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Black Lightning F/W '07 Collection - The people behind Kicks/Hi recently launched a new BMX inspired brand - Black Lightning. Their first collection, the Fall/Winter 2007 collection, has just arrived. It consists of t-shirts and New Era caps. Especially the word "lightning" has been taken quite literally and appears on almost every t-shirt and the caps. Nevertheless the graphics are strong and also details such as 3M prints have been used.

Reebok Chain Gang Pack - Although much of the retros these days take a lot of heat for not releasing products to their truest original form, Reebok has changed things up for the better with their latest Chain Gang pack. Involving some of Reebok's most classic releases, each model incorporates a special "Play Dry" inner lining. The "Play Dry" technology allows for proper moisture management and also includes an anti-microbial footbed. Available in the first quarter of 2008 at select retailers.

Neighborhood Voice of a Generation Collection - Neighborhood has just released a look into the 3rd drop for their 2007 Fall/Winter Voice of a Generation Collection. As the temperature in the foreseeable future dips, NBHD has concentrated this release on a lot of outerwear leathers and jackets. This release also involves knits as well as denim and accessories. Look for these to hit NBHD stockists worldwide.

Mishka "Tentacle Assault" New Era - Mishka will be releasing three New Eras this week including the "Tentacle Assault" cap which has never been viewed before. The "Tentacle Assault" New Era is fully embroidered along the crown with the Mishka tentacle pattern, which was featured on the lining of many of the brands Fall 07 pieces. For extra style, it also has a satin contrast lining.    Mishka stockists will also be receiving two other models with their New Era shipments: the navy blue rip-stop waterproof version of the "Boney M" cap and the much anticipated "Keep Watch" glow in the dark cap. All three New Eras will debuting at the Mishka pop-up shop this Friday in NYC and available at the Mishka online shop next week.

Nike Gore-tex Dunk High - Regardless of the conditions, these Nike Gore-Tex Dunk Highs will surely get you through any trek without leaving you with cold wet feet. Recent Dunk Highs utilizing Gore-Tex features a more stream-line one-piece upper however these went the more traditional route and were pieced together accordingly. No word yet on a release date.

Futura Laboratories 2007 Fall Collection - Here's the latest release from artist Futura 2000's label Futura Laboratories. Some classic Futura symbols have been applied to a series of hoodies as well as some new designs. Also recently unveiled are camo button-up shirts featuring selective use of camo and a Pointman plush pillow. Available soon at Futura Laboratories dealers.

Fashion's Next Big Bang - The Future of Bape - Portfolio magazine recently did an extensive feature outlining the rise to prominence of A Bathing Ape. Going into detail about the solid foundation and business plan created by Bape's creator, Nigo, the article also covers the complexity regarding Bape's popularity. Although Bape has achieved super stardom in Japan in the past, it has now reached a point where in some realms Bape has become the laughing stock of the fashion community.

AF1 Fusions: AF1 x AirMax 95 - To accompany the many Nike Air Force 1 Hybrids for the near future, here are another creation behind the "hybrid" doors between the AF1 model and Air max 95 and it's most famous color scheme, "Neons." They pretty much look like AF1's with a little cosmetic changes here and there such as the "3M," sole and obviously the tongue. Nike did slap these with a "Premium" lable which is great since they'll have the premium grade leather but in the same token bad for our pockets since they'll be in the $200 range.

Devilock x CLOT x Levi's 501 - The latest venture between Asian brands Devilock and CLOT involve a teaming up with the quintessential denim brand Levi's to create a special hippy and rock&roll inspired 501 denim. The classic straight leg cut includes extensive distressing and patches. 200 pairs for men and 50 pairs for women will release on Friday, November 16th.

Samurize x Devilock - Earlier this year, Japanese label Devilock and Samurize teamed up to create a special shirt utilizing technical fabric. They have come together once again to release a long-sleeve soccer jersey alongside a branded soccer ball. Much like it's predecessor, the long-sleeve kit is constructed with quick-drying fabric offering a formidable choice should you decide to hit the pitch. The items are currently on pre-order via Eproze with a release set for December.

Methamphibian x GelaSkin - Artist and sneaker customizer Methamphibian teamed up with Gelaskin, the brand that dresses your gadgets. Methamphibian and GelaSkins iPod, Phone, Laptop will release "Winter", "Hellcat", "Poison". All three designs will be available for your iPods, iPhone, RAZR Phones as well as all Laptop sizes. The Series will release this Sat Oct 20 at 12:00 am (EST) at www.music-skins.com/methamphibian. There will only be 50 pieces produced for each design. All iPods & phone models are $20 + S/H and all Laptop sizes are $40 + S/H.

Ends : A New Standard Of Bling - A lot of brands are trying to capitalise on clothing accersories, but none have really pulled it off. Now we come across Ends, a new brand that wants to change the way you wear a hoody, shoes, sneakers, etc. The brand specializes in accessories to put on your laces/straps. We are very impressed by the quality and attention to detail in their work. Their debut collection features pieces in 18k black gold with black diamonds and 24k yellow gold with white diamonds and white diamond bridal. Via Gourmet. If you are into adding some bling to your outfit, this is definitely as good as it gets, and in a much subtler way than what we see out there so far. Until now none of the other brands could really establish itself in this market, thus it will be interesting to see how Ends will perform. Expect Ends to appear next month at finer stores near you. Also their website will be launching soon.

dreamGEAR Lava Glow for PS3 - If you can't seem to overcome your opponent in any game genre on the PS3, then perhaps it is time you pick up the dreamGEAR Lava Glow wireless controller for Sony's latest console. This peripheral is a pain to the eyes in terms of design, and it could distract your opponent long enough to open a window of opportunity for you to beat him/her to the killer blow. This liquid-filled controller actually glows, and works on the 2.4GHz RF band. While the product touts itself to be the "most comfortable controller ever created," it will require some gaming sessions with it before a conclusion can be reached. Each dreamGEAR Laval Glow ships with motion sensing gyroscopes and will be available in either red or blue colors, retailing for $34.99 a pop.

