To commemorate the 20th anniversary of New Balance’s most popular model, 576, they created a series of miniature sneakers named the Timeless Collection. The set features models from the past (1988), present (2008) and future (2028) which shows that the company has great confidence in the series. The boxset does not have a release date at the moment. via Kenlu

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Medicom Toy has teamed up with Nitro Microphone Underground, a Japanese hip-hop group to launch a special 400% Nitraid Be@rbrick. The design was inspired by the Nitraid Japanese hip-hop street fashion image with a military touch to it. They electroplated the color on the Be@rbrick and printed “Nitraider” inscription on the body.

Another collaboration is with Eley Kishimoto, a global fashion and design company created by Japanese designers, Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto, the Be@rbrick features a “Japanese type flash” print. The monotone black and white Be@rbrick comes in 400% and 100% with a specially designed packaging.

Starting on May 7th, the Nitraid and Eley Kishimoto Be@rbricks will be available at JUICE Hong Kong. The Nitraid Be@rbrick will retail at HK$499 or about US$64 and the Eley Kishimoto Be@rbrick will retail at HK$739 or about US$95.

JUICE
2/F A, 53 Patterson Street
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2881 0173
www.clotinc.com

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We can’t seem to stop covering the Original Fake 2nd Anniversary collection. Just a few days ago we gave you a detailed look at the Original Fake x Visvim backpack now the latest piece of the collection is this huge Companion Figure that could be as big as the 4 ft figure that was released last year.  No word yet on the release of the figure but we’ll keep you updated on when and where it will be released.

Based on the Disney-animated franchise Toy Story of the “Little Green Army Men”, Hong Kong’s CLOT has teamed up with 3Mix and How2work to create this special version. This rendition of the plastic molded soldier is a 12″ fully posable black soldier instead of green with a red CLOT logo on the standing plate. The cardboard package printed with “Leave no man behind” the policy on the front which the black soldiers are quite disciplined. There’s a CLOT specially made sticker attached to the package as well. This limited collectible was recently released at the newly renovated JUICE store and retails at HK$880 or about US$113.

JUICE
2/F A, 53 Patterson Street
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2881 0173
www.clotinc.com

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jeffstaple just posted a funny toy figure of his partner in the iDiom collection, Hiroshi Fujiwara, that was given to him by the folks over at AdFunture. The doll features HF wearing a Staple 10th Anniversary tee that was designed by him, Levi’s x Fragment Fenom jeans, and of course a nice crisp pair of Nike Air Force 1 HTM’s. No word on if this doll will be released but we wouldn’t be surprised if it was. The “10,000,000 %” version is quite big in reality as Jeff posted a crazy picture of it outside the Staple offices. via jeffstaple

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Mishka | SHOWROOM NYC | Toy Tokyo Presents: Kaiju Invades NYC

Kaiju is a term unfamiliar to most people outside of Japan. But there is likelihood they have already seen one. Translate directly as “strange creature” or more generally as “monster”. It is use as a term to describe anything and everything that is monster-related, most famous being Godzilla. To coincide with New York Comic Con this weekend, Mishka, along with Don “Datadub” Kratzer from Fig Lab and Lorne “m3kcomp” Colon, will launch Kaiju Invades NYC - an exhibition featuring custom monster figures from both US and Japan. See works from Buff Monster, Pushead, Cronic, Super7, and more. Mishka, working in conjunction with Lamour Supreme, also created a custom monster figure as well as a limited edition t-shirt (seen above) for the event. the exhibition will take place from this Saturday, April 19th, till Monday, April 21st. Then it will become a virtual exhibit on Toy Tokyo’s website until end of April.

SHOWROOM NYC
117 2nd Avenue, Fl. 2 | Map
New York, NY 10003

Opening Reception: April 19th (Saturday) | 8 pm - 11 pm

Exhibit Date: April 20th (Sunday) - April 21st (Monday) | 2 pm - 7 pm

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> Toy Tokyo | Showroom NYC

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Join the crew of Kidrobot and Cartoon Network for a massive autograph event in celebration of the Kidrobot x Adult Swim characters collection. The event will take in 3 cities on both East and West Coasts, with creators/voice actors of each Adult Swim animation titles to meet the fans and sign their new figures. Include Doc Hammer (creator of Venture Bros.) appearing at Kidrobot Pirate Store in New York, Seth Green (creator of Robot Chicken) at Kidrobot Los Angeles, and Matt Harrigan (creator of Assy McGee) at Criminal Records in Atlanta. The event will also include a special DVD and limited edition poster give away.

Kidrobot - New York Pirate Store
70 Greene Street | Map
New York, NY 10012

Criminal Records
466 Moreland Ave NE | Map
Atlanta, GA 30307

Kidrobot - Los Angeles
7972 Melrose Avenue | Map
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Event Date: April 17th (Tomorrow!) | 6 pm - 8 pm

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