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Rat Fink Torch It T-Shirt About Rat Fink In the Rat Fink Torch It T-Shirt, Rat Fink is one of several hot rod characters created by artist Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, one of the originators of Kustom Kulture of automobile enthusiasts. Roth conceived Rat Fink as an anti-hero to Mickey Mouse. Rat Fink is usually portrayed as either green or gray, comically grotesque and depraved-looking with bulging, bloodshot eyes, an oversized mouth with sharp, narrow teeth, and wearing red overalls with the initials "R.F." on them. He is often seen driving cars or motorcycles. Roth began airbrushing and selling "weirdo" T-shirts at car shows and in the pages of hot rod publications such as Car Craft in the late 1950s. By the August 1959 issue of Car Craft, "weirdo shirts" had become a craze, with Ed Roth at the forefront of the movement. His T-shirt designs inspired an industry. Rat Fink was advertised for the first time in the July 1963 issue of Car Craft. The ad called it "The rage in California". Also in 1963, the Revell Model Company issued a plastic model kit of the character. The initial run of the kit was from 1963 to 1965, but the Rat Fink kit, along with Roth's other creations, has been re-issued by Revell over the years. Rat Fink continues to be a popular item to this day in hot rod and Kustom Kulture circles in the form of T-shirts, key chains, wallets, toys, decals, etc. Other artists associated with Roth also drew the character, including Rat Fink Comix artist R.K. Sloane and Steve Fiorilla, who illustrated Roth's catalogs. Rat Fink and Roth are featured in Ron Mann's documentary film Tales of the Rat Fink (2006). Jeannette Catsoulis reviewed in The New York Times: Ogling fins and drooling over fenders, the movie traces the colorful history of the hot rod from speed machine to babe magnet and, finally, museum piece and collector's item. Along the way we learn of Mr. Roth's lucrative idea to paint hideous monsters — including the Rat Fink of the title — on children's T-shirts. A Rat Fink revival in the late 1980s and the 1990s centered on the grunge/punk rock movements, both in the U.S. West Coast and in Australia (Roth drew Rat Fink artwork for the album Junk Yard by the Australian band The Birthday Party). The band White Zombie produced a song titled "Ratfinks, Suicide Tanks, and Cannibal Girls". The song was featured in the film Beavis and Butthead Do America, along with an animated sequence reminiscent of Ed Roth's artistic style. Fink's, a bar-and-grille in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is named in tribute to Rat Fink. There is a Rat Fink poster on the blue wall at stage left in The Pee-wee Herman Show.

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Rat Fink Torch It Long Sleeve Shirt - Love Rat Fink? This shirt has got you covered! - The long sleeves feature the original Rat Fink Art depicting a depraved-looking mouse with bulging eyes, an oversized mouth, narrow teeth, and T-shirt with “R.F.” on it. - Featuring the iconic Torch It design. If you liked this long sleeve, check out the Sidewalk Surfer Short Sleeve !

Almera Guitarro T-Shirt - Mark “Marco” Almera’s art career emerged from the Southern California surf, skate and rock music subculture of the late 80’s. - This shirt by Almera features an image of a skeleton lightly strumming a guitar in his arms. If you liked this Almera shirt, check out this Comanche Chief Shirt !

Almera Comanche Chief T-Shirt - Mark “Marco” Almera’s art career emerged from the Southern California surf, skate and rock music subculture of the late 80’s. - This Comanche Chief T-Shirt features an iconic tribal chief as the design with a red background. If you liked this Almera Comanche T-Shirt, check out this Ben Von Strawn Gorilla T-Shirt !

Almera Muertos T-Shirt - Mark “Marco” Almera’s art career emerged from the Southern California surf, skate and rock music subculture of the late 80’s. - This Muertos T-Shirt features a lovely skeleton couple dancing in unison. If you like this Almera T-Shirt, check out this Almera Comanche Chief T-Shirt !

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Ben Von Strawn Go Go Gorilla T-Shirt - Ben Von Strawn was a normal child until he was exposed to comics and magazines such as Rat Fink, Warner Brothers, and MAD. - This Go Go Gorilla T-Shirt features a gorilla head in yellow surrounded by black fur. If you like this Gorilla T-Shirt, check out this Shock T-Shirt !

Ben Von Strawn Shock T-Shirt - Ben Von Strawn was a normal child until he was exposed to comics and magazines such as Rat Fink, Warner Brothers, and MAD. - This Ben Strawn Shock T-Shirt features a gnarly shrunken head in green. If you like this Shock T-Shirt, check out this Gorilla T-Shirt !

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Hell Girl T-Shirt - Hell Girl mens T-Shirt with Officially Licensed Design Artwork by the Poster Pop Artist Alan Forbes. - Professionally Printed with the Highest Quality Silkscreen or Water Based Inks on 100% Heavyweight Cotton. - This shirt features Forbes’ topless "Hell Girl” wearing a cowboy hat and holding a bottle

Lucky 13 The Samba VW Bus T-Shirt Since 1991, Lucky 13 has celebrated the individual born with a rebellious spirit and continues to challenge the mundane. Lucky 13 recognizes the disenfranchised, rule breakers, renegades, motorheads, vixens and those who live on the outskirts of town. The tatted and forgotten, the ones who make quiet history, we see you. The real you. Anyone who has their own quintessential, coming-of-age story that defines what it means to be part of a forgotten America -- step forward, rev your engines, scream at the top of your lungs. We've infused that "on the run" feeling into our aesthetic. That feeling hasn't stopped for almost three decades, and our tank is still full. Lucky 13 isn't just a brand that pays homage to the vintage trend, its' fueling a lifestyle. - Lucky 13 - To The Good Times! There is a full back print of the "Samba" graphic of a classic Bus and has a front left chest pocket logo to match. Lucky 13 The Samba VW Bus T-Shirt !

