Archive for November, 2008
I saw this over at Shock Mansion and almost blew an ass gasket from laughing so hard. This is classic.
According to the designer, the one-of-a-kind collection is limited to twenty unique pieces worldwide, crafted from luxurious multi-coloured corocodile skin. Each bag is individually numbered with a “Limited Edition – Number 1 of 1” embroidered label on the inside lining. The bags are pretty cool (even though the colors are fucked up) but they're a bit late in the game since Hermes already killed it with their own line of men's bags. And while we're on the credibility tip, even Skateboard P can't brag about rockin' one first since my boy Patrick had 'em way before they were "cool." It's called keepin it real folks! Ha ha ha….but if you still want a Dolce & Gabbana bag they'll be available in Dolce & Gabbana boutiques by invitation between Nov – 08 and Jan – 09.
We're back….and we've got the sickest coverage of Japan's exotic car culture in the next issue. From LP640's to Ferrari F40's they're not afraid to lay 'em out and slap wheels on 'em. Don't sleep because you won't find this anywhere else.
Swarovski Crystals on all the pedals and paddle shifters? Yup…only in Japan and only in the next issue of Heavy Hitters Magazine. From vanning all the way to their bi-annual exotic car runs we've got coverage of some of their most prized and expensive car clubs in Japan. What they bring out will blow your mind.
The people we feature and the camp we kick it with don't play. Here's a shot of Kennedy's new RV with the HH logo out back and down the side.
At J&S with my sister. This place is far from gourmet but sometimes you have to keep it gutter and this is definitely the spot. Taquitos, guacamole french fries and the special quesadilla? Yup…It's definitely worth the stomachache.
This shirt is classic and a definite must have….especially when you're around some busters. LOL….order yours here.
Here's some pretty interesting excerpts from an article written by F. Cook (President and CEO of Golin Harris). The piece was written as an educated extrapolation of where business is headed in the next 50 years and in the piece he says, those that "don't prepare will become extinct." If you're not familiar with Golin Harris then click here, they're global leaders in the field of public relations and represent companies such as Toyota, McDonald's and Activision to name just a few.
"It could be as the Times speculated. The marketplace is too crowded with celebrity news, since both Celebrity Living and Elle Girl closed earlier this year. Or maybe it’s because advertisers are diverting their ad dollars online where more and more teens are congregating. Or maybe it’s because teens are simply reading less than they used to. That’s an ominous trend for all teen media and the adult print media waiting for them to grow up. Or maybe it’s something else.
Is it remotely possible that teenage Americans are losing interest in celebrities? Is it conceivable that kids are getting tired of reading about how much Nicole Richie weighs, who Nick Lachey is dating? This is difficult to fathom. But perhaps the desire for authenticity is penetrating the younger demographic. Maybe the adults of tomorrow are becoming more interested in each other’s lives than those in Hollywood. Maybe they are finding communication with peers on MySpace is more satisfying than reading about Lindsay Lohan.
Maybe the real world is becoming as fascinating as the celebrity world. If this trend is real, it could pose an enormous future challenge for the companies that rely on celebrities to promote their products. In fact, just [recently] Versace launched their new ad campaign, which eschewed Madonna for the old-fashioned fashion model. It also wouldn’t bode well for celebrity publicists. If fan magazines continue to shutter, publicists are going to have a lot fewer covers to negotiate for their star clientele. Teen People’s demise is probably just a speed bump on the Hollywood freeway of fame and fortune. Or maybe it is the beginning of a subtle shift of America’s youth toward more authentic content."
The fires over in Anaheim Hills have flooded the air with smoke and ash. Here's what it looked like yesterday at around 5pm.
Adrian (BHC) had a photoshoot/ stunt session with ELA Bikers so I shot by to check out the festivities and grab a few flicks. Be on the lookout for their new ad and viral video campaigns.
Shit…I have a hard enough time balancing a skateboard so to see these dudes in action was definitely a trip. In the past few years I've watched my fair share of stuntin' and all I have to say is that this is definitely last on my list of "Things to try." LOL.
Some left over debris from some other riders.
Onxx getting ready to film off the back of the bike.
