Space Junk!™ (Part 2)

Here are the other two preview cards for Space Junk!™: Zig the Xenomorph and Boobarella.

Space Junk! is my new trading card idea. I will have oversized (5"x7") preview cards with me at the Fan Days convention in Arlington, TX in October. I don't know if this is something people will be into or not, so I'm doing the samples before I go full bore and make the first series. There will be 4 different preview cards.

Feel free to let me know what you think!
www.spacejunkcards.com

You can check the other preview cards after the jump...

Astro Boy and Teddy Bear

Astro Boy and Teddy Bear, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.

This is another one of the pieces I did for the Vinyl Thoughts Art Show.

This one got mentioned as one of the Dallas Observers favorites from the show!

More photos after the break!

Russian Anti-Aircraft Dunny

Russian Anti-Aircraft Dunny BW, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.

This is one of the custom toys I did for the Vinyl Thoughts Art Show happening tonight in Dallas.

The show has been getting some good local press and Tomopop actually did a nice interview with me.

I did a bit of kit bashing on this one. Its a MiniMunny body with a small Dunny head and assorted bits and pieces from model kits. I scupted the padding in the turret and the machine gun cowel on the front.

More photos after the break...

Tron Teddy Troops

Tron Teddy Troops, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.

This is a 3.5" Teddy Troops I "Tron-ified" for the Vinyl Thoughts Art Show next week. I donated this one as a raffle piece.

I Want My Music Video Art Show!

I'm excited to announce I will have two pieces in the I Want My Music Video Art Show at the Meltdown Gallery in Hollywood next month! The two videos I will be tackling are Van Halen's Hot for Teacher and Duran Duran's Girls on Film.

Also, MTV did a news piece about the show! You can check it out HERE.

UPDATE: New web address for the show...  I Want My Music Video Art Show

Mojeaux Daiquiris to Go Logo

Mojeaux Daiquiris to Go Logo, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.

Logo I recently did for Mojeaux Daiquiris to Go.
And here's the full body shot of the mascot...

Seinar Fleet Systems Labbit T.I.E. Advanced

Seinar Fleet Systems Labbit T.I.E. Advanced, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.

One of the custom toys I will be selling at the Vinyl Thoughts Custom Vinyl Toy Art Show next month in Dallas. This is a mash-up of a 1978 MPC Darth Vader's TIE Fighter model kit and a KidRobot Labbit.

Approximately 4.75"H x 8"W x 6.75"L

More info on the show at their Facebook Page.

UPDATE: The KRonikle did a nice post about the T.I.E. Labbit!
UPDATE: Got a nice mention over at Rampaged Reality!
UPDATE: Got a nice little write up over at Toys are Evil!
UPDATE: Another nice mention at Killabeez!

More photos after the break...

Space Junk!™ Logo

This is the logo for my new trading card idea. The type setting is Kerpow from House Industries Photo Lettering site. It's a great service. They gave me a nice little nod on their blog!

www.spacejunkcards.com

An open letter to Topps

Dear Topps,

I just picked up some Wacky Packages (which I have loved since I was a kid) for 3.99 a pop and all I get now is 3 cards and a stick of crappy gum? That’s basically a buck a card and $0.99 for a stick of gum. With the economy the way it is, you should be ashamed of yourselves. I’m sad to say I won’t be buying any more cards until you either drop the price or start putting in more cards per pack.

Sincerely,

Jason Chalker

Space Junk!™

Space Junk! is my new trading card idea. I will have oversized (5"x7") preview cards with me at the Fan Days convention in Arlington, TX in October. I don't know if this is something people will be into or not, so I'm doing the samples before I go full bore and make the first series. There will be 4 different preview cards. These are the fronts and backs of the first two cards. (Click the images to view them larger)

Feel free to let me know what you think!
www.spacejunkcards.com

Threadless Loves Horror

I have two designs up for voting in the Threadless Loves Horror competition. If you like one or both of them, PLEASE go vote for it. $5 and a "Notify me if..." would be greatly appreciated!

You can either click on the nifty widgets to the right -->

or click on the links below.

www.threadless.com/submission/365015/Monstrous

www.threadless.com/submission/365018/Frankie

Lego Indy

Lego Indy, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.

A little more Lego fun!

The lego version of the Temple of Doom teaser poster.

Ink on Bristol. Digital color and type.

Lego Dracula

Lego Dracula, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.

I survived my first year as an exhibitor at San Diego Comic-Con. It was an interesting experience. Very different from any con I've ever had a table at. I think it went pretty well.

On a completely unrelated subject, here is a Dracula Mini-fig mini-painting!

4"x6" Acrylic on illustration board.

Maddox Banner

Maddox Banner, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.

The art for my banner at San Diego Comic-Con.

Look for it and come on by! Small Press Area: Table M-9

Major Maddox Activity Page

Major Maddox Activity Page, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.

I decided to have a little fun with the line art for a print I will have with me at San Diego Comic-Con this year. If you're going to be at the convention, stop by and say "Hi"! I will be in the Small Press area at table M-9.

Print Maddox and break out the crayons! Oh, and make sure and read the Adventures of Major Maddox at www.MajorMaddox.com.

The Milk Run

The Milk Run final cover art, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.

I'm excited to announce that my first Major Maddox comic, The Milk Run, is in the can and off to the printer!

I will have the comics with me at San Diego Comic-Con week after next. It's 48 pages of space adventure goodness! They will be selling for $10 each. You can find me at table M-9 in the Small Press area. After the convention, they will go on sale at The Manly Art Shop

In the meantime, you can read Major Maddox for free at www.majormaddox.com. The story will be updating weekdays until the story finishes in a few weeks. Go check it out!

Captain America

Captain America, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.

Happy 4th of July!
from Captain America’s Bicentennial Battles, Marvel Treasury Special 1976
Art by the great Jack Kirby.

Maddox is Back!

As we draw closer and closer to San Diego Comic-Con, Maddox will be updating every weekday until the end of “The Milk Run”!

The Adventures of Major Maddox will be in the Small Press area at Comic-Con, table M-9. Come by and say “Hi”.

Major Maddox

Falcon Gunner Luke

Falcon Gunner Luke, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.

Mini-Painting Commission I just finished.

4.5"x6" Acrylic on illustration board.

*I made a few changes and uploaded the new image. This one works much better.

Lo Pan Express Tee

Lo Pan Express Tee, a photo by Manly Art on Flickr.

Lo Pan Express t-shirts are now available at the Manly Art Shop!

Buy one here: manlyart.bigcartel.com/product/lo-pan-express-tee

David Lo Pan is back with two wives and a monkey monster to chauffeur his heavenly hotrod through the hell of the too-cool-to-stay-dead sinners. Lo Pan's not such a bad guy... he wants what every red-blooded man wants... to go off and rule the universe from beyond the grave.

The Chinese characters say "Lo Pan Express".