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Unused Star Wars Poster

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:27:50 -0500

What's not to love about the original poster for Star Wars? It has become one of the most iconic and parodied designs in movie history, and for good reason. The poster features extremely sexed up versions of Luke and Leia, a looming Darth Vader, and a giant fleet of X-Wing fighters going up against the "ultimate power in the universe!"

Medieval Rodent Warriors

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:25:43 -0500

Here's an awesome series of original character art created by CGHUB artist Johannes_Holm, featuring a team of medieval rodent warriors.

Redneck Glam Shots

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:19:54 -0500

Everyone put on yer Sunday best. We're going to Sears!

R2-D2 Ballerina

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:38:00 -0500

Wonderful costume for R2-D2 ballerina!

Pure Art

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:29:14 -0500

Artist Dexter Soy has created some really cool comic character and fan art, and here's a few incredibly cool Wolverine illustrations that he has created. I love the energy the artist packed into these pieces!

Honest Disney Titles

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:27:47 -0500

The truth hurts. Christine Gritmon and Nick Nadel at The FW pulls the wool off our collective eyes.

Princess Lilo And Stitch Solo

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:31:16 -0500

Here's a cute piece of Disney and Star Wars fan art from Deviant Artist stinawo called, "Princess Lilo and Stitch Solo". The artist has given Lilo a Princess Leia makeover and Stitch got the the classic Han Solo look.

People That Blew It

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:29:38 -0500

C’mon, guys.

Bat Tractor

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:09:28 -0500

Check out this incredible tractor built in the Netherlands that looks like the Dark Knight's tumbler. I don't know if this is custom made, or if this is just how they build their tractors in the Netherlands. Either way it's pretty rad looking, and if I lived on a farm that's the tractor I'd want.

Han Solo Carbonite Light Switch

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:35:57 -0500

The Force is hard with this one. This is a working UL approved switch installed in the crotch of an icon of pop culture, Han Solo in Carbon Freeze. I hand-sculpted the switch plate to an appropriate scale for the switch and in the likeness of Harrison Ford. It installs directly to the wall over an existing switch outlet.

Lady Bane Cosplay

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:34:10 -0500

So here's what Bane from The Dark Knight Rises would look like if he was a she. This Lady Bane costume is from Nicole Marie Jean, and the photos were taken by Isidro Urena Photography at Comicpalooza 2013. She looks pretty menacing, like she could kick some ass.

Iconic Movie Characters On Their Day Off

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:32:39 -0500

Peek inside the “glamorous” secret lives of fictional people. Artist Kiersten Essenpreis imagines what happens after the camera stops rolling.

Best Of Mass Effect Cosplay

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:22:38 -0500

Mass Effect has been one of my favorite new IP's of this generation, and while I'm sad the Shepard trilogy has come to an end, I'm equally excited to see what is next for the universe. That said, I have seen some wonderful cosplay based on the franchise, far too many to contain to one post. That did not keep me from trying, however, so here are some of the favorites.

Armed Morons Of Russian Facebook

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:00:55 -0500

Every superpower has its rednecks and gun buffs

Escape From Sarlacc

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:57:12 -0500

No one wanted to see Boba Fett die the way he did in Return of the Jedi. As the EU depicts, I'm convinced that he escaped and that he still lives in the Star Wars universe. Here's a fantastic illustration from Marko Manev called "Flight out of the Sarlacc" that features Boba Fett rocketing through the sky! The piece was entered into Planet Pulp's "May the Force Be With You" art show.

Manly Cooking Aprons

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:28:20 -0500

Wondering what to wear while cooking your tauntaun burgers this summer? Look no further than these manly Star Wars inspired aprons (source: geeksaresexy). These cool aprons can be ordered at HauteMessThreads. I'd expect these to sell out / backorder soon as these would make perfect Father's Day gifts.

Calvin And Hobbes As Spies

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:24:05 -0500

Would Susie and Mr. Bun work for a competing agency? Artist Coran Stone created the beginnings of a compelling story arc, complete with surprise villain.

Books That Need To Be Written

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:20:40 -0500

Graphic designer Tyler Adam Smith is a masters student at The School of Visual Arts, and for his 100-day project, he created “concepts and jackets for books that for one reason or another do not (yet) exist, but certainly should.

Star Wars Book Cover Art

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:15:25 -0500

Artist Timothy Anderson has created a cool little set of Star Wars pulp style book cover art. Each book represents one of the films from the original trilogy only the artist gave each of them a fun new title. These were included in the latest Pulp Planet art show called May the Force Be With You.

Grindhouse Style Batman

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:13:28 -0500

Check out this incredibly cool collection of 70s style Batploitation art. The series you see here was created by Francesco Francavilla, it's called Batman 1972, and as you can see it takes the Dark Knight into the dark and gritty sex-filled world of grindhouse.

Chess Is Actually The Coolest Game Ever

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:10:26 -0500

Chess? Pah! It's a game for old geezers from age before Internet. Or is it?

Pop Stars As Disney Princesses

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:43:18 -0500

We all know these ladies are goddesses, but did you know they’re, like, totally royal, too?

How To Bomb Graduation

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:34:03 -0500

Nailed it. Follow these easy tips to steal the show at any commencement ceremony.

Star Wars Home Decoration

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Fri, 31 May 2013 13:15:04 -0500

How to make your home a Star Wars heaven

Skimpy Outfits Repaired

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Fri, 31 May 2013 12:54:11 -0500

Contrary to popular belief, women do not possess stone skin and do indeed need armor. The collaborative efforts of Repair Her Armor are tackling this lack of proper battle gear.

