Our Retrenders team have been to many WekFest events here in the States, but not in Japan. Check out this mini-tour of WekFest Japan 2014 – Port Messe, Nagoya by BOWL Films.
Frankie’s Garage: WekFest Japan 2014 in Nagoya
May 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Power Rangers @ Big Wow! ComicFest 2014
May 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
“Who hasn’t grown up with the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers – and what parent hasn’t dealt with their kids mimicking an acrobatic Power Ranger?”
At Big Wow! Comicfest – “The Eddie” interviews two of the most down to earth Power Rangers, Alison MacInnis – Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue and Steven Skyler – Power Rangers Samurai. We wanted to know what they loved best about being a Power Ranger… and of course, if they knew anything about Lionsgate‘s upcoming production of the reboot Power Rangers movie?
FanimeCon is May 23-26, 2014
May 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Weren’t we just at Big Wow! Comicfest this past weekend? Our Retrenders team and Ramen & a Half show will be at this weekend’s anime fun-fest FanimeCon 2014 taking place at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA. All things anime and Jpop-culture will be on hand at NorCal’s biggest anime convention FanimeCon.
Mickey D’s Hello Kitty Bubbly World
April 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It seems like everybody wants in on Sanrio’s iconic Hello Kitty. Well, this is Hello Kitty’s 40th Anniversary and McDonald’s in Singapore has released a limited edition plush doll 6-piece set – Hello Kitty Bubbly World Collector’s Set.
Avril Lavigne “Hello Kitty”
April 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Pop singer Avril Lavigne gets in on the Hello Kitty celebration.
Patlabor attacking the streets of Japan
April 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A couple of weeks ago a full-size AV-98 Ingram mecha from the live-action series Patlabor created a buzz in the crowd and caused a ruckus of a traffic jam.
Frankie’s Garage: 2015 Subaru WRX STI
April 21, 2014 by 1 Comment
Yeah or Nay? The new-look 2015 Subaru WRX STI 4AWD sedan is looking to dominate the streets. A new aero package and revised turbo 2.5 liter 4-cyclinder pumps out 305 horses. Carlos Lagos from Ignition takes a look at WRX STI.
Frankie’s Garage: The Next Toyota Supra
April 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jay Leno’s Garage takes a look at the Toyota FT-1 concept and interviews the design team behind it.
B.A.P.E. Men & Women SS 2014 Lookbook
March 31, 2014 by 2 Comments
Streetwear label A Bathing Ape known for its “camo-prints” on their apparel line is back with more this Spring/Summer 2014. Check out the various camo-print designed hoodies, pants and tees from their Men and Women’s 2014 S/S Lookbook.
The Art of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
March 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One hit video game franchise that has left on mark on video game history and players is Konami’s Castlevania. I remember playing Super Castlevania 4 on the SNES and boy, did it make an impression on me. Konami seeing the Castlevania series lose steam with fans over years, decided to let video game studio MercurySteam re-imagine and re-invent the game to a new audience. With the sequel Lords of Shadow 2 just released in stores, here is a look at Titan Books – The Art of Castlevania – Lords of Shadow.
Toy Box Break!
March 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This past weekend we had a fun Retrenders box break! Since we have buddies living in Japan and Hong Kong, we had them doing some “Toy Hunting”, specifically Transformers and Tomica toys.
Frankie’s Garage: Jay Drives the NISMO IDX
March 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When Nissan unveiled its top-secret concept at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, it blew Nissan fanboys and auto fans away that Nissan would bring back the iconic Datsun 510 back to life. And now even Nissan fan Jay Leno gets to take a look at the one of the concepts, the NISMO IDx.
The North Face Purple Label Spring 2014 Lookbook
February 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I haven’t bought a North Face jacket in many years now, but this Spring 2014 Lookbook collection – The North Face Purple Label looks rather unique and blue. No glitz and glamour for this collection, just blue for the guys and gals.
Hayao Miyazaki Resin Statue
January 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Hayao Miyazaki is a living icon, his animated films have brought fun, joy and tears and now a cute tribute statue is available.
Bandai’s 40th Anniversary Mecha Hello Kitty!
January 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If the Revoltech Hello Kitty action figure wasn’t enough, Sanrio has teamed-up with Bandai to make a special mecha Hello Kitty action figure.
Frankie’s Garage: Tokyo Auto Salon 2014
January 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
2014 automobile shows are already in full effect and this past weekend the Tokyo Auto Salon 2014 took place in Chiba, Japan. More than 400 foreign and domestic companies were on-hand and 800-plus cars were on showcase from car manufacturers and tuners.
Frankie’s Garage: The Nissan Sports Sedan Concept
January 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With the 2014 Detroit Auto Show already off and running this week, Nissan unveiled their Nissan Sports Sedan Concept which might be the next Maxima. The last couple of generation of Maximas have been kinda of boring and tame. Hopefully, a Nismo tuned version will be down the line.
Frankie’s Garage: The Next Generation Toyota Supra
January 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This Downshift episode takes a look at design factory Calty Design Research and their creation of the Toyota’s FT-1 Concept. This might be the next generation Supra.
Viral Video Friday: Simpsons Anime Tribute
January 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A Simpsons tribute to anime and all things Hayao Miyazaki.
BAPE x Simpsons Collection
January 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Just dropping into A Bathing Ape stores is the BAPE x Simpsons Capsule Collection. The current collection has around 32 pieces featuring letterman jackets, sweaters, hoodies, pants, hats and other accessories. The collection will also be updated in the months ahead.
Everybody needs some Space Dandy!
January 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I really don’t know what I just watched, but I dig the funky music and animation of Space Dandy. It must be good? Space Dandy is produced the powerhouse animation studio BONES and is directed by Shinichiro Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop) and character designs by Yoshiyuki Ito. Look for the anime in Japan this month.
Mighty Morphin’ Madness – 98 DVDs!
January 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Are you a Power Rangers fan? Check out this amazing Power Ranger DVD collection – 98 DVDs that contain 767 episodes – the Shout Factory! Power Rangers Legacy: The First 20 Seasons.
Photo Booth-Mania @ Pika Pika SF Japantown
December 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Ramen crew stops by San Francisco’s Japantown to check out photo booth-mania at Pika Pika – “Memories that Stick!” Ramen host “The Eddie” gives us a quick intro and tutorial on these imported Japanese photo booths.
Frankie’s Garage: NISMO Festival 2013
December 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This past November 2013 in the “Land of the Rising Sun” Japan, the NISMO Festival 2013 took place at Fuji Speedway. Over 30,000 Nissan fans gathered at this annual special event. NISMO TV recaps the festival with some amazing highlights and classic iconic Nissan rides.
Check out all the latest NISMO Nissan info @ YouTube – NISMO Channel.
Follow on social media @ Facebook – NISMO TV.
Kaiyodo Hello Kitty Action Figure
December 19, 2013 by 1 Comment
Got friends that like Hello Kitty? Japanese toy company Kaiyodo well-known for it’s Revoltech line-up of action figures now have a neat and super cute Hello Kitty action figure.
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