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Title: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: toddfalcon420 on December 28, 2014, 10:23:32 PM
Have been told Alien will be returning under Tum Yeto and will not have a team.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on December 28, 2014, 10:29:29 PM
extenzeitB said that some of the guys on the new alien team are on a filming trip right now.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: tbmersh on December 28, 2014, 10:35:51 PM
damn I really believe you with all this proof you have

but damn I would be hyped if this actually happened. I just bought a alien the other day from the boardr and hung it up in my room
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Tom Brokeoff on December 28, 2014, 10:39:33 PM
Really hoping they just come back with Jake, Gilbert, Omar and Tyler... with Heath as TM ::)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: lk130 on December 28, 2014, 11:24:00 PM
Aws
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: DISTANT RUMOURS on December 28, 2014, 11:29:26 PM
Really hoping they just come back with Jake, Gilbert, Omar and Tyler... with Heath as TM ::)


- aws to tumyeto
- jake on, tyler on, omar on, gilbert on
- kids are filming for a ressuretion video right NOW as we speak


Get Rob out of it and id be the happiest person alive.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: shit_for_brains on December 29, 2014, 12:44:19 AM
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Really hoping they just come back with Jake, Gilbert, Omar and Tyler... with Heath as TM ::)
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- aws to tumyeto
- jake on, tyler on, omar on, gilbert on
- kids are filming for a ressuretion video right NOW as we speak


Get Rob out of it and id be the happiest person alive.

For real? Don't fuck with me now.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: mooraga on December 29, 2014, 05:23:35 AM
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Really hoping they just come back with Jake, Gilbert, Omar and Tyler... with Heath as TM ::)
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- aws to tumyeto
- jake on, tyler on, omar on, gilbert on
- kids are filming for a ressuretion video right NOW as we speak


Get Rob out of it and id be the happiest person alive.

I don't think JAKE will get on, based on the interview he had months ago
Gilbert on HOME? (INSTAGRAM)

Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: EmilioBestevez on December 29, 2014, 07:51:46 AM
This has already been explained in another thread.  They're starting over with just ams and building it up.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: summertimebluesdaddy on December 29, 2014, 07:55:41 AM
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Really hoping they just come back with Jake, Gilbert, Omar and Tyler... with Heath as TM ::)
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- aws to tumyeto
- jake on, tyler on, omar on, gilbert on
- kids are filming for a ressuretion video right NOW as we speak


Get Rob out of it and id be the happiest person alive.
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For real? Don't fuck with me now.

Explained it in another thread but it was in the latest Thrasher.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Ccannon on December 29, 2014, 08:58:08 AM
Before we get into the meat and potatoes gentlemen. I'd really like to take this time to talk about
 some of the past team riders and future marketing development. After we cross examine a few, let's go back and study the review questions before starting the final draft. Let's start off with Tyler Bledsoe. He's from
Oregon and his parents divorced when he was 6. He got a skateboard around then and entered tampa
am when he was 11. His style, technique, and consistency have gotten him numerous video parts including
his Mind Field part in which his skating was matched to a thom yorke Modeselektor song called the white flash
which really brought out the development and overall being of the 2008 blockbuster hit. Since then Tyler has been
taking it easy. Feeding the cat and going grocery shopping are high on his list. Second off we have a Jason Dill who
actually went off and started his own company called Fuckin Awesome. With controversial graphics such as black jesus
and black woman with hankerchief, we have really gotten in depth to the mind of an aging skateboarder. His daily life includes buying coffee and cigarettes, skating to lockwood(close footing) and pigeon toed. over the years he's seemed to build an immunity
to the corporate machine and strict life code on the tv guide broadcasting system. Third off we have a Anthony Van Engelen.
Anthony was raised in Virginia and was taught to believe that the white race was the dominant race as well. His father would
drive him to the masons temple and let him skate in the parking lot. Anthony eventually became hooked to the act of skateboarding
and moved to california to try out his new talent. When he got there he met a few strange faces and became a drug user. After weeks of abuse and no sleep he got clean and vowed himself completely to skateboarding. He called his sponsors that day and told them to
meet him at Rincon so he could finish some business. Next we have an Omar Salazar, he was raised in Lake Minitaunka and enjoys a proper wheat crust with his cream cheese. He started skating as a child and quickly got scooped up by Stacy Peralta. They toured the country and in every city he went he stacked clips. That would eventually be his First Love footage. Unfortunately during the filming, omar stubbed his pinky toe and it never has healed. he talks about it in the Mind Field extras. Next off Josh Kalis, Josh is a simple man, a man who enjoys walking through nature,feeding birds,and fixing up the trails right above his house.  He was raised in Philadelphia, and was a wholesome school boy until he found his first skateboard. His parents didn't approve so they sent him to Military School where he learned how to tie knots and catch fish. When he got out 4 years later  he went back to Philly to skate and
because of his training he would skate all through the night, all day long, no stopping, no eating for years. It wasn't until he met Bill Strobeck that he started smoking weed and eventually sitting down on occasion. Together they filmed video parts  and  tagged teamed girls all the way to California where Josh got really into LSD and started talking to himself. these days you can find him out in the woods behind los angeles. Talking to himself, with a glimmer of light in his right eye. Next off we have Mikey taylor. Mikey is a suave man. He was raised in Nova Scotia where he learned to fight Japanese tanks and eat pretzels. Unfortunately under the immigration rule 607 we cannot tell you anything more of his backround. Next off heath Kirchart. heath was an all american child. He played baseball, he played cowboys and Indians with the other children. That is, until the day he got a skateboard. It's weird, that somethings in life have a magnetic hold on you, somethings really reach out grab you, and never let you go. He wouldn't come home at night, wouldn't go to church. His pastor thought he was possessed so they baptized him and nothing worked. These days you can find him shopping on Fashion island, eating pinkberry, instagramming, and fighting Asian women. Now that we have gotten a little backround on some of the team riders. What can we learn about the future of AWS?

Will we be expecting another full length?

Will Mike Hill be involved?

At what age does smoked gouda become invaluable?

During this resurrection can we expect B roll footage and Electronic music?

Who else can we expect on the team?

Will the molds and genres transition well with the new brand?

Thanks for your time guys. I'll be in the Photos/video thread if you need me.

Feel free to PM me also.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: 144p on December 29, 2014, 09:17:52 AM
No ones reading that run on sentence paragraph mess.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Prince Nelson on December 29, 2014, 09:21:01 AM
No ones reading that run on sentence paragraph mess.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: 4wheels on December 29, 2014, 09:22:01 AM
who is the new TM? or is it still chad bowers?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Ccannon on December 29, 2014, 09:24:50 AM
No ones reading that run on sentence paragraph mess.

There's no reason for you to get upset.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: poorlatino on December 29, 2014, 09:30:43 AM
Before we get into the meat and potatoes gentlemen. I'd really like to take this time to talk about
 some of the past team riders and future marketing development. After we cross examine a few, let's go back and study the review questions before starting the final draft. Let's start off with Tyler Bledsoe. He's from
Oregon and his parents divorced when he was 6. He got a skateboard around then and entered tampa
am when he was 11. His style, technique, and consistency have gotten him numerous video parts including
his Mind Field part in which his skating was matched to a thom yorke Modeselektor song called the white flash
which really brought out the development and overall being of the 2008 blockbuster hit. Since then Tyler has been
taking it easy. Feeding the cat and going grocery shopping are high on his list. Second off we have a Jason Dill who
actually went off and started his own company called Fuckin Awesome. With controversial graphics such as black jesus
and black woman with hankerchief, we have really gotten in depth to the mind of an aging skateboarder. His daily life includes buying coffee and cigarettes, skating to lockwood(close footing) and pigeon toed. over the years he's seemed to build an immunity
to the corporate machine and strict life code on the tv guide broadcasting system. Third off we have a Anthony Van Engelen.
Anthony was raised in Virginia and was taught to believe that the white race was the dominant race as well. His father would
drive him to the masons temple and let him skate in the parking lot. Anthony eventually became hooked to the act of skateboarding
and moved to california to try out his new talent. When he got there he met a few strange faces and became a drug user. After weeks of abuse and no sleep he got clean and vowed himself completely to skateboarding. He called his sponsors that day and told them to
meet him at Rincon so he could finish some business. Next we have an Omar Salazar, he was raised in Lake Minitaunka and enjoys a proper wheat crust with his cream cheese. He started skating as a child and quickly got scooped up by Stacy Peralta. They toured the country and in every city he went he stacked clips. That would eventually be his First Love footage. Unfortunately during the filming, omar stubbed his pinky toe and it never has healed. he talks about it in the Mind Field extras. Next off Josh Kalis, Josh is a simple man, a man who enjoys walking through nature,feeding birds,and fixing up the trails right above his house.  He was raised in Philadelphia, and was a wholesome school boy until he found his first skateboard. His parents didn't approve so they sent him to Military School where he learned how to tie knots and catch fish. When he got out 4 years later  he went back to Philly to skate and
because of his training he would skate all through the night, all day long, no stopping, no eating for years. It wasn't until he met Bill Strobeck that he started smoking weed and eventually sitting down on occasion. Together they filmed video parts  and  tagged teamed girls all the way to California where Josh got really into LSD and started talking to himself. these days you can find him out in the woods behind los angeles. Talking to himself, with a glimmer of light in his right eye. Next off we have Mikey taylor. Mikey is a suave man. He was raised in Nova Scotia where he learned to fight Japanese tanks and eat pretzels. Unfortunately under the immigration rule 607 we cannot tell you anything more of his backround. Next off heath Kirchart. heath was an all american child. He played baseball, he played cowboys and Indians with the other children. That is, until the day he got a skateboard. It's weird, that somethings in life have a magnetic hold on you, somethings really reach out grab you, and never let you go. He wouldn't come home at night, wouldn't go to church. His pastor thought he was possessed so they baptized him and nothing worked. These days you can find him shopping on Fashion island, eating pinkberry, instagramming, and fighting Asian women. Now that we have gotten a little backround on some of the team riders. What can we learn about the future of AWS?

Will we be expecting another full length?

Will Mike Hill be involved?

At what age does smoked gouda become invaluable?

During this resurrection can we expect B roll footage and Electronic music?

Who else can we expect on the team?

Will the molds and genres transition well with the new brand?

Thanks for your time guys. I'll be in the Photos/video thread if you need me.

Feel free to PM me also.

Jesus Christ
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Kanye Omari West on December 29, 2014, 09:43:58 AM
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Before we get into the meat and potatoes gentlemen. I'd really like to take this time to talk about
 some of the past team riders and future marketing development. After we cross examine a few, let's go back and study the review questions before starting the final draft. Let's start off with Tyler Bledsoe. He's from
Oregon and his parents divorced when he was 6. He got a skateboard around then and entered tampa
am when he was 11. His style, technique, and consistency have gotten him numerous video parts including
his Mind Field part in which his skating was matched to a thom yorke Modeselektor song called the white flash
which really brought out the development and overall being of the 2008 blockbuster hit. Since then Tyler has been
taking it easy. Feeding the cat and going grocery shopping are high on his list. Second off we have a Jason Dill who
actually went off and started his own company called Fuckin Awesome. With controversial graphics such as black jesus
and black woman with hankerchief, we have really gotten in depth to the mind of an aging skateboarder. His daily life includes buying coffee and cigarettes, skating to lockwood(close footing) and pigeon toed. over the years he's seemed to build an immunity
to the corporate machine and strict life code on the tv guide broadcasting system. Third off we have a Anthony Van Engelen.
Anthony was raised in Virginia and was taught to believe that the white race was the dominant race as well. His father would
drive him to the masons temple and let him skate in the parking lot. Anthony eventually became hooked to the act of skateboarding
and moved to california to try out his new talent. When he got there he met a few strange faces and became a drug user. After weeks of abuse and no sleep he got clean and vowed himself completely to skateboarding. He called his sponsors that day and told them to
meet him at Rincon so he could finish some business. Next we have an Omar Salazar, he was raised in Lake Minitaunka and enjoys a proper wheat crust with his cream cheese. He started skating as a child and quickly got scooped up by Stacy Peralta. They toured the country and in every city he went he stacked clips. That would eventually be his First Love footage. Unfortunately during the filming, omar stubbed his pinky toe and it never has healed. he talks about it in the Mind Field extras. Next off Josh Kalis, Josh is a simple man, a man who enjoys walking through nature,feeding birds,and fixing up the trails right above his house.  He was raised in Philadelphia, and was a wholesome school boy until he found his first skateboard. His parents didn't approve so they sent him to Military School where he learned how to tie knots and catch fish. When he got out 4 years later  he went back to Philly to skate and
because of his training he would skate all through the night, all day long, no stopping, no eating for years. It wasn't until he met Bill Strobeck that he started smoking weed and eventually sitting down on occasion. Together they filmed video parts  and  tagged teamed girls all the way to California where Josh got really into LSD and started talking to himself. these days you can find him out in the woods behind los angeles. Talking to himself, with a glimmer of light in his right eye. Next off we have Mikey taylor. Mikey is a suave man. He was raised in Nova Scotia where he learned to fight Japanese tanks and eat pretzels. Unfortunately under the immigration rule 607 we cannot tell you anything more of his backround. Next off heath Kirchart. heath was an all american child. He played baseball, he played cowboys and Indians with the other children. That is, until the day he got a skateboard. It's weird, that somethings in life have a magnetic hold on you, somethings really reach out grab you, and never let you go. He wouldn't come home at night, wouldn't go to church. His pastor thought he was possessed so they baptized him and nothing worked. These days you can find him shopping on Fashion island, eating pinkberry, instagramming, and fighting Asian women. Now that we have gotten a little backround on some of the team riders. What can we learn about the future of AWS?

