U.S. Patent D1,074,862: The minimalist HOOTLUM outline icon designed by Inventor and Creator Thomas Lopez
U.S. Patent D1,074,862: The chrome industrial HOOTLUM icon designed by Inventor and Creator Thomas Lopez
U.S. Patent D1,074,862: The chrome industrial HOOTLUM icon designed by Inventor and Creator Thomas Lopez
The black industrial HOOTLUM logo; a patented design seal by Inventor and Creator Thomas Lopez

DESIGN LAB • PRESS • TOY STUDIO

HOOTLUM is a multidisciplinary creative laboratory and independent publishing house defined by industrial precision and narrative depth. Founded by patent-holding inventor Thomas Lopez, the studio operates at the forefront of high-fidelity intellectual property, serving as an incubator where “gritty heritage” meets the polished world of “Kidult” collectible culture.

U.S. Patent D1,074,862: Black and white HOOTLUM art toys in a minimalist industrial display by Inventor Thomas Lopez
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This creative house represents a strategic fusion of physical and literary design—the intersection where an inventor’s eye for manufacturing meets the author’s voice. The studio is the visionary force behind the Archetype, a study in biological and geometric synthesis protected under U.S. Design Patent D1,074,862. By integrating the specialized cranial anatomy and predatory optics of the owl into a streamlined humanoid chassis, this modernist sentinel explores the transition between avian and anthropomorphic forms. The result is a sophisticated, hybrid collectible that distills the desert’s silent vigilance for the contemporary connoisseur.

Readers' Favorite 5-Star recipient "Rusty the Ringtail" by Author, Inventor, and Creator Thomas Lopez

The laboratory also functions as a premier publishing arm for structural narratives. Its debut title, Rusty the Ringtail, was born from a four-year meticulous restoration of a 1914 UVX Miner’s home on Cleopatra Hill in Jerome, Arizona. By merging veteran expertise with a personal mission to honor regional history, this entity creates immersive experiences that celebrate the raw heritage of the West through contemporary, award-nominated craftsmanship.

RELEASE DATE:
MAY 30, 2026

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2026 Award Contender: IPPY Awards • Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards • Next Generation Indie Book Awards • Readers’ Favorite International • Purple Dragonfly Book Awards

High-fidelity book mock-up of "Rusty the Ringtail" by Award-Nominated Author Thomas Lopez
Purple Dragonfly Book Award Winner logo for Rusty the Ringtail by Thomas Lopez
National Indie Excellence Award Finalist seal for the children's book Rusty the Ringtail by Thomas Lopez.
​"A high-fidelity journey... steeped in the real historical heritage of Jerome and the abandoned Little Daisy mines."
​— Dr. Jen Harrison, The Children’s BookRead Full Review ⇒
​"A lovely illustrated tale... historical facts are woven into this story. I can think of no better way for young readers to learn."
Anne-Marie Reynolds, Readers' Favorite (5-Stars)Read Full Review ⇒
​"A rich portrayal of the history, animals, and traditions of the American Southwest... a likable adventurous tale whose spirit has withstood the test of time."
BookLife / Publishers Weekly (Grade A Sweep)Read Full Review ⇒
HOOTLUM LLC creator Thomas Lopez standing with Arizona State Park rangers while holding the regional adventure book Rusty the Ringtail

Official State of Arizona Vendor

Rusty the Ringtail is now officially distributed through Arizona State Parks. Pick up your copy at the Jerome State Historic Park gift shop during your next trip up the mountain!

Retail placement showcase for the HOOTLUM book line product Rusty the Ringtail inside the official Douglas Mansion gift store at Jerome State Park, Arizona [cite: Source: Use of Jerome as a setting for creative projects and work on children's books based on the history of the town.
Industrial design mock-up for CACTUS HEARTS; a high-fidelity literary asset by Inventor Thomas Lopez

RELEASE DATE:
February 14, 2027

❤️ Valentine's Day ❤️

In the glowing red rocks of Sedona, a green heart-shaped cactus named Rex sets out on a lonely quest to find someone just like him. His journey leads him to Daisy, a vibrant purple heart whose petals hold the same magic as his own.

RELEASE DATE:
OCTOBER 17, 2027

​Billy Black didn’t come to Jerome to fit in. While the world below follows the paved roads of the status quo, he follows his heart to the dirt roads of the Gulch to run with the Black Sheep.

Minimalist brutalist high-contrast logo for The Pit brand, featuring crisp vintage-modern industrial typography.

High-energy fuel rooted in the industrial grit of Arizona's copper towns. Serving craft beverages from a rugged roadside drive-thru on historic US Route 60 in Miami, AZ, and an elevated walk-up kiosk at the Old Jerome High School in Jerome, AZ.

Minimalist high-contrast logo for the Jerome Ant Museum featuring clean vintage-modern typography.

Coming 2027. An art-forward exhibition space housing the largest live ant formicarium and North America’s only standalone ant museum. Fusing natural history with custom art installations in Unit C-100 at the Old Jerome High School.

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