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.
Photo Booth-Mania @ Pika Pika SF Japantown
December 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Capcom Cup – December 14, 2013 – SF Bay Area
December 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Wake up! Rise and shine on a Saturday morning! It’s game time as the top video game players battle it out. The Capcom Cup is all about Street Fighter madness. Yesterday night at Kidrobot SF we celebrated and participated in a fun Holiday Toy & Food Drive with artist JRYU and cosplayer Vampy Bit Me, but we also caught with CEO/Gamer/DJ Gootecks. Our Ramen host The Eddie chit-chatted away with Gootecks about Capcom Cup and Ultra Street Fighter IV
Custom Dunnies by Local Bay Area SF Artists
October 24, 2013 by 1 Comment
Curated by artist and dunny fan Big C, the custom Dunny event took place at Kidrobot SF.
Kidrobot Dunny Evolved 2013
October 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Our Ramen team showed up for the Kidrobot Dunny Evolved release event at Kidrobot SF retail store. The vinyl collectible toy series features 5 artists: Huck Gee, Frank Kozik, Kronk, McBess and Scott Tolleson, and each artist created 3 different figures for the set.
Kidrobot Dunny Evolved
October 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
On October 10, 2013 – Kidrobot launches Series 3 of Dunny Evolved 3″ vinyl toys. Each artist picked in this Dunny Evolved line-up created 3 dunny designs.
Kidrobot x Marvel Labbits and Frank Kozik
September 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Last week in SF, our Ramen crew went to a special Kidrobot event with artist/designer Frank Kozik and his Marvel Labbit series.
Kidrobot x Street Fighter Series 2 Release
August 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday was the release of Kidrobot’s Street Fighter Series 2 vinyl figures and our Ramen team was at the Release Party to cover the event. We had a blast trading, buying, playing Street Fighter and just having fun talking about geeky toys in general.
Future Flicks: Man from Reno
August 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Here’s a sneak peek trailer of Danny Boyle’s latest film project: Man from Reno.
Kidrobot Dunny 2013 Release with Julie West and Scott Tolleson
June 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Our Ramen team kicked it all day at the Kidrobot SF store in Haight-Ashbury as Kidrobot released their new 2013 Dunny series. The day was long and the lines were super long as Dunny fans eagerly await to buy blind boxes and cases hoping to chase their favorite artist created Dunny and the “black” limited Andrew Bell Dunny.
Kidrobot Dunny 2013 Release Day Party
June 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Kidrobot’s biggest product release of the year is their Dunny series and for 2013 select artist from around the world helped in creating this collectible toy vinyl set.
Blocumentary with Brian Flynn
May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
He’s a designer, artist and collector – he’s Brian Flynn of Hybrid Design and Super 7. In this short docu, Flynn talks about how he got into collecting Japanese monster toys, LEGOs and his inspirations from just designing.
Kidrobot Street Fighter 2-packs!
April 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We are at the Kidrobot Release & Swap party in San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury store. Kidrobot launch their new Street Fighter 2 packs! Our Ramen hosts Edward Ballar & Ramon Angel check out the Kidrobot SF 2-pack party.
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Spotlight #7: Comedy Bodega
September 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Retrenders Spotlight stopped by Esta Noche nightclub in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District for Comedy Bodega, a weekly comedy fest that brings local and national talent to the intimate stage.
For the last seven seasons, on every Thursday at 8pm, Esta Noche has opened its doors to Bay Area comedy seekers…completely FREE OF CHARGE.
Retrenders pinned down host and producer, Marga Gomez, to discuss what makes Comedy Bodega an attractive platform for many Bay Area comics.
Muji Stationery Landscape
August 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I just can’t wait until Muji opens up in SF so I’ve been busy getting familiar with their product line. Once they open their door, I will be so there with my wallet in hand.
Sanrio x Street Fighter
July 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Kaskade’s Freaks of Nature Tour
July 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you haven’t been able to attend Kaskade’s Freaks of Nature Tour here in North America, then check this video out by Kaskade’s YouTube channel:
Black Scale Summer 2012 Collection
June 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Black Scale repping the West Coast style with their latest Summer 2012 collection named “Hell on Earth.”
Summer 2012 Collection – “Hell on Earth” by Black Scale
A Shift to the Chunky!
June 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Walking around San Francisco, I have noticed a shift from the classic staple of sleek aviator-type shades to a thicker, bolder, and (some may say) “geekier” eyewear.
SF-based eyewear company, Mayfourteenth, has melded a classic 60s look with modern details and materials. The look is a fresh, summery (and springy) take on urban eyewear….locally made, and nationally sported.
A Must for the SF Gentleman: On the Fly
May 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Want a men’s boutique that caters to various “Lifestyles” (Seriously….they include Wall Street, Professor, Sportsman, Old School, Hipster or derivative, thereof)?
Then On the Fly is just within reach in SF’s Financial District.
On the Fly
Spotlight Ep# 2: The Flamenco Room @ Thirsty Bear Brewing Company
May 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Local, organic brew…tasty tapas…a flamenco show!
Host Al Morales headed to Thirsty Bear Brewing Company in the City’s SOMA district to focus on a Bay Area artistes extraordinaires – Melissa Cruz and Kerensa DeMars. These performers have captivated audiences, locally and abroad, with their precision taconeo (footwork) and their fiery presence. Al sat down with Melissa and Kerensa to discuss their art, their style and their processes of performing flamenco.
Spotlight #1: Dog Friendly Places
April 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Happy Hour Dog Bar!
Welcome to our debut Retrenders Spotlight episode! Our host Al Morales takes us around San Francisco for dog friendly places.
Retrenders @ Wekfest SF 2012
February 26, 2012 by 2 Comments
Without further ado – here are the video packages we shot from Wekfest SF 2012 on Sunday Feb. 19th. Our Retrenders team had some tech issues (who said Apple is perfect?), but onward and forward with vids of cool cars, hot girls, and interviews from Wekfest SF 2012.
Models and models!
Johnny Moreno
Edward Ballar
GuestContributor
kellyannbrooke
Ramon Angel
Al Woo
Stephen Jang
SW biko
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