Taking place right now is one of the biggest auto shows in Europe, the 2016 Geneva Auto Show. Many of the exotic and supercar companies have been showcasing incredible new rides. Here’s my highlight playlist of the coolest rides:
Frankie’s Garage: Ken Block Drifting in Dubai
March 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
One of my favorite Ken Block Gymkhana’s was in San Francisco about 3 years ago. He was drifting up and down the hills of SF and it was awesome and now he’s back drifting in his special Ford Fiesta AWD on the Dubai city roads.
Japan: Vending Machine Restaurant
February 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Japan is known for it’s high tech and advance vending machines where you can just get about anything. There’s a restaurant with no staff and only vending machines serving food and drinks. Located in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture which is 2 hours from Tokyo, there is a restaurant that uses only food vending machines – the Automat Diner.
Foody Art: Fictional Food by Joshua Budich
February 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Artist/illustrator Joshua Budich makes me hungry with this “Fictional Food” series of drawings. Joshua is known for his “pop culture” movie and TV artworks.
Chocolate Ramen
February 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
For Valentine’s time only, a ramen chain shop in Toyko is serving up a ramen dish with chocolate. The base of the soup is a lamb broth mixed with slices of pork, onions, pepper and chocolate.
Jpop: Song for Eating Steak
January 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
When I heard first this track I thought I was listening to funky Jpop rap group HaliCali from years back, but I was wrong. This cute catchy Jpop track is by veteran Jpop singer Ando Yuko who teams up with DJ Miso Soup and MC Rice.
Yummy Food @ the Gundam Cafe
January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I’ve been to Tokyo several times, but have never traveled to Osaka. Now I have a bucket list item to do, travel to Osaka for Gundam Square and eat some food at the Gundam Cafe. I’m not the most hardcore Gundam fan in the world, but I do like many of the animations and bought lots of the snap-on model kits as a kid. But what I really want to do is eat the “anime inspired” food!
Frankie’s Garage: The King of Hot Hatchbacks
January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The early reviews are in for Ford’s 2016 global 5-door hot-hatchback and it’s positive. It’s ready to take on the Subaru, Honda and Golf hatches of the world. The 2016 Ford now has an AWD drive system that acts like a RWD with drift capabilities. The hatch can handle the roads and perform on the track.
Vinyl Pulp #12: Fad Dunny Signing with J*Ryu
January 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Kidrobot recently released the 8in FAD Dunny and host a signing with its creator, J*ryu!
Join us as we interview J*ryu and talk about the meaning of the name FAD and what went behind creating the dunny.
For more on Jryu check out:
Jryuart.com
The Final Programme (The Cornelius Quartet 1) by Michael Moorcock
January 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
If director Guy Ritchie’s 1960’s themed “The Man from UNCLE” film didn’t float your boat, why not tried this underground British sci-fi novel first published in the 1960s – The Final Programme by author Michael Moorcock. Titan Books is reprinting the adventures of rock star scientist Jerry Cornelius.
First, if you’re a little unfamiliar with Michael Moorcock’s writing style, the meanings and so on, writer John Clute intros the character Jerry Cornelius and his thoughts on British sci-fi writer Michael Moorcock’s 4 book collection. Jerry Cornelius’s brother Frank and the sexy evil Miss Brunner have concocted a plan to build the world’s ultimate super computer. Jerry Cornelius is the key to all this and his unique family background keeps things interesting.
Frankie’s Garage: 2018 Lexus LC500 Coupe
January 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Want even more premium upscale then the Infiniti Q60 Coupe, try this, the Lexus LC500 2+2 Coupe. Expect to spend around six figures for this all-new 2018 Lexus LC500. The LC500 will house a N.A. 5.0L V8 engine producing 467 horsepower.
Frankie’s Garage: 2017 Infiniti Q60 Coupe
January 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
From the first big auto show of the year, the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, Infiniti launches the all-new Q60 coupe. It still does resemble the previous G37 coupe, but with more aggressive styling and lines. All models will have turbo 6 engine, while the top performance model will get the twin-turbo 3.0L V6 rated at 400 horses.
Frankie’s Garage: Tomica’s Premium Line R34 Z-Tuned
December 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This new Tomica 1/64 diecast car line is shooting for the adult toy colltector. The Tomica Premium line kicks-off the series with the iconic NISMO R34 Z-Tuned sports car.
