Starting this week we’ll be posting the movie trailers to the films we think look Necessary and Cool. Look for it starting  soon!NC

This weekend we’ll be testing some great snow gear, why? Because here in Columbus it’s currently snowing more then we’ve seen all winter. Snowflakes that are as big as our fists are coming down faster and faster, which means this is a great time to get out there and bring you some reviews!

You’ll be getting some new Reviews all weekend so keep checking back! More updates this afternoon, see you then!

Jef Price and Cullen Marriott Founders of NecessaryCool

Well what more can I say? If you follow us on Twitter you may win something. We have stacks of stuff from Red Bull, Hasbro, Marvel, Puma, Petzl, North Face and others. You want to win? Then go to Twitter and watch your Direct Mail. Don’t have a Twitter account? It’s free and easy to sign up. NC

Well a new year is here and with it come many exciting things from us here at NecessaryCool. In April we’ll have our anniversary, this month we’ll be having our first online PUBLIC meeting via Twitter, more reviews, more news, more interviews, maybe even a new look along the way.

So keep reading, enjoy, and remember to hit the contact link at the top at any time to get in touch with us about feature ideas or just to give us feedback on the site. More updates later, for now just sit back and enjoying ringing in the new year 2010 with us NC style, cause we’re back in the office and out on the trails with more review and features headed your way! NC

Jef Price & Cullen Marriott Founders of NecessaryCool

If Comic & Collectables are your thing, then this is for you. Ken at Black Hole Comix is having a huge sale starting today & nearly everything in stock is at closeout prices! Check it out!

• New Books and Supplies 20% off!
• Trade Paperbacks 30% off!
• Model Kits 30% off!
• Recent Back Issues (unboarded section) 50% off!
• Sale Hardbacks 60% off!
• Main Backstock and Posters 75% off!
• Manga Remains 70% off!

Sale runs December 26 to January 2

IF YOU TELL HIM WE SENT YOU YOU’LL GET A FREE MARVEL PREMIER HARDBACK!

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We want to wish all our readers and friends a very Merry Christmas, and please have a happy holiday! God Bless and stay safe!

Jef Price & Cullen Marriott Co-Founders of NecessaryCool

Ever wonder where we find our gear? Where does all this stuff we talk about come from? Simple, some of it our field agents find on their never ending search for cool stuff, some is found by random chance, and some is from interviewing the designers, writers or creators. But these days most is through product testing first hand in the field. Read more »

Our good friend Evan Zebley helped us give our Twitter page a facelift by creating all new designs for our background, & our new logo as seen above! Swing by our Twitter page to get it out & don’t forget to follow us, every months we pick winners from our followers to win free NC Loot! NC

From all of us here at Necessary Cool, we want to wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving! May you have a wonderful day with friends and family, and please remember the roads will be packed, so be careful! We don’t want to lose anymore readers to over zealous turkey eaters, who are driving way to fast on an empty stomach, while singing Freebird 2 octaves too low, while….. Um… Well you get the idea. Happy Turkey day guys and gals! Hope you have a great one! NC

Hey gang, we have some great features coming up, here’s a look at what’s coming your way!

• Gear you’ll need to survive the Zombie Apocalypse
• Winter Boots we love
• Is Sony’s new PSP Go Really an upgrade?
• Our Top Comics of the last year
• An NC Interview with Matt Fraction
• An NC Interview with Jerrell from theREDr
• Gear Guide to current gear from The North Face
• Gear for your Dogs next Hike

Keep watch guys it’s all coming up over the next month!

-Jef Editor/Co-Founder