HBO’s fantasy epic Game of Thrones starts this weekend, and we’re seeing dragons everywhere. Dragons perched over cities! Dragons on electric guitars! People and their pets dressed as dragons! Dragons are the universal signifier of awesomeness.
To celebrate the unfathomable coolness and raging fury of dragons, we’ve collected dozens of hardcore pieces of dragon art and dragon cosplay. Behold our awesome dragon hoard!
Top image: Fire Dragon by Vlad Studio on Deviant Art.
Earthsea Papercraft by Tehanu
By El Grimlock at Deviant Art
By Dan Bong
Screencap from Battle of Giants
By Jarling at Deviant Art
Mechanical Dragon by Brian Healy at Philcon, 2001
By Vampire Princess 007 at Deviant Art
By Anne Stokes at Deviant Art
Costume by Erlinda G. at Coolest Homemade Costume
Costume by Nils N. at Coolest Homemade Costume
We’re not sure who made this wonderful dog costume, but it has made its way all over the internet thanks to its immense awesomeness.
By Patrick Glynn
Airbrush Tattoo by Lone Wolf DK at Deviant Art
By Kozmaty at at Deviant Art
Airbrushed Guitar by Laura Cooper
By Frank Hong at Deviant Art
Airbrushed Van by Exquisite Airbrushing
Dragon Skull by Anne Stokes at Deviant Art
By Christopher6 at Deviant Art
Dragons Lair by Anne Stokes at Deviant Art
By Jarling at Deviant Art
We have no idea who (or where, or when) these amazing dragons come from — but they were too good to pass up! (Look at those heels!)
Fire dragon by Ugly Flowers at Deviant Art
Hand Puppet by Red Wyvern Studios at Etsy (no longer available)
Horse in Dragon Costume from Unicorner Farm
Ice Dragon by Toasted Rabbits at Fanpop
Ice Dragon by The Gryph at Deviant Art
Mommy Dragon by Amisgaudi at Deviant Art
Airbrushed Motorcycle Helmet from helmetsetc.com
2007 NYC Halloween Parade photo by Peanutian at Flickr
Realistic Charizard by Okami Amaterasu at Fanpop
Ren Faire Costume photo by Stray Light Revelation at Deviant Art
Origami “Ryujin 3.5” by Satoshi Kamiya
By S McNonnahs at Deviant Art
By Tony DiTerlizzi
Steampunk Dragon by Patrick Glynn
Monster Racer Costume, Tokyo Game Show 2008, photo by Destructoid.com
Toothless cosplay by Freaky Orange at Deviant Art
Toothless cosplay by Monoyasha at Deviant Art
Trinidad Carnival Costume photo by Trace Butler
Water Dragon by Anne Stokes
Winter Dragon By Patrick Glynn
Hand Puppets by Wyeten Puppetry at The Norwich Dragon Festival
