HUPBOX Clear Shoebox

Whether you have too many crushed cardboard boxes to keep stacking, or just want to know which shoes you’re grabbing, there is always a time when a clear shoebox would come in handy. HUPBox just made their acrylic shoebox for sale.

At $40 each, these boxes aren’t cheap, but there are some benefits beyond their functionality. Impact-resistant acrylic is the choice construction material, providing not only protection for your shoes, but the option to stack higher with more confidence than with a standard box. Beyond utility, the basis for this project was to provide a means through which sneakerheads can share their passion and display their sneakers in an artistic manner.

Nike “Kill Bill” Pack

Nike borrowed the alias, Black Mamba, from one of its headlining athletes, Kobe Bryant, and used it as inspiration for a two-sneaker package. Uma Thurman’s character in Kill Bill shares Bryant’s nickname. Naturally, Nike sought to personify their sneakers with each serpent’s murderous demeanor.

The pack exhibits the Big Nike Hi and Auto Flight Hi. The base-black Big Nike Hi is splattered with blood stains and thereby congruent with any Tarantino film. As for the Auto Flight Hi, it utilizes the red and yellow color scheme that is consistent with the DVD packaging as well as the jumpsuit that Uma Thurman dons during the film. Nike cites Kobe “Black Mamba” Bryant as their connection to Kill Bill with clever insoles. The insoles of each shoe display a “Death List” in the hand-scribbled styling of Uma Thurman. Kobe’s Death List marks such NBA adversaries as Ray Allen and Paul Pierce.

Banksy “Exit Through the Gift Shop” Film Trailer

Jet-Set Graffiti gives us a peek into Banksy’s upcoming film, “Exit Through the Gift Shop”, which will make its official debut at Sundance. The film is definitely something to look forward to and may change the perception of street art as we know it.

Kobe V “Dark Knight”

Many salivated over the Joker-inspired “chaos” make-ups of the Kobe IVs and Vs. With this in consideration, Nike has extended the Batman relation in the Kobe line and created the Nike Zoom Kobe V “Dark Knight.”

Colorwise, the Dark Knights utilize both lustrous and matte blacks as well as a luminous electric blue. The shoe lacks any snake print, which has been common among the IVs and Vs. It does, however, make use of the spotted laces that are used on the “chaos” colorway and other Kobe V color-ups. Set to drop this Saturday January 23, 2010 at NikeTown.

Baron Davis Runs NYC Video

From Brooklyn Bridge to Times Square, Baron Davis dribbles through NYC in his new Li-Ning gear, making some stops along the way. Features cameos from Common, Jim Jones, Irv Gotti and DJ Clue.

Krink Jumbo K-51 Markers

New from Krink is this K-51 Jumbo Permanent Ink Marker. Available in CMYK colors (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) these quick drying markers are dye-based and are designed for versatility: they are waterproof and write on most surfaces including: glass, metal, canvas, wood and more. Each pen is handmade in the USA and has a large ink capacity (30ml to be precise). Look out for the K-51 at Krink stockists worldwide or check up on those website KRINK.

Wonderwall x KAWS Vinyl Figure

Building off its original collaborative t-shirt back in 2008, famed Japanese architectural firm Wonderwall teams up with KAWS yet again, bringing the original graphic to life in the form of a vinyl figure. It seems like a release is slated for next month, with two different colorways available. The figure measures 22cm high. Stay tuned for a closer look and more concrete information as the release date nears.

AUDI eTRON!! SICK CONCEPT!!

The Detroit auto show is under way and Audi is showing off it’s second version of it’s electrical concept the eTron. Let us know what you think?

Under The Influence: Masters of the Universe Tribute Art Show

Paying tribute to one of our favorite childhood cartoons and toy series of all time:  He-Man and the Masters of the Universe!!  Come see how 100 of your favorite artists have re-interpreted these cherished characters.  ALSO… don’t miss seeing the gallery transformed into Castle Grayskull!

Gallery1988 Los Angeles
7020 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 937-7088 / gallery1988@aol.com

Air Jordan Retro 6 Black/Infrared

Early into 2010, Jordan Heads can rejoice with the upcoming drop of what is without a doubt one of Jordan Brand’s most classic signatures, the Air Jordan VI (6) Infrared. The sneaker’s black upper is highlighted with a nice balance of Infrared on the midsole, lace toggles and heel pulls. Instead of the original material nubuck this retro will be featured in suede. The shoe will drop on January 23rd, 2010