UNKL Debuting New Figures at SDCC

Posted on June 27, 2007 Under Life

Everybody's favorite giant Icelandic protector of humanity is back - and this time he's equipped to wade in and put himself in harm's way when FEMA types can't (or won't) go themselves. The new SUG figures from UNKL will be…

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Gema.tv

Posted on June 25, 2007 Under Life

I love Internet video magazines because they're such great opportunities to present content in a different way, but I haven't found many that hold my interest. After receiving an intriguing poster/flyer for the Brazilian Gema website, I went home and…

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Talk Shop Fridays: Green Building vs. NIMFY?

Posted on June 22, 2007 Under Life

Although the construction controversy at 123 W. 15th St. in Manhattan touches on so many property rights issues, I'm going to narrow the scope for this week's Talk Shop Friday post. Valhalla, as the owners the Rath Family has dubbed…

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Frucall: On-the-Fly Deal Finder

Posted on June 21, 2007 Under Life

For those of you who are constantly seeking the best deal out there, free service Frucall may just streamline your price research method a bit. When you go shopping and find something you want to buy, but just know that…

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New @ La Tete Au Cube

Posted on June 20, 2007 Under Life

If hedonism at its purest still isn't enough for you, La Tete Au Cube has a few new goods to make your bad habits even sassier. Because I'm highly supportive of free will and sarcasm (though not necessarily supportive of…

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billWillie: Style/Conscious

Posted on June 20, 2007 Under Life

There's a tragically jaded part of me that likes to roll my eyes every time I hear about another new fashion label trying to save the world. I actually agree, in theory anyway, with the concept of fashion as a…

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Spear Exclusive: Relearn to Drive

Posted on June 20, 2007 Under Life

Who taught you to drive? This question will undoubtedly spark some interesting stories from almost anyone you ask and it's the question BMW asks on newly launched, RelearnToDrive. Relearn features hilarious videos with different characters (agro gym coach, war vet…

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footyCS

Posted on June 19, 2007 Under Life

The Footy Contest Series is a new online video footage contest community that invites those who are passionate about their board sport "“ and those who catch all the action on film "“ to upload their footage to the footyCS…

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Adios & Ciao Ciao Launch Party

Posted on June 15, 2007 Under Life

Adios and Ciao Ciao, the two newest tokidoki/StrangeCo toys, are set for official release Thursday, June 21, at L.A.'s Munky King Melrose. The two figurines will be available separately, but, as the story goes, Adios has already been kicked out…

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Mike and Maaike: Stolen Jewels

Posted on June 15, 2007 Under Life

San Francisco-based design team Mike and Maaike have added to their impressive design repertoire by stealing some bling. In their new Stolen Jewels Collection, they explore the tangible versus the virtual in relation to real and perceived value. How did…

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