Rock Lobster!

Stay tuned for more details on the forthcoming Nike SB "Lobster" Dunk release......

Amazing Argentinian graffiti animation

Came across this today and it's one of the best things I've seen on the internet in aaaaaages. Take the monotony out of your day and watch these 7 minutes of creative genius.

Artist's website: www.blublu.org

Black & White

The Obey Black & White Collection is now instore and online. The concept behind this collection was to reissue some classic prints from years gone by, but strip it back to the basics and only use black and white t-shirts with contrasting prints.

These are only available in 15 stores across the Uk and supply is very limited.

View the Obey Black & White Collection here.

Cheers Finlay!

Little Finlay who frequents the shop (especially on Sundays) has done us proud. Check out the clock he made for us at school, pretty impressive.

Finlay's parents owe a really cool toy shop on Victoria St, Click on the link for some authentic wooden toys.

Point & Shoot #1

Was about to head home after a post-shift session at Kelvingrove yesterday when young Thomas Shimmin Esq. started to attack these stairs. All of this went down within 10 minutes (half cab flip first try!), impressive stuff.

Look out for more local footage shot on a shitty digital camera on here throughout the Summer. Bo!

Horton in the House.

My Ben Horton painting finally made it to Edinburgh courtesy of Mr Cubic and the US Mail. Looks like it'll be staying at the office for the time being though, as the wife's not too keen on it. Philistine!

Shepard Fairey does Orwell

Obey mastermind Shepard Fairey has put together these covers for the latest editions of George Orwell's classic totalitarian tales, 1984 and Animal Farm. The covers are very well put together and capture the mood of the books perfectly, and will hopefully go some way towards drawing more attention to Orwell's work from current generations. A bit of Orwell's always worth a read!

These new editions should be available soon at www.penguinbooks.co.uk

Nike SB June 2008

New Nikeage for June 2008 now online. View and purchase online right here.

Geordie beer inspired Dunk Low for £64.95.


Suede goodness in the Zoom Harbor. £49.95.


Dunk Mid coming in at £64.95.


Nubuck leather upper for this Classic SB. £49.95


View and purchase online right here.

Wee Sections

Check out the new double section from from Grant Management. I like Eli's hair the best.

éS Game Of Skate UK 2008

The annual éS big Game Of Skate is now taking place, with the first heat having passed already on May 17th (apologies for the lateness). No Scottish leg though? What gives? For any proactive Scots out there fancying their chances, I recommend you get yourself down to Manchester (it's not that far!) on the 22nd of June and show the rest of this United Kingdom how it's done!

www.esgameofskate.com

Cheers!

Thanks to the good people at Scottish Power, not only are the digging up the street again, they've taken it upon themselves to park there van right in front of the shop. I've been in work for a couple of hours now and they haven't set one foot outside.
The good news is the weathers not that great today so the chances of them taking there tops off is pretty slim.

U.S.A

Have a look at some photos and footage from team riders Stu G, John Rattray, Benson and Div skating the DC super ramp.
Looks massive!

Click the title to check out the photos over at the Thrasher website.

Nike SB's for May 2008

Just arrived at Focus HQ are the May drop of Nike SB's. Have a gander below. Online and instore tomorrow Friday 9th May (Glasgow Saturday 10th May)

Based around the classic 80's arcade game 720 and coming in at £64.95.

Third colourway this year for the Air Trainer 2 - £84.95.
Blazer Low in a suede upper in a fetching Dark teal/Goldtone colourway - £49.95.
Bueller? Bueller? Ferris would be proud of this Dunk Hi in Boulder/Black with some jazzy leopard print laces. £64.95.
Another subtle/not so subtle colourway in the Classic - £49.95
And last up is this summer time colourway in the P-Rod 2 - £64.95


Check all these shoes on the focus website here.

Bank Holiday edit

Kevin Parrott was lucky (unlucky perhaps?) to spend the weekend with Messrs Div, Benson, Awadh and Aaron Sweeney at Cantelowes and Saffron Walden and he threw together a fine little edit for your viewing pleasure. Click below to view.

