The groundbreaking hip hop album by the Wu-Tang Clan “Enter the Wu-Tang – 36 Chambers” was released in November 1993 and 20 years has passed since that iconic album. Now DC Shoes and Wu-Tang collab and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the album.
DC Shoes x Wu Tang Collection
November 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Making Food Fun for Kids
November 14, 2013 by 1 Comment
It can be very hard making your kids eat everything off their plate and with all the other daily distractions in life, but food artist Samantha Lee can probably make your kids eat everything off the plate while having fun.
2014 Moleskine x Star Wars Collection
November 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ever find yourself in the middle of the dreaming something big and a light goes under head – “Wow, I have the next great idea!” and you have nowhere to jolt down the notes? If you don’t have a iPad or snazzy smartphones handy and you’re old school, you can write down your notes on these new Moleskine Star Wars Collection notebooks.
DesignerCon 2013 Pasadena, CA
November 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you like collecting weird vinyl toys and underground urban fashion – there’s a convention for it! It’s DesignerCon! The two-day collectible show DCon took place this past weekend at the Pasadena Convention Center in sunny Southern California. The Ramen crew went down to check out all the cool stuff with guest host Shannon Murray. We also interview 3 cool artists: Kathie Olivas, Amanda Louise Spayd and Shing Yin Khor. Here’s the recap and highlights from DCon:
For more, go to: DesignerCon.
The Art of Battlefield 4
November 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
DICE recently released it’s latest Battlefield incarnation to the masses and fans looking to destroy things on a large scale will probably dive into this game. While I step aside from the multiplayer destruction, I take a look at The Art of Battlefield 4.
Take FLIGHT. with sneakers
November 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s late at night, a young man wandering in the streets finds a pair of magical sneakers on the streets.
Frankie’s Garage: 2013 VW Scirocco R
November 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you grew up in the 80’s in the States, you might remember the VW Scirocco. Currently in the US, we only get the Volkswagen Golf R, but not this Euro-spec Scirocco R. This little hot-hatch has a 2.0 Liter Turbo 4-Cyclinder generating 262 horses. This Ignition episode takes a look at the Euro-only 2013 Scirocco R.
The Art of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
November 4, 2013 by 2 Comments
It’s been a busy couple of weekends just button-mashing in the living room after big releases like GTA, Arkham Origins, Battlefield 4 and now comes Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. This new installment takes you back to 1715 where Pirates rule the seas and you are thrown into the dark, gritty world of pirate life.
Japan: Hello Kitty Econo-Box
October 29, 2013 by 3 Comments
It’s a tuned JDM Mitsubishi Evo GSR … oh, wait a minute … it’s an econo-box base Mirage with Hello Kitty stickers. This limited edition Mirage will be tuned by Sanrio to kick-off Hello Kitty’s 40th birthday.
Veronica Mars back to Neptune
October 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Veronica Mars fans are eagerly awaiting for the new movie to come out and here’s a sneak peek of the film with cast interviews.
Crazy 4 Cult: Cult Movie Art 2
October 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
One of the best pop-culture art galleries here in the States is Gallery 1988 located on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, CA. Since 2007, Gallery 1988 has showcased their own annual “Crazy 4 Cult” series celebrating the magic of movies. With each year passing, the “Crazy 4 Cult” art show draws large crowds and stars in Hollywood looking to snap-up movie-inspired art pieces. Titan Books releases a new volume Crazy 4 Cult: Cult Movie Art 2 which collects various art pieces from the series.
Custom Dunnies by Local Bay Area SF Artists
October 24, 2013 by 1 Comment
Curated by artist and dunny fan Big C, the custom Dunny event took place at Kidrobot SF.
Plush Lamb Toys Crying for Help
October 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
UK-based street artist and political activist Banksy always has something to say and point out. Check this short clip out:
Sights, Sounds and Music Thru Tokyo
October 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Take in the sights and visuals of Tokyo with music and sounds remixed by musician and video artist Kutiman.
Halloween Android Mini Figure!
October 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Just in time for Halloween, check out this cool pumpkin-inspired Android mini-figure by artist Gary Ham.
