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B & B Italia Furniture

From its creation, B&B Italia has adopted an innovative image of being a modern Italian brand based on industrial models. The company uses high-tech production techniques and materials such as plastic and polyurethane foams. B&B quickly established itself as one of the leading companies in the furniture market during the second half of the 20th century.

Alchemy is built up between creativity, innovation, and industrial capacity. From this alchemy emerges modern, exclusive furnishing elements that are characterized by high quality and timeless elegance. Adventure, challenge, and innovation are the key words to describe B&B Italia.

B & B Italia

The B&B Italia furniture collection was created to represent contemporary culture. B&B responds quickly to the evolution of the home environment. The modern furnishing elements are both distinctive and uniquely beautiful as a result.

Continuous research and collaboration with international designers have been key factors in the company's strategic development. It is an approach that has allowed B&B to distinguish itself from all others over the years. B&B has received many honors and awards over the years, including four Golden Compasses--the most prestigious award for industrial design in Italy.

Diversity of designs

Among the wide range of products you can find:

Sofas

Chairs

Armchairs

Tables

Desks

Cabinets

B&B’s extraordinary design and quality of workmanship has always delighted people over the years. The brand's designs decorate the interiors of exclusive apartments, hotels and buildings. The variety of designs offered allows you to choose furniture that will fit harmoniously into both minimalist and modern interiors, as well as those decorated in a classic style.

The first steps of Piero Ambrogio Busnelli

The identity of this famous brand owes everything to its founder, Piero Ambrogio Busnelli - nicknamed "il Leone" (the lion). He was born in 1926 to poor parents in la Brianza. This is both a fertile breeding ground in terms of entrepreneurship and the historical cradle of design in the province of Como in Lombardy.

Busnelli was a talent spotter and invented a revolutionary process for mass production: polyurethane foam padding. In order to build the image of the brand on which he would build his empire, he relied on unknown geniuses in architecture and photography. He then teamed up with some of the leading names in design.

Busnelli & Piano

Busnelli trusted a young architect who had not yet proven himself: Renzo Piano. Busnelli commissioned him to design the headquarters of his company in Novedrate. Even if it was not visible from the city skyline, he wanted it to be unique.

In 1971, the young architect imagined a sort of sketch of the future Pompidou Centre, which made him famous a few years later. The concept was that of a box suspended inside a tubular metal structure with--on the outside--visible and colored pipes.

Risk taking and poker moves

In the 1960s, Piero Ambrogio Busnelli's main concern was not to follow in the footsteps of the artisanal businesses that flourished in the region. The design pioneer preferred to take risks, which paid off as he managed to revolutionize the production process. From improbable poker shots to brilliant intuitions, his goal was to win the market with a managerial approach.

The origin of the name B & B Italia

B&B was initially called C&B, following a partnership with the artisan chair maker Cesare Cassina. However, Busnelli was looking at the rapidly developing plastic materials sector, and as a result, he left Cassina to his artisanal production, and borrowed his network of designers such as:

Afra and Tobia Scarpa

Vico Magistretti

Gaetano Pesce

He was always looking for ways to industrialize his own production. Forced to find the funds for this purpose because he no longer had a partner, Busnelli turned to the banks. In a grateful stroke of humor, he named his company B&B for "Bank & Busnelli".

The discovery of Piero Ambrogio Busnelli

Torn by the need to stay ahead of progress, Piero Ambrogio Busnelli found himself strolling around London at the plastic materials fair in the mid-60s. He saw a stand with perfectly round ducks, made in one piece thanks to a special mold casting. He then had the idea of adapting this process to produce a seat.

The entrepreneur returned to Italy with the recipe for the polyurethane that gave life to the famous ducks. It's a mixture of two milky liquids that--when fused together--produce a chemical reaction that creates a voluminous paste that perfectly fits the shape of any container.

New innovative technology

After his London trip, a new way of designing furniture was born. It allowed Busnelli to drastically reduce production costs and to experiment with infinite forms and shapes of furniture. An organic sofa such as Zaha Hadid's Moon System marketed in 2007 could not have been conceived without such structural simplicity.

For each of them a specially designed mold was made. It's a sort of monumental waffle iron from which the entire piece of furniture is extracted. The density of the upholstery is calculated beforehand in the same way as you would make cake dough. And by combining technological discoveries such as the use of metal instead of wood, it became possible to increase the dimensions of the seat.

This entrepreneurial breakthrough in the 1960s led to the creation of the one-piece sofas, which became so iconic and shaped the history of the company.

