This episode of Chef’s Night Out is all about the ladies. Munchies hits up Greenpoint, Brooklyn-area to check out Ovenly bakery and the owners Agatha Kulaga and Erin Patinkin. They take us a night out on the town with donuts and nachos!
Vogue Paris gets Barbie-Style Packaging
January 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Photographer Giampaolo Sgura for Vogue Paris had novel idea of taking pictures of fashion models and their accessories in a Barbie-style packaging box. Well, just like my childhood, I had lots of Barbie dolls growing-up and I remember fondly roaming the Toys’R’Us aisles in the Barbie section.
The Cubicle Toy: DIY Marble Track
January 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re having one of those days in your cubicle where you just can’t think, type a report or just write a simple internal company email, will this desktop toy might do wonders for you. So, take that 15-minute break, and play with the Amazeballs Stepper.
Viral Video Friday: Haring
January 9, 2015 by 3 Comments
Have you ever been on date and that somebody had bad breath? Well, this short animated flick Haring by KLOMP! Animation tells the story Diederik who eats something fishy on his way to his date.
Carbon Fiber LEGO Bricks
January 8, 2015 by 2 Comments
And you thought only carbon fiber was made for exotic supercars? Not anymore. The idea of these unique LEGO bricks came about with LEGO fan/builder Mark Carpenter and his 3 sons. They wanted something unique and cool to make their LEGO builds standout, the Carbon Fiber Tile.
They’ve already reached their Kickstarter goal and you will need to pledge more than $38.00USD to get these black high-gloss 1×2 carbon fiber tiles. As LEGO builder myself, I’m looking for more variety-style carbon bricks than the basic 1×2 tiles and, as they stated on their Kickstarter page, Mark will be adding more variety LEGO compatible bricks in the future. Now that would be cool.
Check out: Kickstarter – Carbon Fiber Tiles.
Super7xFunko ReAction Wish List for 2015!
December 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Over this Holiday season and the various editorial meetings we had, was the question, “What was our favorite toy or toy line for 2014?” We had some hot feuded geeky discussions, but on everybody’s list was the Super7 x Funko ReAction action figures.
The old Retrender staffers like Stephen and Johnny who actually grew up in the 1980s (cough … they old) said it brought them memories of being a kid in the 1980s. As for me, I just remember watching these ReAction figures as DVDs movies at home with my parents. And that lead to a discussion of “What If?” figure line-ups for 2015. So, Super 7 and Funko, we are calling you out, please take a look at our ReAction action figure wish list!
Hot Toys Baby Groot Figure
December 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of the most popular characters from the Marvel flick Guardians of the Galaxy is the tree plant hero Groot. Hot Toys known for it’s highly detailed 1/6th scale action figures, now have a 1/4 scale baby dancing Groot action figure.
Viral Video Friday: The SlumGods of Mumbai
December 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
No, this isn’t Slumdog Millionaire but “SlumGods of Dharavi.” This Guardian News short-documentary takes viewers inside the slums of Mumbai, where kids are using breakdancing as a way out. We follow the journey of 15 year-old Vikram who wants to be a b-boy star.
Animated LEGO Ninja’s Dueling It Out
December 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Another cool creation from LEGO builder Ian Spacek, his LEGO Zoetrope Ninja Duel. But first, let’s define what is a Zoetrope. According to Dictionary.com – Zoetrope is “a device for giving an illusion of motion, consisting of a slitted drum that, when whirled, shows a succession of images placed opposite the slits within the drum as one moving image.” (Dictionary.com). Now let’s watch this LEGO Ninja battle:
The LEGO CLUE Gameboard
December 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you don’t want to buy a classic boardgame like CLUE, then why not build your very own with LEGO bricks? This is what LEGO builder Ian Spacek has done with this.
Food: Jamaican Fusion
December 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
On this episode of Chef’s Night Out this will be a foodie night out in NYC with Spur Tree owner Sean John and friends. Spur Tree Lounge is located on the Lower East Side and is a Jamaican/Asian fusion restaurant. Sean takes you to his favorite eating and drinking spots around town.