Will we be expecting another full length?

Will Mike Hill be involved?

At what age does smoked gouda become invaluable?

During this resurrection can we expect B roll footage and Electronic music?

Who else can we expect on the team?

Will the molds and genres transition well with the new brand?

Thanks for your time guys. I'll be in the Photos/video thread if you need me.

Feel free to PM me also.
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Jesus Christ
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Patey on December 29, 2014, 10:47:27 AM
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No ones reading that run on sentence paragraph mess.
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your sig is amazing
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: toddfalcon420 on December 29, 2014, 10:48:10 AM
Source is very reliable, he is the inhouse guy at Tum Yeto for the shop I work at.  I heard Jake is getting krooked right now and I know Gilbert seems to be doing that Mother brand.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: j....soy..... on December 29, 2014, 01:52:37 PM
Might be splitting hairs here but.....did you say no team....or Canadians?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: nice_guy_2 on December 29, 2014, 04:02:15 PM
Before we get into the meat and potatoes gentlemen. I'd really like to take this time to talk about
 some of the past team riders and future marketing development. After we cross examine a few, let's go back and study the review questions before starting the final draft. Let's start off with Tyler Bledsoe. He's from
Oregon and his parents divorced when he was 6. He got a skateboard around then and entered tampa
am when he was 11. His style, technique, and consistency have gotten him numerous video parts including
his Mind Field part in which his skating was matched to a thom yorke Modeselektor song called the white flash
which really brought out the development and overall being of the 2008 blockbuster hit. Since then Tyler has been
taking it easy. Feeding the cat and going grocery shopping are high on his list. Second off we have a Jason Dill who
actually went off and started his own company called Fuckin Awesome. With controversial graphics such as black jesus
and black woman with hankerchief, we have really gotten in depth to the mind of an aging skateboarder. His daily life includes buying coffee and cigarettes, skating to lockwood(close footing) and pigeon toed. over the years he's seemed to build an immunity
to the corporate machine and strict life code on the tv guide broadcasting system. Third off we have a Anthony Van Engelen.
Anthony was raised in Virginia and was taught to believe that the white race was the dominant race as well. His father would
drive him to the masons temple and let him skate in the parking lot. Anthony eventually became hooked to the act of skateboarding
and moved to california to try out his new talent. When he got there he met a few strange faces and became a drug user. After weeks of abuse and no sleep he got clean and vowed himself completely to skateboarding. He called his sponsors that day and told them to
meet him at Rincon so he could finish some business. Next we have an Omar Salazar, he was raised in Lake Minitaunka and enjoys a proper wheat crust with his cream cheese. He started skating as a child and quickly got scooped up by Stacy Peralta. They toured the country and in every city he went he stacked clips. That would eventually be his First Love footage. Unfortunately during the filming, omar stubbed his pinky toe and it never has healed. he talks about it in the Mind Field extras. Next off Josh Kalis, Josh is a simple man, a man who enjoys walking through nature,feeding birds,and fixing up the trails right above his house.  He was raised in Philadelphia, and was a wholesome school boy until he found his first skateboard. His parents didn't approve so they sent him to Military School where he learned how to tie knots and catch fish. When he got out 4 years later  he went back to Philly to skate and
because of his training he would skate all through the night, all day long, no stopping, no eating for years. It wasn't until he met Bill Strobeck that he started smoking weed and eventually sitting down on occasion. Together they filmed video parts  and  tagged teamed girls all the way to California where Josh got really into LSD and started talking to himself. these days you can find him out in the woods behind los angeles. Talking to himself, with a glimmer of light in his right eye. Next off we have Mikey taylor. Mikey is a suave man. He was raised in Nova Scotia where he learned to fight Japanese tanks and eat pretzels. Unfortunately under the immigration rule 607 we cannot tell you anything more of his backround. Next off heath Kirchart. heath was an all american child. He played baseball, he played cowboys and Indians with the other children. That is, until the day he got a skateboard. It's weird, that somethings in life have a magnetic hold on you, somethings really reach out grab you, and never let you go. He wouldn't come home at night, wouldn't go to church. His pastor thought he was possessed so they baptized him and nothing worked. These days you can find him shopping on Fashion island, eating pinkberry, instagramming, and fighting Asian women. Now that we have gotten a little backround on some of the team riders. What can we learn about the future of AWS?

Will we be expecting another full length?

Will Mike Hill be involved?

At what age does smoked gouda become invaluable?

During this resurrection can we expect B roll footage and Electronic music?

Who else can we expect on the team?

Will the molds and genres transition well with the new brand?

Thanks for your time guys. I'll be in the Photos/video thread if you need me.

Feel free to PM me also.

HaHa incredible!!! Kalis part was my fav :P
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: j....soy..... on December 29, 2014, 04:17:29 PM
TLDR....

Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Stoop Kid 2.0 on December 29, 2014, 04:19:16 PM
If they just made Heath boards I wouldn't give a fuck if they had no team. All my boards would be Heath boards and I'm content with that.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: busted-knee on December 29, 2014, 04:25:39 PM
I wonder if there's a link between this AWS return and that Mother brand that Tyler, Omar, Gilbert and Jake are supposed to be on? I could see something like the mother ship returns being a bit of marketing hype for the Workshop.

Heath for TM would be a no brainer. The only thing that would make me happier would be seeing him return from retirement.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: perverted super otaku! on December 29, 2014, 04:41:19 PM
Always appreciate Colt's thoroughness  8) Literary rollercoasters
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: TwisT on December 29, 2014, 05:05:24 PM
If they just made Heath boards I wouldn't give a fuck if they had no team. All my boards would be Heath boards and I'm content with that.
maybe birdhouse can do some reissues
(http://www.artofskateboarding.com/pg/Deck_pics/birdhouse_kirchart_heathbar1996.jpg)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: extenzeitB on December 29, 2014, 08:11:35 PM
extenzeitB said that some of the guys on the new alien team are on a filming trip right now.

Ya atleast one of the dudes who will be introduced to the new team is in sf right now for the next month or so filming, and from what I understand that footage will all be going towards the new alien; not 100% sure if any of the other guys are there right now, but alien will be coming back through Tum yeto and will have a team. Though there won't be any pros as of yet  when it gets reintroduced
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Berky on December 29, 2014, 08:31:26 PM
If they just made Heath boards I wouldn't give a fuck if they had no team. All my boards would be Heath boards and I'm content with that.
This
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: 2thick on December 29, 2014, 09:56:14 PM
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No ones reading that run on sentence paragraph mess.
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Your sig is gold
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Heather Chandler on December 29, 2014, 10:31:57 PM
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extenzeitB said that some of the guys on the new alien team are on a filming trip right now.
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Ya atleast one of the dudes who will be introduced to the new team is in sf right now for the next month or so filming, and from what I understand that footage will all be going towards the new alien; not 100% sure if any of the other guys are there right now, but alien will be coming back through Tum yeto and will have a team. Though there won't be any pros as of yet  when it gets reintroduced

Are Hill and Carter still involved?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Ronald Wilson Reagan on December 30, 2014, 12:02:54 AM
Did Colt Cannon just drop acid and post on slap?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on December 30, 2014, 12:40:06 AM
holy shit a ghost!
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: extenzeitB on December 30, 2014, 09:18:23 AM
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extenzeitB said that some of the guys on the new alien team are on a filming trip right now.
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Ya atleast one of the dudes who will be introduced to the new team is in sf right now for the next month or so filming, and from what I understand that footage will all be going towards the new alien; not 100% sure if any of the other guys are there right now, but alien will be coming back through Tum yeto and will have a team. Though there won't be any pros as of yet  when it gets reintroduced
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Are Hill and Carter still involved?

I'm not entirely sure honestly. I just know forsure, it'll be reintroduced through Tum yeto and there will be a team but with no pros and no returning team members of the old alien
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: trillytrill on December 30, 2014, 09:34:33 AM
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extenzeitB said that some of the guys on the new alien team are on a filming trip right now.
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Ya atleast one of the dudes who will be introduced to the new team is in sf right now for the next month or so filming, and from what I understand that footage will all be going towards the new alien; not 100% sure if any of the other guys are there right now, but alien will be coming back through Tum yeto and will have a team. Though there won't be any pros as of yet  when it gets reintroduced
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Are Hill and Carter still involved?
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I'm not entirely sure honestly. I just know forsure, it'll be reintroduced through Tum yeto and there will be a team but with no pros and no returning team members of the old alien

last i heard is that it wont return with out carter/hill and what has been taking so long is them deciding whether to do it or dead it
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: JAM on December 30, 2014, 10:02:08 AM
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extenzeitB said that some of the guys on the new alien team are on a filming trip right now.
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Ya atleast one of the dudes who will be introduced to the new team is in sf right now for the next month or so filming, and from what I understand that footage will all be going towards the new alien; not 100% sure if any of the other guys are there right now, but alien will be coming back through Tum yeto and will have a team. Though there won't be any pros as of yet  when it gets reintroduced
[close]


Are Hill and Carter still involved?
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I'm not entirely sure honestly. I just know forsure, it'll be reintroduced through Tum yeto and there will be a team but with no pros and no returning team members of the old alien
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last i heard is that it wont return with out carter/hill and what has been taking so long is them deciding whether to do it or dead it

They are involved
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: The Ghost of Lenny Kirk on December 30, 2014, 12:45:41 PM
sf filming trip? going to NY? just let it stay dead.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: 2thick on December 30, 2014, 01:43:11 PM
sf filming trip? going to NY? just let it stay dead.
hate to say it, but I totally agree. They're gonna fuck up the legacy that is the workshop
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: UserFame on December 30, 2014, 03:57:14 PM
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sf filming trip? going to NY? just let it stay dead.
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hate to say it, but I totally agree. They're gonna fuck up the legacy that is the workshop

I know its hard to, but lets hope not.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: nice_guy_2 on December 30, 2014, 06:19:26 PM
it's possible, but not now, it's not time for an alien workshop revival
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: heckler on December 30, 2014, 07:51:57 PM
I think it's great that they're going to drag this process out a few more years. It didn't tarnish Blueprint's reputation at all.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: The Ghost of Lenny Kirk on December 30, 2014, 11:38:06 PM
I think it's great that they're going to drag this process out a few more years. It didn't tarnish Blueprint's reputation at all.

a half assed comeback is what killed blueprint 2.0. alien 5.0 will blend in but it wont stand out and that's worse than death.

just let it stay dead.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: stupidiot on December 31, 2014, 01:01:16 AM
No ones reading that run on sentence paragraph mess.
I did. I learned alot.
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extenzeitB said that some of the guys on the new alien team are on a filming trip right now.
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Ya atleast one of the dudes who will be introduced to the new team is in sf right now for the next month or so filming, and from what I understand that footage will all be going towards the new alien; not 100% sure if any of the other guys are there right now, but alien will be coming back through Tum yeto and will have a team. Though there won't be any pros as of yet  when it gets reintroduced
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Are Hill and Carter still involved?
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I'm not entirely sure honestly. I just know forsure, it'll be reintroduced through Tum yeto and there will be a team but with no pros and no returning team members of the old alien
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last i heard is that it wont return with out carter/hill and what has been taking so long is them deciding whether to do it or dead it
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They are involved

No Carter. Hill is in. And he is mad at "Mother" for taking the last pieces of the team
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: perverted super otaku! on December 31, 2014, 04:12:02 AM
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I did. I learned alot.
this and is Carter doing mother? pretty hyped for Alien vs Mother beef
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: DISTANT RUMOURS on December 31, 2014, 04:39:08 AM
Huge AWS fan, but if theyre coming back with a half-assed team... Let it be dead.

