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Daily Picks Here’s a few more Kool Things: Nikki McClure. Nikki McClure Calendar 2012. Every year like clockwork it comes out. The originals are paper cuts carefully created with sharp utensil on paper but flat with a single color, they look brilliant. It’s page after page of images that give you something to think about. In a month you get 12 ideas that’ll hopefully grow into great things. ($16) Mama, is it Summer Yet? There’s more than this one as well. Stories are the logical step especially with the text that often goes perfectly with the images. As McClure’s own child grows, so are the characters in her tales. (17.95) We also have other Nikki McClure books as well. McClure Seal Poster. Nikki McClure also makes her artworks into affordable posters. We have some of these as well. Take a look. ($8) We have a few more Nikki McClure items. You can see them all including some T shirts.
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Hiko blogs about Trendy Magazine and lists their 30 hot items in Japan for this year. He offers some analysis as well. Thanks for the transcription. (Hiko – Top 30) Nikkei Trendy Top 30 Hit Products of 2011 in Japan 30. Asahi W Zero Cocktails – alcohol free cocktail soda pop 29. Maru Maru Mori Mori – The ending theme song to a popular drama on Fuji TV, the first time in 34 years a child’s song has sold more than 200,000 CDs 28. JINS Air Spectacle Frames 27. Attonon – a cream you can buy that hides cuts and bruises (?!) 26. Maa-Pika – Toilet disinfectant 25. Nestle Cocoa D’Or – Special edition hot chocolate for adults 24. Microwaveable Fried Chicken – In the never ending and surprisingly high quality range of instant dinners in Japan, a number of makers have come out with high quality microwaveable precooked fried chicken 23. Radiko Radio – Internet based Radio has been a big boom, led by radiko.jp web page and Internet radio apps. 22. CN-SG500 Hand Held Travel Navigation System 21. K-Pop music 20. Tablets (iPad 2 in particular) 19. Sofina Primavista – Long keep base cosmetic UV cream 18. Honcho – Korean health supplement drink aimed at women 17. Tanita Empoyee Cafeteria Low Fat Cookbook – popular with dieters 16. Shot Note – Stationery notepads designed for photographing and storing as memos on smart phones 15. Ponzu Jure – A new line of vinegar based dressing/sauce 14. Sunshine Aquarium – a new popular aquarium in Ikebukuro that got 600,000 visitors in first two months of opening 13. Cardboard Box Fighting Machine Plastic Models (LBX Series) – a popular line of toys 12. Toning shoes – shoes designed to tone your body just walking around in them 11. Linear/Railway Museum – a popular JR railway museum that features Japan’s new upcoming maglev high speed trains 10. Kamen Riders Transformation Belt (DX Orz Driver) – popular children’s toy in power rangers tradition 9. Loxonin – recently available without prescription painkiller/headache medicine 8. PHS Phones With Flat Rate Unlimited Calling to All Carriers 7. Makkori – A cloudy version of the popular Korean drink Jinro 6. Daihatsu Mira E:S and Mazda Demio13 Sky Active – high mileage compact cars 5. Nissin Cup Noodle Company Mixed Rice Meals 4. Sanyo Gopan bread maker 3. “Energy Saving” Fans 2. Facebook – thanks to a lot of help from Dentsu, and also in part to promotion by Nikkei Trendy… 1. Smart Phones
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Given a certificate way long ago when I did my Vans interviews (They're on Youtube and I linked it below), it's no surprise to me that I made all black shoes. It's the default when you start designing them. I changed a few things and made them black too and that was it. Boring Vans. At the same time, I tried a few combos of black and red, and multi colors. I almost opted for a blue and red pair...
Given a certificate way long ago when I did my Vans interviews (They’re on Youtube and I linked it below), it’s no surprise to me that I made all black shoes. It’s the default when you start designing them. I changed a few things and made them black too and that was it. Boring Vans. At the same time, I tried a few combos of black and red, and multi colors. I almost opted for a blue and red pair which was always a great classic, but maybe next time. In the end, yes, black vans. I’ll wear this color combo the most. The red logo in the back is still a classic. Vans are nearly a tradition in footwear, especially if you’re in Southern California. Believe it or not, I was never a huge fan as a kid. I think it came from the trauma of having a bootleg version of the slip-ons and being made fun of at school. The copy versions were a bit cheaper and actually easier to access, but you were the butt of any shoe joke possible. So today, I have real vans, and all of the rip off brands from way back got reincarnated x 10. So many brands make slip-ons that look just like Vans. The main difference is I doubt you’ll get made fun of for wearing them. Thevansblog
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GR is having a sale, from Saturday the 16 until the 31st. Come on down, say hi, and pick up those odds and ends you've always wanted but didn't want to shell out full price. We have a lot of fun and great items, so check it out.
Also on a personal note: purchasing items at GR, or online, and eating at gr/eats supports everyone, and every little bit helps us out.
GIANT ROBOT STOREWIDE SALE
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