I don’t know why some YouTube videos have so less hits and views. There should be tons of views for this as OTHERtone show hosts Scott Vener and Pharrell Williams on Beats 1 channel interviews lead singer of Alabama Shakes Brittany Howard.
Music: Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes
March 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Hundreds: Making of a Graphic Tee
March 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
One of my fav streetwear companies that produce cool graphic t-shirts is The Hundreds. Over the years I’ve bought and rock The Hundreds tees and this Hundreds episode interviews Artist/Designer David Kinsey as he gives his insights and thought process in making a graphic tee.
Nap Lounges in Hong Kong
March 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The new craze in Hong Kong is Nap Lounges! Pay $1.30 an hour to take a nap. That’ll be cool if we have it here in the States, I can take a work break in the afternoon and go to a “nap lounge”. Maybe.
Art/Design: Taiwan’s Upside/Down House
March 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A couple of hundred visitors now visit Huashan Creative Park in Taipei, Taiwan to take a look at an upside down house. The art project involved a group of Taiwan’s architects and American inspiration. They built a 3-story American-style house, but just everything upside down. It cost about $600,000USD and took around 3 months to build.
For more details, go to: CBS News – Taiwan’s Upside Down House.
Frankie’s Garage: The New Hot Hatches
March 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
There maybe a plethora of supercars at the 2016 Geneva Auto Show, but also the working man’s hot hatches. The Ford Fiesta’s big brother, the 2016 Ford Focus RS is taking all the press coverage and car talk, but this new Ford Fiesta ST200 is no push-over.
Japan: 2016 Sapporo Snow Festival
March 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Only in Japan takes us on neat winter trip in Northern Japan. Since 1950, the Sapporo Snow Festival takes place every February in Sapporo, Hokkaido. You will tons of ice sculptures and of course eat wonderful snacks and food.
Frankie’s Garage: Supercars Galore @ 2016 Geneva Auto Show
March 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
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.
Takara Tomy Toy Story Alien Playset
February 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
If you’ve been collecting the Tomy line of Toy Story action figures from Japan, then this will be a cool addition, the Alien Pizza Planet Playset. The 12″ tall Alien converts into a Pizza Planet playset with various play features and requires 3 AA batteries which are not included.
LEGO Batman Classic TV Series Batcave 76052
February 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Batman fans of the 1960s TV show will now get a LEGO Batman Classic TV Series Batcave 76052. The playset comes in 3 different sections along with the iconic Batmobile, Batcopter and Batcycle. You will also get 9 minifigures this set: Bruce Wayne, Dick Grayson, Batman, Robin, Alfred Pennyworth, The Joker, Catwoman, The Riddler and the Penguin.
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.
Enter the World of Harry Potter
February 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I have fond memories of family trips to LA for spend a weekend at Universal Studios and Disneyland. Now you don’t have to go to Florida to check out The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This past week, special lucky visitors of Universal Studios Hollywood got see World and rides in the Harry Potter-themed area.
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.
Takara Transformers Masterpiece Ironhide MP-27
February 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
One of my favorite 1980s G1 Autobots was Ironhide and Takara just released a Masterpiece version of Ironhide. This is the Takara Transformers Masterpiece Ironhide MP-27.
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.
Silicon Valley Comic Con 2016
February 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
We are happy to announce that we will be attending Silicon Valley Comic Con doing what Retrenders does best! So join us in March 18-20 at the San Jose Convention Center as we do coverage of the first ever Silicon Valley Comic Con, where we will meet and interview some of the attendees and guests, check out some awesome panels, and even do a little shopping in the dealers room.
And did we mention Stan Lee is gonna be there?!
Tons of amazing guests already confirmed and more to come!
Be sure to check out their site at http://svcomiccon.com/ for more information and get your tickets now while you still can!
Grizzly Griptape Spring 2016 Lookbook
February 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I’m looking forward to Spring weather. This winter has been cold! With Spring right around the corner, SoCal apparel brand Grizzly drops their Spring 2016 Lookbook. If you’re looking for inspired outdoor skate wear and sporty comfy attire check out this collection. Delivery One has just dropped and look for Grizzly’s Drop 2 by late February 2016.
Custom LEGO Build: One Huge SHIELD Helicarrier
February 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
One of the most iconic large playset toys from the 1980s was the G.I. Joe USS FLAGG aircraft, a monster 7-foot long toy of joy. If I had the room I would own one and another iconic ship, is the SHILED Helicarrier. Only LEGO has come close to making a identical carrier from the Marvel’s Avengers flick, but it wasn’t scaled well enough and to be able to move planes around. From Taiwan, LEGO builder and fan ZiO Chao and his friends Dada, Kimura, Kuan-Wei, Stephanie, Tiger and Will from Formosa LEGO club builds the ultimate SHIELD Helicarrier.
Teaching Young Architects with Arckit
February 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
More than just playing with LEGO bricks, Arckit winner of many toy and design awards in 2015, Arckit is about making kids learn design elements, modifying structures and free-form thinking to build amazing houses or buildings.
Funko Mystery Minis Blind Box: Batman Arkham Games
January 28, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Just dropping into stores for 2016, is the Funko Mystery Minis: Batman Arkham Games series of 3″ vinyl figures. The set includes various Batman vinyl figures – Arkham Asylum Batman, Arkham City Batman, Arkham Knight Batman, Joker, Red Hood, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Catwoman, Scarecrow, Robin, Nightwing, and Arkham Knight.
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
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