Uniqlo once again proofs its innovative character. A while back we were impressed with the opening of their first UT store, selling t-shirts out of vending machines. Today we present you another great addition to Uniqlo stores – Wakamaru.
It is the first robot ever to be featured in a retail store environment, will be joining the UNIQLO team the second week in September. Designed by Toshiyuki Kita and developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), wakamaru is neither human or machine; it is the first creation of its kind.  wakamaru’s capabilities include eye contact, basic conversation, ability to recognize people and greet them, voice recognition, and basic arm movements. wakamaru will hold a unique role in the UNIQLO store.  It will lead staff in motivational morning exercises, communicate promotions to customers, as well as greet customers upon entrance into the store.
In about a weeks time you will be able to meet wakamaru in the Uniqlo Soho store.

First pieces of the Stussy Fall/Winter 2008 collection are getting into stores. One interesting new piece, is this Delta collaboration on a robot key chain. The robot is something Delta is known for, also having released a couple of years ago matching toys.
The key chain comes in black and in a glow-in-the-dark version and is now available at The Reed Space in NYC.

Taking the classic 90’s EQT silhouette and adding a modern twist- the adidas x ROBOT is the Future EQT B-Ball features a sleek black matte upper.  The two-piece hi-top is upgraded with a motherboard graphic print and the solid black sole adds to the shoe’s minimalist aesthetic.   Two neoprene sockliners, solid black and ROBOT logo print, retail with the shoe.
The sneaker comes in a limited edition of 500 pieces worldwide. It will be sold at specialty accounts including Bodega Boston, Atmos NYC and Major DC. The official launch takes place February 23rd at Bodega Boston.

Sneaker Freaker presents this new Nike Airstab that should be popping up in stores any time soon. It has a brown/silver upper, dark green inner lining and multicolor Airstab logo on the side. The brown and silver match perfectly and while the sneaker is overall solid, it is not boring at all. Definitely one of the nicest Airstabs we have seen in a while and a good start into the Fall/Winter season. There is no exact release date so far, but we’ll keep you posted!