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atmos x Fxxking Rabbits x Reebok InstaPump Fury

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The latest InstaPump Fury masterpiece from Reebok draws inspiration from the Fxxking Rabbits (FR2) cheeky rabbit icon and atmos, a boutique that continues to broadcast Tokyo’s sneaker culture to the world. And this time, these sneakers don’t come alone. Based on Fxxking Rabbits (FR2) brand concept of ‘clothes worn by photographers,’ this release also comes with accompanying clothes to complete the look. Check out the total outfit below.

Reebok is known for being the first brand to have a groundbreaking pump system which allowed people to adjust the fitting via air pressure. They released Reebok Pump more than 30 years ago, in 1989. This eventually led to the birth of the Reebok InstaPump Fury in 1994, a now iconic silhouette that symbolises the brand. Even after 26 years, this model remains one of the most popular sneakers.

These sneakers are a solid white, with high-class faux rabbit fur covering the upper, and padded mesh for the pump system. The pump mechanisms have the saucy Fxxking Rabbits (FR2) icon bunnies specially printed on. Just below is the brand name in silver thread embroidery. You’ll see silver Reebok logos sewn on the heel counter, and another set of Reebok logos on the forefoot.

The outsoles are a grey with a splash of light pink to complement the silver. In contrast, the air release valve is a pop of bright red. The characteristic midsole is a patterned carbon fibre plate, a trademark of the InstaPump Fury style.

The atmos x Fxxking Rabbits x Reebok InstaPump Fury will be available at selected atmos stores and at the Fxxking Rabbits (FR2) store in Harajuku from the 4th September 2021.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Signs for Manchester United

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Ok football fans, what a crazy transfer window this has been. Who would have thought in the same summer transfer window, the 2 biggest names in football would change teams. We reported not long ago that Leo Messi made the switch from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain and changed jersey numbers, but an even bigger name in the football world has followed suit in swapping teams, but this one is a bit more special.

Reports were flying around that Cristiano Ronaldo wanted out of Juventus and was going to sign with the current English Premier League champions, Manchester City. This was going to hurt Manchester United fans deeply, given Ronaldo’s history with the red devils. But in the final hours, Manchester United swooped in and was able to re-sign the Portuguese star and bring him home to Old Trafford on a 2 year deal. From what we saw online, alot of former United stars who played alongside Ronaldo from 2003 to 2009 were involved with this including Sir Alex Ferguson himself.

Earlier this week on the final day of the transfer window, Manchester United confirmed the 2 year deal which was included a transfer fee of 15 million euros ($24.2 million AUD), plus 8 million euros ($12.9 million AUD) in performance related add ons.

Cristiano Ronald Manchester United

Viva Ronaldo! The fans have been buzzing since this made news earlier this week. Ronaldo done his first interview with the club answering a few Q&As for the fans. This time around Ronaldo will be coached by former United team mate, Ole Gunnar Solskjær who played alongside him from 2003-2007 before Ole retired from professional football as a player to turn his attention to coaching.

Now for the biggest news in this story, was what number will Ronaldo wear in red? United fans knew what Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani was wearing the famous number 7 for United. Cavani has since given up the number 7 to wear his international number of 21 to allow Ronaldo to wear the No.7 once again.

Edinson Cavani Manchester United
Cristiano Ronald Manchester United

So what are your thoughts on this one football fans? Are we excited to see Ronaldo back in the Premier League? Is this transfer news bigger then Messi going to PSG?

The Kickz Stand’s Hit List #39

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“Majority of my collections are Jordans. Actually, about 2/3rds are Jordans!
My favourite pair out of them all is the shadow J1’s, I had been following Aleali May for a while and loved her style so these were a must have for me.
There is no particular back story behind this shot, took some photos at home as we are in lockdown, so just making the most of what we have.

@fishnkicks_

Nike Bruin React Summit
‘White/Black/Bright’
@kendallrlloyd
Jordan 1 Retro High
‘Satin Snake Chicago’
@yasi_loves_kicks
Jordan 5 Retro
‘Bel-Air’
@2fat2ball


Jordan 1 Retro High x Travisscott
‘Mocha’
@lotakickz


Nike Air Max BW OG
‘Persian’
@kickinitwithgee


Jordan 1 Retro High
‘Knicks’
@shaan_noidy


Nike Air Max 1
‘Master’
@sweetbeats23_


Nike Dunk High x @fujiwarahiroshi
‘Beijing’
@_adambinns


New Balance 2002R x @salehebembury
‘Water Be The Guide’
@annabellesneaks

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The Rocketeer Getting a Disney+ Movie

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What a cult classic film this was! For us older folk, we would remember the 1991 cult classic “The Rocketeer” which starred Billy Campbell as Cliff Secord, a stunt pilot who finds a suit and rocket pack that he just can’t resist putting on. The act leads him into conflict with the mob, Nazis, and the FBI.

