SECRET WARS X SELFRIDGES X DESIGNERS BLOCK WINDOW

We were invited by our friends at Designers Block to get involve and design a Selfridges window...There were 9 other artists/collectives involved from many different artistic backgrounds involved - check here for other windows - http://www.verydesignersblock.com/?p=1342#more-1342

Jimi Crayon, Mr K and Stika created this window in one LONG night (drinking only Rockstar)....We started at 9pm and finished at 6am!

It was a roller coaster day, we got clamped at Currys in the day while buying a TV from the store...We then got pulled over by the police at 6am for driving down Oxford st illegally?? When the policeman asked me what we were upto - I stupidly said "Morning officer, we have just done a job at Selfridges". It sounded like we had just done a robbery as we were in a rented transit and i had another guy in the back! So he asked me to step out the van and answer some questions.....

Long day and long night....But we got there in the end!





The finished masterpiece





Thanks to edding UK for sponsoring and Rory and Piers for getting us involved in the first place..

NEW SECRET WARS WEBSITE!

The international Secret Wars battle hub has arrived!

People can now check in and click on each SW city to see when the next local battle is and also get upto speed on whats hot and whats not...

More features to follow:

Shop - selling exclusive product
Download section
Artists interviews
SW calendar

Keep checking back for info and updates

WWW.SECRETWARS.CO.UK
WWW.ARTBATTLES.CO.UK

REEPS 1 INTERVIEW - ON TOUR WITH SW IN MALMO

MR K & STIKA - TIGER TRANSLATE LDN COMMISSION!

photo by Kennysia

Report and more pics to follow

www.tigertranslate.com
http://www.kennysia.com/archives/2008/09/tiger_translate.php

SWEDEN vs. ENGLAND - Malmo (May 08)

Secret Wars - Sweden vs England from Secret Wars Scandinavia on Vimeo.

brum series 2 videos and news

yes yes secret wars fans and folks
its all happening at the rainbow pub in digbeth, birmingham

got some lovely video's that our man trav has made up
and general news of the last battle..

mr monk beat heavy contender agent to go through..
and mr phill blake was triumphant over jake bussy bale.
all fantastic pieces as always, big props out to the artists and all the brum crew
loads of stills at http://www.myspace.com/secretwarsbrum

here's the video's, hope you enjoy...

series 2 / round 1
filmed and edited by trav

series 2 / round 2
filmed and edited by trav

birmingham series 2 artists will be drawing at dj q-bert
in the rainbow warehouse this saturday!
we will be holding down the beach for our mateys at scratch club..

next brum round is october the 11th, hold tight!

seeds + slobodan
secret wars brum team

Stika + Mr K get up down Charlotte Road

Stika and Mr K teamed up for a little collaboration down the East End!

Loving the "Joker" colourway...

Secret Wars x Reebok - BBB Part 2! Video Exclusive

Secret Wars x Reebok @ B&B '08 from maxwell on Vimeo.

Southampton draw and dates confirmed

The draw has taken place and the dates are booked and set in stone. Make sure you get them locked into your memory, your diary, your Abi Titmus calendar, your swish iphone, your annoying blackberry, whatever your date recording device is, get these dates in there -

1st Round - Thursday 25th September
Gustav Vs VoN

2nd Round -Thursday 6th November
Gustoh Vs Rikki Finn

3rd Round - Thursday 27th November
Pykee Vs Mecha One

4th Round - Thursday 29th January
Rem1 DNK Vs

1st Semi - Final - Thursday 26th February
? Vs ?

2nd Semi - Final - Thursday 26th March
? Vs ?

Final - Thursday 30th April
? Vs ?

We've got a batch of fresh artists, new to secret wars, but not to the illustrating game, all eager to draw blood from defending champion Gustav, who last year blitzed his way to the top spot. Trust me when I say, from looking at each individuals submissions, the bar has been raised. These artists are guaranteed to titillate your artistic taste buds...mmmmm tasty!

See you there, bring a bib!

Secret Wars x Reebok Tee - Designed by Teck 1

Check this recent collaboration out with Reebok!

Teck 1 x Secret Wars x Reebok

This was originally designed for our staff and artists for the most recent BBB, but after this event we had strong interest from many of you peeps out there...So we decided to sell the spare 20 we had in stock!

