If you were that kid that grew up with the Atari 2600, you will definitely remember the distinctive box art packaging. As a kid seeing the Atari video game box art made me go to my mom and say to her, “I want you to buy me those games!” This October 2016, Dynamite and author Tim Lapetino take Atari fans on journey of video game artwork with The Art of Atari.
The Art of Atari by Tim Lapetino
October 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
DC Comics Gotham Girls Makeup at Walgreens
September 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Earlier in the year DC Comics launched a Wonder Women Makeup Collection exclusive to Walgreens. Now comes the Gotham Girls Collection featuring Batgirl, Catwoman and Harley Quinn. I spotted these items at my local Walgreens store this week. The mini-collection features bags and other makeup beauty products like Batgirl lipstick, Catwoman eyeshadow and Harley Quinn brush set. Prices range from $3.00USD and up to $12.00USD.
Dance Photography by Al Morales
September 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Al Morales has been focused on the art of dance photography these past two years. Al has gravitated to doing most of his photography with professional dancers. He didn’t think twice about the idea, because he himself was a former dancer the last two decades. Here is a glimpse of his passion for dance photography with Rachel Winter from San Jose CA, a Studio Company Dancer at The New Ballet School.
Snapchat Video Glasses
September 25, 2016 by 1 Comment
Snapchat is a popular photo/video sharing app has now released a physical product. The Snapchat Spectacles are video camera sunglasses, kinda of like mix of GoPro and James Bond spy glasses. There are 3 different color choices to choose from and with a tap of a button the glasses records 10 second of video and transfers your “Memories” via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to Snapchat.
UNDEFEATED x A BATHING APE
September 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Two streetwear brands Undefeated and A Bathing Ape join forces for a super duper mini-capsule collection which drops today – September 24, 2016. This 24-piece collection features graphic tees, shirts, jackets, one type of sweatpant and one type of hat. Looking fresh for this Fall will be wallet-busting as prices range from $112.00USD and up to $681.00USD for this mini-collection.
A Bathing Ape x Capcom Collection
September 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Capcom video games gets a BAPE collection of graphic tees and tote bags for games like Resident Evil, Street Fighter V and Monster Hunter. The collection drops September 17, 2016 at BAPE.com.
JumpFromPaper A/W 2016 Collection
September 12, 2016 by 1 Comment
Are you looking for that vibrant fun bag for these winter months ahead? Well here is the A/W 2016 bag/purse collection from JumpFromPaper. The Taiwanese accessory brand has been making distinctive pop-color backpacks, bags, wallets and purses since 2010.
Making Artwork from Real Food
September 8, 2016 by 1 Comment
That KFC painting looks like it was made with watercolors, but it’s not. It’s a mix of honey and ketchup. Artist Aya Hany combines her two loves – food and art into one.
Interview with Fashion Designer Jason Wu
September 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Fashion friends interview each other at Google, model Martha Hunt and designer Jason Wu talk about the changes in the fashion industry. Jason discusses the future of not just the design elements, but using social media, the fast changing technologies and the future of the brick & mortar retail segment.
Reebok Classic x BlackPink
September 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Reebok signs up new K-pop girl group BlackPink to rep the Reebok Classic brand. The YG Entertainment pop group features Kim Ji-soo, Jennie Kim, Roseanne Park and Pranpriya Manoban. BlackPink has released two tracks: Whistle and Boombayah.
Toast Sculptures for Eating
August 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This is some incredible eatable toast art. The creator behind all this is Adam Perry. It all started when his daughter Scarlett who has severe food allergies a few months back. Adam saw how lame her breakfast was and decided to make it entertaining. Each sculpture takes about two bread slices, then he snaps a picture and serves the toast breakfast to her daughter.
Converse x PatBo Kicks Collection
August 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The classic Chuck Taylor gets a feminine touch with bright floral patterns. Converse collaborates with São Paulo fashion brand PatBo for this collection of sneakers. Along with colorful designs, it features embroideries, molded flowers and metal studs on the kicks.