Disney+ have announced that The Rocketeer is getting a revival with an all new Disney+ Original film dubbed “The Return of The Rocketeer”. The film will be produced by David and Jessica Oyelowo under their Yoruba Saxon banner with David potentially starring in the project. Ed Ricourt is set to write. According to Deadline, the film will have an all-new creative directive and Ricourt’s story will focus on a retired Tuskegee airman who takes up the Rocketeer mantle.

Disney originally confirmed back in 2016 that they had plans to reboot The Rocketeer with a sequel that would take place six years after the original film but that was shelved.

As more information comes to hand, we will post it up but this has only just been announced so stay tuned to The Kickz Stand for more information on this one

G-SHOCK GM-2100 Series

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CASIO has released a new style in their line-up of metal watches, the G-SHOCK GM-2100 series. Taking the now iconic ‘CasiOak’ GA-2100 design to a more premium level. The G-SHOCK GM-2100 boasts a lightweight resin case covered with a stainless steel bezel and urethane band. This unique slim design has a case size of 44mm and weight of 72 grams.

The G-SHOCK GM-2100 series has a sleek, sharp and bold design with a G-SHOCK standard-bearer in a metal-clad octagonal take on the original iconic design.

Forged in stainless steel with rounded hairline finish, the strong bezel says super style all the way. The dial is treated with vapor deposition finish for a meticulously detailed metallic look that suits a classic metal G-SHOCK timepiece. Incremental variations in the detailed square dot texturing on the wristband take casual urethane materials up a notch.

The G-SHOCK GM-2100 Series will be available in 4 colours:
* GM-2100-1A (Steel/Silver): Silver bezel, silver dial and black band. RRP $499 AUD
* GM-2100N-2A (Steel/Blue): Blue IP bezel, blue dial and band. RRP $529 AUD
* GM-2100B-3A (Steel/Olive Green): Grey IP bezel, green dial and band. RRP $529 AUD
* GM-2100B-4A (Steel/Red): Grey IP bezel, red dial and black band. RRP $529 AUD

The new G-SHOCK GM-2100 features are:
– Case Size: 44mm
– Weight: 72 grams
– Shock Resistance
– 200M Water Resistance
– Double LED Light with Adjustable Afterglow
– World Time
– Stopwatch
– Countdown Timer
– 5 x Daily Alarms
– Full-Auto Calendar
– Battery Life is approximate 3 years

The G-SHOCK GM-2100 series are now available at G-SHOCK retailers Australia wide. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter for all the latest features. For more CASIO and G-SHOCK features, click HERE.

My Nintendo x LEGO® VIP

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In some very exciting news My Nintendo and LEGO VIP are teaming up to celebrate the release of the NEW! Adventures with Luigi Course Play set.

To help his big brother MARIO defeat Bowser and his minions through a variety of playful and fun adventure sets.

For those who aren’t apart of the LEGO VIP click the link to sign up to a free loyalty program where you get points for shopping and completing other activities.

500 LEGO Points to Redeem your cool LEGO Luigi key-chain from LEGO VIP.

Signing into your My Nintendo you’re able to claim your free 250 LEGO VIP points to use towards your redemption.

Along with LEGO VIP you can redeem your free 200 My Nintendo points to claim through LEGO VIP.

My Nintendo has a sweepstakes up for grabs, to enter you will need to sign in and redeem 10 Platinum points per entry up to 3 maximum per user.
Link: My Nintendo™ LEGO® Super Mario™ Sweepstakes | Rewards | My Nintendo
*Terms and conditions apply

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NBA 2K22: 75th Anniversary Edition

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2K has announced the full roster of cover athletes for NBA® 2K22. Global phenomenon and two-time NBA All-Star, Luka Dončić, graces the Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle. While a trio of the NBA’s most impactful big men – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Kevin Durant – feature in a premium, NBA 2K22: 75th Anniversary Edition, showcasing how each of these players changed the game.