Hello Kitty AK-47 - Remember the Pink Shotgun? Apparently they weren't hitting the Japanese Tween market. This should help. Available for $1072.95.

Reebok Voltron Pack & Toys - The Reebok Voltron Pack is dropping all around the globe and has  been much anticipated. Now we can for the first time have a real close look at what to expect. The pack consists of overall five sneakers. Each sneaker comes in a nice box with them the matching toy. All five toys can then actually be assembled into one big robot, thus collecting the entire pack might actually be worth it. Caliroots will be releasing the pack tonight with a party as of 7pm European time. 9pm European time the pack will go up in their online store. Also they will be releasing a special t-shirt along with the sneakers.

Video Of The Day - Goalie Scores : If he didn't let in the first 3 goals this coulda beena winna!




October 17th
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Goodfoot 2007 Fall T-Shirts - Here's a look at some upcoming pieces from Canadian sneaker boutique Goodfoot's 2007 Fall collection. The latest Goodfoot tees draw inspiration from classic films such as Gremlins and Jaws, pay tribute to fallen heroes such as James Brown (R.I.P. 1933-2006) and in collaboration with Ransom, give all you fixed-gear riders something special to wear while you're mashing your bike through traffic. Providing "attitude" and "lousy service" since 2003, the new tees will be available this weekend at all Goodfoot locations.

Nike Court Force Low - Here you see one of the latest Nike Court Force Low releases. It comes in colors that most of your should be familiar with from the Diamond Dunk SB's. A nice mix of patent leather, patent perforated leather and also a good portion of croc skin make this Court Force Lo a hot release. The grey/anthracite/black colors are definitely looking good. Expect these to get into stores this month.

Shadow Conspiracy F/W '07 Collection Released - Shadown Conspiracy has nicely grown over the past couple of years and rather quickly expanded their collection. At this point in time they already offer t-shirts, hoodies, caps, and a wide range of accessories. Their new Fall/Winter 2007 collection is getting into stores right now. Stores carrying the new collection include Union NY, Greyone, In4mation, Dark Initiative "formerly Recon SF", 5&A Dime, Digital Gravel, Beta, East West, Turn Table Lab, Fat Lace, Pedestrian, El Mercado, Workmens, True East, The Grandeur, Goliath and others.

adidas Materials of the World Womens Arosa Hi - In conjunction with the adidas Materials of the World collection comes this latest Peruvian inspired boot. The tall boot shape of the Arosa is a tribute to ponchos, a mainstay in the rural parts of Peru. Spanish colonial influences can also be seen within the design. As you traverse up the body of the boot, you will find tradition 17th century cushma (traditional cotton tunic) stitchings. Available now at Overkill.

Leader Chicago x New Era Caps - Leaders 1354 Chicago once again got together with New Era to make some fresh New Era caps. For the first time the store does not use their usual 4 letter logo on the front and uses a simple font based logo.

Nike "10AC" Collection - The partnership of Uno Caol Showten and Nike Japan continues as they get ready to release the new "10AC" collection. The collection consists of both sneakers and apparel. In terms of sneakers they will release a Footscape Woven Chukka in a black/white colorway and a white Trainer Dunk with plaid and red accents. As with the last Court Force release of the collection, they keep it premium but subtle and base the sneakers around the color white. An entire range of apparel is coming along including technical jackets with plaid accents, hoodies, shorts, training suits, and also t-shirts, beanies and long-and shortsleeve shirts.

New Chuck Anderson/NoPattern Prints Released - Check out artist Chuck Anderson of NoPattern. Some of you might have seen his work also on his recent collaboration on a New Era cap with Reason Clothing for their Fall 2007 collection. The artist released three prints. 'Godlike' and 'Places You Can't Imagine' are reissues of previously sold out pieces, reformatted to an 18x24 size. 'Heavenlike' is a new print which comes in the format 36x24. All prints are signed by the artist.

Wearable Airbag Reduces Risk of Death By Motorcycle - This is an ingenious idea and we're not surprised that this wearable airbag is a product of Japanese technology and design. Originally designed as a safety vest for construction workers in Japan, it has been adapted into the 'Impact Jacket' that can save your ass: "Maryland motorcyclist Joseph McPhatter was the first (involuntary) rider to use the jacket in a crash, as he flew 100 feet through the air and hit the pavement at an estimated speed of 140 miles per hour. His injuries were minor." Question is, will this turn motorcyclists into even bigger thrill seekers and speed junkies than most of them already are? Probably! If you knew you could cheat death, chances are you're going even more balls to the wall than ever before.

Best And Worst 80s Cartoon Movie Concepts - Cardboard Monocle have put together a superb list of 10 of their best and 10 of their worst movie ideas for remakes of retro cartoons. With retro cartoons becoming more and more popular with a huge thanks to the awesome Transformers movies I wonder how many of these cartoons will one day be a movie.

Acme Unveils Folding Multi Display for Gamers & Geeks - The folding multi display is also great for carrying with you wherever you go, so your work performance doesn't suffers in case you are addicted to working on multi screen or even if you are a hardcore gamer. No word on spec list or price is available except it will hit the market in 2008.

tokidoki - Cactus Friends: Bruttino and Carina - First unveiled at the tokidoki party held last Saturday (10.13.07) at Yoyamart in NYC, these two cactus feline vinyls (2") are the newest additions to tokidoki's Cactus Friends line toys from STRANGEco. Bruttino (blue) and Carina (white) are slated to drop in late November / early December. You'll note that these are not simple colorways of one another -- besides the slightly different sculpts, each has a distinct face and Carina has a fish barrette.

Video Of The Day - StreetFighter vs. Kid - Round One. Fight! (But no Double Freeze or your paying me back!!)





