Nike Killed It With Their "Risk Everything' Ad Campaign Featuring Some Of The Best World Cup Players...

Nike is a huge sponsor of this years World Cup, and they are a huge player in the international soccer market. The only major player they do not have on their roster is Messi (albeit he is the best), but Nike is busting out all of its stars for its latest ad campaign entitled 'Risk Everything'. There are three films in all, and they are all pretty cool. 'Risk Everything' features Neymar of Brazil, Reynaldo of Portugal and Rooney of England as they undergo their World Cup journeys. 'Winner Stays' is a cool one in which kids play a pick up game of soccer at the park in which the winner stays on the pitch. The kids transform into all of the worlds greats, and they highlight typical moves from these guys. 'The Last Game' is animated and shows us a fictional future where soccer players are ruled out by Clones, who replace players who are human and therefore take risks. The clones become the stars of soccer, and the 'Originals" are sent packing... no longer the stars they once where. But the 'Originals', lead by the older Brazilian legend Ronaldo, come back strong for one last game. Ibrahimovic, Christiano Ronaldo, Iniesta, Brazilians Neymar & Luis, Rooney and Tim Howard lead the charge against The Clones... will they win? A great marketing campaign for Nike in this World Cup year. Catch all three videos after the jump...

Game of Thrones x World Cup Nike Unis by Nerea Palacios

With World Cup fever in full swing now that the USA has advanced to the knockout stage in consecutive tournaments for the 1st time ever, I thought it was only right to share these beautiful soccer uniforms inspired by the Game of Thrones houses. Nerea Palacios created these using Nike ID's features to get the colors right, and then adding some nice touches in details and dope backgrounds to drive the whole project home. These are just fantastic, and I would love to see them on the field. I am sure Daenyrys & the Targareyns would have a slight unfair advantage with 3 dragons on the pitch at once. Check out all the kits after the jump...

CCD Links It Up - Vol #3

Click after the jump to read some really cool stories from around the Internet. CCD gets name dropped by one of my favorite artsits during an interview, Terry Richardson is back to his old pervert ways, 

Win A Pair Of ParaNorman Nikes By Proving How Weird You Were As A Kid

I love me a cross promotional contest, especially one that can net me a pair of sweet ass limited edition Nikes. The promotion I am referring to has to do with the release of the upcoming movie ParaNorman. Nike wants to see what weird pics you have from when you were a kid. All you have to do is Tweet that photo with the hashtag #WeirdWins and you will be entered in the contest to win one of the 800 pairs of ParaNorman Foamposites that feature sick details from the film. They are extremely unique and since Foamposites are super popular and these are so limited they will probably fetch a pretty penny on the secondary market. You can click here to see all the details about the contest over on the Nike page and you can see some detailed pics after the jump...

Game On, World by Nike +

Video Games are no longer a fringe entertainment, they have gone extremely mainstream. Characters & game situations are recognized by many a person young and old... show a person who doesn't know who Mario is or doesn't know what a warp pipe does, and I will show you someone who has lived under a rock for the past 30 years. Nike recognized this, and decided to appeal to the gamers inside all of us to sell us on the new Nike + athletic program. They use recognizable situations from some of the greatest games of all time (Mario Brothers, Donkey Kong, etc) to show what it is like to work out in the brave new world of Nike +. The gang at Nike always makes fantastic commercials, and this one is no exception. Well done... check out the full video after the jump.

Commercially Acclaimed Vol #24 - Nike Fuel Band

TV commercials are a part of our everyday lives as TV viewers. Even though Tivo and DVR have allowed us to "skip through" the commercials, the advertising companies are still trying to peak our interests by coming up with creative commercials. To me, great commercials are an art form and are under appreciated by a society that is always trying to speed through things. Think about it... how many times did you see a great commercial that made you laugh hysterically or want to go out and purchase the advertised product??? And how many times has the best part of the Super Bowl been the commercials during a blow out game???  Whether you want to admit it or not, commercials are cool as shit... and here are some of my favorites.

The 'Home Bulls' Collection Celebrates 25 Years Of Jordans...