I was hoping for a comeback with small  decent team, omar, golbert, tyler and two ams. But AWS without a pro team doesnt make any sense... What are they going to do, make dyrdek decks again? Please no...

Does anyone have a direct email of Hill. Also looking for the direct email of Thomas Morgan. Please pm me. Thanks.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: 2thick on December 31, 2014, 07:48:43 AM
DGKalis how do you feel about all this seeing as how you were on alien?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: White Owl on December 31, 2014, 10:13:51 AM
DGKalis how do you feel about all this seeing as how you were on alien?

"I hang out at the alien house, because they drink 40's and play dominoes"
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on December 31, 2014, 10:44:39 AM
of the rumored new team, the only guy who makes any sense is paul liliani because he was slated to get on the original workshop. im also starting to think they should just leave it alone... but i have faith in the aws dudes to make a cool company, maybe they could do something new.

edit: kind of a bummer that gilbert and bledsoe seem to be riding for this (m)other thing. i think if jake, bledsoe, and gilbert got back on alien, the alien reboot would be awesome. people are going to tear it apart if it doesnt have any original team members.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: KUberry on December 31, 2014, 06:20:18 PM
Idk anything about mothership. Someone fill me in. I've seen Tyler Bledsoe skate in person. Does every ledge trick first try warming up
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on December 31, 2014, 06:25:04 PM
^ a few people have asked that question and i dont think there's really anything to know yet.
gilbert and bledsoe posted ig pics of boards that say mother on them. there's a graphic with a white square. that's pretty much all the info anyone seems to have.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Brett on December 31, 2014, 06:50:02 PM
A friend of mine mentioned he saw Yankou in Vancouver filming for some thing new.

Would be nice to see him get a ride in the new year and a new AWS would be good fit IMO.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: 360 frip on December 31, 2014, 07:10:53 PM
Is having 'no team' the new team in 2015?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: victor doom on December 31, 2014, 07:34:19 PM
I will be pissed if this Alien thing turns up right and comes up half assed. I heard Joey Guevara mentioned in the first workshop revamp rumor, and that dude needs a legit sponsor. Fucking kills
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: White Owl on December 31, 2014, 08:17:12 PM
http://iconosquare.com/p/888064545347768573_28576187 (http://iconosquare.com/p/888064545347768573_28576187)

  ???
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on December 31, 2014, 08:20:52 PM
sick! hyped to see what happens now.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Hash Slinging Slasher on December 31, 2014, 09:08:57 PM
You guys! You guys!

memory malfunction (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcHrwCIck1I&feature=youtu.be#)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: theblandest on December 31, 2014, 09:18:47 PM
Stoked on the art of that teaser. It's good nightmare fuel before bed.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Spaced Cadet on December 31, 2014, 10:02:06 PM
Well I guess they're back. There are three blacked out photos posted on their instagram right before the video as well. I wonder if there is something more to them.

Edit: Never mind, I messed with the photos and they are just blacked out screen shots of the video they posted only minutes later. Don't know what the point of that was.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Spaced Cadet on December 31, 2014, 10:17:44 PM
(http://photos-f.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t51.2885-15/10899221_620074171472405_1131988353_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: shit_for_brains on December 31, 2014, 10:35:44 PM
Hell fuckin yeah
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Firestarter on December 31, 2014, 10:40:34 PM
Why would anyone be shocked that they're returning? Dyrdek has one of th emost marketable names from MTV and there is money to be made. You think they would just sit back and let all those logos collect dust?
Kinda feels like exhuming the dead but I guess we'll see. That none of the team is coming back speaks pretty poorly about it tho, I have to admit.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Heather Chandler on January 01, 2015, 12:17:12 AM
As long as Hill and Carter are at the helm it will be a good thing.  Hears to The Sovereign Sect in 2015.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: perverted super otaku! on January 01, 2015, 05:08:09 AM
Why would anyone be shocked that they're returning? Dyrdek has one of th emost marketable names from MTV and there is money to be made. You think they would just sit back and let all those logos collect dust?
Kinda feels like exhuming the dead but I guess we'll see. That none of the team is coming back speaks pretty poorly about it tho, I have to admit.
Or maybe since they ran into financial trouble last time, their starring out with a stripped down company without having to pay a bunch big name pros before they even see a profit. This Alien as a "small board company"
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: heckler on January 01, 2015, 05:13:02 AM
Most of the team wasn't getting paid before the company went under, and I don't think they'd be concerned with a paycheck if they were super down for the return of AWS. Instead, it seems like most of the remaining team is focused on Mother. It's not looking good...
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: perverted super otaku! on January 01, 2015, 05:56:54 AM
Most of the team wasn't getting paid before the company went under, and I don't think they'd be concerned with a paycheck if they were super down for the return of AWS. Instead, it seems like most of the remaining team is focused on Mother. It's not looking good...
Maybe they didnt want to not be able pay them again, skate careers are short, and maybe they didnt wanna be ina position to not get paid again
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: alcol on January 01, 2015, 08:45:01 AM
http://www.alienworkshop.com/ (http://www.alienworkshop.com/)

???
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Vibes of skating rocks on January 01, 2015, 10:53:44 AM
Brandon Nguyen looks to be on. Has been posting Alien related stuff for the last couple of weeks on IG and re-posted the "ON" instagram photo. Wouldn't be mad at that, he rips.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on January 01, 2015, 11:51:19 AM
if they fuck this up i'll never forgive them.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: The Ghost of Lenny Kirk on January 01, 2015, 12:09:15 PM
Is chad bowers making these decisions or someone else ?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 01, 2015, 01:29:10 PM
if they fuck this up i'll never forgive them.
what do they owe you again exactly?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Leaky McBurnside on January 01, 2015, 01:35:45 PM
As long as Hill and Carter are at the helm it will be a good thing.  Hears to The Sovereign Sect in 2015.

Carter isnt involved. Hill/Dyrdek/Tumyeto.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: nino brown on January 01, 2015, 01:38:55 PM
Brandon Nguyen looks to be on. Has been posting Alien related stuff for the last couple of weeks on IG and re-posted the "ON" instagram photo. Wouldn't be mad at that, he rips.
hes bow legged
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: S.E. on January 01, 2015, 02:11:29 PM
they should drop all previous font and logo choices, move forward with a new look but keep the audio visual aspects of the old AWS which it seems they did with that vid that dropped
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: TMKF on January 01, 2015, 02:21:18 PM
Is chad bowers making these decisions or someone else ?

Chad Bowers is heading up 'Mother' with Gilbert, Jake, Tyler and Omar and has no affiliation with the new Alien Workshop.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 01, 2015, 02:22:20 PM
sucks that those dudes arent down to ride for alien anymore
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: TMKF on January 01, 2015, 02:31:50 PM
So here's the deal…

Alien Workshop will return for the through Tum Yeto as many have heard. From what I understand Mike Hill will be involved but Carter will not. It will return as a shadow of what it once was. In many ways I feel this return is just a way for some guys at Tum Yeto to collect another paycheck, which is sad because it comes at the expense of a classic brand. Workshops name has been tarnished enough over the years and many who love it would like to see it stay dead so the all the good times can be remembered and cherished. It will come back with an all am team and a mangled image none the less.

I will leave with this, there is a reason what was left of the original team wants nothing to do with it now.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: shit_for_brains on January 01, 2015, 02:41:54 PM
I think you guys are hearing this shit from each other.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 01, 2015, 02:44:33 PM
tmkf is part of the gilbert's crew or something, i think he knows what he's talking about.

tmkf, you cant elaborate any on why the old dudes arent cool with the new alien?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: TMKF on January 01, 2015, 03:54:27 PM
tmkf is part of the gilbert's crew or something, i think he knows what he's talking about.

tmkf, you cant elaborate any on why the old dudes arent cool with the new alien?

I don't want to put words in to anyones mouth, however I cannot help but sense a sentiment of corniness in regards to Workshop's return, almost disappointment. It seems as if it's being forced and everyone knows it cannot and will not be the same, even with Hill involved. If you read Jake's interview he speaks to it a little bit. All I can say is I think it has to do with Dyrdek, bad blood with how everything ended and everyone is ready for something new and authentic.

Workshop ended abruptly, people were kept in the dark and there was a lack of communication to the the staff and the team riders. There is a reason that Habitat stayed together. From what I understand Castrucci saw something coming and made an effort to be upfront and keep everyone together which made the transition more comfortable.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: TMKF on January 01, 2015, 03:56:09 PM
tmkf is part of the gilbert's crew or something, i think he knows what he's talking about.

tmkf, you cant elaborate any on why the old dudes arent cool with the new alien?

I don't want to put words in to anyones mouth, however I cannot help but sense a sentiment of corniness in regards to Workshop's return, almost disappointment. It seems as if it's being forced and everyone knows it cannot and will not be the same, even with Hill involved. If you read Jake's interview he speaks to it a little bit. All I can say is I think it has to do with Dyrdek, bad blood with how everything ended and everyone is ready for something new and authentic.

Workshop ended abruptly, people were kept in the dark and there was a lack of communication to the the staff and the team riders. There is a reason that Habitat stayed together. From what I understand Castrucci saw something coming and made an effort to be upfront and keep everyone together which made the transition more comfortable. This was not the case with Workshop, one day everyone thought everything was fine the next they found out it was over.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on January 01, 2015, 04:28:22 PM
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if they fuck this up i'll never forgive them.
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what do they owe you again exactly?
again? this is the first i'm hearing that they owe me something. since it came from you, i'll let you elaborate.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 01, 2015, 04:45:36 PM
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if they fuck this up i'll never forgive them.
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what do they owe you again exactly?
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again? this is the first i'm hearing that they owe me something. since it came from you, i'll let you elaborate.
youre acting super entitled, as if they owe it to you to preserve your nostalgia. i can understand not wanting to see aws ruined, but saying that you'll "never forgive" a person who created a company that clearly means a lot to you is disrespectful. that is the type of shit people make fun of messageboard users for.

edit: thanks for the explanation TMKF
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on January 01, 2015, 04:59:38 PM
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if they fuck this up i'll never forgive them.
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what do they owe you again exactly?
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again? this is the first i'm hearing that they owe me something. since it came from you, i'll let you elaborate.
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youre acting super entitled, as if they owe it to you to preserve your nostalgia. i can understand not wanting to see aws ruined, but saying that you'll "never forgive" a person who created a company that clearly means a lot to you is disrespectful. that is the type of shit people make fun of messageboard users for.
wrong. i made a facetious comment to which you jumped to a conclusion of entitlement with added layers insight into my perceived views instead of trying to clarify the meaning of my post like a logical human. that is the kind of shit people make fun of message board users for.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 01, 2015, 05:06:51 PM
there was nothing to show that your comment was facetious. people have already said similar shit, why should i assume youre joking?
edit: why wouldnt you just say you were joking after my first response?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on January 01, 2015, 05:16:14 PM
there was nothing to show that your comment was facetious. people have already said similar shit, why should i assume youre joking?
edit: why wouldnt you just say you were joking after my first response?
there's nothing to show it wasn't humorous either, hence my pointing out that you made a grand assumption. further, what would anyone else's comments have to do with mine? we are all individuals here.

your first response was snarky, it didn't deserve a sincere answer.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 01, 2015, 05:31:20 PM
yes, taking something at face value is a grand assumption. good point.
edit: obviously the point about other people's comments was to show that it was easy to confuse your facetious comment for a legitimate one, and one might want to avoid doing that sort of thing in order to avoid shitty needless interactions.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Chango on January 01, 2015, 05:32:26 PM
Has there ever been a successful relaunch of a company?

