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Battlestar Galactica Colonial Viper Helmet Signature Edition

When I was a kid there was nothing better than Battlestar Galactica. I wanted to be a Viper pilot more than anything and fly with Starbuck and Apollo. Well, now I can at least wear the helmet of a Viper pilot. This series-accurate 1:1 scale replica of the Colonial Viper helmet looks amazing.

It is a limited edition, hand signed by both Richard Hatch and Dirk Benedict. It even has LED lighting effects. This helmet was scanned from an original screen-used helmet and cast from an original piece. It is a limited edition of only 500 pieces. One size fits all. Now I can be the Viper pilot I always wanted to be. This beauty is only $599.99 from Entertainment Earth.

by Scifi Staff — September 29, 2014 in Props/Replicas 0

Low Poly Star Wars Portraits

Paris, France based artist Vladan Filipovic has some quality low poly Star Wars portraits with quotes from the movies. These just jump off of the page, with an impressive amount of detail.

They all look amazing, but I think that Yoda and Boba Fett really stand out. Great work Vladan.

by Scifi Staff — September 23, 2014 in Art 0

Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes: From Concept Art To The Screen

It’s always fascinating to see original concept art and then compare it to what showed up on screen. I love seeing how this art translates into the finished movie. It’s interesting to see what they changed or left out, what they tweaked just a little, or which scenes they kept mostly the same. Also which were enhanced by practical effects.

Lucky for us, Production Designer James Chinlund has posted a bunch of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes concept art, giving us a look at how the art translates into actual sets and finished scenes. It is a great look at the film making process.

via io9

by Scifi Staff — September 22, 2014 in Art 0

Superhero Organ Donation Ads

Brazilian digital artist Marcel Fukuwara helped make these ads for the government of the state of Ceará in Brazil. The ad’s message is simple: “The Real Power is in You.”

These clever ads encourage people to donate their organs to save lives, thus becoming superheroes themselves. I think it’s brilliant. I just wish there were more heroes represented. Organ donation is one great way in which ordinary humans can make a big difference.

by Scifi Staff — September 22, 2014 in Art 0

DC Comics As Painted By Norman Rockwell

I love these Norman Rockwell inspired Saturday Evening Post covers. They feature some of our favorite classic DC Comics heroes and villains. This art comes from DeviantArt user OnlyMilo a.k.a. Ruiz Burgos. Wonder Woman, Clark Kent, Zatanna, The Joker, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy all look right at home in the era portrayed on these covers.

I always love seeing these characters in new ways that are totally unexpected, yet realistic. They really come to life here in these classy vintage covers. Awesome work.

by Scifi Staff — September 18, 2014 in Art 0

Starships Made From Junk Computer Parts

Etsy seller shankalonian loves taking old computer parts, especially hard drives, and creating amazing starships and other Sci-Fi vehicles. Below are some of the excellent models he has available in his shop.

You’ll see a lot of Star Trek ships like the Enterprise B, a Colonial Viper from Battlestar Galactica, the Babylon 5 space station, the Recognizer from Tron and more. I especially love the Enterprise B. shankalonian has a great eye for detail.

by Scifi Staff — September 18, 2014 in Art 0

How Star Trek: The Original Series Would Have Looked In Cinematic Widescreen

Can you even imagine what it would have been like if Star Trek: The Original Series had aired in cinematic widescreen? No. No, you can’t imagine the beauty and scope of such a thing. It’s too mindblowing for our brains to handle. It is absolutely gorgeous.

The first Star Trek series aired in the 4×3 aspect television ratio, like the rest of the shows of the era. Sadly, that doesn’t hold up well in our current age of widescreen and HD. So basically, we are missing out. However, one amazing fan, Nick Acosta, has used some HD screen caps to put together some widescreen shots. There is a sampling below. They are simply stunning. Now we just need Star Trek remastered so we can enjoy it in cinematic style.

by Scifi Staff — September 16, 2014 in Movies/TV 0

Space Cat HOB: An Animated Short Film About a Warrior Cat

What happens when a Space cat named Hob crash lands on an alien planet with killer bees? You are about to find out. Space Cat HOB is a beautiful and futuristic animated short film by French concept artist Loïc Bramoullé.

The use of colors and texture in this short is just fantastic. The alien landscape is a character all by itself. A dangerous character to be sure. Watch this Space Cat’s adventure unfold and by the end you will be left wanting more.

by Scifi Staff — September 16, 2014 in Animation/Fun Videos 0

Doctor Who Short Story Collection Has Lovely Minimalist Covers

You shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover, but when the covers are this good we just can’t help ourselves. Penguin Books is releasing an updated anthology for their Doctor Who short stories that are written by famous children’s authors. This new version is updated to include a story for Peter Capaldi’s Twelfth Doctor.

But just look at those new minimalist covers for each book. It really is like having every doctor inside of that TARDIS slipcase. Take my money!

You’ll get stories written by Neil Gaiman, Malorie Blackman and Eoin Colfer. The new story for the Twelfth Doctor is Lights Out by Holly Black. There will be a normal edition of the collection that has all 12 stories in one book, but this gift edition is the one that has the awesome covers.

via io9

by Scifi Staff — September 15, 2014 in Art 0

Thrift Store Paintings Get Geeky Makeovers

I’ve seen many artists who do “Piggyback Art”, but few hold my attention the way David Irvine of the Gnarled Branch does. He makes whimsical furniture, Gothic sculptures and what he calls “Re-Directed Paintings”. Irvine finds old or discarded thrift store paintings and brings them back to life, adding all kinds of geeky pop culture characters. Below are just a few examples.

He sells the paintings and prints on Etsy, Society 6 and Red Bubble. You can also see more of his artwork on his Facebook page. I love these pieces.