Innovations boom

The Coronado model, dating from 1966, represented a first revolution as its elements were assembled using only six screws, thus allowing delivery in kit form. Other inventions then followed one after the other.

In 1969, Gaetano Pesce designed a round armchair shaped like a woman's body, which he named « Up ». It is sold under vacuum and once out of its packaging, it is spontaneously inflated with freon gas to take its final shape. It is a technique that is forbidden today. This was a kind of artistic performance to which a political message was added. The chair was tied by a rope to a large ball that was believed to symbolize the condition of women in prison.

Mario Bellini's Bambole (1972) was presented at the Milan Fair that same year. It made its way into the spotlight thanks to a suggestive advertising campaign by a young unknown photographer, Oliviero Toscani. He was the controversial author of the Benetton ads. The poster, displayed in front of the stand, showed the top model of the time, Donna Jordan, half-naked on the couch. It stirred up the censorship committee. The scandal prompted unexpected success for B&B Italia.

Magic shapes

Like the materials, shapes also have a story at B&B Italia. In order to get the line of his Papilio chair accepted, Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa had to revise his model several times before it was approved by the Research and Development Center. He had to lighten the prototype with his originally planned metal legs, which were considered too vintage. The result was a hollowed-out cone with a wing-shaped backrest. It was anchored to the ground, with a streamlined yet enveloping design.

As for the Crinoline armchair designed for an outdoor collection, Patricia Urquiola was inspired by the rattan of a basket brought back from a trip. She uses polyethylene fibers for this project.

Maxalto

The trademark would perhaps not have the world-wide reputation it enjoys without its more consensual line: Maxalto. The brand was founded by B&B Italia in 1975, with a focus on the reinterpretation of classic design forms.

The brand name refers to the term "Massa Alto", which means “highest” in Italian. This is precisely what we can expect from this company's products--top quality design that never disappoints.

The artistic direction of Maxalto was first entrusted to Afra and Tobia Scarpa, then to Antonio Citterio in 1993. In 2002, Antonio Citterio was entrusted with the construction of a third building. It houses:

The research and development center

The underground mold storage room

A professional showroom

The B&B Italia woodworking plant uses more traditional techniques, from precious wood veneers to shellac varnishing techniques. The aim is to design furniture whose luxury is ingrained in the smallest details.

B&B Italia : the expert of Italian design

At B&B Italia, the technologies and materials used to manufacture the products are an integral part of advanced research. Moreover, quality control is carried out at every phase of production. These manufacturing processes ensure that each product has its own identity and meets the requirements of the international market.

B&B Italia has a network of over 700 businesses who use its products located in some 50 countries. Among its customers are:

Luxurious hotels

Gourmet restaurants

Dreamy yachts and holidays cruise ships

Multi-function stores and showrooms

Huge banks

Renowned theaters

High-quality museums

International airports

Is there any secret to such a wide range of activities? Yes, there is. Not only does B&B Italia offer a very rich selection of furniture, but its expertise also enables the manufacturer to provide tailor-made answers to each customer. This is made possible with an innovative industrial tool that features four production units and a center dedicated to research and development.

Collaboration with famous international designers

B&B Italia has collaborated with the most important international designers and architects, including:

Afra and Tobia Scarpa

Antonio Citterio

Atelier Oi

Chris Howker

David Chipperfield

Ettore Sottsass

Gaetano Pesce

Jakob Wahner

Jean-Marie Massaud

Jeffrey Bernett

Marcel Wanders

Mario Bellini

Naoto Fukasawa

Paolo Piva

Patricia Urquiola

Richard Sapper

Richard Schultz

Studio Kairos

Vico Magistretti

Zaha Hadid

B&B Italia in figures

Year of creation : 1966

Factory : 28 000 m2

Workforce: 500 people, including 250 in the 3 plants

Presence: in 80 countries

Flagship-stores: 8

Monobrand stores: 40

Resellers: approximately 800

Turnover: €170 M (of which 78% comes from exports)

The term that best sums up B&B Italia is quality. Since its creation, the research center has allowed it to become an industrial company at the service of design. Busnelli has devoted 3% of the company's revenue to it. As a result, thousands of innovative projects have been created and spread on a global scale.

B&B Italia is a world-famous brand because it exported its products very early on. The policy of opening flagship-stores, initiated in 2001 in France, has had an impact on its great notoriety.

The first flagship in Paris

A new space entirely dedicated to the Italian brand B&B Italia has opened up in the historic district of Paris. It was natural for B&B Italia to partner with the leading distributor Silvera for its first Parisian flagship store.

