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A surplus of geekery by :: Fred Abercrombie

Art: The Vader Project invades The Andy Warhol Museum

These are not the helmets you’re looking for. They’re 1:1 scale replicas. Painted. Tweaked. Chopped and screwed by artists like Shag, Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, Dalek, Paul Frank, Ron English, Jeff Soto, Frank Kozik, Alex Pardee, Mister Cartoon, and more. Vinyl Pulse has the scoop and a fleet of pics.

While you’re feelin’ the force, watch this classic:

BONUS: Fang’s favorite, the infamous Stacy Hedger trumpet solo:

Video: Mike Giant on a Penny Farthing

Kickin’ it old timey inside the REBEL8 warehouse is Mike Giant. One of my favorite Graphic/Graffiti/Tattoo-artists out there.

The guy can work a Sharpie. And apparently, a Penny Farthing, too.

He’s the art-half of the fine duo running the SF-based streetwear co REBEL8. Peep his art on their Spring line. Just in, so you know it’s fresh.

Vid: Lonely Island “I’m On A Boat” feat. T-Pain

I love Jizzed In My Pants and even Dick In A Box, but this shows they can bring the funny with other subject matter. Like a “nautical-theme pashmina afghan”.

“Poseidon, look at meee!”  Watch I’m On A Boat now. (Thanks, Mike)

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