October 16th
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"NY Don't Love You" T-Shirt - Here an ironic take on the classic "I Love NY" t-shirt. Kounterpart Studio presents the "NY DONT LOVE YOU" t-shirt. It is now available for men and women and goes for 20 USD. Also you can submit stories on the topic "why nyc does not love you?" and they will then post it on their blog!

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Barneys New York x Nixon 51-30 - Since Nixon's inception ten years ago, they have become a mainstay for timepieces in the active lifestyle market, boasting a series of impressive endorses. Barneys New York has teamed up with Nixon to create a collection of impressive watches for the upcoming Holiday season. Keeping in tune with ecological ideology of Barneys, Nixon made a note of it to create some pieces which incorporated hemp and stainless steel as well as donating proceeds from the sale to Project Blue, an organization which funds the ocean conservation group, Surfrider.

Nike Dunk Lo CL - ACG Inspired - An interesting new Nike Dunk Lo dropped these past couple of days. The ACG Inspired colorway features colors and materials that are inspired from Nike's ACG collection and the Dunk also features a splattered sole. The upper is made up of brown tones in suede and the baby blue lining is a nice contrast to that.

Afro Samurai x XLarge T-shirt - XLarge Japan has teamed up with the hit animated series Afro Samurai to create this limited edition t-shirt. Featuring Samuel L. Jackson as the lead character, the story revolves around Afro Samurai as he attempts to avenge his father's death and become "Number One". Each episode of Afro Samurai is rumored to run Japanese animated network GONZO 1 million dollars per episode, a record for the company. The t-shirts will release in late October, however they are currently available for pre-order. The price is set at ¥4,830 (approximately $41 USD).

Official Ballistic & 3M Fiited Caps - Official is pleased to announce the release of it's Ballistic/3M fitteds set for a street date of November 9th, 2007. Striving to constantly set precedence and apply atypical materials to their fitted silhouette, they have now broken new ground with this drop by utilizing 9oz Ballistic Nylon for the crown and visor and 3M Reflective Fabric (8905) as a detail feature for the sandwich bill and top button. Symbolically these fitteds make your head bulletproof. The set consists of overall two caps - Neu Trojan and Go Ballistic. The Neu Trojan features the UNI-AKorn logo. The horn is the nozzle of an AK-47 with the horse's mane and tail composed of automatic weapon silhouettes as well. Go ballistic is the minimal approach to ballistic fitted headwear. The plain black fitted is a classic and by adding 3M, contrast red stitch and ballistic nylon the cap stays subtle with a twist.

Justice vs. Revolver Belt - By now you all should know about the close relationship between Japanese brand Revolver and French Record Label Ed Banger Records. Every season several pieces come out in collaboration. Now Justice, one of the most successful bands under the Ed Banger Records roof also collaborated with Revolver on the "Justice vs. Revolver" belt. It has now been released in Japan at Eproze.

The 'Warhol of Japan' Hits LA - Japanese pop art sensation, Takashia Murakami's Retrospective opens up at the end of this month at the LA Museum of Contemporary Art (October 29 to be exact). The exhibit will feature the artist's paintings, drawings, and not only show that line of Louis Vuitton handbags he did, but also house a Louie store in the middle of the exhibit. The artist has been keeping very busy since working for the famous fashion house. You may remember that soccer ball he created as well as those skate decks for Supreme. Some of his recent work has even crossed over into the Hip Hop world, with the artist designing Kanye's Graduation cover and his artwork appearing extensively in Jay Z's new "Blue Magic" video.

Bo Jackson Dunks - Because there isn't enough Dunks out. Yeh...

levelHead interactive cube game - levelHead is an interactive cube game cobbled together by Julian Oliver from New Zealand. The thrust of the idea is extremely simple - its internal software detects the cube's motion, where a set of digital cameras are then used to display an appropriate image depending on your current response. This means tilting the hexahedron in a certain manner will send the walker in the said direction, where the main aim of levelHead is to exit the virtual maze within. Looks like this could be the 21st century Rubik's Cube for kid worldwide, or they could look at it and think it too hard, preferring instead for mind-numbing shooters like Halo 3.

Skintile Electronic Sensing Jewelry - Now here's an interesting concept concerning body adornments that actually feature emotional and physiological sensing. Dubbed the Skintile Electronic Sensing Jewelry, it explores "a range of functionalities in new product forms that are playful, sensual, mood affected, bio activity stimulated, and arousal enhancing. It is a semi disposable, bio compatible, non-allergenic, breathable, mass customizable, self contained body worn accessory". Designed by Philips Design, I wonder whether such jewelry will ever hit the market in the next couple of years.

Nissan to Unveil 2007 Mobile Office Concept - Nissan is back with another mobile office concept for the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show after their glamorous science-lab themed 2006 Nissan Terranaut. This one too hides a full mobile office in the rear targeting ocean photographers, this year. The NV200 concept features rugged-looking exterior with a traditional box-like storage space in the rear with impressive interiors. "The interior is created to combine efficiency and a human touch, mentally refreshing its occupants when traveling to or from a job site." The rear pod accommodates all the equipments a professional ocean photographer needs including a a remote control panel for a spider camera, as well as equipment for organizing and editing photographs and images while on assignment apart from a variety of diving gear including flippers, oxygen tanks and an underwatersea scooter. But, don't let the rugged looks despise you for this aesthetic mobile office concept counts in the LCV class.

MAD - 8" Ninja Dunny Release - MAD's heading out on a three cities in three days signing tour for his new 8" Ninja Dunny from Kidrobot. He'll be hitting KR NYC on Wednesday October 17th, KR LA on Thursday October 18th, and then will be in San Francisco on the 19th for the reopening of the Kidrobot SF location. Each release/signing event runs from 6 to 8 PM. Armed with katana and shuriken accessories, MAD's Ninja Dunny will officially drop on Thursday, October 18th in the standard blood-splattered white edition for $50. Mixed in with the white editions are the chase black editions (1 in 12). Finally, Kidrobot has also made a red edition -- at this point its unclear when and how this one is going to drop. Reasonable speculation is that the red may be first available for the SF reopening -- though we're a little skeptical it'll be an SF exclusive per se. So just for the fun of it... let's totally guess and say the Red drops first on the 19th at KRSF and then is available shortly thereafter as a KR exclusive.

