Profound Aesthetic - 3 Tone Pullover Parka Jacket

Profound Aesthetic "had" this great 3 tone pullover parka on there site. But if the quotation marks didn't tip you off, its no longer in stock. And damn! Look at that colorway! Can't beat a parka that looks like a whole wheat sandwich with grey poupon.

Ivan Ave - The Circle (prod. Mndsgn)

Bootleg: X-Plus Super Majin Buu (13 inch)

New, a round of applause to anyone who can drop 3 digits on a figure without having that immense feeling of regret. You win. You have everything. But, to all my fellow poor people. I know you all are busy splitting your last bake bean under an overpass. I just want to let you know, "your important too." 

So, I bought this X-Plus Super Majin Buu PVC figure from Aliexpress. Not bad I must say. Not bad at all. I spent maybe about $40 when it retails at 80-100. The paint job looks great. Not really much you could goof. A few years ago though, buying a bootleg figure seemed to be something I was most afraid. Research for an online retailer would take weeks. Screening reviews and cross referencing them from different sites was a must. Checking out message boards and youtube video. Interrogating and waterboarding sketchy eBay sellers. I did it all (except for the last thing, kinda). But I don't even know what to say at this point. Like, bootlegs really aren't that bad when it comes to an alternative to buy a costly figures. And when I say figure, I'm talking mainly PVC. Don't worry you sweet little head over bootlegs figures with articulation, best leave that shit to a legit purchase.

Dragon Ball X KINTOU

I know its been a while since the last time I posted but I made a few Dragon Ball designs to get printed for my personal collection. I'm doing most of this through Zazzle.com but I might try and find a site that silk screens. Zazzle prints on cloths but they haven't let me down yet. I think so far they look pretty neat. Sucks I can't sell this loot to the public due to copyright issues but at least I can wear it myself. I'm kind of a Dragon Ball fan if you didn't know *wink* *wink*(this is when I give you the link to my DBZ blog: Kintou)  

For though, I really wanted to vent my frustration about the clothing line Billionaire Boys Club and their recent announcement of a Dragon Ball shirt collection (plz click the link). Yo! I have never liked BBC. Like, since they got on the scene I thought their stuff was dated and their designs were simple sketches traced in Adobe Illustrator without using the advance setting. Not to say they don't have a few dope pieces here and there. I found a decent look black crew neck sweatshirt at the thrift from them. But come on! This lukeware shit is what they come out with. You find some crispy looking DBZ shirt from a con or eBay for a much cheaper price then what their going to drop it for. Cuz really! Their going to tax the hell out of it for name sake alone. But I digress...

I've been trying to get more creative recently. Idk. I use to do more design work for fun when I was making $8.50 an hour as a temp for a chemical company. But now, my just fighting for time just to get some sleep. I know my wife feels the same way. Hopefully I'll have something else posted soon.

10.Deep - Incite S/S Buttondown

Short sleeve cotton twill button down photo printed graphic.

Hmm. Not bad 10 Deep. Can't really say much about it. Dope little gray scale all over print. I like. Can't cope for 90 bucks though. 

Iman OmariI - High-Loops & Higher-Loops

Some good medicine for those heart palpitations of yours. Iman OmariI's High-Loops & Higher-Loops (which is a combination of two EPs) is retailing at 11 bucks. Not bad, right? Its like a deal or something.

Puma - Ignite Select Kurim

I really want these Puma Ignite Select Kurim shoes. Don't really have anything else to say, these shoes look so damn good.

Hyplandshop - Serpent Coach Jacket

Hyplandshop has some clean ass jackets on their  online store. Well, had for the most part. Most of them are out of stock and for good reason. But these nylon Serpent Coach Jacket have a very pleasant look about them. With the Japanese ukiyo-e style snake illustration paralleled with the black and white American flag patch. They just look so right. Priced at $60 bucks, they seems well worth it.

SSUR Rebel Ape Bust (Glow-In-Dark Edition)

SSUR released this very splendid glow in the dark Rebel Ape vinyl bust. From what I saw online, it stands at about 12 inches, which is kinda sad. Considering that earlier editions which rocked either a cool army green, black, or pink color scheme stood at about 14 inches at the same price of $145-175. So, dose shaving off about 2 inches compensate for the whole glow in the dark thing? I don't know.

Last Days

Its been fun, but its time for me to move out. Staying with my family was pretty economically stable. Plus, they kind of love me and stuff. But with me and my girlfriend ready to take the next leap forward while trying our hand at being online entrepreneurs. A floor bed surrounded by posters doesn't really scream adult. 

I think I've been looking for a new place to live for about a year and a half now. Haven't really found too many places that are as classy as I am.

Sanyo M1120 X AMDISCS Cassettes

About two months ago, I bought this dope little Sanyo M1120 walkman on eBay. I paid out about $35 bucks, so that was cool. I re-read the item's description about 10 times though. Had to make sure they weren't giving me okey doke. A lot of eBay sellers do pretty well selling broken vintage walkman(s) just for the parts. But sometimes their kinda cryptic about. I just didn't want to be that sucker who thinks their getting a deal but their not.

I also bought a few cassettes from AMDISCS, a record based in Europe... s..some where. But they have a neat selection of music the choose from. Future funk to abstract trap beats. You can't really lose. Well, unless they forget to ship your order 3 times in the span of 3.5 months! Really! Like really! But I got the loot and I'm pretty understanding to the situation... I guess.

Purchased Items:

• スーパーセックス永遠にSUPERSEX420 x TENDENCIES – SPLIT EP
• CYBEREALITYライフ - King of the Streets EP
• Architecture In Tokyo - Architecture In Tokyo

Check out their site. They have a free downloads you can part take of. If you want to that is.

Danny Watts | . mitosis . ( PoptartPete)

The Gaslamp Killer - Breakthrough

I bought this Gaslamp Killer's album Breakthrough LP two months ago and I kinda just put it away without even giving it a listen. Its not bad.

Wet Store JP - AKIRA Bomber

After scrolling through a slew of animal related videos that my girlfriend tagged me in on facebook. I ran across this amazing preview shot from Wet Store JP. An eye popping red MA-1 flight bomber jacket with Wet Store's current logo on the back. Hot damn! I'm patiently waiting for this shit to drop. 

For the past year, Wet Store JP really seemed to be pulling inspiration from the anime Akira like a mother fucker, and its not really a bad thing. Some independent clothing brands will simply pull elements from a certain medium. Copy and past this, copy and past that. And subsequently, their collections give off a very sophomoric and unoriginal vibe that most people ignore like a starving vagrant. But Wet Store JP on the other hand, they are creating a narrative for they'er cloths. Expanding on an element from Akria, and creating a motif around it. Or something...

KNXWLEDGE - HEXUAL SEALINGS PRT.8 (cassette)

So Knxwledge's 8th installment to Hexual Sealings is on cassette now at Stones Throw's online store. Buy one! It's the same as buying 30 red plumbs, in the winter when their out of season. Yeah! I'm not even trying to be clever. I literally bought 10 dollars worth of plums two days ago. So, there you go.

It still hadn't hit me that Knxwldge was sign to Stones Throw until recently when I saw that Mndsgn was signed too. I only really knew of him through youtube and bandcamp, but its just really great to see that things are moving forward for him. The same with Mndsgn. It's very inspiring. But buy the damn cassette though.

Bootleg: Neca Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtal Figure

I've been up on my Scrooge Mcduck lately. Saving every penny for when my girlfriend and I move out at the end of spring. I want to be financially set on rent and utilities months in advance, soooo I haven't really been balling like I use to. No more faberge eggs, golden chalices and burberry key chains. Now its just $0.89 tissue paper and Kroger brand parmesan cheese. But about two months ago, I felt the urge to buy some shit. So I did. I went on AliExpress with the intention of buying a "Master Stars Piece" 10 inch Vegeta PVC figure. Which I did mind you, but with the added inclusion of 13 other items.

Now, AliExpress is a site known for a it's knock-off items. So when I saw an figure titled: "NECA TMNT Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Collection Michelangelo Action Figure 5'' New In Box." I knew that shit was a goddamn bootleg off the rip, but I'm cool with that. It's not like I'm buying an obviously fake SUPREME X THE NORTH FACE jacket for around 60 bucks. No one should pay more than $20 for anything inauthentic. But this Michelangelo figure was kinda dope and only17.99, so I'm technically not a chump. Just $2.01 shy of that.

After about a month of waiting, I finally got my figure and I was surprised. Surprised by a horrible fucken stench coming from the box. It's a fine looking product. But damn! I had to let it air out for most of the day. Any who, here's a review of the same figure:

Manwolfs - 24K Solid Gold Hand

These cats at Manwolfs have been trying to sell this damn thing for a minute. A fuckin 24K solid gold hand! I don't really know when they posted this thing on there store, but every few months, I check to see if somebody bought it. Valued at $162,000.00, I'm sweating just thinking about the chump who buys it. And the description:

"One of a kind this hand was the result of mystical chanting and dance. Sliced was the womb of a small child. Freed from his misery was he when the mighty leader reached into the childs innards and released the precious metal."

It's even personally delivered to you by their leader! Now I want to buy it!

Rare Panther

Long lost are the days of my youth. With my "government" job constantly reminding me of the woes of adult hood. Like sand stuck underneath my Dr Scholls insoles. I can't get rid of it. I can't shake that shit loose, and its hindering from being creative. So for the past month, I've been trying to get inspired. Absorbing from my surroundings and other creatives. That being said, Rare Panther is a clothing company I've fancied for a while now. Their clothes don't really fit my motif or style but they always have a very sold collection. Following a very faithful color scheme, all while giving a nod to the Black Panther Party. Their not changing the game in terms of bring anything new to street wear, but you can just feel to potential in their shit. Like, I have to keep a look out for them.

BADBADNOTGOOD - Since You Asked Kindly

Cheap Monday - Mars (sunglasses)

Look at these tan sun glasses from Cheap Monday. Just look at them. Now, tell me where I can find cheap chinese knock off. They'll run you about £25 / $40, which isn't too bad. But with glasses like these, I know I'll only have one outfit to wear them with. Damn...