The prestigious Italian publisher is located in a former customs listed building. The layout was entrusted to the architect and designer Jean-Marie Massaud, who transformed the 8,000 square feet location to reflect the image of B&B: creative and modern.

The showroom’s layout

The three levels of the building are connected by a smoked glass staircase that is more than 100 feet high. The home, outdoor and project collections of B&B Italia are displayed on each platform.

Collections for the interior, exterior and public spaces with sofas and outdoor furniture fill the ground floor and the basement. Offices, large meeting tables and rest areas for the tertiary sector are located on the 1st floor.

Iconic collections

The setting is immaculate, fluid and luminous. It fades away to highlight the lines and curves of the furniture, so that you can discover the brand's best-sellers such as:

The Up collection signed by Gaetano Pesce

The Moon System by Zaha Hadid

The Crinoline armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola

Jean-Marie Massaud's sublime daybed

The Luis sofa by Antonio Citterio

And much more

B&B Italia's contract business

B&B Italia's contract business is now responsible for a big part of its overall revenue. Sales Director Roberto Barbazza says that this is a very good time for the contract business, especially in Europe.

He also mentions the Olympic Games in London, which brought B&B some prestigious projects. These include the luxurious Bulgari Hotel and the Café Royal Hotel.

B&B designer Piero Lissoni worked on the beautiful Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam. The brand has also signed with the Clarion Hotel Post in Gothenburg in Sweden, and the Clarion in Norway.

Discover the durability secret of this emblematic brand

To look at the duration is to evoke that of the products themselves. It would not be wrong to say that a B&B Italia sofa or armchair is indestructible. To understand why, you have to drop the cover and dive into the soul of the product, both in the literal and figurative sense.

After Piero Ambrogio Busnelli discovered polyurethane foam at the event in London, he developed it into an extraordinary product for the manufacture of armchairs and sofas with original shapes.

By combining this cold-molded material with a metal frame, it becomes possible to obtain a comfortable and resistant seat, and to do so without the traditional wooden structure. As a result, the shapes given by a metal mold are freed up and can adopt any fantasy in terms of dimensions and design.

Behind the scenes of furniture production

At the factory, production is divided into two lines:

Sofas

Armchairs and footstools

A carousel is used to hold the molds that rotate for about 20 minutes. The polyurethane foam is cold injected, swells to 40 times its initial volume and solidifies.

The workers then simply have to remove the sofa or armchair from the mold and remove the remaining residue. The garment department then takes over, preparing the leathers and fabrics that have been checked one by one and then assembled. The last step is to cover the foam with a protective layer of Dacron, a synthetic textile, which gives it more flexibility before the final dressing.

B&B Italia is able to create custom-made products for both individuals and contracts. The company uses both the products of the collection, but can modify the size or the finishes as well. B&B can also create tailor-made products with architects, or even manage an entire project, like a hotel for example.

The fabric

The fabrics used are the result of rigorous research. They are a mixture of natural and synthetic yarns, tested for their resistance to all types of use. Some fabrics are also subjected to treatments to increase their performance tenfold and meet customer expectations.

The leather

Whether it is the Diesis sofa or the Mart armchair, the beauty and suppleness of the leather used is amazing. And this is not surprising, because the brand pays particular attention to the origin of its skins.

The selected leathers come from animals bred within the European Union. All demonstrate a guarantee of care and attention to the animal's well-being.

To preserve the excellence of this raw material, treatments and finishes ensure optimal conservation of the natural characteristics of the leather.

The wood

As far as wood is concerned, the Italian designer is banking on American white oak rift. It’s easily recognizable by its straight and irregular fiber, with a texture that is sometimes a little coarse.

Rosewood comes from controlled cultivation in Latin America. Its veins with chromatic reflections make this wood an inimitable and unique species.

The teak used for outdoor collections is one of the most prestigious tropical woods. Its exceptional qualities against bad weather and its natural fatty resin increase its impermeability and make it extremely resistant.

The marble

The different marbles offered by B&B Italia have two types of finishes, depending on the customer's expectations: matte or varnished. An anti-stain treatment slows down the absorption of liquids. The polyester varnish enhances the marked veining and chromatic reflections of the marbles.

There’s a big selection, which includes:

Emperador marble

White Calacatta marble

Marquinia black marble

With all these options, you are sure to find the perfect marble look.

Family business in the hands of global investors

B&B Italia has always been run by its founder, who was very intuitive and visionary. When he became sick, his son made the decision to bring in investors.

