PreservedDragons

When this Stalker is hot on your trail, it's over.

5 badasses but only one mean mofo Battle Rimmer! Can he outlast the killer gladiators? Stay tuned next week on your favorite 80s TV channel.

5 badasses but only one mean mofo! Can the runner outlast the killer gladiators? Stay tuned next week on your favorite 80s TV channel.

When one masters the art of Tai Chi kung fu, the voice changes to a high pitch, the hair turns completely white and the body becomes impervious to pain and weapons. That's BADASS!

The elusive crime family wanted by the FBI on charges of arson, robberies, counterfeit and adding to the list are certainly jailbreak, assaulting a police officer, evading police with a vehicle and most definitely--murder.

Tribute to the iconic scene from Conan The Barbarian when asked what is best in life.

The origins of Sho'nuff. What is his back story? In 1972, a young thug would get the beating of his life and return to Harlem, New York. Years later, he would reemerge after reinventing himself as the feared, Shogun of Harlem, Sho'nuff!

The three cool cats that love sukiyaki, hot sake and jiving! You dig, bro? Or are you square?

The coming of age story of a New Jersey teen to a grown man becoming a sensei to teens who are in need of self defense.

In celebration of the legendary martial arts action superstar's 63rd birthday! Many of JC's iconic roles are in the collage, but many more are missing that'll join in for his 65th!

These characters were inspired by the deadly trio of Lightning, Thunder and Rain also known as The Three Storms from the 1986 cult classic, Big Trouble in Little China. 電 (pronounced deen in Cantonese) - Lightning 雷 (luei in Cantonese) - Thunder 雨 (yuu in Cantonese) - Rain

This is inspired by the 1987 Sylvester Stallone arm wrestling movie, Over the Top. The underdog, Lincoln Hawk stakes everything he has for the shot of his lifetime: The World Arm Wrestling title held in Las Vegas against the five time champion, Bull Hurley. Win or lose, he redeems himself in the eyes of his son which is the ultimate prize.

The name is Ray Jackson. He loves everything full contact. Needs a few more scars on his face. His joys in life are beers and babes and a 'piece of cake' attitude.

The exciting finals match of the Open Karate Invitational Finals in Seoul, Korea 1989 between young fighter of the United States and the undefeated Korean Champion.

Pick your poison!

My rendition of the other 60s dynamic duo, The Green Hornet and Kato!

This design was inspired by the 2016 Netflix blockbuster series, Stranger Things. To anyone who hasn't heard or seen the show and is a fan of the 80s, you will not be disappointed. The series is a love letter to movies such as: THE GOONIES, POLTERGEIST, JAWS, ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, E.T., and many more. It's set in the early 80's so that magical, innocent vibe is lived out through the tweenagers, clothing, set pieces and fantastic synth and pop hits of the era.

My rendition of the first lady of fighting games, Chun Li!

My rendition of The World Warrior and expert in Ansatsuken called Ryu.

We all love to say the Akira bike, but it's Kaneda's bike.

One of the greatest tag teams in pro wrestling who made wearing pink so bloody cool!

Happy Halloween at 548 Primrose Lane, Detroit!

His father told him before he died to Trust No One! And count on no one but himself. Be a Number One Man!

A design for hardcore JCVD fans!

This design was inspired by one of the greatest action movies to come out of the 80s. Commando. It has no morals, no lessons to teach, no political statements, just pure vengeance to the scumbags that kidnapped John Matrix's beloved daughter. He doesn't try to reason with the bad guys or take precautions like most action heroes would. He just goes on a rampage and kills everyone in sight until his daughter is safe in his arms again. Now that's a good daddy!

The assassin with son who roams Japan lending his skill and child for work. The little boy keeps count of his father's kills and it stands here at 345.

Getting the jitters out before the Hulkster takes on Andre the Giant in Pontiac, Michigan in 1987.

This design was inspired by the 1988 Jean Claude Van Damme martial arts classic, Bloodsport. The showdown between two great warrirors. One is fighting to honor his master, Senzo Tanaka and the other is the reigning Kumite champion. He has never been defeated and has the fastest recorded kill. When they meet, it is fireworks!

The world's first bionic man in 1976 takes on a beast that the natives called, Sasquatch. To everyone else, he is Bigfoot.

Other warriors carry a sword and when they lose their weapon, they're done for. This golden warrior doesn't need a sword, his arms are his weapons.

This design was inspired by the coming of age cult classic 80s hit, The Goonies. When one of the top shows on Netflix draws inspiration from this movie, you know it must be special. It's magical, that's what it is.

The 80s classic martial arts slugfest pitting fighters of different styles in a secret underground tournament hosted by the Triads in Hong Kong. Exciting right? You betcha! Not only is the action choreography top notch, the music, one-liners and cast of colorful characters combine to make this a cult favorite many times over. Here I have illustrated each character in their signature pose from a particular scene which I consider most memorable. Enjoy browsing and a trip down memory lane!

The ultimate badass panther head worn by the badass himself, Rowdy Roddy Piper in the early 80s.

Inspired by the t-shirt Bull Hurley wore at the 1987 Arm Wrestling Championship in Las Vegas.

The epic fight between Chen Zhen and General Fujita in Fist of Legend. Mizong Fist is the technique Chen Zhen uses to take on the invincible General.

Only in the 80s, when policemen couldn't get the job done you send in the badass madams! YES!