Over the past 25 years, Nike and Michael Jordan have paired up to make some of the greatest sneakers ever created. The shoes they have produced are not only technically sound, they are some of the flyest creations to ever be worn on peoples feet. In celebration of 25 years of making pure fire, Nike has announced a 'Home Bulls' collection of sneakers, featuring one model from each of the 25 years in similar colorways. All of the sneakers in the collection have a white upper base with red soles/liners and black laces. I own at least one pair of each of the 25 models (yeah, I have a problem buying shoes), but I have to admit that seeing all of these like this is really cool. Click after the jump for more detailed pics...

The Future Is Now From Nike....

 I give you The Nike Mag (HOLY FUCKING SHITBALLS!!!):
*** Check the video after the jump***

Brand Wars by Barn Bocock

You can grab any of these popular logos that have been Star War-ized by Barn Bocock on a T shirt or as print by clicking here. These are pretty funny, especially the Jabba the Hut one.

A to Z Blogging Challenge - Day #7 - Letter G - Grapes (Jordan V Grapes)

So Clean...

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a huge sneaker fan. I have over 150 pairs of kicks right now, and I have had hundreds more over the years. I have been a size 13 since freshman year of high school and still have a few pairs from back then. When I was growing up my Dad often took me to Sports Depot on Crossbay Blvd or Sneaker Corner on Liberty Ave to get sneakers. I always got Jordans or other hot kicks, such as Adidas Superstars or Reebok Pumps. And although I loved every Jordan that has ever been made, nothing... and I mean nothing comes close to the Air Jordan V Grapes.

Heaven on a Jordan Planet!

When these puppies dropped in 1990, they set the streets on fire. This was the first time that Nike decided to step out of the comfort zone a use some different colors. The purple & turquoise colorway are just stunning compared to the usual combos of black, red, and white that Jordans usually come in. The reflective tongue with the huge Jumpman made the sneaker pop, and the lacelocks on the top allowed you to have the shoes untied but secured (it was the style at the time). The mesh sides, the 3/4 cut (they look like regular high tops, but typical basketball shoes back then were SUPER high)... these were cream of the crop. I always wanted them, but never had them as a kid.

Back in 2006 the Jordan Brand started retroing the Jordan V's, and one of the planned colorways was the 'Grapes'. I copped them instantly... after 16+ years I finally had them!!!! Here I am rockng my 'Grapes' at the last Music and Movie Night with my partners Papa James & Bianca Papas.

I got my Grapes son!!!

They are my favorite sneakers that I own... the highlight of my collection. There is a rumor that the Jordan Brand is releasing the 'Grapes' again in a 2pack with the Jordan V 'Laney' colorway (blue & yellow) later this year... only time will tell on that one. But I'm good... I already got mine!!!!

***Bonus- Check out these blasts from the pasts featuring Grapes***

King Ralph poster featuring Grapes (minus Jordan logo)

Fresh Prince rocking the Grapes!

I Can't Wait To Cop These & Rock 'Em On Halloween!!!

These Nike SB Stefan Janoski's come Dexter style, blood spattered and ready for a Halloween Party!!! I am sooooo copping these... dope!

Commercially Acclaimed: Vol.#20 - Godzilla vs. Charles Barkley For Nike

TV commercials are a part of our everyday lives as TV viewers. Even though Tivo and DVR have allowed us to "skip through" the commercials, the advertising companies are still trying to peak our interests by coming up with creative commercials. To me, great commercials are an art form and are under appreciated by a society that is always trying to speed through things. Think about it... how many times did you see a great commercial that made you laugh hysterically or want to go out and purchase the advertised product??? And how many times has the best part of the Super Bowl been the commercials during a blow out game??? Whether you want to admit it or not, commercials are cool as shit... and here are some of my favorites.


This week we got a vintage spot from Nike that pitted down low nightmare Charles Barkley 1 on 1 against the Tokyo Destroyer himself, Godzilla. This is from the classic era of Nike commercials (face it, they have some of the absolute BEST tv spots ever), and Barkley is great as the good guy who isn't afraid to get dirty. You gotta love the sports glasses that Godzilla pops on right before they start playing (in purple for Barkley's Phoenix Suns!!!). The effects were actually done by George Lucas's Industrial Light & Magic, which makes them automatically awesome.

***Bonus***

This was right around the time Nike began to embrace Barkley as the "anti-Jordan", the bad guy you could root for in contrast to Jordan's perfectly good guy. They even crossed over with Dark Horse comics to do a one shot featuring Barkley balling with the beast. How many atheletes can say that they starred in their own comic, and got to beat up on Godzilla? Here is the cover and some panel art. Enjoy!!!

