Obamamentos - The Hippest Obama Inaugural Souvenirs And More!

With the inauguration of our President-Elect / Rockstar / Pop Icon/ Harbinger of Hope just around the corner, there's a lot of Obamarama fun to be had. Don't commemorate the special event with crappy ashtrays and keychains when you can have a signed basketball, a marvel comic, skate deck or Obama Nike Air Force Ones.

Special collectibles, designer t-shirts and totes, even a new Shepard Fairey poster all herald the historical inauguration of Barack Obama. So, get your piece of history by buying an Obama memento (or Obamamento, as I call them) worthy of the occasion.

Here are some links to hip mementos and more.

New Shepard Fairey Obama Inaugural Poster:


Buy it here (along with other Shepard Fairey Obama stuff)

Some Designer ObamaRama for you:

Diane Von Furstenberg Obama Tote:

buy it here

The Tory Burch Obama Tote:

buy it here

Designer Obama T-shirts:

Zac Posen:

Narcisco Rodriguez:

Donna Karan:

Derek Lam:

Deréon:

buy any of the above Designer T-shirts and more here.

Generation O:
For the next generation, Danica Powell, a mom from Boulder Colorado, has created Generation"O" cotton tees for babies, teens and adults.. the most clever of which are the onesies with change' appropriately stamped on the bottom:


100% cotton, 100% made in America.
see and purchase the full line here.

Obama Kicks!
Nike shoes (low, mid and hi-tops) for men and women with various Obama imagery created by 26 year old Cleveland artist, Van.






Buy the many styles here.
Or here.

Obama and Spidey!
A Special Marvel Comic book:



To celebrate the upcoming inauguration of Barack Obama, Marvel is proud to present an all-new story teaming up one of the world's most recognizable political figures with the world's greatest super hero as President-Elect Obama joins Spider-Man in "Spidey Meets the President!"



Written by Zeb Wells with art by Todd Nauck and Frank D'Armata, the story takes place in Washington, D.C. on Inauguration Day and finds one of Spider-Man's oldest foes attempting to thwart the swearing in ceremony of the 44th President of the United States.

Fans can read it in its entirety in Marvel Comics' AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #583, available in comic book shops nationwide on January 14th, 2009 (don't bother... it is sold out already).


Above: the line in New York for the Marvel Comic book

Look for this special variant cover in the second printing of the comic by artist Phil Jimenez featuring the President-Elect and Spider-Man:


Here's some of the inside art by Todd Nauck:


Maybe you can find one on ebay?

Clean up America with the Obama Bar!:

buy it here.

Handmade and painted plaster cast mask of Obama by artists Nandi and Karimu:

buy it here.

Designer Mads Norgaard's Obama Undies:

http://www.madsnorgaard.dk

Obama beanie with colored crystals:

buy it here.

The Obama Doll:

Buy it here

Now there's a special "Golden" Inauguration edition of the doll:

presently sold out but can be reordered for next shipment here.

And two more great versions of the doll.

The limited edition HOPE version (a la shepard fairey):


And the DIY Version:

both also available here.

Official Obama Bobble head:

Buy it here.

Obama Basketball:

Even an Obama signed regulation basketball, available here.

Obama Skateboards and decks:

HaveFun Skateboarding:

Buy it here.

Urban Outfitters Obama Deck:

buy it here.

Sin City Obama Skateboard deck:

buy it here.

Limited edition (50) Atlas skateboard deck by David Banks:

Order the Atlas deck by phone here.


The Official Site for Inaugural Collectibles.


The Inauguration Souvenir Store


Buy Obama stuff from several different people at Zazzle


Or at Cafe Press

Other Fun Obama links:

Obamify Yourself:

Obamicon yourself here


Get the Obamify photo booth plug-in for mac here.


And finally, you can vote on stunning poster designs supporting Obama at design for Obama

Tech and Entertainment On Wheels: The Limited Edition Scion XB Release Series 6.0

The Scion XB Release Series 6.0 (xB RS 6.0) is a limited edition vehicle with a production run of only 2,500 vehicles. Created to be your advanced mobile entertainment center, it ensures that you are always dialed in to friends, entertainment and your world.





• The Look – This vehicle has stand-out features with Scion’s iconic styling including a bold exterior color, detailed fabric seats, RS wheel covers and an RS numbered holographic badge



•Video Playback iPod® Connectivity – Dock your iPod video to the head unit and watch movies when the vehicle is in park



•Built-in Bluetooth® – Allows you to connect your mobile phone to the system so you never need to miss a call or deal with earpieces again



•Google Maps – Send information from Google Maps to your Pioneer navigation system



•Personalized Mapping & Settings – Meet up with friends without getting lost by creating custom points of interest via the Internet, and customize personal settings via the built-in SD card slot or USB memory device



•LED color changing interior light






• Color keyed spoiler




STANDARD EXTERIOR FEATURES:
• Choice of three wheel cover designs
• Chrome exhaust tip
• Intermittent front wiper
• Multi-reflector halogen headlamps with projector lamp for low beams
• Rear privacy glass
• Rear wiper
• Remote keyless entry
• Roof mounted antenna
• Side mirrors with turn indicators

STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES
• 60/40-split, fold flat rear seat
• Air conditioning
• Auto-shift door lock (A/T models)
• Cargo area under-floor storage
• Center console
• Deep orange instrument panel illumination
• Cruise control
• Cup holders
• Digital clock and speedometer
• Driver and front passenger sunvisor with mirror
• Driver’s seat-mounted armrest
• Driver’s seat with adjustable height
• First-aid kit
• Front sport bucket seats with fabric upholstery
• Multi-information display
• Power door locks, outside mirrors and windows with one-touch auto down on driver’s side
• Rear window defogger
• Storage tray under rear seat
• Tachometer and trip meter
• Tilt steering wheel with audio controls





The vehicle enters the market starting at $17,493 for manual and $18,443 for automatic. This pricing makes the Scion xB RS 6.0 $2,462 less than the Honda Element[1] ($2,142 with the spoiler) and $1,567 less than the Chevrolet HHR[2] ($1,247 with the spoiler).

The XB RS 6.0 will be on display at the Detroit Auto Show beginning January 11th.

[1] 2009 Honda Element 2WD LX manual transmission MSRP (DPH Not Included). No available navigation system.
[1] 2009 Chevrolet HHR LS manual transmission MSRP (DPH Not Included). No available navigation system.

The official Scion site.

Pantone Continues Their Colorful Collaborations With A GAP Pop Up Store.

Last weekend Gap and Pantone opened up a pop-up shop on 5th Ave in the company’s ‘concept store’ space. The shop is selling t-shirts in a range of Pantone hues.



Pantone recently unveiled its pick for the 2009 color of the year called Mimosa (#14-0848). Pantone describes the color as having seven characteristics, optimistic, hopeful, reassuring, warm, cheerful, radiant, and versatile which they feel are the most relevant to the next twelve months. Gap has issued a Mimosa hued shirt that is only available at the store on 5th.




If Pantone t-shirts sound familiar, yes they have been done before by Uniqlo. (Along with lots of other collaborations you can read about here, here and here).

The shop, now thru February 8th will feature a full palette of Gap tees from Gap’s upcoming spring collection in true PANTONE Colors, including a limited-edition tee in Mimosa, Pantone’s color of the year for 2009, available only at the Gap & Pantone T-Shop.

“We wanted to create an explosion of color and bring some warmth and optimism to our customers,” said Patrick Robinson, executive vice president of design for Gap Adult and gapbody. “Mixing Pantone’s vibrant colors with Gap’s signature t-shirts gives everyone an opportunity to find the perfect tee they can mix and match for their own personal style.”


above: Pantone's "Color Of The Year"Mimosa in The Gap and Pantone T-Shop

Alongside Gap men’s crewneck [$18] and women’s v-neck [$18.50] t-shirts, the shop will feature a display of PANTONE UNIVERSE(TM) items, including a collection of color-themed stationery, office supplies, books and accessories.


above: the womens t-shirt display


above: The Men's t-shirt display

Pantone, an X-Rite company (NASDAQ: XRIT), is the global authority on color and provides professional color standards for the design industries.

The Mimosa tee is available in limited quantities as a men’s crewneck [$18] and women’s v-neck [$18.50]. Mimosa is also one of the 3,000 colors available in Pantone’s line of superior-quality, eco-friendly paint.


above: The Gap and Pantone T-Shop featuring the Mimosa colored Tee

“We are thrilled to be working with Gap to bring PANTONE Colors to life in such an accessible way,” said Lisa Herbert, executive vice president of Pantone’s fashion, home and consumer division. “We recently selected Mimosa as the 2009 color of the year because yellow, more than any other color, best expresses hope and reassurance. During this time of economic uncertainty and change, we are excited to bring optimism and joy to consumers by offering products in this imaginative color at the Gap & Pantone T-Shop.”

Details about Gap & Pantone T-Shop:
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009
Store Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: 680 Fifth Avenue (between 53rd and 54th Streets), New York

Chic fashion blog, Racked, remains unimpressed (read it here)
special thanks to PSFK and Lint Coat for images and info.

If you like Pantone related items, have I got Pantone products for you!

Krug Collaborates With Artists for Visionaire #55 Surprise, A Pop up Book Extraordinaire

Visionaire 55: Surprise presents 12 hardcover pop-up books, boxed together, with projects by Steven Meisel, Mario Testino, Steven Klein, Sophie Calle, Andreas Gursky, Cai Guo-Qiang, Guido Mocafico, Solve Sundsbo, Yayoi Kusama, Gareth Pugh and Alasdair McLellan. Together, the pop-up folios are housed in a cloth-covered case with a magnetized closure and an engraved metal plaque. Surprise is a collaboration with the internationally renowned Champagne house, Krug.




PUBLISHED BY: Visionaire
FORMAT: Boxed, 12 volumes, 10.75 x 8.5 in. / 12 color pop-ups.
ISBN: 9781888645750 ISBN10: 188864575X

Images and artists below, paper engineering by Bruce Foster.












Limited to 4,000 numbered copies worldwide, there are also 12 sets with a bottle of Krug Grand Cuvée in a gift box. The publication has a suggested retail price of $250.00.

Buy Visionaire Books here.

Visionaire Publications is a company dedicated to creating beautiful artistic collaborations in limited editions. This is their latest release, #55. With three editions each year in limited numbers, they do sell out quickly.

See and read about Issue #54 (polo shirts by Lacoste printed with art) here.

To read about editions #52 and #53, click here.