Alien

It Came From Outer Space

Bake Your Own Xenomorph Eggs… Then Devour Them With Butter

by Susana Polo | 10:15 am, June 13th, 2013

Chris-Rachael over at Kitchen Overlord has a how-to on making these surprisingly evocative little pretzel rolls that are very convincing as zenomorph eggs. Just look at those hints of green… We’ve just posted some pictures of the process here, but you can find full instructions and the recipe right here.

Pinhead Does Children’s Parties, and Other Stories from Kiersten Essenpreis’ “Day Off” Series

by Susana Polo | 10:14 am, June 11th, 2013

Kiersten Essenpreis has created a series of prints hypothesizing what various villains, monsters, and cartoon characters do on their days off. On my day off, I went to the Museum of Natural History, but nobody made a drawing of me. (Actually, oddly enough, somebody did. But it’s funnier to say otherwise, so the artist will have to forgive me.)

Daleks Invade Classic Movie Musicals

by Susana Polo | 2:29 pm, May 27th, 2013

Okay, I admit it, not all of these are musicals. But I think in order to understand why some of these posters are so good, you should be notified immediately that a Dalek version of Footloose is a thing somebody spent time thinking about, and then making art of.

For Every Good Guy, There’s A Bad Guy: Arch Nemeses Of Pop-Culture

by Jill Pantozzi | 2:30 pm, May 25th, 2013

If you live near Los Angeles, California you may want to make a trip to the Hero Complex Gallery. On display in their new “Arch Nemesis” show are images from various artists depicting great rivalries from pop-culture. Take a look at heroes, villains, and some individuals with more murky motivations from Star Wars, comics, Arrested Development, and more!

Please Don’t Pop These Pop-Culture Balloons

by Jill Pantozzi | 10:17 am, May 20th, 2013

I’m no expert but Michael Abrahamson seems to be pretty damn good when it comes to balloon art. And he’s always up for a challenge, in case you were wondering. Take a look at which Disney, video game, and comic book characters he’s created with little rubber and some air.

Funko Pop! Feeds Your 80s Nostalgia With She-Ra, TMNT, Robocop, & More!

by Jill Pantozzi | 2:29 pm, April 20th, 2013

Available in the next few months from Funko are a slew of 80s-themed vinyl Pop! figures. Translated to Jill speak that means, I’m gonna go broke. Check out the designs they’ve come up with for the Masters of the Universe crew, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more. If I have one qualm with the new figures it’s that poor She-Ra was given tiny feel like Daenerys from Game of Thrones who, I can tell you from experience, leans heavily upon my Drogo Pop! because she’s top heavy.

Jeffrey Veregge Mixes Pop-Culture & Native American Design

by Jill Pantozzi | 2:35 pm, April 13th, 2013

Jeffrey Veregge is a Native American Artist & Designer from the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe who likes to mix his upbringing with his pop-culture obsessions. “I am a honor graduate from the Art Institute of Seattle, and I have had the privilege to study with Tsimshian master carver David Boxley for a short time learning the basics of Salish form-line design,” he writes. “[My work] is a reflection of a lifetime love affair with comic books, toys, TV and film. Taking my passions and blending them with my Native perspective, artistic background and the desire to simply be me.” Take a look at what he’s created including superheroes, robots, and aliens.

Things We Saw Today: Benedict Cumberbatch Stares Into Your Soul In New Star Trek Into Darkness Promo Pic

by Rebecca Pahle | 5:00 pm, March 20th, 2013

Listen, Star Trek Into Darkness. I don’t need all of your promo stills to be epic and lens flare-y. But this legitimately looks like Benedict Cumberbatch glaring at a photographer who snapped him coming out of a store that sells slightly weird coats. You can do better. (I kid, I kid. I love weird promo pics, even ones that are just weird-boring. The reigning champ for weird publicity photos is still this one from The Eagle, if you’re curious.) Visit The Daily Blam for a second pic of Kirk and Spock looking equally srs bsns.

How to Knit a Woolen Face Hugger for Those Chilly Spring Nights

by Susana Polo | 10:18 am, March 13th, 2013

Is your face suffering from a deficit of hugs? Knit yourself up a huggy buddy. Who may or may not fill your belly with its woolen eggs. It’s okay! You’re growing more cuddly pals for everyone else!