KISS “Word Art” Apparel

LA Pop Art

Our Score:  5 out of 5 stars

KISS and LA Pop Art recently announced the launch of a branded “Word Art” line of apparel that celebrates the legendary band’s enduring magic. “You wanted the best; you got the best!” LA Pop Art and the “Hottest Band in the World” Kiss have teamed up to launch a new line of unique apparel. Just in time to commemorate their End of The Road final tour, LA Pop Art has used “Word Art” to create the iconic KISS logo out of their popular song titles and the famous makeup of the Demon, Starchild, Catman, and Spaceman.

LA Pop Art founder Joseph Leibovic had this to say about the collaboration.

“There has never been a band like KISS and there will never be another band like them, We wanted to honor their legend with a truly one-of-a-kind design that is a must-have for any KISS fan.”

LA Pop Art continues to hit it out of the park with their unique word inspired art and the newest KISS partnership is no exception! We checked out one of the new t-shirts and were very pleased with the product. Printed on high quality soft cotton the art jumped of the shirt and looked great in the basic white on black styling. It was fun trying to find the different songs titles and count just how many different songs were used to create the new take on the iconic Kiss logo and face paint. Another great feature is that the design is offered in a wide size run for men, woman and children. This makes it super easy to find matching shirts for loved ones when we are finally able to catch the remaining legs of the “End of the Road” Tour in person.

This fully licensed KISS merchandise is boldly printed with pride in the USA and is also available on sweatshirts, tote bags and more. Kiss “Word Art” apparel can be purchased at LAPopArt.com, Macys.com, Amazon.com and through select quality retailers. 

The company’s full line of products are available at www.lapopart.com.

“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” has quickly become one of my favorite anime of 2020. The show packs it all – horror, drama and action into its first season of 26 episodes. The first movie, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Mugen Train” is currently blowing up the box office in Japan with a scheduled release of 2021 in the U.S. This anime shows no signs of slowing down as it takes over the world. But the anime isn’t stopping with just these episodes and the movie…

SuperGroupies, a fashion brand offering products inspired by anime and games, has delivered 12 new items based on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. This collection includes a watch, bag, and wallet inspired by four of the main characters; Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Giyu Tomioka. All of the items are designed with meaningful motifs such as the details of the character’s outfits, Kasugai Crows and more.

One that we will be showcasing today is a black x green watch inspired by Tanjiro Kamado. The second hand and an index are in red, inspired by his hair and eye color. The center of the dial has a Japanese traditional checkered pattern inspired by his haori with an embossed motif of his earrings. The lining of the strap is colored green and the word “滅” (metsu) on the Demon Slayer Corps uniform is designed on the case back.

This watch is sleek and really sharp looking. The colors really pop and completely remind you of the character Tanjiro Kamado. SuperGroupies did an amazing job with this watch matching it to the character. If you are a fan of the anime series, you are going to want to have this watch for sure.

Hand numbered and limited to 300 pairs total.

TROMAVILLE, 6/9/20 – Chicago-born hip hop artist and entrepreneur Juan “Big Herc” Hernandez, is gracing Troma fans, horror fans, and sneakerheads alike with another kick-ass pair of kicks. Big Herc and Troma have teamed up for a limited edition run of Toxic Avenger slip ons featuring iconic movie poster artwork from Toxie’s second feature film. “The Toxic Avenger” movieverse that first debuted back in the 80’s, and which currently includes four films, a musical, comic books and a video game.

These slip ons are a very limited with only 300 total pairs available. Each pair will come in a hand numbered shoe box, indicating its numerical order. They will also come with an exclusive trading card that is hand numbered as well and a Toxie shot glass. The shoes have three different color combinations and kid’s sizes are also available. The going price for these sick kicks is $60, and you can only get them at BigHerc.com. Speaking of which, you should make certain to bookmark and visit BigHerc.com often because he’s got some more exclusive merchandise coming our way from both “The Toxic Avengers,” and “Toxic Crusaders” brands, in the very near future. Stay tuned!

ABOUT BIG HERC

Born and raised in the windy city, Chicago, Big Herc is a veteran artist and presence in the hip-hop community. Along with a strong passion for music, Big Herc also has a love for video games, animation and pop culture. Big Herc has worked with some of music’s biggest names including Cypress Hill, Ice-T, Slipknot, Schoolly D, Ras Kass, DAS EFX and DJ Premier. Along with the current “Big Herc x Toxie” line of items, his pop culture merchandising collaborations also include Taito and Square Enix’s 1970’s arcade game, “Space Invaders.”

