to make for for my dollhouse, & even make mini drinks from a delivery Question have you ever thought of making a nightmare character that's a Milk deliverer? See you next time.

[@boredsmallchicken8641]

Whenever he finishes a in-depth peice of lore and starts talking normally again, im like: I want more, MØRÈ-

[@Oogway2486]

Man I have not seen u in years, if I recall the last video I watched was either the wendigo vid or that bag guy from the nightmare before Christmas and you still have kept up ur amazing standards and style of video. It was an absolute delight to see u again! Keep it up!👍

[@lawrente]

I love the mailman and photographer. Awesome talent, Anthony!

[@handlebecauseihaveto]

You just made my day when I was feeling really down. Thank you!!

[@kalijhawk70]

Yes, another guide would be great 😊

[@Taylew22]

I love this guy and his story! I was imagining the story the entire time in my head as if it was some sort of short film in my mind!

[@surayamartinez]

Incredible!

[@kendramanuel1276]

Flipping love him!!! Wonderful story ✌️🫶😃

[@terryflynn6927]

I love your hidden world. I'm noticing a theme. This world is where our fear of death resides always just under the surface. It's no scarier than being alive. Which is pretty scary bc we know it will all end some day. I love your work but also hearing the stories behind the characters. Have you considered developing them in another media? E.g. graphic novels, video games, animated series. They could even make for a nice dark YA novel. I would never plagiarize, but this character alone has prompted a few different horror ideas for me. Keep bringing it. You're awesome!

[@fernancesgaming5396]

This is super cool, I remember in little nightmares 2 there was a ton of mail found in this one section.

[@amandamason9359]

His face is perfect. My favorite face you have ever done

[@gamingborger]

awesome. first new character in a while. i don't remember the world having an actual name before. might just be me.

[@dcbandit]

I feel like these characters would work so well in a stop motion animation, like a Tim Burton style animation, grim dark and bleak, with minimal colors only used for faded lighting, like how it's used in old black and white movies to represent time. A narrator could read of the story with a deep dreaded voice as the animation illustrates what is going on, but it could just be the animation alone with reactive audio. It would be cool!

[@evefox6587]

I love all of your creations! I have been watching your videos for years and you amaze me every time. I also have a mutant that I have designed but never made called The Painter.

[@willvo183]

I like the idea that the mailman hands pumpkin head a letter and he respond with "Thank you, but I already know how my story ends". The mailman is shocked at the thanks and a smile tugs at the tips of his lips. He knew that in his heart pumpkin head was pure and watched in fascination as pumpkin head marched boldly toward his demise.

[@ariahazelwood3842]

The return of the tiny little skulls!! Hooray!!

[@vonkatartistry]

The way hes holding the letter is that extra level of creepy haha I love him so much

[@vonkatartistry]

PS I think the tote would look great like an old worn brown leather look 👌🏻

[@ArtFreak71]

O M G! I saw this video and nearly screamed. I love this series 😆

[@amandagermany5933]

Love him! He's definitely one of my favorite mutants.

[@polythenepam3236]

I absolutely love this one! I’m so glad we’re back in the hidden world

[@squibtatotomato]

I'm a (sort of fresh meat) mail carrier and I love what you've done with the character! The outfit is a bit classic but I think it adds to the style. Can't wait to see what you come up with next!

[@claressadubs]

"Harbinger of truth and messenger of unchangeable destiny" is career goals fr

[@HorsesL8n]

Glad to see more hidden world characters!

[@Strawberrygremlins]

Omg yayyy you don't know how happy I am to see this pop up in my recommendations

[@goilo888]

Great character and back-story. I probably would have painted the strap of the bag brown (for leather) but, hey, we all have our own way of doing things. Will have to go back and watch a few of your other videos now.

[@corinnetippit7983]

Love him and his back story.

[@freelanceangel8962]

The Hidden World pieces have to be my absolute favorites. I dream that one day action figures or replicas will be available to buy so I can invest in a piece of really AWESOME art

[@michelle_mitch_p]

I bloody adore the photographer. ❤

[@Ladylothlorian]

Amazing work as always! He's probably my favorite so far!

[@sidneyholley8160]

I love him! His letter needs a extra mini wax stamp 😂 the bag would look good either color.

[@tiffanyburch3656]

I’m in love with this such a beautiful job the mailman is so far the best piece you have done great job

[@FourFeathersTarot]

I love your work. Reminds me of Tim Burton. But with an ace of clay twist ❤

[@PenguPlayz01]

You honestly should produce clay figures for Tim Burton movies

[@cathleencrawley4610]

As always he’s amazing… love the hidden world… keep it up!

[@TheVocaloid00Gundam]

this feels like something straight outah little nightmares and i love it!

[@themercurialmoxie]

One of my faves!