Pinup Founding Fathers

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Fri, 31 May 2013 12:35:24 -0500

Someone should add “The right to be fierce as hell” into the Declaration of Independence. Thanks to Publius-Esquire for all of the filthy history lessons.

It's Hard Out Here For A Fett

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Wed, 29 May 2013 11:09:28 -0500

Here's another fun piece of Star Wars fan art created by Mr. Hipp. The title of the piece is "It's Hard out Here For a Fett," and it features our favorite character relaxing, and pondering after having escaped the Sarlacc.

Bearded Is Better

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Wed, 29 May 2013 11:07:42 -0500

What do you call person without beard? A woman!

Weapons You Crave

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Wed, 29 May 2013 10:43:13 -0500

You’d have put your eye out but that’s beside the point. Etsy seller Nicholas Hyde returns with another set of iconic prints.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Stormtrooper

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Tue, 28 May 2013 04:25:04 -0500

Check out this Teenage Mutant Ninja Stormtrooper cosplay spotted at Ottawa Comic Con 2013. The photo was taken by cmbdphotography, and it's amazingly cool!

Firefly Geek Art

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Tue, 28 May 2013 04:22:20 -0500

Artist Otis Frampton has created another fantastic Firefly illustration featuring our favorite characters posing in front of Serenity. It would be great if it eventually came back as a live-action or animated series. You never know, anything can happen.

Unfortunate Grammar Mistakes

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Tue, 28 May 2013 04:19:19 -0500

Grammar and spelling errors. Some of them actually make sense in weird kind of way.

Punkers As Superheroes

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:11:58 -0500

Post-punk and new wave rock stars reimagined as superheroes. Illustrated by Butcher Billy.

Star Wars Weekends Parade at Disney

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:08:19 -0500

Images by Josh Hallett.

Totally Badass Grandmas

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:16:32 -0500

There is no age restriction on fierceness.

R2-D2 Yarn Bomb

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:07:10 -0500

Ok, so I guess yarn bombs are a thing now? I don't really follow it that much, but it's a form of street art that includes colorful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn or fibre instead of paint or chalk. I don't know what you think about it, but it sure seems like it would take a hell of a lot of time to do! For example this Star Wars inspired R2-D2 yarn bomb is incredibly cool, but it must have taken forever to make! Just look at these photos to check out the details. It's crazy that someone took the time to knit this thing, and then stick it on the streets downtown Bellingham, Washington where I'm sure it didn't last. But I guess that goes with any form of street art... what a shame.

Best of Wonder Woman

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:03:50 -0500

The costume is iconic and very hard to pull off well. First of all, parts of the costume are metal. Along with that, it's extremely form fitting, and just like Superman you either meet the physical requirements or you don't.

KGB Cold War Spy Gadgets

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:40:38 -0500

In America you can always find a party. In Russia - Party always finds you. Here are some insanely cool gadgets employed by Russian KGB agents.

Life of Young Han Solo

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:30:31 -0500

With the upcoming Star Wars stand alone film featuring Han Solo on the horizon, I've been scouring the origins of the smuggler to see what events would be ideal for his film. What are the major events I would personally like to see in the film? Well, I'd like to see it all, but these moments are in my top 5 and absolutely essential in my opinion to telling the story of Han Solo proper.

Miss Skeletor

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:17:39 -0500

Here's a female version of Skeletor from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe created by Mike Ballan called "Miss Skeletor."

Return of the Jedi - Rare Set Photos

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:55:14 -0500

Five never before seen behind the scenes photos have been released from the set of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. Just a couple of days ago we posted a series of set photos for The Empire Strikes Back as well that were really cool. I imagine there's still a ton of other photos that we still haven't seen yet that will eventually make their way online.

The photos are part of J.W. Rinzler's upcoming book The Making of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.

History vs Pop Culture

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:23:43 -0500

Some are historical figures and others are pop culture icons. Don't mix them up.

Disney Couples Go To Prom

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:06:24 -0500

Before enrolling in college, they have to survive high school. The unique style of Kathryn Hudson really shines here.

Horrendous Breakup Stories

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:11:49 -0500

Relationships: officially a waste of time.

Avengers As Cats

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:08:22 -0500

I don't know what it is about the internet and cats, but for some reason people love it. Some might argue it's the whole reason the internet was invented in the first place. Anyway, for you cat lovers that like The Avengers, artist Jenny Parks has re-imagined Earth's Mightiest Heroes as cats.

Star Wars Fashion For Her

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:05:28 -0500

Here's part of a great Star Wars clothing collection created by Ashley Eckstein of Her Universe. These designs are so cool. She will debut the series at Disney's Star Wars Weekends 2013 at Walt Disney World.

Millenium Falcon GTA IV Mod

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:06:47 -0500

Here's another awesome Grand Theft Auto IV MOD. It replaces the Annihilator helicopter in the game with a Millennium Falcon. I'd take a Millennium Falcon over a helicopter any day. The MOD was created by Emad Tavakoli, and you can see it action below! The MOD is available to download from GTA4-Mods. The only thing wrong with it is that it's backwards, but I'll let it slide because it's still cool!
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Disney Characters As College Students

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:59:09 -0500

Here's a fun series of Disney inspired character art that re-imagines several classic characters as college students. The illustrations were done by Deviant Artist Hyung86. I've also included notes from the artist on each character. Hope you like them.

Hockey Is Russian Martial Art

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:51:43 -0500

Russian youth hockey brawl trumps every NFL fight ever, including 'Slap shot'

Never Re-enact Pinterest Photos

chugginmonkeys@gmail.com (tigerrenko) — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:34:09 -0500

A picture is worth a thousand fails.