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The Okinawan Overlord. What he says is the law.

These characters are 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. "Play your cards right you live to talk about it!"

The character, Lo Pan is a powerful sorcerer cursed with no flesh and is seven feet tall is inspired by the 1986 cult classic, Big Trouble in Little China. He must sacrifice a girl with dragon green eyes to appease Ching Dai who will release the curse upon David Lo Pan.

The character, Jack Burton played by Kurt Russell is inspired by the 1986 cult classic, Big Trouble in Little China. He is the big goofball all American trucker who believes he's the hero that everybody needs. In reality, he had no clue what in the world he was getting himself into when it came to Chinese black magic and sorcery.

This design was inspired by the rivaling philosophies of Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai Karate practices from the 1984 coming of age cult classic, The Karate Kid. The characters, Mr. Miyagi and Daniel LaRusso representing Miyagi-Do and John Kreese and Johnny Lawrence representing Cobra Kai. Each have their beneficial and strong points. Which side are you?

He is one of three mystic Storms known as Rain from the 1986 cult classic, Big Trouble in Little China. * The Chinese character on the front is "rain" and pronounced "yuu" in Cantonese (in an ascending tone).

He is one of three mystic Storms known as Thunder from the 1986 cult classic, Big Trouble in Little China. * The Chinese character on the front is "thunder" pronounced "leui" in Cantonese (in a descending tone).

He is one of three mystic Storms known as Lightning from the 1986 cult classic, Big Trouble in Little China. * The Chinese character on the front is "lightning" and pronounced "deen" in Cantonese (in a descending tone).

The Man, The Myth, The Legend... Wrestling royalty! The look on his face says it all.

The Shaw Brothers super troop in their breakout venomous roles from the 70s kung fu cult classic, Five Deadly Venoms.

Old Detroit's most roughest and dangerous area. Due to underfunding and an ongoing police strike, the new partners, a rookie and a tough gal cop take on the baddest gang in town on their first assignment.

He may be an old dog, but he has plenty of bite left in his bark!

The coolest duo out of Metro-Dade Organized Crime Bureau. Known professionally as vice cops, but to the Miami underworld they're high rollin' drug smugglers.

Not your houseboy, that's for sure!

This design was inspired by the 1988 Jean Claude Van Damme martial arts classic, Bloodsport. To honor his master, Senzo Tanaka and his deceased son who was like a brother to Frank, he vows to carry on Tanaka's teachings to win the kumite. He was taught never to limit himself to one style and to keep an open mind. Even blindfolded, Frank is self sufficient from the level of meditation he has attained.

This design was inspired by the 1988 Jean Claude Van Damme martial arts classic, Bloodsport. The Korean powerhouse and undefeated champion of the kumite. He strikes fear in opponents with his size and brutality.

Grandpa guardian of the kumite. You want to enter, you must win him over.

Assigned by the I.F.A.A. (International Fighting Arts Association) to chaperone the North American fighters. Lin became good buddies with Frank and Ray, the American fighters.

This design was inspired by the Jean Claude Van Damme, 1988 martial arts classic, Bloodsport. This deadly fighter is half Portuguese and Italian named Paco, who fights in the style of Thai boxing called Muay Thai. He is a fierce competitor in the kumite using elbows and knees to quickly destroy his opponents.

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!

Inspired by the title fonts of Over The Top.

Inspired by the gas guzzling, cigar eating, John Grizzly, a competitor at the 1987 Am Wrestling Championship in Las Vegas.

There's only one legendkilller and we know who he was. Do you?

Nobody says it better with conviction than the Scotsman himself!

One of the all time greats in pro wrestling. He's not the biggest out there but definitely the most fearless.

An old school teacher who only cares about winning and turning his students into champions.

From zero to hero. Smart is irresistible to women.

From zero to hero in his own way. Purple Edition.

From zero to hero in his own way. Blue Edition.

This design was inspired by the hilarious bits on the television sets of the 1987 scifi classic, Robocop. The character Bixby Snyder is the answer to Benny Hill in Delta City, Detroit.

Top enforcer for the Wing Kong gang. Their network spread across San Francisco Chinatown and the underworld.

This design was inspired by the 1986 cult classic, Big Trouble in Little China. The character Egg Shen, the little old man with his six demon bag who is equally a powerful sorcerer and Lo Pan's eternal nemesis.

The character, Jack Burton played by Kurt Russell is inspired by the 1986 cult classic, Big Trouble in Little China. He is the big goofball all American trucker who believes he's the hero that everybody needs. In reality, he had no clue what in the world he was getting himself into when it came to Chinese black magic and sorcery.

These characters were inspired by the 1986 cult classic, Big Trouble in Little China. There's Jack Burton as the big goofball all American trucker who believes he's the hero everybody needs and the villainous, Lo Pan who is a powerful wizard cursed with no flesh and is seven feet tall. Then there is little old, Egg Shen with his six demon bag who is equally a powerful wizard and Lo Pan's eternal nemesis. The only female is the lovely, spirited Gracie Law who is a lawyer from Chinatown protecting immigrant rights and lastly, the true hero of the bunch is Wang Chi. His pursuit to rescue his beloved Miao Yin is what all the trouble is about.

The brutal finals match between Kurt Sloan and Tong Po in traditional rules with gloves coated in resin dipped in glass shards. The Thai people grows to chant, NOK SU KAO! meaning white warrior.

This design was inspired by the 1982 Arnold Schwarzenegger classic, Conan the Barbarian. The movie that started the sword and fantasy genre!