Frankie’s Garage: A Legit Skyline R32
December 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Unlike other countries, the USA is very strict on importing Nissan Skylines, but now the Nissan Skyline R32 is legal to import now. The Smoking Tire takes a look at a owner’s ride, a right-hand, 1989 Nissan Skyline R32, rear-wheel drive GTS-T. A 2.0L V6!
Frankie’s Garage: The Petersen Automotive Museum in LA
December 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Just newly remodeled and rebuilt is the iconic car museum in Los Angeles, CA – the Petersen Automotive Museum. Car fans who love cars and enjoy the history of cars should plan on visiting the Petersen Automotive Museum. Here’s a time-lapse video of the brand-new building:
Vampire Fantasy – “Rise of the Golden Aura”
December 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I’ve been able to meet many authors and artists over the years working here at Retrenders and one writer is Chanrithy Him, who wrote the award winning memoir “When Broken Glass Floats: Growing Up Under the Khmer Rouge,” and now, she is working on another writing project that needs a kick-start. The “Rise of the Golden Aura” is a vampire fantasy novel about a young Cambodian-American girl JD Bohatip living in the city of Portland. Unbeknownst to her, JD is destined to be the “Vampire Queen,” while another group of vampires vies for power and hoping to stop JD from becoming the Queen.
Star Wars Launch Bay @ Disney World
December 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
There’s a time to head to Disneyland in SoCal and a time to head to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Disney World has just opened the Star Wars Launch Bay area and it’s great for Star Wars fans.
Walking on a Glass Bridge
December 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
If you’re afraid of heights, then this is not for you. Walking on a glass bridge 600 ft off the ground might give you some crazy vertigo and panic attacks. If you’ve ever been to Vancouver BC and walked on the wooden Capilano Suspension Bridge, then you kind of know the feeling, but a glass bridge heightens the fright. Located in Shiniuzhai National Park in China, this is world’s longest glass suspension bridge.
Zip-Line to Your Hotel by the Mountain
December 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Usually you can walk or take some type of transportation to your hotel, but this is different. This is not the Sheraton or even a Motel 6, but a hotel room built on a side of a mountain. For this hotel stay, you will have to zip-line and then climb a mountain to get there. In the city of Cusco, Peru at the Sacred Valley, you will find Skylodge capsules on the side of a cliff. The capsules have a bathroom, beds and electricity from the powered solar panels.
Food: Hmong Food, Pizza & Rice Wine in Vietnam
December 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Chef’s Night Out latest episode goes abroad to Vietnam and treks to a distant Northern region in Sapa for some traditional Hmong/Vietnamese dishes with a mix of French cuisine. Munchies interviews The Hill Station Danish owners Tommy Eggen and Soeren Pindstrup & chef Giang Phay about the unique restaurant and a night out on the town.
Move over Barbie, meet the Yuna doll
December 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A new line of dolls that is not blue-eyed and blonde. Meet Yuna – the Asian American doll created by the designers of the Uglydoll, David Horvath and Sun Min & Creative Director of Bigshot Toyworks Klim Kozinevich. They have just launched a Kickstarter campaign for a new doll line named The Dream Big Friends.
Funko x BAIT Exclusive Bruce Lee Pop Figures
November 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Funko known for it’s “pop” vinyl figures teams up with street brand BAIT for two Bruce Lee exclusive figures. The first is the BAIT Exclusive x Funko POP Movie Battle Damaged – Bruce Lee (tan/black) and the second is the BAIT Exclusive x Funko x Onitsuka Tiger POP Movie Yellow Jumpsuit – Bruce Lee (yellow / black).
Fans of Funko’s pop figures and fans the martial arts icon Bruce Lee will wanna grab these vinyls.
MSRP: $20.00USD each
Buy it @ BAIT x Funko – Battle Damaged Bruce Lee.
Buy it @ BAIT x Funko x Onitsuka Tiger Pop Movie Yellow Jumpsuit.
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Can’t get enough of Bruce Lee things, then check out BAIT’s Bruce Lee collection of graphic tees, sneakers and other accessories!
For more, go to: BAIT x Bruce Lee.
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.
Frankie’s Garage: San Francisco International Auto Show 2015
November 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This Thanksgiving weekend in downtown SF was the 2015 International Auto Show. Most of the Retrenders team are car nuts, so we always make a point to check out the show, even though the LA or Detroit Autoshows get the better cars.
Frankie’s Garage: Camaro Z/28 vs Mustang GT350R
November 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
American muscle that are super track spec cars battle it out. Motor Trend’s latest Head 2 Head episode takes a look at the outgoing Chevrolet 2015 Camaro Z/28 versus the Ford 2016 Mustang Shelby GT350R.
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