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MEDICOM TOY x AMIREX – Dry Carbon Fiber BE@RBRICK 400%

This past summer we previewed an all-aluminum version of MEDICOM Toy‘s BE@RBRICK made with the help of the skilled craftsman at Japan’s Amirex. Now the duo is back with a Dry Carbon Fiber version of the iconic bear in a 400% size. Made with the same composite … READ MORE

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Nike x MEDICOM TOY – Lunar Force 1 BE@RBRICK 100% + 400%

Just few weeks ago, Nike unveiled the Lunar Force 1 to coincide with the 30th anniversary celebration of the classic Air Force 1 sneakers. To complement the new model, Nike called up MEDICOM TOY to produce four BE@RBRICK figures, two made in 400% and two made in … READ MORE

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MEDICOM TOY x Casio G-Shock 30th Anniversary BE@RBRICK 400% | Preview

Details are still very scarce right now regarding these two items above. What we do know is that these products are part of the Casio G-Shock 30th anniversary campaign. MEDICOM TOY was enlisted to produce this 400% BE@RBRICK figure, matching the white DW-6900 watch seen in front … READ MORE

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Marvel Comics x MEDICOM TOY – Captain America BE@RBRICK 400%

If you are getting tired of seeing Spider-Man receive all of the attention through collaboration projects, do not fret; Marvel Comics and MEDICOM TOY are dropping this much-anticipated 400% BE@RBRICK figure next year. Captain America fits perfectly into the BE@RBRICK silhouette, albeit gaining a little belly and … READ MORE

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“Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection” Book By Stephen J Sansweet

The story of Star Wars continues to spread thanks to loyal fans such as Stephen J. Sansweet. A passionate fan turned his hobby into a second career by setting up his non-profit corporation, Rancho Obi-Wan. It is the single largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia, displayed within … READ MORE

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Sneaker Con NYC 11-17-2012 | Event Recap

Preliminary assessments weren’t good in the hours after Superstorm Sandy roared through New York City. Basketball City, a brand new 70,000 square-foot facility with its 14 indoor basketball courts, suffered substantial flood damages. One pressing question during in the days to follow, will there be Sneaker Con … READ MORE

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Kidrobot x Staple Design – Kidrobot Black Collection

In assembling its first ever apparel collection for the limited-edition Black Series, Kidrobot tabbed Staple Design to create an assortment of goods finished appropriately in black. The crew at Staple worked off the notion that the composition of a true black hue is made up of cyan, … READ MORE

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Romo – The Smartphone Robot for Everyone | By Romotive

Thanks to the first round of funding via KICKSTARTER, Peter Seid, Phu Nguyen, and Keller Rinaudo’s dreams came true last November with Romo, their first robotic creation for the masses. Some 2,000 units built and shipped later, the trio not only established a tech start-up in the … READ MORE

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Patta – Grand Re-Opening | Event Recap

Snugly fitted in the historical Zeedijk district, between Amsterdam’s racy Red Light District, Dam Square, shopping district, Chinatown and the city’s Central Station transportation hub, the new Patta is like a microcosm of the neighborhood it is in. Planning on the new store started almost immediately after … READ MORE

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BAIT x Coolrain x NBA – Glow-in-the-Dark Collection

Californian retailer, BAIT, joined hands with MINDstyle and Korean figure maker, Coolrain, for an exclusive Glow-in-the-Dark version of the NBA Collectible Figures Set. To coincide with the open day of the NBA, this limited set will go on sale at BAIT retail store and online shop today. … READ MORE