All three editions of NBA 2K22 are scheduled for a worldwide release on the 10th of September. The game features best-in-class visual presentation and player AI, historic teams, and a wide variety of hoops experiences, NBA 2K22 puts the entire basketball universe in the player’s hands.

“Making the global cover of NBA 2K22 is special for me,” said Dončić. “I’m proud to represent my country in a special cover that honours the colours of the Slovenian flag. Basketball has given me so much, and I’m excited to give back and work together with 2K Foundations this year to help the lives of young kids around the globe.”

This year, NBA 2K22 will offer three editions of the game available on digital and physical formats: Standard Edition, a Cross-Gen Digital Bundle and a special NBA 75th Anniversary Edition:

  • The Standard Edition will be available for $99.95 AUD ($109.95 NZD) on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, $89.95 AUD ($99.95 NZD) on Nintendo Switch and PC, and $109.95 AUD ($119.95 NZD) on new-gen consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S);
  • The Cross-Gen Digital Bundle will be available for $124.95 AUD ($134.95 NZD) and grant players access to the Standard Edition across previous and new-gen within the same PlayStation and Xbox consoles;
  • NBA 2K2275th Anniversary Edition will be available for $149.95 AUD ($159.95 NZD) for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Dual-gen access is included for both the Cross-Gen Digital Bundle and NBA 75th Anniversary Edition for the PS4/PS5 and Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S platforms and provides a version of the game on each console generation within the same console family. The NBA 75th Anniversary Edition for Nintendo Switch will only be available on digital format for Australia and New Zealand.

The NBA 2K22: 75th Anniversary Edition celebrates three of the league’s most iconic big men who revolutionized the league over its 75 years:

  • Hall of Famer, six-time NBA Champion and six-time MVP, and all-time NBA scoring leader, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a legend who still influences today’s game, from his patented Skyhook to his activism on social issues;
  • 14-time All-Star, NBA Champion and MVP, Dirk Nowitzki, embodies not only the global expansion of basketball but also the evolution of the game itself as the prototypical sharpshooting big man;
  • 11-time All-Star, league MVP and two-time NBA Champion, Kevin Durant, a legend in his own right and known for his one-of-a-kind presence in the league appears for the third time as an NBA® 2K cover athlete.

The NBA 2K22: 75th Anniversary Edition and Cross-Gen Digital Bundle feature cover artwork painted by Atlanta-based artist, Charly Palmer, whose work in fine art is defined by complex compositions and a unique technique and style. Palmer’s work is exhibited across the nation; he is most recently known for his “Civil Rights” series of paintings and compositions titled “America Must Change,” which made waves as TIME Magazine’s cover in July 2020.

In North America, players can purchase a special version of the Standard Edition featuring six-time WNBA All Star and WNBA Champion, Candace Parker, on the cover and available exclusively through GameStop and EB Games. Parker’s appearance is a milestone for NBA 2K: the first female cover athlete in the history of the franchise. The Chicago Sky star’s cover feature is the latest step in NBA 2K’s ongoing initiatives to feature women prominently in the game.

In Japan, players can also purchase a special version of the Standard Edition that features Washington Wizards Rui Hachimura, a rising star who was the first Japanese player to be drafted in the first round in 2019 and first Japanese player to reach the NBA Playoffs.

Check out the NBA 2K22 official site for a full breakdown of the pre-order details and more info on the cover athletes featured across the different editions of this year’s game.

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atmos x Adidas Originals ‘Denim Pack’

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Get ready for round two in the Shibuya pack series: atmos x Adidas Originals ZX8000 and Superstar ‘Denim Pack!’ Tokyo-based streetwear and sneaker boutique atmos recently announced this release, and we’re excited. In another collaboration with Adidas Originals, the ZX8000 and Superstar silhouettes are the focus this time around. These sneakers in the ‘Denim Pack’ centre around American casual street fashion – or ‘Amekaji‘ in Japanese. The designs take and highlight vintage denim, a key fabric in 90’s Amekaji culture.

The Adidas ZX8000 model features light and dark blue denim, with navy nubuck suede to enhance the characteristic ZX8000 design. The Adidas Superstar sneakers are presented in a dark grey denim. The lateral sides feature the Adidas trefoil logo print in light grey. The median side is a chic check pattern with the two shades of grey.