In 2011, he bought B&B from the private financial company Opera, which obtained a majority stake in 2002. He has been running the company with his brother since the death of their father in 2014.

Investindustrial has been alongside B&B Italia since 2015. It provides a vision for the future and motivates the development of the company's communication. A year later, the company bought out his fellow businesses Arclinea and Azucena. Arclinea is a high-end chef and Azucena owns the archives and the rights to the designer's creations, Luigi Caccia Dominioni.

In 2016, B&B Italia celebrated its 50th anniversary by presenting limited edition pieces at the Salone del Mobile in Milan.

International Design Group

As part of the International Design Group, B&B Italia joins two small and medium-sized lighting specialists--the Danish Louis Poulsen and the Italian Flos. For its part, Flos acquired the outdoor lighting manufacturer Ariès.

All of these companies carry out most of their business outside Italy. Exports account for 80% of B&B Italia's sales--40% of which are in the United States and China--and 65% at Arclinea. The chef has just launched his first showroom in Paris in Beaupassage, the small luxury mall.

These brands enjoy a strong image with architects and decorators and are generating a growing share of their business through contracts to fit out:

Concert halls

Yachts

Hotels

And other luxury boutiques

Within the same entity, it will be easier for them to create large showrooms to highlight their offerings. The first of its kind has already opened in Paris, bringing together the Boffi, De Padova and MA/U Studio brands.

Awards

The visionary spirit of Piero Ambrogio Busnelli always seems to hover in the corridors, taking the company to other territories.

Awarded four Compasso d'Oro awards--one of which was given to the company itself in 1989--B&B Italia can boast of having earned a special place in the furniture industry. The company is supported by prestigious collaborations.

Tips for choosing furniture colors

We can increase the aesthetic value of the living room by making appropriate color adjustments. For example, the fashionable and timeless combination of white and black requires using appropriate proportions with a clear advantage of one color. Grey is also popular in interior design, but it is good to break through it with a flashy color. A bit of turquoise, yellow or red in decorative elements is all it takes.

Tips to arrange your interior with taste

Healthy moderation should also be maintained when choosing forms of furniture. A coffee table inspired by a shell shape is enough to emphasize the modern character of the living room. Therefore, there is no need to duplicate this pattern of design, as you do not want it to become desperately kitschy.

Visit Modern Resale’s website and shop your favorite collection from this fantastic Italian designer. More information can be found by clicking any of the links near the top of this page.

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New Coolers for 2018

Outdoorsmen are always looking for the latest and greatest gear and this includes top-notch coolers

The newly-redesigned Quest 25-Quart Backpack by Canyon Coolers at the 2018 SHOT Show. (Jessyca Sortillon photo)

Check out some of the new coolers to hit the market that are perfect for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.

Coolers for 2018

Editor’s note: This post was originally published in February 2018 and has recently been updated to include new coolers released during Spring/Summer.

Quest 25-Quart Backpack Soft Cooler

Quest 25-Quart Backpack (Photo courtesy of Canyon Coolers)

Easily transport cold drinks to and from the hunting stand with the newly redesigned Quest 25-Quart Backpack from Canyon Coolers. Simply load the cooler, secure the roll-top seal, strap it on your back and trek into adventure! This new soft-sided cooler is made to go just about anywhere outdoorsmen do.

Key Features:

20” tall x 12” wide x 10” deep

25-quart capacity

Built with raft-grade 800 denier RF welded PVC shell to resist tears and scratches

Closed-cell AirCore insulation lined inside with IceSkin (three times the insulation found in most soft coolers)

Ergonomic shoulder straps and back support are padded thick

Tie-down and lashing points on outside of cooler

Water-resistant zippered pouch

Drawstring mesh pocket

Available colors: Sage, Arctic White

Lifetime warranty

MSRP: $139.99 | Contact: Canyon Coolers

HD-30 Soft-Sided Cooler Bag

The new HD-30 Soft-Sided Cooler Bag by ENGEL at the 2018 SHOT Show. (Jessyca Sortillon photo)

If you’re looking for a portable soft-sided cooler bag to safely transport your meat and other perishables home, look no further than the new HD-30 Soft-Sided Cooler Bag by ENGEL. Measuring 20 inches long, 10 inches wide and 16 inches tall, it fits most airline size requirements for carry-on luggage and can be easily carried by its tote handles, side handles, or single adjustable padded strap.

