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Artist Turns Logos Of Famous Brands Into Weapons, And The Result Is Dangerously Awesome
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Artist Turns Logos Of Famous Brands Into Weapons, And The Result Is Dangerously Awesome

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It’s no secret that people love carrying famous logos around on their clothes, shoes, bags, and more. But what if those corporate symbols we all know and love came in a shinier, more lethal handheld form?

New York-based artist Tom Galle is well-known for his interpretive, boundary-pushing art, and he’s continuing his creative commentary on pop culture with his latest project, Corp Gear. The edgy undertaking sees him turning some of the most prevalent brand logos into sleek pieces of weaponry, including knives, brass knuckles, and even throwing stars.

Are they meant to symbolize how big brands are making us divide and fight each other? Who knows. What is for sure, though, is that these babies look cool enough to be action movie props. Scroll down to see Corp Gear for yourself, and be sure to check out more work from this world-renowned artist in the links provided.

More info: Official Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr (h/t: DesignTaxi)

McDonalds Brass Knuckles

Nike Knife

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Mercedes Ninja Star

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Alira
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Facebook crowbar, wow, talking bout barging into people's privacy..

Catpoker
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Nike knife gives a whole new meaning to "just do it"

Lana
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a garbage post. This doesn't deserve the word 'art'.

Pelleh Din
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That picture of the artist in Manhattan with the "Knike Knife" is evidence of felony - carrying a knife more than four inches long in NYC.

Tiny Dynamine
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As if we need to glorify weapons any more. Major down vote. :(

Sick Boy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We wouldn't have a civilization without them, so a bit of glorification doesn't hurt.

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Julie Brown
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I couldn't have any less interest in displaying logos on my clothes cause I'm not 12 or a ghetto banger.... nor somebody trying to embody some combination of the two. Nor would I wouldn't want to attract someone who'd be impressed by that.

Tom Servo
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone or something did something....AND THE RESULT IS SOMETHING!

Ilya Ditkovskiy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One may argue of crowbar is considered a weapon... I mean isn't hammer a weapon too then?

endelbendel
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OK as far as it goes, but these are obvious. i'd be impressed with creativity if it were such as AT&T.

Lyone Fein
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My guess is that every single one of those companies will be suing for copy write infringement.

David Wickham
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

people are going to start stealing Mercedes ornaments and making ninja stars out them-thanks BP :(

danielw
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they're all trash. more specifically, weapon-shaped objects that would only be used by a monumentally childish imbecile.

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Rin Rin
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Singing the jingle "ba dab ba baa I'm loving it" while beating the s**t out with that mc Donalds knuckle

Elaine Van Zon
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why would you make these? All they do is make weapons even more scary and ugly. It's not art.

Rin Rin
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Art can be brutal, ugly and offensive. These are merely something of a statement and a with dark humor tint

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Zori the degu
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Being a knife lover, I consider this a really interesting and creative project. I'd love to have some of these weapons at home. I'm not gonna kill anyone of course, it's just that my Swiss knife is sometimes simply not enough to satisfy my needs. I'd have considered teaching myself how to throw a Mercedes star, if I had one! :D

Aaron Dawson
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't believe this garbage made it to bored panda!!! Nike knife only thing worth lookin at!! Mcknuckles..... mcgarbage!!!! Facebook crowbar? Please!!!!!

Blue Hippo
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the crow bar "tool" but I like all crow bars πŸ˜‚

Sop Hie
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

for the burglar who likes his likes, fancy road rage, "I want my sneakers/happy meal NOW"

makki
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7 years ago

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make the mc donalds brass knuckles sharper ;p

Alira
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Facebook crowbar, wow, talking bout barging into people's privacy..

Catpoker
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Nike knife gives a whole new meaning to "just do it"

Lana
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a garbage post. This doesn't deserve the word 'art'.

Pelleh Din
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That picture of the artist in Manhattan with the "Knike Knife" is evidence of felony - carrying a knife more than four inches long in NYC.

Tiny Dynamine
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As if we need to glorify weapons any more. Major down vote. :(

Sick Boy
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We wouldn't have a civilization without them, so a bit of glorification doesn't hurt.

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Julie Brown
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I couldn't have any less interest in displaying logos on my clothes cause I'm not 12 or a ghetto banger.... nor somebody trying to embody some combination of the two. Nor would I wouldn't want to attract someone who'd be impressed by that.

Tom Servo
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone or something did something....AND THE RESULT IS SOMETHING!

Ilya Ditkovskiy
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One may argue of crowbar is considered a weapon... I mean isn't hammer a weapon too then?

endelbendel
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OK as far as it goes, but these are obvious. i'd be impressed with creativity if it were such as AT&T.

Lyone Fein
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My guess is that every single one of those companies will be suing for copy write infringement.

David Wickham
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

people are going to start stealing Mercedes ornaments and making ninja stars out them-thanks BP :(

danielw
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they're all trash. more specifically, weapon-shaped objects that would only be used by a monumentally childish imbecile.

Load More Replies...
Rin Rin
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Singing the jingle "ba dab ba baa I'm loving it" while beating the s**t out with that mc Donalds knuckle

Elaine Van Zon
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

why would you make these? All they do is make weapons even more scary and ugly. It's not art.

Rin Rin
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Art can be brutal, ugly and offensive. These are merely something of a statement and a with dark humor tint

Load More Replies...
Zori the degu
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Being a knife lover, I consider this a really interesting and creative project. I'd love to have some of these weapons at home. I'm not gonna kill anyone of course, it's just that my Swiss knife is sometimes simply not enough to satisfy my needs. I'd have considered teaching myself how to throw a Mercedes star, if I had one! :D

Aaron Dawson
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't believe this garbage made it to bored panda!!! Nike knife only thing worth lookin at!! Mcknuckles..... mcgarbage!!!! Facebook crowbar? Please!!!!!

Blue Hippo
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like the crow bar "tool" but I like all crow bars πŸ˜‚

Sop Hie
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

for the burglar who likes his likes, fancy road rage, "I want my sneakers/happy meal NOW"

makki
Community Member
7 years ago

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make the mc donalds brass knuckles sharper ;p

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