Here are some photos from our contest winner “Little One” hanging out with Shiny Toy Guns:
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Common Projects
March 19th, 2008 by
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I first heard about Common Projects through a friend of mine who happens to be in living in the U.K right now. Recently I noticed a couple posts and I had to see what the hype was about. I just had a chance to go through their Spring ’08 look book and I’m even more impressed. I really like the clean and simple design of their whole line. Everyone is talking about The Desert Boot but I’m really digging their even more minimalist Low Tops. These guys have been around for the last two years and are definitely making a statement with this collection. I must get my hands on a pair of these, Check it out.
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Barak Obama “A More Perfect Union”
March 19th, 2008 by
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httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWe7wTVbLUU
If this doesn’t make you realize that Barak is the right man running for president nothing will. This video makes me proud to be an African American living, breathing and being able to do what empowers me to get where I want to go in the United States. We’re existing in such a great time in history as technology, culture, and the future are giving us so much to look forward to (whether it be both good and bad) and we need to wake up! We are a global community and we need to work towards living on this Earth as one people for a common good. I have never viewed people as black or white but as friends and family; I can only hope that we all try to lift each other up every day…
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“My Quick Smells Like French Toast”
March 19th, 2008 by
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httpv://youtube.com/watch?v=uIdYyhtaeuM
This is why Wieden + Kennedyare a powerhouse of an ad agency. This is the most recent 30 second spot for Nike’s new “SPARQ Training” program that was anounced this week. Everything from the copy to the attitude that the athletes execute sells, “Hey, maybe I should go out and pick up some Nike gear and get my game better”. The allure of the trash talking is what really made me want to further investigate what the heck I was watching. Lines like, “your agility owes my agility two bucks” and “my speed is already watching the next commercial” are genius. Wieden + Kennedy has been working with Nike for years on its branding and identity campaigns and has, ever so often, shined in delivering a stunning message for Nike. From designing their iconic swoosh logo to orchestrating their now multi-tear ad campaigns that go from the tradational to the viral and interactive. Here’s Nike’s official press lease on “SPARQ”.
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The Hundreds Call San Francisco Home
March 19th, 2008 by
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Dudes and dudettes The Hundreds franchise is growing and the next stop is San Francisco. If you are unfamiliar with The Hundreds then increase your knowledge: check out their blog and shop so you can get up to speed. Thursday, March 20th, at 11am is the grand opening of their new store which will be located at 585 Post St in San Francisco. There will be a lot of exclusive gear produced solely for the opening of the new store here in the bay. They, along with HUF, are currently remodeling and building up their already established brands here in SF. Conrad (The Fizix) attracted me to The Hundreds when I was in San Diego last year but unfortunatleythey only had a store front in LA at the time and I wasn’t able to scope it out. I’m excited to check out the store and will post about the event, stay tuned!
(image courtesy of The Hundreds)
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Shiny Toy Guns x The Retrospective Contest
March 10th, 2008 by
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*UPDATE: CONGRATULATIONS TO “LITTLE ONE” FOR WINNING THE CONTEST!!! THANKS TO ALL WHO PLAYED
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7gCRSH6sec
Are you a Shiny Toy Guns fan? Well a good friend of the site, Rick Bober, has given us the chance to try something pretty cool. The Retrospective will be giving away a meet and greet pass for the Shiny Toy Guys show this Sunday March 16th at the Webster Theater in Hartford, CT. All you have to do is leave us a comment as to why you think you deserve the pass. The winner will be picked by the staff and annouced Saturday at 3PM Eastern Standard Time. The winner will then be able to pick up the ticket at the box office with a valid photo ID. Happy commenting!
(update: to leave a comment either click “respond” to the left under my name or hit comment under the tag links to leave a comment)
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