Arkham Asylum

Karl Lake, AKA Hybrid, is a self-taught artist from Dallas, Texas. Having always had an insatiable passion for art & toys, and a refusal to grow up, Karl discovered the art toy platform while living in Los Angeles. Moving back to Texas, he brought his new found love with him, and has never looked back. Using his signature “Bubble Form” style, Hybrid transforms the characters & themes he loves most to bring his unique style to the vinyl playground. MADL is a designer art toy platform created by Jeremy “MAD” Madl, one of the pioneers of the urban vinyl toy movement. First released in 2002, MADL figures are known for their bold, blocky shape, clean lines, and graffiti-inspired aesthetics. They were among the first American-designed vinyl toys to gain popularity, bridging the gap between street art, hip-hop culture, and designer collectibles. The MAD*L figure typically has a distinctive angular form with a broad head and a compact body, providing a great canvas for artists to customize. Over the years, the platform has featured numerous limited-edition releases, artist collaborations, and hand-painted customs, making it a highly sought-after collectible in the art toy scene.