As much as I love the old AWS, just leave it and move on...
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: dillanharp on January 01, 2015, 05:33:04 PM
yes, taking something at face value is a grand assumption. good point.
HOLY FUCK YOU'RE THE WORST PERSON IN THIS SHIT HOLE, FOCUS YOUR LIFE.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 01, 2015, 05:35:32 PM
hi nallid.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on January 01, 2015, 05:37:31 PM
yes, taking something at face value is a grand assumption. good point.
edit: obviously the point about other people's comments was to show that it was easy to confuse your facetious comment for a legitimate one, and one might want to avoid doing that sort of thing in order to avoid shitty needless interactions.
the 'grand' part comes from your reading into it. hence it going beyond face value. but your sarcasm just goes to show that you're sore about it.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 01, 2015, 05:44:09 PM
im sore that we probably agree that your facetious opinion is a shitty one, and now we are bitching at each other for no reason. utterly pointless.
how would i not have been making a "grand assumption" if i assumed you were kidding? or i guess you just wanted to make a shitty joke that no one could respond to without looking through your post history and determining whether or not you were kidding based on your online persona.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on January 01, 2015, 05:53:38 PM
the whole point was to not assume, but rather to take the logical approach by making an honest attempt for clarification. if you had, you might have come to the conclusion that my facetious comment wasn't all that bad since it holds a lot of truth being that alien remains near and dear to the hearts of many. therefore some might actually take personal offense. instead, you took the lowbrow route of jumping to a conclusion, projecting upon it further, adding condescension, and ultimately being a sore loser by not admitting to your shortcomings. great job living up to the worst stereotype of a message board poster! you also dashed my hopes that the intelligence level here would improve in 2015 especially since tracer has been absent. yay.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on January 01, 2015, 05:55:13 PM
p.s. sorry slappers for the thread derailment. homeboy seems like he's just going to continue on and on and on...
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 01, 2015, 05:59:01 PM
again, how would i not be making a "grand assumption" by assuming you were kidding? i know you wrote a lot but im asking a simple question.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on January 01, 2015, 06:01:36 PM
here we go again. running me in circles. i already responded to that. you seek clarification. it's pretty simple, really.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 01, 2015, 06:08:51 PM
im not the one who said i made an assumption you person. i didnt assume anything, in fact it would be making more of an assumption to think you were kidding than to take what you said at face value.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: shit_for_brains on January 01, 2015, 06:12:03 PM
Shut up.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 01, 2015, 06:13:26 PM
if you wanna pm me iceman, im fine with that. either way, id prefer that you explain to me where i made an assumption by taking what you said literally.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: GoodguyEh on January 01, 2015, 06:16:35 PM
I get a sense that everyone in this thread is trying to quit smoking for their resolution and just needs to take a few deep breaths
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on January 01, 2015, 06:17:52 PM
aww that's cute. your frustration is making you resort to name calling. how endearing.

you don't have to say you made an assumption to actually make an assumption! haha that is absolutely ridiculous! you gotta do better my man. you did assume i was making an entitled statement. duh. we already went over this. the intelligent way to go about it would be to realize that the face value of words are meaningless, rather context and intent are everything. and if you don't know for sure what the context or intent of one's statement may be, then either seek clarification or give it the benefit of the doubt or just leave it alone.

or you could just jump to a conclusion and make an ass out of yourself. then you can make an even bigger ass out of yourself by showing you're a sore loser.

p.s. stop digging yourself into a hole man. none of this would have ever happened if you didn't project that bad attitude my way. lighten up. it's a new year. let's make it positive. besides, we should be making up conspiracy theories instead of having this pointless argument.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Still Tippin on January 01, 2015, 06:21:19 PM
Has there ever been a successful relaunch of a company?

As much as I love the old AWS, just leave it and move on...
1. plan b
2. agreed. what's the point anymore?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 01, 2015, 06:26:50 PM
aww that's cute. your frustration is making you resort to name calling. how endearing.

you don't have to say you made an assumption to actually make an assumption! haha that is absolutely ridiculous! you gotta do better my man. you did assume i was making an entitled statement. duh. we already went over this. the intelligent way to go about it would be to realize that the face value of words are meaningless, rather context and intent are everything. and if you don't know for sure what the context or intent of one's statement may be, then either seek clarification or give it the benefit of the doubt or just leave it alone.

or you could just jump to a conclusion and make an ass out of yourself. then you can make an even bigger ass out of yourself by showing you're a sore loser.

p.s. stop digging yourself into a hole man. none of this would have ever happened if you didn't project that bad attitude my way. lighten up. it's a new year. let's make it positive. besides, we should be making up conspiracy theories instead of having this pointless argument.
man you already repeatedly insulted me, and you started this shit by intentionally deceiving me after it was clear i didnt realize you were joking.
ive already explained why the context suggested you could easily be serious, dont give me that bullshit lesson on words.
if you think that it is completely ridiculous that someone would say "ill never forgive them" for potentially ruining aws, you need to spend more time on this site. there is no reason for me to assume you were kidding.
statements generally are treated as literal unless you are given a reason to assume otherwise. you gave no reason.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Still Tippin on January 01, 2015, 06:29:19 PM
holy fuck, you guys are still going on about this? what's that one saying about winning arguments on the internet again or whatever?

all anyone wants from this thread is unverified rumors, just spew some o' dat.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on January 01, 2015, 06:38:55 PM
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aww that's cute. your frustration is making you resort to name calling. how endearing.

you don't have to say you made an assumption to actually make an assumption! haha that is absolutely ridiculous! you gotta do better my man. you did assume i was making an entitled statement. duh. we already went over this. the intelligent way to go about it would be to realize that the face value of words are meaningless, rather context and intent are everything. and if you don't know for sure what the context or intent of one's statement may be, then either seek clarification or give it the benefit of the doubt or just leave it alone.

or you could just jump to a conclusion and make an ass out of yourself. then you can make an even bigger ass out of yourself by showing you're a sore loser.

p.s. stop digging yourself into a hole man. none of this would have ever happened if you didn't project that bad attitude my way. lighten up. it's a new year. let's make it positive. besides, we should be making up conspiracy theories instead of having this pointless argument.
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man you already repeatedly insulted me, and you started this shit by intentionally deceiving me after it was clear i didnt realize you were joking.
ive already explained why the context suggested you could easily be serious, dont give me that bullshit lesson on words.
if you think that it is completely ridiculous that someone would say "ill never forgive them" for potentially ruining aws, you need to spend more time on this site. there is no reason for me to assume you were kidding.
statements generally are treated as literal unless you are given a reason to assume otherwise. you gave no reason.
like i said previously, you didn't deserve a sincere answer since you didn't ask a sincere question. if you had been sincere you wouldn't have gotten set up like that. but you refuse to take responsibility for the initial interjection of condescension, and, amusingly, you don't like dealing with the repercussions of it either.
it's not my fault that you take the lazy minded approach by choosing to generalize all of us, rather than being logical, and hence, cautious in your reading into posters and their words. so don't complain to me that you got what was coming to you. now, can we stop clogging up the thread. we have important speculating to get to. if you feel the need to pointlessly argue further, please do it by private message.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on January 01, 2015, 06:39:27 PM
holy fuck, you guys are still going on about this? what's that one saying about winning arguments on the internet again or whatever?

all anyone wants from this thread is unverified rumors, just spew some o' dat.

true dat.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: foley_ on January 02, 2015, 06:43:14 AM
http://instagram.com/p/xWtqy2kpFe/ (http://instagram.com/p/xWtqy2kpFe/)

Posting more random splices on instagram a few mins ago.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on January 02, 2015, 08:54:34 AM
They just tweeted this.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B6PUHi4IUAAjkZF.jpg)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: tobey on January 02, 2015, 09:49:59 AM
holy fuck, you guys are still going on about this? what's that one saying about winning arguments on the internet again or whatever?

all anyone wants from this thread is unverified rumors, just spew some o' dat.


I think its " Arguing with someone over the internet is like being in the Special Olympics, you may win..... but you're still regular"

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Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Early Hokus Pokus on January 02, 2015, 03:52:21 PM
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No ones reading that run on sentence paragraph mess.
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Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: hufs calve muscles on January 02, 2015, 04:23:59 PM
I just want Alien to die a peaceful death. Please.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: ungzilla on January 02, 2015, 04:28:27 PM
the sexual tension in here is unbelievable
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Robert Baratheon on January 02, 2015, 06:49:50 PM
If Powell and Santa Cruz, whom haven't been relevant since the late 80s, can still sell boards then Alien can certainly comeback. This small company thing will cannibalize itself soon enough. 13 year old kids that pay full price for decks don't care about Gilbert's (or Olson's, or Dill's, or Alv's) micro hipster board brand.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: The Ghost of Lenny Kirk on January 02, 2015, 07:46:09 PM
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Is chad bowers making these decisions or someone else ?
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Chad Bowers is heading up 'Mother' with Gilbert, Jake, Tyler and Omar and has no affiliation with the new Alien Workshop.


thanks. this whole thing is pretty crazy. i had high hopes for a workshop redux, but without bowers it makes me feel queasy. i hope mike hill got his groove back or something, that'd be pretty cool. 
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: pizzafliptofakie on January 02, 2015, 07:47:47 PM
Stop, stop he's already dead (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAUY1J8KizU#)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: GershonSweaty on January 03, 2015, 02:50:34 AM
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If Powell and Santa Cruz, whom haven't been relevant since the late 80s, can still sell boards then Alien can certainly comeback. This small company thing will cannibalize itself soon enough. 13 year old kids that pay full price for decks don't care about Gilbert's (or Olson's, or Dill's, or Alv's) micro hipster board brand.
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I wouldn't be so sure on a comeback based on the history of those companies. Santa Cruz whored themselves out with soft goods; Alien already tried that and it didn't work.

Look at some of the (IG) figures related to these newer brands: Polar has almost 100K followers (I couldn't believe it either). Enjoi has about the same amount, and Alien only has 2/3s of that. Polar isn't going anywhere, and may not even be considered small anymore. FA hasn't posted a single photo, yet they have 10K followers. Then there are the smaller brands who have strong support in their local area. If Mother is going to be based out of Ohio, what chance does Alien have?

Even so, it all boils down to how everything is run behind the scenes.

Polar is by no means 'micro' in fact I'd say it's rise to popularity was faster than Palace. It is arguably the best selling board brand in most European countries and Britain. Your 13 year old demographic that supposedly pays full price for boards does not exist here. They will either spend the least amount possible or they will be extremely brand loyal and pay what they have to.
Excuse the pun but the situation is completely polarised big brands will exist if they have the financial backing of big business just becaus e they can, but currently 'small' brands are doing well because the consumer has become more conscious , and thanks to the Internet, able to purchase what they want ~exactly~ with absolutely no compromise. If Alien returns it may do well I agree that it's legacy is strong and most importantly held incredible dear by all but you cannot fight excitement and mystery when your core market is jaded and often bored with what already exists.
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Post by: Jares on January 03, 2015, 06:42:01 AM
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If Powell and Santa Cruz, whom haven't been relevant since the late 80s, can still sell boards then Alien can certainly comeback. This small company thing will cannibalize itself soon enough. 13 year old kids that pay full price for decks don't care about Gilbert's (or Olson's, or Dill's, or Alv's) micro hipster board brand.
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I wouldn't be so sure on a comeback based on the history of those companies. Santa Cruz whored themselves out with soft goods; Alien already tried that and it didn't work.

Look at some of the (IG) figures related to these newer brands: Polar has almost 100K followers (I couldn't believe it either). Enjoi has about the same amount, and Alien only has 2/3s of that. Polar isn't going anywhere, and may not even be considered small anymore. FA hasn't posted a single photo, yet they have 10K followers. Then there are the smaller brands who have strong support in their local area. If Mother is going to be based out of Ohio, what chance does Alien have?

Even so, it all boils down to how everything is run behind the scenes.
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Polar is by no means 'micro' in fact I'd say it's rise to popularity was faster than Palace. It is arguably the best selling board brand in most European countries and Britain. Your 13 year old demographic that supposedly pays full price for boards does not exist here. They will either spend the least amount possible or they will be extremely brand loyal and pay what they have to.
Excuse the pun but the situation is completely polarised big brands will exist if they have the financial backing of big business just becaus e they can, but currently 'small' brands are doing well because the consumer has become more conscious , and thanks to the Internet, able to purchase what they want ~exactly~ with absolutely no compromise. If Alien returns it may do well I agree that it's legacy is strong and most importantly held incredible dear by all but you cannot fight excitement and mystery when your core market is jaded and often bored with what already exists.