I've also just noticed Benson's wearing a Hearts top, so that's him kicked off the shop team. Ha ha!

Bank Holiday Edit.

Arto Saari

Arto off Flip and on Alien Workshop! Good move? Watch this absaludicrous section and make your own mind up.

The Mondrian Dunk

Taking influence from the Dutch Artist Piet Mondrian this is one of 2008's most highly anticipated releases from Nike SB. We will have a seriously limited quantity of this shoe and will only be available instore from the 15th May.

An Earth day in the life of Kenny Anderson and the Elwood team.

Ouch!

John Rattray joins Elwood.

Elwood announce their first European rider in the form of Mr John Rattray. Rumour also has it that John will be spending some time in Scotland this summer, so keep your eyes peeled.

1,2,Skateboard Kr3w

Clothing from Kr3w just in. Zip Hoody's, Lightweight hoody's, Jackets, T-shirts, Hooded T-shirts, and Caps. Check them out instore today!

Monkey Say Issue 17

The latest edition of the Australian based skate/snow surf online zine Monkey Say is now available for your viewing pleasure.

Features this issue include Brandon Biebel, Kelly Slater, Bowlarama 08 and some damn fine photos.

Monkey Say Issue 17

Enjoi

New drop from Enjoi instore now and online real soon! Windbreakers, reversible hoody's, polo's, t-shirt, caps, belts, and my personal favourite, drink coasters made from ply!

Marshall Dunk Hi's!

In case you missed out on these first time round, we've managed to source a limited number of pairs of this sneak. Part of the music series and inspired by legendary guitar amp maker Marshall these are in very limited supply and will set you back £69.95.

Click to view them at www.focuspocus.co.uk here.

Supra Fly!

New stock arriving everyday now, check the latest from Supra.
Muska 'Skytops', Tom Penny 'Sport', and the 'El Diablo' Ellington pro model. Nice.

Seattle Trucks

Our good friend and deck graphics collaborator Tommy Perman currently has one of his prints available to buy on US website 20x200.com

Setting you back a mere $20 (that's about 10 British pounds people!) and with only 200 available it's a great opportunity to own a piece of work by this talented artist.

Click on the link below to be taken to 20x200.com

www.20x200.com

War Of The Thistles III Footage

ABERDEEN:



Some ridiculous skating went down at Aberdeen's amazingly named 'Transition Extreme' skatepark on the first of WOTT's two legs last weekend. Joe Lynskey & Kris Vile's stuff over the driveway and also Benson & Aaron Sweeney's stuff in the bowl area is what stands out for me.

DUMBARTON:



Nice to see people making good use of the big daft banks/rails at Unit 23 here, Neil Smith's feeble down the long rail is pretty daft. Is it just me or does the old bowl look tiny and slow now that the new bigger bowl is there?

Thanks to MPORA and Sidewalk for the footage.

March footy from sunny Glesgaaaa

Some sick stuff going on in this edit, particularly Forbes Bryce retaining the title of Slam Champion (Slampion?) for the second month running.

Thanks to pAuL dA vXsTeR for the footage.

Campus Vulc?

Went to give a customer a pair of the new Castrucci Campus Vulcs to try on today and found these in their place:



Ta for the jazzy shoes, Adidas!

Unit 23's new bowl is finished

The back area of Unit 23's first hall had been closed off for some time as construction got under way on this monster of a bowl, but now it's complete and ready for the upcoming War Of The Thistles weekend. There are still places left on the WOTT bus (leaving from Eddinburgh) if anyone needs them, get in touch with either shop for more info.



Unit 23 Skatepark
Skateboard Scotland - War Of The Thistles

Typical!

Skate all winter with no problems? Looking forward to the summer? Not Graeme Cunningham, he's looking forward to spending the next 16 weeks on the couch!

Brake your ankle in 3 places? Looking forward to being able to walk this summer?

Get well soon Graeme!