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This past weekend, Comikaze Expo unveiled “No Hero Now,” an action packed cinematic music video which tells the story of Rian, a reformed and retired assassin who is pulled back into action after getting a distress call from her old team.
After discovering a socialite referred to as “The Mantis” is investing millions into engineering genetic serums for humans, Rian must square off with a newly powered super human to avenge her fallen comrades and rescue her team’s leader.
The Canadian company VENQUE known for making handsome quality bags introduces another new item – the Duffle Pack 1.0. A more stylish and mature duffle bag. Work, travel, gym and everything in between is the Duffle Pack 1.0 which is made from their signature Quanta fabric. And don’t you hate it when your straps break, but not this, the Duffle Pack 1.0 uses seat belt grade straps and waterproof interior! No leakage. And the Duffle Pack 1.0 comes with two extra straps that convert it into backpack mode.
If you’re a LEGO Star Wars fan and like building cool dioramas and sets and then taking cool imaginative photos, then this is the book for you, the LEGO Star Wars: Small Scenes from a Big Galaxy by DK Publishing.
Everybody is getting on the Back to the Future bandwagon today? If you’re a guy, gal or kid looking to rock Back to the Future gear, then check out this mini-capsule collection from BAPE. Dropping today into BAPE stores, the collection features 5 different graphic tees for kids of all sizes.
In early October, Ramon Govea and crew launched the Kickstarter to their comic Alt Control Delete and just within a few days of launch, they were 101% funded and over the last few days that’s actually reached 115% for a grand total of almost $4,000 raised on Kickstarter! They are now currently well over $4000 with 80 backers and still have 14 days to go but, although they are already funded, it doesn’t mean there aren’t fun stretch goals you can help them reach. Check out their Kickstarter here!
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Alt Control Delete follows Tess, a jaded professional gamer in search of her missing friend. It’s a world where competitive virtual reality gaming has replaced war, and humanity is on the verge of creating a symbiotic relationship between technology and nature. But in her search, Tess is forced to choose between the safety of her corporate compound and loyalty to her friend.
If you can’t wait, to read it, you can get Chapter 1 of Alt Cntrl Delete digitally on Comixology.
Already being given tons of awesome review, I know I’m definitely looking forward to my physical copy of Alt Control Delete.
For more info, be sure to follow their kickstarter as well as their Twitter at @AltCntrlDelete
Royal Selangor is known for making quality pewter jewelry and accessories, and this new Star Wars Collection looks amazing. If you’re looking for a special high-end gift for that Star Wars fan, then this just might do it.
The latest in popular T- Shirt designs, Design by Humans, is a collaboration of many designs influence by POP artists, musicians and the like… as we can already see the English virtual band album art of the Gorillaz.
BAIT brings together a 1980’s toy icon, Hasbro’s G.I. Joe and kick’s company New Balance for some kicks. The two popular G.I. Joe ninja’s Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow will get represented in the New Balance MT 580 sneakers – Arashikage Pack. This will be released in limited numbers and will be dropping next week on October 10, 2015. Prices per pair will be start around $160.00USD.
A week ago Honda released a tribute video “Paper” of their 6 decades in the auto business. This flip-board animation took many animators and thousands of hand drawings to manipulate movement and other details.
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Swing into style with these friendly neighborhood collection titled Spider-verse over brought to you by WeLoveFine. Designed by Catherine Elhoffer, these pieces are based off of our favorite spider heroes such as Spider-Woman, Silk, Spider-Gwen, Ultimate Spider-Man and of course Spider-Man. Now this collection is being Fan-Funded which means that if it doesn’t meet the funded goal, some of these items sadly won’t go into production. So if you’d like to see these designs come to life and in your closet, be sure to show your support and help fund the line. Fun Spidey related gear for both men and women, pre-order your Spider-Verse clothing now at http://www.welovefine.com/feature/spider-verse-collection.html
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Amazon’s best selling books are coloring books not for kids, but for adults. The new craze and stress reliever for adults is coloring books for older people. So grab your colored pencils, markers and crayons.
