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To commemorate the release of the upcoming blockbuster video game, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriot, Konami have teamed up with Uniqlo to release a collection of six tees inspired by the game. The Metal Gear series is famed for blending stealth and espionage action into a cinematic experience.

Fans will no doubt pick up on the references, with our favourite being the nod to the protagonist’s - Solid Snake - signature move; usage of a cardboard box to hide from the enemy.

The game will be released early June 2008 and the tees will be available around then.

Source: Kotaku via Slamxhype

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New Zealand streetwear store Qubic recently teamed up with Sole Collector Magazine to host the “A Night with Gentry” event. International Jordan Brand Director, Gentry Humphrey, was in-store to provide a special Jordan XX3 presentation, as well as answering questions such as the brand’s future after XX3 and his perspective on retros.

Check after the jump for an in-depth interview with Gentry Humphrey and more pictures from the night, courtesy of Solejam and Frank and Ivy of Qubic.

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Head over to Honeyee for their feature on the upcoming Nike 10AC Spring/Summer 08 collection. Nike’s partnership with mixed martial art fighter, Caol Uno, has once again produced a range of footwear, apparel and accessories that are as fashionable as they are functional.

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CNN Money takes us on a ride through Oregon’s answer to Area 51 – Nike’s top-secret development lab. During the video, we can see researchers using stop-motion capture techniques for data collection, as well as real-time monitoring of athletes under lab-training conditions. The brief insight provides a look into the almost scientific-like dedication that Nike invests to refine and create new sportswear technology.

Head over to Cnn Money to view the video.

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Imagine a time where there are no sneaker stores, no people to pester about release dates, no holding stocks for friends and no shop assistants that judge you based on what kicks you’re rockin’. That moment may be nearing as Onitsuka Tiger unveils the first ever sneaker vending machine.

We find it highly amusing that such a concept has never been made available before, especially in Japan where you can find everything from instant noodles to adult videos being sold on the streets by the much revered robo-hawkers.

The vending machine can be found outside the Onitsuka Tiger store in Carnaby Street, London, from 14 - 16 April 2008. If you happen to be in the area, drop by to stand a chance of winning a pair of sneakers from the machine.

Source: Sneaker Freaker

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Nike has teamed up with product designer, Pierre Haulot, for the innovative Virtual Park spray paint. Temporary glow-in-the-dark paint is dispensed from the cannister, illuminating dark areas for around two hours before magically disappearing. The idea is to be able to create visible markings at night so that you can play your favourite games in places that would normally be either too dark, or would not have the proper boundaries/lines/facilities.

Source: Saturday Night Magazine via Complex.

Footpatrol has been in the sneakers business for a good five years and they have been one of the most influential sneaker stores in the world. Sadly they decidedly not to renew their lease at St Anne’s Court and the physical store will be closed at the end of March 2008. They will continue to work on special projects via their Stussy London store and The Hideout store. Do check their website from time to time for their future plans.

“To all valued customers, suppliers and visitors to Footpatrol,

Footpatrol opened in 2002 in Soho, London stocking select sneakers and footwear. Our mission was to find the best of the best across various footwear brands and to create special projects with our partners.

Our lease at 16A St Anne’s Court has come to an end and we have decided not to renew. We will therefore close the physical store at the end of March 2008.

In the meantime, we will be having a clearance sale at 16A St Anne’s Court.

We are continuing to work with our suppliers on some special projects. These will appear over the summer at our other stores - Stussy on 19 Earlham Street and The Hideout on 7 Upper James Street.

Please check our websites and Crooked Tongues for more information closer to the release time.

Thank you for your support and custom over the past five years.

- The Footpatrol Team”

UNDEFEATED has unveiled their latest collection on their web. We take notice even UNDEFEATED has gone back to basic with pieces like their iconic strike-through logo on pocket tee and U-man print on sweat hoody. Guess Eddie Cruz is sticking to his “quality over quantity” motto. Their Spring collection will be available at US chapter stores from 6th March onward.