If any one wants one in either a Large or XL than email - shop@monorex.com with your details

There are 2 variations - Black print on white tee / White print on black tee

Both designs have the SW & Reebok logo on back of neck

Price = £20

Hurry as we only have 10 left!

Cop yourself an Edding "Special Marker"...

The lovely guys @ edding UK have been so kind to produce our battle pens for the last 3 years - These pens are called the "special markers" and are hand made for SW only (not for retail)...

But after recieving lots of email and feedback at events, they have decided to test the market and sell a small batch of 32...The price = £8 (inc postage) or £7 from a London Secret Wars event.

They are juicy and fresh! if you want one please get in touch below ASAP as I am certain they will fly off the shelf.

All orders will be posted to your door.

To buy a pen email - shop@monorex.com

Secret Wars (London) - Reeps beats Jeba!

Another huge weekend for us boys @ Monorex / Secret Wars HQ - Not only did we have to set up and drop a huge battle @ the V&A, but a day after on the Saturday we went straight to Juno for the London series duel between Reeps 1 and Jeba.....




45 Mins left....



These two are the youngest participants in this years competition, but that does not make a slight difference as they both ooze in raw artistic talent. It was always going to be a close draw as Reeps is a crowd favourite due to his multi talented skills (beatboxing, chess and graff), while Jeba has really stepped up this year and evolved into a promising young battle artist....These guys both know how to battle!

As usual the Juno bar was rammed with people eager to see the next installment of Secret Wars, we had a little change up on the soundsystem with Session being replaced by Henry Rumour and Jimi Crayon replacing Reeps as the host.

Reeps 1



Jeba



RESULTS:
JUDGE 1 (DANIEL "SECRET WARS SCANDINAVIA) - JEBA
CROWD - REEPS (BY 1 DECIBEL)
JUDGE 2 (TECK 1) - REEPS

See you at the next battle (Hicks vs. Chent) - 6th September @ Juno

SECRET WARS X V&A - ALL STAR BATTLE !!

Last Friday we were invited by the V&A to host a Secret Wars battle / exhibition explaining the journey and evolution of this exciting and very unique concept.

This show was to run alongside the V&A "Fashion V Sport" (www.vam.ac.uk/fashionvsport).

Below are some images of the two days it took to set-up and the messy action packed party that followed...

The battle featured two teams - Jimi Crayon & Mr K vs. Teck 1 & Inkie

They went head to head for 90 mins and the eventual winner was decided by the crowd - who chose the right side of the wall (Inkie & Teck)...Congrats guys! you boys smashed it up with your casino inspired piece.

Photos by Phil Gabriel & Monorex

Secret Wars London Report - MR K vs. SUMIT SARKAR

On Saturday Mr.K beat Sumit Sarkar for a place in the Quarter Finals against Stika - A tight battle where again both judges were split on a decision.

A full report to follow...






www.secretwars.co.uk

Southampton Secret Wars Battle Royale

Like the opening event for the World Cup or Olympics, we decided to try something different. Sadly both Charlotte Church and Reeps were fully booked, so we had to make do without the national anthem.

There were two teams on the night. Team A and Team B. On Team A, led by defending Champion Gustav, we had Vents and Mr RoRo. On team B captained by Dirty 30, we had SU 1 and E.T.

Music wise, Mr Muffle and R-Kid decided to play a really filthy set. When I say filthy I mean bacteria infested, virus spreading filthy!!! I had to have 6 showers and a skin peel, down to my bones before I felt clean again. The crowd were feeling the tunes and the art work as both teams worked hard to out do eachother and after 90 min the first battle came to an end.

We decided to leave the judges out for this and left the decision down to the crowd. The calpometer, came out from its long slumber to help pin-point who had won....the winners were....TEAM B. Well done Dirty 30, SU1 and E.T.

One last note...because Southampton is a town dependant on the student community, we've decided to push the first battle back to Thursday 25th September. Despite being the most original night to hit Southampton, there just doesn't seem to be enough people around. So put the date in the diary. Artists and battle dates will be announced soon.

