First, Nike with the Nike Air MAG Mcfly in 2011.
Now, Mattel announced they are making a replica of the hover board from BTTF2 an BTTF3.
Drink: Happy *hiccup* Valentine’s Day!
February 13, 2012 by 1 Comment
What a wonderful gift! No no I’m not crying… I just have allergies.
Say your boyfriend/husband/random male lover got you nearly everything he was supposed to get you (dinner, chocolates, a new toaster – ok joking on this last one, I would NOT suggest giving kitchen appliances on V-Day unless you’re itching to go back to the single life). So what can you give back to the person who put so much effort to show you how much he loves ya?
Music: SynthPop Returns with HURTS
February 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
In the 80s – SynthPop drove pop music in the UK and Europe with the likes of the Pet Shop Boys, Depeche Mode, New Order, Erasure, Human League, Thompson Twins, etc. Ever wonder what it would sound like today?
From the UK, the duo of Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson make up HURTS. They have not made it across the pond over to the US yet, but everybody should listen to them. They use a mixture of uptempo beats and pop dance sounds.
3D Replicator Printer for Consumers
February 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Make your own toys!
A small shop in Brooklyn – MakerBot Industries will be selling 3D printers to consumers at the $1,795USD price point and up. In the past the 3D printers were very expensive.
The base model is the Replicator. With the 3D printer you can finally make your own custom toys and even household items. So no more last minute runs to Home Depot, just use the Replicator. It is also open source – you can go to a custom website, like Thingiverse.com, to see DIY tips, advice, and how other users use the 3D replicator unit. It’s really cool. I guess I can now make some custom G.I. Joe vehicles.
Liam Neeson & Patrick Stewart: Battle of the Action Figures
February 8, 2012 by 2 Comments
Watch as Jean-Luc Picard causes Patrick Stewart to double facepalm while Qui Gon Jinn causes Liam Neeson to be absolutely confused.
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By Contributing Blogger: M. Do.
Guys: Get Your Girlfriends the Ultimate Hello Kitty Weapon!
February 8, 2012 by 3 Comments
Get a load of my pink AK-47!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If your girlfriend or significant other likes Steven Segal movies, MMA, or other tomboy hobbies – well get over to Glamguns.com – they have a Hello Kitty AK-47. It’s pink and violent. It’ll set you back around $1,072.95USD. But, hey, it’s better than a diamond ring? Isn’t it? It’s a freaking Hello Kitty AK-47!
Brand Debut: Les Merveilleuses de Laduree
February 8, 2012 by 1 Comment
What is that? Is Laduree, the world renowned patisserie that has the world’s best tasting macarons selling rose petals now? Nope. The image above is blush. All one does is run a brush across the petals before dabbing them on the cheeks for the perfect glow. And I thought Guerlain’s Meteorites were the fanciest thing in the world.
Albion, the manufacturers of Paul & Joe Beaute and Anna Sui‘s cosmetics line is one of the largest cosmetics company in Japan. Supposedly, Albion’s own in-house lines are favored by the Japanese royalty. Needless to say, the brand is top shelf and is well versed in the art of designer collaborations. The Les Merveilleuses de Laduree is another carefully crafted brand that perfectly combines high quality, elegance, and beauty.
The packaging is to die for.
Music: Why Depeche Mode Rocks Even More Now
February 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Are you feeling down and out? It’s not a good week? Well, take a look at this music vid on YouTube. After watching this – it should put a smile on your face. Dicken Schrader and his two kids – Milah & Korben play and sing classic Depeche Mode songs.
Depeche Mode – Everything Counts video by Dicken ft Milah & Korben:
Bass Loves Rachel Antonoff Spring/Summer 2012
February 6, 2012 by 2 Comments
I like Bass shoes. I like Rachel Antonoff’s clothing. The two combined reduces me to a puddle of goo on the floor asking the store clerk for a size 6.
I was a huge fan of their Spring/Summer 2011 Collection with their reworkings of Bass classics in fresh colors and prints that could be styled up or down depending on one’s mood. The collection exuded a feminine and whimsical sensibility on American classics and whispered treasured memories about a time already gone. Personally, I grew up wearing black and white saddle shoes and remembered scuffing them up on the playground and getting terribly tan under the sun. Of course whenever I returned home my mother would complain about the state of my shoes and my unladylike behavior.
The Aftermath: Target, Jason Wu, and the Vultures
February 6, 2012 by 1 Comment
On Saturday at midnight, I hit up the Target website to get my Jason Wu fix. Of course, 80% of the items were already sold out, but luckily I was able to score the Sleeveless Chiffon Navy Floral Dress with Gold Belt. My online experience was smooth as there were no gaffes, hiccups, or failures. This was a great surprise as The Great Missoni for Target Debacle of 2011 was an excruciating experience filled with crashes, errors, slow page loads, and most painful of all – items disappearing from cart en route to checkout.
