Slingshot, saw blade, compass, hunting spear, battle axe & more
It could totally happen: You’re going to be trapped on a deserted island and you can only bring one thing. If that’s how this desert-island thing works, then you should probably bring the one thing that is all the things in one. Zubin has got its finger on the pulse of the survivalist scene, so if you’re aching to live a life that’s a little Castaway, it’s time to drop the backpack and grab your walking staff. AKA the Zubin Survival Axe Complete Kit. Finally, the hiking fanatic can have it all. What starts as a nice, Gandalf-y, 60″ hickory-wood staff gets next level when it comes time for its numerous attachments. Which are as follows: Axe for chopping wood, enemies and possibly Babadook; Compass for non-getting-lost-as-a-psycho-outdoorman; Fishing Spear for all your salmon-harpooning needs; Hunting Spear, because the other blades just weren’t enough; Saw Blade for lumber and zombie necks; Slingshot for deterring neighboring campers and the occasional urban pigeon; Full & Short Handle to give comfort to someone like you who clearly cares little for comfort; Attachments Pouch for storing weird survival toy bits; and of course, the T-Handle Allen Tool, because changing out wildnerness axe-heads can be a bitch. Cut off your wildman beard with your choice of axe or saw for merely $320.
More looks at the Zubin Survival Axe Complete Kit after the Jump…
For all you Voltron nerds, it’s time to get your G0Lion on thanks to the geeks at Think Geek. You know, the geniuses that made these super spiritual ice dudes possible. Aside from being a little 4″ super-deformed Voltron figure (as if that wasn’t enough), this trinket comes with a shitload of features such as 25 articulations, three changeable faces and light-up LED eyes plus swords, shield and stand. Get your Lion Force for only $80.
Get a better gander at the Mini-Super-Deformed Voltron with all his gear after the Jump…
Celebrating SNL 's 40th anniversary, live from your coffee table
If you’ve ever so much as turned on a television (even a an old-fashioned boob tube, with dials on it and rabbit ears), you remember Saturday Night Live, the homestead of so many of the greats of contemporary comedy—the iconic sketch show born back in 1975 that has been alive longer than most of the comedic actors who now appear on it.
SNL is now 40 years strong so it is no wonder that it has, quite literally, set the stage for an intensely long list of stars who got their first big shots in the spotlight. Among them have been, in no particular order: Jon Belushi, Chevy Chase, Gilda Radner, Dan Akroyd, Eddie Murphy and Bill Murray. Also, Mike Myers, Will Farrell, Adam Sandler, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Farley, Fred Armisen and Bill Hader. Martin Short and Tina Fey. Hell, even Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Elliot passed through.
Now you can own the book that is clearly the course catalog of contemporary American comics. Written and edited by Alison Castle (NYU and Columbia University graduate as well as recurring Taschen film-and-photography editor) Saturday Night Live: the Book serves as the show’s encyclopedic reference, with over 2,300 images, a complete reference guide by season detailing cast and guests, and an interview with executive producer Lorne Michaels. A must-have for anyone serious about comedy. Hardcover, 500 pages, and comes with ribbon bookmarks for $50.
More looks at this library of laughter after the Jump…
Watanabe's take on Boro , the Japanese patchwork style
Levi’s, the all-American go-to brand for anything even remotely denim related, has teamed up with Japanese fashion guru Junya Watanabe for a Spring/Summer 2015 collection. Together, they are reinventing the traditional jean jacket. Part of Watanabe’s “Man” line, the jacket above is called “Patchwork” for obvious reasons. The patchwork pattern itself is based on boro, which is a traditional patchwork style that goes back in Japanese peasantry longer than denim does for America’s. The denim itself is 87% Cotton, 8% Wool, 5% Linen, with patches ranging in materials. Put your patch on now for a pretty penny of $2,088
Plus Niceklback, Phil Collins, Mumford & Sons, Bieber & more
Everyone knows that there is nothing more metal than pop music, except absolutely everything. And that is what is so effing metal about these pop acts given the heavy metal treatment. Rumored to have been designed by some dude named David Ward, it’s actually pretty damned hard to find an online store for them. That’s when you know you’re really metal.
Fuck Iron Maiden, because now you can rock some Celine Dion like the Beast. Also other hardcore favorites like Niceklback, Phil Collins, Mumford & Sons and Justin Bieber — with his named spelled wrong, as it should be. Excuse me, metal-shirt guy, but Phil Collins actually is pretty effin’ metal. Well, maybe “metal ” is an over statement…
More looks at Pop Heavy Metal T-shirts after the Jump…
Dre, Eazy, Ice Cube, Yella & Arabian Prince finally get their film
As longtime fans of N.W.A., when this film was first announced we had our serious doubts. But after seeing the first official trailer for Straight Outta Compton we’re not hating on it nearly as much as we thought we would. Ice Cube’s son O’Shea Jackson Jr. is a deadringer for his pops; might actually have to catch Compton in the theaters August 14th…
By WMC 2001 (or was it ’02?) I was already growing tired of the endless “look at me” DJs playing the usual schlock of dribble while endlessly waving their hands in the air. I suddenly began to realize that I did not give a shit. Then I caught Ming & FS performing live at OM Records annual throw down and I got my groove back, Stella style.
Aside from the fact that you had 2 DJ/Producers wrecking the decks with DMC-level turntable skills, they also broke out guitars and mashed up Michael Jackson & Sabbath before I knew what a mashup was. They also delivered a unique twist on drum & bass and hip-hop that hooked me like a holy mackerel and made me a fan for life.
Flash forward 15 years later and that dynamic duo of Ming & FS have split up, but lucky for us they have continued to deliver fresh beats to your digital doorstep.
Today’s catch is “GEARS”, the latest from FS on his Patriarch Recordings label courtesy of none other than Reid Speed’s Play Me Records. Gears is a killer EP fueled by FS trademark urban hip-hop vibes, trap beats and hi energy dancefloor grooves nicely balanced with thoughtful melodies, nuclear bomb drops, and irresistible hooks that will rock you like a hurricane — there’s a great dirty .
Stream FS’s Gears below, and if you like what you hear, buy the EP via iTunes or Beatport.
Adding to the collection of World's Greatest Air Freshners
Sit behind the wheel with DJ Jazzy Jeff sitting behind the wheels of steel, as you infuse your ride with the coconut fresh scent of summertime. Soup up your hooptie today for just $5 with Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Scents. Or pick the scented homie of your choice, whether you’re whether you’re riding dirty or just generally like Hangin’ With the Homies.