^Pretty much.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: BuddyBaker14 on January 03, 2015, 07:54:12 AM
Sorry if this has already been posted, but I didn't read through the whole thread to check.  Just saw this...wonder what's planned for 2015.
http://skateboarding.transworld.net/videos/alien-workshop-memory-malfunction/ (http://skateboarding.transworld.net/videos/alien-workshop-memory-malfunction/)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Robert Baratheon on January 03, 2015, 12:38:35 PM
I'm not rooting against them, I think one or two may emerge and stay on for 10+ years. I just don't think that one board brand for every three pro skaters is sustainable. I also question the staying power of brands that don't have A and B-list pros. I just went to the Palace, Welcome, and Polar websites. Polar and Palace don't have team members listed. Welcome does and I only recognized one rider. The kid that was kicked off Huf for riding for Welcome instead of Enjoi.

I'm down for a shake up. Why not? But I'm curious to see if it sticks.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: GoodguyEh on January 03, 2015, 07:03:08 PM
http://instagram.com/p/xWtqy2kpFe/ (http://instagram.com/p/xWtqy2kpFe/)

Posting more random splices on instagram a few mins ago.
they've been posting some pretty wack shit recently, even for aws standards.....
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Spaced Cadet on January 03, 2015, 07:27:01 PM
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http://instagram.com/p/xWtqy2kpFe/ (http://instagram.com/p/xWtqy2kpFe/)

Posting more random splices on instagram a few mins ago.
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they've been posting some pretty wack shit recently, even for aws standards.....

They've literally only posted splices of the video they uploaded with the only exception being the pic of the lever being turned to "ON". So what exactly is the "wack shit"? If you mean the video then you obviously haven't seen an alien video before.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: decent on January 04, 2015, 01:37:21 AM
Before we get into the meat and potatoes gentlemen. I'd really like to take this time to talk about
 some of the past team riders and future marketing development. After we cross examine a few, let's go back and study the review questions before starting the final draft. Let's start off with Tyler Bledsoe. He's from
Oregon and his parents divorced when he was 6. He got a skateboard around then and entered tampa
am when he was 11. His style, technique, and consistency have gotten him numerous video parts including
his Mind Field part in which his skating was matched to a thom yorke Modeselektor song called the white flash
which really brought out the development and overall being of the 2008 blockbuster hit. Since then Tyler has been
taking it easy. Feeding the cat and going grocery shopping are high on his list. Second off we have a Jason Dill who
actually went off and started his own company called Fuckin Awesome. With controversial graphics such as black jesus
and black woman with hankerchief, we have really gotten in depth to the mind of an aging skateboarder. His daily life includes buying coffee and cigarettes, skating to lockwood(close footing) and pigeon toed. over the years he's seemed to build an immunity
to the corporate machine and strict life code on the tv guide broadcasting system. Third off we have a Anthony Van Engelen.
Anthony was raised in Virginia and was taught to believe that the white race was the dominant race as well. His father would
drive him to the masons temple and let him skate in the parking lot. Anthony eventually became hooked to the act of skateboarding
and moved to california to try out his new talent. When he got there he met a few strange faces and became a drug user. After weeks of abuse and no sleep he got clean and vowed himself completely to skateboarding. He called his sponsors that day and told them to
meet him at Rincon so he could finish some business. Next we have an Omar Salazar, he was raised in Lake Minitaunka and enjoys a proper wheat crust with his cream cheese. He started skating as a child and quickly got scooped up by Stacy Peralta. They toured the country and in every city he went he stacked clips. That would eventually be his First Love footage. Unfortunately during the filming, omar stubbed his pinky toe and it never has healed. he talks about it in the Mind Field extras. Next off Josh Kalis, Josh is a simple man, a man who enjoys walking through nature,feeding birds,and fixing up the trails right above his house.  He was raised in Philadelphia, and was a wholesome school boy until he found his first skateboard. His parents didn't approve so they sent him to Military School where he learned how to tie knots and catch fish. When he got out 4 years later  he went back to Philly to skate and
because of his training he would skate all through the night, all day long, no stopping, no eating for years. It wasn't until he met Bill Strobeck that he started smoking weed and eventually sitting down on occasion. Together they filmed video parts  and  tagged teamed girls all the way to California where Josh got really into LSD and started talking to himself. these days you can find him out in the woods behind los angeles. Talking to himself, with a glimmer of light in his right eye. Next off we have Mikey taylor. Mikey is a suave man. He was raised in Nova Scotia where he learned to fight Japanese tanks and eat pretzels. Unfortunately under the immigration rule 607 we cannot tell you anything more of his backround. Next off heath Kirchart. heath was an all american child. He played baseball, he played cowboys and Indians with the other children. That is, until the day he got a skateboard. It's weird, that somethings in life have a magnetic hold on you, somethings really reach out grab you, and never let you go. He wouldn't come home at night, wouldn't go to church. His pastor thought he was possessed so they baptized him and nothing worked. These days you can find him shopping on Fashion island, eating pinkberry, instagramming, and fighting Asian women. Now that we have gotten a little backround on some of the team riders. What can we learn about the future of AWS?

Will we be expecting another full length?

Will Mike Hill be involved?

At what age does smoked gouda become invaluable?

During this resurrection can we expect B roll footage and Electronic music?

Who else can we expect on the team?

Will the molds and genres transition well with the new brand?

Thanks for your time guys. I'll be in the Photos/video thread if you need me.

Feel free to PM me also.

kurt vonnegut? is that you?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: decent on January 04, 2015, 01:47:33 AM
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I think its " Arguing with someone over the internet is like being in the Special Olympics, you may win..... but you're still regular"

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People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks. Years later, a doctor will tell me that I have an I.Q. of 48 and am what some people call mentally regular.
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Post by: OopsPoops on January 04, 2015, 03:22:04 PM
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I think its " Arguing with someone over the internet is like being in the Special Olympics, you may win..... but you're still regular"

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People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks. Years later, a doctor will tell me that I have an I.Q. of 48 and am what some people call mentally regular.

Great ability to quote Brick Tamlin from Anchorman
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: ROCKxADIO420 on January 04, 2015, 04:18:14 PM
shots fired
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Post by: GarbageMan on January 04, 2015, 05:12:28 PM
This thread is trash
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: BraveUlysses on January 04, 2015, 05:56:13 PM
This thread is trash

Aren't you responsible for cleaning it up?
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Post by: GarbageMan on January 04, 2015, 06:18:24 PM
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This thread is trash

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Aren't you responsible for cleaning it up?

This thread is beyond cleansing
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: waltercronkite on January 04, 2015, 07:23:40 PM
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This thread is trash

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Aren't you responsible for cleaning it up?
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This thread is beyond cleansing

Then your efforts are no longer needed sir. You know where the door is, see yourself out.  8)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Oprah Winfrey on January 04, 2015, 08:16:32 PM
Who is this supposed team of ams?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 04, 2015, 08:27:09 PM
these are the rumored guys ive heard (minus 1 rail chomper kid from new york whose name i forget):
brandon nguyen, joey guevara, paul liliani, lee yankou
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: sms_b on January 04, 2015, 08:29:49 PM
I've got a dick and a vagina. It (they) were installed not by a team, but by an entity called the alien workshop. I think it was captured to video and it's coming out later this year. Title: "Full-length Splice"

 
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: pile on January 04, 2015, 08:31:42 PM
yankou back to am? or the only pro?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 04, 2015, 08:33:43 PM
^if he went pro i missed it or forgot. never seen a lee yankou board before
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Berky on January 04, 2015, 08:34:33 PM
these are the rumored guys ive heard (minus 1 rail chomper kid from new york whose name i forget):
brandon nguyen, joey guevara, paul liliani, lee yankou
Frankie Spears?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: snowman600 on January 04, 2015, 09:03:11 PM
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1012958_808030325930113_8228272497948989874_n.jpg?oh=a67f4bf4570c120815f96ce8aefbdcf3&oe=5521041E)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: S.E. on January 04, 2015, 09:06:30 PM
(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1012958_808030325930113_8228272497948989874_n.jpg?oh=a67f4bf4570c120815f96ce8aefbdcf3&oe=5521041E)

is it bad that i dont care?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: 4wheels on January 04, 2015, 09:24:24 PM

is it bad that i dont care?
yes
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 04, 2015, 10:05:21 PM
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these are the rumored guys ive heard (minus 1 rail chomper kid from new york whose name i forget):
brandon nguyen, joey guevara, paul liliani, lee yankou
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Frankie Spears?
thanks, that's the one.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: doublesteveburger on January 04, 2015, 10:39:32 PM
2015 is going to be even weirder than last year, I can't wait.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Makaveli on January 05, 2015, 06:36:20 AM
never got why so many ppl liked alien, and i don't get why so many ppl get butt hurt about it coming back. pretty gay if you ask me
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: JB on January 05, 2015, 06:47:21 AM
Everyone was so stoked when habitat came back on tum veto, but alien gets announced a few months later and people are bummed. This all makes total sense.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: OopsPoops on January 05, 2015, 06:53:09 AM
^if he went pro i missed it or forgot. never seen a lee yankou board before

Allegedly, his board was ready to go for Think just before they shut down.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Leaky McBurnside on January 05, 2015, 07:29:47 AM
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(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1012958_808030325930113_8228272497948989874_n.jpg?oh=a67f4bf4570c120815f96ce8aefbdcf3&oe=5521041E)
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is it bad that i dont care?

No. Its not bad you dont care. It lived, it died, we mourned. We moved on.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: tbmersh on January 05, 2015, 07:31:46 AM
the comment made me laugh out loud
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Swithflip on January 05, 2015, 07:39:19 AM
Everyone was so stoked when habitat came back on tum veto, but alien gets announced a few months later and people are bummed. This all makes total sense.

Habitat has already broken one day? Or were part of Tum Yeto?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: bryan__7k on January 05, 2015, 07:47:29 AM
tank trap (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfF6ZwogSu4#)

almost seems like they're trying a bit too hard for that "classic alien" aesthetic
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: the snake on January 05, 2015, 07:49:21 AM
i broke my alien deck saturday...sign of the destiny ?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: professional on January 05, 2015, 08:16:34 AM
There's an interview with Tum Yeto's international sales manager about Alien and what they have planned going forward. No team list though.

http://tbpnews.com/alien-workshop-joins-tum-yeto/ (http://tbpnews.com/alien-workshop-joins-tum-yeto/)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: GAY on January 05, 2015, 09:26:43 AM
never got why so many ppl liked alien, and i don't get why so many ppl get butt hurt about it coming back. pretty gay if you ask me

Makaveli is right about this, guys.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: able on January 05, 2015, 09:56:18 AM
never got why so many ppl liked alien, and i don't get why so many ppl get butt hurt about it coming back. pretty gay if you ask me

People liked alien cause they had a sick TEAM (plus the aesthetics). People are not as stoked on the return cause that sick TEAM is gone.  :'(
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: JB on January 05, 2015, 10:11:26 AM
There's an interview with Tum Yeto's international sales manager about Alien and what they have planned going forward. No team list though.

http://tbpnews.com/alien-workshop-joins-tum-yeto/ (http://tbpnews.com/alien-workshop-joins-tum-yeto/)


from what i got out of that, this sounds pretty sick and im excited for whats to come. as long as they dont fuck up the team, but it sounds like the dudes in charge should be able to take care of it well.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Monkey_Mcpott on January 05, 2015, 10:27:35 AM
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never got why so many ppl liked alien, and i don't get why so many ppl get butt hurt about it coming back. pretty gay if you ask me
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People liked alien cause they had a sick TEAM (plus the aesthetics). People are not as stoked on the return cause that sick TEAM is gone.  :'(

I was never much of an Alien fan growing up in LA. It just wasn't as big here as say compared to the east coast. So I'm sure growing up Alien/Habitat was to the east coast what Girl/Chocolate was to LA.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Hash Slinging Slasher on January 05, 2015, 11:34:44 AM
Graphics are looking pretty lame/bad
http://instagram.com/p/xe9nBJCp-s/?modal=true (http://instagram.com/p/xe9nBJCp-s/?modal=true)
*sad face emoji*
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Prince Nelson on January 05, 2015, 11:44:38 AM
Graphics are looking pretty lame/bad
http://instagram.com/p/xe9nBJCp-s/?modal=true (http://instagram.com/p/xe9nBJCp-s/?modal=true)
*sad face emoji*

Not terrible, but not great either. I like the Future I.D. board.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Aatila on January 05, 2015, 11:47:20 AM
shit really looks no different to me
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: DISTANT RUMOURS on January 05, 2015, 11:49:30 AM
Can someone hook me up with the emails of the art department of tumyeto or Mike Hill directly?
i have graphics laying around that Omar and even Don Pendelton really liked...