Lucky 13 The Whiskey Weed and Speed T-Shirt Since 1991, Lucky 13 has celebrated the individual born with a rebellious spirit and continues to challenge the mundane. Lucky 13 recognizes the disenfranchised, rule breakers, renegades, motorheads, vixens and those who live on the outskirts of town. The tatted and forgotten, the ones who make quiet history, we see you. The real you. Anyone who has their own quintessential, coming-of-age story that defines what it means to be part of a forgotten America -- step forward, rev your engines, scream at the top of your lungs. We've infused that "on the run" feeling into our aesthetic. That feeling hasn't stopped for almost three decades, and our tank is still full. Lucky 13 isn't just a brand that pays homage to the vintage trend, its' fueling a lifestyle. - Lucky 13 - To The Good Times! There is a full back screen print of the Lucky 13 "The Whiskey Weed & Speed" graphic and a front left chest print to match. The Lucky 13 The Whiskey Weed and Speed T-Shirt !

Lucky 13 The Adrian T-Shirt Since 1991, Lucky 13 has celebrated the individual born with a rebellious spirit and continues to challenge the mundane. Lucky 13 recognizes the disenfranchised, rule breakers, renegades, motorheads, vixens and those who live on the outskirts of town. The tatted and forgotten, the ones who make quiet history, we see you. The real you. Anyone who has their own quintessential, coming-of-age story that defines what it means to be part of a forgotten America -- step forward, rev your engines, scream at the top of your lungs. We've infused that "on the run" feeling into our aesthetic. That feeling hasn't stopped for almost three decades, and our tank is still full. Lucky 13 isn't just a brand that pays homage to the vintage trend, its' fueling a lifestyle. - Lucky 13 - To The Good Times! There is a front chest "Lucky 13" logo and a full back screen print of the gorgeous "Adrian" leaning on the hot rod. The Lucky 13 The Adrian T-Shirt !

Lucky 13 Vintage Iron Motorcycle T-Shirt Since 1991, Lucky 13 has celebrated the individual born with a rebellious spirit and continues to challenge the mundane. Lucky 13 recognizes the disenfranchised, rule breakers, renegades, motorheads, vixens and those who live on the outskirts of town. The tatted and forgotten, the ones who make quiet history, we see you. The real you. Anyone who has their own quintessential, coming-of-age story that defines what it means to be part of a forgotten America -- step forward, rev your engines, scream at the top of your lungs. We've infused that "on the run" feeling into our aesthetic. That feeling hasn't stopped for almost three decades, and our tank is still full. Lucky 13 isn't just a brand that pays homage to the vintage trend, its' fueling a lifestyle. - Lucky 13 - To The Good Times! There is a full back print of the "VINTAGE IRON" bike logo, with a "Lucky Thirteen" front left chest print as well. Lucky 13 Vintage Iron Motorcycle T-Shirt !

Lucky 13 Frankie's Garage T-Shirt Since 1991, Lucky 13 has celebrated the individual born with a rebellious spirit and continues to challenge the mundane. Lucky 13 recognizes the disenfranchised, rule breakers, renegades, motorheads, vixens and those who live on the outskirts of town. The tatted and forgotten, the ones who make quiet history, we see you. The real you. Anyone who has their own quintessential, coming-of-age story that defines what it means to be part of a forgotten America -- step forward, rev your engines, scream at the top of your lungs. We've infused that "on the run" feeling into our aesthetic. That feeling hasn't stopped for almost three decades, and our tank is still full. Lucky 13 isn't just a brand that pays homage to the vintage trend, its' fueling a lifestyle. - Lucky 13 - To The Good Times! There is a full back screen print of the "Frankie's Garage" graphic and a front left chest print to match. Lucky 13 Frankie's Garage T-Shirt !

Lucky 13 Grease, Gas, Glory T-Shirt Since 1991, Lucky 13 has celebrated the individual born with a rebellious spirit and continues to challenge the mundane. Lucky 13 recognizes the disenfranchised, rule breakers, renegades, motorheads, vixens and those who live on the outskirts of town. The tatted and forgotten, the ones who make quiet history, we see you. The real you. Anyone who has their own quintessential, coming-of-age story that defines what it means to be part of a forgotten America -- step forward, rev your engines, scream at the top of your lungs. We've infused that "on the run" feeling into our aesthetic. That feeling hasn't stopped for almost three decades, and our tank is still full. Lucky 13 isn't just a brand that pays homage to the vintage trend, its' fueling a lifestyle. - Lucky 13 - To The Good Times! This classic design features a full back print of our "Grease, Gas & Glory" Devil Head design and a front left chest to match. Lucky 13 T-Shirt Grease Gas Glory w/Devil Face !