Rob Dyrdek has a new MTV show called Fantasy Factory dropping in early 2009. Transworld got a hold of some pics of the shows “sets”. It’s described as a
The show revolves around the Fantasy warehouse in L.A. which is basically a Skate Plaza/basketball facility/toymaking/havoc-wreaking mash-up

[via Transworld]

The Halloween Hellraiser will be at the New Design High School in LES, NYC this Saturday, November 1. $3000 in cash is on hand for Best Trick, while $100 will be awarded for best-costume.
Halloween Hellraiser Skateboard Showdown
New Design High School
Ludlow & Grand (on the roof)
New York City, NY
Saturday, November 1st
12 noon – 6:00 PM

[via hypebeast]

This gets better every year.

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Santa Cruz skateboards celebrated their 35th year in business this past September. Now they’re releasing their “nostalgic” CRUZER line which consists of the 13 completes that will satisfy all of your cruising, downhill and slalom needs. They also have what they’re calling their Micro line which is reissues of some of their classic boards from [...]

Over on Sneaker Freaker, they have a great interview with Steve Van Doren. It’s a great read for any sneaker loving skateboard fan. Check it out here: www.sneakerfreaker.com

Consolidated has collaborated with Rome SDS to produce a “Don’t Do It” snow board boot called the Libertine Drunk. I guess they’re trying to get the word out to support your core companies. Consolidated has been at this for a while, and now they have some support from the snowboard industry.

Ethan Fowler and the guys from RVCA are on their Mild Ride for the 1st Episode of 5.

Stevie Willams ( DKG ) and DJ Don Cannon have opened up their own Skate Boutique (Sk8tique), in their new home of Atlanta. Sk8tique will be having their Grand Opening this Friday. If you’re in the ATL then check it out.

You can get more info here.

Podium Distribution, manufacturer of DVS, Matix and Lakai, has impliment a new employee program that encourages Green Living and Fitness.
Employees who choose to bike to work can take part in the Pedal To Podium incentive program. Benefits include gift cards to local bike shops, iTunes and even cash. 

More employers should implement programs like this.

If you’re like me and don’t have the “good” cable tv, then you don’t get to see the shows from Fuel Tv. One of those show’s is Built to Shred, which features Jeff King building all kinds of craziness to ride. Now you can get your fix of Jeff’s Built to Shred via Hulu.com. Here’s [...]