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: StabMasterArson on January 05, 2015, 12:05:12 PM
[email protected]

[email protected]
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: bryan__7k on January 05, 2015, 12:09:23 PM
(http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/10914590_548199061950483_106217890_n.jpg)

(http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/10895303_597982900302403_2034153008_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: bryan__7k on January 05, 2015, 12:09:59 PM
the mock death board looks pretty righteous
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Aatila on January 05, 2015, 12:18:40 PM
i like those human error boards. low-key this is pretty cool.  If they can bring back to east coast roots than that would we be dope. its a washing of all the hipsters that made it a ca brand. except its being distributed from ca
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Coconut Lotion on January 05, 2015, 01:30:44 PM
Am I the only one feelin that black securing your future board ?

Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Hash Slinging Slasher on January 05, 2015, 02:31:00 PM
Am I the only one feelin that black securing your future board ?


Nah, that one's pretty cool. I guess the only ones I'm really not feeling are the numb and dumb and by all means decks, which is a good thing.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Paco Supreme on January 05, 2015, 02:32:27 PM
the mock death board looks pretty righteous
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: foley_ on January 05, 2015, 02:32:48 PM
i find it pretty interesting that Chris Carter has chosen not to rejoin given that the workshop had been run by him and Mike Hill since day one, must be feeling off about it if he chose not to jump back in. i'm pretty sure Benny Maglinao is now filming for FA and Greg Hunt is obviously working on the Vans video, which leaves a pretty big gap in the strong filming/editing aesthetic they had but the graphics from agenda that jenkem put up seem promising. i could see myself buying one or two which is more than i could say for BA's first drop with 3D and their direction seems to have progressed. Brennan Conroy as new TM does sound like a good move though. Eagerly awaiting the announcement of the full team in march.
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Post by: Iceman on January 05, 2015, 05:39:09 PM
If they can bring back to east coast roots than that would we be dope.
this ^^^

also it'll be cool if habitat and alien unite their brands again in the near future.
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Post by: White Owl on January 05, 2015, 06:39:47 PM
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If they can bring back to east coast roots than that would we be dope.
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this ^^^

also it'll be cool if habitat and alien unite their brands again in the near future.

that would be amazing. thats what i loved about mosaic.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: violentpizza on January 05, 2015, 06:45:07 PM
Im feelin these. Not enough to buy them though. In a post 9/11 world, these are a bit too much.
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Post by: Spaced Cadet on January 05, 2015, 07:59:47 PM
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Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Droopy McGrass on January 05, 2015, 08:21:25 PM
Alien was never "east coast". It was a proudly midwestern company, with the very Southern Californian Neil Blender providing at least half of their original direction, and I'd say arguably more.

And if you're just talking about "Timecode" era-Alien, well, that was just a couple year blip. People act like the hip-hop era of Alien is its true roots and defining moment, when in reality the D/AVE-era was really just a return in the general direction of its white, suburban, actual Blender/Claar/Pitre beginnings.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Droopy McGrass on January 05, 2015, 08:34:09 PM
And Brennan Conroy's a fuckin' dork. Him and Castrucci are responsible for tailoring the Habitat team, a company that if not quite Silverstar, at least actually had "raw" east coast roots in the beginning, towards the twee-ass finger-picking, point-and-shoot, mid-century kitsch, Wes Anderson hellhole cliche that it became for a few years. Conroy's the dude who jokinging/not-jokingly tried to get Silas to trade in his size L tees for mediums and can make you a skate company for the TOMS demographic. Alien's team is gonna SUCK. The all-Canadian am rumors make a lot of sense now.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Droopy McGrass on January 05, 2015, 08:43:18 PM
Lastly, I love Alien to pieces but it's time is done. It's been done, and it's dissolution, however awkward and unplanned, was good timing. Mike Hill was the Peter Sidlauskas of '89, introducing contemporary and popular art aesthetics to skateboarding as "new", and it's like if "from the people that brought you Bronze Hardware" tried to start an avante grade skateboard hardware company in 2040. You have a creative window with shit like that; it was called "your time". Unfortunately, you can't bring your college rock-era, cutting-edge graphic design/political commentary talents on tour to crank out the classics like J and Lou and Murph can.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: ice nine on January 05, 2015, 08:55:28 PM
^fabo was way before bronze
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: 4wheels on January 05, 2015, 09:05:20 PM
Conroy's the dude who jokinging/not-jokingly tried to get Silas to trade in his size L tees for mediums
that was castrucci
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: augustmoon on January 05, 2015, 09:09:08 PM
skateboarding.  where the difference between a medium and a large t shirt is a BIG deal. 
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: S.E. on January 06, 2015, 12:21:42 AM
skateboarding.  where the difference between a medium and a large t shirt is a BIG deal. 

sad isnt it?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: casper on January 06, 2015, 12:39:46 AM
Lastly, I love Alien to pieces but it's time is done. It's been done, and it's dissolution, however awkward and unplanned, was good timing. Mike Hill was the Peter Sidlauskas of '89, introducing contemporary and popular art aesthetics to skateboarding as "new", and it's like if "from the people that brought you Bronze Hardware" tried to start an avante grade skateboard hardware company in 2040. You have a creative window with shit like that; it was called "your time". Unfortunately, you can't bring your college rock-era, cutting-edge graphic design/political commentary talents on tour to crank out the classics like J and Lou and Murph can.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: crobar on January 06, 2015, 02:04:25 AM
Love these new graphics. super dark vibe. You can tell theres a lot of anger and regret and emotion behind the shit.
They have that fuck-the-world-emotional-outcast-social-phobia vibe i have been looking for.
Literally the opposite of that rob and bigg board that came out in 2010 at pac sun.....
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: heritage on January 06, 2015, 05:05:24 AM
Droopy McGrass's usual butthurt nonsensical hating

(http://replygif.net/i/347.gif)

Everything you've ever posted is throwing shade on someone else.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Oprah Winfrey on January 06, 2015, 08:43:49 AM
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Droopy McGrass's usual butthurt nonsensical hating
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(http://replygif.net/i/347.gif)

Everything you've ever posted is throwing shade on someone else.

your sig is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: busted-knee on January 06, 2015, 09:36:56 AM
Love these new graphics. super dark vibe. You can tell theres a lot of anger and regret and emotion behind the shit.
They have that fuck-the-world-emotional-outcast-social-phobia vibe i have been looking for.
Literally the opposite of that rob and bigg board that came out in 2010 at pac sun.....

So, you're saying you like AW for returning to its original aesthetic?!?

If Hill can get Heath back aboard then all the hate will disappear quickly. I'm still hoping that this could happen.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: HHH on January 06, 2015, 09:38:52 AM
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Love these new graphics. super dark vibe. You can tell theres a lot of anger and regret and emotion behind the shit.
They have that fuck-the-world-emotional-outcast-social-phobia vibe i have been looking for.
Literally the opposite of that rob and bigg board that came out in 2010 at pac sun.....
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So, you're saying you like AW for returning to its original aesthetic?!?

If Hill can get Heath back aboard then all the hate will disappear quickly. I'm still hoping that this could happen.

Isn't Heath like chilling on a beach and sipping a cocktail?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on January 06, 2015, 10:24:00 AM
here comes droopy making a fool out of himself again.

alien may have midwest and cali roots, but the heyday of alien is firmly east coast. and no, timecode was not an east coast video anomaly. the much celebrated photosynthesis only had two parts from alien team riders who were NOT living on the east coast. more over, conroy had nothing to do with the tailoring of the habitat team as he entered the picture years later. finally, as 4 wheels pointed out, castrucci made the tshirt joke.

whether you support the return of alien or not makes no difference to me. but if you spit out revisionist horseshit you're gonna get called on it.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: trillytrill on January 06, 2015, 10:54:37 AM
heath is great and all but i don't get people's attachment of him to alien workshop. i always thought him, berra, and arto were off brand for alien. would be way sicker to re-abduct kalis and let him run the show
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Monkey_Mcpott on January 06, 2015, 11:09:46 AM
heath is great and all but i don't people's attachment of him to alien workshop. i always thought him, berra, and arto were off brand for alien. would be way sicker to re-abduct kalis and let him run the show

Kalis was good on Alien, But he was always meant to be on DGK.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: SHARPSHOOTER on January 06, 2015, 11:14:36 AM
Being in my early 20s and not seeing many skate videos when I started, I never got the hype about AWS. I always thought the graphics were corny and kiddish. Present day, I like the older videos, but I still don't like the graphics. Those new ones are basically the same as the old stuff I didn't like.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Leaky McBurnside on January 06, 2015, 12:20:59 PM
Being in my early 20s and not seeing many skate videos when I started, I never got the hype about AWS. I always thought the graphics were corny and kiddish. Present day, I like the older videos, but I still don't like the graphics. Those new ones are basically the same as the old stuff I didn't like.

the creativity at AWS took a significant hit the day Hill demanded that Pendleton be clipped. The graphics that are being shown at Agenda are rehash/ cut and paste of old graphics. Unfortunately, I feel that they have gravely over estimated peoples attachment to the brand.
If it doesn't sell and perform at retail, the funeral pyres will be far smaller the second time around. No MTV to drive sales... Sheeple, eh?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: virginsiloveem on January 06, 2015, 12:27:33 PM
no one from the og team....confirmed "rob" wooten and lee yankou......gonna be bad....blueprint 2.0 type shit
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: natenola forever on January 06, 2015, 12:31:11 PM
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Love these new graphics. super dark vibe. You can tell theres a lot of anger and regret and emotion behind the shit.
They have that fuck-the-world-emotional-outcast-social-phobia vibe i have been looking for.
Literally the opposite of that rob and bigg board that came out in 2010 at pac sun.....
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So, you're saying you like AW for returning to its original aesthetic?!?

If Hill can get Heath back aboard then all the hate will disappear quickly. I'm still hoping that this could happen.
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Isn't Heath like chilling on a beach and sipping a cocktail?
Friend in La told me he actually works a job somewhere.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: yungthug on January 06, 2015, 12:33:15 PM
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Love these new graphics. super dark vibe. You can tell theres a lot of anger and regret and emotion behind the shit.
They have that fuck-the-world-emotional-outcast-social-phobia vibe i have been looking for.
Literally the opposite of that rob and bigg board that came out in 2010 at pac sun.....
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So, you're saying you like AW for returning to its original aesthetic?!?

If Hill can get Heath back aboard then all the hate will disappear quickly. I'm still hoping that this could happen.
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Isn't Heath like chilling on a beach and sipping a cocktail?
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Pretty sure he's a bartender
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: trillytrill on January 06, 2015, 12:47:14 PM
Hill demanded that Pendleton be clipped.

whats the background with this?
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Post by: Gino Pappalardo on January 06, 2015, 01:06:24 PM
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If they can bring back to east coast roots than that would we be dope.
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this ^^^

also it'll be cool if habitat and alien unite their brands again in the near future.
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that would be amazing. thats what i loved about mosaic.

At the 2016 Tum Yeto Agenda Booth, Seek will be relaunched reforming with a previously board sponsor-less pro as the front man.

(http://skateboarders.le-site-du-skateboard.com/files/Mikey-Taylor-Seek-pro-model.jpg)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: doyle on January 06, 2015, 01:45:17 PM
no one from the og team....confirmed "rob" wooten and lee yankou......gonna be bad....blueprint 2.0 type shit
confirmed? i heard he was getting on heroin.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: busted-knee on January 06, 2015, 02:22:18 PM
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Isn't Heath like chilling on a beach and sipping a cocktail?
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Friend in La told me he actually works a job somewhere.
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Pretty sure he's a bartender

Isn't he the Emerica TM?

For me Heath represented the raw AW skating that the brand became known for. The brand has had some sick riders over the years. Heath was to the Mind Field Workshop era what Lennie Kirk was to the Timecode era.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Steezy Jeffrey on January 06, 2015, 02:39:29 PM
IMO art direction is so tight.. they don't need a team.