I need this in my comic collection asap!!!

Barkley taking a shot at fellow Nike colleague Jordan and The Bulls

Holy Early 90's Euphamisms Batman!!!

Godzilla is definitely a Jordan Brand guy... lol



Robert Rodriguez, Nike & Kobe Bryant Team Up For "The Black Mamba" Mini Movie

I saw the teaser trailer and posters for Robert Rodriguez's mini movie for Nike & Kobe Bryant called 'The Black Mamba' a few weeks ago, but held up on posting about it untill the complete film came out during All Star Weekend. After Bryant's MVP performance in Sunday nights All Star Game, I felt it was fitting to feature this cool poster and the complete short film here for you guys. I hope you enjoy Rodriguez's offbeat, zany grindhouse long form sneaker commercial/movie featuring Danny Trejo, Bruce Willis, and the rest of the Rodriguez regulars. Go get 'em Kobe... you really are the shit!!!



Thanks to /Film for the clip and artwork. You guys rock.

Commercially Acclaimed #12 - Nike - Boom!!!!!

TV commercials are a part of our everyday lives as TV viewers. Even though Tivo and DVR have allowed us to "skip through" the commercials, the advertising companies a still trying to peak our interests by coming up with creative commercials. To me, great commercials are an art form and are under appreciated by a society that is always trying to speed through things. Think about it... how many times did you see a great commercial that made you laugh hysterically or want to go out and purchase the advertised product??? And how many times has the best part of the Super Bowl been the commercials during a blow out game??? Whether you want to admit it or not, commercials are cool as shit... and here are some of my favorites.

Todays entry comes from Nike, and its fitting considering the MLB playoffs are about to start. Boom!!! features all time MLB & NFL great Bo Jackson taunting stud Yankee 2nd baseman Robbie Cano, and then digresses into an allstar clip featuring everybody from Lebron & Kobe, Serena Williams, Rapper Rick Ross, Tim Tebow, Nick Saban, and Manny Pacqaio... and a bunch of high school athaletes. Very cool commercial... BOOM!!! 



Custom Painted Kicks From Across The Pond

My god these are some fine ass hand painted Nikes if I have ever seen 'em... these are killers. Artist Daniel Reese and the guys over at Brass Monki in England are painting just about whatever your little heart desires onto some White on White Dunks, and they are doing it well. Now although Nike and other companies frequently feature sneakers that are "inspired" by a character or movie, Brass Monki will give you the specific details from any inspiration you may have. Check those "Ultimate Captain America" joints above... briliant!!! Here are a few of the designs that I liked the best. Click the link above to see the full selection, and even send them an email with what you want and they will do it, no prob. But I hope you ready to get that dough up, cause most of these first class pieces of art for your feet will cost ya about 400 pounds (like 600 dollars US)... art don't come cheap, know what I mean? Which ones do you like the best? What would you get on your kicks? Tell us in the comment section below.

R2-D2 Editions

Snarf from Thundercats Edition

Batman & Robin Editions

Lego Edition (Yeah Jeff!!!)

Thanks to the guys at Geekologie (Cause we credit our sources...) & Forces of Geek ... keep it up fellas!!!

Commercially Acclaimed Vol#10 - The Educators (FootLocker)

TV commercials are a part of our everyday lives as TV viewers. Even though Tivo and DVR have allowed us to "skip through" the commercials, the advertising companies a still trying to peak our interests by coming up with creative commercials. To me, great commercials are an art form and are under appreciated by a society that is always trying to speed through things. Think about it... how many times did you see a great commercial that made you laugh hysterically or want to go out and purchase the advertised product??? And how many times has the best part of the Super Bowl been the commercials during a blow out game??? Whether you want to admit it or not, commercials are cool as shit... and here are some of my favorites.

Being someone who has been both a teacher and a coach, as soon as I saw this commercial I had to throw it up. It features New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (Go G-men!) and Eagles wide reciever Desean Jackson, NBAers Amare "NY Knick" Stoudemire and Rajon "Boston Celtics" Rondo,  and Sanya Richards, a Team USA sprinter getting some of the student body ready for sports in the upcoming school year. Thats one hell of a teaching program... damn son! Whose been eating hummus??? Also you can see the Air Max 2010, Nike Air Hyperdunk 2010, Nike Air Wavy, Nike Trainer 1.2, and the Nike LunarGlide appearing throughout the spot. Enjoy the commercial...

