Three words describe this fantastic timepiece. Simple. Fashionable. Functional. Add to this minimilist wristwatch a solid aircraft grade stainless steel case in three finishes, Italian leather strap and Swiss made 7 jewel, ETA calender movement... We're sold. $TBA.NC
AEV J8 MILSPEC Jeep
We love Jeeps, what do we love more then Jeeps? Jeeps that can withstand more then 5 hours in a dust storm, have reinforced bodies and frames, Dana front and rear axles, Dodge Ram brakes, black steel wheels, snorkels in their hoods for deep water travel, and are driven by either a 2.8L TurboDiesel or 5.7L HEMI V-8. Still hungry for more details? Head over to AEV to find out more. Starting around $50,000.NC
141 Eyewear
Designed in Oregon, handcrafted in Japan. These are frames for the man who takes himself seriously in the office and in life. Not only will these help out your style, with every pair sold, they donate a pair to someone in need. Giving the gift of style, yep, we can get behind that. $TBA. NC
This fantastic design looks like something right out of a fighter jet cockpit. With it’s sharp style and perfect features, this is one of the coolest watches from Diesel we’ve seen. Priced at $300, it will let you keep the time in 4 time zones and has a digital readout of a set time zone. It’s classic, yet futuristic look will turns head in all 4 time zones.Premier. NC
Marvel comics The Heroic Age is not a reboot, but a return to the story telling format of heroes and villains without the line being so blurred between good and evil. Will it last? Not likely, but it’s something Marvel has been working towards for over 7 years, so it’s most likely going to be quite impressive. To check out the story straight from Marvel, read on! Read more »
Jerrell Conner has created a masterpiece in this dark and mystery filled journey into the Apocalypse. A dictator has risen to power and is hunting down anyone who dares speak out against him. Fantastic themes and story telling are joined by Jerrell’s perfectly suited artwork, well above average production quality compared to other indy books out there, make this one of the best reads I’ve had in quite sometime. Book 2 is due out soon, and Jerrell has done a great job expanding his world with the sketchbook and collectable items available through his site theRedr.com. Very Cool for comic fans and Necessary for someone looking for something new that stands out from the rest.NC
In addition to releasing this kick butt live show/Iron Man 2 trailer mash up today, Marvel also made the announcement that both a special album release and box set of AC/DC jams would be released in conjunction with the new film. Read more »
“ANALOG WATCH WITH MATTE STEEL CASING, BLACK DIAL AND WHITE HANDS. THREE SUPERIMPOSED DIALS WITH LUMINOUS RED HANDS. BLACK RUBBER STRAP WITH STEEL PLATES AND BUTTERFLY BUCKLE. JS55 MIYOTA MOVEMENT. WATER RESISTANT TO 100M. 120 GRAMS. LEATHER STRAP AND WATERTIGHT CASE INCLUDED. 50MM DIAMETER (APPROX. 2″). IMPORTED.
Welcome to Port au Prince… courage be with us all.
We are sending out a simple message to the world printed on a 5 x 7″ postcard that will inspire yet more courage in the face of the catastrophe that has beset Haiti. Put this card on your fridge, in your office, on your wall. And with this in hand we urge you to keep the people of Haiti, the relief workers, and the doctors on your mind, and in your heart.
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