Asia's first professional hoops league opens its 37th season with an awesome video. While some of the new fan group names are a bit corny, you cannot discount the effort AKTV gave in this commercial's production, notably the breathtaking CG effects.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
Figure Fridays: Unreleased (Locally) Slam Dunk figures
As was previously reported, Chinese company "Chaoer" has been producing several "unlicensed" Slam Dunk figures using their own mold/ designs. While these figures are not considered bootleg, since they were never copied from an existing Japanese made figure, They're more of G-system or AKO hobby for Gunpla ot Fansproject for TF figures.
There have been several figures that were released overseas but has yet to reach local Philippine shores. An example are the 3 While the details are still far from being perfect, you have to admire chaoer for taking initiative in making new sculpts.
The first one is a mini diorama collection of the popular scenes and commercial outtakes in the series in SD rendition.
The next are 2 more figures that were of the same series as the Rukawa statue earlier made by the same company. They had added 2 more to the line since then.
There have been several figures that were released overseas but has yet to reach local Philippine shores. An example are the 3 While the details are still far from being perfect, you have to admire chaoer for taking initiative in making new sculpts.
The first one is a mini diorama collection of the popular scenes and commercial outtakes in the series in SD rendition.
The next are 2 more figures that were of the same series as the Rukawa statue earlier made by the same company. They had added 2 more to the line since then.
A 23.5 cm statue of Sakuragi Hanamichi in dunk pose and AJ1 Breds.
The next one features Hisashi Mitsui in a shooting form, complete with Onitsuka Tiger kicks.
Here's to hoping we finally get to see them in local shores in the near future.
Here's to hoping we finally get to see them in local shores in the near future.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Spurs unveil new alternate jersey
The Spurs unveiled a new alternate jersey. This came to a surprise as the spurs is one of the teams that was known for having a simple look. While the uniform itself feels simple despite the alternate sub logo boldly into the chest,With the trend now leaning towards simple scripts on the jersey chest areas, this can be seen as a bold move in replicating the love em' or hate em' 90s era.
Run United 3 aftermath
In my nearly 2 years of running, this has got to be one of the hardest races so far for a number or reasons:
The gun time is unusually early even for a 21k race (most start at around 4:30-5:30 at the most). This one started way earlier than that at 4:00am. The 32k runs resulted in closed roads that made a lot of people in the 21k run, including me, late. Good thing I was still able to pass by close to a third of the pack or so to avoid the very bottom.
We then had to go through a storm. I did encounter some rainy runs before like Milo 2011 and RU2 2012. But the rain in this race is intense!. It was non-stop and the rainfall ranging from moderate to hard accompanied by strong winds. It was a bit hard seeing as rainwater continues to pour in my eyes. The rain did push through our advantage as it helped the runners ease the fatigue and heat.There were no floods but puddles did accompany us.This was also my first half marathon that had non stop downpour.
Post race was great. The photo booths had extreme queue lines and the post race kits, particularly the duffel bag was cool. It was bit weird since I got the 32k finisher's shirt instead of the 21k. By the time I noticed it it was already too late as the booths were already closed. I liked the 21k's color scheme better. The post race activities were okay but 21k and 32k runners were already too tired or too turned off by the long lines once they reach the finisher's area.
I finally finished the Run United trilogy. One more medal from the Run United Philippine marathon and it will be complete.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Review: Alaska Aces Jersey
Today we take a look at one of the previously released jerseys of the Alaska Aces, particularly the design of its 2007 championship run as featured in the book "Pacific Rims". The Jerseys were initially outfitted (Sponsored) by one of it's then assistant coaches' companies, And1. However, since local brand Accel owns the license for the current PBA Jerseys, they were the ones that produced for commercial release. Today we review the Jersey of one of the integral personalities in the book, 2007 (and 2002) MVP Willie Miller.
The commercially available one has the same trims and colors but uses a dryfit type of mesh as opposed to microshiny which most game issued jerseys use. It has black trimmings on the right side and gray piping on the left. The screen print is done for the black, white and orange areas of the logo and an opaque for the red parts, therefore saving an additional screen and textile paint color. A screen printed Accel logo and embroidered PBA logo finish the chest patches. A Surprising development here is that the jersey, despite being a commercially released one feels much more lighter than the game issued counterpart. The traditional jock and neck tag finish off the frontal details.
The back design features the player's name, number and Accel logo.
It used to sell for 700 bucks during its heyday bug nowadays, If you're lucky you might get one at half the price in discount bins. Pseudo "retro" jerseys like this one are starting to be a scarcity since once a player has been traded or a team changes its name, the team would have to purchase most of the remaining stocks.