The Eddie comes across 3-D Scanning to make a miniature figure of yourself! The company, Twindom, is freshly new and could have your figure delivered to you in two weeks. Beware, if you watch this video, you might get excited and just click Twindom to find the nearest Twindom 3D scanning facility near you to make that self-figure!
Ramon is a big on collecting action figures, so when he stumbled upon these welded and bronzed metal sculptures by Metal Souls , he couldn’t just pass through with out mentioning how amazingly cool they were!
Our very own Harlequin, Sayori Chu, interviews Wind of the Stars cosplay, Mel Hoppe, at Wizard World Comic Convention on making costumes and making friends. Here we find out the topic on why do people cosplay is more than meets “living out a fantasy character”, because its also about clicking and bonding with others that love the same thing.
Another Star Wars licensed approved! This time can soup-maker Campbell’s Soup cans will have branded Star Wars themed characters and slogans. Not only that you’re Spaghettios’ and Chicken Pasta Soups will get Star Wars theme-shaped items. I guess it’s time to hit Safeway and collect these cans.
I have to admit, I have never shopped at Kohl’s or stepped into one of their retail stores before, but American designer Thakoon Panichgul will have a limited-edition clothing line for Kohl’s DesigNation 2015. The women’s wear collection theme is all things London-inspired with a feminine-tomboy look.
I had fond memories as kid reading and looking at pop-up books. Thanks to Poposition Press, we now get pop-up books for us older folks. The Pop-Up Art Book features 6 incredible art pieces by Aaron Woes Martin, Skinner, kozyndan, Junko Mizuno, Tara McPherson and Jim Mahfood.
Lifestyle brand Rocksmith releases Kickstrike graphic tee collection for the summer 2015. The models, the Clermont Twins rock the Kickstrike tee collection inspired by NYC graffiti artists.
I remember being a big fan when Cassandra Cain took over as the role of Batgirl and I bought every issue at the comic book store, but of course during the eventual run, it got weird and basically a bad storyline cancelled the series. Now my Batgirl interest has peaked with curiosity with new an new artist Mingjue Helen Chen coming into the DC fold. The Academy of Art graduate whose worked on projects like Wreck-It Ralp and Big Hero 6 is now bringing her own unique digital anime-cartoon style to Gotham Academy #7 and Batgirl Annual #3.
NYC and the musical genre of hip-hop are synonymous and this summer 2015, Stussy celebrates the iconic NYC rap group A Tribe Called Quest (ATCQ). ATCQ music heavily influenced Stussy’s work in the late ’80s and early ’90s, and this Stussy capsule collection showcases it.
This past July 12, 2015, was the 55th birthday of the childhood toy Etch-A-Sketch. I have lots of fond memories doodling away and asking my parents how is this possible? LEGO builder Kristi gets into the celebration with this LEGO Etch-A-Sketch. Looks like the really thing? Not bad.
Neff Headwear this summer teams up with 2oth Century Fox Consumer Products for this Neff x The Simpsons summer capsule collection. Neff will be releasing various Simpsons collections through out the year and this first drop of the summer, the apparel theme will revolve around “Troublemaker Bart” and “Steezy Bart.”
Experimental musical jam session. At this live event, these two girls jam away with a circular spinning xylophone contraption and play with a super drum set.
Ladies, summer is already in full swing and if you’re bored of the same old stuff at Forever 21 or H&M and freaking out on what to wear next, then check out this latest capsule collection from VANS and it’s collaboration with Eley Kishimoto. The design team of Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto theme is “Living Art.” A dark color tone and floral-like patterns run through this 30-piece collection of shirts, v-necks, tops, sneakers, sandals, hats, socks and bags. Prices range from $15.00USD and up to $110.00USD.
Wearable for all ages is the cute banana loving Minions and BAPE’s Baby Milo. This capsule collection features various graphic t-shirts, caps and zipper hoodies. Look for the Baby Milo x Minions Collection to drop next week, July 5th, 2015.
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