Key Features:

20” long x 10” wide x 16” tall

32-quart capacity

Weighs 5.25 pounds empty

100% waterproof

Made of sturdy 840 denier fibers, providing maximum strength and abrasion resistance

Welded seams and zipper keep warm air out and ensure no water leaks

Closed-cell foam inside cooler prevents air from passing through

Patent-pending vacuum valve technology (Use the “Vacuum Valve” on the side to remove excess air from around the insulation.)

Front and back sides are covered with Thermal Plastic Urethane (TPU) film for durability and puncture resistance

Integrated bottle opener

Water-resistant front pocket

Available colors: Blue, Green, Orange. Seafoam coming soon.

MSRP: $199.99 | Contact: ENGEL Coolers

150-Quart Navigator – Available Late Spring 2018

The new 150-Quart Navigator by Canyon Coolers at the 2018 SHOT Show. (Jessyca Sortillon photo)

Need a sturdy, extra-large and ridiculously cold cooler for that extended hunting or camping trip you have planned? Get the new 150-quart Navigator by Canyon Coolers. This rotomolded cooler is built strong to withstand the harsh elements of the outdoors and is large enough to store all your provisions. Certified by the IGBC as bear-resistant, you can rest assured that your food and drinks will be protected inside the cooler from wildlife.

Key Features:

150-quart capacity

5” long x 23” wide x 19.7” deep

Innovative basket system inside (Use the baskets to store perishables out of the ice and to maximize cooler space, so you can store more of what you need. No more digging through ice for a soggy sandwich.)

Rotomolded design and thick walls (thicker than comparable coolers)

Cam over pull ring latch design

Jungle Cord lashing system on lid with 10 lash-down points

2 large 1.75-inch-thick drain plugs

Seat pads

Bottle opener

Truck-bed friendly skid plates

Certified by the IGBC as bear-resistant

MSRP: n/a | Canyon Coolers

Trooper LT 30 and 20 Soft Coolers

Trooper soft coolers (Photo courtesy of OtterBox)

Need a rugged, soft cooler to take along on your next adventure? If you do, you’ll want to check out OtterBox’s new Trooper line. The new line features two designs – the Trooper LT 30 and Trooper 20. Both styles will keep your food and drinks cold for up to three days, which is perfect for those multi-day treks.

Key Features:

Comfortable extra-wide straps

Premium-grade thermal insulation

65 IP rating to protect against rushing rapids

Strong base to protect against abrasion

Water-resistant sealed pockets on the outside for extra storage

Included bottle opener attaches perfectly to each coolers’ mounting system

Additional accessory available: If you use an OtterBox Drybox to protect your smartphone, keys, etc., you’ll want to get the Drybox Clip. It conveniently snaps onto the mounting system of the cooler.

Available colors: Hazy Harbor (white/blue), Alpine Ascent (tan/green) and Forest Edge (Realtree Xtra camo)

Limited lifetime warranty

Trooper LT 30 in Realtree Xtra camo (Photo courtesy of OtterBox)

The Trooper LT 30 has a 30-quart capacity and can be carried two ways – on the shoulder or as a backpack. It’s extra-large opening makes it a breeze to load items and access them once inside. It’s a bit tricky to open the LT 30 at first, but once you figure it out, it’s easy. With the front of the cooler facing away from you, simply lift the back of the latch up while pushing forward, then pull up to release.

Trooper 20 in Alpine Ascent (Photo courtesy of OtterBox)

The Trooper 20 is a bit smaller with a 20-quart capacity. It features a padded, two-inch wide carrying strap and a flip-top lid. The lid stays open when needed, which is great because it’s a lot easier to load a cooler when you have two hands.

MSRP: $249.99-$299.99 | Contact: OtterBox

Mossy Oak Tracker Backpack

Mossy Oak Tracker Backpack Hunting Cooler (Photo courtesy of Polar Bear Coolers)

Whether you’re planning a single or multi-day hunting trip, you’ll want to add the Tracker by Polar Bear Coolers to your gear list. Designed with hunters in mind, the Tracker is built tough and features an attractive Mossy Oak camouflage exterior.