Super Bowl Stadium Made from LEGOS
February 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Do you want to know why LEGOs are so cool?
Brian Alano is not even a football fan, but his wife is a die-hard Peyton Manning fan and got him to do a special project. Brian spent 3 years using 30,000 LEGO bricks to build the Colts’ Lucas Oil Stadium. It even has a retractable roof.
Active Wear Made from Coffee Beans
January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Every so often, there is a new fabric being put to use in clothing. Now it’s recycled coffee beans. Californian based sportswear company VIRUS uses their patent technology on their StayWarm Series of active sportswear clothing for men and women. The StayWarm Performance Series uses Coffeee Charcoal which are recycled coffee grounds infused with the fabric to keep the body warm and moisture out.
Avengers + Cologne = Where Geek & Sex Meet
January 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This not an April’s fool joke. It’s the Avengers’ Cologne set by JADS. The Marvel set includes: Patriot Cologne for Captain America, Mark VII Cologne for Iron Man, Smash! Cologne for the Hulk, and Worthy Cologne for Thor. Question, where’s the Black Widow perfume?
Learn Packaging 101
January 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Ever wanted to learn how to wrap and pack packages for delivery? Want to learn the basics of craft designing? Well, check out Sally J Shim’s blog site: http://shimtokk.squarespace.com/
Lost in Translation @ Japan Retail Store
January 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A Japanese department store wanted to tell customers about their awesome sales event – but got the wrong English translation in their ads. If it’s a f****** sale”, I think it should be more than 20% off.
The Reign of Supreme
January 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Business of Fashion (BoF) has put out an in-depth 2-part article on the rise NYC street brand Supreme. Over the years, there have been many urban clothing labels trend in and then fade out, but Supreme has stood over the test of time as a leader in the street scene and fashion world.
Check out the 2-part article @ BoF – Supreme – Part 1; BoF – Supreme – Part 2.
Food from the “Hunger Games”
January 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
My cousin told me to read this trilogy last year by Suzanne Collins – “The Hunger Games.” I can see why the young adults love this book – it has bits of: sci-fi, action, anime, “Battle Royale”, a kdrama love triangle – so it’s a page turner.
Our heroine is Katniss Everdeen from District 12. She not only has a world to save from nuclear destruction and a rebellion to lead, she also loves food. She loves eating! Actually when reading the first book, I actually want to go to the Hob in District 12 and get some gaming food dishes. I can envision Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods host Andrew Zimmern along for ride and eating Greasy Sae’s yummy oily dishes.
File-sharing is a Religion!
January 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Aren’t the Swedes great? File-sharing is now a religion in Sweden – The Church of Kopimism. The gospel is: “holiest – information and copy.” There are 4 truths in the Church of Kopimism: 1) All knowledge to all; 2) The search for knowledge is sacred; 3) The circulation of knowledge is sacred; 4) The act of copying is sacred.
The Art of the Mission District
December 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Running along San Francisco’s Mission District are beautiful murals that are not just colorful and nice to look at – it also explores the rich Latin history and the flavor of the Mission District.
Making A List: Top 40 Cartoon Songs
December 13, 2011 by 3 Comments
Art by J. Scott Campbell
I have to say some of the coolest pop songs in 1980s and early 1990s were from cartoon TV shows. Every once in awhile, I can be humming along these cartoon theme songs. Thanks to YouTube now, everybody gets a chance to relive the experience and do some karaoke cartoon show tunes. So, here’s my Top 40 list of the best cartoon theme songs from 1980s thru the early 1990s.
1. Saber Rider & The Star Sheriffs – There’s no better chessy glamrock song than Saber Rider & The Star Sheriffs.
2. Jem & The Holograms was truly outrageous.
3. Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers – “no guts, no glory!” The theme song makes me want to do some electric air guitar.
History of Board Games
December 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Popular board games like Monopoly and Game of Life weren’t the first board games. Since the days of the Egyptian Empire and up to the Roman Empire times, board games have been around for people to play and have fun. Seeker explores the origins of board games in this article: Seeker – History of Board Games.
Chuck Norris + Warcraft = Best bada$$ ad Ever!
November 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
New Fabric for 2011 – Made from Milk!
November 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Fashion designer Anke Domaske creates a new fabric for clothing apparel makers – it’s made out of milk protein – called Qmilch.
Everything You Need To Know About G-Shock!
October 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
One of the most popular pop-fashion accessory product line over the years is the Casio G-Shock watches. To get all the major G-Shock news, like new colors, product lines, collaborations and limited editions – just head to: My G-Shock. My G-Shock is the 411 on anything and everything about G-Shock watches.
Get to Know BAPE Founder Nigo
October 21, 2011 by 1 Comment
Japanorma host Jonathan Ross interviews the fashion mogul and toy collector Nigo. The founder of BAPE aka A Bathing Ape, Nigo takes us viewers into his fashion lifestyle.
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