80s Movies/Video Game Mashups by Joshua Gilbert

I love me some mash-ups, especially if they involve some of my favorite 80's movies. Artist Joshua Gilbert has plenty of talent for making some killer movie posters (he has some great stuff for sale on Etsy by clicking here), but he knocked out two mash-ups that take the cake. How about a Labyrinth/Pac-Man mash-up that features and awesome grid like board with Jareth holding the baby Toby hostage in the middle. Think that is the coolest it could get? How about Dark Crystal Donkey Kong? Skeksi Kong... are you fucking kidding me? These are two fantastic pieces that need to be shared with my fellow 80s babies. Check out more of Gilbert's art over at his Deviant Art page, buy some of his work on Etsy, and you can check out the Labyrinth and Dark Crystal pieces after the jump...

Game On, World by Nike +

Video Games are no longer a fringe entertainment, they have gone extremely mainstream. Characters & game situations are recognized by many a person young and old... show a person who doesn't know who Mario is or doesn't know what a warp pipe does, and I will show you someone who has lived under a rock for the past 30 years. Nike recognized this, and decided to appeal to the gamers inside all of us to sell us on the new Nike + athletic program. They use recognizable situations from some of the greatest games of all time (Mario Brothers, Donkey Kong, etc) to show what it is like to work out in the brave new world of Nike +. The gang at Nike always makes fantastic commercials, and this one is no exception. Well done... check out the full video after the jump.

Thanks to Briana for the tip!!!

Mount Playmore by ???

I found this excellent design for a t-shirt over at Busted Tees and I am pissed because the site does not name the designer of the shirt. It is entitled Mount Playmore, and features the Nintendo  Holy Quadumvirate  of Mario, Donkey Kong, Samus Aran, and Link set in stone like they rightfully deserve. I hate not being able to being able to give credit to an artist, but this one was too good not to share. You can pick this one up for 20 bucks by clicking here and can see the detailed photo of the design after the jump...

'I'd Buy That...As a Tee!' Vol 34

Always on the look out for inspiring art... emblazoned across the chest of humanity. Here's some of the t-shirts I have my eye on to do just the trick but, there's only one problem....they aren't for sale yet! Please click each of the links below to the Threadless.com voting pages and give these beauties '5' ratings so I can throw 'em on my charge card one day.

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Before I start in with my regular weekly picks, I'd like to mention that Threadlsess has still been running a 'Threadless Loves Pin-ups' challenge all week. Hot sluts in a 40's style pin-up homage. Here's a few of my favorites from that challenge this week....

First up, this cherubic 'Sailor Pin-up' really floats my boat! Oh......to be an octopus...but, just for a day.

The Bride of Frankenstein is pinning HERSELF up in this clever and very sexy 'Needles & Pins' design that make me wanna 'play doctor'....Frankenstein that is.

Zapper Gun?...check!....Power Glove?....check! ....and....if I squint just right, I think I can see some sexy cotton panties under this plumber groupie's dress in 'Pixel Pin-up'. Maybe she'll let me use my joystick ;)

Finally...our geeky gadget hero, 'Inspector Gadget' gets a seductive make-over. 'Wowsers', indeed! Go go gadget boner!

And this week, some of my favorite non-challenge tees were....

'Component Upgrade' has our favorite Oz woodsman getting a much-needed tin mech suit tune up. Now if we could just ratchet-up the Lion's courage a bit.

One might ask "Does Batman ever get a 'Superheroes Night Off' ?" I guess he just has to flip off the right people. Great!

This minimalist 'Chewie & Han' Star Wars design really sends me into hyperdrive. The Chewbacca, particularly is a thing of fuzzball beauty. Simple but, stupendous!

Get your mallet! Big Trouble in Little Japan' is Mario & Donkey Kong ....samurai style! 

'Get Your Ass To Mars' ..and if you do, be sure to grab me one of these totally recalled Quatto novelty, tourist tees.

'Akuma Matata'...it's a wonderful phrase. Unless, of course, you're on the receiving end of a flaming Hadouken from this little Lion King/Street Fighter mash-up.

Finally this week, my favorite quite possibly could be this feudal japan Star Wars re-envisionment 'Duel of Fates'. Two ancient Jedi having it out with each other in a field far far away in front of a Death starry sky. Makes me wanna see THIS film. "Luke san...I am your Chichioya." 

See ya next week folks! Thursday is always tee-time!

'I'd Buy That...As a Tee!' Vol 19 by Jeff Bond

Always on the look out for inspiring art... emblazoned across the chest of humanity. Here's some of the t-shirts I have my eye on to do just the trick but, there's only one problem....they aren't for sale yet! Please click the links below to the Threadless.com voting pages for each and give these beauties '5' ratings so I can throw 'em on my charge card one day.

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'FRIKKIN Metal Bones' ...OK nerds, is it possible that Wolverine would get electrocuted right down to his core any easier than would a normally-boned human? Either way, this makes for a super-cool t-shirt design!

'Bad Bun in the Oven' Ahh Eating for two? Quick...put your hand here! You can feel the baby eating through my esophagus. Pregnancy is such a bless-ed time.



'Death Star Defensive Systems' It's funny...because it's true!