Video Of The Day - Backflip Cliff Dive : I remember *trying* to do this off of the tower at Auburn pools. Red. Back.




October 15th
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Nike SB for October 2007 - Much of Nike SB's October releases seem to have been overshadowed by the "What The Dunk" sneaker. The sneaker, something originally conceived as being fake was proved as legitimate with the debut of Nike SB's big screen creation Nothing But The Truth. GOODS in Seattle recently received their shipment for October, which includes a "Deck" Dunk High, "Lebanon" Blazer, Air Zoom Tre and Air Classic SB. Check your local SB dealer for these arrivals.

Aki Hoshino x Kiks TYO AJ Wings & Yo! Kiks T-shirts - Japanese sneaker-crazed label Kiks TYO has just opened up pre-orders on their international site for items previously unavailable outside of Japan. These t-shirts include the AJ Wings Tee and the YO! Kiks Tee. Both designs feature popular Japanese bikini model Aki Hoshino in some sultry poses in reference to some of iconic moments in sneaker culture. The AJ Wings Tee is inspired by Michael Jordan's famous 1986 Wings poster while the Yo! Kiks Tee refrences trading cards issued in 1991 of MTV Yo! Raps. Both tees will be available for pre-order up until Friday, October 12th. Retail for each shirt will ring in at ¥6,825 (approximately $58 USD).

Leilow 2007 Autumn/Winter Fur New Era 59Fifty Fitted Caps - The unconventional use of fur is the highlight of the latest series of New Era 59Fifty caps from the boutique Leilow. Three different styles were created, black fur (silver satin lining), gray fur and plaid fur (bronze satin lining). These will release at Leilow on Monday, October 15th while Leilow accounts should receive their stock shortly.

Swagger 2007 Fall/Winter Collection - Japanese label swagger has just released some new items as part of their latest collection. This drop of items includes a wide variety of items such as jackets, sweaters, t-shirts, denim and accessories. This collection also featured the use of some outside material sources such as Gore-Tex. Available now at swagger's online boutique, choiceisyours.jp.

Nike SB Takashi II Dunk Low - As part of Nike Skateboarding's October release, a new Dunk Low created by Takashi Hosokawa will be released. Back in 2003, Takashi also designed a Dunk Low with a similar black/gold colorway. This 2007 Takashi II features an off black leather upper with a suede toebox. Lasering can be seen on the back panels while a silver Swoosh and a heel tab are also highlights. Check your local SB dealer as these should be dropping within the this month.

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Lupe Fiasco x Dr. Romanelli x Nathan Cabrera x Maharishi - One time Hypebeast blogger, Hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco has joined forces with jacket customizer Dr. Romanelli, artist Nathan Cabrera and British label Maharishi on an upcoming project. No word yet on what this collaboration entails but it should tie in with the December 18th release of Lupe Fiasco's album, "The Cool". Stay tuned for more details as they become available.

Nike Huf Air Max 1 - The Air Max 1, unlike the Air Max 90 offers a slightly more subtle application of the quake print. Fluroscent green accents and a gum sole finish off the sneaker. Check your local Nike dealers for availability.

8FIVE2 x Lodown Magazine x Fiberops Skate Decks - Hong Kong based skate shop 8FIVE2 just released two new skate decks as part of a collaborative project. The two collaborating members include skater Kien "Donger" Lieu/Fiberops and Lodown Magazine. Kien Lieu is considered by many as one of the most promienent Asian American skater in the world and well known for his huge ollies while Fiberops has carved out a proper niche with their rockabilly style garments. Lodown magazine is a lifestyle publication which encompasses various elements of skate, graffiti, music and sports. Both decks are currently available at 8FIVE2 in both 7 7/8" and 8".

Carhartt Allover Print Series - Carhartt Streetwear presents a new series featuring allover print designs. The designs are featured on some classic Carhartt jackets such as the Hooded Sport Jacket (cell print), the Hooded Thermal Lined Zip Jacket (tape print) and the Car-Lux Hooded Thermo Sweat (mud print). Three New Era 59Fifty fitted caps were also created in their own allover print styles as well.

Nike Huf Air Max 90 Premium - Throughout the years, HUF has worked together with Nike to create a series of sneakers which included an Air Max 1, Air Max 90, Air Trainer 1/Dunk High SB among others. The latest project to materialize between these two features a continuation of their Dunk/AF1 Quake theme with this Air Max 90. Much of the upper includes a quake print throughout. Available at select Nike dealers now.

Kidrobot x Yo Gabba Gabba Toys & Apparel - Kidrobot gets together with television series Yo Gabba Gabba and will be releasing next month apparel as well as toys. The toys will come in 7-inch and 10-inch. Matching that release there will be some Kidrobot Hoodies releasing as well. Until now the brand has managed the fine line of colorful pieces that can still be worn by grown-ups, but with this release we really do feel they are getting into the childrens arena with the clothing.

Alife Fall '07 Apparel - Alife has been a lot in the news lately with some great projects including collaborations with Puma, Timberland, Penfield and this week also Asics. Now the brand has started releasing their Fall 2007 apparel and as usual they have a good mix of classic design, remixes and collaborations. Haven is among the first to have it available. In collaboration with Irak they released a crewneck sweater. Also the Alife Frog design, that was released this season in their footwear collection finds its way onto their apparel. Other releases included classic remixes of the Alife logo on crewneck sweaters and hoodies.

How To Mod A Tank - Not quite sure what is going on but these amazing tank / church is a piece of art.

