The Best Sci-fi & Cult Film T-shirts in the World (Wide Web)

It's an accepted fact that science fiction is often equated with nerdiness. So now, the big concern is how to avoid traversing the thin line dividing geek chic and, er, dorky when wearing your fandom on your person. Here are a few guidelines that you can keep in mind when choosing what kind of designs to wear.

1. As much as possible, avoid mainstream or commercial movie poster tees. Unless you're under 12 years old, these designs will look much better on your bedroom wall. Take note that I specifically added mainstream/commercial in there because classic poster tees like the vintage Star Wars poster shirt below are exempted from the rule. Remember, vintage/retro designs are always hip.


Star Wars Baby Tee

2. As much as possible, avoid logo tees. Especially the ones with that shout out "Star Trek" or "Battlestar Galactica" in logotype. Why? Well, from a t-shirt designer's perspective it's not very cool and creative. We believe there are better ways to pay homage to a movie.

Logos of fictional corporations or products from obscure science fiction flicks are the exception, like the Star Trek Enterprise logo tee pictured below for instance. Notice that the symbol is not strategically placed across the chest like usual and is positioned on the right breast area. Because of that little detail, it becomes a homage to the actual shirt worn by Captain Kirk in the series. And like before, vintage/retro logo tees such as the Flash Gordon logo tee on the right are exempted from this rule.

Star Trek Captain Kirk T-Shirt

Flash Gordon Logo T-Shirt Sheer

3. Obscure design references are always cool. It's what differentiates real fans from poseurs.


Battlestar Galactica Caprica City T-Shirt

For example, the design on this shirt might make some people scratch their heads in confusion ("Greetings from Caprica City? Huh? Where in the world is Caprica?") while on the other hand, fellow BSG fans will nod at you in approval.

Now isn't that simple enough to remember? Read on because I can't wait to show you more of our great sci-fi t-shirt finds.

Star Trek
Vulcan Saying T-Shirt
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Star Trek
Spock is My Homeboy T-Shirt

Star Trek Beam Me Up T-Shirt

Star Trek
Klingons T-Shirt

Star Trek Number One T-Shirt

Battlestar Galactica WTF? T-Shirt

Battlestar Galactica
Viper Squadron T-Shirt

Dr Who Upgrade T-Shirt

Dr Who
Phone Booth T-Shirt

Matrix Reloaded Baby Tee

X Files
Flying Saucer T-Shirt

Hitchhiker's Guide Baby Tee

Heroes T-Shirt - Primatech Paper

Stargate
Ascend This T-Shirt

Star Trek
Chicks Dig The Uniform Charcoal T Shirt

Star Trek
It's Just A Phase Black Tee Shirt

Good-Bye Elliot

Go Ape: Hans Guitar Solo

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Deathstar