Geek is chic.
Have your kids hit the slopes this Winter in Star Wars style with a limited-edition line of Burton Snowboards gear based on the movies. The kids-size Chopper Star Wars snowboard ($190) is available in eight image variations, from a noble Yoda to the scene of Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker locked in a lightsaber battle. The boards come in a variety of sizes from 30 inches to 51 inches long. To Read more
ICYMI, Tron: Legacy is hitting theaters soon, and while I'll be attending the midnight 3D IMAX screening with friends in some comfy layers, I'm betting that there will be some mega fans out there that come in all dolled up as Quorra, Flynn, Sam, or Clu. And if DIY'ing your own costume is too much for you to bear, you can always throw down your dollars for some Tron-inspired accessories to sport Read more
Winter is synonymous with snow sports, so if you're already planning your Winter weekend getaways, take note of these awesome Burton Raptor Boots ($229) that come in a special Tron hue. I don't claim to be an expert on the slopes, but what I can tell you is that these snowboarding boots are said to come with some amazing heel holds, power straps, and something called an "Articulating Cuff" so you Read more
Guess who just worked out and is heading to the Burton store to go shopping for snowboarding gear? Read more
Whether you're new to snowboarding or have been riding for years, wouldn't you be psyched if you could design your own board? The Series 13 website from Burton allows you to do just that. First you choose the style and size board you want from 15 of Burton's high-end boards costing between $800 to $1200. Next you select a theme for your board from Burton's themes, such as argyle, flames, safari Read more
Get your groove on with this hip Lil Buddy speaker bag by Burton. Discussed on Chip Chick, the Lil Buddy is outfitted with an iPod compatible amp/speaker system and an internal beverage cooler- which just so happens to fit a 12-pack. Other great features include a ergonomic shoulder strap, a bottle open zipper pull and extra side pockets for all your gear. Each bag costs $55, which isn't too Read more
How cool would it be to design your own snowboard? Burton can make it happen. You can design a snowboard using your own art or photos. You upload the image, customize your board design and they'll make it at BMC, the finest snowboarding manufacturer in the world. Here's how it works: You choose the type of board you want, the size and the shape of the base. You can choose a theme or pattern Read more
Specializing in all things geek — including science experiments gone awry, dystopias, and alien attacks — Tim Burton's morose imagination and kooky humor keeps his fans coming back for more. Opening today is his latest venture, Dark Shadows. The flick is a reboot of the '60s-era TV show, starring Tim's muse Johnny Depp as a vampire who ends up in the disco era with his dysfunctional Read more
Sarah Burton, the famous name behind Kate Middleton's Alexander McQueen wedding dress, stepped out in her own angelic white McQueen at this evening's Met Gala in NYC. Burton designed not one, but two gowns for Kate Middleton's big day, but Sarah kept things more simple for the Met Gala red carpet. Today's event is honoring her mentor's legacy, and between the Costume Institute honors and royal Read more
The only thing surprising about the news that Tim Burton's next project may be an adaption of The Hunchback of Notre Dame is that it hasn't come up before. Burton's interest in directing the film is dependent on the script, while actor Josh Brolin is already on board. Brolin wants to produce and star, presumably as titular character Quasimodo, the bell ringer who falls in love with the gypsy Read more
