The Nike Air Max is more than just a shoe or sneaker you wear. It’s pop culture. To these sneaker heads, it’s a lifestyle and addiction. The Air Max!
Kicks: Addiction to Nike Air Max
March 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Music: The PSB are back with Pop Kids!
March 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
One of my favorite 1980s’ bands was the Pet Shop Boys and you might find it hard to believe they are still around making music. The Pet Shop Boys caught my attention again in 2013 with their single “Vocal” from the Electric album. A return to that 1980s and early 1990s sound that got me hooked, and now here in 2016 – the Pet Shop Boys are back with their latest single “Pop Kids.”
Frankie’s Garage: The NSX GT3
March 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Acura introduces the 2017 NSX GT3 track racing version at the New York International Auto Show. This NSX GT3 race car will not have any hybrid electric components, but will use the same twin-turbo 3.5 V6 engine as the production model.
Arrow: Vengeance
March 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I admit, I’m a huge Arrow fan, since it’s CW TV network debut 4 seasons ago. I’ve watched every episode so far with pure enjoyment and also gone back to buy classic Green Arrow comics and toys, so yeah, I’m a Green Arrow fanboy. Fans of the show will know when watching Arrow on TV, there are lots of characters and world building and sometimes certain characters don’t get enough back story, so Titan Books recently released a brand-new paperback novel “Arrow: Vengeance” which focuses on the villains point of view.
Frankie’s Garage: Just Call It – “The Toyota 86!”
March 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
What it should always have been branded in North America! Not the defunct Scion brand, but Toyota. The Scion FR-S in 2017 goes back to the Toyota car line-up and will simply be known as the Toyota 86. Finally!
Frankie’s Garage: Godzilla 2017 Mini-ReDesign
March 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Every die-hard GT-R fan maybe waiting for the next R36 GT-R, will you have to wait for a couple of years. But for 2017, Nissan has done a mini-redesign for the 2017 Nissan GT-R.
Frankie’s Garage: The Mustang GT350 Killer
March 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The American muscle wars are heating up with the new 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1 from the 2016 New York Auto Show. This 2017 Camaro ZL1 is ready to take on Ford’s Mustang GT350. For the first time in it’s history there will be an option for a 10-speed automatic transmission as it comes with a super-charged 6.2L LT4 V8 that pumps out 640 horses.
Frankie’s Garage: The 2017 MX-5 Fastback
March 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
From the 2016 New York Auto Show, Mazda introduces the 2017 Miata MX-5 RF. The RF stands for “Retractable Fastback.” The hardtop convertible looks still looks aggressive and sexy.
The Little Prince: The Art of the Movie
March 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Little Prince animated film is based on a 1943 story by author Antoine de Saint-Exupery about a pilot meeting a boy from another planet. Author Ramin Zahed takes us on a journey with writer/director Mark Osborne known for his Kung-fu Panda animated hit on the challenge of making a classic story with new twist and animating it. This is Titan Books’ The Little Prince – The Art of the Movie.
Viral Video Friday: Fallout 4 Civil War Trailer No. 2
March 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This guy recreated Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War Trailer #2 with Fallout 4. It’s not bad and pretty funny.
The 2016 Silicon Valley Comic-Con!
March 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This 3-day weekend in the SF Bay Area will kick-off the first-ever Silicon Valley Comic-Con at the San Jose Convention Center. The merging of technology, gadgets, comics and pop culture are brought to you by geek master Steve Wozniak and comic book icon Stan Lee. Our Retrenders staff and Ramen and a Half film crew will be there all weekend covering the event. So please check our Retrenders’ YouTube channel for more updates and videos!
Frankie’s Garage: The Nissan SUV Mini-Tank
March 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Nissan shows off how easy you can turn your stock Nissan Rogue SUV into a off-road snow machine. Named the Nissan Rogue Warrior, the vehicle is fitted with snow tracks using Nissan’s AWD system.
Food: The Mission Chinese Food Cookbook Tour
March 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The wacky star chef Danny Bowien did a cookbook tour this past year for his “Mission Chinese Cookbook” by Harper Collins. Munchies goes behind-the-scenes with Danny on the book tour and a look at the yummy food.
The Barbie Collection: Batman v Superman Black Label
March 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Mattel’s Barbie toy line is known for producing Barbie dolls, but hold up now. My face does a double-take. Say what? Barbie will also be doing Batman v Superman figures and these figures actually look decent. Mattel’s primo Barbie line, The Barbie Collection Black Label will be producing 3 Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Collection – Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman.
Frankie’ Garage: Sung Kang’s 240Z Build
March 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Fast & Furious actor Sung Kang drops by Jay Leno’s Garage with his dream build a 1973 Datsun 240Z. This restomod features a 1990s RB Skyline engine with the twin turbos stripped for NA-style build and wide-body Rocket Bunny kit.
The First Marvel Store: Marvel Collection Enter-6
March 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
For all you Marvel fanboys and fangirls your next destination might be Seoul, South Korea. The first official Marvel store, the Marvel Collection Store by Enter-6 will have lots of Hot Toys products and official Marvel gear.
Viral Video Friday: Jailbreak by Aaron Sorenson
March 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A nice quick animated short for this Friday. This is “Jailbreak” by Aaron Sorenson. A prisoner is looking look to break out of jail but is bought back with an “adult” ironic twist.
Dawn of Justice Batmobile
March 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
DC All Access gets an in-depth tour of the new Batmobile from the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice flick. All Access interviews production designer Patrick Tatopoulos about Batman’s new ride and design-style.
Music: Kid ‘n Play
March 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
One of the top rap duos I listened to growing up in the 1980s was Kid ‘n Play. I remember watching House Party on VHS and jamming to “Ain’t Gonna Hurt Nobody.” Sway in the Morning does in-depth interview with the rap duo on the past, present and future of Kid ‘n Play.
S.H. Figurarts Bruce Lee
March 9, 2016 by 1 Comment
The iconic legend Bruce Lee gets a super detail action figure from Bandai’s S.H. Figuarts lineup. The nicely sculpted 6″ figure features various points of articulation, his signature weapons, different hands and head faces. Check out Paik4Life review on the Bruce Lee figure:
Jada Toys: Metals Die Cast Armored Batman (M11)
March 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
From upcoming DC blockbuster Batman V Superman flick, here’s Jada Toys super cute big head figure, this is the Jada Toys: Metals Die Cast Armored Batman (M11). The figure is wholly diecast standing 6″ tall with included battery for the light-up LED eyes and detachable Bat-armor.
Big Boys Toys: Street Fighter The New Challenger Figures
March 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The new offerings from HK toy company Big Boys Toys with their super deformed big head Street Fighter series figure playsets. This is the Street Fighter The New Challenger Figure 02 – Ken and Street Fighter The New Challenger Figure 03 – Chun-Li.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Deluxe Figure Playset
March 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Fans of Star Wars The Force Awakens who collect figure statues might want to check out this new item exclusive to the Disney Store. This is the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Playset which features a collectible box and 10 statue figures. The figures stand 4″ and made from PVC.
Food from the World of Harry Potter
March 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
With the official launch The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 7, 2016, a must stop is the 3 Broomsticks restaurant. Butterbeer!
Massive LEGO Star Wars Death Star
March 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Over 500,000 LEGO bricks took to build one of the world’s biggest Star Wars diorama, the Empire’s Death Star. Fifteen LEGO builders took 3 months to build this special effects laden LEGO diorama/playset for Legoland Windsor in the UK.
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