More than 200,000 fans have watched the video of the Carl’s Jr.® Happy Star™ saving skateboarding legend Rob Dyrdek’s life. But that’s not the only thing this crazy duo has been up to. Here are some upcoming details on the Carl’s Jr. and Rob Dyrdek new BFF-ship that is giving young hungry guys across America plenty to see and do:
In stores now and while supplies last, fast food and skateboarding fans can visit their local Carl’s Jr. and pick up a 42 oz. limited edition Rob Dyrdek collector’s cup when purchasing a large drink or a combo. The cups feature three designs by Rob – one introducing his exclusive toy line, Wild Grinders; Rob’s feature film Street Dreams; and his signature DC shoes. All three cups feature Rob’s version of the Carl’s Jr. iconic Happy Star, now with 50% more muscles!
When Carl’s Jr. found out Rob Dyrdek was filming his new show Fantasy Factory, which premiered on MTV earlier this month, CEO and Dyrdek fan Andy Puzder stopped by to deliver burgers to the crew. In the true Dyrdek fashion of ridiculous and spontaneous stunts, Rob’s cousin and longtime assistant Drama celebrated the grub-fest by sporting a giant Happy Star costume and pulling off some crazy skate tricks for the cameras. Footage of the action will air on an upcoming episode of Fantasy Factory in March.
In the first of three videos created by Rob, the Carl’s Jr. Happy Star literally saves his life… More info
Those looking to replicate a Japanese arcade in their living room have reason to celebrate: The next Tony Hawk skateboarding game, expected this fall, will utilize skateboard-like hardware in lieu of a traditional controller, according to The Cut Scene’s Ben Fritz.
The Cut Scene, Feb. 19: …two sources who have seen the game first hand have confirmed that it will indeed eschew controllers and rely on a board-like peripheral. I’m told it won’t be about precise balance (if you want to do that, just get a real skateboard). Instead it’ll be about grabbing and manipulating the board to pull of all the tricks for which “Tony Hawk” games are known. Because the peripheral does a lot more than just measure where players are standing, I’m told it’ll …Â More info
The Monowheel has never come across as the safest looking mode of transportation to me, but shrink them down so they’re small enough to wear on each foot and you’ve got my attention. That’s what a company called Inventist did with the Orbitwheels, which they were showing off at this year’s Toy Fair. While they look like a monowheel crossed with a pair of inline skates, riding them is apparently more akin to being on a skateboard, though to propel yourself you have to make an ’s-pattern’ type movement with your feet… More info
She likes skate boarding, or “shralping†as they call it, and she enjoys working with young people. It’s as simple as that. But, when word got around about the incredible work Nancy Chang is doing to inspire young girls in her community, she suddenly found herself on a plane bound for New York to be recognized as a 2008 L’Oreal Paris’ Woman of Worth.
Chang was recognized for her volunteer work with Skate Like a Girl (SLAG), a Seattle organization whose mission is to “empower young girls and women to grow into strong, confident leaders who promote and implement social equity.â€Â A University of Washington graduate with a degree in sculpture… More info
More than 200,000 fans have watched the video of the Carl’s Jr.® Happy Star™ saving skateboarding legend Rob Dyrdek’s life. But that’s not the only thing this crazy duo has been up to. Here are some upcoming details on the Carl’s Jr. and Rob Dyrdek new BFF-ship that is giving young hungry guys across America plenty to see and do: