These cartoon remixes break the mold while maintaining a comfortable degree of familiarity. In recent years, pop culture has become increasingly self-referential; this makes for interesting allusions, but it can also lead to vagueness and self-indulgent obscurity. How many people want to research each picture they see on a website, t-shirt, or print ad before they ‘get it?'
Artists, designers, and marketers don’t need to forsake accessibility for wit. Indeed, these cartoon remixes achieve both. By anchoring their references to widely known and liked characters, the artists behind these mashups are able to connect quickly and easily to large audiences. Through their clever use of references, they neatly distinguish themselves from their peers and competitors. This is the advantage of putting a fresh spin on a familiar subject.
There is another point which should not be lost when viewing these cartoon remixes: they’re undeniably fun to look at.
48 Crafty Cartoon Remixes
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45 Disney Princess Remixes
From Corrupted Cartoon Characters to Hot Hipster Mermaids
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Campus Cartoon Characters
Caldwell Tanner Illustrates Nostalgic '90s Toons as Undergrads
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Lip-Carpeted Characters
The Mustache Disney Tumblr is Hilariously Facial-Haired
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Re-Animated Artistry
Re-Illustrating Cartoons, from the Simpsons to Super Mario
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Offensively Remixed Cartoons
'If Life Was Like a Disney Movie' by Jeff Wysaski is Hilarious
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Comedic Pop Culture Cartoons
Adriano Alves Mashes References from All Corners of Media
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Disneyfied Movie Posters
The Old Red Jalopy Presents Hollywood Movies with a Comic Touch
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Horror Cartoon Mash-Ups
The Toy Shining Turns Toy Story's Woody into a Psycho
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Costumed Children Cartoons
Amy Mullen Illustrates Kids Dressed as Beloved Superheroes
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Disney Superhero Doodles
James Silvani Recasts Comic Books with Mickey Mouse & Friends
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12 Artistic Simpsons Tributes
From Contorted Anatomy Cartoons to Classic Art Remixes
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Cartoon Android X-Rays
Yves Jose Malgorn Illustrates Pop Characters with Robotic Organs
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Sci-Fi Simpsons Mash-Ups
Corey Customs Star Wars-ifies Your Favorite Cartoon Family
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Sci-Fi Cartoon Fusion
Artist Sillof's 'Star Wars' Pixar Mash-Up Blends Pop Culture Iconography
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Minimalist Childhood Characters
The BloOp Video Game Characters are Super and Simplistic
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Senior Superheroes
Aging Comics by Donald Soffritti
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Muppet Heroes
These Evan Cheng Cartoons Combine Sesame Street Characters & Superheroes
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19 Artistic Ninja Turtles Interpretations
From College Campus Cartoons to Zombified Characters
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Remixed Pop Culture Felines
Advertising Art Director Joseph Senior Gives Hello Kitty a Fresh Take
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Fashionista Cartoon Families
The ‘Fashion Simpsons' Series Presents Cartoons in Couture
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Heroic Mobile Covers
The Tokidoki Superhero iPhone Case Dresses Up Mobiles for Justice
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Obese Cartoon Caricatures
Fat Gamers Display Pop Cultural Icons Who Let Themselves Go
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Animated Retooning
Turning People Into Humanized Cartoons
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Cartoon Monster Photobombs
Relleno De Mono Turns Old Photos into Hilarious Images
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10 Winnie the Pooh Creations