Toilet-Shaped House... Now That's Classy - Just because you have the resources to build the world's first toilet-shaped house doesn't mean that you should. Then again, if you happen to be Sim Jae-duck, the chairman of the organizing committee of the Inaugural General Assembly of the World Toilet Association, you may have an interest in such a thing. And a guy with a title that long deserves to get his way. The 4,508-sq-foot structure features four deluxe toilets—one of which includes a misting device that helps users "feel more secure" and electronic motion sensors that lift and lower the lid when needed. And if that wasn't hilarious enough, Sim Jae-duck is letting patrons rent the house for an absurd $50,000 a day.

Around View Monitor from Nissan - Nissan's Around View Monitor creates a bird's eye view of the car's surrounding by analyzing images form four different 180-degrees cameras placed on all sides of the vehicle. This is really cool because it lets the driver maneuver with a lot more accuracy… and confidence. The system will debut in Japan with the Nissan Elgrand but should arrive in the USA in the Infinity EX35. There's no doubt that eventually, such systems will be more common.

Terrafugia Transition readies for take-off next year - Flying cars don't seem to be far way. Super Sky Cycle, Moller's M200G Volantor, Urban Aeronautics' X-Hawk and the PAL-V flying car have already gone into production. The next in the line is the Terrafugia Transition flying car. The news of this flying car is there around the blogosphere for around two years and now, they have plans to get the thing flying before the end of next year. This summer, a group of MIT alums demonstrated its folding wing at the annual AirVenture aviation festival in Oshkosh, WI. The light sport aircraft functioned perfectly, and it opened and closed over 500 times. For many years, researchers believed aero-auto hybrid vehicles would be commercial failures but now, MIT scientists are hopeful of being on the way to overcome existing problems. Anyway, the next challenge for the team is to design an engine that can power the $148,000 Terrafugia Transition flying car on the ground and in the air.


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Hoesch Water Lounge - Luxurious chaise lounge and bathtub hybrid - This wonderful tub concept has been designed by NOA Design for Hoesch. The Hoesch Water Lounge is actually a chaise lounge and bathtub hybrid that flawlessly merges the soothing qualities of a lounger and a bathtub into a single product. The fully transparent tub side panels are supported by a metal construction that reveals the exceptional design of the whole thing. The chair features little gaps to allow bubbles that will comfort you. Moreover, the tub filler is integrated into the 1.4 meter high swiveling halogen lamp. I am all impressed with the neat and graceful make of the Hoesch Water Lounge.

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MAD - Dolbee Proto - MAD recently unveiled the proto of the 5" Dolbee Compact Character figure he designed and produced through his new company SOLID Industries for ATP. He'll be taking the first turn on this new platform with his Madness Dolbee dropping at ATP's The Nightmare Before Christmas event (12.7 - 12.9). The figures will come in a boom-box packaging (mockup below) with window [Seen on Octane3 Forum via Clutter Blog].

Video Of The Day - 66 inch jump : This may seem like nothing to a bunch of you, but gives a lot of hope to that 14 yr old kid staring up at the ring in his back yard thinking, one day MF, one day...


October 11th
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Video Of The Day - Iron Soloman vs Math : Wanna Battle?


October 10th
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Public School S/S - Public School are bringing a more measured, intellectual take on raw NY street style. They have previewed their new S/S range, which has a very Japanese high-end sensibility to it. Public School's founders Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne bring a lot of industry pedigree and knowledge to what tey do. Check out Freshness for a mini interview with them for more insight into what Public School's all about.

Alife x Asics Gel Lyte III - Although the runner shoe silhouette of the Alife x New Balance 576 didn't pan out, this unworldly concept with Asics did materialize with the use of the Gel Lyte III running shoe. This creation derives its inspiration from a Godzilla/reptile theme which is definitely one of the more literal sneakerfications of any creature themed sneaker we've ever seen. The toe box features a scaly print while the midsole is designed to represent the teeth. The hanging eye accessories seals the deal. Look for these to release on Monday, October 15th exclusively at Alife locations. Price is set at $200 USD.

Know1edge 2007 Fall Collection Part 1 - Based out of Hong Kong, Know1edge has created a brand which prides itself on clean and simple aesthetics. Beyond the modest designs you will find a wealth of details which ultimately complete the garment. Know1edge also provides a sense style and quality to their products to distinguish themselves from the masses. Seen here is a look at Know1edge's 2007 Fall Collection of jackets and tops, the raw black denim Sato, Grey Smoke F-51, Beige Conroy and Red Plaid. These pieces are currently available at 8five2 and will hit worldwide accounts soon.

Claw Money x Nike Vandal Hi - July brought us the Claw Money x Nike Blazer Pack, the very first Nike Tier 0 pack targeted at women and designed by a woman. Nike has teamed up again with the graffiti artist/fashion designer. This time they worked on the Vandal Hi. This unique partnership between Nike and CLAW Money creates the next level of dialogue between Nike's product and the very culture that has embraced it. "Nike and street art, have been teaming up since day one", says Jesse Leyva, designer for Nike. The Claw Money x Nike Vandal Hi Pack consists of overall 4 sneakers. The Vandal Hi rarely gets special treatments, which makes this pack stand out even more. Here some words by Claw describing the project: "The vandal is my favorite high top of all time! It used to be super rare and finding in a small size (which means girl's sizes to all you collectors out there!) was almost impossible! Now Nike and I am bringing this gem to the ladies, so they can step out in the best! I used a peacock feather to distinguish it as the rare bird it is. You don't just want to be in the flock- Stand up and stand out!!" The Claw Money x Nike Vandal Hi Pack will be released at IHeart in NYC on the 25th of October and then roll out to other Tier 0 stores on the 27th of October.

Crooks & Castles x Canadian Sweater Company "3 Castles" Sweater - Crooks & Castle has teamed up with the Canadian Sweater Company to create a sweater as part of their holiday collection. The 3 Castles Zip Sweater is hand knit with 5 gauge yarn. Utilizing techniques derived from over 200 years of knitting by the Pacific Coast Native Americans, Canadian Sweater Company garments are created to last the test of time through their high level of quality. Look for these to release at your local Crooks & Castle dealers this holiday season.

