As summer winds down, we’re excited to share what’s been happening in our community this month! From news stories to member spotlights, there’s always something worth celebrating. Read on for all the details — and don’t forget, mentioning that you read our stories when you visit gets you a special discount on your next purchase!
VandyThePink is teaming up with ASICS for a Chocolate & Vanilla-themed 아이스케키 (ice-cream bar) take on the GEL-KAYANO, and they’re celebrating with a one-day pop-up at Complex NY.
The brand behind the collab is the work of Junghoon Son, a Korean-born, Virginia-based designer who’s built a following among some of the biggest names in streetwear. Son’s designs draw on personal memories, souvenirs, and toys from his own life — giving VandyThePink its signature playful, nostalgic edge, which comes through clearly in this new colorway.
Every August, ESPN turns a chunk of its programming over to the sports world’s weirdos and underdogs — and honestly, it’s some of the best television of the year.
The tradition is called ESPN8: The Ocho, and this year it’s celebrating its 10th anniversary. If the name rings a bell, that’s because it should: it’s a direct homage to the fictional network from the 2004 cult comedy Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, where “The Ocho” ….
If you’ve driven past our corner at Steele Indian School Park lately, you may have noticed something a little different about the person spinning our sign: he’s got a phone propped on a tripod, a speaker blasting, and thousands of people watching him do it live.
Meet Charles “OG Spins” Kundelius, sign spinner, backflip enthusiast, and now the subject of a feature story from Cronkite News, republished by PinalCentral.com. The headline says it all: “Phoenix sign spinner finds unexpected fame on social media.”
A Florida native, Nelson has showcased his sign spinning skills across Miami-Dade and Broward County, representing AArrow throughout South Florida. Over the years, he has continued to sharpen his skills, build his style, and grow into an impressive performer. We are excited to name Nelson our August 2026 Sign Spinner of the Month and hope to see him take his talents to the World Sign Spinning Championship next!
