I love seeing already established brands experimenting with different media. This is the case of A Bathing Ape's BAPE Daruma Dolls. I remember when I was a child my mother used to work for the Asian Studies Department at The University of Pittsburgh and she put me on to these as a child. They are made of paper mache and each one is hand crafted by the artisans over at BAPE. These are a great addition to any empty corner table.

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What happens when you flawlessly blend basketball and contemporary design one shoe? You get the Adidas Roundhouse Mid. This is just one of many exiting color ways that this shoe has to offer. Adidas is a brand that refuses to become archaic. It seems as if Adidas is taking a very proactive approach to solidify their role as a footwear staple in the street wear world.

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These are an excellent selection from Nike's Livestrong Collection. I am feeling the color-way and the selection of materials. The selection of yellow on black is somewhat reminiscent of the color scheme that is synonymous with Pittsburgh's professional athletic teams. Nice.

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"Medicom Toy preview this upcoming Bearbrick release, continuing the brand’s focus on the Iron Man film series. Coming in the larger 400% scale, the toy features intricate printed details in the iconic Iron Man colors. A release can be expected in October 2010."

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Supra continues their barrage of crack-induced footwear with their Pilot "Seersucker" that is set to release in mid-July 2010. These should get you ready for the yacht parties this summer. Nice.

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