Vinyl Pulp #17: The Baby Fatts Gallery
August 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Vinyl Pulp goes to the Baby Fatts Gallery at Woot Bear! The custom resin toy art dragon Baby Fatts created by Big C Art aka Colin Hoffman gets the star treatment by many artists in this custom toy art show. We interview Big C Art and recap the event.
INEFFABLE Summer 2016
July 31, 2016 by Leave a Comment
New streetwear brand INEFFABLE drops their Lookbook for Summer 2016! The New Jersey company founder Zack Fryer gets his streetwear inspiration from Japan. The look and feel of the collection is Shinjuku all day. Look fresh and stay cool.
JackRabbit Clothing Late Summer 2016 Collection
July 18, 2016 by 1 Comment
Summer time is a time for travel and years ago I’ve backpacked through Europe – let just tell you it was great life experience. Two kids inspired by their 6 month traveling around Europe, friends Patrick Alick and Evan Solomon founded a small streetwear label JackRabbit Clothing.
The Art & Making of Independence Day: Resurgence
July 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I remember sitting at the Cornet Theater, an iconic large single-screen theater in San Francisco, before all the crazy IMAX 3D stuff and mega-mall multiplexes watching the summer blockbuster Independence Day. Twenty years have past with a new sequel ID4 Resurgence. The nasty aliens are back to drain Earth’s natural resources. Okay, I admit Resurgence may not measure up to the classic summer hit ID4, but if you want some popcorn action with no thinking – then you might want to see ID4 Resurgence. Along with the movie, Titan Books has released The Art & Making of Independence Day Resurgence.
Custom Old School Nintendo-Style Action Figures
July 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The 1980s was a heyday for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and what if they had action figures made. This is what it would look like!
Toy fanatic Dan Polydoris aka Death by Toys makes these custom 1980s Nintendo-style action figures and packaging. It’s like Super 7/Funko ReAction line-up.
Osaka Skyline with Twists and Turns
July 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Remember that 1980s cartoons “Jayce and the Wheeled Warriors?” Watching this video “Spatial Bodies” reminds me of the Monstermind plants swarming over space, planets and skies above. The madness of architectural shapes and patterns run amok.
Vinyl Pulp #14: The Andy Warhol Dunny Collection
July 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The latest episode of our Vinyl Pulp is out! Episode 14 takes at quick look at Andy Warhol Dunny Series that was just released. The 3″ Dunnies get an artsy design twist from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
Kidrobot x Andy Warhol Dunny Series
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts collabs with Kidrobot for this fun artsy toy series. The Kidrobot Andy Warhol dunny series drops today online and at stores.
Naruto Ramen Tees
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Do you like watching the anime Naruto and eating ramen noodles? This is a cool looking BAIT exclusive graphic tee picturing Naruto eating noodles.
BAIT Transformers Graphic Tees
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
BAIT makes some classic Transformers G1-style graphic tees. This mini-collection features the G1 Optimus Prime, G1 Megatron, the iconic Autobot and Decepticon logo tees.
Ghostbusters Art Puzzles
July 6, 2016 by 1 Comment
Besides doodling with coloring books, building LEGOs and playing board games when I was younger, putting together puzzle pieces was entertainment in our house. And with the new girl-power Ghostbusters flick coming out, USAopoly releases two incredible 30th Anniversary Ghostbusters Art puzzles for fans and collectors. Both Ghostbusters Artist Series Puzzles feature 550 pieces each and form a 18″x24″ puzzle poster.
World’s First 3D Printed House
June 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The housing and rental market is crazy here in the SF/Bay Area. Insane to the membrane. Time to find a 3D printer and build a house. Yes, that’s what is happening in Beijing, China. Chinese company HuaShang Tengda created a two-story 4,305 square feet house using a 3D printing technology. The building job took 45 days and it supposedly withstands 8.0 earthquakes too!
Boba Fett Hoodie
June 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Fans of the iconic Star Wars bounty hunter Boba Fett will take to this Disney Store exclusive – the Boba Fett Interactive App Hoodie for Adults and Kids.
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