Mastermind Japan has created several interesting items for their 2008 Spring/Summer “Heartful” collection including this Mastermind Japan x OTS leather sneakers. These hi-top shoes come in a simple black/white colorway and feature the Mastermind Japan badging on the back heel of the shoe. There is also another Mastermind Japan touch which is the zipper on the side panel of the sneakers.
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To celebrate mastermind Japan’s 10 year anniversary, they teamed up with well known Japanese toymakers Bandai to produce an insanely expensive mastermind Japan x Bandai figure. Recently unveiled as part of the collaboration are two t-shirts featuring glitter print on a black body. No word on availability.
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The 10th Anniversary of mastermind Japan has resulted in many interesting collaborations. Perhaps none as interesting as the recent uncovering of this Bandai figure based on the Gundam H2YM MS-06J ZAKUII. mastermind Japan were responsible for the colors and their mark is evident with the use of their skull & bones logo on the chest and shield. The two box packaging for this figure weighs in at a staggering 34 kilograms. Available for pre-order at Bandai Hobby Shop with a release date set for March of next year. Fans of mastermind Japan may find the ¥399,000 JPY (approximately $3,679 USD) slightly easier to stomach than most.
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High-end Japanese streetwear has often been associated with the likes of mastermind Japan which celebrated its 10th Anniversary this year. Here’s a look at some of their recent releases, the Marlboro inspired t-shirt, hat, ring and neck warmer. Much of mastermind Japan’s designs incorporates their trademark skulls and bones logo. Available now at Cliffedge.
With each passing toy event and exhibition comes a wave of special exclusive products as part of the festivities. The upcoming Medicom Toy Bearbrick Worldwide Tour 2007: Triumphant March is no exception. The special releases have been unveiled and include some big names. The releases include a BWWT (Bearbrick Worldwide Tour) Mastermind Japan 1000%, BWWT H.R. Giger 100% & 400%, BWWT Shag 400% and finally a set of five BWWT 100% Bearbricks. Look for these during the Worldwide Tour set to commence on November 23rd.
Mastermind Japan created a few pieces as part of their Theatre8 Collection. The Theatre8 series incorporates some of the silver screens most memorable moments from both a movie and actor/actress perspective such as Marilyn Monroe on a variety of mediums such as t-shirts, button-ups and caps. Available now at Figure.
High-end Japanese label Mastermind Japan has teamed up with Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Fragment Design to create a special collaborative Base Control umbrella. The need for a dual-branded umbrella may be far beyond the needs of the majority of the population but for those who need something of this caliber, then this may be a good choice. No word yet on availability.
Image: Hiroshi Fujiwara