Futura Laboratories 2007 Fall Collection - Japanese label Futura Laboratories just dropped some of their latest collection through the online retail outlet STLESS. Some of the pieces seen include the Plaid Ring Belt, Twisted Beanie and two shirts, the Neon Character Raglan Tee and the Military Signature Raglan Tee. Available now.

Sneaktip x Lafayette New Era Cap - Sneaktip got together with Lafayette to collaborate on a New Era Cap. The cap comes in black with gold embroideries. It features both brand logos on the front. In the back it features an embroidery of the Brooklyn Bridge and the slogan "Way Out In Brooklyn". The cap will only be released in very limited quantities outside of Japan and the exclusive online retailer for this collaboration will be Karmaloop. Expect the cap to be released some time in November.

Nike SB Brown Elephant Pack - Along with the shoe Nike SB brings its iconic windrunner in a matching colorway, as well as a Nike SB logo t-shirt and a 4 piece leather accessory pack to meet all your head to toe requirements. The pack includes a fitted cap, belt, wallet and iPod case.

Berghaus x Griffin - The Japanese division of outdoor lifestyle company Berghaus teamed up with apparel label Griffin to create a series of jackets for the elements. The collection combines the technologically advanced garments of Berghaus with the design aesthetics of Griffin in one clean package. Look for these pieces to hit the hnyee.store.

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Foosh New Era 59Fifty Fitted Cap - Foosh stepped onto the scene earlier this year with the debut of their in-store collection of t-shirts. Stressing the fun side of things and incorporating elements of their DJ background into various themes, their line released right around the Paris Hilton jail sentence with a Paris parody tee. Seen here is a look at their latest Foosh New Era fitted caps they designed. Aside from the use of conventional wool, they also utilized raw black denim and multi-colored flannel materials to create some clean designs. Available now through their online store.

Vans Syndicate 006 - Mr. Cartoon - The first part of the Vans Syndicate 006 (Fall '07) collection has dropped at select stores around the globe. They released the Sk8 Hi Mr. Cartoon. This is already the second time Vans Syndicate works with the artist, he already appeared in their 001 collection, but at the time on a different sneaker. The Vans Syndicate x Mr. Cartoon Sk8 Hi comes in three colorways - indigo, green and khaki. The sneakers feature the artists artwork embroidered. You can purchase this exciting new sneaker now at 242.

X-girl x Fabrick - Medicom's lifestyle division Medicom Life Fabrick recently collaborated with Japanese female brand X-girl to release a series of products which include a tote bag, mini-duffle and a small toiletry bag among other items. This collaboration was designed by British artist Marcus James, whose previous resume includes the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Chloe and Camilla Staerk.

The Ultimate Star Wars Collection Gallery - You have probably come across tons of Star Wars toy collections but I can guarantee none have been organised as impressively as this Star Wars collection by Josh Budich. He started collecting in 1999 so this may not be the biggest collection around. Upon entering the site you are greeted by a thumbnail gallery of pixel Star Wars characters. By clicking on each thumbnail you open a box of information about the toy along with an image of the toy.

Incredible Hulk Incredible PC Case Mod - The Hulk returns to the scene with most amazing PC case mod I have seen. Wires dangling all over the place would usually be considered a very bad job but with this Incredible Hulk PC case mod you can see why wires left loose can create something so creative and visually stunning. Comics meet PC mods… this is every geeks dream.

Rare flawless blue diamond sells for record-breaking £4 million - This is one of the rarest gems in the world - a 6.04 carat diamond that is fancy vivid blue color and has internally flawless clarity. The expensive stone was bought by a British jeweler for a record-breaking sum of almost £4 million at a Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong. The selling price makes it the most expensive gemstone in the world, per carat, sold at any auction. The flawless blue diamond fetched £650,000 per carat after intense bidding. It also broke 20-year-old record that was held by the Hancock Red, a red diamond which fetched £450,000 per carat at the time. The seller of the extremely rare diamond was a private Asian collector while the buyer was Moussaieff Jewellers in London.

Halloween Goodies by Medicom/Kaws/Qee - Medicom proposes their new Bearbrick set, "Trick or Treat", consisting of a 400% and a 100% Bearbrick. Kaws brings back is skeletons, this time in fluo colorways - overall there will be three colors available. Last but not least the Simpson Qees also got dressed up for Halloween - Bart comes in a skeleton costume!

Dean Bradley - Mainframe Release - Munky King will host the release and signing of Dean Bradley's Mainframe vinyl figure (flier) produced by STRANGEco, on Wednesday October 10th, 2007 from 7 to 11 PM. The evening will feature a retrospective look back at Mainframe with original art, prints, and more chronicling the evolution of Dean's character. Dean also invited fellow Pocketful of Monsters Crew members Angry Woebots and Peekaboo Monster to do some live painting with him for the event. Music will be provided by R-Rated and DJ Colby.

Video Of The Day - Skate Bowl Heaven : I guess there's a first for everythang


Video Of The Day 2 - The Bunny Animation : Sometimes one clip just isn't enough. Damn...



October 8th
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Mighty Healthy Fall/Holiday - CrazySteez has been updated with a photo of all of MH's Fall/Holiday Tees. For those of you who haven't seen them, take a close look at the picture above and expect to see these at your MH retailer soon!

Disney x New Era Fitted - These fitteds are super limited, and when I say super limited I mean 5 hats only 280 of each, and there are only 28 shops that will be carrying these collectibles.

Nike Delta Force - Nike recently released this brightly fashioned red Delta Force. This quickstrike release uses metallic synthetic leather for the toebox as well as suede for the rear panels. Ostrich skin accents can be seen along the gold swoosh and blue heel, with a bit of patent leather as well. Available now at select Nike dealers such as Solebox.