Key Features:

18” long x 12” wide x 7” deep

Portable and lightweight cooler intended to be worn as a backpack

Wide, adjustable padded straps

Thick closed-cell foam base and body insulate from top to bottom

100% waterproof – inside and out

Outer shell is made from 1000 denier coated nylon

FDA-approved inside liner is puncture resistance and pulls out for easy cleaning

Rubber-coated zippered opening keeps water out and opens wide for easy access

2 aluminum buckles can be used to tighten the opening down for those times you pack light, optimizing space in the cooler and improving ice retention

Buckles can be utilized as bottle openers

Multiple outside pockets: 2 on the front (one mesh and one zippered), large pockets on the back and sides of the cooler, and a small pocket on the left shoulder strap

Carabiner attachments on front

MSRP: $129.95 | Contact: Polar Bear Coolers

Everest Rotomolded Cooler

Everest Rotomolded Cooler in Deep Blue and White (Photo courtesy of AO Coolers)

Another great new cooler for 2018 is the Everest by AO Coolers. This robust 80-quart hard-sided cooler is built to endure the mighty outdoors. It’s rotomolded polyethylene construction provides resistance to sudden impacts and ensures the cooler will last for a long time.

Key Features:

33” long x 18” wide x 19” deep

80-quart capacity

Weighs 35 pounds empty

Rotomolded polyethylene construction

Thick, 3-inch walls provide excellent ice retention and resistance to outside temperatures

Foam-padded handles on each side for easy transport

Screw-in gasketed 1-inch diameter drain plug

Included divider to keep items inside organized and separated

Colors available: White, Deep Blue

MSRP: $359.95| Contact: AO Coolers

Hopper BackFlip 24 Cooler

Hopper BackFlip 24 Cooler (Photo courtesy of YETI)

The new Hopper BackFlip 24 is part backpack, part cooler. It’s the first cooler engineered by YETI to be carried as a backpack and with its convenient-to-carry design, you can comfortably haul a day’s worth of cold drinks to and from your outdoor destination.

Key Features:

19 1/8” tall x 13 3/4” wide x 8 1/2” deep

DryHide Shell is resistant to mildew, punctures and harsh UV rays.

100% leakproof zipper

Closed-cell rubber foam insulation for superior cold-holding

Ergonomic shoulder straps for comfort

Removable chest strap and waist belt for added stability and security

Available color: YETI’s Fog Gray/Tahoe Blue

MSRP: $299.99 | Contact: YETI

Elite 48-Can Soft Cooler

Elite 48-Can Soft Cooler (Photo courtesy of Pelican Coolers)

Pelican introduced a new larger size to their Elite Soft Cooler collection, the Elite 48-Can Soft Cooler. Ideal for adventure seekers, this new high-quality soft cooler is spacious and a great alternative to heavier hard-sided coolers.

Key Features:

20” long x 13” wide x 16” deep

Detachable, padded shoulder straps

Weighs only 8 pounds empty

High-density closed-cell foam insulation for extreme ice retention

100% watertight and leak-proof with a sweat-proof exterior

Puncture-proof exterior made with 840-denier double-coated thermos-plastic urethane

Dual-lock buckle system (press and pull) is easy to use and holds tight under pressure

Stainless-steel tie-down anchors with built-in bottle openers

Front pocket for extra storage

Available color: Black/gray

3-year warranty

MSRP: $329.99 | Contact: Pelican Coolers

KENAI 45 Rotomolded Cooler – New for Spring 2018

KENAI 45 in Seafoam by Grizzly Coolers (Jessyca Sortillon photo)

In search of a quality rotomolded cooler that won’t break the bank? Consider the KENAI, a new factory-direct line of coolers designed by Grizzly Coolers. The KENAI 45 has the same rotationally-molded construction and insulation as other Grizzly coolers, but is more affordable than many competitors because there is no middleman. These coolers are sold directly from the factory.

Read my gear review of the KENAI 45 on GameandFishMag.com.

Key Features:

15 3/4” tall x 28 1/4” wide x 16 1/4” deep

45-quart capacity

Rotationally molded construction

Up to two inches of environmentally-friendly pressure-injected insulation

Molded-in hinge on lid with aluminum pin

Leakproof silicone gasketed drain plug

Heavy duty rubber lid latches

Non-slip, non-marking rubber feet

Two types of handles: Molded-in handle and rope handle with nylon sleeved rubber grip

2-inch tiedown slots on each side

Silicone rubber gasket around the lid

Available colors: Gray, Lime, Olive Green, Orange, Red, Sandstone, Seafoam, Tan, Teal, White

Constructed in the USA

Lifetime warranty

MSRP: $179.99 | Contact: Grizzly Coolers

Cordova 125 XL Cooler – New for Spring 2018

Cordova 125 XL Cooler in Aqua (Photo courtesy of Cordova Cooler)

If you need an extra-large cooler to take on your next big-game hunting expedition, the new Cordova 125 XL is it! With a 32-gallon capacity, it’s the largest hard-sided cooler offered by Cordova Cooler and will easily hold everything you need to keep cold during your hunt.