Tokyo, Japan, Mar. 12, 2020 – SuperGroupies, a fashion brand offering products inspired by anime and games, has opened pre-orders for 12 new items based on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

This collection includes a watch, bag, and wallet inspired by four of the main characters; Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Giyu Tomioka. All of the items are designed with meaningful motifs such as the details of the character’s outfits, Kasugai Crows, the word “滅” (metsu) on the Demon Slayer Corps uniform, and more.

Product Information

Tanjiro Kamado model Watch

This black x green watch inspired by Tanjiro features a red second hand based on his hair and eye color. The center of the dial is designed with a Japanese traditional checkered pattern inspired by his haori and has an embossed motif of his earrings. 

Nezuko Kamado model Backpack

This simple daily backpack is inspired by Nezuko. The quilting stitches on the front pocket is reminiscent of the Japanese traditional hemp leaf pattern on her kimono. A bamboo motif charm is attached to the zipper pull of the front pocket. 

Zenitsu Agatsuma model Watch

This black x yellow watch is inspired by Zenitsu. The color mix is reminiscent of lightning flashes across the sky. The dial features a triangle motif inspired by his haori, while the pattern is designed in a gradient color reminiscent of his hair. Chuntaro, his companion bird, is on the dial as well.

Giyu Tomioka model Backpack

This foldover backpack is inspired by Giyu Tomioka with zip closure. The design of the front pocket is reminiscent of his haori. A silver plate on the front features his impressive advice for Tanjiro, “Don’t ever give others a chance to murder you!”. 

Product Name   ：
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba x SuperGroupies Collection（12 items）

Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Giyu Tomioka model

・ Watch

・Bag

・ Wallet
 

Pre-order Period   ：
Available from Mar. 12 until Mar. 30 at 12:00 PM, 2020 (Japan Standard Time)

Release Month  ：
All items in Aug. 2020

Price  ：
A watch available for 17,800 yen before tax

A bag available for 14,000 yen before tax

A wallet available for 10,800 yen before tax

URL　 ：
https://www.super-groupies.com/feature/kimetsu_01_watch  

Manufacturer  ：
SuperGroupies（スーパーグルーピーズ）

Copyright  ：
©吾峠呼世晴／集英社・アニプレックス・ufotable

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Long Layered Hair Styles We All Want to Copy In 2019

One feature that makes long layered hair styles so admired by women with long hair is that they look fantastic though simple. If you have grown your hair hoping to style it in layered style and now you are wondering where to begin, don’t worry; you are reading the right page.

Not all women can manage to have long locks. Some lengths are genetically determined, and they rarely grow past their shoulders. Others can grow it but managing it is another different story-it is a burden to them. If you are in this last category, long layered hair are the best way to go. You can let your locks grow to any length you need without feeling a lot of weight if you choose the best haircut. Here are some envious options you should choose.

1. Multi-Layered Mix.

This is the best option for any lady with elongated hair and needs a sleek, stylish, and glam haircut that offers movement and volume. The use of different layers is what makes this layered hair style unique. The short layers are only used to frame the face, and the rest of the layers are maintained medium length. It is easy to achieve a style that you will love.

2. Medium Black and Brown Swoopy Layers.

 This long U-shaped haircut reveals density and thickness in an extra-ordinary manner. By including long layers, you can give your hair sleek and refined look, while the short and choppy pieces improve texture and body. It is a fantastic hairstyle ideal you can ask your stylist on your next salon visit. We are sure you would love it.

3. Short, Mid, And Elongated Layers.

If you want to give a different look to your long locks, opt for layers. Tell your stylist to give you short, medium, and elongated layers all over the length of your manes. The varying lengths of the layers enhance movement and dimension of your hair, and hence that makes it easier to work on. You may also include some messy ponytails, buns and shaggy braids if you feel like.

4. Long Waves.

Without layers, long locks can appear lifeless and heavier than usual. Layers show off the texture of extended locks in a surprising and natural way. And the best thing is that you can opt for myriad ways to style them and give some life to those long locks. That can be done by beginning with some informal beach waves.

5. Long Layered Hair.

Rock this look by telling your stylist to style both long and short layers, like on Pinterest. Extreme layers are best for thin hair since they boost volume and movement. This look will make your ponytail unique. However, you need to be precise about what you need for the best results.