OG Kush Life in full effect.
This month marks the first year anniversary of Heavy Hitters Magazine and while clearing out my HD I found this mock up of the very first cover that we planned on launching. Although the idea got shot down, it still remains one of my favorite designs (eventhough it still needed a lot of polishing). Since then, the mag has come a long way and without a loyal readership and a great staff it would have been nothing more than just another great idea. So a big thanks goes out to all that supported the mag – as well as those that hated on it as well.
LOL..but seriously, as with any new venture there will be those that encourage your success as well as those that wish you nothing but the worst and it's essential to have a bit of both. The good will push you, and the bad will serve as the motivation necessary to master your craft.
I was going through my camera and found all kinds of old photos from two weeks ago that I never posted up. Here's some pics from the night we all went out to Christian Audigier's Club out at Treasure Island. The original intention was to just hang out and chill but I ended up running into the homie Twin who I havent seen in like 7 or 8 years so it was definitely good to catch up. It's been a while and lots has changed – but for the better.
Twin & Takashi. Back in the day Twin was stuffing 22's on the CL and today he's on a whole new trip that's about to change the way you see car customizing. It was definitely good to catch up with him and I've always said that the way a man induldges in his hobby is the exact same way he handle his business, his friendships and his relationships. With that said, Twin'll always go above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to customizing cars and he won't stop till it's done to perfection.
Claudia was much nicer to me that night than the day before. Ha ha ha….I'm just playin'. This picture was taken prior to me losing my hearing in my right ear. Damn I'm getting old.
Over the past weekend we wrapped up a shoot with one of three wide body Dodge Challengers that were present at SEMA. Of the three, this one here (owned by George over at JW Motorsports) seemed to be the crowd favorite and even though it's rockin' a set of 26-inch Asanti wheels out back it sits tight and actually looks right. Look for more coverage on this car in an upcoming issue.
WTF? Parking the Challenger with 26's besides Chargers on 22's shows you drastic difference between the sizes. The 22's look like training wheels now.
The fellas.
The gentlemen from Liberty Walk Co. Ltd, came all the way down from Japan to meet up with us at the office. Along with well wishes, they also brought along plenty of dope ass gifts as well as the craziest catalogs and promotional materials that I have ever seen. From hard cover books dedicated to their custom body kits for the Murcielago, down to towels, silver jewelry all the way to calendars and a custom Zippo lighter, Liberty Walk is on point and hitting the game hard. Currently, they're making big waves in Japan and they're also going to be one of the most talked about companies when it comes to body kits for exotic cars so trust me when I say that you'll be seeing much more of their cars and their customers in upcoming issue of Heavy Hitters.
Got Swag?
Wataru Kato (The President) and I holding limited edition sterling silver "HH" emblems from Room 101 Silver (only two sets made). Wataru has one of the sickest and most well diversified car collections that I have ever seen and his Lamborghini will blow your mind.
Lastnight we went over the design of the next cover and it's looking pretty damn good. In keeping with the times and the whole evolutionary process of design, we take a lot of time brainstorming and going over mock ups and thankfully enough I have Ti, Katia, Alan and Howard always looking over our shoulders and offering their advice and opinions. It takes a good team to create something good, but an ever greater team to keep things fresh. Thanks my ninjas.
Ti our Group Art Director and Howard (the VP/ Group Publisher) taking a look at what's up next. One of my favorite covers is still Patrick's Versace Edition Lambo as well as issue two with the white SLR Mercedes Benz (Issue 2).
Ti is the creative madman behind our titles like HH, Import Tuner, Traction, Siphon and others and he's always looks like he popped out of a Banana Republic or LL Bean catalog. LOL.
I always tell my friends not to text and drive. Maybe I should take my own advice. LOL
If you couldn't already figure it out. I hit the tow hitch on a Chevy Silverado and let's just say that nothing happened to his truck and it left my front end with this gaping hole. So the lesson for today? Don't text and drive.
Topo finished off a total of three widebody Challengers for the show but this one here seemed to be the crowd favorite. It was actually the first one that Topo did and it's owned by George from JW Motorsports. IMO….I like this one best because of the accent lines as well as the flat faced wheels and the deep lip.