The Most Expensive 2015 Disney Calendar
December 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I really enjoyed watching Disney’s animated feature Frozen and of course the song “Let It Go” sung by Idina Menzel. Frozen fans will buy anything and everything related to the flick, and this is for wealthy Frozen fans, I guess the upper 1%. This ain’t no regular calendar you find at Barnes & Nobles discount rack! This is a platinum-studded Frozen calendar that costs $835,800USD, okay wait … take a breath. Yes, $835,800USD. I can buy house for this!
Harry Potter Book ReDesign with Pop-Up Art
December 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Like any kid growing up in the era of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books, it was a big part of my childhood and it gave me a voracious appetite for reading books. As I stumble around the ‘Nets today, I found this neat student project by Kincső Nagy. The question before on this project – What if all 7 Harry Potter books needed to be republished with new cover designs and illustrated art?
Baby Timber: The Unofficial Baby Groot
December 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With the success of Guardians of the Galaxy film, everybody in the world seems to be making their own Groot or Rocket vinyl. Some are bad and some are good, like this one, Liz from Blazon Brikhaus known for her custom Dunnies, Munnies, resin figures and such, will be releasing the unofficial Baby Groot aka Baby Timber.
Funko Fabrikations Dolls
December 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Cute vinyl toys of popular characters seem to be everywhere these days, but if you’re looking for something plush and huggable, then check out Funko’s Fabrikations line of dolls.
Y&R x Valfré Capsule Collection
December 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Street brand Young & Restless partners-up with artist/designer Ilse Valfré for this limited edition capsule collection. If you’re a Wreckless girl looking for a splash of color and fun outfits, then check out this Y&R collection sold only on-line.
Food: A Taste of Montreal
December 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This episode of Chef’s Night Out is all about eating good food in Montreal, Quebec. A look at restaurant Le Bremner with chefs Chuck Hughes, Danny Smiles and bartender Vito Ciocca and their night out on the town. This is how they do it in Old Montreal.
Cute Plush Talking Chewbacca
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Those who know me, know I love cute huggable plush toys and this is on my wish list now. This is the 9″ Star Wars Talking Chewbacca from Underground Toys. Includes 3-button cell batteries.
Adidas Originals x Undefeated x Maharishi
November 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re a sneaker addict, the mega team-ups of team-ups is here. Adidas Originals signs-up sneaker shop Undefeated and UK street brand Maharishi for this super limited edition kicks collection.
A Large Evil Corporation Team-up with Funko
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The UK-based animation house A Large Evil Corporation not only makes cool animations for clients around the way, but also has a knack of making neat vinyl figures.
All about Meatballs @ the Meatball Shop
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Meet the meatball kings of Manhattan – Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow of The Meatball Shop. These two guys have been in the restaurant business all their lives and got an idea of a restaurant just focused on making top-notch meatballs. Another episode of Chef’s Night Out that makes me hungry in my cubicle and craving meatballs now.
From A App Game, Now A Toy Blaster
November 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
From the popular smartphone app game Doodle Jumper, comes the toy Doodle Jump Popper from Hog Wild Toys. It’s not only cute, but shoots out foam balls. Just pop into mouth and squeeze away with the 6 included foam balls. Ages 4 and up.
World DJ Sessions: Cape Town, South Africa
November 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you ever wonder what type of dance music is trending around the globe? Well this program World DJ Sessions takes you there. A collaboration between UK magazine Mixmag and tequila maker Olmeca will bring 8 mega dance events featuring the top DJ’s locally.
The first episode of World DJ Sessions takes us to Cape Town, South Africa, where the hottest DJ Culoe De Song is mixing it up. House fans you listen to this set!
Food: American Cuisine, Peking Duck and Noodles!
November 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I said more than once than Munchies is one of my fave channels on the ‘Tube. This episode of Chef’s Night Out takes a look at owner/chef Quino Baca’s Brooklyn Star restaurant and his favorite foodie spots.
The Big Hero 6 Japan Promo
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’ve seen Big Hero 6 twice already at the multiplexes, so yeah, you can say I’m a huge fan of this animation. In Japan, Big Hero 6 will get a December 20, 2014 release date, but Disney Japan’s marketing department instead of a usual trailer cut promoting the flick, it has outdone itself with this simple black & white hand drawn animation to promote the film.
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