fragment design and MEDICOM TOY have upped the ante for the special edition World Wide Tour 2 BE@RBRICKS. These large BE@RBRICKS are wearing an outer layer which looks like an innocent rabbit. Complete with bunny ears, the white and pink fluffy creation has one interesting surprise. When the external layer is taken off, it reveals a menacing wolf figure hiding inside. These BE@RBRICKS come in 400% and 1000% sizes, and are currently available as pre-order on Project 1/6 online store, although unfortunately they are not able to ship overseas. Both of these figures are scheduled for release on Monday, December 12th.

As shoppers along the East Coast begin to sum up the “dent” they created in their wallet this Black Friday. The shopping day is just getting started along the Mid-West, West Coast, and beyond. Same as the previous round-up, we tally a roster of sales and deals taking place today and this weekend, with a focus on the regions west of the Eastern Seaboard, all in the hope to ease the ensuing chaos on shoppers this Black Friday. To better organize the vast information we gathered, this impromptu list of sales will be divided into general geographical zones first, then grouped into large metropolitan areas.

*NOTE* Since we had hundreds of lead to follow-up, most likely we will miss some retailers by accident. If we miss any sale events, simply add it on via: the Comment Section below.

are resting in front of the television and feeling the effect of Thanksgiving dinner. Some of you are planning a Commando-like raid with precision for the slew of Black Friday sales. For the latter, we have created a roster of sales and deals to take place tomorrow in the hope to ease the ensuing chaos. To better organize the vast information we gathered, this impromptu round-up of sales will be divided into 2 general geographical zones first – East Coast and West Coast. Then it will be grouped into large metropolitan areas. First up will be the East Coast region.

*NOTE* Since we had hundreds of lead to follow-up, most likely we will miss some retailers by accident. If we miss any sale events, simply add it on via: the Comment Section below.

If there is a CONVERSE Jack Purcell of a specific design, you need to look no further to find its Chuck Taylor All Star counterpart nearby. As a part of this winter’s CONVERSE Hunting Club collection from CONVERSE Japan, the MEDICOM TOY BE@RBRICK x CONVERSE Chuck Taylor All Star Hi took its design hint from polar bear fur. Thus, a lush off white faux fur upper accentuated with with large BE@RBRICK “@” emblem embroidered on the shoes’ lateral sides. The special edition comes with a double branded insole and an exclusive packaging, all are now available at select retailers, such as atoms Tokyo, in Japan with the possibility of an international launch in the coming months.

atmos Tokyo
6-23-2 Jinguemae | Map
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan
TEL #: +81-03-6427-6366

Part of this winter’s CONVERSE Hunting Club collection from CONVERSE Japan is the MEDICOM TOY BE@RBRICK x CONVERSE Jack Purcell. Done in a lush layer of cream-colored faux fur, a semblance to polar bear fur, with a large BE@RBRICK “@” emblem embroidered along the heel and a double branded insole. Comes with a specifically designed packaging, the MEDICOM TOY BE@RBRICK x CONVERSE Jack Purcell is now available at select retailers, such as atoms Tokyo, in Japan with the possibility of an international launch in the coming months.

atmos Tokyo
6-23-2 Jinguemae | Map
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Japan
TEL #: +81-03-6427-6366

They are known as the flying pest in New York City. But to Jeff Staple and the Staple Design family, the lowly pigeon is a metaphor for survivability and persistence, especially true in the Big Apple’s harsh surrounding. In go beyond just a mere mascot for the company, Staple partnered with Kidrobot in the creation of Kidrobot x Staple Pigeon collection. Aside from apparel, key caps, and key fobs, is the winged vermin itself at 7-inch in height. Quipped with a distinctive grey coat in various shades, the pudgy fowl comes with its very own poop. Limited to 800 units with an even rarer albino colorways at 200 units only, now available at Reed Space and Kidrobot retail locations and online stores. The albino version will only be available in-store at Reed Space, Kidrobot New York, and Kidrobot Los Angeles locations.

Growth is aplenty at START TODAY, the parent company of ZOZOTOWN online shopping network in Japan. After it announced language support for Chinese, Korean, and English speaking shoppers outside of Japan back in May, the company is pushing further into the untapped Chinese today with the launch of ZOZOTOWN on Tmall, a dedicated site for consumers in China.

Operated as a joint venture out of Hong Kong with Japanese investment giant Softbank, the new site is actually part of TAOBAO.COM, the consumer branch of Alibaba online retail group. Building upon the momentum, START TODAY will also open a dedicated site for South Korea in the coming days. No words if the popular shopping site will reach markets such as U.S. or Europe, though we’re keeping our fingers cross.

Its quite easy to dismiss LEGO as a mere toy for kids. At the hands of those with technical aptitudes and the unassuming plastic connector set becomes stuff of science fiction. After his Tilted Twister 2.0, an automated Rubik’s Cube solver created from LEGO Mindstorms, Swedish programmer Hans Andersson realized his timepiece fascination with the Time Twister. In five different units controlled by two LEGO Mindstorms kits through Bluetooth link, each “digitalized” unit consists of five layers. When the time changes, the layer rotates a full 360 degrees to adjust accordingly. While it might not be the most accurate time telling device, it is a feat of engineering none the less.

American artist Jeff Koons is a celebrated if somewhat divisive figure in the art world, best known for his balloon animals cast in stainless steel and massive topiary sculptures. In 2010 the artist was asked by BMW to design an M3 GT2 as part of the automaker’s ongoing “Art Car” project. Koons consulted with BMW’s head of design Adrian van Hooydonk to ensure the applied graphics wouldn’t adversely impact the car’s aerodynamics, as the vehicle would be entered into the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. The M3 GT2, in all its streaky multi-colored glory has now been reproduced as a 1:18 scale model, which comes packaged on an acrylic platform with transparent top. The Art Car is now art that you can own, available starting in December through the BMW Shop.

Okay boys and girls, “grease up” your fingers and Internet browsing aptitude. Artist KAWS website just announced release information in regards to the widely publicized “JOE KAWS” Snoopy Vinyl Figure. The beloved caricature by the late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz and re-done in KAWS’ fashion, the figurine will the available for purchase on www.kawsone.com tomorrow when the clock reaches high noon. Similar to all other KAWS and OriginalFake offerings, availability will be absurdly limited so set your browser bookmark at the ready.

Release Date: October 28th, 2011 (Tomorrow!) | Noon EST

After this summer’s BELLATOR COLUMBIDAE, or also known as Fighting Pigeon figurine with Adfuncture, Staple Design will recreate its favorite mascot in a 7-inch vinyl facsimile next month, courtesy of Kidrobot. Instead of an aggressive stance like the previous design, Kidrobot’s version has a rather astute posture with its unsightly poop, a rather accurate depiction its feral nature especially in New York City. Aside from the two colorways that will be available, the capsule collection will include matching t-shirts for him or her, key chain, and key cap. The Kidrobot x Staple Design Pigeon 7-Inch Vinyl Figure itself will be limited to 800 pieces worldwide. The collection as a whole will launch next Thursday, November 3rd, at all Kidrobot retail locations, Reed Space, and both retailers’ online stores. In addition, Staple Design/Reed Space founder Jeff Staple will be at Kidrobot NYC and Los Angeles store for an autograph session as well.

Release Dates:
November 3rd, 2011 (Thursday)

Event Dates:
November 3rd, 2011 (Thursday) – New York
November 4th, 2011 (Friday) – Los Angeles