Triumvir Lion Parka - The quilted Lion Parka is a strong piece from Triumvir inspired by medieval chain mail armor. The Lion Parka ties a hint of history with a mix of modernism by using matte pyramid studs and a pocket for the very necessary MP3 player. A subtle sense of sophistication is applied with interchangeable cuff and collar straps combined with a soft satin lined interior. Available in select stores next week and online at triumvir3.com on October, 17th.

Nike AM1 iD - Now With Reptile Leathers - Nike has updated the options for the Nike Air Max 1 iD. They have added reptile leathers to the choice of materials, to be more precise, you can now also choose alligator and croc skin to give your AM1 a more luxurious look. Also they increased the color selection. Definitely a nice addition and materials that until now have not appeared much on this classic sneaker.

DQM Fall '07 Collection Released - Dave's Quality Meat has released today their Fall 2007 collection. The t-shirts come with strong graphics, overall kept simple. The hoodies are very classic this season - two styles, both coming in several colorways and simple logo applications. With the caps they go a bit more crazy and offer strong colors, imagery and more on them.

Sneaker Pimps x JB Classics 2.0 - As the date nears for Sneaker Pimps' largest show of the year in the Big Apple, JB Classics has teamed up once again to create a one of a kind limited edition sneaker for the event. This latest design references some of the same characteristics as the previous collaborative sneaker but in a new redesigned package. A New Era 59Fifity fitted cap is also set to release as well. The multi-colored cap features a lining in the inside of the cap with a map of Australia, a tribute to the birthing grounds of Sneaker Pimps. Sneaker Pimps will hit New York on Friday,

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Nike AF1 "Kool Bob Love" Winter Pack - The pack consists of four sneakers and has two themes. The red and blue ones pay tribute to Puerto Rico, a country that means a lot to Bobbito. The second theme is the Winter Theme, winters of New York City, his home town. The Bobbito "Puerto Rico" Pack will be released the 17th of November. The Bobbito "Winter" Pack will be released the 1rst of December.

NBFG Strawberries & Cream New Era Cap - UK girls streetwear brand Not Bad For A Girl will soon be releasing their first New Era cap and it's one of the funniest we have seen in a while - the Strawberries & Cream cap. NBFG designed the cap for the New Era Sessions, an event where artists and designers could do anything they want with the New Era 5950 Cap, earlier this year. The outcome is what you see here. The New Era London Flagship Store will be holding an exhibition of all the caps created in the Sessions and thankfully the NBFG cap is 1 out of 3 caps from the event that will also be produced in a limited run of 36 pieces and will be on sale during the exhibition in December.

Nikelab Website Launches - Nike recently launched the Nikelab website. The website is dedicated to the collection that we all know as the Tech Pack.

Kanagawa Institute of Technology Develops Robot Suit, Fuels Superhero Fantasies - The Kanagawa Institute of Technology has developed a robotic suit that will aid in the care of elderly individuals who need physical support. The suit, showcased at a trade show in Japan this week, is intended to help personal caregivers lift those they look after, whilst reducing the strain on themselves. The unit takes around 10 minutes to equip properly, is very large and weighs in at 66 pounds. The suit enables potential superheroes to lift a 100Kg mass as if it were 50Kg. For those of you who are not strong at mathematics, that is a 50% decrease in the effective mass!

JVC Introduces The Clapper TV - In addition to their mean-looking 180Hz LCD, JVC has introduced another display technology in progress at this year's CEATEC. Specifically, it's a TV that responds to claps and gestures, or "handclap & gesture recognition TV" as it's officially labeled. You clap your hands 3 times to bring up a round menu screen. A set top camera then tracks your hand, transforming it into a cursor. To click a button, the user just hooks their finger (ala signaling someone has a tiny wiener). Easy!

Yamaha Tesseract Hybrid - The Yamaha Tesseract concept for Tokyo Motor Show is not a motorcycle. Because it's way more awesome than a motorcycle. Featuring 4 wheels for enhanced stability, the frame is apparently still not much bigger than a normal bike. And somewhere in there fits two different engines, one gasoline of undisclosed size and another electrical (to dual impress biker chicks and eco babes, though probably offering some impressive performance payoffs as well). The important note to remember is that the Tesseract is not a motorcycle. Please spread the word and make sure every wife knows it while we pray Yamaha actually puts the...vehicle...into production.

Nissan's Pivo 2 Concept Car Turns Heads & Itself - The Japanese have always been lucky to catch the coolest concept cars. The Pivo 2, from Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., is an advanced electric concept car that will debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. The fully electric vehicle swanks a 360-degree turning cabin, 90-degree turning wheels and employs by-wire technologies for braking and steering. The ultra-compact vehicle can swivel its bubble-shaped cabin and wheels independently to facilitate easy parking at the hard-to-manage parking spots. The cute vehicle can drive sideways as well as forward and has a small robot to assist with navigation.

Jermaine Rogers - 129 Multiple Personalities - Oooh... Jermaine Rogers is releasing his 129 Multiple Personalities Set through his online store on Friday, October 5th 2007 @ 2 PM MDT. First offered as preorders @ SDCC '07, the set features four Veil 129 vinyl figures -- standard, Judgement of the Dero 129, 'Stealth' 129 (clear red vinyl), and GID with red eyes. There are 50 sets total with 20 presold at SDCC -- so that leaves about 30 up for grabs. Each set is $300 per shipping.

Video Of The Day - The Drunk Midget Porn Star : I saw this on Cops last year at 4:30am and always told everyone about it. No one ever believed me. Now, thanks to the wnders of You Tube, you can share my wonderment at the lengths the US Television Industry will go to entertain the masses. Guess i'm guilty too...





October 6th
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Nike SB "What the Dunk" - One of the more anticipated Dunks from Nike SB has recently been released at the premier of Nike's "Nothing But The Truth" film. Even though we showcased these Dunks in our "Nothing But The Truth" preview, here is a closer look at these crazy one of a kind sneaker. For this shoe, Nike SB has combined all the hypest Dunk SB's ever made and mashed it together into one sneaker.

