Wednesday, October 8, 2014

BODEGA X VANS VAULT AUTHENTIC LX FLEECE PACK

Acclaimed Boston retailer Bodega has teamed up with Vans Vault on a new rendition of the venerable Authentic silhouette, featuring two colorways collected under the Fleece Pack banner. As the moniker suggests, the build showcases a cozy fleece upper — one in grey, the other in pale green — mounted on a two-tone gum rubber sole unit with metal eyelets and dual branding on the tongue and sockliners. Packaged in a custom box with alternate laces, the Bodega x Vans Vault Authentic LX Fleece Pack launches this Saturday at Bodega, in-store and online...

Saturday, October 4, 2014

LEGO Is Releasing a 2,000 Piece Version of Boba Fett’s Slave I from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

For what is sure to please a number of fans, the Star Wars Slave I will be releasing in a LEGO format. If unfamiliar, the iconic vehicle was Boba Fett’s bounty hunter ship from The Empire Strikes Back and it returns in this 1,995-piece toy that is full of great details such as hidden weapon placements and even a rotating cockpit. Furthermore, it includes Han Solo in carbonite, which you can then place into the cargo hold along with a number of accompaniments. Retailing for $200 USD, the LEGO Star Wars Slave I is expected to release in January 2015....

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Vans x ‘Star Wars’ “Dark Side” Pack

Vans‘ ongoing collaboration with iconic sci-fi franchise Star Wars continues with the issue of a “Dark Side” themed pack of sneakers, apparel and accessories. Adopting a somewhat more wearable aesthetic than the collab’s previous release, the sneakers are presented in blacked out colorways, sporting tonal prints of the series’ iconic baddies – Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers – and are available in adult, kids and toddler sizes. A range of tees, caps and bags are also on offer – the full drop is available now via Vans’ webshop...