Dave Hackett is back from Paris.

Dave Hackett just got back from the Paris Slalom World Cup. He got 4th place out of 120 racers: Pretty sick!

Slaughterhouse premiere!!

The premiere up at La Paloma was awesome. Two capacity showings, on schedule! And a fully enthusiatic crowd. Overwhelmingly so! In fact, I was blown away by how much energy was expressed. I never limit the possibilities of what our riders and brand can do. Unlike a feature title like Good and Evil or That's Life, where known, sometimes really well known, riders are featured, Slaughterhouse is a video full of unknowns who still made the crowd go nuts. Each guy had parts that were definately unique as well as fricking gnarly shit and the crowd was over the top during and after every part. The team unity was clear and exciting. Josh did a great job pulling this together, big props go out to Josh and the Pig team for putting together a awesome "sleeper hit of the year!" video.

Luckily Donkey Punch was on hand with a digi cam and took some photos. Here's what may be the very limited photographic proof of the evening. Slideshows bitch.

Slaughterhouse video premiere!!!

Pig Woods frist ever video is finally done!! Everyone is invited to join us at The Lapaloma Theatre in Encinitas, CA for the world premiere. As always the premiere is free.

This coming Sunday May 29th. First show is at 7pm. Second showing will be around 8pm.

From LA or SD the La Paloma Theatre is located on the corner of South Coast Highway 101 and D Street in Encinitas California. Take I-5 to Encinitas Boulevard exit and go West one block to South Coast Highway 101 and make a left. It's are on the left hand side.

Pre-book your copy of Slaughterhouse now!

You can prebook a copy of Pig Wood's new video Slaughterhouse at www.pharmacyboardshop.com Scroll down a bit off the main page!

Your pre-booked order at Pharmacy will automatically enter you to win this heaping package of Pig Wood boards, wheels and tee shirts.

You can also click here to go straight to the Parmacy Slaughterhouse order page.

Oh and if you didn't know Ragdoll also rides for Pharmacy.

Gone Surfing's demo with Toy Machine...

Thanks to Gone Surfing for another great Toy Machine demo. Gone Surfing is one of the best shops in all of Nor Cal. They are in Rohnert Park about an hour north of Frisco.

Check the photo link on the www.gonesurfing.com website. The demo photos link is on the right side of the Gone Surfing home page.

Do it now!!!

Go Skateboarding Day is coming up!

Go Skateboarding Day is coming up! June 21st is the date. For one day, Skateboarders take over the world! Imagine 20 million plus skateboarders riding at the same time. If skateboarders have their way, that will be the scene on the first day of summer: Go Skateboarding Day. Above all else, it's a day for skateboarders to skate. It's also an opportunity for those who have never been on a skateboard to grab a friend and join in. The grind heard around the world.

Toy Machine demo at Exit Real World.

"Despite the torrential rain, the demo went unbelievably well. I would say we had at least 500 kids hanging out at the shop. MAYHEM. Your guys signed everything from butts to geometry books and nobody was turned away. They signed autographs for about 2 hours before going to our local skatepark and skating our wet, shitty park for about 150 spectators, who were still around despite the demo being presumably "rained out."

About 20 minutes before the last autograph was signed, a few of the local skaters and one of our staff went over to squeegee, mop and blow dry the park. The kids really wanted to see some skateboarding--about 5 kids took their shirts off to dry a path to and from the pyramid! RELENTLESS FANS!!

Your guys eagerly obliged and skated for about 45 minutes, which was way more than I expected, given the circumstances. They are champs.

Thanks a ton... Hats off to Toy Machine."

-Jake and EXIT crew

See the pics on the slideshows page Toy Machine demo at Exit Real World.

Exit Real World is a great shop in Salem Oregon. Check out their site www.exitrealworld.com

Pre-Book your copy of Slaughterhouse at Pharmacy!

You can prebook a copy of Pig Wood's new video Slaughterhouse at www.pharmacyboardshop.com

Scroll down a bit off the main page!

Your pre-booked order at Pharmacy will automatically enter you to win a heaping package of Pig Wood boards, wheels and tee shirts.

You can also click here to go straight to the Parmacy Slaughterhouse order page.

Oh and if you didn't know Ragdoll also rides for Pharmacy.

The Skateboard Mag issue # 14 - May 2005.

Check it yo. The latest May issue of the Skateboard Mag. The Skateboard Mag issue # 14 - May 2005 .

Watchout New Mexico!!

Watchout New Mexico. Gareth Stehr is on a mission! Some pre-tour street skating is on the roster, this weekend. Watch out for Gareth, Sammy Baca and Richie Belton with Greg the filmer, on the streets of your town.

Rick Eusey photos...