Ontour 2007 Fall Collection - Founded in 2005 by Etienne Dekkers and Remco van der Velden, Ontour had simplistic beginnings as a brand selling t-shirts from out of their car. Road trips around the city would be taken to find the best shops in town. Each season results in a theme which can very much be considered a story. Although some designers claim their design concepts are without bounds, Ontour feel boundaries are necessary to create a concept that works and relates. Each season can be grouped based on their design themes. At the end of the day, Ontour is sure to keep things fun and humorous, something that isn't lacking with this latest collection.

Hewlett Packard x CLOT T-Shirt - For computer company Hewlett Packard's latest "The Computer is Personal Again" campaign, they teamed up with Hong Kong label CLOT to promote their cause. This campaign focuses on the necessity and ease of use of HP machines. The t-shirt includes an abstract art print graphic. The shirts will retail at Hong Kong's Juice, priced at $499 HKD (approximately $64 USD).

Flight Club Tokyo Opening - Flight Club, the sneaker consignment store from NYC opened not too long ago in Los Angeles a second location. If you want to get your hands on a sneaker that is sold out everywhere, chances are you will find it at Flight Club. After a little hint by Hiroshi Fujiwara, it is now confirmed that Flight Club Tokyo, the third location of the iconic sneaker store, will be opening its doors today, October 6th. The store will be opening in the heart of Harajuku.

Mishka 2007 Fall Denim Collection - As part of their 2007 Fall Collection, Mishka recently dropped some new denim pieces. Within the drop are the "My Older Brother's" Denim Jacket and Alexis Raw Selvedge. The jacket features graphics by Derek Riggs, illustrator of Iron Maiden.

Supreme Crest New Era Caps - Most of you should have seen the striped hoodies of the new Supreme Fall/Winter collection, which feature a large Crest logo on the front. Matching those hoodies Supreme has also released these Crest New Era Caps. The caps feature the same Crest logo on the front panels and come in four colorways - red, purple, black and turquoise.

Original Fake Booty Slippers - Original Fake recently updated their website to reflect an all new title picture. Often the picture represents an upcoming release for Original Fake. A few months ago, these slippers were previewed so perhaps it's safe to assume an upcoming release.

UNDFTD Lace Locks - Sneaker boutique UNDFTD will release a series of lace locks featuring some of their well known logos and imagery. Four different styles in the U-MAN, Stencil, Strikes and Play Dirty will be available in three different colors, gold, silver and matte black. Look for these to release on Saturday, October 6th at all US UNDFTD stores.

Nike Court Force Low - Here's a look at an upcoming release from Nike using the Court Force Low as the template for this pack. Both colorways share a black upper with a white midsole and patent accents. Otherwise the sneakers are differentiated by a khaki/mustard/black colorway and a purple/blue/black colorway. No word yet on a release date.

Pendleton x Atmos x Porter Collection - The iconic American brand Pendleton has maintained a long and storied history over the course of almost 150 years of existence. Their Native American inspired motifs have made their way into this latest collection of products with Japanese store/label Atmos and accessories makers Porter. The collection features a Messenger Bag, Daybag, Wallet and Coin Case. Each model contains two different colorways. Pre-orders have begun while the items will release on October 12th.

KRINK x Alife T-shirt - Graffiti artist Krink recently revealed a shirt he cooked up in collaboration with Alife. The purple shirt features a life-like replication of his infamous KRINK markers. Look for the shirt to release in Spring of 2008.

Everybody Loves Chocolate- II - LG has shown a new home theater system called HT972TR (horrible name) that looks seemingly like their "chocolate" line of cellphones. The front feature a tactile interface and it is designed with a shiny black. Oh and it has some technical merits too: 1080p upscaling and reads DivX videos in addition of most popular digital file formats from any CD/DVD based media. Finally, the sound has to come out somewhere and it does it (theoretically) in style with "Virtual Sound Matrix", LG's surround sound.

elkin n52te SpeedPad Gaming Keyboard - Belkin just launched their n52te gaming keyboard aimed at first person shooter (FPS) and real-time strategy (RTS) gamers. The devices is supposed to reduce your response time by keeping all the relevant buttons as close to your fingers as possible. The said buttons are programmable indeed, and it is even possible to save multiple player profiles, in case you share it with a friend. The device is quite sleek looking, but I'd recommend Belkin to use a decent product name – this one sucks. "n52te" is even worse than Samsung's cellphone names. Available in November 2007 in the US ($70), Europe (50 to 70 Euros), Australia ($100), and Korea (69000KRW) and February 2008 in Asia, Canada, and Latin America

American Express Black Card - Mysterious, Exclusive, and Expensive - The black card of American Express is indubitable one of the most exclusive cards of the world. The rumors say that that the card is made of Titanium and that it will set off metal detectors in the airport. Its early versions might have been made of plastic but, currently cards are made of some type of heavier metal material. There are around 17,000 people who are Centurion card holders and since American Express is in no mood to tell the names, we can't figure out who has one and which celebrities are enjoying it. The history behind the AMEX Black card is somewhat mysterious. Reports of an "invite only credit card" from American Express came into light as early as the late 1980s. Moreover, a Wall Street Journal article spoke of a rumored credit card especially for AMEX's high end client el. It brought to the public notice in October of 1999 when the American Express credit card dubbed Centurion (or the AMEX Black card) was released.

Baby-Eating Crocodile @ Baby Tattooville - Baby Tattooville attendees will receive a special artist colorway of Amanda Visell's Baby-Eating Crocodile mini figure priror to the release of the Vivisect Playset series. This special colorway (regular is blue) will be very hard to come by when the full series drops in the winter from STRANGEco. Very nice -- the faux wood effect is cool. Amanda has another Baby Tattoovile release -- her Carnivorous Giraffe Resin figure and print set which is limited to 25 sets @ $250 each.

Video of The Day - Insane Contortionist : But can she Pop, Lock & Drop It? Me'thinks not...