While much of the collaborative world has looked to Medicom Toys and their Kubrick line to recreate TV characters into toys, adult cartoon network Adult Swim has teamed up with Kidrobot to release a line of vinyl based on characters seen in popular Adult Swim cartoons. The list is quite comprehensive with the likes of Assy (Assy McGee), Avenger (Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law), Bird Girl (Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law), Carl (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Dr. Girlfriend (Venture Bros.), Early (Squidbillies), Grandma (Squidbillies), Ignignokt and Err (Aqua Teen Hunger Force), Kill Face (Frisky Dingo), Lil’ (Squidbillies), Mad Scientist (Robot Chicken), The Monarch (Venture Bros.), Murderface (Metalocalypse), Orel (Morel Orel), Robot Chicken (Robot Chicken), Toki (Metalocalypse) and two mystery characters who are all making the jump into the toy world. Available next month at select Kidrobot toy dealers with a suggested retail price of $7.95 USD.
Source: Vinyl Pulse
In their most comprehensive showing yet for Spring 2008, UNDFTD’s collections continue to go from strength to strength. Their latest collection incorporates is defined by UNDFTD’s classic iconography, the U-Man and the Strike-Through. The Strike-Through logo tee utilizing random objects is destined to be classics in our eyes while the Jumpman-inspired Bicycle Kick tee deserves an honorable mention. Available now at UNDFTD stores across the US.
Through a short period of time, Triumvir has exemplified a much different approach in our eyes. From its flashy prints of the past, most recent releases from the California based brand have embodied a more mature aesthetic and looked deeper into more relevant concepts. The Clansman series set to release March 21st includes a series of hoodies, flannels and shorts, each made of 100% cotton poplin. The end result is a lightweight collection perfect for the warmer months.
Famed English designer Paul Smith lays down the law with a short list of ten tips every man should follow. Some tips have definite appeal more then others but on the whole a more fun and casual take on Paul Smith’s opinions of Londoners. The strict following of rule #1 would most likely lead to the death of 50,000 bad t-shirt companies… hardly enough?
Source: DETAILS Magazine
As New York’s Kidrobot flagship store undergoes renovations, a temporary pop-up shop has been formed on Greene Street. The retail space will serve as base of operations as not only as a sale outlet for collaborative items, clothing and toys until March 9th but also act as a temporary space until the original store location completes it’s renovations and is available for re-opening.
Kidrobot New York Pirate Store
70 Greene Street
New York, NY 10012
Source: Freshness