Key Features:

46” long x 19 5/8” wide x 19 3/4” deep

32-gallon capacity

Rotationally molded construction

Obstruction-free top-mount lid latches

No-fall lid lock system keeps lid open when retrieving items from inside

CNC-machined aluminum handles with integrated bottle-opener

TriLock quad-core rubber gasket for maximum seal

Gorilla-Grip anti-slip feet

Raised lid lip keeps items from sliding off the lid

Eco-friendly foam delivers highest insulation rating and cooling efficiency

Available colors: Gray, Sand, White, Aqua

Manufactured in the USA

Lifetime warranty

MSRP: $399.99 | Contact: Cordova Cooler

Tundra Haul Wheeled Cooler – Available Summer 2018

Tundra Haul Wheeled Cooler in Charcoal (Photo courtesy of YETI)

Meet the Tundra Haul, Yeti’s first rotomolded cooler on wheels! It offers the same superior insulation and strength as the company’s other coolers, but its welded aluminum handle and puncture-resistant wheels make it much easier to transport.

Key Features:

28 1/4” long x 18 5/8” wide x 19 1/2” deep

Weighs 37 pounds empty

Rotomolded construction

Extra-thick walls with up to 2 inches of PermaFrost insulation

Freezer-quality gasket around lid

2 heavy-duty rubber latches on lid

Molded-in handles on sides of cooler

Available colors: Charcoal, White

MSRP: $399.99 | Contact: YETI

Frio 360 Soft-Sided Cooler With Bluetooth Speaker – New for Summer 2018

Frio 360 18-Can Cooler in Rustic Tan and Texas at ICAST 2018 (Jeff Phillips photo)

Listen to your favorite tunes and keep your drinks cold with the new Frio 360 18-Can Cooler. This soft-sided cooler is portable, lightweight and includes a detachable, water-resistant LED speaker.

Key Features:

26″ long x 9″ wide x 13″ tall

Weighs 5 pounds empty

Holds 18 cans with ice

5-ounce coated vinyl with smooth matte finish

600 denier polyester with pvc backing for sublimation

Multi-ply foam and vinyl lining

Cold seal foam ply technology keeps ice up to 2 days

Leak-proof soft-side liner

Adjustable shoulder strap and support handle

Mesh pocket for extra storage

Funnel drain system to remove water quickly

Handmade in Texas, USA

Colors/styles: Bright Pink, White, Rustic Tan, Texas, Cassette, Sport

http://www.petersenshunting.com/shot-show/new-coolers-for-2018/#ixzz5Sg8nGX00

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Our resident toy reviewer Kenneth Yu shares his SHFiguarts Justice League Batman review which is now available in specialty stores in Metro Manila and online!

Overview

S.H. Figuarts’ Justice League Batman figure promises plenty of features that bat-fans of have been craving for the longest time. It boasts classic SHF articulation and attention to detail, a rendition of the DCEU’s comic-esque movie Batman design, advanced digital-printed face paint, and a posable cloth cape.

Unfortunately, the sum of these parts is a figure that, while solid, doesn’t come together as well as it should.

Visuals (Sculpt and Paint)

The figure is an interesting take on the cinematic / Affleck Batman. It’s not too accurate to the Justice League look– he has the ab-pads and metal gauntlet-plate of the Justice League design, but also has a lot of elements that are unique to the BvS costume. This Batman is as thick and imposing as he was in BvS. Instead of a veiny neck and shoulder area, this figure has the bulky, featureless trapezius of the BvS costume. Fans looking for extreme accuracy will be disappointed here, but I kind of enjoy the blend of elements. It’s almost as if this figure was originally built for BvS, then edited when the company decided to focus on JL merchandise, instead.

Some will notice that the figure looks stockier than the promo shots / box art. This is because the actual figure uses a slightly shorter torso joint in the space between the chest and the stomach. This weakens articulation a bit, and makes the figure shorter and boxier than he was meant to be. It doesn’t ruin the look, but it’s noticeable. This feels like a design oversight.

The mask and overall features on the head aren’t accurate to either of Bruce’s major looks. That aside, the headsculpt is ferocious, with a good actor likeness. Ben Affleck’s a guy with a face that’s a bit crooked, and this figure portrays that well.