No team - just montage stuff!
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Big Baby Jesus on January 06, 2015, 02:44:57 PM
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Isn't Heath like chilling on a beach and sipping a cocktail?
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Friend in La told me he actually works a job somewhere.
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Pretty sure he's a bartender
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Isn't he the Emerica TM?

For me Heath represented the raw AW skating that the brand became known for. The brand has had some sick riders over the years. Heath was to the Mind Field Workshop era what Lennie Kirk was to the Timecode era.

He is definetly the Emerica TM. Can't remember where I saw the interview but he talks also about how he invested wisely and didn't spend frivolously. If I can find the interview ill post it. Highly doubt he'd ever have to bartend as a source of income.

Also I've been lurking since June just created an account. My names Patrick, I'm 27 and from Baltimore. And no I've never sucked dick for coke, nor am I tracer. But he has sucked dick for coke.

Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: sports on January 06, 2015, 03:34:58 PM
No team - just montage stuff!

so a montage of what?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Kanye Omari West on January 06, 2015, 03:41:52 PM
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If they can bring back to east coast roots than that would we be dope.
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this ^^^

also it'll be cool if habitat and alien unite their brands again in the near future.
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that would be amazing. thats what i loved about mosaic.
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At the 2016 Tum Yeto Agenda Booth, Seek will be relaunched reforming with a previously board sponsor-less pro as the front man.

(http://skateboarders.le-site-du-skateboard.com/files/Mikey-Taylor-Seek-pro-model.jpg)

I miss Mike Taylor being entertaining to watch. Good times.

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whats the background with this?

Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Aatila on January 06, 2015, 03:45:17 PM
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Friend in La told me he actually works a job somewhere.
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Pretty sure he's a bartender
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Isn't he the Emerica TM?

For me Heath represented the raw AW skating that the brand became known for. The brand has had some sick riders over the years. Heath was to the Mind Field Workshop era what Lennie Kirk was to the Timecode era.
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He is definetly the Emerica TM. Can't remember where I saw the interview but he talks also about how he invested wisely and didn't spend frivolously. If I can find the interview ill post it. Highly doubt he'd ever have to bartend as a source of income.

Also I've been lurking since June just created an account. My names Patrick, I'm 27 and from Baltimore. And no I've never sucked dick for coke, nor am I tracer. But he has sucked dick for coke.



he bar tends at black bar in hollywood the one atiba and few dudes own. He usually runs the outdoor patio bar when they have that open.  I seen him there a few times.  pretty intimidating guy to buy a drink from
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: yatallfreak on January 06, 2015, 03:59:34 PM
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Isn't Heath like chilling on a beach and sipping a cocktail?
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Friend in La told me he actually works a job somewhere.
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Pretty sure he's a bartender
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Isn't he the Emerica TM?

For me Heath represented the raw AW skating that the brand became known for. The brand has had some sick riders over the years. Heath was to the Mind Field Workshop era what Lennie Kirk was to the Timecode era.
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He is definetly the Emerica TM. Can't remember where I saw the interview but he talks also about how he invested wisely and didn't spend frivolously. If I can find the interview ill post it. Highly doubt he'd ever have to bartend as a source of income.

Also I've been lurking since June just created an account. My names Patrick, I'm 27 and from Baltimore. And no I've never sucked dick for coke, nor am I tracer. But he has sucked dick for coke.


He retired from being the Emerica TM a few months ago it was even in the back pages of Thrasher I think. And where is this Rob Wootton confirmed on Alien coming from? He was flow before but I've never seen anything about him being fully on with the comeback
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: iwishilivedinfinla on January 06, 2015, 06:37:28 PM
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/fb42227db18e71d49ee96bc83bf4ab27/tumblr_nhscd5D1pI1qad74xo1_1280.jpg)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Leaky McBurnside on January 06, 2015, 06:58:05 PM
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Isn't Heath like chilling on a beach and sipping a cocktail?
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Friend in La told me he actually works a job somewhere.
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Pretty sure he's a bartender
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Isn't he the Emerica TM?

For me Heath represented the raw AW skating that the brand became known for. The brand has had some sick riders over the years. Heath was to the Mind Field Workshop era what Lennie Kirk was to the Timecode era.
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He is definetly the Emerica TM. Can't remember where I saw the interview but he talks also about how he invested wisely and didn't spend frivolously. If I can find the interview ill post it. Highly doubt he'd ever have to bartend as a source of income.

Also I've been lurking since June just created an account. My names Patrick, I'm 27 and from Baltimore. And no I've never sucked dick for coke, nor am I tracer. But he has sucked dick for coke.


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he bar tends at black bar in hollywood the one atiba and few dudes own. He usually runs the outdoor patio bar when they have that open.  I seen him there a few times.  pretty intimidating guy to buy a drink from

Heath is a partner in the bar also.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Leaky McBurnside on January 06, 2015, 07:11:22 PM
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whats the background with this?

Short story, Pendleton was cranking out quality series. Team guys were asking for Pendleton artwork. Hill decided he didnt like the direction AWS was going. It was going in the Pendleton direction. Pendleton was an artist, Hill was founder. Hill wanted him gone. Short story.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Monkey_Mcpott on January 06, 2015, 07:18:08 PM
(https://33.media.tumblr.com/fb42227db18e71d49ee96bc83bf4ab27/tumblr_nhscd5D1pI1qad74xo1_1280.jpg)

This is crazy/awesome for soo many reasons.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on January 06, 2015, 07:29:22 PM
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whats the background with this?
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Short story, Pendleton was cranking out quality series. Team guys were asking for Pendleton artwork. Hill decided he didnt like the direction AWS was going. It was going in the Pendleton direction. Pendleton was an artist, Hill was founder. Hill wanted him gone. Short story.
damn, that is a huge bummer. the pendleton direction was awesome. never heard this story before.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: violentpizza on January 06, 2015, 07:32:15 PM
Heath owns a bunch of property. He just makes money off that. He's a professional landlord essentially. He co-owns black bar and I gather that he just bartends there for kicks because being bartender is pretty fun.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: violentpizza on January 06, 2015, 08:50:49 PM
I would imagine people renting from Heath aren't late on rent much, if ever.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: spool of cord on January 06, 2015, 08:56:30 PM
Everyone on here saying '2014 was the Year of the Small Brand' I just feel like maybe, just maybe more than a few of these loved small brands figured they would be appealing directly to the AWS type of skater.

I also feel like the whole Alien relaunch is happening in part to people on here complaining and crying about how much they love(d) the brand and how lame it is the way everything went down.

I don't think its a reach to say that most of the AWS fans are artsy skaters who have an eye ...that being said, if you, the artsy guy, had to choose between buying a Workshop board next week or say, a Magenta, which would you pick?

Shit is so over saturated these days, there's really not much room for these guys to come back in like this and delve back into the niche market. Am I crazy for thinking this?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Chango on January 06, 2015, 09:21:26 PM
Everyone on here saying '2014 was the Year of the Small Brand' I just feel like maybe, just maybe more than a few of these loved small brands figured they would be appealing directly to the AWS type of skater.

I also feel like the whole Alien relaunch is happening in part to people on here complaining and crying about how much they love(d) the brand and how lame it is the way everything went down.

I don't think its a reach to say that most of the AWS fans are artsy skaters who have an eye ...that being said, if you, the artsy guy, had to choose between buying a Workshop board next week or say, a Magenta, which would you pick?

Shit is so over saturated these days, there's really not much room for these guys to come back in like this and delve back into the niche market. Am I crazy for thinking this?

No, I think you're right.

Shit, I just bought this board the other day:

(http://www.parlourskatestore.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/p/o/politic_steve_durante_exalt_the_god.jpg)

Why skate an AWS that has no team (yet), when you could grab something made in the USA that supports a dude who should of been fully on AWS/Habitat years ago?

As much as I love AWS, I'd rather it not come back. I was really into Es just before they quit (and during the Accel era), but since they've come back I haven't paid any attention to them.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Aatila on January 06, 2015, 09:23:40 PM
Steve Durante was fully on habitat back then
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Spaced Cadet on January 06, 2015, 09:33:13 PM
Alien was gone for a what a year? Habitat was gone for about six months? Considering how long they've been around and how large of an impression they've made I think that time away isn't that big of deal in the long run. Too many people are living in internet time I think. I've seen more shit from former Alien guys than a lot of current pros. A lot brands might as well go on a year long hiatus because they don't contribute shit. The only thing that ruins Alien's return is Mother. If Chad hadn't taken all the other members then Alien's return would be fine and in a few months everyone would forget they ever left. I think its funny that Dill and AVE said they didn't want to take anyone from Alien except Terp and that they never wanted Alien to go under but then their old TM kind of fucks over Mike and Alien by stealing the whole remaining team (steal is probably harsher than what really happened though).

I think mother will be great based on the team alone but Alien's future is kind of up in the air now. I think the graphics will always have their share of people enjoying them (somebody is buying all those Girl OG logo boards). This new Alien could be great but I have a feeling an all am team won't last long and it will eventually just turn into an artistic outlet for Mike Hill. Personally I think without the old team that would be the best option; for Alien to be to Mike kind of what Hook-Ups is to Jeremy Klein. Just a creative outlet made for whoever wants it. If the new team doesn't work out then I say either kill it or make it a sort of art brand. Also, yes I'm a little bitter because I grew up with the brand. Alien might end up the new world industries after all and nobody wants that.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Chango on January 06, 2015, 09:41:28 PM
Steve Durante was fully on habitat back then

Sorry, I meant pro.

I can't recall any of his boards, and a quick google search didn't reveal any either. He should of been bumped up right after Inhabitants.

The only thing that ruins Alien's return is Mother. If Chad hadn't taken all the other members then Alien's return would be fine and in a few months everyone would forget they ever left. I think its funny that Dill and AVE said they didn't want to take anyone from Alien except Terp and that they never wanted Alien to go under but then their old TM kind of fucks over Mike and Alien by stealing the whole remaining team (steal is probably harsher than what really happened though).

Hopefully people realise this. Some of my friends love to hate on Dill/Ave for ruining Alien (you too, Gipper). Alien's situation just seem messed up for so long.  All I want back is Habitat footwear.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: StabMasterArson on January 06, 2015, 09:49:14 PM
Now that Aws is through Tum Yeto, I'd love to see Ed do a graphic for them.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: 360 frip on January 06, 2015, 10:59:51 PM
Alien was gone for a what a year? Habitat was gone for about six months? Considering how long they've been around and how large of an impression they've made I think that time away isn't that big of deal in the long run. Too many people are living in internet time I think. I've seen more shit from former Alien guys than a lot of current pros. A lot brands might as well go on a year long hiatus because they don't contribute shit. The only thing that ruins Alien's return is Mother. If Chad hadn't taken all the other members then Alien's return would be fine and in a few months everyone would forget they ever left. I think its funny that Dill and AVE said they didn't want to take anyone from Alien except Terp and that they never wanted Alien to go under but then their old TM kind of fucks over Mike and Alien by stealing the whole remaining team (steal is probably harsher than what really happened though).

I think mother will be great based on the team alone but Alien's future is kind of up in the air now. I think the graphics will always have their share of people enjoying them (somebody is buying all those Girl OG logo boards). This new Alien could be great but I have a feeling an all am team won't last long and it will eventually just turn into an artistic outlet for Mike Hill. Personally I think without the old team that would be the best option; for Alien to be to Mike kind of what Hook-Ups is to Jeremy Klein. Just a creative outlet made for whoever wants it. If the new team doesn't work out then I say either kill it or make it a sort of art brand. Also, yes I'm a little bitter because I grew up with the brand. Alien might end up the new world industries after all and nobody wants that.

This is where they are headed.