The commercially available one has the same trims and colors but uses a dryfit type of mesh as opposed to microshiny which most game issued jerseys use. It has black trimmings on the right side and gray piping on the left. The screen print is done for the black, white and orange areas of the logo and an opaque for the red parts, therefore saving an additional screen and textile paint color. A screen printed Accel logo and embroidered PBA logo finish the chest patches. A Surprising development here is that the jersey, despite being a commercially released one feels much more lighter than the game issued counterpart. The traditional jock and neck tag finish off the frontal details.
The back design features the player's name, number and Accel logo.
It used to sell for 700 bucks during its heyday bug nowadays, If you're lucky you might get one at half the price in discount bins. Pseudo "retro" jerseys like this one are starting to be a scarcity since once a player has been traded or a team changes its name, the team would have to purchase most of the remaining stocks.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
The Pilipinas - Taiwan Twin Jersey connection
As you have seen in the ongoing FIBA Asia Cup, Smart Gilas Pilipinas 2.0 has been sporting a new jersey style similar to other Nike sponsored national teams around the world. Having the same cut and template means that one way or the other, we're going to have the same uniform as another team with a similar colored flag.
Enter their FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinal opponents, the Chinese Taipei National squad, same color, same cut, even the same font. While we're not complaining because those new threads are definitely awesome, we're also glad that we are getting the same technology as the top nations even if it is just jersey wise. One way or the other we are still going to end up with someone looking like us anyway since the colors red and blue are too common in flags. It is a good thing that we have the PHL coat of arms and the middle of the jersey (homage to the Caloy Loyzaga era).
Back in 2009 we had a similar issue with the Taiwan squad, but unlike now, it was still distinct because they had white trims in front and red at the back while we had red in the front and white at the back.
We then ended up changing to red come FIBA Asia 2009.
So, It remains to be seen if the PHL team will have a tertiary color but the recent kits are awesome by themselves. Be it having twins or not.
Enter their FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinal opponents, the Chinese Taipei National squad, same color, same cut, even the same font. While we're not complaining because those new threads are definitely awesome, we're also glad that we are getting the same technology as the top nations even if it is just jersey wise. One way or the other we are still going to end up with someone looking like us anyway since the colors red and blue are too common in flags. It is a good thing that we have the PHL coat of arms and the middle of the jersey (homage to the Caloy Loyzaga era).
Back in 2009 we had a similar issue with the Taiwan squad, but unlike now, it was still distinct because they had white trims in front and red at the back while we had red in the front and white at the back.
We then ended up changing to red come FIBA Asia 2009.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Just add color to your mood
PROMO RUNS: September 17 - 30, 2012
• Promo is open to all Facebook users currently residing in the Philippines
• Participants must first like the Converse Philippines Facebook Fan Page to be eligible
• Participants need to come up with their most creative explanations for their moods and share the color that best represents their mood.
• Promo is open to all Facebook users currently residing in the Philippines
• Participants must first like the Converse Philippines Facebook Fan Page to be eligible
• Participants need to come up with their most creative explanations for their moods and share the color that best represents their mood.
• Tag Converse Philippines on your status messages when you share the photo to make your entry valid!
• Only one (1) entry per participant is allowed, so please be at your most creative when you post!
• 10 lucky participants will be chosen by the end of the month and announced the following week.
• Criteria for judging:
o Creativity 50%
o Originality 30%
o Number of likes 20%
o Total 100%
• Determination of winners will be done via tally of the total number of likes and the total votes from the Converse Philippines team.
• Winners will be notified via private messaging from a Converse Philippines representative.
• Metro Manila winners can claim their prize at the Converse Philippines head office at Unit E 2801 C East Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange Center, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
• Provincial winners can claim their prize at the nearest Converse store in their area.
• Claimants must present a valid ID as well as the private message received from the Converse Philippines representative confirming their win
• Cost incurred in securing the prizes is the sole responsibility of the winner
• Declaration of winners is non-negotiable and final
• Only one (1) entry per participant is allowed, so please be at your most creative when you post!
• 10 lucky participants will be chosen by the end of the month and announced the following week.
• Criteria for judging:
o Creativity 50%
o Originality 30%
o Number of likes 20%
o Total 100%
• Determination of winners will be done via tally of the total number of likes and the total votes from the Converse Philippines team.
• Winners will be notified via private messaging from a Converse Philippines representative.
• Metro Manila winners can claim their prize at the Converse Philippines head office at Unit E 2801 C East Tower, Philippine Stock Exchange Center, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
• Provincial winners can claim their prize at the nearest Converse store in their area.
• Claimants must present a valid ID as well as the private message received from the Converse Philippines representative confirming their win
• Cost incurred in securing the prizes is the sole responsibility of the winner
• Declaration of winners is non-negotiable and final
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Mcfarlane NBA Series 22
While it is good to see that the line is still alive with new updates of the major transactions, It is still disappointing that all we got are recycled molds of the past. Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets' Jersey make their action figure debut. The question is: will we see Ray Allen, Jason Terry and Rashard Lewis in new threads come series 23?