6. Voluminous Bangs and Messy Curls.

To accomplish this voluminous hair style; you want to utilise barrels of varying sizes when curling your tresses. Alternate the directions as you curl. You will get an amazing style without going too overboard. For sensual touch, opt for shaggy side bangs by styling the curls backward and teasing the crown.

7. Straight Layered Hair.

Extended hairstyles are effortless to create and very versatile. You can simply opt to style your hair into a bun when you don’t have time to style it in the morning or just maintain it simple and straight. Besides, the V-shaped hairstyle boosts the movement for the thick hair. For ladies with straight locks, you want to utilise deep conditioner and allow them some minutes to dry after washing. The tresses will appear lustrous with minimal effort. If you have curly manes, use a large round brush to blow-dry them. Don’t apply a lot of hair spray as this may make it look scrunchy.

8. Shorter Strands.

Layered hair styles are suited for long hair. However, when it comes to this style, it takes a dramatic turn by revealing hair of varying lengths. With different layers, creating a simple ponytail is not like taking a walk in the park. As such, you may need to choose a cut if you are hoping to coif one. However, there is a bright side for this haircut; you can include highlights for a serious look.

Eddie Van Halen Introduces 1978 High Tops
Commemorating Van Halen’s Iconic Debut Album

Eddie Van Halen store has released a commemorative shoe, the 1978 High Top, honoring the occasion of Eddie’s groundbreaking debut to the world stage with the release of the first Van Halen album, some 40 years ago. Adding to the growing collection of footwear offered by the EVH™ brand, the 1978 High Tops are a black and white classic high-top sneaker. The outer side features a live photo of Eddie Van Halen playing guitar on the first world tour, and the inner side of the shoe has 1978 prominently displayed in a circular badge. The Eddie Van Halen logo appears on both the tongue of the shoe and on the back sole, and the back panel features his signature white with black striped pattern.

The 1978 High Tops and additional apparel/merchandise can be purchased at:
http://www.EddieVanHalenStore.com

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Last year my wife gifted my son and I gift cards to the new-to-Kansas City attraction known as TOPGOLF..  TOPGOLF is basically an elevated driving range with various targets which you can hit to score points while competing against your friends.  Sounds fun, I know, but the constant hassles are not worth the energy and time spent.

Depending on where you live, the hourly rates may differ from the ones in KC.  Here the cost is $25 an hour if you go before noon, $35 an hour between noon and five o’clock and $45 an hour after five.  We got there at 11:30 a.m. and were sent to one of the elevated tees.  We were going to play for two hours (thinking since we were there before noon that the cost would be $50.00) but learned that, even if you’re there before noon, once the clock strikes “12” the price goes up.  Not wanting to pay $60 we elected for play for 90 mins at a cost of $42.50.

My son “signed in” to the game and his name appeared on the screen.  We tried to “add a player” but were unable to.  I finally signaled one of the employees and he came over.  We explained the situation and he said that I’d have to pay $5.00 to add my name.  I told him we had already paid for the time and he told me that there is also a $5.00 charge to come in.  It reminded me of the old casinos here in Kansas City -when they first opened you had to pay a $15.00 “docking fee” to go inside.  That’s right…you had to give them money for them to allow you to spend your money!  I agreed to pay the five bucks and we began hitting balls.

At TOPGOLF, if you want a ball you have to wave your club over a sensor, which then has a machine spit a ball out.  Sadly for us, you had to wave your club over the sensor repeatedly…sometimes five or six times…before a ball came out.  The constant wait for a ball obviously ate into our time.  Also, we would alternate our shots but sometimes, even though I was noted as the player up, after I hit the ball it would suddenly change to my son and award him the points.  At 12:15 everything stopped and a message on the screen told us we had 15-minutes left to play.  As we had signed up for 90-minutes we were surprised to see this.  After a few minutes I tracked down the same employee.  Again he came over and pushed some buttons.  “You only paid for an hour,” he told us.  “No,” I said, “we requested 90 minutes.  The cost was $42.50.”  Again, he had to push some buttons.  The whole exchange probably took another five minutes off of our playing time.  I mentioned that and he shrugged.  It was obvious he could care less.  I jokingly said to my son, “well, this isn’t going to look good in my write up.”  As if I had flicked a switch, he immediately showed some interest in us, asking if there was anything he could do for us.  I told him “no.”  A few minutes the manager approached us and asked the same thing.  I explained to her all of the problems we had had and how we had probably lost 15-minutes of our time to glitches.   Obviously she felt that, despite hearing about all of the problems we had had, none of them qualified for the “something I can do” request to be followed up with actually doing something.  No “I’m sorry, let me extend your time” or “I’m sorry, let me get you a pass to come back another time.  Like the previous employee, she just shrugged.  She walked away, we finished up and left.

