Counter-Strike skins are works of art, and no one can deny it. Skin creators unleash their imagination in full power, and every detail matters: not only the design and concept but also a skin’s name. In this article, CS.MONEY Blog lists ten skins with cool references and easter eggs in names.
And if you will want to style up your inventory before CS2, just click on the names and buy them easily at CS.MONEY Trade: a handy UI and cheap prices allow you to immediately find everything you need!
AK-47 Bloodsport
Despite the obvious Akira vibes in this rifle’s design, today we’re not talking about iconic anime moments. As easy as it can be, this skin has a direct reference to another movie: the legendary American film, “Bloodsport” starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. It may not have been critically acclaimed, but it found its popularity and became one of the best in its niche: it got famous for savage, brutal fight scenes and launched Van Damme’s career.
Regarding AK-47 Bloodsport itself, the patina effect allows you to save if you don’t mind playing with slightly darker skin.
CS.MONEY’s Choice: AK-47 Bloodsport for ~$95.
Glock-18 Dragon Tattoo
More on the cinematic topic. Glock-18 Dragon Tattoo grabs attention with its minimalistic design, and the fact that it was one of the first skins to appear in the game only adds to its value.
About one and a half years before this skin’s release, David Fincher premiered The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo based on Stieg Larsson’s renown novel. The film succeeded, earning over $230 million and winning one Oscar (Best Film Editing).
CS.MONEY’s Choice: Glock-18 Dragon Tattoo Factory New for ~$105.
P250 Nevermore
P250 Nevermore‘s design has various patterns. you can get variations of several black crows on the gun’s side, along with its name, which refers to Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven”:
Leave my loneliness unbroken!—quit the bust above my door!
Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!
Quoth the Raven, “Nevermore.”
Despite such a cultural background, the skin captivates with its bright design and affordable price.
CS.MONEY’s Choice: P250 Nevermore Factory New for ~$1.50.
XM1014 Ziggy
The colour scheme of XM1014 Ziggy has almost nothing to do with David Bowie’s famous art. Nevertheless, the creator of this skin decided to immortalize “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars”, one of Bowie’s best albums, which inspired this abstract design.
CS.MONEY’s Choice: XM1014 Ziggy Field Tested for ~$0.50.
P90 ScaraB Rush
Let’s move on to something more down-to-earth. Every Counter-Strike player knows the “Rush B” meme. P90 is well-suited for this tactic, and while P90 ScaraB Rush‘s design is not a reference to Dust 2 (the skin theme is ancient Egyptian), the pun in the name is nice.
CS.MONEY’s Choice: P90 ScaraB Rush Field Tested for ~$14.
FAMAS ZX Spectron
The design of FAMAS ZX Spectron and its name refer to the legendary computer ZX Spectrum, created by Sir Clive Sinclair. Basically, this whole skin is an enormous piece of tribute to the legendary entrepreneur and his creation. ZX Spectron appeared in the game five days after Sinclair’s death.
CS.MONEY’s Choice: FAMAS ZX Spectron Field Tested for ~$1.5.
SG 553 Integrale
In both its name and concept, SG 553 Integrale refers to an iconic rally car, Lancia Delta Integrale. The skin’s design resembles this car’s livery, and you can also spot slightly modified sponsors on the rifle. Despite the car’s active duty happening more than 30 years ago, this skin shows that some designs even from the world of steel horse races can still catch the eye.
CS.MONEY’s Choice: SG 553 Integrale Field Tested for ~$30.
Sawed-Off Fubar
Sawed-Off Fubar is simple. FUBAR is just an abbreviation to F**ked Up Beyond Any Recognition. The fact that this skin cannot have a float lower than 0.40 only confirms this concept. By the way, this expression came from the American army during World War II—and the shotgun’s skin suits the era perfectly.
CS.MONEY’s Choice: Sawed-Off Fubar Well Worn for ~$0.06.
SCAR-20 Poultrygeist
Another cute pun is hidden in SCAR-20 Poultrygeist‘s name. This wordplay led to a very interesting design combining domestic animals and a frightening colour scheme.
CS.MONEY’s Choice: SCAR-20 Poultrygeist Factory New for ~$0.20.
Negev dev_texture
Negev dev_texture refers to the original Source engine and textures used in game development. This weapon finish reflects the orange and dark-grey dev_texture colours. Interestingly, one of Stanley Parable’s endings shows the player entering a large room consisting of orange textured panels. Haven’t you played it? Give it a try!
CS.MONEY’s Choice: Negev dev_texture Field Tested for ~$0.30
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