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BACK TO THE FUTURE Action Figures From NECA

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Josh Gad recently hosted a virtual reunion with most of the cast of Back to the Future in which you can watch here. Seeing stars like Michael J. Fox (Marty McFly), Christopher Lloyd (Doc Brown), Lea Thompson (Lorraine McFly), Elisabeth Shue (Jennifer Parker), Mary Steenburgen (Clara Clayton Brown), director Robert Zemeckis, and more brought back that nostalgic feeling of when the movie first came out.

Adding to the Back to the Future news is the release of some new action figures inspired by the film. These collectibles will be available for pre-order and come from NECA. Fans will be able to purchase Ultimate Figures, a Diecast DeLorean time machine, and Toony Classics.

In this collection of figures you will find a 7-inch Ultimates figures Marty McFly and Biff Tannen from Back to the Future, as well as Marty McFly from Back to the Future 2. There’s also a Toony Classics 6-inch figure set based on the Back to the Future: The Animated Series. The standout piece is, of course, the 6-inch time machine DeLorean with diecast metal parts.

You can preorder the collectibles HERE.

Facebook Has Now Purchased Giphy

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Via Facebook, the social media platform has bought .GIF website Giphy for an estimated $400 million USD as reported by Axios. Plans are to fully integrate the service into programs under Facebook’s umbrella like Instagram.

Axios reports, that Facebook and Giphy were already in talks before the COVID pandemic.

We’ve used GIPHY’s API for years, not just in Instagram, but in the Facebook app, Messenger and WhatsApp.

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Good news for all loyal GIPHY users is the platform is still expected to function independent of Facebook. More importantly, branding and all aspects of the .GIF uploading functions and community features will not be altered.

BAIT x Astro Boy Present The Glow-In-The-Dark Skateboard Set

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BAIT and Astro Boy collide to collaborate on an Atom Project skateboard set with a glow-in-the-dark motif. The piece will be limited-edition and there will be three decks that will depict the iconic hero in a left, front and right side angle. The glow-in-the-dark aspect comes in play when the lights are low, exposing a neon green skeleton underneath.

The BAIT x Astro Boy x Atom Project Glow-in-the-Dark Skate Set will be limited to 200 pieces and will come specially packaged. Priced at $250 USD, these are available at BAIT’s online shop.

Tory Lanez Releases “Temperature Rising” Single

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One thing Tory Lanez isn’t short of is songs. The Canadian singer/ rapper has just released a new single ‘Temperature Riding’ plus a visualizer.

The song is one of the first independent releases, post Interscope Records for the artist and was produced by Super Miles and DopeBoyzMusic.

A New Look At The Upcoming Air Jordan 13 “Flint”

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After originally releasing back in 2005 and 2010, the Air Jordan 13 “Flint” is making a return.

The combination of the signature grey and white palette against the navy panels makes for a perfect fit, visually. As standard on the release in 2005, this pair will also infuse the 3M technology.

With all the set backs with the release of the Air Jordan 13 “Flint,” they will finally drop on May 30 for $190 USD.

Future Is ‘High Off Life’ With New Album

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After announcing his eighth studio album High Off Life would be releasing Friday (May 15), the question is what time as many fans have been monitoring the DSPs in anticipation. The wait is now over as the Atlanta MC has given his fans what they’ve all been waiting for.

Guest features include Travis Scott, NBA Youngboy, Young Thug, Drake, Lil Uzi, Lil Durk, Meek Mill, Doe Boy, DaBaby and Lil Baby.

Stream the album HERE.

NBA Severs Ties With Spalding In Favor of Wilson As Official Basketball Maker

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Spalding will no longer be the official basketball of the NBA. The association is making a trade in favor of Wilson, who will begin working with the league for the 2021-22 season as reported by Yahoo! Sports.

The NBA’s partnership with Spalding lasted 30-years but sources state that the split between the two was mutual. Wilson will provide basketballs for not only the NBA, but leagues such as the WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League.

The NCAA currently enlists Wilson as the official maker of its basketballs as well.

Virgil Abloh Announces New Off-White™ x Nike Dunk Collab

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Via an Instagram Live session, Virgil Abloh recently revealed to fans that another Nike Dunk collaboration is underway.

With Abloh’s Air Rubber Dunks in a variety of colorways already on the way, he also showed off a sketch of a rough design he is working on for his Off-White™ series with Nike.

Watch Virgil Abloh’s announcement of his next Off-White™ x Nike Dunk collaboration above.

Nike Dunk Low SP “Brazil”

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As a part of its “Team Tones” pack, Nike has just announced that it will be dropping the Dunk Low SP in three colorways. Leading off the “Team Tones” pack is the “Brazil.”

This particular colorway is inspired by South America as it features a “Varsity Maize” (yellow) and “Pine Green” colorway just like the banner of Brazil. The hits of green and yellow are all combined on a smooth leather upper.

Priced at $100 USD, the Nike Dunk Low SP “Brazil” will be released on May 21 via SNKRS and select Nike retailers.