JAMES PERSE LIMITED EDITION SKATEBOARD
Designer James Perse showcases his incredible versatility through a series of limited edition works of art, including this stunning 70′s inspired skateboard. Capturing the soul of Souther California, each board is individually handcrafted in Los Angeles from select solid walnut planks accented with solid wenge strips for added stability. You can go with a longboard for casually cruising around town, or a standard kicktail board meant for freestyling. For pricing and buying information, visit the James Perse site. (more…)
RS BARCELONA FOOSBALL TABLE
Foosball is one of the best (and most underrated) social games as it’s quick paced, involves four players, takes up 1/4 of the floor space a pool table requires and most importantly, anyone can play (just no spinning). The R#3 model from RS Barcelona is a great summer option as it has no plastic parts and is entirely made of weather-resistant steel. The steel is coated in an electrophoresis process to keep it shiny and new for endless games – both indoors and out. It can be easily relocated from room to room, poolside to terrace. Make sure to get cup holders that snap easily onto the sides for holding ice cold beer bottles. $2,650 available at A+R Store. Check out the other color options: (more…)
LEGO VOLKSWAGEN CAMPER
Consider this beautifully designed LEGO set more a piece of art than a straight up toy. You can feel confident knowing it will provide a few hours of nostalgic fun for the kid at heart in the family. Based on the classic 1962 Volkswagen T1 Camper, the van features the iconic safari windshield, pop-up top and rear hatch that lifts to display the engine. Great for any office, den or desk. 1962 Volkswagen Camper Van, $119, available at LEGO. Check out the great details: (more…)
MW3 BLOWS UP EVERY RECORD
We’re not just talking about video games, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has grossed an astounding $775 million in just 5 days – more than any movie, book, or video game in history. The COD franchise has quickly become one of the most lucrative entertainment properties in history, pulling in 6 billion in revenue since the original Call of Duty debuted back on October 23, 2003 – putting it in the elite stratosphere of Star Wars, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. Based on the success of MW3, we can surely expect more product placement along the lines of the limited edition JEEP MW3 Wrangler featured in the game and available in the real world. Maybe a Dolce & Gabbana suit in the next Grand Theft Auto? Or a 1,000 year old iPhone unearthed in the depths (more…)
MODERN WARFARE 3 SETS RECORD
Modern Warfare 3 was released yesterday and absolutely killed it. According to Activision, first day sales were the largest in gaming history, with 6 million copies excepted to be sold within 24 hours, and an astounding 15 million by January. Over 1.5 million people lined up Monday at midnight at 13,000 shops across the country for their chance to buy the game. It’s crazy how video games have now surpassed movies as the cash cows of the entertainment industry, just look at the sales figures of the previous installment, Call of Duty: Black Ops, which grossed $650 million, in 5 days. Those are the kind of numbers that make Spielberg jealous. (more…)
UNCHARTED 3: DRAKES DECEPTION
Releasing today: Uncharted 3, Drake’s Deception. If you watched Raiders of the Lost Ark in the actual theater back in 1981 and loved it, I would highly recommend this game. The first two versions brought together a killer mix of graphics, action and story telling and reviews on the 3rd have been glowing. Head to your nearest GameStop – actually wait a few days because it’s most likely sold out.
BILL FOOTE PADDLE BOARDS
If you’ve tried surfing with little to no success and want to experience something a bit more mellow, try paddle boarding, also known as stand up surfing. This new sport dropped onto the scene about three years ago with sales contining to climb at a rapid pace. You can find a good board for (more…)
JAQUES CROQUET SET
Croquet is a summer pastime that just seems to make everyone happy. Unless you’re that Dad who prefers to launch your kids ball into the neighbors yard instead of taking an extra swing. This is one of our favorite sets, from Jaques out of London. (more…)
JOOLA OUTDOOR PING PONG TABLE
Summer is upon us and it’s time to get your backyard set up and ready for some serious entertaining. This is a sweet outdoor ping pong table from Joola, the same model used in Bryan Park in midtown, NYC. Made of acrylic resin with a steel under carriage and net, it won’t warp and is fully weatherproof. (more…)
U.S. MEN’S WORLD CUP STYLE
Great uniforms. I love the old-school banner detail and navy and white strong color scheme. Doesn’t hurt that it’s shown here on Oguchi Onyewu as he towers over Wayne Rooney in the teams rather fortunate 1-1 draw.
Clearly drawing inspiration from the 1950′s U.S. team (and hoping for similar results?) Nike got it right. Nothing fancy. (Think of the yellow Charlie Brown stripe on Slovenia’s jerseys). There still is room for improvement, for instance:
A terrible logo, nothing beautiful or modern about it, just stuck in the middle, looks 80′s. If you’re going with vintage classic jersey’s, design a logo that feels more authentic. Just look at the logo on Rooney’s uniform above for a superb example:
Much cooler. An eagle or some use of iconography would look sharp, perhaps 2014 in Brazil?
LEGO MILLENIUM FALCON
A Star Wars LEGO Masterpiece
