Fernando Cifuentes of Chile became the 2024 Pokémon TCG world champion with a nail-biting 2-1 victory over Japan’s Seinosuke Shiokawa in the final of the 2024 Pokémon TCG World Championships on 18 August. In front of a crowd largely backing him, Cifuentes became the second South American player to clinch the Pokémon TCG’s biggest prize […]
SUICOKE, the Tokyo-based brand, teamed up with Kiko Kostadinov and Al Morán’s OTTO 958 to give the classic Vibram FiveFingers (VFF) a fresh spin, with release slated for this month. It’s their first project together, and they’ve completely reimagined the split-toe look with a modern, playful twist. About the VFF SUICOKE NIN-SABO-OTTO Collection The new […]
Fresh off a high-profile collaboration with Beats by Dre and F1 sensation Yuki Tsunoda, Japanese graphic artist Verdy is set to drop another exciting project in August 2024. This time, the prolific artist is treating fans to an exclusive capsule collection that will be available only at OTSUMO PLAZA. About the Verdy “OTSUMO PLAZA” Exclusive […]
ASICS has long been a leader in the sports footwear industry, particularly with its extensive range of ASICS tennis shoes. With a history steeped in innovation and a commitment to enhancing athlete performance, ASICS has earned a well-deserved reputation for producing tennis shoes that excel in quality, comfort, and durability. Let’s explore what sets these […]
Heading into the 2024 Pokémon TCG World Championships, one of the decks which has gone overlooked by many—yet could still absolutely figure in title contention—is the Snorlax deck. This ultra-defensive deck has one of the more unorthodox strategic profiles in the current metagame and in recent tournaments was most notably used to win the Stockholm […]
After more than 27 years (and counting!) in print, the One Piece manga has provided its readers with an ever-growing cast of memorable villains which Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates have had to fend off on their path to claim the series’ titular treasure. Many of these One Piece villains have gone […]
Umbro has been making waves in the fashion scene through its recent collaborations with Japanese brands. After successful partnerships with Children of the Discordance and atmos, the sportswear giant has teamed up with FREAK’S STORE for a FW24 apparel release in August 2024. About the FREAK’S STORE x Umbro FW24 Collection Themed “British Mood”, this […]
Fall is approaching, and Nike Sportswear is dropping a brand new colorway for the classic Nike Zoom Vomero 5 this year. This time around, it’s all about the silhouette adorning a “Celestial Gold” makeover. About the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 “Celestial Gold” The Zoom Vomero 5 “Celestial Gold” is a shoe bathed in warm, golden […]
[Update 21 Aug 2024] Mark your calendars! The New Balance 1906L “Black/Green” is slated to launch on 19 September worldwide! Don’t miss out! New Balance continues to expand the 1906L lineup with the introduction of a striking “Black/Green” colorway for 2024. This latest iteration follows the previously released “Silver Metallic/Black”, “Raincloud”, and “Rich Oak” versions. […]
ONE PIECE Card Game fans in the Philippines have a day to truly look forward to—on 5 and 6 October 2024, the BANDAI CARD GAMES Fest 24-25 World Tour will make its second stop, coming to Manila for the first time. The event will be held at the SM MEGA MALL Megatrade Hall. Interestingly, although […]
