Meet Hollywood prop maker Andrew Ainsworth. You might ask, “Who is he?” Well, he’s the creator of the most iconic character helmets in film – the original Star Wars Stormtrooper helmet.
Meet the Stormtrooper Prop Master
December 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Kidrobot SF: 2015 Holiday Food & Toy Drive
December 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s that time of the year again! Join the Retrenders team and the Ramen crew @ Kidrobot San Francisco today from 6pm-9pm for the 2015 Holiday Food & Toy Drive.
Adidas Originals NMD Launch
December 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A sneaker made for men and women roaming the urban jungle, that’s the Adidas Originals NMD_R1 kicks. Look for the NMD kicks to drop this weekend!
Viral Video Friday: Mind Trippy Animation MV
December 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Shapes, objects and designs come collide in this trippy rock’n’roll infused animated music video. The journey begings:
Star Wars Themed Footwear from Irregular Choice
December 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
British footwear company Irregular Choice collabs with Star Wars movie franchise for some fun footwear style. You can rock Darth Vader platforms and Yoda high heels. Prices range from $170.00USD and up to $418.00USD.
The Drive-In Theater Painting Experience
December 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
During the 1950s and thru 1960s, all across America with robust car market, the movie drive-in theater was also at the height of it’s popularity. Artist Andrew Valko’s series of drive-in theater paintings gives us a taste of Americana and through the “eyes” of the drive-in movie customer.
Viral Video Friday: Cardboard Built Places for a Cool Music Video
December 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Every once in-awhile, you watch a music video and say to yourself, “Wow, that is really cool.” This “Southern Winds (Revisited)” music video taken from artist Jane Lui’s album Goodnight Company took a year to make. It her a long time to build the cardboard world of sets and places.
L*R*G* x Star Wars = Capsule Collection
December 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This past week, LRG just dropped it’s Star Wars Capsule Collection featuring several graphic tees, long sleeve shirts, jackets and other accessories. Prices range from $12.00USD and up to $79.00USD depending on item.
Bruce Lee x Illest Collection
November 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Bruce Lee – the legend, the icon, would have celebrated his 75th birthday this year, so street brands Illest and BAIT join forces with the Bruce Lee Estate for this mini-capsule collection – the Illest x BAIT x Bruce Lee = 75th Collection.
Y&R 2015 Black Friday Collection
November 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The gathering of friends and family, eating Turkey, playing tag football and waiting for Black Friday starts tomorrow! Street brand Young and Reckless (Y&R) is getting ready to launch their exclusive Black Friday 2015 Collection. Head to the Y&R website on November 26, 2015 at 9PM PST/12AM EST on www.YoungandReckless.com.
Illest SPAM Collection
November 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
My doctor says I can’t drink beer anymore and eat SPAM! What no more SPAM in my life! No! Yes, besides drinking good Swedish beer, I like eating SPAM, especially with a bowl of rice, 2 sunny-side eggs, drops of soy sauce and garlic salt, chopped green onions and of course slices of SPAM. I’m hungry just thinking about this. Since I’m just eating brown rice, steam veggies and boiled turkey, I rock can rock the Illest SPAM mini-capsule collection for SPAM support.
The Hundreds x Pepsi = Capsule Collection
November 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Which soda pop do you prefer? Coke or Pepsi? I have no allegiance, that’s right. I drink both or whatever is in the fridge. For Pepsi fans that want to show-off what soda they drink, they can grab this mini-capsule collection by streetwear company The Hundreds.
Supreme x Toshio Maeda = Fall/Winter 2015
November 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
“Hentai” apparel anyone? Well know street brand Supreme is teaming up erotic manga artist Toshio Maeda for a mini-capsule collection. The capsule collection features a jacket, sweatshirt, long sleeve tee, a pillow and 2 graphic tees. Look for the collection to drop in NYC and LA Supreme “physical” locations and online on February 27, 2015.
Viral Video Friday: Eggplant – Animated Short
November 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This is a not-so typical photo shoot for the kid named Durian. This UCLA Animation Workshop thesis film “Eggplant” by director and animator Yangzi She has a certain charm and emotional drive to it. If you have time, definitely watch this animated short.
UNDEFEATED x HALO Collection
November 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you can’t get enough of Halo 5: Guardians on the Xbox One and need apparel to rock while playing the game, check out streetwear brand Undefeated with it’s new Halo mini-capsule collection.
COVERGIRLS Star Wars Collection
November 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
With the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens film right around the corner, the new toys, games, clothing and mugs are cool, but how about some Star Wars makeup? Covergirl offers the limited edition Star Wars makeup collection.
