Today’s toys edition will focus on Toy/Collectible professionals named MINDstyle. Some of you might remember the Gardener 10th post I did some time back with focus on the collaboration items by vinyl artist Michael Lau.

Picture courtesy of Gardener 10th.

MINDstyle is famous for their collaborations of which definitely not the least is Disney. Their Disney collaborations feature famous Disney character’s portrayed in an inspirational way. Just take a look at the Eric Tan Tiki Stitch statue below.

Picture courtesy of Vinylpulse.com.

I have not checked the new items by Mindstyle for a minute but just the other day I came across with their upcoming The Year Of the Tiger item inspired by one of Disney’s most beloved characters, Tigger.

Picture courtesy of Highsnobiety.com.

We are currently living up the year of the tiger and it’s fitting that Winnie the Pooh’s friend Tigger celebrates his year with this new collaboration. The collectible figure will be available in June but if you want to cop one, you better act fast as the item will only be available in selected stores and in limited numbers.

I really love the Art Toy Collectible concept and without my financial manager’s perseverance I would probably drop a few dimes on these pieces.

Life’s good and we continue the celebration of the journey moving closer and closer to the year of the hare. But it’s still the year of the golden tiger, so we will cherish the year of prosperity and make the most of it, I hope you will too. Peace, I’m out…

It’s a lovely (but rainy) day and we’re all geared up for the end of the week.

MayDay/ Wappu is just behind the corner and people are already coming up with excuses to stay home tomorrow. Probably the drinking and partying starts around noon tomorrow, even in the office environments. But have no fear, we’re around Wappu or no Wappu.

If you have not visited theyearof.net for a minute you might want to do so. The site has been updated to fit The Year Of the Tiger. Below just few pics of the intro, for the whole clip you can visit www.theyearof.net/tiger/.

Since it is the year of the golden tiger, it is but fair that the brand is doing something for these glorious animals. As discussed in my previous post, the brand is expanding to new arenas while paying homage to things valuable in life, such as life itself. The message from the brand is that, “we must create awareness and stop the futile extermination (of the tigers), for in that wisdom we shall see the need to save our planet and ourselves.” (The Year Of…)

The site is also linking to Sumatran Tiger Trust with a message, adopt a wild tiger. The brand is indeed growing to new fronts. I already shared the news and information on the limited edition The Year Of… x Taiko Sake and the brand is also bringing out a range of The Year Of… Tiger Bags in different forms and colors. The message in the bags follows the above stated quote, save a bag / save a tiger / save us!

That said, take a look at the reinvented site of The Year Of… brand and if you’re interested to hear more about the bags drop us a note at info(a)nordicdenimhouse.com.

Life’s beautiful, so appreciate it, even when it rains. I’m out y’all, peace.

As promised I will be posting more Chinese New Year related stuff this and next week and we’re just getting started. New Lunar Year means a new beginning and  to celebrate this people often purchase new gear. I mentioned this in my past post so pardon the follow up but in celebration of this joyous and auspicious celebration we are throwing The Year Of Tiger Promotion. Welcome the new lunar year in style and make use of the 13% discount you can get by using coupon code NDH-CNY10 at the checkout. The coupon code is valid from 5th until 15th of February 2010.

Art by Simon Birch

Remember The Year Of The Golden Tiger is bound to be an auspicious one. I’m excited about this upcoming holiday season. Stay tuned for more, drop us your comments and questions. We love to hear from you. Gong Hei Fatt Choi, Gong Xi Fatt Cai, Happy Chinese New Year. I will say repeat these words again and again, but you have to start the wishes early enough. Cheers, I’m out…

As you well know, the year of the Tiger is approaching and you can sense the prosperity of the new lunar year. We’ll be celebrating the lunar new year (in style) in Copenhagen, Denmark due to the CPH-Vision/ Terminal-2 fair, which we’ll be attending together with our friends from Momotaro Jeans. But I’m sure it’s going to be an auspicious CNY.

New Lunar Year is a new beginning which should be embraced in dressing yourself in fresh gear. For myself and the fam this means copping new gear for the new year. Of course Chinese New Year is much more than just Ang Paus and new gear. It’s a time of reunion. I will defo talk more about this closer to the CNY, but here’s a little something on the topic.

Nike Sportswear is commemorating the event by launching Cortez Classic inspired by the Year of the Tiger, tiger stripes and all. The details are pretty awesome, sil screened tiger stripes, highlighted horsehair and extra pair of laces by Starks. Oh, and the kicks will be launched as a limited edition (200 pairs) release on the 10th of February with a very nice thematic box. But those more interested of the shoe and not so much of the box, it will also be released with a normal shoe box on the 13th of February.

Pictures courtesy of sneakerfreaker.com

Nike Asia Pacific has also created the below video in celebration of the launch.

Another brand making moves in the sneaker scene in celebration of CNY is Converse. The brand has launched a series of the year of the tiger designs for the season. Converse has produced a Chinese New Year 2010 collection that features all of the lines under Converse flag. These include: Chuck Taylors, Jack Purcells, classic One Stars and a concealed Weapon. The designs feature plenty of red and gold colors in celebration of this prosperous season. The kicks will be available in the beginning of the new Lunar Year, but only in China. So give a call to your connections there and cop yourself a pair of fresh kicks in celebration of the year of the golden tiger. Pics below.

Pictures courtesy of sneakerfreaker.com

Finally I drop you a little hint on a future post I will be making on the topic of The Year Of the Tiger. I’m kind of excited about an upcoming expansion of The Year Of… brand. Some of you already know what I’m talking about here but just a teaser now. Will post more on the topic once the time is right.

That’s all for now but rest assured we will be welcoming The Year Of… the Tiger in style. Stay cool everyone but don’t get cold, the spring is on its way. I’m out, peace.