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OriginalFake – KAWS Companion “Passing Through” Vinyl Figure Brown | Release Reminder

Because the news came to light on April 1st, few were suspicious at first of it being an elaborate April Fools’ hoax. No longer the case now as OriginalFake, KAWS, and Japan’s MEDICOM TOY get ready to launch the brown version of KAWS Companion “Passing Through” Vinyl … READ MORE

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BEAMS To Open Flagship Store In Taipei, Taiwan

In the footsteps of UNIQLO, Carhartt WIP, and more recently Stussy, Japanese retail giant BEAMS is getting ready to open its first flagship store in Taipei City, Taiwan. Already in other cities of the Greater China region like Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, the opening of BEAMS … READ MORE

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NIGO – Rare Toys + Collectibles Online Auction

Labeling NIGO as just a collector is an understatement, since he has amassed enough vintage products to open several museums of his own. He is usually on the receiving end of auctions, but for the first time he will be offering his prized possession on an online … READ MORE

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mastermind JAPAN x MEDICOM TOY – Chrome Silver + Gold Chogokin BE@RBRICK 400% + 1000% | Preview

If you missed out on the mastermind JAPAN x MEDICOM TOY BE@RBRICK 400% and 1000% figures, here is your chance to pick up the much-coveted toys. Last month, they launched the black versions, but there is an official confirmation on the Chogokin BE@RBRICK alongside reports of 100%, … READ MORE

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mastermind JAPAN x ONE PIECE x BEAMS – Desktop Real McCoy Figure

Having announced its retirement this season, mastermind JAPAN is still dropping high profile collaborations on a monthly basis. Surely, this must be one of the last toy collaborations, particularly if you are a ONE PIECE anime fan who may have collected their previous collaboration figures. This particular … READ MORE

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LOOK/SEE x G.I. Joe Sunglasses Collection

As the Basketball Product Line manager at Nike, Kyle Yamaguchi drew on his personal history as an ’80s kid to initiate a Nike collaboration with Hasbro on a G.I. Joe collaboration. Three years later, in the role of founder and CEO for his own LOOK/SEE sunglass brand, … READ MORE

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Stussy Taipei – Grand Opening | Event Recap

Quipped with a gold-plated scissor, Hong Kong entertainer Edison Chen attended yesterday’s ribbon cutting event to mark the official opening of Stussy Taipei. Situated at the heart of Taipei’s trend setting Da’an District, the shop will not only be Taiwan’s first Stussy store but Asia’s first stand … READ MORE

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Stussy Taipei – A First Look

The first of its kind outside of Japan here in Asia, Stussy is getting ready to open its newest Chapter Store in the city of Taipei. Situated at the heart of Taipei’s Eastern District, or officially known as Da’an District, a bustling neighborhood filled with luxury apartments, … READ MORE

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BAPE x Transformers – Optimus Prime – 2013 Special Edition Figure

A Bathing Ape joins up with the Transformers franchise for the third year in a row, once again resulting in a collection that features a special-edition Optimus Prime figure from Takara Tomy. Following up on 2011′s green camo motif and an understated grey for 2012, this year’s … READ MORE

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Ferrari Formula 1 in Lego Form

Remember Zack the Lego Manic? Even with all his crazy, Lego-induced antics, he’s got nothing on this 1:1 scale Ferrari F1 made entirely out of Legos. Unveiled just a week away from the official start of the 2013 Formula One World Championship season, which starts with the … READ MORE