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12-02-2006, 08:36 PM
(http://www.thecoolhunter.net/lifestyle/SPACE-INVADERS/)
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In the 80's, there wasn't a corner store that didn't have a Space Invaders arcade game in it. Enthusiasts would line up their coins on the glass table console (http://www.thecoolhunter.net/Gadgets/THE-ARCADE-TABLE-IS-BACK/), marking their position as the next challenger in line.
http://www.thecoolhunter.net/images/stories/_2006/IMAGES2/spi.jpg
Today, over 25 years later, that infamous digital design has a strong presence in urban fashion and accessories.
From original vintage T-shirts (http://www.vintagevantage.com/products.php?productcat_id=1&product_id=101&color_id=5), through to modern hoodies (http://www.xlarge.jp/index2.html), scarfs (http://www.b2d4.com/) and sneakers (http://www.joystiq.com/2006/04/25/rock-these-space-invaders-sneakers/), the mark of the Invaders screams 'retro funk'. This iconic legend has even weaved its way into other design realms with a range of stylized wallpaper (http://www.whatisblik.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=B&Product_Code=BL-106A)and even gift-wrapping (http://whimsypress.com/shop_collection.php?collectionId=26) available.
http://www.thecoolhunter.net/images/stories/_2006/IMAGES2/sp3.jpg
Whether your pulling apart another 80's icon, The Rubix Cube, and creating a Space Invaders mosaic on your skateboard, (http://www.mekanismskateboards.com/invader_index.htm) or simply sporting the T-shirt, its great to see Space Invaders are alive and kicking today. by Andy G
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http://www.thecoolhunter.net/images/stories/_2006/IMAGES2/sp1.jpg
In the 80's, there wasn't a corner store that didn't have a Space Invaders arcade game in it. Enthusiasts would line up their coins on the glass table console (http://www.thecoolhunter.net/Gadgets/THE-ARCADE-TABLE-IS-BACK/), marking their position as the next challenger in line.
http://www.thecoolhunter.net/images/stories/_2006/IMAGES2/spi.jpg
Today, over 25 years later, that infamous digital design has a strong presence in urban fashion and accessories.
From original vintage T-shirts (http://www.vintagevantage.com/products.php?productcat_id=1&product_id=101&color_id=5), through to modern hoodies (http://www.xlarge.jp/index2.html), scarfs (http://www.b2d4.com/) and sneakers (http://www.joystiq.com/2006/04/25/rock-these-space-invaders-sneakers/), the mark of the Invaders screams 'retro funk'. This iconic legend has even weaved its way into other design realms with a range of stylized wallpaper (http://www.whatisblik.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=B&Product_Code=BL-106A)and even gift-wrapping (http://whimsypress.com/shop_collection.php?collectionId=26) available.
http://www.thecoolhunter.net/images/stories/_2006/IMAGES2/sp3.jpg
Whether your pulling apart another 80's icon, The Rubix Cube, and creating a Space Invaders mosaic on your skateboard, (http://www.mekanismskateboards.com/invader_index.htm) or simply sporting the T-shirt, its great to see Space Invaders are alive and kicking today. by Andy G