From Depressed Bears to Tattooed Thugs
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Beat-Up Anime Critters
'Injured Pokemon' Depicts the Post-Battle Scars the Monsters Suffer
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CGI Cartoon Models
The Harper's Bazaar Smurfette Spread Features the Blue Lady
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Pop Art Princesses
The Beloved Disney Princesses get a Makeover by Prince Kido
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Cartoon Samurai Portraits
Ferris Plock Mashes Traditional Japan with Iconic Characters
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Ninjafied Comic Characters
AJ Salazar Morphs Superheroes into Stealth Assassins
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Cubist Cartoon Makeovers
'Cube Dudes' by Angus Maclane Features LEGO Pop Culture Icons
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Fatified Cartoon Characters
Artist ANPH's Playful Melon-Head Art Series
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Skeletal Disney Drawings
Alejandro Giraldo Illustrates Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Without Flesh
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Cadaverous Cartoon Characters
The Mickey Mouse Anatomy Sculpture Makes Learning Fun
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Cartooned Munny Art
'Munny Madness' by Ivan Yip Reworks Vinyl Toys
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Destructive Cartoon Hybrids
Rack911 Gives Spongebob a Terminator Makeover With LEGO
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Iconic Cartoon Mashups
The Simpsons Game of Thrones Tribute is a Pop Culture Combo
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Archie-Inspired Engagement Photos
The Bryan + Anne Cinematic E-Pictorial Series is Cartoonish
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Retro Cartoon Remakes
Robert Rodriguez Commits to Live-Action Jetsons Remake
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Credit Crunched Cartoons
Australian To Replace $25,000 Episodes of The Simpsons
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Dated Disguise Diagrams
The 'Top Pop Culture Costumes' Infographic Presents Yearly Get-Ups
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Cartoons from Captions
Sam Brown Creates Illustrations from Titles
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Culturalized Cartoons
Helena Garcia Creates Japanese-Inspired Cartoons
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Cartoon Creator Figurines
The Kidrobot Matt Groening Vinyl Toy Pays Homage an American Icon
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CEO Cat Cartoons
Steve Jobs is Transformed into the LoungeFly 'Hello Stevie'
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Mutilated Cartoon Characters
Meet the Battered and Beaten South Park x Kidrobot 'Dead Kenny'
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Ghostly Cartoon Creations
Play Asia Turns Super Mario Into a Ghost Figurine
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Zombified Cartoon Characters
Gorry Pop Culture Illustrations by Rezatron
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Hipster Princess Depictions
The DeviantART User Viria13 'Fashion Princesses' are Rad Recreations
Anime-Style Superheroes
Santi Casas Illustrates Western Comics with Eastern Aesthetics
Classy Sentimental Scenes
Jack Vettriano Paints Romantic Depictions with a Hard-Boiled, Noir Feel
Charmingly Fanciful Photography
Aleksandra 88 Captures Enchanting Fairy Tale Scenes
Gritty Villainous Visages
David Rodriguez Renders Batman's Enemies in Horrifying Style
Culture-Clashed Iconic Paintings
Robert Brandenburg's Changes Will Make You Giggle
Humanized Princess Portraits
The Jirka Vaatainen 'Real Life Disney Characters' are Surreal Snaps
Lip-Carpeted Characters
The Mustache Disney Tumblr is Hilariously Facial-Haired
Action Hero Avengers
Alex Tuis Paints His Ideal Casting Choice for Superhero Films
Unexpected Wedding Photography
Rico Castillero Tells a More Playfully Candid Romance Story
Whimsical Voyager Visuals
Qian Yi Depicts a Traveller Journeying Through Fantastical Lands
True-to-Life Cartoons
Jace Wallace's Realistic Disney Princesses are Stunning
Realistic Superhero Retrospectives
