Mascot of and ambassador to the best-selling video game franchise of all time, Mario is more than a gaming icon, but a worldwide legend. The brave and gregarious Italian plumber has adventured through the decades, conquering numerous monsters and winning millions of princess hearts. Is it any wonder he's been spotted in equally memorable tattoo pieces? Portly and courageous, Mario...
The phantasmic Boo Diddleys would have given the Ghostbusters a run for their money, and certainly proved themselves worthy adversaries for Nintendo's namesake mascot, Mario. At times allies and in other instances formidable enemies, there's no pinning down the Boo Diddleys, which naturally makes them ideal tattoo material. Famous for their globular white forms and myriad of facial expressions, the...
Sidekick twin to Mario and arguably one of Nintendo's most iconic figures, Luigi has earned a devout and long-lasting fanbase that has further immortalized itself through numerous tattoo renditions. Loyal and good-natured, with a calm, unassuming demeanor -- shy, even -- it's no wonder Luigi has become the symbol for decades of like-minded souls. These Luigi tattoo ideas are more...
Among the largest of the deer species, the Elk is a powerful presence within the earthly and higher realms alike. At home in the mountains and within forested terrain, the Elk's command of the land and bugling call render it an unforgettable tattoo totem. Native Americans believe that the man who embraces the Elk as his spirit animal is a...
More than one of the founding first-person shooter games, Call of Duty is an immersive experience that recalls a place and reality few have entered, much less emerged from. While the game has undergone several incarnations since its introduction through Microsoft Windows, one thing remains unwavering: this is not a game for boys, but men with more than gamer glory...
"Losing is not an option! And neither is giving up!” declares the iconic antagonist Bowser, and his legacy certainly supports this stance. The Mario Bros. nemesis and leader of the Koopa Troop is at once fierce and fumbling, an often comic villain whose fire-breathing skills and equally fiery temper frequently upstage his opponents. And with a name that translates as...
From the earliest days of self-expression, man has inked his flesh with permanent markings. Tribal symbols and protective totems, military and combat rankings, the names of loved ones, and a number of other sacred images intended to tell the wearer's moving story, as well as transform the body itself into a work of art. Our passion for tattoos certainly hasn't...
Crossfit has swept the globe in recent years, with Greg Glassman's famous fitness regimen, comprised of a meaningful methodology combined with a measured physical approach, making its way into daily routine and ideology. It was only a matter of time before Crossfit became not only a household name, but iconic tattoo inspiration. A Crossfit tattoo is more than just a...
Just as every tree's roots go much deeper than the eye can see, so to do your own. Wherever your roots lie, your legs have no doubt taken you over vast stretches of time and place. Unlike the tree, however, your roots are movable, and bound to no designated place. A tree tattoo is a powerful reminder of the roots...
There's no forgetting the dramatic tree line, harbinger of the beautiful, mysterious, and at times macabre. From the misty firs of the Pacific Northwest to outlines of obscure elegance, the tree line was all but made for multiple tattoo interpretations, and the evidence has certainly made its way into unforgettable mainstream masterpieces. Inked along the inner arm, shoulder blades, or...
