You guys might have seen the article on Vinyl Pulse a few days ago, but I thought I would add a few more pics...
If you live in the Bay Area and haven't done so already, it's worth checking out Patrick Ma's retail store Rocket World which happens to share the same very cool and urban warehouse space as TAD Gear. I would say this store is one of the most interesting around. TAD Gear is Patrick's first love and venture. It showcases high-tech / quasi-military outdoor gear and custom knives. Rocket World is the other half and features Eco-militant animal toys. The two seems very desparate, but if you know anything about Patrick, they are actually linked closely together.
I was there for the Rocket World Launch Party of their very cool Retro toy rockets which come with blinking lights and a mini figure. There were a lot of people and the Sushi was flowing. Very San Francisco scene. Half the store which had all the TAD Gear equipment was dimly lit and gave an interesting shadowy urban vibe with a giant T-Rex Skull seamingly ready to open it's jaws and eat you at any time. People mingled about the custom knife cases and hi-end military-spec flashlights while checking out the endless racks of Desert Storm-like backpacks and outdoor gear.
The gallery floor itself was more brightly lit and showcased all of the new IWG figures, the new rockets and mini figures. Patrick tells me he is going to be releasing a new IWG Bear on a Vespa Scooter which should be out soon. I was hoping that he would do one of his characters on a likeness of his custom Ducati race bike but he said it's not eco-friendly! Dunno, what could be cooler than a Japanese Ninja Snow Monkey on a Race Bike with swords and guns a-blazing??
It was a great show as you can see from the pics and we look forward to many, many more great things from Patrick, Rocket World and TAD Gear!!
Greg Blum from STRANGEco who produces Rocket World's IWG Toys
TAD Gear's exclusive "Creature Hoodie" which is taking the fashion market by storm!
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