The 80s action movie is back in a way like it never left. Seriously, when was the last time that you could see all-star action heroes in new movies like you can now? We’re talking Chuck Norris, Bruce Willis, Jean-Claude van Damme, Steven Seagal, Sylvester Stallone and who could forget the Governator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's a testosterone-infused celebration!
Some of these tributes are made by clever fans who honor the action heroes of not too long ago through remixed movie posters; others are funny commercials and other tributes come in extremely creative ways like a full-sized, assault rifle-toting chocolate Bruce Willis to promote ‘A Good Day to Die Hard.’
If you’ve got a taste for action movies from the greatest decade for the genre, then checking out these 80s action movie and star tributes is an absolute must. Yippie-ki-yay, I’ll be back right after I say Hasta La Vista, Baby.
45 80s Action Hero Tributes
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Cartoon Movie Poster Remixes
Ive Bastrash Illustrates Iconic Promo Art in Kid-Friendly Style
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Retro Re-Casted Movie Posters
Peter Stults Puts Classic Hollywood Stars in New Film Titles
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Pop Culture Cinema Posters
Daniel Norris Reinterprets Iconic Films in these Fan Movie Promos
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Disneyfied Movie Posters
The Old Red Jalopy Presents Hollywood Movies with a Comic Touch
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Fake Muscle Captures
The Kurt Stallaert 'Bodybuilders World' Collection is Macho
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Reversed Film Remixes
The Backwards Movie Posters by Twisted Sifter are Clever
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Hilarious Bodybuilder Spoofs
This 'Lift Things Up' Planet Fitness Commercial Will Make You Laugh
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Remixed 80s Movie Posters
These Alternative Back to the Future Posters are Artistic and Original
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Hilarious Internet Username Blogs
The 'Yr Wifi Tumblr' Features Creative Wireless Networks
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Pop Culture Plushies
Funko Turns Your Favourite Pop Culture Icons into Cuddly Friends
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Toy Movie Posters
Lego Remakes of Classic Flick Pics
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Alternatively Redesigned Movie Posters
These Alternative Movie Posters Showcase Iconic Films
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Exaggerated Movie Posters
The 'Crazy 4 Cult: New York' by Jason Edmiston Exhibition is Nostalgic
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Figurine Toy Busts
The Freya Jobbins Sculptures Are Created Out of Figurine Body Parts
27
Governator-Inspired Timepieces
The Schwarzenegger Military Tank Watch is Elegant and Robust
26
Cold-Blooded Villain Previews
The Arkham City Mr. Freeze Trailer Leaves Viewers With Chills
25
Cows as Action Heros
The Creatively Animalistic Photography of Mark Hotlhusen
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Wearable Pop Culture Portraiture
Phil Hansen Cinematic Portraits Drawn on a DIY Whiteboard Shirt
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Minimalist Cult-Film Prints
Phics & Graphics Adjust Classic Movie Posters
22
Weight-Lifting Washroom Buddies
James W. Breaux's Bathroom Body Builders Are Super Adorable
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Iconic Figure Mobile Protectors
The Chuck Norris Smartphone Cases are Hilarious
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Bold Governer Watches
The Legacy Watch from Audemars Piguet is Inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Pixar-Tweaked Movie Posters
Toy Stories by Jim Tuckwell Re-Casts Actors With Animated Characters
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Man-Hunting Alien Toys
Trophy Armor Predator Brings LEGO to a Frightening Level
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Mismatched Flick Ads
The Hand Drawn African Movie Posters Don't Quite Jive With the Films
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Comedic Celeb Activism
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green Fight for Educational Services
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Elected Comic Book Characters
The Governator is a Comic Book Featuring Schwarzenegger
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Iconic Boxing Film Fashion
The Undefeated x Rocky Capsule Collection is an Absolute Knockout
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Fighter Beer Ads
Anderson Silva and Steven Segal Face Off in Budweiser 'The Great Preparation'
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Life-Size Chocolate Actors
This Chocolate Bruce Willis Will Make Any Chocoholic Die Hard
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1980s Movie Map Guides
Interactive Google Map Guide to 'Ghostbusters' Tours New York
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True Tale Advertising
Steven Seagal Appears in Carlton Dry Campaign Based on Real-Life Stories
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80s Action Star Film Tributes
Chuck Norris the Movie Will Have Everything an Action Flick Needs
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Celebrilicious Energy Drinks
Steven Seagal's Lightning Bolt Quenches the Thirst Down Below
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Quintessential Tarantino Mashups
The Pogo Pulp Fiction Remix is Killer
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Extreme Rumble Movie Ads
TNT Advertisement Draws Attention With Drama
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Mini Action Movies
'LEGO Street Shootout' Excites with Guns, Explosions and Toys
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Celebrity Spoof Graffiti
Bi-Curious George is the Latest from Hanksy
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Schwarzenegger Memorabilia
T-800 Terminator Robots for Auction
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CEO Action Figures
The 'Miniature Steve Jobs' is a Tiny Apple Powerhouse
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State-Wide Fat Bans
Schwarzenegger Signs California Trans Fat bill
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