The creature is made by Evolution Design, a one woman Austin Texas, company that doesn't advertise, so folks have to rely on word of mouth or detective work to track down their prey. Support the theory of Evolution. Darwin's creator is Chris Gilman, a North Hollywood, California, special-effects designer whose friend Daphne Loveland runs Evolutions Design in her spare time. Mr. Gilman says the idea struck him 10 years ago, but he didn't make a prototype until 1989. The effect was instantaneous.
Some people take offense.
A Dark Carnival customer found his bumper plaque broken in pieces and promptly bought 10 more. But one maker of the Christian fish doesn't mind the take off. When someone copies your idea, it's a nice form of Flattery.