Created as part of an awareness program titled “Love the Earth and the Sea” for the sustainable and eco-friendly use of the world’s oceans, two of G-Shock’s higher-end models, the Frogman (green) and the Gulfman (yellow/black) each color was chosen based on aquatic sea life in various facets. Available next month at select G-Shock dealers.
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Graphic designer Jun Watanabe and vinyl toy exhibition Subcarism have teamed up to create two items to help commemorate this year’s show. Known for a wide palette of colors and a surreal approach to aesthetics, Jun Watanabe’s efforts are seen on both a t-shirt and a skate deck. The event thrown by FTC and intheyellow will showcase the whole Japanese vinyl movement since the mid 60s and will kick things off on May 29th.
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Sports watchmaker Suunto is going upscale and presents their Elementum Collection. Definitely a nice and much needed move from the brand. Their large scale watches were already a success in the lifestyle sector and now they are planning to take it over with this new collection.
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This Mister Cartoon x Nike Air Force 1 offers a black and yellow glimpse at the past inside the present. This time around, the details have been laser-etched, including a spider webbed toe and Los Angeles cityscape plus flowy lines on the side panels. The Swoosh is a smooth gradient from black to yellow that inverts the transition between side and rear panels, while an ‘LA’ embroidery on the rear quarter completes the look.
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As far as design concepts, Bless has to be one name that sets a really strong tone for originality. Here is one creation that extends the boundaries with a simple idea completely turned upside down and delivered with great distinction. Featuring a mink furr this USB stick does a lot more than store your files, it is an extension of creativity.
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Comic book artist and character creator Camilla d’Errico is releasing her first-ever plush fashioned after the cute yet evil character, KURO, from her self-published book, Tanpopo. Kuro, aka Poodle, is the willing and scheming companion who has promised Tanpopo love, happiness and human emotion. Don’t let his cuteness fool you; he is after Tanpopo’s soul! Both Plush and Tanpopo book are now available for US$15 and US$10.99 respectively.
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After releasing McSupersized figures in various sizes and color ways, Ron English delivers his latest deluxe edition offering at a huge 3FT tall, crafted by Hobby Master’s Rommel Chua. These deluxe fiberglass figures are available at Opera Gallery, De La Barracuda, Toy Tokyo and MINDstyle ATS direct. Limited to only 30 pieces worldwide, the figure is surely to be highly sought after and collectible. MINDstyle’s Deluxe McSupersized Me by Ron English ships mid- June for a $2,000.
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Element has teamed up with famed guitar smith Neal Moser to create the Metal Gods deck series. Moser, who has designed guitars for Jimi Hendrix, David Crosby, and the Byrds, lent his hand to both a Bam Margera and Mike V deck which feature hand drawn, foil detailed drawings of his guitars on Element Featherlight construction boards. Each “Metal Gods” deck comes with an entry card to win one of the actual guitars hand signed by Moser, Bam, and Mike V. You can buy one right now at the online Element Store.
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Seattle based skateboard brand Manik continues to present strong capsule collections. This time they present Manik Vegas. As usual the line consists of both skateboard decks and t-shirts, in this case celebrating Sin City.
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Take a good look at an interesting unreleased sample of the Nike Blazer Hi – FC Barcelona. It comes in white leather, with striped blue terry cotton on the back, neon yellow Swoosh and two tags that cannot hint the association with the Spanish soccer club. The sneaker is now available at Mentalkicks.
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