5 Videos To Remember Why We All Love Jason So Much

So I finally got a chance to catch the excellent Friday the 13th documentary His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th on Netflix Instant Streaming (Shocking right... me watch Netflix streaming???) and was drawn back in to all that is awesome (and goofy) about the Friday the 13th series. I recommend the doc to anybody who likes the series, but I included a few videos from the past 30 years of some of Jason's on and off screen activities. There is a banned Nike commercial, Jason on the Arsenio Hall show (that's classic) and an interesting look at one nerds attempt to beat the Friday the 13th Nintendo game. Just wanted to share these forgotten moments with you guys. Tell me what you think in the comment section below. Long live Mr. Jason Voorhees.

Best Deaths In The Friday the 13th Original Movies:



All The Deaths From Friday the 13th Remake



Banned Nike/ Friday the 13th Commercial



Jason Appearson the Arsenio Hall Show (woot,woot,woot)



Angry Ninetendo Nerd Takes on Jason in Friday the 13th for NES

Commercially Acclaimed: Vol.#5 - World Cup Edition

TV commercials are a part of our everyday lives as TV viewers. Even though Tivo and DVR have allowed us to "skip through" the commercials, the advertising companies a still trying to peak our interests by coming up with creative commercials. To me, great commercials are an art form and are under appreciated by a society that is always trying to speed through things. Think about it... how many times did you see a great commercial that made you laugh hysterically or want to go out and purchase the advertised product??? And how many times has the best part of the Super Bowl been the commercials during a blow out game??? Whether you want to admit it or not, commercials are cool as shit... and here are some of my favorites.

The 2010 World Cup is under way, so what better thing to hghlight then the wonderful ads that are being shown during the games... this is a world sport, and these commercials represent some of the many cultures in the world cup. So enjoy... the commercials breaks may suck, but they can be entertaining.

Star Wars x Addidas - The Catina: 2010 Edition

Pepsi - "Oh Africa"

Nike - "We Are The Future"

Walmart - "Mom Knows"

So Long, Easy Rider... Hope You Find Your Way To The Other Side

So by now you have probably heard the fact that film legend Dennis Hopper has passed on. He died of complications from cancer on Saturday, My 29th. Recent pictures of the film great show him to have been suffering greatly from the disease, and I for one am extremely sad to see him go. On the other hand, I am glad that he is no longer suffering and he has moved on to a better place. After appearing in the great James Dean's films Rebel Without a Cause and Giant back in the mid 50's, he portrayed many memorable film roles over the next 5 decades. His biggest role was as 1/2 of the cross country motorcyle riding team that he played with Peter Fonda in Easy Rider (pic to the left) and that is how I will always remember him. He also played some very memorable roles in films like True Romance, Apocalypse Now, and Speed. He also played Stanley the crazy referee in an ad campaign for Nike, which we did a story on that you can see here. Most recently he has appeared on HBO TV show Entourage as himself, and in a starring role on the Starz show Crash. We will truly miss such an outstanding actor and our condolences go out to his family. This is a clip from True Romance that he shared with co-star Christopher Walken... and I feel it best sums up Dennis Hopper the actor. Enjoy the clip... and so long Mr. Hopper, hope you find a nice long road ahead for you to cruise on.

Walken vs. Hopper

Commercially Acclaimed Volume #1 - Dennis Hopper for Nike

TV commercials are a part of our everyday lives as TV viewers. Even though Tivo and DVR have allowed us to "skip through" the commercials, the advertising companies a still trying to peak our interests by coming up with creative commercials. To me, great commercials are an art form and are under appreciated by a society that is always trying to speed through things. Think about it... how many times did you see a great commercial that made you laugh hysterically or want to go out and purchase the advertised product??? And how many times has the best part of the Super Bowl been the commercials during a blow out game??? Whether you want to admit it or not, commercials are cool as shit... and here are some of my favorites.

Stanley (Dennis Hopper) for Nike: Hopper stars as lunatic Stanley in thes clips for Nike and a few of the greatest NFL players from the 90's. These are some of the best Nike commercials ever (they have had some great ones) and bring back alot of memories. Enjoy!

Stanley and Sterling Sharpe


Stanley and Bruce Smith


Stanley and Barry Sanders