Very Naughty Boys by Robert Sellers
October 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The 1980s decade of films were dominated by Hollywood blockbusters and sequels, but also during this time, from across the pond in Britain, a couple of films would make it’s way over, like the “Life of Brian”, “Time Bandits”, “Mona Lisa” and “The Missionary.” All these films was brought to film-goers by an unlikely friendship between a famous musician and Wall Street-type accountant/lawyer forming an independent film company. During the ten-year run, HandMade Films produced 23 films and made it’s own mark in British film history.
Bike Baron is my new Addiction
October 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Okay, I admit that I was hooked on Candy Crush Saga these past couple of months and became vain trying to get top scores! I’ll stop now and delete it from my iPhone. Now a new game I’m looking at is Bike Baron.
Kidrobot Dunny Evolved 2013
October 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Our Ramen team showed up for the Kidrobot Dunny Evolved release event at Kidrobot SF retail store. The vinyl collectible toy series features 5 artists: Huck Gee, Frank Kozik, Kronk, McBess and Scott Tolleson, and each artist created 3 different figures for the set.
New York Comic Con 2013 Teaser!
October 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I’m still jet lag after 3 days, our Ramen and a Half team had a great time in New York City and checking out New York Comic Con 2013 which took place this past weekend – October 10-13, 2013. Stay tuned to our Retrenders.com and our YouTube Channel for videos from NYCC 2013!
Kidbreakers from Japan: Kyushu Danji Jr
October 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Just when you think you’ve seen it all in breakdancing, we get to see something crazy and innovative by these kid breakers from Japan. They call themselves Kyushu Danji Jr and they look to take on the world!
Anno Dracula: Johnny Alucard by Kim Newman
October 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The trend in Hollywood, comics and print these days are stories with vampires. One popular series is by creator and award-winning author Kim Newman with his Anno Dracula character. Johnny Alucard is the fourth novel in this series and is set right after the third book, Anno Dracula: Dracula Cha Cha Cha.
The story kicks off in 1976 Romania countryside, where Franics Ford Coppola is shooting his epic Dracula film with Hollywood stars like Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Harvey Kitel and Harrison Ford. Our vampire vixen Kate Reed is on set as a consultant and from there, Kate and Coppola befriend a young vampire named Ion Popescu. After a couple of months, the trouble production is finished filming, Ion looks to America.
Once Upon A Time: Behind The Magic
October 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
ABC’s hit fantasy drama Once Upon A Time 3rd season is underway, Titan Books releases a behind-the-scenes book for fans of the TV show. Thanks to Netflix, my Once Upon A Time all-night marathon of seasons 1 and 2 is all finished! Now I’m hyped for the new season.
Kidrobot Dunny Evolved
October 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
On October 10, 2013 – Kidrobot launches Series 3 of Dunny Evolved 3″ vinyl toys. Each artist picked in this Dunny Evolved line-up created 3 dunny designs.
Viral Video Friday: The Mega Plush Part 1
October 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is not family friendly The Care Bears, it’s The Mega Plush fighting evil in a dark city against chimps who call themselves the Society of Chimps (SOC). Four plush bears – Mega Bear, Mega Tiger, Mega Elephant and Mega Gorilla will dole out their vigilante justice.
Interview with Anno Dracula author Kim Newman
October 3, 2013 by 1 Comment
The fan favorite vampire series Anno Dracula returns! Author Kim Newman recently released his latest Anno Dracula novel – Johnny Alucard that takes place from 1976-1991. Retrenders interviews author Kim Newman about his new book – Johnny Alucard and what the future holds for this popular Dracula series.
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RTNDR: The universe of Anno Dracula and the characters you’ve created is very popular and many fans enjoy this series, so with this new book Johnny Alcuard, did you set out thinking, “Well, the fans might enjoy it if this character or that character goes through this plotline or this journey” or did you already have your own ideas and had everything mapped out?
KIM: I plot books – and, in this case, series – by a method known as ‘feeling your way in the dark’. I usually know where I’m going with a story but not the exact route I’ll get there. I hope readers enjoy where I take the characters (and them) but tend to think of what the story needs rather than what people want – indeed, sometimes you have to go against expectations or wishes. In this case, the book was written piecemeal over decades – the first chunk of it was done before the third novel in the series – and I always knew the spine was where a particular character went, though the details were developed during the composition and I think I surprised myself.
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