Maybe when everything is working properly TOPGOLF is a fun time.  But if I’m going to drop $45, I’m going to play 18 holes.

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The Perfect Phone Accessory: Wallet, Kickstand and Grip All-in-One

Monet is beauty and function for your phone. The ultimate fashion accessory for the on-the-go minimalist. It’s an extension of your hand with its easy slip on grip that provides a secure hold on your phone while taking better selfies. That same grip becomes your kickstand and Monet is a sleek wallet to hold money and cards. It’s currently available in 30 color variations with more colors currently in production. Monet is your 3-in-1 phone grip and the only accessory you need for a busy lifestyle:

The Gym
Pilates
Coffee dates
Meeting for brunch
Dinner Dates
Night Clubs
Traveling
Quick shopping trips and more….

Celebrity Influencer Jake Paul introduced Monet at the Consumer Electronics Show in January with much fanfare. Additionally, many other celebrities including Scott Disick, Stephanie Shepherd and The Selfie Kid with Justin Timberlake are putting Monet’s on their phones to help them #selfiebetter! Available at Amazon.com and Monetbrand.com, with other retailers hitting this Fall! SRP $19.99

Social media handle
@monet_brand

Instagram Hashtags
#selfiebetter
#monetallday

About Quest Basics

Quest Basics Corp was founded in 2013 to deliver creative design and hiqh-quality sourced products at affordable prices. Their first launch was IJOY launched at CES 2014 with incredible response leading to the company tripling sales by year’s end. The company continued to expand and in 2017, they launched SpinPop, a unique and patented phone holder mechanism. Monet is their next launch in the phone holder space. Quest Basics is based in Brooklyn, NY.

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I am a true believer in ad placement. I used to work ad placement for my previous company and it is a very important part of a businesses’ success. I recently came across a ad on Facebook for Shady Rays sunglasses. I clicked on the ad to take a look and was very impressed with the product. I reached out to request product to review and feature on the site and let me tell you I am very glad that I did! I am always (and I know I am not alone here) on the hunt for new sunglasses that look good but don’t cost me a mortgage payment. I think I have found them!!!

The Shady Rays X Series – Blackout Polarized Sunglasses are easily one of the most comfortable sunglasses that I have ever worn. They have a real nice sporting looking frame with strong grip made to withstand high speed activity like running, hiking and climbing, water-sports, and more. I am not doing much of that BUT I do have a near 6 year old and I need to be quick when playing outside! These shades are slick looking and get great wrap around coverage so I am not seeing the glasses and then above and below outside the glasses. They fit your face just right and allow you to see without squinting from any angle.

I should also point out that my wife gets not bad but terrible migraines. She got one while we were driving and during this time she needs to block out all sunlight, even closing her eyes don’t help. She threw on these shades while we were driving and she couldn’t get over the relief that she was receiving from the usual pain and discomfort she gets during a typical migraine. She then preceded to wear them and ride out the rest of the migraine and it easily made it much more manageable. This might not be for everyone but I feel like it is worth noting for sure!

These shades comes with HD Polarized black lenses including 100% UV protection, are shatter-resistant and also salt water proof! The last one will be very useful in the pool and ocean! There is also a really kick ass Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty & Free Replacements if Lost or Broken – just pay S+H fee for lost/broken replacements. I mean that is solid. I mean the pricing alone for these are only $45 dollars and they are worth every penny! The X Series are a big hit for sure and I see myself using Shady Rays my new go to for my sunglasses needs!!

MEDIA ALERT

Two sweet story opportunities this week:
The Americas Cake Fair to help raise awareness, stock supplies at
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida as demand rises

WHAT:
With a huge influx of new residents from Puerto Rico expected in the coming months and the Thanksgiving / holidays approaching, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (SHFBCF)’s need for food donations is rapidly increasing. The Americas Cake Fair is conducting two community outreach initiatives to help raise awareness for SHFBCF’s services and stock supplies of local emergency food pantries. Both events provide excellent visuals and interview opportunities.

