Papa Bear approves URBAN PAPER TOY PHILIPPINES

I've had a love affair with toys for as long as I remember. I've gone through the gamut of collecting G.I. JOE figures and vehicles in grade school, dabbled in model kit building and totally went crazy with Gundam Model Kits to the point of re-painting, even modifying them with my office mates during weekends.

I came across their Facebook page and was blown away and inspired by what these guys are doing. They're turning trash into toys --- and not just any kind of toys, they're making waaay cool robots from trash. Check out their page https://www.facebook.com/UrbanToyDesignerPhilippines?sk=info.

Photo taken from https://www.facebook.com/UrbanToyDesignerPhilippines

Based on the info in their page:

Photo taken from https://www.facebook.com/UrbanToyDesignerPhilippines

Urban Toy Designer Philippines

Independent Urban Toy Designers. Self Produced Urban Toys.
Former Urban Paper Toy Philippines, Created by John Eugene Avila. Community that showcase some paper toy design and other crafts done by local artist, toy collectors & toy designers in the Philippines.
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We're taking toy collection to the next level.
"WE ARE NOT A COMPANY" This is just a community / group for local toy designers in the Philippines. To cater designer toys, creativity of local artists.

I'm quite sure ONE BAD GOAT will love this...


Next step is to get in touch with these guys and join in the fun...

Papa Bear approves CREATIVE RECREATION

I've been seeing a lot more people sporting Creative Recreation. I first was quite amused by the way the styles looked as they seem to be a hybrid of sneakers and dress shoes --- and then it got me to think, maybe I can wear them to work?

Went around the mall and lo and behold, Shoe Salon carries them! I completely forgot what they called this style but I WANT!

Checked out their Facebook page and this is the information that I got about what Creative Recreation was all about

Creative Recreation was officially launched in Orange County, California in Fall 2002. The founders of Creative Recreation noticed a huge void in the footwear market. Everyone was offering either dress shoes to be worn with a suit or athletic inspired sneakers that were not acceptable at most functions. No one was offering footwear to young professionals with style. Two long time friends got together and decided they would be the ones to change the game.

"Many people have difficulties understanding what category Creative Recreation footwear falls into. That has been the best compliment to the founders. We don't want to be put into any category, we're a footwear company! We make shoes for our lifestyle, rather we make shoes for life with style.

GENO-Primary Blue and Electric Green

I also found info on one of their newest styles - THE GENO. (Sort of brings back that UAAP Ateneo vs. La Salle feel doesn't it?)

If I had a little extra, I'll be getting the BLUE one! It boasts of ballistic canvas with pops of patent and satin lining.

They're all available in Shoe Salon, Rustans and COMPLEX Lifestyle Store.

Papa Bear approves Sperry Bahama

Had the chance to be with Martin of Sole Movement and a number of other bloggers last August 31 in the COMPLEX LIFESTYLE STORE sneak peak of SPERRY TOP-SIDER in Eastwood Mall and what an experience it was.

I was quite amazed at the feeling I got when I  first entered the store and saw the rows upon rows of Sperry Top-Sider --- happy memories came rushing in. Memories of my carefree high school days, Saturdays in Greenhills with family and friends, anticipated mass in dela Strada Parish, merienda at Shakeys Katipunan and soirees with girls from Miriam, St. Paul and Assumption...all because of what greeted me as I entered COMPLEX --- the Authentic American iconic Sperry Top-Sider (in brown leather).

Kind of hard to imagine that Sperry, the originator of the boat shoe has been around for 75 years.

Back in 1935, Sperry was out for a sail with his dog, Prince, when he noticed that Prince had no trouble navigating the cold, wet, icy decks. Paul took a look at Prince’s paws and noticed that there were several cuts and ridges going through the pad on the bottom.

Prince inspired Paul, and he went home to create shoes with rubber soles that looked just like the bottom of Prince’s paw.  And, thus, Sperry boat shoes were born!
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I still see friends and relatives wear this style in various permutations. Nephews and nieces boast of their latest finds and how boat shoes are the rave these days, how my uncle refuses to part with his ages-old navy blue Sperry Top-Sider bought in Cartimar, and how my youngest brother got cited for not wearing socks with his boat shoes to work.

In spite of falling in love all over again with the leather "Tops", one new Sperry-style caught my eye and it's the Bahama. It has a modern look yet almost retain the silhouette of the classic Top-Sider that I love. It really is a wonderful cross between sneakers and Top-Siders.

Sperry now comes in a variety of styles and designs for both men and women that ranges from the Authentic Original leather Top-Siders that we all love to vulcanized soles and canvas tops.


Sperry is now available in COMPLEX LIFESTYLE STORE, selected Shoe Salon stores and Hideout in Greenbelt 5.