During mastermind Japan’s runway show at Versus Tokyo, they created as mall run of these rather cute Skull Kid plush toys that were distributed to lucky people in attendance at the event. Well, some were produces for retail and here is a look at them. Zozo has a small run of them, so head over there if you would like to pick one up.

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For this Holiday 2011 season, mastermind Japan, who actually just announced their final collection to be released next year, and SASQUATCHfabrix have just dropped this interesting double-zip up sneaker. Aside from the zipper features, it’s a basic high-top in appearance that seems to be constructed out of a very durable canvas material. Other details include leather around the collar and side walls featuring both brands’ logos.

Take a closer look after the jump.

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mastermind JAPAN designer and founder Masaaki Honma has announced that Spring/Summer 2013 will be the brand’s final collection. Though this news may come as a surprise to fans of the label, Honma says he had been contemplating the end of mastermind JAPAN for some time. Preferring to stop while he’s ahead, Honma hopes the brand will live on in the vintage market and be appreciated for many generations to come. Although this is sad news for many, we’re sure it won’t be long before Honma moves on to a new project.

SOURCE: Eyescream

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Coming with the February 2012 issue of Japan’s Sense Magazine is the above Bape x mastermind JAPAN 100% Bearbrick by Medicom. The toy comes in matte black with metallic gold branding. Certainly one of the better gifts to come with a magazine we would say.

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Here is a little preview of an upcoming collaboration between Bape, Medicom Toy and mastermind JAPAN for BlackSense Market next year. The three teamed up on a black 100% Bearbrick toy, featuring logo placements of both Japanese brands in gold. We will of course keep you posted on the release.

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This week the collaboration between Converse Japan and mastermind JAPAN will release. The two brands have worked on the Jack Purcell Hi Zip. It comes in a black canvas colorway with leather ankle wrapping, graphic details on the toe box and mastermind logos on the tongue, heel and zippers. Furthermore a small stud detail has been placed above the eyelets.

Priced at around 200 USD, the sneaker will drop at mastermind JAPAN Villa.

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Here is a pretty interesting merging of two very distinct logos. Mastermind Japan’s skull and crossbones logo has been intertwined with the iconic Playboy bunny logo – kind of a death meets sensuality theme – as part of a capsule collection in conjunction with Theatre8. Seen here are a couple of hoodies and tees, but the hoodie featuring a collage of Playboy covers looks like the most promising item of the bunch. What are your thoughts on this unique collaboration?

Take a closer look after the jump.

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After having presented in the last week the collaborations by mastermind JAPAN with Timberland and with Vans, we take a closer look at the recently launched pea coat that the brand worked on with Schott NYC. Keeping it classic for both brands, the pea coat comes in black and features special mastermind JAPAN logo placements on the sleeves and on the buttons. An all time classic with a twist, the pea coat is now in stock at Ron Herman Japan.

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Previewed earlier this summer, the collaboration between mastermind JAPAN and Timberland on the classic 6 Inch Boots will drop this week. Exclusive to Isetan Men’s, the boots feature the classic wheat upper. mastermind JAPAN added a front zipper, logos to the heel, side-panel, zipper pull and the tongue. We like the look of these and details, while overall retaining its classic looks.

Isetan will drop them today, November 23rd, 2011.

Detailed images of the boots follow after the jump.

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The collaboration between mastermind JAPAN and Vans on the Sk8 Hi has finally released. Featuring a black suede upper, the sneaker comes with a tonal mastermind JAPAN logo embroidery on the toe box, black/white check pattern lining and a zipper on the heel. All in all very clean and typical for both brands. Bobos has them in stock now.

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We get a better look at the soon to release collaboration between mastermind JAPAN and Vans Japan. The two worked on a classic Sk8 Hi, featuring a suede upper, black/white check lining, zipper on the heel and mastermind JAPAN logo embroidery on the toe box. According to honeyee, the sneaker will release on November 11th, 2011, for the opening of the latest Ron Herman store in Japan.

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Once again Converse has teamed up with mastermind JAPAN. They present for Holiday 2011 the Converse Jack Purcell Hi Zip. Featuring a black canvas upper, the Japanese brand added numerous accents to the sneaker, including studs, a side zipper with custom zipper pull, logo embroidery on the heel and logo tag on the tongue, as well as print details on the toe caps. The sneaker is scheduled for a release on December 1st, 2011.

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Once again SASQUATCHfabrix and mastermind JAPAN team up on a high top sneaker, this time for The Black Sense Market. Staying true to both brands, the sneaker comes in black canvas with a double zipper closure. The mastermind JAPAN logo appears on a leather tag on the tongue, on the zippers and also on the mid-sole. Look out for a release soon.

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During Fashion Week Tokyo this week, mastermind JAPAN presented their upcoming Spring/Summer 2012 Collection. As usual the brand sticks mostly to their signature branding and presents a multitude of different styles and look for the coming season. From clothing to accesssories and interesting footwear collaborations, you can be sure that mastermind will deliver some good items in the coming months. We just do not like when they start adding too many graphics or details onto pieces.

Check out the full mastermind JAPAN Spring/Summer 2012 Collection after the jump.

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After having previewed already most of the Bape x mastermind JAPAN Capsule Collection, we take a look today at an exciting addition to the product line.

If you want to look extra slick this season on the slopes, you can get the A Bathing Ape x mastermind JAPAN Gore-Tex Snowboard Jacket and matching pants. The two pieces come in each two camouflage colorways, with the mastermind JAPAN skull and bones logo mixed into the pattern. The jacket and pants will release October 19th at Isetan Shinuku.

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As announced earlier already, we can present today the upcoming A Bathing Ape x mastermind JAPAN Capsule Collection. As much as we have seen the Bape and mastermind logos over the years, we have to admit, we are still excited about this one.

The capsule line is pretty large, consisting of t-shirts, knitwear, denim, chinos, sneakers, boots, caps, hats, outerwear and a nice range of accessories. The fusion of Baby Milo and the skull and bones logo worked out nicely, with the outcome being some great collaborative graphics for this collaborative collection.

The Bape x mastermind JAPAN Fall 2011 line will come to Bape stores on October 19th, 2011.

Preview the entire collection after the jump.

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Casio has teamed up with retailer Ron Herman to create two exclusive make ups of Casio Exilim TR100 pocket camera. The camera features a 21mm lens, an angular pop-out handle, a 3-inch touch-screen display and ican record 12 megapixel HD videos. The collaborative effort includes an exclusive black mastermind JAPAN Casio Exilim TR100, in addition to a white Ron Herman model. Launching October 2011 in Japan. Both the Ron Herman and mastermind JAPAN versions are exclusive to Japan, with standard models of the camera also releasing in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan. More info is available here.

More images follow after the click.

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For Fall 2011 mastermind JAPAN and visvim got together once again and present the Gila Moc mid top shoe in overall two colorways. Featuring a butter soft premium suede upper, the very simple silhouette gets updated with a rather large size silver aged mastermind JAPAN logo pin. Look out for these at mastermind JAPAN retailers now.

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From the upcoming collaboration between mastermind JAPAN and A Bathing Ape we come across a tote bag. It comes in black and features trademark graphics by both brands on each side. The collection should consist of more pieces, that we can hopefully show you soon as well.

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mastermind JAPAN continues to work with Head Porter on bags for their new Fall/Winter 2011 Collection. Releasing in the coming weeks is a messenger bag, duffle bag, as well as a shoulder bag and a tote bag, all featuring a new circle skull and bones logo embroidery by the Japanese brand.

Check out the rest of the collection after the jump.

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