Last month while tending to some KR matters in SF, I was able to drop by and see Benny Gold. He was nice enough to carve some time out of his busy schedule to meet with me for a bit at his store front in the Mission. The space not only houses all current BG products in an amazing retail space but also his design studio in the back as well. I was able to sneak a peek at what the coming seasons have to offer and I must say, it’s pretty amazing to see what such a small staff can accomplish. Awesome stuff to come!

Benny’s graphically clean aesthetic and love for SF is ever present within his space and his work. Take for instance his recent SF Fog Series 100% Be@rbrick. The orange topped gradient Be@rbrick with packaging resembles the peaks of the Golden Gate atop a bed of iconic SF fog. Benny seamed to have a good run with Medicom on his first toy endeavor and I trust this will not be his last.

Benny’s designed and collaborated with some of the best out there. A long list of clients and friends which include Nike, Huf, Adidas, Mash, Highsnobiety (in which he is also a blog contributor), Thunder Trucks and Commonwealth Stacks just to name a few. Whether it be shoes, bikes, skateboards or clothing Benny has plenty of tricks up his sleeve and we look forward to see what him & his crew are up to next.

Follow Benny on Twitter @BennyGold and “Like” him on Facebook if you know what’s good for you.

Stop motion animation, LEGOs, graffiti! What’s not to like? Even if you are one of the 109,000+ people who have already seen this, I’m sure you won’t mind watching it again. Props to Elvisistnochamleben for taking over 1,300 pics to make such a cool school art project.

This is not the Droyd you are looking for.

Joining two of the best things on earth, New York based Flowbot artist JK5 blends his passion for hoops and a certain George Lucas series to create the RJ-K5 Astrofresh Basketball Droyds.  Available in 2 editions: the regulation orange colored Galactic Game Ball and the retro red, white, and blue Hyperspace All-Star, these figures are crafted of resin and stand 8.5-inches tall. Landing March 8, only a perfect number of each is available (327 to be exact), so act fast. Retailing for $100 (£79.90 UK; 92.70€ Europe) at Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com and select retailers worldwide.

May The Ball Be With You.

Galactic Game Ball

Hyperspace All-Star

The Simpsons will be airing their 500th episode this Sunday, February 19 at 8/7c on FOX. To commemorate this animation milestone Kidrobot is giving you a chance to win a signed version of the new Matt Groening figure.

To enter you must take a snapshot of yourself in front of your tv/computer during the 500th episode’s opening sequence when the family meets up on the couch. Email your pic of you with the scene on screen to promo@kidrobot.com by Tuesday, February 21 at 12 noon EST.