Swatch + Dragon Ball Z | Choose Your Hero

Dragon Ball is an iconic anime franchise since the 1980s and continue to conquer the world with its ever expanding anime series and theatrical films. Their latest is Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero that has been released in Japan back in 11 June 2022, and it is having its succeeding releases in selected parts of Asia. In the Philippines, it will be shown 31 August 2022 that unexpectedly to coincide the release is Swatch that just unveiled their collaboration with Toei Animation that produced the “Swatch x Dragon Ball Z” watches featuring the iconic characters from the original series, and it sure is something to add to a Dragon Ball fans’ collection!

Secret Fresh + SNK ATK | Packable Lifestyle

12.22.2019 – When Street Culture collaborates with Oriental meets Technology Lifestyle and you have yourself the best of both worlds when it comes to apparel and clothing, which is the latest trend in mixing art with fashion that could probably pioneered by Secret Fresh in the country. They’ve been slowly becoming the game-changer not only in the art scene but also in the lifestyle culture melding ideas at the same time having fun while appreciating the simple things in life. Now, they team-up with SNK ATK Design Lab which is a new apparel & clothing company that combines Japanese fashion with Technology.

Marvel + Miniso | 5 Essential Merchandise

08.30.2019 – The collaboration between Marvel and Miniso produced a lot of household merchandise that was previously revealed in the other stores that are now “Marvel-ized” with the aesthetics featuring the prominent characters that appeared in Marvel Studios’ MCU, which are based from their comicbook appearances. Believe it True Believers when you’re a big Marvel fan chances are you won’t know which ones to buy and not everything is actually ‘useful’ at home or if you plan to accessorize yourself it is a challenging preposition. Earlier today the Miniso branch in SM Megamall became the House of Ideas that welcomed customers to the store.

Marvel + Miniso at SM Mall of Asia

08.27.2019 – The Marvel freight train keeps on chugging along with the plethora of reveals for the upcoming Disney+ streaming service over the past weekend there’s more where all that is coming from. With the Comic Book content heating up with their flagship X-titles literally sold and the MCU films are building up. The merchandise machine hasn’t stop producing all things Marvel that you can wear and sleep in. A few years ago there was a Marvel store that has anything that has something to do with the House of Ideas, which even though short lived it gave fans what they had and now it’s Miniso’s turn to bring some Marvel to the mainstream.

Monde Nissin x Uniqlo LifeWear Launch!

06.29.2016 - If you’re a nerd into collecting and runs out of funds, the most time you spend on food ends with a bowl of ramen. It’s a staple for someone having a hobby and who tries to survive with having ramen. Well why not only eat a bowl when you can wear it too? Monde Nissin and Uniqlo collaborate to produce t-shirts carrying the distinctive designs of iconic Filipino brand, Lucky Me!, and the country’s favorite cookie sandwich, Bingo.

No Life Without "Converse X Coolrain!"

04.15.2016 – There a few well-known Art Toy designers in Asia that have made its mark in the mainstream unlike the ones coming from Europe or North America. One comes to mind is South Korean visual and sculptor Coolrain Lee. For those who are unfamiliar with his work you might have come across them though his collaboration with big brands and art galleries. His most familiar in work in the Philippines is the Eraserheads art toys that were released in 2013.

B'lue | Batman V Superman Exclusive Drink!

03.12.2016 – B’lue collaborates with DC Entertainment in promoting the greatest gladiator match in history with “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice”, which probably by now is touring Metro Manila in bringing the action to the local malls. They also released an exclusive edition of their product featuring the DC Comics Trinity of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman where each character has two variations of the bottle that is now available in supermarkets.

Sprayground Now Sold at SM Department Store!

01.24.2016 – Sprayground is a bag company that was established in 2010 and produce high quality functional designs that’s a rebellious as its goals in bringing you the best. They bring licensed brands and turn them into their own unique design. There are actually new designs that where sighted from Marvel, SpongeBob Squarepants, South Park, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more these bags are turning up interest with its unique vibrant image of what is to own a cool bag!

Star Wars x Sketchers Sneakers Awaken!

12.20.2015 – The Star Wars fever is on the thick of it this Holiday season and the merchandise from action figures to plush toys won’t be enough to saturate enough to keep the fans from going all-out for ‘The Force Awakens.’ If the shirts and jackets where not enough the sneakers from Skechers adds more Star Wars to the licensing juggernaut ending the year with more from the galaxy far away. Indeed Walt Disney and Lucasfilm is an empire in the making already.

Voltes V x Giordano Officially Released!

12.12.2015 – Voltes V a Japanese anime series in the late seventies and syndicated in the Philippines has been an iconic figure. Not only in the eye of kids growing up catching with the show but also in the political history of the country. Lately the revival of the classic is being celebrated not only by Bandai, the current toy manufacturer of its famous action figure but also retail clothing store Giordano.

