Archive for the ‘star wars’ CategoryThe best part of this Lego version of Han Solo frozen in carbonite has to be the agonized expression on his face. While the expression itself is priceless, the figure itself can be had for a mere $16.00. [via Uberreview]
Cleveland-based artist Oliver Barrett has just updated his portfolio with a bunch of new stuff. After the jump check out a selection of his other works, including Darth Vader as Optimus Prime and the Dark Night, and a stirring image of a decaying LeBron James. Thanks, Peter!
The most interesting part of this infographic is that, in the negotiation process with 20th Century Fox, George Lucas took a tiny salary for directing the first Star Wars so that instead he could have final cut of the film, 40% of the net box-office gross, all rights to future sequels, and ownership of all the merchandising rights for “Star Wars.” I’d say his ballsy move paid off (and then some), as Forbes just named Lucas the 97th richest person in America (#316 in the world), with a net worth of $3.25 billion! Check out the whole thing after the jump. [Spotted on /Film] Steve Bialik’s “Samurai Wars”
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
in Art, illustration, mashups, pop culture, posters, star wars, Trendspotting, Turning Japanese
East meets West once again this week with “Samurai Wars,” a series of Japanese-style illustrations inhabited by Star Wars characters, by cartoonist and fellow Brooklynite Steve Bialik. About half of the series are available as limited edition “Ninja Star: Wars” prints through Spoke Editions [$15]. Check out Karakuri D2, Admiral Ackbar, Jabba the Hutt and five others after the jump. *Update Our friend Ken Harmon, web-editor of Hi-Fructose Magazine, collaborated with Bialik on the prints, and just emailed us with a special offer for Jailbreak readers. Enter “Jailbreak” in the coupon code field to receive 33% any order. Thanks, Ken! [Spotted on Hypebeast]
(Above Photo Via fsumaria’s Flickr) The 25 “art cakes” included in this post were chosen based on three criteria. The first, each cake had to be inspired, even tangentially, from something in popular culture — be it the Sorting Hat from Harry Potter or a zombie, representing the zeitgeist’s current infatuation with the human-flesh-eating terrors. The second was that each cake needed to be artistic, because while looking through hundreds upon hundreds of amateur and professional cakes, I noticed a theme: most of them aren’t very good! The last was that the photo of the cake had to be decent quality. Keep in mind this gallery is subjective and probably missing some gems, so feel free to drop us a line if you find one that should be included. Check out the rest of the collection after the jump. Star Wars Mask Magnets
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
in pop culture, Product Art, products, star wars, Trendspotting
These Star Wars Real Mask Magnets [available from the Neatoshop - $6.00] would look perfect on the fridge next to our App Magnets. Star Wars: The Baroque Version and Other Works by Illustrator Mattias Adolfsson
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Thursday, September 2, 2010
in Art, Feeling Creative, illustration, People, Spotlight, star wars
(Above: R2-D2 and C-3PO from Star Wars: The Baroque Version) I’ve just spent the last hour or so flipping through the digital sketchbook of Swedish illustrator Mattias Adolfsson and I can’t help but feeling like I’ve been exposed to the soul of a creative genius. Adolfsson’s style is unique and refreshing, and his entire collection is certainly worthy of a thorough browse. But since time is money, after the jump we’ve abridged his portfolio and included his most impressive complete series (Star Wars: The Baroque Version) and 20 select illustrations. (Most of which, as a testament to his astonishing work process, come from 2010.) Click here for Adolfsson’s blog and here to purchase a print in his Etsy shop. CubeDudes™ [40 Photos]
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
in Art, DIY, Feeling Creative, mashups, People, pop culture, star wars, Tech, Toys
(All photos via MacLane’s Flickr) In his spare time, animator Angus MacLane, who has worked on every Pixar release from A Bug’s Life through Wall-E, likes playing with legos. A lot. He’s constructed over 300 “CubeDudes,” which are these amazing mini-sculptures fashioned to resemble (rather accurately) people from all across the pop culture spectrum. After the jump check out Captain Crunch, Liz Lemon, Mario and 37 others. Conan O’Brien is shown. Mr. PotatoMash [20 Photos]
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
in Art, DIY, mashups, Photography, pop culture, Spotlight, star wars, Toys
(All photos via mrtruffle’s Flickr) Mr. PotatoMash by Australian Ashley Ringrose finds our favorite customizable toy transformed, with the assistance of some sculpey and a little imagination, into a who’s who of pop culture icons. After the jump check out how easily MPH becomes Jason Voorhees, Iron Man, Shrek, Mr. T and 15 others.
Go ahead and follow the link to see Yoda’s fate, but be warned… it ain’t pretty.
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