Secret Wars x V&A

SECRET WARS BATTLE
Monorex / Secret Wars have been invited to be part of the new exhibition Fashion Vs. Sport - That has just started at the V&A museum and documents the history and cultural trends within this ever growing community.

On the 22nd August we will be hosting a Secret Wars battle night and showcasing a small exhibition about the history of Secret Wars...Private viewing and only the first 100 will get in! So get there early...

Artists featuring: Teck 1, Mr K, Jimi Crayon, Inkie, Alfa and Stika.

Sound system: Patchwork Pirates, Session and Reeps 1!

Gonna be a banger of a night!

6pm doors open
FREE TIGER BEER / HAVANA RUM / SUSO

MONOREX CONCEPT STORE
And from the 23rd August to the 25th August we will be operating a small Monorex "pop up shop"....Selling select limited products and original canvases by Teck 1, Jimi Crayon etc...Once they gone, they are gone forever!

Maybe see you there!

http://www.vam.ac.uk/fashionvsport
www.secretwars.co.uk

Secret Wars Series 3 every 2 weeks @ Juno

London Series 3

1st Round @ Juno (134-135 Shoreditch High St)

Sumit Sarkar Vs. Mr K - 9th August

Reeps One Vs. Jeba - 23rd August

Chent Vs. Hicks - 6th September

Conzo Vs. Mike China - 20th September

Wen Vs. Mr Penfold - 4th October

Drunk Park Vs. Jason Atomic - 18th October

Elfin Vs. Tizer - 1st November

WWW.SECRETWARS.CO.UK

Secret Wars London - Series 3 Report - Stika beats Jimi Crayon..

At last Secret Wars London is back.....After 4 months travelling the World and battling tribes from many cultures, the Secret Wars team is back home @ Juno!

Wary of whether we would still pull a crowd - our nerves were put to rest around 9pm when the bar packed out in usual SW fashion....With Jimi and Stika revved to go, we got Reeps on the mic to do the 10 sec countdown.....

The atmosphere was electric and Stika had an army of fans scattered within the crowd! Jimi created a Sika kebab while Stika did a "Not to do list".....Two very different styles that got everyone talking!

After much hype and talk the judges and crowd spoke - The first judge (Nash Money) went for Jimi, and then the crowd controversially went for Stika.....So 1-1 with just one more judge to vote (Bayo, owner of Juno Bar) - He went Stika! With a small section of boo's and the Stika crowd celebrating the first Secret Wars battle was complete....

See you all @ the next battle - August 9th @ Juno

Big up to Andy @ edding pens for the constant supply of juicy special markers!

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Monorex's new mascots....

Down on Monorex Island we have invested in two new members - Two colourful characters who have a bright and very long career ahead of them (on average 80+ years)....Meet Hamilton and Lotus!

These guys will be running things from the Isle, while the rest of us crack on with things in London and Europe.....

Check back for more progress shots on these two new artists....

Secret Wars Birmingham - Series 2 round 1 results

Birmingham series 2 - july 19th

edding for life

2 battles, one night

first 4 artists up to bat

posh1 v's kungfo
winner
3-0 - kungfo

kungfo

winner - right hand side kungfo


ouch v's n4t4
winner
3 - 0 - n4t4


n4t4 - winner

foto's - seeds

video coming soon

so n4 and kungfo move into the next round!

a hectic night! as always in brum the sounds were off the hinge with royal and skeleton in the front of the the pub, and seeds, slobz, didi and automaton in the back as the battle went off, then later gem atkins gave us the pleasure of a 2,3 hr set of hip hop classics. massive respect to our new resdient Gem, mans a legend. if you don't know.. now ya know!
the party went on to the wee hours, chargin' up all the brum family, roll on the next round!

watch the brum myspace for news - myspace.com/secretwarsbrum
(and for more info about the round including ouch's mad stylings! peep the blog)

various reviews on the local here are popping up, keep em peeled for stuff in whatson, the night time and an article in fused.. on then there's the bbc of course ;) check it - http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/articles/2008/07/23/secret_wars_feature.shtml

big chill, bloom festivals here we come!

next round

30th aug 2008

Agent v's Monk

Jake Illustration v's Phill Blake

seeds + slobz