When it comes to computer desktop wallpaper, I like to keep mine fairly simple, but still feature something interesting to look at. Recently, I was looking for a new image online that met that description but couldn’t find anything that appealed to me, so I decided to create my own modern versions of…

’80s Cartoon Logos

You can click any of the images below to enlarge & save them or download a Photoshop PSD (80sLogos.PSD, 26.4MB) containing all of these wallpapers and graphics, organized into layers. You can also jump to the end of this post for text links to each individual wallpaper.

Inspector Gadget

My hunt for wallpaper initially began with the idea that I wanted the MAD symbol from Inspector Gadget, which is one of my favorite cartoons of all time. I could not find the MAD logo anywhere, so I screen-captured it from a DVD and created these:

 

Every time the MAD logo was drawn throughout the Inspector Gadget series, it looked a little bit different and was never quite clear, so it took a lot of work to create a version that looked just right.

Those two images are great for centering on a black background for use as desktop wallpaper, but I though all the black around them was a little dull, so I placed the image onto a dark wood texture:

But now that I had the MAD symbol, I couldn’t stop there, so I drew Dr. Claw’s chair:

 
And then I wondered if I could use the MAD circle logo and drop in additional ’80s cartoon symbols…

Transformers

Of course I immediately thought of the Autobot and Decepticon logos from Transformers:

 

Thundercats

 

Wallpaper Links

Below are links to all of the wallpaper files I created. The wood images are 1680×1103, which is big enough for almost any display. The black images are 386×386 and should be centered on a black background. Again, I’ve made a Photoshop PSD of all of these images available as well so you can resize or change them however you want. Of course, if you’re going to post them on a web site, I’d appreciate a link back here.

Inspector Gadget MAD Logo / Symbol: Wood Wallpaper | Black Wallpaper

Inspector Gadget Dr. Claw’s Chair: Wood Wallpaper | Black Wallpaper

Transformers Autobot logo: Wood Wallpaper | Black Wallpaper

Transformers Decepticon logo: Wood Wallpaper | Black Wallpaper

Thundercats logo: Wood Wallpaper | Black Wallpaper

All logos and images organized into layers: Photoshop PSD
 

Create Your Own!

I encourage you download the Photoshop file above and insert your own ’80s cartoon graphics to add to the collection. Post links to your creations in the comments and I’ll add them to this post. I have all of these images on a 30-minute wallpaper rotation and I’d love to see more in the mix!

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