Some projects come from a single, specific idea. Others come from that weird mix that only happens when you start combining the stuff that shaped you as a kid. Slime Brain Commander definitely belongs to the second kind.
The idea had been stuck in my head for a while: what if I took one of the most iconic villains from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and dropped him right into the Ghostbusters universe? Krang — that pink, bad-tempered brain with legs that ruled so many Saturday morning cartoons — had everything going for him to coexist with slime, 80's aesthetics, and that comedic-horror vibe that defines the Ghostbusters. That's where this character was born: Slime Brain Commander.
But I didn't want to stop at the drawing. I wanted the final result to feel like a collector's piece, like those action figures we used to see hanging in toy stores, sealed inside their blister packs, waiting for someone to rescue them. That's why the project is released in two versions: one where the character appears inside his own action figure blister pack, as if he had just come out of a 1989 toy store, and another where the figure stands alone on a clean background, putting all the focus on the details of the design.
The collaboration with Saul N Lab
Once I knew how I wanted to present the piece, I wanted the launch to come with more than just static images. That's where Saul N Lab comes in — he produced the official trailer based on the concept. I handed him the idea and he gave it motion, rhythm, and that cinematic layer that turns an illustration into something alive. His motion, my art. One project.
Available Editions
Slime Brain Commander launches in two finishes and formats, designed so anyone can pick the one that fits how they want to bring it home:
Home Edition: printed on Pearl / Lustre RC Premium 290 g photographic paper, with vivid colors, sharp definition, and a finish that's practically begging to be framed.
Museum Edition: printed on Museum Rag Photo Matte UltraSmooth 310 g — 100% cotton, acid-free, with a natural matte finish and archival-grade durability. Signed, numbered, and shipped with a Hahnemühle Certificate of Authenticity with hologram.
Both editions are limited to 50 pieces worldwide, and there's also a Pack Edition that brings together both versions (with and without blister) for anyone who wants the complete set.
A bridge between two eras
In the end, Slime Brain Commander is exactly that: a bridge between the golden age of 80's and 90's cartoons and the world of contemporary art. A blend of nostalgia, attitude, and craftsmanship, designed for collectors who value pop culture as much as the detail.
The piece is out now. See you on the other side of the slime.