Monday, September 10, 2012
TK Holdings Ryota Miyagi
After the Sakuragi Hanamichi figure released last year, TK Holdings will have a new figure in Ryota Miyagi under it's spirit of Takehiko Inoue line. It features the same highly detailed yet static pose. Out this autumn 2012.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Adipure 360: Another pair on the roll
A few months after becoming official
partners with Gold’s Gym, one of the top fitness centers worldwide, premier
sports brand Adidas has recently rolled out its campaign for Adipure 360 in
selected Gold’s Gym branches around the metro.
Adipure 360, the latest breakthrough shoes
for training from Adidas is designed to give each and every user that much
needed versatility and comfort during training.
Its various features command presence on
the gym floor: flex grooves for maximum
flexibility, an Ortholite sockliner with microbial protection, an outsole
material that provides a lightweight cushioning, and a full bootie construction
for anatomical comfort.
Getting the most out of a day’s workout
from Gold’s Gym has never been so efficient and convenient with the Adipure
360.
To check out the latest about this tie-up,
you may visit Adidas’ Facebook Fan Page: Adidas Philippines or Gold’s Gym’s Facebook Fan Page: Gold’s Gym Philippines.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Smart Gilas 2.0 Jersey and Nike 2012 Team Pilipinas Jersey preview
Smart Gilas 2.0 Jersey
As we all know, Smart Gilas 2.0 had been sporting a different look come Seaba 2012. The new design had featured a lighter square pattern fabric. It had eliminated themselves of sponsors/ outfitters and used the MVP sports foundation logo instead, with the colors and design reminding us of the Smart all stars jersey used by NBA all stars in an exhibition game last year. We don't know if this is just a transitional phase of the Jersey while there is an ongoing negotiation with Nike and the national team. So far the new image has been successful for the national team, bagging 2 gold medals from Seaba and the Jones cup. This is not yet in the market and it being commercially available is still uncertain.
Nike Team Pilipinas Jersey
One thing we know is that the youth team (U-18) still sports the swoosh brand as its outfitter. Around the time of the London Olympics had started, a picture of the new design of the Team Pilipinas' jersey had leaked the web along with national team kits for other asian countries such as Korea.
The design is coherent with Nike's system of dress and is similar with other Nike sponsored national team designs such as Brazil, Korea, Lithuania etc... The back is similar to the past year's design while the front reminds us of other countries' kits. It has that internal back detail saying "Laban Pilipinas" (a feature usually seen in football kits like Man U). It does have a cleaner and more streamlined look.
While this new design has yet to be unveiled in international play, part of the team's kits that have the same design placements (shirts & jacket) had been used by the U-18 team in Mongolia.
This new Nike jersey is set to be released locally and can now be purchased online through http://jerseyhaven.multiply.com/products/listing/10377
Update 9 /12/2012:
The Nike 2012 Pilipinas Jersey has been given the Smart Gilas 2.0 Treatment for the Fiba Asia cup. Photo courtesy of United Philippine Basketball and Coach Chot:
As we all know, Smart Gilas 2.0 had been sporting a different look come Seaba 2012. The new design had featured a lighter square pattern fabric. It had eliminated themselves of sponsors/ outfitters and used the MVP sports foundation logo instead, with the colors and design reminding us of the Smart all stars jersey used by NBA all stars in an exhibition game last year. We don't know if this is just a transitional phase of the Jersey while there is an ongoing negotiation with Nike and the national team. So far the new image has been successful for the national team, bagging 2 gold medals from Seaba and the Jones cup. This is not yet in the market and it being commercially available is still uncertain.
Nike Team Pilipinas Jersey
One thing we know is that the youth team (U-18) still sports the swoosh brand as its outfitter. Around the time of the London Olympics had started, a picture of the new design of the Team Pilipinas' jersey had leaked the web along with national team kits for other asian countries such as Korea.
The design is coherent with Nike's system of dress and is similar with other Nike sponsored national team designs such as Brazil, Korea, Lithuania etc... The back is similar to the past year's design while the front reminds us of other countries' kits. It has that internal back detail saying "Laban Pilipinas" (a feature usually seen in football kits like Man U). It does have a cleaner and more streamlined look.
While this new design has yet to be unveiled in international play, part of the team's kits that have the same design placements (shirts & jacket) had been used by the U-18 team in Mongolia.
This new Nike jersey is set to be released locally and can now be purchased online through http://jerseyhaven.multiply.com/products/listing/10377
Update 9 /12/2012:
The Nike 2012 Pilipinas Jersey has been given the Smart Gilas 2.0 Treatment for the Fiba Asia cup. Photo courtesy of United Philippine Basketball and Coach Chot:
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