WHEN/WHERE:
Wednesday, October 4, 10:30 AM – A Baker Inspires Others

The Founder & CEO of Satin Fine Foods, Inc. & The Americas Cake Fair is meeting with students enrolled in the Second Harvest Culinary Training Program, which provides qualified, at-risk and economically disadvantaged adults with the culinary and life skills training needed to pursue a sustainable career in the food industry. Kevin O’Reilly will share his inspiring business story, from humble beginnings working in his family’s bakery in Ireland to creating a “better-tasting mousetrap” (Satin Ice) to establishing one of the largest fondant manufacturing companies in the world.

Where: SHFBCF Main Facility, 411 Mercy Drive, Orlando, FL 32805

Saturday, October 7, 2:00-4:30 PM – Drive-Through Food Drive at the Ace

Central Floridians can support their community and donate non-perishable, unexpired food items in exchange for ticket vouchers to The Americas Cake Fair. A donation of 10 food items entitles each consumer to one ticket voucher, with a limit of four vouchers (40 food items donated) per household. Vouchers can be redeemed at the Cake Fair registration window at the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, October 13-15, 2017. Vouchers are available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Participants can simply drive into the large surface “car park” at Ace Cafe Orlando, stay in their cars, and volunteers will exchange ticket vouchers for donations, right through car windows; or they can park and enjoy a visit to the Ace.

Where: 100 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801, corner Livingston & Garland

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The holiday season is upon us in full swing and we took some time to chat with owner of UglyChristmasSweater.com to discuss the huge phenomenon that is taking over people’s wardrobes during this time of the year! Everyone has or wants an Ugly Sweater. They are silly fun and a great way to kick back and relax during those lame holiday get togethers. Fred Hajjar is the CEO of the site and has taken over the holidays with this hot craze. We had a chance to chat with Fred about his work and celebrating the holiday season.

Mike Gencarelli: When did you get started with UglyChristmasSweater.com?
Fred Hajjar: The domain was purchased in 2011. The site went live in 2012. I have another clothing website, www.tvstoreonline.com, and thought this would be a great way to expand when I noticed demand for sweaters on eBay and the salvation Army in 2011. I also noticed more and more holiday parties happening every year and also saw statistics showing an increase in searches for ugly Christmas sweaters. From there, www.UglyChristmasSweater.com was born.

MG: Why do you feel that there is such a demand for this product?
FH: Popularity for Ugly Christmas Sweaters has been increasing year to year due to more families, businesses and events around Ugly Christmas Sweaters, thus the overall website traffic has also increased.

MG: Tell us about how you choose your designs?
FH: We do a lot of research on what does well across the web. We also have search term statistics along with data that shows trending designs.We feel the term “ugly” for sweaters has come to encompass not just old style sweaters, such as those at the Salvation Army for example, but also newly designed sweaters that can have a classic or outgoing feel. Everyone has a different opinion, but we feel it represents a sweater that makes you stand out and portrays your true holiday spirit.

MG: I read you even have ones with LED Lights?
FH: Yes, we do! People love creative designs and for some, the more extreme, the better!

MG: Give us some background on the new custom design your own sweater generator on your site?
FH: We decided we needed something creative this year and the customizer was a hit! With sweaters being more mainstream this year, what better way to get something unique!

 In our house we have the walls covered with photos all throughout. We love sharing and reliving our memories with friends and family. We have numerous photo books and wall decor as well that we cherish throughout our home. There are tons of great options when it comes to creating something special with your photos online. Everyone using just runs to Shutterfly but I am here to let you know that there are a tons of other great options. One of them that I recently found was AdoramaPix.

This company stocks some amazing options for you to bring your memories to life and to tell your own stories with your photos. They have everything from photo books to prints to wall decor to cards and calendars to name a few options. During this time of the season you easily find the some great to share the perfect sentiment with your love ones.

They are also very reasonable priced. I recently placed an order for under $70 dollars and purchased a ton of amazing products. If you want photo prints, we were able to get a wonderful assortment of 5×7, 4×6 and 8×0 glossy prints for under $20 dollars. We got a pack of Royal Felt greeting cards for under $3 dollars. Also there is nothing better than the creation of canvas prints. We got two different photos sized 10×8 on Canvas Print for $24 bucks each. if you give one of these beauties to one of your loved ones the will cherish it forever!

AdoramaPix is not only reasonable priced, they also have great perks as well. There is no sales tax outside NY state and all orders over $49 dollars get free shipping. Especially during the holiday season quick shipping is important and they have some fast turnaround. Of course, I am not forgetting the most important part…quality. The quality on these printing are superb. I am very satisfied with this service and I would be using it again very soon!