Author: Michael Custodio

March 10, 2021 (Katy, Texas) – Today, Igloo debuted ECOCOOL™, the world’s first hardside coolers made with recycled plastic. Redefining the cooler market and arriving this spring, the ECOCOOL collection, includes five cooler styles each made in the USA with a recycled resin compound that is the first of its kind in repurposing post-consumer plastic […]

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Igloo and Warner Bros. Consumer Products, in partnership with DC, released a new Playmate cooler featuring Wonder Woman-inspired artwork from L.A. artist Robin Eisenberg.  The limited-edition Igloo Wonder Woman x Robin Eisenberg Playmate Pal, in a limited quantity of 100 units produced, are numbered, signed and feature a custom […]

March 1, 2021 (Katy, Texas) – 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic Igloo Playmate cooler, and Igloo is celebrating by bringing back its popular Little Playmate design and premiering “The Birds & The Beers: A Playmate Origin Story”, a hilarious, documentary-style short film depicting the Playmate’s journey, from concept to becoming “America’s lunchbox” […]

Etnies introduced three new Jameson Vulc signature colors for its BMX Nathan, Jordan and Tommy shoes.     The Jameson Vulc is a vulcanized version of Etnies’ best-selling shoe, the Jameson 2. It retains footwear design simplicity while maintaining performance. Designed with Etnies’ STI Foam Lite 1 insole and a low toe box that keeps the […]

Today, Etnies announced its official snow team for 2021.  They include Chris Grenier, Jeremy Jones, Zeb Powell, Scott Stevens, and JP Walker.     Chris Grenier’s snowboarding accomplishments range from an X Games Real Snow gold medal to a series of video parts including commentary on The Bomb Hole podcast. Jeremy Jones is a legendary […]

Igloo and NASCAR have released five NASCAR-branded Playmate coolers featuring custom artwork inspired by drivers, cars and the Daytona International Speedway. The launch is timed with the Daytona 500 and the start of the 2021 season. This special-edition Playmate series is licensed by NASCAR and available on February 14.   “Teaming up with NASCAR has […]

Igloo and Volkswagen Accessories have expanded its product collaboration with two new Volkswagen Bus stainless steel can tumblers. The special-edition drinkware joins the existing collection of Playmate coolers inspired by VW Microbus.   “Collaborating with Volkswagen Accessories has been incredibly fun,” said Brian Garofalow, CMO, Igloo. “In 2020, we started with special-edition Volkswagen inspired Playmates […]

Igloo and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, (ASPCA), have partnered to launch the ASPCA Playmate Collection to raise funds for the ASPCA. Igloo is proud to support the ASPCA and its mission to save canine lives. The new, limited-edition ASPCA Dogs Playmate Pal and ASPCA Cats Playmate Pal, feature the rescue […]

Etnies high-tech, low-maintenance Marana Slip XLT dropped globally bringing its Marana durability to a slip-on shoe. Originally designed and developed to meet and withstand the high-impact resistance demands of Ryan Sheckler’s skating, the Marana is a popular choice for skateboarders. Etnies skate team requested a version that combined the original Marana’s upper design with three […]

January 26, 2021 (Katy, Texas) – Today, Igloo and Warner Bros. Consumer Products in partnership with DC released a new cooler: The Wonder Woman™ Iconic Logo Playmate Pal. Featuring custom artwork inspired by the unstoppable DC Super Hero who symbolizes strength, truth and compassion, the special-edition Igloo Wonder Woman™ Playmate is available now at igloocoolers.com/wonderwoman. “We […]

Etnies welcomed X Games Real BMX Medalist DeMarcus Paul to its pro team. He joins Nathan Williams, Tom Dugan, Chase Hawk, Jordan Godwin, Devon Smillie, and Felix Prangenberg. Originally from Albany, GA, Paul’s street style lays down hammers with a casual approach and natural demeanor. In addition to his 2017 Bronze in X Games Real […]

Etnies announced that Emil Johansson has joined Brandon Semenuk as part of the MTB team. Emil comes from Sweden and captured the attention of the free ride world at a young age. Emil is an FMB World Tour and Crankworx Champion with many FMB Diamond wins. His controlled style with technical tricks on the big […]

January 4, 2021 (Lake Forest, CA) – As a skateboarder-owned brand that has remained true to its mission since 1986, etnies thanks skateboarding for an unforgettable 35-year ride!  In 2021, etnies salutes its past, enjoys the present and looks to continue pushing the limits in the future. etnies CEO, owner and a skateboarder, Pierre-Andre shares […]

Today, Lakai and Black Sabbath dropped a surprise capsule collection inspired by skateboarder Riley Hawk, shown below, and the heavy metal band’s albums, Master of Reality, Never Say Die! and We Sold Our Soul for Rock ‘n’ Roll. Considered by many devout followers as the best metal album of all-time, Black Sabbath’s Master of Reality […]

December 8, 2020 (Katy, Texas) – Today, Igloo and Disney released a brand-new Disney’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Playmate just in time for the holiday season. Through the use of custom artwork, the stop-motion animated film’s two most beloved (and in love) characters, Jack Skellington and Sally, are united on one cooler. This special-edition The […]