The digital paintwork is also impressive. Unlike most figures, the paint on this toy’s face isn’t applied by hand. Instead, it’s printed on in extreme detail. The result is a paintjob which looks a little pixellated when viewed very closely, but which resolves into something really impressive and lifelike when you’re looking at it from a regular distance. We get detailed eyes and a complex skin tone going on around the mouth, with subtly-implemented shadows and lip coloration.

On most of the figures I’ve seen, the print looks very slightly off-center. This bothered me until I checked reference pictures of Affleck. While the print on some units WILL be kind of off, most of them are intentionally asymmetric, to portray the actor’s features. It’s an interesting touch.

The rest of the body is molded in grey and black, with metallic gold highlights, and a bit of shadowing to bring out the features on the sculpt. There’s a subtle cloth-texture that’s been applied to the body. It looks nice, but it comes off a bit soft, compared to the sharp, exaggerated detail of previous offerings like Mafex’s BvS Batman.

Fabric

The figure has a cloth cape, with a posable skeleton running along the left and right sides. You’re supposed to be able to bend these sides, to get dynamic poses out of the cape.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t work very well at all. The skeleton doesn’t hold poses very well– it tends to just keep flat. What’s worse is that they’re not anchored to the figure itself in any way. Any dynamic posing will just cause the cape to droop back down.

This is an improvement over the slabby, hard-plastic capes of other Batman figures, but it’s still not as good as what it should be. SHF needs to really take a look at the engineering logic they’re using here.

Scale

Scale seems like a major issue for most people who’ve picked up this figure. This Batman is a very, very short boi– he’s going to look cartoonishly tiny next to a collection of Marvel Legends, DCUC or Mafex figures. While shortness is to be expected in a Figuart (they generally go for a slightly smaller scale), JL Batman doesn’t even match too well with the previous SHF Batman, from The Dark Knight. That figure towers over this one– a painful comparison, especially when you consider how much taller Ben Affleck is than Christian Bale in real life.

Articulation

SHF has made a name for itself with good articulation– this figure is up to standard, for the most part. We have nice, smooth, multi-part joints in the neck, wrists, knees, ankles and toes. We have a particularly great assembly of joints for the shoulders, with a butterfly joint, double-jointed shoulders, and a bicep swivel-equivalent hidden under the main shoulder. Other reviews have stressed over the missing bicep swivel– I myself don’t. In my experience, you can get all of the motion you need from the hidden joint. Another SHF-signature highlight is the hips, with a hinge-down joint that allows for big kicks and compact kneeling poses.

There are still some weak sections, though. The double elbows don’t have as much range as you’d expect. They go a bit past a right-angle bend, but not much further. The two torso joints aren’t too great, either. While they give you a lot of range backward and a bit to the side, forward / ab-crunching motion is lackluster.

Accessories

We don’t actually get too much, here. While other SHF figures have multiple weapons, heads, and other fun options, Batman just gets three extra pairs of hands (open, batarang-holding, gun-holding), a batarang, a grappling gun, and an alternate “loaded” clip that can peg to the side of the grapple.

I would have appreciated an alternate head with a different expression, a stand, or even a pair of “chopping” hands, so he can pull off that sweet inward-block / disarm on a parademon that we all saw in the trailers.

Final Thoughts / Suggestions

This figure is one of the best fully-articulated Batman figures available, but it’s not like the standard has been set extremely high. If you’re a Batman fan who’s been hoping for a figure they can really mess around with, this is a good pick– at least until Mafex releases their take; it’s not yet clear just how articulated that competing version will be.

If you’re more of a Marvel Legends / DCUC collector who wants to add some DCEU flavor to their shelf, you may want to stay away. Height and scale issues on this guy are enough make him look really weird in a display.

If you’re a kitbasher / modifier like me… Buy two.

Seriously, buy two. There’s a ton of fun things you can do with this figure, if you decide to start down the long road of customization. I myself have switched the torso joint for a longer piece, lengthened the neck, shaved down the elbow joints and replaced the wires on the cape. All of these are relatively simple modifications, but they’ve resulted in improved articulation, height and proportions. This toy can serve as an intro kit on the many ways modifications can make toys better, and it’ll be good to have a spare in case you want extra parts, or something goes wrong.

On the average, this thing is maybe a 3 out of 5.

I picked my copy for this SHF Justice League Batman review from a toy store in Osaka, for JPY 5220. They should be arriving at local stores now, for around Php 2200 to 2500. Shop around, and make sure to pick one with paint that you like!

SHFiguarts Justice League Batman Review Our resident toy reviewer Kenneth Yu shares his SHFiguarts Justice League Batman review which is now available in specialty stores in Metro Manila and online!

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