Toy Machine flow rider Rick Eusey is throwing it down all over the US. CHeck out these photos of some of his recent journys.

Big Spin sequence.

5-0 a good guy gapper.

Fakie frontside flip.

Crooks.

Ragdoll Press Release.

For years, fans of Pig Wheels top quality urethane have been asking that we take our 15 years of experience and launch a Pig Wood team. We've been taking our time because we wanted to be sure that when it came together, our team included the most creative skateboarders out there.

And that's exactly what we've done.

Pig Wood is proud to announce Anthony “RAGDOLL” Scalamere as our first Pro. Originally from Las Vegas, Ragdoll now calls Los Angeles home. He represents the best of the new skaters who are out there building themselves into future heroes. Bringing skills and a flair that has often been imitated, but never matched, Ragdoll's presence is known in cities across the US. Ragdoll rides alongside the Pig Wood Ams Adrian Mallory, Charlie Castelluzzo, Lizard King, Sammy Baca, Shuriken Shannon and Slash.

This June, Pig Wood releases our first video, Slaughterhouse. What better way to celebrate the launch of the Pig Wood team? Slaughterhouse has it all. This group of amazing skateboarders lays it down on all terrain, bringing together the most slashing, creative, rippingest team in skateboarding. The team has worked hard and has gained respect from all who witness their talents. Slaughterhouse is what skateboarding is truly about: having fun, skating everything and anything and being yourself. Tune in and watch the chaos unfold.

About Pig Wood: Pig Wood was started in 2002 by skateboarding industry veteran Josh Beagle, as a natural progression from Pig Wheels. Pig Wood is distributed by Tum Yeto, Inc. The Pig Wood team today is Ragdoll, Adrian Mallory, Charlie Castelluzzo, Lizard King, Sammy Baca, Shuriken Shannon and Slash. About Tum Yeto: Tum Yeto, Inc and its brands have been industry leaders in performance, quality and reliability since 1990. Tum Yeto is owned and operated by skateboarders with skateboarding experience spanning more than twenty years. In addition to having one of the most intense team rider and marketing programs, Tum Yeto is a full line manufacturer, nationwide distributor, wholesaler and exporter of high-end professional skateboarding products including hard and soft goods.

Corey Duffel Pay Day winner!

Congrats to Chris Voegli from St. Petersburg Florida. He won Corey Duffel's Pay Day in the last issue of Transworld! He painted this...

Toy Machine demo at Overload wrap up!

Toy Machine is the busiest team on the planet! They are always out and about on missions to find fun and excitement. Today quest lead them Overload Skateboarding shop and then to the Clairmont YMCA for some Toy Machine skateboard stunts. The day was hot yet breezy. Lots showed up and got to see one of the most amazing teams in skateboarding.

Check the slideshows page for pics of the Toy Machine demo at Overload .

Toy Machine demo on Fuel TV - May 7th

Toy Machine / Active demo to be aired on Fuel TV's Weekly update.

The Toy Machine skate team including Josh Harmony, Austin Stephens, Billy Marks, Johnny Layton, Matt Bennett, and Ed Templeton impress the locals with an action-packed demo at the Active Ride Shop in Norco, California.

The 2 min piece is scheduled to air on sat. May 7th on Fox Sports Net (check local listing, it changes times in every region) and air the rest of the week on Fuel.

Photos by Diego Bucchieri.

Diego took these photos on Toy Machine's most recent trip to Barcelona.

Billy Marks, Matt Bennett and Kevin Barnett.

Ed Templeton on the train.

Toy Machine demo at Overload.

Right here is good ole San Diego. Sunday the day of the Sabbath on the this year 2008 on the 8th of May. Toy Machine will follow up their awesome release of Good & Evil with a demo the same.

Where: Overload's new location in Clairemont. 3095 Clairmont Dr. San Diego, California, duh.

When: Sunday, May 8th at 1pm.

Call Overload at 619-275-3620 for more info and directions.

Patrick Melcher ads with Von Zipper.

Check out the latest Von Zipper ads. Featuring Patrick Melcher!

Skater-trader this Saturday at SkateLab.

WHAT: skater trader / disposable book signing
WHEN: saturday, may 7 - starts at noon
WHERE: skatelab, 4226 valley fair st., simi valley, ca

FOR MORE INFO ON OTHER EVENTS HELD THIS DAY: 805-578-0040

www.skatelab.com
www.skater-trader.com

in the midst of this big skateboard swap meet deal, i'll be signing copies of disposable (the revised/improved second edition) over at the tailtap booth from noon - 2pm or thereabouts. copies of the book will be available for purchase, as well. hope to see you there!

shameless self promotion:
www.disposablethebook.com - a history of skateboard art
www.townsendkid.com - toddler rock 'n' roll inspired clothing