The Pre-Ramble
October's supposed to be all about Halloween, Guy Fawkes and Trick or Treat, but for any self-respecting Otaku, October is all about SYDNEY SUPANOVA. We're sure as shamballa going to be there and we'll be bringing a whole lotta' Otaku Wear goodness with us. There's a cool article here about Otaku, "Otaku are nihilistic misfits known for their obsession with nuclear catastrophe, monster films, science-fiction anime and manga, and what might be called an inappropriate fixation on schoolgirls." Damn straight! Also check out this wicked art site featuring stuff by Takashi Murakami. Whew! A massive month and I haven't even got my cosplay costume sorted! That's it from me, farewell and remember be kind to Otaku! |
Off The Hanger
GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX APPAREL
GITS: SAC apparel officially launched at Animania and fans attacked the booth with the kind of ferocity usually displayed by piranhas when stripping flesh from an Amazonian manatee! Thanks for making the event one to remember and a shout out to Louis Lee and and his management team for another great Town Hall Party!
We'll be bringing the GITS: SAC gear to Supanova so be sure to come along and nab yourself a bargain at the Otaku Wear booth. Don't forget the venue has changed and is now in Homebush and NOT WHARF 8 as in previous years. HINT - get in early on Saturday because that queue is going to be looooooooong and stinky! http://www.supanova.com.au/
In the meantime visit the official website and wait a moment for a very special message from an old friend....
http://www.ghostintheshell.com.au
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST BACK IN STOCK
The mighty Fullmetal Alchemist hoody will be back in stock by the end of October, (along with the red special editions) so for those of you getting tetchy out there your wait is nearly over. Our sincere apologies we know how much it sucks to wait! Which just goes to show folks why its so important to pre-order or take advantage of our presence at conventions. HINT HINT!
BROWSE BY APPAREL RANGE
Ever get mad when you know what you want but you have to wade through a virtual sea of unrelated merch before you can find it? It's very frustrating, a solitary bead of sweat drips down my crumpled forehead every time. I figured out that if I saved a bead of sweat every time this happened I'd have enough to fill a can of Calpico!
Here at Otaku Wear we try our very best to make things easy - like the time we tried to invent underpants that sing the theme to ParaParaParadise when it's time to wash them... but this time we've actually been successful!
Now you can browse by Apparel Range! It's right here on the left hand side of our website. RIGHT? Now you can sniff with the kind of accuracy bloodhounds are famous for!
BLACK SKATE BELTS ARE BACK IN STOCK!
Due to overwhelming demand we are doing another run of black skate belts, so to all of you who have been waiting patiently the word on the street is October 15th!
Announcements In The House
MOJIMI COSPLAY CAP
The popular yellow Kyo Beanie will be back in time for Supanova and this year he'll be joined by his old mate Mojimi, as worn here by Anime Snacktime's Dr. Tan!
Everyone loves bunny ears and this item is the perfect Supanova memento.
”But what is this Anime Snacktime?” I hear you ask... Well its only Australia's number one Anime podcast! You don't need an i-pod to check it out - you just need a computer and a link to the downloads page here at Madman HQ . Get a monthly serve of the latest releases and Anime goss and win sweet prizes too!
TRANSFORMERS BEAST WARS LIMITED EDITION
To celebrate the third and final release of Beast Wars on DVD we are releasing a very limited number of Beast Wars Tees! Are you a Predacon or a Maximal? Perhaps you're both? Check 'em out and remember If you haven’t seen BEAST WARS, you don’t know the whole story!
MYTHBAG WEB EXCLUSIVES!
The basic Courier bag has been improved - threefold! The new Velcroed flap opens to reveal eleven pockets in various sizes including one mesh zippered pocket. Business cards, PDA, ID's, fliers', there's a place for anything in the Courier bag. There are also two mesh outer pockets on either side of the bag - easily access your mobile phone or your drink. Just slip it in and out with no fuss. Even better, there is a large outside pocket on the back and a large inner pocket spans the width of the bag, both secured with Velcro. Be able to store more personal items away with no worries. A handy elastic pen-holder will keep you from losing pens inside your bag. Perfect for school, approximately 14.5" x 12" x 3.5", the Courier is big enough to carry many of your school necessities.
Featuring FLCL, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST, HELLSING, FRUITS BASKET, GRAVITATION and many more! Stocks are strictly limited so check 'em out quick!
Friends of Otaku
Don't get me wrong I love buying stuff of the net as much as the next Otaku but sometimes you really can't beat the instant gratification that going into a store and trying on a garment provides. Lucky for us there are some great people out there stocking the gear and making it possible to scratch that proverbial itch. Check 'em out, vote with your feet, hassle them to stock more Otaku Wear!
Off Ya Tree Southland Off Ya Tree - Adelaide Off Ya Tree - Brisbane Off Ya Tree - Collingwood Off Ya Tree - Elizabeth St Off Ya Tree - Epping Off Ya Tree - Maribyrnong Off Ya Tree - Melbourne |
Off Ya Tree - Perth Off Ya Tree - Ringwood Minotaur Books World Wide Wear Robio University of Queensland Bookshop EB Games – DFO Shin Tokyo |
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Resistance was futile for Christy Borg last month! Thanks for subscribing Christy and congratulations on being the winner of last months Otaku Wear prize pack,
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