Trip on that. All of the accent lines are finished in a reflective material. Might sound corny…but it's actually pretty dope.
Got lip? Sure the other Dodge Challenger had a bigger lip but sometimes going too big just doesn't look right and I think this is the perfect example. For starters, I can't stand that "bowed" face. It just doesn't look right. To top it off, I've never been a fan of companies bragging about a deeper lip (ELT, HyperLip, SLT) when in fact it measures in well beyond the face of the wheel. It just doesn't give a true measurement and it's kinda like telling a chick that you've got a 9-inch dong – but you're measurement includes your balls and asshole.
I saw this over at SEMA and had to take a picture as this is definitely one bad mofo. A classic Rolls Royce powered by a Hemi? Yup….now that's gangsta.
This vintage Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow has had its “ordinary” 6.75-liter V8 swaped out for a 592 Hemi, complete with dual-stage nitrous system for a reported output of over 1,000 horsepower.
These pics are almost a week old but I've been laid out sick, tired and partially deaf. Ha ha ha….. I'm about 90 percent back to normal and to be honest, SEMA kicked the shit out of me. Here's a few flicks from the Ford Party from las week. In all, it was a great get together filled with lot's of good people, lots of decision makers and HH was definitely on the map.
Steve Parr, Kennedy, Alan, Howard, John Cobb, Rock, Me & OG Abel.
Alan talking to the big dogs saying, "I am Alan Lee!"
Kennedy and Howard.
Alan Lee, Conrad and Stephen (Nitto Tires), Kennedy and I.
Top Flight Topo and Alan Lee.
Howard and OG Abel.
Fern and Tim (Killer Glass)
Lazy ass Howard (after the party) suggested that we take a taxi from the Central Hall back to the lobby. I thought he was kidding…..
…till I saw him hopping in the cab for his 1/4 mile trip. LOL.
I love SEMA because you get reacquainted with friends and colleagues from out of town but today was a cluster fuck because I brought my camera but I forgot the battery in the charger. From Mister Cartoon to crazy ass Jeremy Lofowsky (Drag Cartel), Collins and dozens of other people it would have been cool to snap ficks but I couldnt so here's a few shots from yesterday.
Everyone loves the HH Ford Flex especially the ladies. Here's a flick of Rachel and her friend looking a bit taken once we turned the seat vibrators on. j/k…but I did get accused of taking an upskirt shot. LOL.
Beau (Galpin Ford) busted out with his 1,000+ hp custom made vehicle that he calls SCYTHE. It's based off of a Mustang chassis and Z installed some killer ass gadgetry including twin steering wheels (yes you can drive from both sides) as well as the car having its own phone number so you can call from any phone to turn it on, leave memos, turn the radio up, operate the hydraulics…basically anything you program the car to do you can control from any phone.
The rear of the Scythe.
Check out his pink Bentley GT Coupe sitting on Asanti Wheels at the WCC booth.
Wow. Check this custom built convertible Mercedes Benz GLK. Honestly I don't know what to think about it? At first glance i thought some guy in Miami built a crazy ass donk and the second time around it looked good and bad at the same time. This GLK is going to have to grow on me.
Couldn't they have come up with a better name? BLVD GLK?
Telly Tummy Mike, Broom stick Kennedy and Tea posted up by the banner Sourceinterlink made for our Ford Flex project vehicle.
Fernando and Howard.
Pizza x nachos x crab cakes x quesadilla x chicken wings = shit attack.
Ahhhhh skippy! Here's a flick of the orange widebody Dodge Charger SRT that's owned by AC from Forgiato Wheels. The obvious addition is the Air Runner kit as well as the custom metal flares from Topo.
The rear end of his Challenger looks like a pumpkin on steroids. It's definitely a good look.
Can you say, "Boo-tay?"
Here's another kit that offers the "widebody look."
Tim (Killer Glass) and I shooting the shit. If you've never met this dude then I'll tell you right now that he's quite a character. He doesnt give a shit about much and when he's not making scientific glass products he's making wierd shit like sperm racing contraptions, glass Q-tips for NASA and glass gas tanks for the wild one – Alan Lee.