The atmos x Adidas Originals ZX8000 and Superstar ‘Denim Pack’ will be on sale from A.T.A.D, atmos stores, atmos online, and Adidas online shops from Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Check out the first drop in the Shibuya series here and other atmos features here. For all previous Adidas articles, click here.

Spider-Man: No Way Home Official Teaser Trailer

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Brace yourselves spidey fans, we FINALLY have the official teaser trailer for the upcoming No Way Home movie which will be the 3rd installment in the Tom Holland Spider-Man franchise. Marvel Studios & Sony Entertainment have teamed up once again to bring us this crazy movie.

The story picks up right where Far From Home finished, where the world found out Peter Parkers identity as Spider-Man after Mysterio framed him. This takes Parker to Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) where he wants him to cast a spell that’d make people forget who he was, a scene taken straight from the beloved One More Day story arc.

Things don’t quite go as planned and Doctor Strange then warns Peter of the consequences to the multiverse, something he says they know very little about. He also mentions Peter trying to live “different lives” and it being something that becomes more and more dangerous. The trailer ends with Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus ominously saying “Hello, Peter” almost as if putting a fine point on the idea that we’re definitely dealing with the multiverse now.

As teased by the trailer released, No Way Home is shaping up to be a massive movie for both Sony and Marvel Studios. In addition to Holland, Zendaya (MJ), and Jacob Batalon (Ned) reprising their roles, the movie has been rumored to include a plethora of guests from Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange) to Alfred Molina (Doctor Octopus) and Willem Dafoe (Norman Osborn). Charlie Cox has even been rumored to reprise his role as Matt Murdock from Marvel’s Daredevil.

This trailer has definately got the spidey senses tingling in more ways then one. They have kept this very hush hush up till now where there has been little if not any discussion online as to casting, sets, etc.

Spider-Man: No Way Home hits cinemas on December 17th 2021 and will wrap up what will be an amazing year for Marvel

So let us know what you think Spidey fans. Are we hyped for this?

ATELIER KAMP x KangaROOS Ultralite ‘VIC’

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ATELIER KAMP x KangaROOS Ultralite ‘VIC’ was inspired by the Vienna International Centre (VIC), also known as UNO-City. This extraordinary building from the 70’s has significantly shaped Austria’s aesthetic sense.

The Austrian architect Johann Staber designed this building so that the six Y-shaped parts are distinctively arranged in order to allow as much sunlight in as possible. The ‘VIC’ opened its doors in 1979 – right when Bob Gamm launched KangaROOS aka “shoes with a pocket” – and is currently being used by the United Nations (UN).

Co-founder of ATELIER KAMP Florian Kampelmuehler talks about his late Aunt Heide, who used to work at the UNO-City supermarket when he was a kid, hooking him up with strange and rare sweets and beverages. She was his inspiration and connection to this cool design and he dedicated this sneaker to her.

The ATELIER KAMP x KangaROOS Ultralite ‘VIC’ has a 90’s indoor silhouette and is mainly wrapped in buttery smooth Nappa leather, with micro-perforations on the toe and quilted side panels to reference the building’s structure. A beautiful bluish, light grey takes on most of the upper while dark grey suede covers the heel section. 

Different shades of the 70’s orange can be found on the animal stripe, laces, and lace tags as well as the terry cloth lining. White nubuck and cream beige suede details as well as lilac TPU eyelets provide for accents. A cream beige sole unit with lilac details and a violet stabilizer finish off this future classic. The ATELIER KAMP x KangaROOS Ultralite ‘VIC’ sneakers are made in Germany.

With the current COVID-19 pandemic, these times definitely call for unity. We are all small parts of a bigger picture. Every ATELIER KAMP x KangaROOS Ultralite ‘VIC’ pair comes with two puzzle pieces, hoping that one day we can come together to complete the puzzle.

The ATELIER KAMP x KangaROOS Ultralite ‘VIC’ will be released on the 28th of August on the ATELIER KAMP website. Worldwide release will be on 10th of September and will be available at 43einhald, Acribik, Afew, Alike, Bijsmaak, Chmielna 20, Footshop, Gloryhole, Egotrips, Hanon, HHV, JumpNshoez, Mainsource, Outback, Overkill, Schrittmacher, Sneakerbaas, Sneakerstudio, Suppa, Titolo and on KangaROOS.

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