Nissan celebrated it’s 55th year of the iconic Skyline in 2012. Nissan Japan teamed up with artist Eizin Suzuki to depict every generation of the Skyline with a cool scenic background. The 12 wallpapers can be downloaded for your PC or smartphone for free on the 55th Anniversary website.
Frankie’s Garage: Nissan Skyline Artwork by Eizin Suzuki
January 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Foodie Reading: Oishinbo
January 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I’m not a huge manga reader, I grew up with comic books and graphic novels, but a friend of mine told me to check out this cool manga about Japanese food since I was a such a foodie monster. I first read Oishinbo – Ramen and Gyoza volume and was totally hook by not just the art but the reading and explanation of certain Japanese dishes. Each little episode takes a specific dish and through the characters explains the history of dish, ingredients, how it’s prepared and so on. It’s like watching the Food Channel. I really enjoyed all 7 volumes of this collection. A bit of warning – you will be hungry and crave Japanese food after each little episode.
MSRP: $12.99USD for print edition, $4.99USD for digital edition.
For more info, head to: Viz Media – Oishinbo.
Talking 16″ TED Plush Toy
January 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you can’t get enough of the fowl mouth talking bear TED, here comes the 16″ talking plush teddy bear toy. Seth MacFarlane’s TED comes alive with somewhat PG-safe lines for the kiddies.
MSRP: $31.99USD
Buy it @ Big Bad Toy Store – TED.
Tattly.com – Temp Tattoos
January 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Getting a tattoo is a big commitment. What if you’re not ready for this long-term commitment? Just use Tattly.com – temporary designer tattoos. Easy and fun and no stress involved. Tattly.com has thousands of fun designs and sets to choose from. And check out their blog for the latest and greatest: Tattly Blog.
MSRP: $5.00USD and up.
Shop @ Tattly.com.
Akufuncture Graphic Tees
December 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
Are you looking for unique and cool graphic tees to rock the new year? Check out LA-based Akufuncture.
MSRP: $22.00USD
Shop @ Akufuncture.
Vintage Games
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is for vintage game snobs! If you don’t like the cheap feel of budget board games from the corner drugstore, might I suggest these retro vintage style games?
This Vintage Giant Deluxe Scrabble uses special wood and is also a Lazy-Susan, so the board can spin around to any player and raised grids to keep the tiles from moving. Weighing in at 17 pounds and 50% larger than regular Scrabble board games, this pricey board game will endure the rough and tumble Scrabble playing madness!
MSRP: $220.00USD
Buy it @ Restoration Hardware (RH) – Vintage Giant Deluxe Scrabble.
Stop-Motion 1992 X-Men Cartoon Intro
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Check out this cool stop-motion video by Kyle Roberts using what I think are old school Toy Biz X-men action figures for this 1992 X-Men cartoon intro.
Concept Art & Sketches: Olly Moss
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Pop artist Olly Moss posted a bunch of concept art, sketches, rough drafts and doodles on projects that never really went anywhere for 2012 on his blog site. But, hey, it’s Olly Moss art and I think the art posters and sketches look cool.
SAMCRO “Nerd Version”
December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The FOX F/X hit series Sons of Anarchy is about this rough and tumble gangsta bikers gets a nerdy tribute by artist Raid71. You can get this sweet 18×24 print from Bottleneck Gallery.
From left to right: Ghost Rider, TRON, Akira, Batman and Terminator.
MSRP: $25.00USD
Buy it here @ Bottleneck Gallery – Raid71 – Sons of Anarchy.
Viral Video Friday: LEGO Dark Knight Rises Trailer
December 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Cool Dark Knight Rises trailer made with LEGOs!
Flash Gordon: The Tyrant of Mongo (Vol 2.)
December 12, 2012 by 1 Comment
I really enjoyed the first collected volume of Flash Gordon by Titan Books. And now the second volume is upon us – Flash Gordon: The Tyrant of Mongo, which collects stories from April 25, 1937 – January 12, 1941. The iconic Flash Gordon Sunday strips are restored in full color glory. On Planet Mongo, ruthless ruler Ming the Merciless is on the hunt for the Earth girl Dale Arden and Flash Gordon. Flash with the aid of Dr. Zarkov makes new allies as the fight off Ming’s various threats trying to stay alive on Planet Mongo.
Awakening: The Art of Halo 4
December 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Being a big Xbox gamer and Halo “fanboy,” I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this new art book from Titan Books titled Awakening: The Art of Halo 4. Like many Halo fans, I was a little weary of 343 Industries taking over the Halo franchise from Bungie. Though as the promotions started, then watching the exciting web series Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, and seeing the game being released to great reviews, my fears were alleviated.
