Mike Newman
Managing Editor at Cool Material
Period Correct Vintage Auto Racing-Inspired Tools
Period Correct is a California outpost with a need for speed. Everything that hits shelves is inspired in some way by the glory days of auto racing. Until recently, that meant a gaggle of tees with graphics similar to those found on old oil canisters and racing attire. Now, the…
Converse Chuck Taylor ’70s Vintage Collection
All Chuck Taylors sport a retro vibe, with a silhouette that has gone mostly unchanged over the years. Still, if you want your Chucks with a little more old school cool, check out the "70s Vintage" collection that is hitting virtual shelves now. The four sneaker capsule includes two hi-tops…
Ferris Bueller LEGO Minifigs
Citizen Brick is your one-stop shop for unauthorized LEGO bricks that are far cooler than the ones you'll find at the toy store. Hell, the company even made a LEGO strip club so your Minifigs can have bachelor parties. The brand is back with three Minifigs inspired by one of…
8 Better New Year’s Resolutions
Exercise. Eat right. Make more money. Most New Year's resolutions fail, in part, because they're bland and/or devoid of actionable steps. Make 2018 the year you choose something a bit easier to stick to and a bit more enjoyable. Need help coming up with good New Year's resolution ideas? Let us…
Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition
About four years ago, Jameson finished its Irish whiskey in barrels that once held a roasty, toasty stout and released "Caskmates" onto the world. The result was a bottle of hooch with coffee and chocolate notes faint enough to work instead of distract. Now Jameson is playing mad scientist again.…
1952 Ferrari 212 Europa
The 47th Annual Scottsdale Auction from Barrett-Jackson is coming in a matter of weeks and that means some show-stopping vehicles are about to head across the block. One of the finest is this 1952 Ferrari 212 Europa in a stunning blue. One of only eleven 212 coupes from Pininfarina, the…
Summit Prairie Lookout
Anyone who's played Firewatch knows that a lookout tower is the ideal place to take in the scenery. All those shades of orange when the sun sets and all the lush green swaths of land are best appreciated from above. Now you can live a little of the game--without the whole…
What to Watch This Weekend: The Twilight Zone
With cable, Netflix, and internet options, finding the best thing to watch during your downtime is difficult. Instead of flipping through menus all weekend and settling on nothing, turn to What to Watch This Weekend, a series in which we give you our pick for the best new show or…
Bad Marlon Deauville Dog House
When your pooch needs a little outdoor R & R, they find a shady spot and watch the afternoon pass by. If you don't have a spot like that in your yard, a dog house is in order, and if you want to spoil your best friend while also dropping…
BMW R100 R Mystic in Copper
Copper gives anything an heirloom feel, lending the object it covers a look that suggests it's been around the block. That's just what happened with this BMW R100 R Mystic after Vincent Degano got his hands on it. Degano stripped the bike, cleaned up the most important components, and then…
Nikola NZT
We have little need for a UTV, but, like so many things we've featured, that doesn't stop us from wanting one. And the one we want the most is fresh off the line at Nikola. The NZT features a pretty insane suspension system, as shocks on each tire allow for…
LEGO 1965 Ford Mustang GT 350-H
The Hertz Mustang is one of the most iconic muscle cars ever to roll out of a factory and one of Carrol Shelby's finest pieces of work. You will probably never own one. Sorry. But with a bit of skill, you can bring a little old school cool into your…
Pabst 99-Pack
With New Year's Eve on the horizon, there's a good chance some partying is in your future. If you need beer for a whole slew of people, Pabst has you covered. Residents of Quebec have spotted 99-packs of PBR in stores around the area, which means, if you happen to…
Converse Chuck 70 Wordmark
Certain pieces of clothing transport us back to high school the second we lay eyes on them. Among these items are Chuck Taylors and varsity jackets. Now Converse has combined the two into one pair of nostalgia-inducing kicks. The Converse Chuck 70 Wordmark look like your classic high tops, only…
Lazzarini Hover Coupe
We've long imagined the first hovercraft to look like a sleek, futuristic pod, something at home in a sci-fi movie from the '50s. This image completely throws out everything we love about beautiful cars--elegant lines, aggressive front ends, and a sense of refinement. Lazzarini Design Studio wants us to reimagine…