As you know, Jordan Brand is celebrating the World Basketball Festival in its own unique way with the recently launched ‘For the Love of the Game‘ campaign, paying tribute to MJ’s North Carolina roots and lifelong passion for the game that his name is now synonymous with. We’ve already seen the sneakers and apparel from the FTLOTG collection, but we now learn that there will be an unexpected bonus in the form of special collectible figurines, featuring Jordan Brand’s own “big 3.” Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul will be reppin’ for JB as intricately crafted photopolymer figures, each dipped in University Blue topped off by laser graphics.
A limited edition run of only 6 figurines of each player and will be available exclusively at Atmos in Harlem on Wednesday, August 11th. So unfortunately, only 18 lucky customers will be getting their hands on a Jordan FTLOTG figurine, but you can get a closer look at all three after the jump. If you like what you see, you’d better start making moves, because these will be gone forever as fast as the Atmos register can print out receipts.
atmos NYC
203 West 125th Street | Map
New York, NY 10027
TEL #: 212-666-2242
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Michael Lau – toy-maker and artist extraordinaire – opened up his own exhibit on July 16th called the MiXTRA.SHOE SHOP (SAMPLE) in Tsim Sha Tsui of Southern Hong Kong, displaying his “Mr. Shoe” character figuring in a number of different “costumes” and designs. The figurines, which can be best described as miniature Air Force 1s with tiny feet, were displayed all around the space; each figure was inspired by famous sneakers like the Air Jordan 1 and Run DMC x adidas Superstar or other memorable images, like the yellow “happy face”. Other Michael Lau pieces – t-shirts, watches, other figurines – were available for viewing as well. Check out the gallery of images of Lau’s exhibition opening after the jump and let us know which tiny figurine you like best. If you’re in the HK area, be sure to check out the space as well because it will no longer be available come August 1st!. via HB.
Michael Lau MiXTRA.SHOE SHOP (SAMPLE) Exhibition
G36, K11 Art Mall
18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Kowloon
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In February, New Yorkers were treated a historic art experience provided by African-born artist Kehinde Wiley and Puma; the event featured ‘Legends of Unity’ in which notable footballers from the continent wore special kits that symbolize the unity among the African countries. Coolrain, a Korean toy designer, was given the opportunity to create figurines of the three soccer players that were part of the Legends of Unity event; John Mensah (Ghana), Samuel Eto’o (Camerooon) and Emmanuel Eboue (Ivory Coast) were transformed into collectible toys and put up for exhibition. The toys are not available for purchase, but you can check them out by looking at the gallery of pics after the jump. It’s a definite treat considering we’re in the middle of World Cup frenzy! via Streething/crazytoyz
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The Air Jordan Collezione Countdown Packs that released over the last two years had Jordan-heads going hog-wild over their favorite retro released drawn up in OG colorways. Many of the releases had devoted fans clock-watching and counting down the weeks, days, hours, and minutes up until the releases.
Now if you happened to OD a bit with the Packages and had a few spares, what could you possibly do with them? Check out this incredible over-sized clock using the Air Jordan I-XII, displayed at Opium in Barcelona, Spain. A definite first anywhere, this life-sized wall clock might become the next big fad for sneaker-head home decor. Continue reading for extra images and prepared to be impressed.
Opium Barcelona
Carrer del Duc, 8
08002 Barcelona, España
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Shamwow? Pass. Snuggie? No thanks. The newest trend in everyday essentials is about to take the world by storm. Baron Davis aka Boom Dizzle is targeting the world with his latest product, the Baron Davis Beard. The versatility of the Baron Davis beard is unparalled; not only is it a facial attachment, giving you a swagtastic edge, the Beard is also useful as a countertop towel, a shock absorber that will protect you during vehicular collisions, and a warm blanket to cozy up your significant other. Already priced at a generous five…thousand dollars, Baron Davis is slashing prices to have everyone bearded by summer. Even fellow NBA point guard Deron Williams is a proud user of the Baron Davis Beard Lite. Check out the commercial after the jump and place your orders!
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Sneaker News hit you up with a bunch of images of basketball shoes from other up-and-coming brands, one of them being Li Ning. The company was founded by Li Ning, an Olympic national hero of China, and his company of the same name will make its official American debut this coming Monday in Portland, where they have opened up their U.S. headquarters. One of Li Ning’s headlining endorsees is Baron Davis, who has picked up the “Beardman” nickname, as well as a signature shoe, the Li Ning BD Doom. The shoe will release this Monday with the first 50 BD Doom buyers also receiving a Beardman vinyl toy figurine autographed by B-Diddy himself. If you’ll be in the Portland area next week, stop by and get yours. More info after the jump.
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Who says toys are for children only? Here is the latest end-product of a collaboration between Converse and Offspring, a prominent shoe-shop based in the UK. Each pair of the All Star Hi 2 Straps comes with its own matching figurine of the Offspring mascot, which would be great supplement to any toy figurine collection, or especially if you’re into collecting Offspring toys, like the Offspring X Nike Safari or Offspring x Vans collaborations.
The first colorway consists of grey, aqua blue, and patent leather red with an Offspring figurine in the same colorway. The second pair in this collaboration takes slightly different design cues, utilizing a perforated middle panel and patent leather on the rear heel rather than the ankle straps, as evident in the grey/aqua/patent red pair. Despite their differences in color, both pairs provide fulfillment for the inner child in all of us.
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Michael Lau created a crazy wood grain Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski to commemorate the tenth anniversary of his Gardner vinyl figurines. A set dropped in LA at the ‘Gardner Tenth’ exhibition, each pair of shoes along with a randomly coloured toy. Turns out that wasn’t the only chance you have at getting these maple-toned beauties along with a bright plastic companion. It’ll be an NY Fat 12″ figure in either purple, red, orange, green or one of two shades of yellow along with the kicks, now avaiable at Kix-Files.
Style: 375361-200
Color: Wood/Light Brown
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