Sebastian Colombo Illustrates Various Incarnations of Superman
Shapely Female Superhero Portraits
Marcio Takara Draws Lady Crime Fighters with Impossible Curves
Terrible Typeface Defence Blogs
Comic Sans Project Argues for Validity of Underappreciated Font
Vibrant Hallucinatory Visions
Joanna Krotka Renders Psychedelic Pictures with an Asian Twist
Puny Comic Protagonists
Ryodita Renders Geeky Characters at Half their Original Size
Remixed Corporate Logos (UPDATE)
Viktor Hertz Transforms Apple Inc.'s Emblem in Dozens of Ways
Comedic Pop Culture Cartoons
Adriano Alves Mashes References from All Corners of Media
Altered Celeb Sniffer Blogs
The 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Noses' Tumblr is Epic Olfactory Alteration
Hyperrealistic Hero Renderings
Stefani Rennee Illustrates Crusaders in Better-Than-Life Style
Adult-Themed Disney Artistry
Darko Kreculj Paints Mickey Mouse & Friends as Seedy Citizens
Magical Princess Makeovers
Ida Mikkonen Assigns Hogwarts Attire to Famous Disney Females
20 Darkened Disney Innovations
From Adolf Mickey Hilter to Goofy the Pimp
Creepy Rainbow-Hued Children
These Hikari Shimoda Paintings are Vibrant and Unnerving
Costumed Children Cartoons
Amy Mullen Illustrates Kids Dressed as Beloved Superheroes
Disturbing Disney Depictions
The Disney Ladies from Last Night Tumblr is a Guaranteed Laugh
Dynamic Digital Superheroes
Jeremy Roberts Paints Fierce Crime Fighters in a Realistic Manner
100 Adorable Hello Kitty Remixes
From Manga Manicures to Catty Flash Drives
Prismatic Child Fantasy Scenes
Cyril Rolando Renders Colorfully Imaginative Illustrations
Rainbow-Hued Pop Portraits
Nicky Barkla Paints Famous Characters in a Style Resembling Oil
Painterly Pop Culture Characters
Bryan Lee Shows Off His Sleek Rendering Style with Kid Favorites
Chic Apparel Artistry
Jorge Roa Puts Clothing Front and Center in His Illustrations
Superhero Torso Renderings
Matthew Gallagher Illustrates the Bodies of Marvel Comics' Best
Stylized Street Scenes
Jo Peel Renders City Locales in a Cartoonish, yet Accurate Fashion
Disney Superhero Doodles
James Silvani Recasts Comic Books with Mickey Mouse & Friends
Male Cartoon Covers
Petite Tiaras' Disney Princes Look Dapper on GQ
Cinematic Comic Mash-Ups
The Marvel/Disney Hybrids 2 Contest Pairs Childhood Favorites
Strong Rocker Chick Renderings
Michael Heidt Illustrates Ladies Loaded with Attitude
12 Artistic Simpsons Tributes
From Contorted Anatomy Cartoons to Classic Art Remixes
Body Art Bears
'Winnie Tattooh' Depicts Iconic Disney Characters with Wicked Tats
Stylish Feline Covers
There are Two Elle Taiwan Hello Kitty Covers for December 2011
Surreal Bug-Eyed Scenes
Jose Luis Carranza Illustrates Chaotic Pieces with Odd Characters
Disney-Inspired Clothing Lines
The Toy Story Clothing Line by Bossini is Buzz-Worthy
Sulking Superhero Drawings
Shih-Mao Depicts Marvel Comics' Best as Moody Brats
Anime Fairy Tale Artistry
DeviantART User Alicechan Puts a Japanese Twist on European Classics
Nostalgic Childhood Paintings
Doug Bloodworth Renders Kid Favorites in Photorealistic Manner
Swapped Costume Superheroes
Goenetix Mixes up Comic Apparel in 'Bad Laundry Day' Series
Concerned Retro Cartoon Ads
James Voon Depicts Distressed Characters for Fictional Food Promo
Sith-Inspired Wedding Photos
The Star Wars Engagement Photo Shoot is Romantically Geeky
Disney-Inspired Femme Fatales
The Terry Richardson Karlie Kloss Vogue UK Shots are Alluring
Superhero Silhouette Posters
Lily's Factory Produces a Series of Shadowy Comic Book Graphics
Fearful Fantasy Comic Depictions
Uwe de Witt Puts a Nightmarish Twist on Graphic Novel Art
Contorted Anatomy Cartoons
Noam Sussman Illustrates People with Irregular Limbs, Torsos and Heads
Simplistic Superhero Drawings
The Minimalist Crime-Fighters of BloOp are Basic and Badass
Minimalist Superhero Metropolises
Greg Guillemin Shows Vigilantes Protecting City Silhouettes
Cushy Kitten Kicks
The Hello Kitty x UBIQ Mascot Fatima Sneakers are Fuzzy and Fashionable
Comic Celeb Creations
Sam Gilbey Creates Vintage-Inspired Movie Posters & Illustrations
Devotion Doll Dramas
A Toy Love Story That Will Make You Cry isn't Kidding Around
Mind-Bending Animal Mirages
Yukari Masuike Paints Hallucinatory Illustrations of Wildlife
Revamped Iconic Cartoons
The Steampunk Disney Princesses Series Reimagines Classic Characters
