From Anime Expo 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, we interview 3 cosplayers – Captain Falcon, Zero Suit Samus and Fox McCloud. We also hit-up downtown LA for the Anime Expo after-party at the Exchange. The drinks were on and the bass was pumping.
AX 2013: Captain Falcon & Crew!
Space Mountain Behind The Scenes
There are many rides at Disneyland and one of the most iconic roller coaster rides is Space Mountain. Disneyland fan blog – ImagineeringDisney.com was able to dig up some behind-the-scenes construction of the Space Mountain ride in 1974.
Classic Martial Arts Film Posters
Like the Wu-Tang Clan, as a kid growing up I saw many kung fu flicks with gravity defying kicks, flying swords and super speed punches. And if you are in the LA area, The Academy of Motion Picture & Sciences is showcasing classic martial arts film posters from Bruce Lee to Kill Bill. This huge 800 film poster collection & related materials was donated by producer & screenwriter Stephen Chin in 2011 to the Academy. This exhibit will run through August 25, 2013 and it’s FREE.
LRG: Spring 2013 Lookbook
For many years now, LRG has been consistently turning hip urban streetwear with a full line-up of pants, jackets, shoes, and other accessories. Check out their Spring 2013 Lookbook.
HEX Spring 2013 Lookbook
SoCal based HEX makes trendy chic backpacks and iPhone cases are back with their Spring 2013 Lookbook. The 4-piece collection: Laptop Duffel, Messenger Bag, Laptop Tote and Cloak Backpack. The prices start @ $40.00USD and up to $100.00USD.
UMGEE Spring 2013 Lookbook
Los Angeles based UMGEE Spring 2013 Lookbook is out. The collection is Full of bright dresses, skirts, tops, and shorts that’s chic trendy for Spring or Summer.
The Hundreds Spring 2013 Collection
SoCal streetwear men’s apparel company The Hundreds not only got some great looking graphic tees to buy and outfit your wardrobe, but check also check out their Men’s Spring 2013 Lookbook.
For more on the Men’s Spring 2013 Lookbook, go to: The Hundreds.
Art by Vincent Tomczyk
What is this chair made out of? Wood? Plastic?
Wrong. Wrong. It’s made out of paper! Paper? The paper art series is by LA-artist Vincent Tomczyk and no digital technology was used. Vincent hand-crafted all the paper and paint. All the objects have rich detail and look amazing.
Akufuncture Graphic Tees
Are you looking for unique and cool graphic tees to rock the new year? Check out LA-based Akufuncture.
Shop @ Akufuncture.
C&C: Men and Women’s Fall 2012 Delivery 2
Urban apparel company Crooks & Castles dishes out another Fall 2012 set – Delivery 2 for Men & Women.
Delivery 2 will feature 75 items for the men’s collection. As always, Crooks & Castles has some super fresh graphic tees and hoodies in this collection, along with new stylish sweatpants, jackets, beanies, snapback hats and polo shirts. Prices start at $28.00USD and up to $334.00USD.
Junko Mizuno “Hansel & Gretel” Art @ Nucleus
If you are in the LA Alhambra area stop by Nucleus for a neat gallery opening by artist Junko Mizuno this Saturday. The event begins at 7:00pm and will showcase her take on the Grimm Brothers’ Hansel & Gretel. The Hansel & Gretel exhibit will run from August 18, 2012 through September 9, 2012. Also, there are art prints to purchase and prizes to be given – plus Junko will be there in-person for autographs.
626 Night Market
PASADENA, CA. The 626 Night Market brings a popular Asian icon to Pasadena while supporting local businesses. Based on popular night markets in Taiwan that sell snacks, fad foods, and a wide range of consumer goods, the Southern California rendition of the event attracted visitors from all over Southern California for the second time in 2012 to experience a taste of Asian culture. Get a glimpse of the 626 Night Market on SPOT, brought to you by Project 760’s Joshua Sean Solomon.
Crooks & Castles: Women’s Summer 2012
Crooks & Castles is known for their urban men apparel, but they also have a women’s line. Their Summer 2012 women’s collection is out now. For more info on the summer collection and details, go to: Crooks & Castles – Women’s Summer 2012 Look Book.
Rock it: Diamond Supply Co. – Summer 2012 Delivery #2
LA-based skatewear-maker Diamond Supply Co. rolled out its first Summer 2012 collection in May, now Diamond Supply Co. just recently released it’s Delivery #2. This new Summer 2012 collection adds new graphic tees, snapbacks, tank tops, and more.
Disneyland California Adventure Park: Radiator Springs Racers
I remember the lamest theme park ever was Disneyland’s California Adventure Park. You would think if you paid the full ticket price to go to Disneyland, you can also go to California Adventure Park, but NO, you had to pay a separate admission price. California Adventure Park had like 3-4 good rides and it was usually a ghost town compared to Disneyland Park. This past weekend (June 15, 2012), a new theme park opened, Cars Land based on Pixar’s animated film Cars.
The making of Cars Land:
Chris Burden’s Metropolis II
Artist Chris Burden took 4 years to build this complicated city in motion sculpture – Metropolis II. A mix of HO scale train sets, specific built roadways and highway system built around an incredible looking city. Over 100,000 miniature cars speed around the tracks at 240 mph on a magnet system. Check out this really cool mini-documentary:

























