Archive for July, 2007

good web

Posted by jfx in art, computers, design, personal, skateboarding on July 29th, 2007

 

David CraneGameLife of Wired just posted some nice images of David Crane, creator of Pitfall!, in front of a running Atari. Since my game Skatefall! came out, anything promoting David Crane peaks my interest. It’s good to see these guys getting their due.
WhitingMy buddy Snacks sent this link over. An artist from the + gallery in Denver, Colorado named Michale Whiting created this sculpture at the left, “handplant” and many other cool things.

 

Nintendo street campaign“Wii’ll not forget” is a street campaign that re-creates classic game images with post-it notes. On the back of each note is a message about the Wii Virtual Console. This is not the first pixelated post-it note experiment, but good ideas will get copied, always.
retrostickers.comOld school skate heads always need a good place to reminisce – retroskatestickers.com is the place.

Pinball emulatorPinMAME is a pinball emulator along the lines of MAME, the arcade emulator. PinMAME does it’s best to re-create the pinball experience, and like MAME they work right from the original ROMs.
SpotcovrI had this same idea some time ago. I even bought a domain name. But, I didn’t act on it. The idea is pretty simple – a web site that users can log into and post their favorite skate spots. Spotcovr did it, and they built a powerful site, that users can log into and edit, post, and show spots the world.

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Zine stapler

Posted by jfx in personal, zines on July 27th, 2007

Zine Stapler

Zine Stapler Zine Stapler
One of the best things that I’ve gotten this year is this stapler. I know that doesn’t seem too exciting to most people. But, as a zine making person, staplers hold a special place in my heart. I’ve always used the long arm variety, and I don’t intend to give up on that trusty friend. But, this new guy and his compact, transformative magic will most definitely change my mobile work habits. I can throw this guy in my backpack with no worries. The only drawback is that this – it uses the compact No.10-1M mini staples. You can only get through 15 pages or so. I’m sure I’ll push that limit. All this and it’s cheap, under $10.

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SPACE1026 at Bravin Lee Programs, NYC

Posted by jfx in SPACE1026, art, opening, show on July 16th, 2007

Indexiphila @ Bravin Lee
Bravin Lee Programs is hosting SPACE1026 at Chelsea in NYC.

July 20 – August 17, 2007
Indexiphilia • an installation on paper
featuring the Space 1026 collective, and friends
*July 16 – 19: preview of the work in progress*
Watch the installation in the making! Daily updates on the Bravin Lee blog!

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Simpson’s Avatar Maker + Photoshop

Posted by jfx in design, movies & video, personal on July 12th, 2007

John Freeborn <–Current • RISD years–> John Freeborn - the RISD years
Everybody and their moma has seen this already but the Simpson’s avatar maker is awesome. There are some minor missing bits – no accessories, no toys (skateboard, yo-yo maybe, or a walkman), and the hair styles are a tad lacking. I did two, the 2nd one, John Freeborn “the RISD years” has been edited with ole Photoshop.

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Video Game Honor Badges – in my hands!!!

Posted by jfx in games, personal on July 9th, 2007

Pitfall! Pouch Pitfall! Pouch

Pitfall! Pouch Pitfall! Pouch

Pitfall! Pouch
The response to my post about the video game honor badges was surprising. People have been touched by this image, and many didn’t even know such a thing existed. One man, Brian, IMd me soon thereafter and informed me that he still had his patches, and he would bring them over so I could get a closer look. Not only did he have 6 gorgeous patches, he also had an official Activision Pitfall Pouch! Who knew such a thing could live. The bag is in great condition, his mom sewed the patches on, and they are looking good. I can’t believe this has survived in such great shape. Any one else out there have something this sweet? Brain claims he’ll sell for $1,000,000.

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