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We always had a sneaking suspicion certain Star Wars folks were not only from a galaxy far, far away, but had a secret hobby as dignified time travelers. Artist Greg Peltz must've also had this creeping feeling based on the Victorian-style prints he created of Star Wars characters ($125–$349). Chewbacca cuts a dashing profile as a be-monocled "First Mate," and naturally Jabba the Hutt's "Kingpin" is a portrait of the man in charge complete with fancy cigar and top hat.

The numbered and signed nine-by-13-inch prints are for sale through Thrillist in limited edition lots of 75 per image, so hurry and snag your own droid ode to the romance of the 19th century.

Movies ripped from the pages of comic books may be a Summer favorite, but the heroes you know know and love can be a focal point in your pad year-round. These Superhero alter ego posters ($18 and up) are unique, and give you a glimpse at your favorite heroes both in uniform and in their contrasting "everyday" garb.

Each print is totally affordable, and crafted in a cool retro propaganda style that would look awesome in any home or office. My only question: where my ladies at!?

Get a closer look at each print in the gallery.

No need for a holiday or special occasion to show the nerdy apple of your life some love. Show some appropriately-themed x's and o's to the honey, best friend, or family member that goes crazy for robots, sci-fi, and a little masking tape on their glasses with these Etsy finds.

Steve Jobs passed away earlier this week, but his vision, genius, and words will live on forever. If you've been inspired by one of his many famous quotes, hang one on your wall with one of these quotable posters.

Scientists are total rock stars. These ones in particular — Tesla, Bardeen, Einstein, Bohr, and Oppenheimer — helped to bring about things like radios, X-rays, transistors, and theories on atomic structure and relativity. You know, things we still use today, or were instrumental in advancing technology to what it is now.

So treat these fine scientists to a bit of space on your wall with these Steampunk Rock Star Scientist Posters ($72 for all five). They'll not only look steampunk chic in your apartment, but you'll get props from all your science nerd friends.

If you're feeling nostalgic for a Star Wars before the Blu-ray updates and computer graphic reimagery, view the characters as they would've looked a long, long time ago in a decidedly old-timey era. Graphic designer Nick Agin's Star Wars illustrations show how select characters would look through a vintage lens. We think they'd be right at home alongside galactic university scientists and scholars or maybe even paling around with Mal and his Firefly crew in a Western-style future.

Could there be any more perfect combination than space fanaticism and mid-century modern graphic design? Answer: no. Which is why this Kickstarter project called "Beyond Earth: A Poster Series" by Stephen Di Donato will make a beautifully, streamlined addition to your living room wall.

Inspired by "mid-century magazine advertisements and ... the printing limitations of silkscreening and letterpress," as well as the exciting decades of the 1950s-1970s where it seemed NASA was constantly uncovering new space discoveries, Stephen reached out to the Kickstarter community to make these finely printed images a reality. Eight payment tiers from $5-$280 will get you digital wallpaper, postcard-sized illustrations, or 18" x 24" posters.

You closed the book on the Harry Potter series long ago and saw the final scenes play out on screen, but your literary life has been forever changed by his adventures. Sound sappy? Maybe, but if you can't let go of all that Hogwarts has brought to your life, remember it fondly with these vintage travel posters by artist Caroline Hadilaksono. For $50 each, the posters will bring back a simpler time when it was just you, your book, and Harry. Get a closer look at each in the gallery!