gommi arcade

text by michael a. traverzo
nooka and the guys behind gommi arcade have done it again! zak hoke and malcolm phipps previously worked with nooka to bring you the uber rare garbege watch released in april 2007. this time around, they will release the gommi arcade x nooka future shock timepiece. their previous release was extremely successful, so it was no doubt that nooka would work with them again.

this limited edition timepiece is a twist on the time manipulation device worn by gommi in the future shock comic/ manga written by zak hoke for gommi arcade inc. this one of a kind watch features the zub zot face in blue with original 'gommi marvel' iconic artwork.

to celebrate the release of this grand piece, ac gears will host an exclusive launch party friday, march 26, 2010 . check out the custom vinyl artwork on the wall in the ac gears store!

gommi arcade is a new york based japanese anime-inspired lifestyle brand that produces special edition products using iconic art, the gommi arcade character logo and sci-fi fantasy themes.

buy yours at ac gears or other fine retailers. if you can't wait, be sure to order yours here since this unique piece is sure to sell out like the last collab with malcolm and zak!

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nooka x mad toy: slimeball

text by michael a. traverzo
as part of our noo spring collection, nooka has teamed up with mad toy to create a limited timepiece inspired by their slimeball sqwert character. this unique zub zot 38 incorporates color and graphics originally featured on the mini nooka nooka designed by jeremy madl, mastermind of the cult following mad toy design inc.

only 500 pieces of this custom watch will be available, so be sure to pre order yours here!

order your matching mini nookanooka here!

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NOOKA X ALTERNATIVE PRESS at SXSW

i won't be there, but let me know if you are!

nooka lab studio visit: nigel sylvester

text by michael a. traverzothis past tuesday, we were fortunate to have nigel sylvester, bmx street rider out of the new york area, grace the nooka lab. nigel rides for some of the greatest in the sport, such as: dave mirra's bicycle company, nike 6.0, gatorade, and animal. nigel has made a name for himself with his moves, his own signature frame called the Chocolate and his own bmx, skate, and streetwear store in queens called format ny. be sure to check out his blog on high snobiety, a high-end fashion design site.

check out the neon blue zub zirc 20 that nigel picked up! pick yours up here!

purchase the zirc nt that matthew is wearing here!

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a better haiti through better design: part II

text by michael a. traverzoin response to the tragic events that occurred in haiti, nooka recently decided to donate 10% of all online sales over $100 to architecture for humanity. in a month's time (january 21st to february 21st) we were able to raise $3,000. we are incredibly happy that we were able to help; however, we wish we would have been able to raise more money for this amazing organization.

architecture for humanity is a nonprofit design services firm founded in 1999. they are building a more sustainable future through the power of professional design. recently, architecture for humanity launched a fund-raising appeal to support long term reconstruction efforts in haiti. learn more about them or make a direct donation here!

our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected in haiti and chile!

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nooka in vegas

text by michael a. traverzo

while in vegas, robert was kind enough to take a picture of reebok's booth at project, where they had a trade show display which featured the lime green zub zenh 38. Be sure to order yours here!

also, don't forget to vote for nooka at pulchra. the voting process may seem a bit tedious, but it is actually really simple. simply drag nooka to the number 1 spot, if that's your choice of course and choose the other 9 objects until you have completed your list. In order for your vote to be valid, you will need to complete the details form. remember you can only vote ONCE PER DAY, so make sure to log on the next day and do it all over again. link is here!

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nooka needs your input

Hello Fan of Nooka—

We're taking a closer look at our website and we need your help. We're curious to hear what you like and dislike about the current design. Are there things you wish we had on the site but don't? Is it easy to find or buy stuff as it currently is, or are there times when you wish the layout of the site was different?

We're interested to know why you're coming to the site. For example are you only visiting to buy something, or maybe to see what's new. We have an idea why some people come to the site but any stories about why you come to the site will help us make a better experience for people that visit.

We're in the beginning process of collecting feedback as we consider options for the site as it evolves. Please feel free to email us at redesign[at]nooka.com or leave a comment below.