Several trajectory updates and course corrections later is the Nike Zoom Kobe VII System for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game. As with all other Nike Basketball offerings, including the Zoom KD IV and LeBron 9, Kobe Bryant‘s signature edition underwent a visual overhaul. Inspired by space exploration along with the legacy of having the “right stuff”, a galactic pattern of nebula, supernova, and distant stars adorned the upper. In the spirit of Kobe’s “black mamba” moniker, an appointment of a snake-like constellation slithered its way onto the sockliner, as well as “mamba mission patch” on the heel counter.  Finally, similar to all other Space Exploration Pack from Nike Basketball, the semi-translucent outsole eerily glows in the dark to light up the night time sky.

The Nike Basketball Space Exploration Pack for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game will be available on Saturday, February 25th, at select retail locations and NikeStore.com

Release Date: February 25th, 2012 (Saturday)

The guys at Nike Harajuku in Tokyo have graced us with shots of this new colorway of the Nike Kobe VII in an interesting iridescent colorway. Be sure to click through and view the gallery containing images of the shoe finished in a sparkling purple hue, as well as the blueish-green above. Yep, they’re the same shoe. The Flywire-infused upper reflects back differing colors depending on the angle and lighting, making this most innovative of basketball sneakers even more so. It’s proving to be a big year for Kobe — in terms of his signature sneaker, not so much for his Lakers — but this is one release that might be contained to just the Asian market. Stay tuned for word on a stateside drop.

Nike Basketball presents the limited edition 2012 Black History Month collection, featuring the Kobe VII System Supreme, Zoom KD IV and LeBron 9. All three shoes carry a dark grey base color, along with a signature graphic print made up of a rainbow of vivid colors inspired by international African culture, ranging from Kenyan beads to the Brazilian Carnivale to the Southern U.S.A. tradition of African-American quilt-making. The shoes themselves represent three of the NBA’s best and brightest: the champion with five rings, the chosen one who for whom a ring seems all but inevitable, and the unassuming phenom who may just overtake them both. Look for all three styles to land at select Nike Basketball retailers, as well as Nikestore.com, on February 11th.

Release Date: February 11th, 2012 (Saturday)

Our early preview of Nike’s Black History Month collection for 2012 revealed the general aesthetic that would permeate throughout the pack. And now that we are officially in February, some more complete looks are starting to show up from the most anticipated pieces from the range. Last night we gave you a look at the Nike Zoom KD IV ‘Black History Month’ and now we’ve got a look at the Nike Zoom Kobe VII bearing the same theme. Kobe’s entry dons the textiled look in a more complete sense, letting the colorful graphics dominate where other silhouettes have pushed them to the sidelines a bit. Follow us after the jump for a full look at the Nike Zoom Kobe VII ‘Black History Month’ and be on the lookout for these at premium spots like Rock City Kicks come next Saturday, February 11th.

Release Date: February 11th, 2012 (Saturday)

With a personal net worth of US$ 4.2 billion dollars (its a “b” as in “billions”), a business empire with interest in airlines, trains, wedding salons, music, and etc, Sir Richard Branson is not only the 4th richest person in England, he’s also the most prolific thanks to his adventurous endeavors. For someone who conquered it all, from hot air balloon around the world and civilian flight to space, it turns out there is still much more room for improvement. According to the newly crowned master of motivational speaking, Kobe Bryant, and his intrepid training took, KOBESYSTEM, success at success is actually not the final step. Instead, success at success at success is the true pinnacle of success. Hysterical double talk indeed, watch a befuddled Richard Branson in the latest #KOBESYSTEM episode.

Kanye West is unsure of himself. He’s feeling trepidatious about his abilities. The award-winning music producer and recording artist who’s known to boast about his own genius is feeling rattled. This is what Level 6 of the #KOBESYSTEM will do to even the most self-assured of men. Watch Kanye in the following video ask Kobe, “How much more successful do you want me to be?” only to hear the devastating reply: “More successful.” Watch Kanye falter when he’s asked to ponder, “Are you a different animal — and the same beast?” It’s a crucible that Yeezy isn’t yet prepared to conquer. But he’ll get there. Check out the hilarious video following the click.

Elected to the Pro-Bowl 13 times, 12 times to the All-Pro roster, and winner of 3 Super Bowl titles including as the MVP in Super Bowl XXIII, retired wide receiver Jerry Rice would know a thing or two about domination. But not according to Kobe Bryant and his new self-motivation regiment, #KOBESYSTEM. In this latest installment, Bryant confronted Rice about the ways he could dominate all aspects of life, from breakfast, art, galaxy, ninja, even retirement. Wise teaching from an equally wise man. See Lesson 5 Domination from Kobe Bryant’s KOBESYSTEM.

Among the attendees for Kobe Bryant‘s pseudo-seminars, perhaps the guy who needs it the least is Tony Robbins. A super successful self-help guru in his own right, Robbins has long been motivating crowds with the same sort of talk that Black Mamba is pushing to help his celebrity friends grasp the KOBESYSTEM concept. In fact, in this latest spot Robbins tries to wrestle the time away from Bryant a little bit, after which is promptly reprimanded for “wasting two million dollars of Kanye West‘s time”. Hit the jump for the vid and stick with us to make sure you complete all seven steps of the Nike #KOBESYSTEM.

Kobe Bryant is carrying on his role as a self-help guru, imparting his infinite wisdom this time on Chinese megastar Wang Leehom. The video focuses on Kobe bringing Wang up to speed on the nature of a system, a multifaceted machine that can approach a problem from different angles. Of course with the #KOBESYSTEM those two angles are fast and strong, but we’ll have to see what kind of system Leehom is crafted into as the video series pans out. Follow us after the jump for the full spot and stay tuned for updates on the KOBESYSTEM video series.

Following the humorous exchange between himself and comedian Aziz Ansari yesterday, Kobe Bryant continues day 2 of his KOBESYSTEM: Success for the Successful seminar with Lesson 2 – Adaptation. And as if the concept of Bryant as a “motivational speaker” wasn’t perplexing enough, Lesson 2 furthers the befuddling double talk between Bryant and tennis pro Serena Williams. Though no one is sure the comparison of dinosaur and meteor was the best analogy for the lesson, it certainly made for great comedy. See the second installment of #KOBESYSTEM, Lesson 2 Adaptation with Serena Williams, after the jump…

“Attack Fast. Attack Strong.”, slogans to live by for the new inductees of #KOBESYSTEM, success for the successful devised by the one and only Kobe Bryant. But for comedic actor Aziz Ansari, being fast came naturally while strength was often neglected. Thanks to Bryant’s one-on-one tutelage, that might be a thing of the past, or maybe not. See the first installment of KOBESYSTEM, Lesson 1 Success with Aziz Ansari, after the jump…

Following last week’s teaser look at the special packaging for the Year of the Dragon-edition of the Nike Kobe VII System Supreme, we can reveal a spate of new images that showcase the interior of the custom box. The sturdy slide-out box is broken up into two compartments, one for the kicks and a smaller section for a dust bag containing the shoe’s second insert.  The colors, textures and overall shape of the packaging mirror the design of the shoe, adding a spectacular dimension to an already impressive release. Check out more looks after the click. via: malambert