Tag Archives: Merchandise

EarthBound-Inspired Planners, Covers and More from Hobonichi’s Full 2018 Accessories Line-Up

Posted on Aug 18, 2017 by Oliver Jameson

Hobonichi have revealed their full collection of covers and accessories for the 2018 Techo planner, due to go on sale on September 1st. We took a look at the first EarthBound-inspired cover unveiled by Shigesato Itoi‘s lifestyle brand earlier this month, but … Continue reading →

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Unique 16-Bit Apparel Celebrates an Obscure Chapter in Nintendo’s Hardware History

Posted on Aug 12, 2017 by Oliver Jameson

From Elude Visibility (the online store of the archive of prototype and unreleased game ROMs of the same name, curated by Matthew Callis of superfamicom.org) comes some video game-inspired apparel that pays homage to Nintendo’s fascinating hardware history, reaching into … Continue reading →

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Splatoon 2’s Music Scene Comes to Life with New Shirts from THE KING OF GAMES

Posted on Aug 10, 2017 by Oliver Jameson

EDITMODE is expanding its range of Splatoon 2 apparel with a new line of six graphic t-shirts, inspired by in-game merchandise for the Splatoon universe’s most popular fictional bands. If you’ve spent any of the last few weeks indulging in Splatoon 2‘s fiercely competitive multiplayer … Continue reading →

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EarthBound-Inspired Covers Return for Hobonichi’s 2018 Accessory Collection

Posted on Aug 7, 2017 by Oliver Jameson

Following on from last year’s stunning collection of accessories, EarthBound creator Shigesato Itoi’s Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun (Hobonichi) have introduced the first of their new range of covers for the Hobonichi Techo planner inspired by the cult classic Nintendo RPG. In the run-up to … Continue reading →

Posted in Design, Games Culture, Merchandise, Posts | Tagged Accessories, Design, EarthBound, Games Culture, Hobonichi, Japan, Merchandise, Mother, Shigesato Itoi | 1 Comment

Super Deluxe Style with Gray Parka Service’s Kirby 25th Anniversary Souvenir Jacket

Posted on Aug 2, 2017 by Oliver Jameson

Gray Parka Service have teamed up with HAL Laboratory to produce a special souvenir jacket (or ‘sukajan’) in celebration of the Kirby series’s 25th anniversary this year. The back of the jacket is proudly emblazoned with the stylised title logo of … Continue reading →

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THUNDERBOX x Technōs Collab Serves up the Ultimate Accessory for Hot-Blooded Tough Guys

Posted on Aug 2, 2017 by Oliver Jameson

Thanks to Japanese fashion label THUNDERBOX, you’ll never again have to go downtown without a stylish, understated way of expressing your love for Technōs’ flagship Kunio-kun series on your person. They’re ideal for wearing to any back-alley brawl, dodgeball game or … Continue reading →

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Fresh New Threads from EDITMODE’s Splatoon 2 Collection

Posted on Jun 17, 2017 by Oliver Jameson

Kyoto-based EDITMODE have given us a glimpse of their fresh new line-up of officially licensed Splatoon-themed apparel, to coincide with the release of Splatoon 2 next month. This follows a successful line based on the first game, which featured clothing items from … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Merchandise | Tagged EDITMODE, Fashion, Japan, Merchandise, Nintendo, Splatoon, Splatoon 2, THE KING OF GAMES | 1 Comment

Uniqlo X BoxBoy Apparel Line Serves up an Unexpectedly Adorable Collaboration

Posted on Jun 13, 2017 by Oliver Jameson

Following on from their partnership with Nintendo for the UTGP t-shirt design competition, Japanese clothing giant Uniqlo have announced a collaborative apparel and merchandise line featuring characters from HAL Laboratory‘s puzzle platformer gem BoxBoy. The line is fronted by a pair … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Merchandise, Posts | Tagged 3DS, BoxBoy!, Fashion, HAL Laboratory, Japan, Kirby, Merchandise, Nintendo, Uniqlo | Leave a comment

The Minus World 2016 Christmas Gift Guide

Posted on Dec 4, 2016 by Oliver Jameson

Regardless of who you believe delivers your Christmas presents every year, it seems to be a universally accepted fact that they’re a pretty busy guy/gal. The likelihood is they’re not going to have it easy when it comes to accommodating … Continue reading →

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MOTHER 2 x Hobonichi returns for 2017 planner accessory collection

Posted on Aug 19, 2016 by Oliver Jameson

The Hobonichi Techo daily planner, a brainchild of Japanese copywriter, TV personality and creator of the MOTHER series Shigesato Itoi and his company Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun (Hobonichi), is back with a brand new lineup of stationary and accessories for 2017, including a selection that … Continue reading →