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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

#CoolArt: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' by Hugh Fleming

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' by Hugh Fleming.

Exclusive poster that was available to attendees at the opening midnight screenings on December 17 in Melbourne & Sydney, Australia, in conjunction with StarWalking Inc.


#CoolArt: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' by Dan Mumford

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' by Dan Mumford, is the third of four exclusive prints that will be available as part of the 'Star Wars Sundays' promotion by AMC Theatres.

Each Sunday, until January 10, if you purchase a ticket to see 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in IMAX 3D, you will receive an AMC-exclusive Star Wars print illustrated by artist Dan Mumford with a new poster set to be revealed every week.

Go here to buy tickets.


Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Geeky Nerfherder 4th Anniversary & My 2015 Favourites

I first posted on this blog on this day back in 2011, and now four years later, 'The Geeky Nerfherder' continues to grow. 2015 saw the blog surpass 2 million all time page views, and continues to gain followers through social media like Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest and Twitter. So if you’re not already following, and want to keep up with blog posts and other ramblings, here are the links to my profiles on each of these sites:

on Twitter (@GeekyNerfherder)
on Instagram (@geekynerfherder)

Huge thanks to everyone that drops by the blog and follows me through the various social networks. Hope that you continue to enjoy my posts of cool art and pop culture geekery.

And so, it's that time of year once again, where everybody lists all their favourites of the past year.

#CoolArt: 'Star Wars Shiny Objects' by Tim Doyle

'Star Wars Shiny Objects' by Tim Doyle, is a new print release through Nakatomi Inc.

They are 12" x 16" giclee prints on cold-press natural watercolour paper, with genuine Epson Ultrachrome archival ink, in limited editions of 150 for $30 each or $100 for the full set of four prints. Buy the set of 4, and you’ll receive a secret bonus print not available anywhere else!

Go here to buy.

'Dark Knight' by Tim Doyle

#CoolArt: 'Mallrats' by Salvador Anguiano

'Mallrats' by Salvador Anguiano.

24" x 36" 9 colour screen print in an AP edition.

On sale Wednesday February 22 at 11am CST.

Go here to buy.


#CoolArt: 'Star Wars Heroes & Villains: The Force Awakens' by Laura Racero

The 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' inspired character prints by Laura Racero.

They are Fine Art Giclée 270g/m2 matte prints, available in two sizes; an A4 (21 cm x 29.7 cm) edition for €28 and a larger A3 (29.7 cm x 42 cm) edition for €35. Both editions are signed by the artist on the back.

Go here to buy.

#McQuarrieMonday: 'The Empire Strikes Back' Art by Ralph McQuarrie

Unused cover art for 'The Empire Strikes Back' novelization by Ralph McQuarrie.
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Sunday, December 27, 2015

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Carly Janine Mazur

I've previously showcased a few of my favourite pop culture and vintage pulp artists, and each weekend I showcase art from more of my favourite artists.

The art of Carly Janine Mazur.

Saturday, December 26, 2015

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Carlos Valenzuela

I've previously showcased a few of my favourite pop culture and vintage pulp artists, and each weekend I showcase art from more of my favourite artists.

The art of Carlos Valenzuela.

#FrazettaFriday: 'Left On Point Of Jaw' by Frank Frazetta

'Left On Point Of Jaw', interior illustration by Frank Frazetta for 'At The Earth's Core', book 1 of the 'Pellucidar' series by Edgar Rice Burroughs.


Thursday, December 24, 2015

#CoolArt: 'Paths Of Empire' by Andrew DeGraff

'Paths Of Empire' by Andrew DeGraff, is a new TIMED edition print release from Limited Posters.

It's an A2 (16.5" x 23.4") Offset print on 250 g/m² uncoated fine paper, in a timed print release for the next 14 days and costs €24.

€1 of each sale will be donated to Oxfam.

Go here to buy.

Limited Posters are also offering the three 'Star Wars Paths' prints as a set for €72, as well as a 2 for 1 Christmas special, buy one set and get another set for free, until January 7 2016.

Go here to buy the set.


#CoolArt: 'The Star Wars Holiday Special' by Alex Griendling

'The Star Wars Holiday Special' by Alex Griendling.