Giordano x Voltes V on 12.10.2015?

12.05.2015 – Giordano one of the retail brands in Asia a Hong Kong based company has been around since 1981 continuing to evolve to suit every men, woman, and children’s clothing line. They’re familiar with tie ups to pop culture trends too. This was evident in the past when they partnered and brought in an exclusive clothing line to promote Disney Pixar’s “Monsters University” in 2013 and “Inside Out” early this year with pop-up mall tours in the Philippines.

PREVIEWS Exclusive: Show Off Your Geeky Side!

08.14.2014 – Sometime the best way to express your geek side is just wear a good shirt that you appreciate being a fan of not just wearing it to look cool. There have been a lot of that being sold out there but some designs are not what you expected. However PREVIEWS is now offering their exclusive apparel through your local comic shop. All you need is inquire at your local retailer for the PREVIEWS magazine where to find these shirts and other apparel.

ThrowBack: Bio Turbo Sneakers!

04.03.2014 – Do you remember Choudenshi Bioman? Or in English speaking countries simply translated as ‘Bioman.’ A popular sentai show imported from Japan that featured colorful heroes that call out their name and designated number. Back in the day when the show’s popularity was at all-time high there were merchandise, action figures, vehicles, play set and even costumes. There might also have shoe apparel that might be associated with this series. But have you heard about the ‘Bio Turbo’ sneakers?

Converse All-Stars + the Simpsons Sneakers!

03.20.2014 – If collaborating with Philippine comic book artists was something unique for Converse. This time around it’s very special as the oldest American sneaker brand team up with Matt Groening’s famous yellow skinned family. The natives of Springfield get a pair of sneakers tribute how the Simpsons has become part of the popular culture. This year Converse released their All-Star line decked with the Simpsons family featuring individual designs for Bart and Homer with a third one with the complete family that includes Maggie, Lisa, and Marge.

The Wolverine Powered by V Energy!

12.31.2013– 20th Century Fox, Marvel and V Energy teams up to bring you The Wolverine Edition V “Graphite,” which will keep you on the go. V stands for vitalise, this is an energy drink which have ingredients includes guarana and caffeine developed by Frucor Beverages. In groceries in Australia this is sold in 250 ml in cans each packed in 24 promoting The Wolverine in cinemas. Currently the movie has been released in Blu-ray and DVD home editions. You can’t get enough of The Wolverine when you drink the V energy edition…

Thor: The Dark World Clothing Apparel!

10.16.2013 – Thor: The Dark World is just a few weeks away from being shown in Philippine cinemas and other parts of the Asian region. The action figures have been released from Hasbro toys. Like any upcoming movies SM Boys Teens’ Wear release their own licensed clothing apparel ranging from shirts and sweaters that are limited in design. If there is one design gets sold out they no longer re-produce it again. The new Thor: The Dark World shirts and sweaters are not the only promoting the film but also have a special promo for those who want to catch it in cinemas.

Converse x DC Comics: The Riddler!

10.14.2013 – The iconic Chuck Taylor All-Star rubber shoes has been around since its introduction in 1917 then known as the All-Star composed of rubber sole and canvas which was an elite shoe at the time made for professional basketball league. In modern times the sneakers has become part of the popular culture evolving to variety of colors and design. In 2011 Converse made collaboration with DC Comics to launch limited edition sneakers with variations based from the popular characters.

Man of Steel Shirts & Merchandise!

05.14.2013 – Man of Steel is less than a month away and previously merchandise tied-up to the film has been released. There are action figures and interesting merchandise that you’ll find almost anywhere but always keep an eye also on the not-so-real ones. For years SM Department Store for Boys & Teens wear has been producing significant amount of licensed clothing from Warner Bros. and it has become part of their products that bring you for the geeks namely shirts based from comic book heroes. For this year Boys & Teens Wear line of clothing spotlights on the Man of Steel.

Iron Man 3 Shirts at SM Boys Teens Wear!

03.07.2013 – After the highly anticipated theatrical trailer that have been released yesterday everyone can’t wait for the film to be shown sometime in April. Previously several posters where revealed for the monumental build up. Of course there’s always the merchandise from Hasbro featuring role playing toys and action figures that some fans had a mixed reaction since these are not entirely the whole line. But you can expect to wear the latest Iron Man 3 shirts courtesy of SM Boys’ Teens Department where they are currently having a contest.

Nerd Docs at Midnight Market in Cubao X!

12.16.2012 – Nerd Docs takes the geek culture promoting original designs based from pop culture inspirations. They first appeared in the recent BLTXXX where they started selling their flagship Darth Vader doctor shirt that also brought a slew of slogans for you to wear. They are also the same company behind Dark Bulb comics’ Shatter Space which first debut in the recent Komikon 2012. Nerd Docs continue to come re-invent their designs featuring the famous Vader Doctors that definitely caught a lot of attention on their first launch.