With the Fallout TV series on Amazon Prime becoming a massive hit, drawing in over 65 million viewers in its first 16 days, the post-apocalyptic world is more popular than ever. This renewed interest brings to mind some of the best fan creations over the years, and this classic mashup is one of my all-time favorites.
For years, we’ve seen artists reimagine Disney princesses in every way imaginable (often in a sexy style). But combining them with the gritty, retro-futuristic world of Fallout and a classic pinup aesthetic is a unique challenge. Back in 2015, I first stumbled upon this art and was blown away, but I didn’t know who made it. Now, I do.
Key Takeaways
Fallout’s Popularity Surge: The Amazon Prime Fallout TV series, with over 65 million viewers in 16 days, has renewed interest in post-apocalyptic fan art, spotlighting classics like Peter Slavik’s 2015 Disney princess mashups.
Artist and Timing: Canadian concept artist Peter Slavik created the series in November 2015, coinciding with Fallout 4’s launch, blending princess charm with Fallout’s gritty retro-futurism and pinup style.
Clever Character Reimaginings: Each piece ties princess traits to Fallout lore, such as Ariel as a curious Brotherhood Scribe preserving knowledge, and Alice as a “Jet Junkie” addicted to the time-slowing chem.
Dynamic Crossovers: Highlights include Rapunzel as a wasteland mercenary, Jasmine as a raider with chained Rajah, and a tense Mulan vs. Cinderella clash in combat armor and Vault suit.
Thoughtful Details: Favorites like Belle reading a S.P.E.C.I.A.L. attribute book and Snow White as a Nuka-Cola-holding Vault Dweller showcase Slavik’s deep integration of Fallout mechanics with Disney icons.
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The Artist Behind the Wasteland Princesses
The creator of these incredible pieces is Peter Slavik, a concept artist from Canada. He first shared this series back in November 2015, perfectly timed with the launch of the highly anticipated game, Fallout 4.
His work brilliantly captures the specific factions, items, and struggles of the Fallout universe while keeping the recognizable charm of each princess. Let’s take a closer look at the fantastic details in each piece.
A Closer Look at the Apocalypse Pinups
Ariel as a Brotherhood Scribe
Here, Ariel is reimagined as a Scribe for the Brotherhood of Steel. In the world of Fallout, the Brotherhood is a quasi-religious technological organization. Scribes are the scholars responsible for preserving pre-war knowledge and scientific data, making this a perfect fit for the ever-curious Ariel.
Alice as a Jet Junkie
This is a darkly clever take on “Alice in Wonderland.” She’s depicted as a “Jet Junkie,” addicted to one of the most common and potent chems in the Fallout universe. Jet is an inhalant that slows down time for the user, and seeing the typically innocent Alice in this state is a jarring but brilliant piece of crossover storytelling.
Rapunzel as a Mercenary Adventurer
Freed from her tower, it only makes sense that Rapunzel would become a tough-as-nails mercenary. Armed and ready for anything the wasteland throws at her, this version of the princess is a survivor who sells her skills to the highest bidder, a common profession in the lawless world of Fallout.
Mulan vs. Cinderella
This image pits two princesses against each other. Mulan, the natural warrior, is geared up in what looks like salvaged combat armor, ready for a fight. Cinderella, on the other hand, stands defiantly in a torn Vault Dweller suit, suggesting a clash between the hardened surface-dwellers and those emerging from the underground vaults.
Jasmine as a Raider Princess
Trading her palace for a life of plunder, Jasmine is cast as a Raider. Raiders are the violent, merciless gangs that terrorize the wasteland’s inhabitants. It’s a complete reversal of her character, and the “Mad Max” style attire, complete with a chained-up Rajah, perfectly fits the Raider aesthetic.
Belle Gets S.P.E.C.I.A.L.
This is my personal favorite. Belle, known for her love of books, is reading a very important one: a S.P.E.C.I.A.L. book. In Fallout, this is how players level up their core attributes:
- Strength
- Perception
- Endurance
- Charisma
- Intelligence
- Agility
- Luck
It’s the perfect detail for the most intellectual princess.
Snow White as a Vault Dweller
Finally, Snow White is portrayed as the quintessential Fallout protagonist: a Vault Dweller. Rocking the iconic blue and yellow jumpsuit and holding a Nuka-Cola, she looks ready to emerge from her underground shelter and face the dangers of the wasteland, perhaps with her seven companions.
It’s incredible how much thought Peter Slavik put into each concept, making this one of the most clever and well-executed fan art series I’ve ever seen. It’s as impressive today as it was back in 2015.
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