Poster for a screening of the TV special at Bryant Lake Bowl in Minneapolis. Admission cost a toy, as the event is the second largest Toys for Tots event in Minnesota.


Wednesday, December 23, 2015

#CoolArt: 'Han Solo' by Tomer Hanuka

'Neon Han' & 'Goldie Han' by Tomer Hanuka.

Illustration for Entertainment Weekly.

'Neon Han' by Tomer Hanuka
'Goldie Han' by Tomer Hanuka

#CoolArt: 'Reefer Madness' T Shirt by Timothy Pittides

'Reefer Madness' by Timothy Pittides, is a T shirt based on the print that was part of his 'Vices' series, and is available through Grey Matter Art.

It's a 100% cotton t shirt with a 3 colour screenprint design on the front and a left sleeve print and will be available in sizes S - 3X for $25 (add $2 for 2X and 3X sizes).

It goes on sale from Wednesday December 23 at 1pm EST and available to order until January 15 2016.

Go here to buy.

For news on all future releases, follow them on Twitter @greymatterart, Facebook and Instagram, and sign up to their website newsletter.


#CoolArt: 'Star Wars Paths' Triptych by Andrew DeGraff

The 'Star Wars' Original Trilogy inspired 'Paths' by Andrew DeGraff, is available as a triptych print set from Limited Posters.

They're A2 (16.5" x 23.4") Offset prints on 250 g/m² uncoated fine paper, in a timed print release until January 7 2016 and cost €72 ($78) for the set of three prints.

€1 of each sale will be donated to Oxfam.

And that's not all. Limited Posters are offering the set as a 2 for 1 Christmas special, buy one set and get another set for free! The Force is definitely strong with this one!


#CoolArt: 'Waiting' by Jeff Delgado

The 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' inspired 'Waiting' by Jeff Delgado.

It's a gallery quality Giclée print on natural white, matte, ultra smooth, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free archival paper using Epson K3 archival inks. Custom trimmed with 1" border for framing.



#CoolArt: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' by Dan Mumford

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' by Dan Mumford, is the second of four exclusive prints that will be available as part of the 'Star Wars Sundays' promotion by AMC Theatres.

Each Sunday, until January 10, if you purchase a ticket to see 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' in IMAX 3D, you will receive an AMC-exclusive Star Wars print illustrated by artist Dan Mumford with a new poster set to be revealed every week.

#CoolArt: 'Boba Fett' by Adi Granov

'Boba Fett' by Adi Granov, used as cover art for a Variant edition of 'Star Wars' #1, is a limited print release from Forbidden Planet.

It's an 18" x 24" giclée print on 300gms smooth cotton rag paper in a signed and numbered limited edition of 150 for £59.99.

Go here to buy.


#CoolArt: 'Dark Knight III' by Jock

'Dark Knight III' by Jock, used as cover art for the DC UK Jock Variant edition of 'Dark Knight III: Master Race' #1, is a limited print release from Forbidden Planet.

It's a 24" x 36" giclée print on 300gms smooth cotton rag paper in a signed and numbered limited edition of 300 for £49.99.


#CoolArt: Universal Pictures Congratulates 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

Poster from Universal Pictures congratulating 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' on beating their own 'Jurassic World' and having the biggest opening weekend box office in 'galactic history'.


#CoolArt: 'Evolution of the Stormtrooper' Print & Pin Set by Salvador Anguiano

The 'Star Wars' inspired 'Evolution of the Stormtrooper' by Salvador Anguiano, is a new release from Hero Complex Gallery.

It's a 24" x 12" fine art giclée print in a limited edition of 150 and includes an enamel pin of the print for $35.

The pin is also available separately for $10.

Go here to buy.

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Pin

Sunday, December 20, 2015

#CoolArt: 'Star Wars: The Gathering' by WhinyTortoise

WhinyTortoise has posted on Imgur a complete set of 285 cards for 'Star Wars: The Gathering', a mash up of 'Star Wars' and the 'Magic: The Gathering' trading card game.

And if you want to print them out and use them, WhinyTortoise has also provided the print sheets in pdf format.

Go here to see the complete set.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Camilla d'Errico

I've previously showcased a few of my favourite pop culture and vintage pulp artists, and each weekend I showcase art from more of my favourite artists.

The art of Camilla d'Errico.