'Bygones Be Bygones' posits the idea that, possibly with a little more love during the holidays, Freddy and Jason may have been able to overcome their 'demons'...so to speak.
I also love the artists tag-lines.....
"Jason and Freddy confront an even greater TERROR...THEIR PAST!!!"
"It's time for these cult classic FRIGHTMARES to live and let die."

'Nosfera2-D2' ? Creepy mash-up idea for sure...why the hell not!

Not sure why 'Psycho Kong' mashes up murderous horror villain Jason Voorhees and sometimes fun-loving villain-turned hero 'Donkey Kong'...but, I love the attempt!

'Soldier of the Great Empire'...simple....but, galactically fantastic!

'Han Shot First' adds to the controversy of who the original trigger-man was in Episode IV with this Star Wars/Mega Man mash-up. I can almost FEEL that blast moving across the screen at a snail's pace as per the original game series.

I heart 'Doctor V. Hearts J. Kirby'! It's a Star Wars/Marvel mash-up in the style of Jack Kirby's classic comic art of course. Anyway you spell it...it means gloom and doom ...for you!

'Finger Fence Off'...Love Love Love the meek, finger-bladed Edward Scissorhands squaring off against the ferocious antagonist of  dreams. ...and just get a gander at those on-lookers!  Sharp...very sharp!

'Wok, This Way' ...and talk this way "Jub Jub!"

'Spoiler Alert' reveals the twist of the classic Sci Fi film once the lights go out at your place. Genius! Seeing that kid's Kool-Aid smile makes me hope that he had a ton of actual  Kool-Aid to wash that hearty sandwich down once he realizes that it just taTASTES like chicken...but really is people.

What's better than dinner between friends? Dinner between mortal enemies! 'Italian Night' touts just that. Seems like Mario make it. ;)

'The Ultimate Possession' cleverly mashes up two icons of horror Chucky & Billy. If that trike bell starts a ching-chingin' ...best to just move out the way. Or else!

'til next time wearer's of shirts!

'I'd Buy That...As a Tee!' Vol 18 by Jeff Bond

Always on the look out for inspiring art... emblazoned across the chest of humanity. Here's some of the t-shirts I have my eye on to do just the trick but, there's only one problem....they aren't for sale yet! Please click the links below to the Threadless.com (my favoritest and most user friendly t-shirt contribution site) voting pages for each and give these beauties '5' ratings so I can throw 'em on my charge card one day.


First up this week, we have a handful of Super Mario Bros. designs that'll make your flower fiery....
'Mushroom Guillotine' shows what happens to Toad if Super Mario doesn't make it to, yet, another castle to save him in time. I love this design! 

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....and 'Classico' has Super Mario in an iconic 30's stylized cartoon imagery.

...Lastly....'Yoshi vs. Kong' pits two of the video game's mainstays against each other in a realistic battle to the death!

'Support Zombie Awareness' with this clever tee. Never forget!

'Saw You Wanna Go To Texas' Minimalistic horror/travel propaganda? Watch your fingers!

'The Magic of Man' is an epic homage to Rene Magritte's famous painting 'The Son of Man'...only with much more Harry.

'Asian Nightmare' is pretty scary to me! Suit up and grab your sword!

Must....get....that.....'Damned Dirty Ape'...clean!

In 'Friday', it seems Internet sensation Rebbecah Black has a fan in horror ingenue, Jason Voorhees.

'Murderer Bear' Why? WHY NOT?! Sleep tight with teddy!

'Walk into Mordor'? I'm not sure who's sponsoring this walk each year but, It seems at least it's volunteers get a great souvenir t-shirt for their support.

Oh, bother. I love me some Disney...and Pooh and Piglet specifically. Here's a tee that pits the duo against the ever-elusive Heffalump .....'In Search of the Elusive Heffalump'.

Alas poor T-800, I knew you well! As Ahhnold decides whether to return to the Terminator franchise. You can decide whether or not to give a high vote to this Shakespearean 'Terminator' homage with 'To Be Or Not To Be'

Iron Man has got to die sometime and, in 'The Silly Death of Iron Man', we get to see probably the worst way he could go about doing so.

A fun chibi version of Freddie Mercury goes for a ride on his favorite piece of transportation in 'I Want to Ride My Bike'

'CTRL..Sprite Diatroid 001' puts one of the 8-bit baddies from the Nintendo Classic 'Metroid' right upon your shoulder.

'Captain Mexico' has our neighbors to the south trying to cash in on the recent reemergence of the Super Hero movie culture. This Cap comes complete with stereotypical 'stache and sombrero shield. Ole!

'Stormpunisher' is a mash-up of galactic proportions. I part vigilante superhero, 1 part imperial soldier. All parts...awesome!

By far, MY favorite Threadless submissions this week are all inspired by my favorite toys. Lego! Vote now and you can soon be a Lego Pirate with 'Blockman Redbeard Torso'

...or a Lego Knight with 'Blockman Wolfpack Torso'

...or a member of medieval band of merry men with 'Blockman Woodsmen Torso'

lastly, possibly the best of the 4 is a Lego Firefighter .....'Blockman Fireman Torso'

'til next time wearer's of shirts!