Sriracha Lip Balm and Popcorn
December 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With the cold winter weather, if you get dry cracking lips, then how about this J&D Sriracha Lip Balm. This will get your lips burning. And it’s SPF15.
MSRP: $3.99USD
Buy it @ J&D – Sriracha Lip Balm.
Minimate Star Trek Enterprise
December 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you are feeling nostalgic over the original Star Trek, then you might want to to pick-up this Diamond Select Toys Minimate Star Trek Enterprise with Captain Kirk figure.
Space Commander Sneakers
December 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This video is pimping French sneaker label Feiyue’s new line of kicks. The stop-motion video was done by Julien Vray.
New Era x Transformers Snapbacks
December 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Here’s the latest New Era collab with Transformers toy line – the 59Fifty Fitted and Snapback hats. The hats feature cool retro G1 Transformers designs. I have various New Era caps and just really love the 59Fifty series.
MSRP: $29.99USD
For more info, go to: New Era x Transformers.
Magnaclipz
December 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Do you have lots of action figures stuck in plastic bins or in the closet for storage? Well, here’s an inventive way of posing your toy action figures now with Blazon Displays Magnaclipz. Each of these clips have a magnet in the back so you can pose and show-off your toy collection. The clips have 3 sizes and 2 color choices. Grab a sampler pack.
MSRP: $1.00USD to $13.00USD.
For more info, go to: Blazon Displays Magnaclipz.
Justice Leauge 52 7-Pack Action Figure Gift Set
December 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
If you are enjoying DC Comic’s re-boot universe with the big 52 event, then check out this brand new action figure set. The Jim Lee designed figures stand 6 3/4 inches tall and highly articulate. The 52 Justice League set features Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg.
MSRP: $99.99USD
For more info, go to: DC Direct Shopping – Justice League 52 7-Pack.
Assassin’s Creed Graphic Novel Volumes 1-3
December 3, 2012 by 3 Comments
When Ubisoft launched their video game hit Assassin’s Creed II in 2009, they also released a French-language trilogy of comics to fill-in the gaps and expand the Assassin’s Creed universe with writer Eric Corbeyran and artist Djilalli Defali. Now for the first time, Titan Books has translated the graphic novels to English.
Grab These: Designer USB Flash Drives
November 28, 2012 by 1 Comment
Mimobot have always made USB flash drives hip and sexy with great collabs with licenses like Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, and DC Comics. Now here are some other neat USB flash drive designs.
Mimobot x Emily the Strange
MSRP: $14.95USD – 8GB / $19.95USD – 16GB / $34.95USD – 32GB / $59.95 – 64GB
Xing Panda Cases
November 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Cute Panda-style cases from Xing. These cases are not just adorable but uses drop resistant silicone shell. Plus the Panda eyes and ears on top of the case is just too cute. The Panda cases are compatible with iPhone 4/4S/5, Blackberry 9350/9360/9370, and Galaxy S3. The prices range from $15.00USD to $30.00USD. Okay, I have to stop writing the word cute for today.
Buy it @ Case-Mate.com – Xing Panda Cases.
Watching a 1950s computer in action
November 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This maybe a little too geeky, but it’s so cool in my opinion. This video clips shows a 1951 Harwell Dekatron / WITCH computer spring into action.
Everybody can view this computer at The National Museum on Computing (TNMOC) located on Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, UK.
For details, opening times and museum info, go to: TNMOC.
Accessorize with Modify Watches
November 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Customize the face, straps, colors and more when you buy Modify Watches. It’s all about making the watch your own and rockin’ it.
EDM fans will enjoy this – Deadmau5-themed watches.
MSRP: $30.00USD – $50.00USD
Medicom Toy Avengers figures
November 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Just in time for the holidays, brick action figure company Medicom Toys will be releasing Marvel’s Avengers action figures starting with a battle damage Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and the Hulk. The figures will hit stores around December 19, 2012 and will cost around $20 bucks.
For more info, go to: Medicom Toys – Marvel’s Avengers.
Sriracha Custom Dunny Figure
November 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Coming this Friday, November 30, 2012 for 1 day ONLY – Sket One will be selling a cool custom Dunny figure – Sketracha Hot Chili Sauce 8″. This limited production figure will also feature green chopsticks and bamboo mat.
MSRP: $450.00USD (yes, it will cost $450 bucks.)
For more info, go to: Sket One – Sketracha Hot Chili Sauce 8″.
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