Moody Cartoon Illustrations
Artist Caziman Knows How to Bring out the Worst of Animated Characters
Fairy Tale Face Trades
Disney Face Swap Exchanges Classic Character Mugs
Fashionista Cartoon Families
The ‘Fashion Simpsons' Series Presents Cartoons in Couture
Ornate Female Profiles (UPDATE)
Ross McEwan Illustrates Sultry Visages of Beautiful Ladies
14 Homer Simpson Creations
From Chomping Cartoon Decals to Iconic Daddy Drinks
Deadly Mutant Tortoise Depictions
Mustardo Paints the Ninja Turtles with Extreme Grit
Gun-Toting Toddler Depictions
Michael Mararian Illustrates Badass Kids with Firearms
Gritty Nintendo Nemeses
Nekoixa Renders Badass Versions of Super Mario Villains
Dysfunctional Family Fantasy Mash-Ups
Mary Johan Juver Melds The Simpsons and Lord of the Rings
Painterly Comic Book Renderings
Nacho Molina Uses Geeky Characters as Muses for Sophisticated Art
Whimsical Indigenous Illustrations
Paula Duro Renders Imaginative Pictures Featuring Native People
Cartoon Crime Film Prints
The Simpsons Parody Movie Posters Remix Iconic Pictures
Magical Maid Artistry
Heather Dixon Renders Mary Poppins in Whimsical Cartoon Illustrations
Cautionary Holiday Statistics
The Darker Side of Halloween Infographic Shows Creepy Crime Rates
Child Superhero Ensembles
Darren Tibbles Illustrates The Avengers as Playground-Sized Toddlers
Ninjafied Comic Characters
AJ Salazar Morphs Superheroes into Stealth Assassins
Scary Survival Instinct Infographics
'The Anatomy of Fear' Tells a Terrifying Tale
Engagement Collaboration Commercials
The Vera Wang for Zales Commercial is Heart-Warming
Ripped Appendage Silhouettes
Rona Binay Renders Subjects Tearing Off Their Limbs
Reworked Hero Renderings
Alex Ryan Paints Humorous Images of Out of Place Characters
Fighting Reptile Renderings
Eric Braddock Paints the Ninja Turtles with an Ethereal Glow
Instant Transformation Tops
The Urban Outfitters Costume Tees are Looks for a Lazy Halloween
Hyper-Minimalist Superhero Posters (UPDATE)
Gidi Vigo Reduces Comic Characters to Colors
Female Fighter Renderings
Vanessa Tam Breaths New Life into Sailor Moon Characters
Skeletal Disney Drawings
Alejandro Giraldo Illustrates Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Without Flesh
Tasty Halloween Treat Statistics
The ‘CandyNOMics' Infographic Plays No Tricks
Minimalist Feline Timepieces
The Wonderfully Simple Nooka Hello Kitty Watch is for Sanrio Fans
Sultry Sun-Hued Illustrations
Vlada Kramina Drenches Her Illustrations in Warm Colors
Minimalist Icon Charts
Tim Boelaars Showcases His Creativity Through Simplistic Symbols
Harrowing Horror Films
The Cheap Sally Scary Movie Infographic is a Scream
Animated Icon Jewelry
The Neivz and Sanrio Collaboration is Smile Worthy
Pocket Monster Princesses
Hapuriainen Morphs Disney Gals into Pokemon-Style Characters
Glamorous Feline Organizers
The Hello Kitty Jewelry Earphone Holder Helps Keep Wires in Place
Cartoony Halloween Melons
These Ninja Turtle Watermelon-o-Lanterns are Righteous
Zombie Gaming Engagements
'Left 4 Dead 2 Proposal' Shows That Gamers are Romantic Too
Famous Feline Treats
These Hello Kitty French Macarons are Cute and Delicious
Shadowy Sherlock Scenes
Javier Olivares Renders Mystery Novel Images Using Pseudo Art Deco
Word Jumble Promotions
The DDB Boggle Words are Mixed
Spooky Holiday Stats
The 'Halloween by the Numbers' Infographic is Full of Fright Night Factoids
Funky Feline Pajamas
These Hello Kitty Intimates are Adorably Cute
Reptile Monk Renderings
Malachi Maloney Paints the Ninja Turtles in Buddhist Garbs
Holiday Spending Facts
The 'Pop-Up Halloween Stores' Infographic Shocks With Numbers
Feline Bread Warmers
The Hello Kitty Toaster is Cute, Colorful and Cheery
Gritty Warrior Turtle Depictions
Jeff Chapman Gives the Iconic Characters a Badass Makeover
Cartoon Creator Figurines
The Kidrobot Matt Groening Vinyl Toy Pays Homage an American Icon
CEO Cat Cartoons
Steve Jobs is Transformed into the LoungeFly 'Hello Stevie'
French Feline Cosmetics
The Hello Kitty Parisienne Palette is Full of Pastel Colors
Haunting Holiday How-Tos
'The Rules of Halloween' Helps You Avoid a Nightmarish Night
Medieval Fantasy Confections
The Game of Thrones Cake by Kensei Yonzon is a Dessert of Epicness
Grim Geography Lessons
The Pleated Jeans Graphic Proves Fear Lurks Around Every American Corner