In this makeup collection you’ll find Star Wars-themed packaging and Star Wars film quotes. The collection features: 1 shade of the Super Sizer Mascara – The Dark Side (MSRP: $6.85USD); 1 shade of the Super Sizer Waterproof Mascara – The Light Side (MSRP: $6.85USD); 6 shades of the Outlast Nail Polish (MSRP: $5.49USD); and 6 shades of the Colorlicious Lipstick (MSRP: $5.49USD).
Bicycle Everyday Zombies Playing Cards
November 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you play lots of Poker games or just games using playing cards, then you’re probably familiar with brand Bicycle. Bicycle makes playing cards, but every now then, Bicycle collabs, like with artist Rob Sacchetto on this playing card themed “Everyday Zombies.”
Sleepy Hollow: Creating Heroes, Demons & Monsters
November 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
With an explosive and fun second season, the FOX tv series Sleepy Hollow has just launched its 3rd season this past October 2015. If you don’t know, Sleepy Hollow is a supernatural mystery TV drama takes a “DC Elseworld’s version” of Washington Irving’s short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” with new twists and turns. Ichabod Crane died defeating the Horseman in 1781, but then finds himself resurrected and trying to adjust to 21st century. He collaborates with police office Abbie Mills and dig deeper into the supernatural and demonic forces attacking the town. Now go behind-the-scenes with Sleepy Hollow: Creating Heroes, Demons & Monsters by Tara Bennett and Paul Terry.
The Art of Stephen Hickman: Empyrean
November 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you ever read a Harlan Ellison, Anne McCaffrey or Larry Niven sci-fi book, usually the sci-fi art cover that catches your eye is drawn by artist Stephen Hickman. This full-color hardcover art book – “The Art of Stephen Hickman: Empyrean” is collection of Hickman’s amazing 40 years in fantasy sci-fi art.
“For me, fantasy imagery is simply my favorite place to work and live, and nature … Personal imagery, much of it inspired or informed by nature, is becoming more important to me the more painting I do, and fantasy is my direction of choice.” Stephen Hickman.
“Storytime 2” Children’s Book Covers by Joey Spiotto
November 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re a kid born in the Internet-Age, you probably download and read books on your tablet or Kindle, but if you’re old like me … you might remember these Little Golden Books for kids. My cousins and me used to have many of these books that got us reading. Artist Joey Spiotto took the Little Golden Book covers and replaced it with cute cartoon-style pop-culture characters. How cool is that?
The Loyal Subjects Hot Graphic Tees!
November 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Are you looking for cool cartoon/superhero graphic tees to rock or as a gift, then check out The Loyal Subjects.
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Be the Transformers double agent! This black tee has the Autobot/Decepticon logos – The “Double Agent” graphic tee. Comes in 5 shirt sizes and made from 100% cotton.
MSRP: $25.00USD
Buy it @ The Loyal Subjects – Double Agent Tee.
ICC Lookbook Fall 2015
November 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Designer Zack Fryer strikes with a ICC Fall 2015 mini-capsule collection. The theme of comfy fresh combined with high quality fabrics make this collection work.
The French Terry Zip-Off Joggers pants ($35.00USD) is made from 100% French Terry Cotton with a custom tapered fit and the pants hides a zipper that can turned into shorts. The French Terry L/S ($30.00USD) long shirt with a split hem. The collection also features 2 jackets. The first is Fistail Coaches Jacket ($60.00USD) made from textured nylon with quilted lining. And limited edition version of the ICC’s popular WiFi Bomber Jacket ($65.00USD) made from cotton-twill shell with polyester-silk inside lining and comes hidden arm pocket, silver zippers, oversized side pockets and the 3M reflected WiFi logo.
BAIT X TED 2 X REEBOK Classics = Instapump Fury
November 6, 2015 by Leave a Comment
With upcoming Blu-ray/DVD release of Ted 2, BAIT! collabs with Reebok Classics and Ted 2 for a special Ted-inspired sneaker. The Reebok Classics Instapump Fury will available at BAIT retail locations on November 14th, 2015. Look for a $170 price tag and the kicks will be available in sizes 3-13.
Hump Day: Cubicle Stress Reliever MV
November 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It’s not Viral Video Friday yet, but it is Hump Day Wednesday here in my workstation. Here’s a soothing and relaxing animated music video. Put your headphones on and sit back. It’s only 3 minutes.
Japan: Gundam Silverware
November 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture is famous for Kutani-ware, which is a traditional porcelain style of bowls, plates, cups and chopsticks. To celebrate the 360th anniversary, the Kutani ceramic art style combines with futuristic Mobile Suit Gundam robots on sale for at Premium Bandai online and later at Gundam Cafes.
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