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Star Wars Episode 4: A New Art Show

If you want to see some amazing Star Wars art firsthand, the Ltd. Art Gallery just kicked off their fourth annual art show dedicated to Star Wars. Nothing but Star Wars. All the time. Here some amazing artists will be displaying art that is inspired by a Galaxy far, far away.

Star Wars Episode 4: A New Art Show is at the Ltd. Art Gallery through January 2015 in Seattle. It began on December 11th. The show has licensed art from the Acme archives and you can also see new original art for the first time. Below are some of the pieces that will be shown. This is not to be missed so don’t run into any Imperial entanglements.

via io9

by Scifi Staff — December 15, 2014 in Art 0

Serenity Ship 1:250 Scale Cutaway Replica

Serenity is such a beautiful ship. The detail on this Cutaway Replica is amazing and it has over 200 hand-painted parts. This 1:250 scale replica is as accurate as can be had, since it was made using the original 3-D effects from the Firefly TV series. It is a limited edition of just 2,000 pieces!

You can even lift up the upper hull sections, which attach to the lower half of the model using magnets. Then you can marvel at the cockpit, main corridor and galley furnished with chairs, consoles, rugs and storage lockers. All of those sets are reproduced inside. It measures 13-inches from nose to tail, 8 1/2-inches from wingtip to wingtip, and 3 1/2-inches from bottom of the cargo bay to the peak of the cockpit. This is a must own for Firefly fans.

by Scifi Staff — December 12, 2014 in Props/Replicas 0

Parks and Recreation/Star Trek Mashup Art

Neill Cameron‘s “Parks and Trek” series reimagines the crew from Pawnee as the crew of the Enterprise. The Next Generation specifically. Commander Ron Swanson as Riker is perfect.

We also have Captain Leslie Knope, Engineering Chief Tom Haverford, and Chief Medical Officer Ann Perkins. Ron Swanson would hate living in Star Trek’s big government world though. In fact, the more I think about it, it would be a pretty funny show.

by Scifi Staff — December 12, 2014 in Art 0

Beautiful Batgirl Cosplay

Alexia Jean Grey is deadly, but beautiful in this Batgirl cosplay. She has an intensity that says you should keep your distance, but you can’t help wanting to approach her. The costume is really top notch. Adam Jay from Superhero Photography pulled off an amazing photoshoot.

Batgirl feels very unique and Jester Fx did an amazing job with details on the armor. Everything about this costume makes my heart flutter when I’m wearing it. Getting a great shot with her isn’t finding the right pose, it’s projecting emotion through my gaze.

by Scifi Staff — December 9, 2014 in Cosplay 0

The Art Of The Adventures Of Lando Calrissian

I’m a sucker for vintage Sci-Fi novel cover art. They just don’t paint them like these anymore. You might remember Brian Daley’s trilogy of Han Solo novels in 1979-80. Well, this trilogy came next in 1981, featuring Lando Calrissian. The titles are almost as awesome as the art by Williams Schmidt.

The books were Lando Calrissian and the Mindharp of Sharu, Lando Calrissian and the Flamewind of Oseon and Lando Calrissian and the Starcave of ThonBoka. The action all takes place long before the events of the original Star Wars films. I just love that artwork. Just the right amount of retro and it convinces you right away that Lando would have made a great leading man in his own movies. I see him as a space-faring James Bond.

I love that you can still buy these books today in a 3 for 1 deal on Amazon. But the new cover has no soul.

via Space1970

by Scifi Staff — December 9, 2014 in Art 0

Back to the Future Flux Capacitor Replica

Great Scott! It’s time to power up the Flux Capacitor and head…back to the future! This Back to the Future movie replica is all about enhanced film accuracy and improved lighting design. It measures 16-inches tall x 11-inches wide.

This unlimited edition has all of the detail of the previous release and more. Just flip the switch and it lights up. This version features an authentic solid light, without the strobe effect. Replicas like this never last long, so if you want one, you better get one quick. How else are you gonna go back in time?

by Scifi Staff — December 9, 2014 in Props/Replicas 0

Haynes Manual Press-Out And Build USS Enterprise

A newly released Star Trek Haynes Manual offers something a little different. The Haynes USS Enterprise Press-Out and Build Manual, is part book, part model kit, all awesome! Inside you will find a cardboard kit that builds a fifty centimeter long model of the original USS Enterprise.

The book itself focuses on all the main starships Enterprise. That’s cool and all, but…You can build the Enterprise! I don’t know about you, but I’m buying this one. One can only hope that they release more ships. I’d like to see a Klingon Bird of Prey and a Miranda Class ship. Check out the videos below to see how the model is built.

by Scifi Staff — December 8, 2014 in Books 0

TARDIS Siege Mode Cube Replica

Well, series 8 of Doctor Who certainly had it’s share of interesting moments. I felt like the stories mostly hit the mark and I’m happy to say that Peter Capaldi feels like the kind of Doctor that we have been missing for years now. One of the most fun episodes was Flatline. Otherwise known as “Clara I shrunk the TARDIS”. It introduced the TARDIS’ Siege Mode.

Now you can own a replica. Rubbertoereplicas has made an amazing prop of the Siege Cube with a price tag of just $80. Just look at that metallic sheen. That luster is achieved by using cast resin filled with aluminum powder. See how it was made here. It just looks so shiny and awesome.

via Mighty Mega

by Scifi Staff — December 8, 2014 in Props/Replicas 0

Rare Behind The Scenes Photos From Classic Doctor Who

All I can say is wow. Doctor Who fans will enjoy this collection of behind the scenes images from classic Doctor Who from imgur user sibeling. There are so many candid shots of the actors having fun on and off the set, from William Hartnell to Sylvester McCoy.

These are sure to bring a smile to your face. I’m sure there were many trying times while making this series, but clearly the actors spent most of the time enjoying themselves and loved what they were doing.

by Scifi Staff — December 8, 2014 in Behind The Scenes 0

Sci-Fi Design’s 2014 DVD And Blu-Ray Gift Guide

It’s that time of year again and you have to find some good gifts for friends, family and for yourself. Well, we all love Sci-Fi so we have compiled a list of some classic DVD and Blu-Ray sets that you can give this holiday season.

Some of these are not new, while others are. There’s a little something here for everyone. All are classics that we like to watch again and again. So this year give the gift of Sci-Fi or fantasy. Happy holidays from Sci-Fi Design.

X-Men: Days of Future Past Amazon Exclusive

Alien Anthology Blu-Ray Set

Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled (Iron Man / The Incredible Hulk / Iron Man 2 / Thor / Captain America: The First Avenger / The Avengers)

Transformers: Age of Extinction Limited Edition Gift Set with Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue [Blu-ray]

Doctor Who: The Matt Smith Years and Doctor Who: The David Tennant Collection Bundle

Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Caesar’s Warrior Collection

Twilight Zone: The 5th Dimension (Complete Series Limited Edition Box Set)

The Outer Limits Original Series Complete Box Set Volumes 1-3

Batman: The Complete Television Series

Ghostbusters/Ghostbusters II Limited Edition Gift Set

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Classic Series Collection

Stanley Kubrick: The Masterpiece Collection

Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery

Star Trek: The Complete Original Series DVD (Seasons 1-3)

Red Dwarf: The Complete Collection

Stargate SG-1: The Complete Series Collection

Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series

Battlestar Galactica: The Definitive Collection [Blu-ray]