Dill also took Dylan, Piscopops from the love of his life, The Workshop. 
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: spool of cord on January 06, 2015, 11:03:03 PM
I've bought and paid for in full 3 of steve durante's pro boards since he jumped ship

alien won't become the next world industries and you can thank tum yeto for that

ed probably won't ever draw a graphic for them either
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: 360 frip on January 06, 2015, 11:20:03 PM
I've bought and paid for in full 3 of steve durante's pro boards since he jumped ship

alien won't become the next world industries and you can thank tum yeto for that

ed probably won't ever draw a graphic for them either

May be the next Foundation then, a fate worse than death?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: DannyDee on January 06, 2015, 11:35:48 PM
Heath owns a bunch of property. He just makes money off that. He's a professional landlord essentially. He co-owns black bar and I gather that he just bartends there for kicks because being bartender is pretty fun.
Also saves them hiring an employee, he also was a Pizza delivery quy just for the experience.
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Short story, Pendleton was cranking out quality series. Team guys were asking for Pendleton artwork. Hill decided he didnt like the direction AWS was going. It was going in the Pendleton direction. Pendleton was an artist, Hill was founder. Hill wanted him gone. Short story.
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damn, that is a huge bummer. the pendleton direction was awesome. never heard this story before.
I always heard he left because Element offered him substantial raise from what he was making at workshop.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: max power on January 06, 2015, 11:51:11 PM
the new graphics are terrible. if this is any indication of what it's going to be, it's just a continuation of what it was before it died. at least it had a team back then.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Leaky McBurnside on January 07, 2015, 01:51:26 AM
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whats the background with this?
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Short story, Pendleton was cranking out quality series. Team guys were asking for Pendleton artwork. Hill decided he didnt like the direction AWS was going. It was going in the Pendleton direction. Pendleton was an artist, Hill was founder. Hill wanted him gone. Short story.
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damn, that is a huge bummer. the pendleton direction was awesome. never heard this story before.
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I always heard he left because Element offered him substantial raise from what he was making at workshop.

Element was a landing pad after he got let go from AWS.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: somedudefromnj on January 07, 2015, 06:15:13 AM
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Alien was gone for a what a year? Habitat was gone for about six months? Considering how long they've been around and how large of an impression they've made I think that time away isn't that big of deal in the long run. Too many people are living in internet time I think. I've seen more shit from former Alien guys than a lot of current pros. A lot brands might as well go on a year long hiatus because they don't contribute shit. The only thing that ruins Alien's return is Mother. If Chad hadn't taken all the other members then Alien's return would be fine and in a few months everyone would forget they ever left. I think its funny that Dill and AVE said they didn't want to take anyone from Alien except Terp and that they never wanted Alien to go under but then their old TM kind of fucks over Mike and Alien by stealing the whole remaining team (steal is probably harsher than what really happened though).

I think mother will be great based on the team alone but Alien's future is kind of up in the air now. I think the graphics will always have their share of people enjoying them (somebody is buying all those Girl OG logo boards). This new Alien could be great but I have a feeling an all am team won't last long and it will eventually just turn into an artistic outlet for Mike Hill. Personally I think without the old team that would be the best option; for Alien to be to Mike kind of what Hook-Ups is to Jeremy Klein. Just a creative outlet made for whoever wants it. If the new team doesn't work out then I say either kill it or make it a sort of art brand. Also, yes I'm a little bitter because I grew up with the brand. Alien might end up the new world industries after all and nobody wants that.
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This is where they are headed.

Dill also took Dylan, Piscopops from the love of his life, The Workshop. 

anyone that came after Terp probably left workshop, not taken from workshop
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: natenola forever on January 07, 2015, 06:31:11 AM
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Also saves them hiring an employee, he also was a Pizza delivery quy just for the experience.
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Short story, Pendleton was cranking out quality series. Team guys were asking for Pendleton artwork. Hill decided he didnt like the direction AWS was going. It was going in the Pendleton direction. Pendleton was an artist, Hill was founder. Hill wanted him gone. Short story.
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damn, that is a huge bummer. the pendleton direction was awesome. never heard this story before.
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I always heard he left because Element offered him substantial raise from what he was making at workshop.
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Element was a landing pad after he got let go from AWS.
He got fucked by ELement also, he talks about it somewhere, the problem was he still had to work for them cuz he needed the money. He didn't expounded upon it but it seemed like he was told he was gonna be on staff but then they never did it and he got  stuck being freelance.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: trillytrill on January 07, 2015, 08:05:06 AM
Heath owns a bunch of property. He just makes money off that. He's a professional landlord essentially. He co-owns black bar and I gather that he just bartends there for kicks because being bartender is pretty fun.

he also owns a skateshop in Iowa (Subsect) with Dan Rogers and Jeff Vallee that Leo reps harder than whatever skateshop he probably rides for. I think Heath quit the Emerica TM job when he left for the last werereallydoingit trip with Jeff.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: midevilco on January 07, 2015, 09:49:46 AM
When I started skating in '94, my more experienced buddies steered me away from buying Airwalk Ones and an Alien Workshop board, the gear of posers at the time.



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Post by: Coconut Lotion on January 07, 2015, 12:25:32 PM
I really like the bucket that says "Heath's Limes."  I am imagining some other bartender  grabbing one to make a cocktail and Heath snapping the back of their neck with a towel because those are HIS limes.

i also enjoyed the discovery of heaths very own limes
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: augustmoon on January 07, 2015, 12:34:06 PM
When I started skating in '94, my more experienced buddies steered me away from buying Airwalk Ones and an Alien Workshop board, the gear of posers at the time.





94-99 were dark times.  and yes i'm including timecode in that, minus kalis, kirk, and gall's parts
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: QUIT SINNIN on January 07, 2015, 09:33:52 PM
Lastly, I love Alien to pieces but it's time is done. It's been done, and it's dissolution, however awkward and unplanned, was good timing. Mike Hill was the Peter Sidlauskas of '89, introducing contemporary and popular art aesthetics to skateboarding as "new", and it's like if "from the people that brought you Bronze Hardware" tried to start an avante grade skateboard hardware company in 2040. You have a creative window with shit like that; it was called "your time". Unfortunately, you can't bring your college rock-era, cutting-edge graphic design/political commentary talents on tour to crank out the classics like J and Lou and Murph can.

I'm gonna go get this tattooed on my ribs now.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: doyle on January 08, 2015, 08:33:52 AM
so paul liliani just posted this:
http://instagram.com/p/xmPFDBoKc2/ (http://instagram.com/p/xmPFDBoKc2/)

i think it's this "(mock death)" board
(http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/10914590_548199061950483_106217890_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: The Ghost of Lenny Kirk on January 08, 2015, 09:18:15 AM
Lastly, I love Alien to pieces but it's time is done. It's been done, and it's dissolution, however awkward and unplanned, was good timing. Mike Hill was the Peter Sidlauskas of '89, introducing contemporary and popular art aesthetics to skateboarding as "new", and it's like if "from the people that brought you Bronze Hardware" tried to start an avante grade skateboard hardware company in 2040. You have a creative window with shit like that; it was called "your time". Unfortunately, you can't bring your college rock-era, cutting-edge graphic design/political commentary talents on tour to crank out the classics like J and Lou and Murph can.

dont necessarily agree with that and really doesnt speak to how aliens been doing it for 20ish years. and if thats all it was it would have zero staying power. they try giving a piece of themselves when they make each video.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: not_alone on January 08, 2015, 12:46:36 PM
mother is old alien and new alien is brennan conroy's. chad bowers is the mother "thing"
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: BMCsteve on January 08, 2015, 01:35:34 PM
Brian Downey (http://instagram.com/falconbowse/ (http://instagram.com/falconbowse/)) just put it into words on IG better than I ever could have

With the return of alien workshop it brings up some things I've been thinking about. I grew up idolizing the brand like most of us. It was raw,artistic and had a powerful message in its imagery. Seeing the new graphics makes me feel a a kind of sadness, because they are still the same well drawn powerful ideas, and that's just it. They are ideas that we all already know, they aren't shocking and thought provoking any more. Not like how when alien first came out and was the first skate brand to voice an opinion at more broad range of socio economic, political topics and the corruption of human nature. I think at this point if we just keep looking at these graphics we will become even more desensitized to the problems they are trying to enlighten us to. The only way I see a value to having alien back or for any brand preaching this message to be around is for them to not only have the image but to also create a movement. Some kind of inspiration by example for people to really attach to and actually work together towards something better before its to late. Jake Johnson had a lot of passionate and innovative ideas for the future of workshop, that weren't really listened to. I don't have any idea at where he stands with them or what alien has in store for us, but I am hopeful that it'll be worth a resurrection , more than just some new(old) graphic and video art. If you want to change the world start with yourself. You have all of our attention, please make it worth our time.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Sarcasm on January 08, 2015, 01:46:04 PM
I'd buy that 3D Alien board.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on January 08, 2015, 05:02:48 PM
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When I started skating in '94, my more experienced buddies steered me away from buying Airwalk Ones and an Alien Workshop board, the gear of posers at the time.




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94-99 were dark times.  and yes i'm including timecode in that, minus kalis, kirk, and gall's parts
what?? those years were gold.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Aatila on January 08, 2015, 05:13:30 PM
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Heath owns a bunch of property. He just makes money off that. He's a professional landlord essentially. He co-owns black bar and I gather that he just bartends there for kicks because being bartender is pretty fun.
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he also owns a skateshop in Iowa (Subsect) with Dan Rogers and Jeff Vallee that Leo reps harder than whatever skateshop he probably rides for. I think Heath quit the Emerica TM job when he left for the last werereallydoingit trip with Jeff.

he don't own it.  He's homies of the owner BUT is an integral part of bringing it to life.  basically he bar tends there and possibly an investor

"BLACK is owned and operated by SHANNON MCMANUS and BETHANY BLACK."
http://www.blackhwood.com/#contact3 (http://www.blackhwood.com/#contact3)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: tangar on January 09, 2015, 01:22:31 AM
Now that Aws is through Tum Yeto, I'd love to see Ed do a graphic for them.

i know it probably wont happen but the thought of some alien boards with Ed's art gets me super stoked.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: metsuri on January 09, 2015, 03:23:13 AM
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When I started skating in '94, my more experienced buddies steered me away from buying Airwalk Ones and an Alien Workshop board, the gear of posers at the time.




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94-99 were dark times.  and yes i'm including timecode in that, minus kalis, kirk, and gall's parts
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what?? those years were gold.

Exactly. 94 was when shit started to get good again.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: The Ghost of Lenny Kirk on January 09, 2015, 05:54:30 AM
i really hate how loud that "by any means" deck looks. the black streaks on there are completely unnecessary.

there was this arto owl deck that came out a few years ago and it was literally perfect and then they slap like 5 workshop logos on it for no reason other than to watermark it. i dont understand where this urge is coming from.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Hash Slinging Slasher on January 14, 2015, 10:52:11 AM
MOTHER RELATED
http://instagram.com/p/x2CZQNhQN0/?modal=true (http://instagram.com/p/x2CZQNhQN0/?modal=true)
If this is any indication of their artistic direction then then that would be very cool. Will Mother be the first vaporwave sk8 company?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Aatila on January 14, 2015, 11:05:47 AM
MOTHER RELATED
http://instagram.com/p/x2CZQNhQN0/?modal=true (http://instagram.com/p/x2CZQNhQN0/?modal=true)
If this is any indication of their artistic direction then then that would be very cool. Will Mother be the first vaporwave sk8 company?

that stuff is looking sick
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: nino brown on January 14, 2015, 12:45:35 PM
i love vaporwave ,but i dont wanna see tumblr pics as actual graphics..
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Spaced Cadet on January 18, 2015, 05:49:48 AM
(http://www.junkiemonkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-1-e1420625409121.jpg)(http://www.junkiemonkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-3-e1420625437244.jpg)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: shit_for_brains on January 18, 2015, 06:16:16 AM
(http://www.junkiemonkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-1-e1420625409121.jpg)(http://www.junkiemonkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-3-e1420625437244.jpg)


Anybody not jazzed on the bottom row can eat shit and die.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: perverted super otaku! on January 18, 2015, 06:34:58 AM
Those short 8,25s sound too good, I think ill be havin one of those  8)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: QUIT SINNIN on January 18, 2015, 09:03:54 AM
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(http://www.junkiemonkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-1-e1420625409121.jpg)(http://www.junkiemonkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-3-e1420625437244.jpg)

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Anybody not jazzed on the bottom row can eat shit and die.

Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: violentpizza on January 18, 2015, 10:05:12 AM
I hope this doesn't affect the ebay earning potential of my AWS snapback from 95 with the three aliens in it
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Noble Experiment on January 18, 2015, 10:31:20 AM
Those short 8,25s sound too good, I think ill be havin one of those  8)
I too am a fan of wide boards that are on the shorter side. Most 8.5s I see are usually 32 or longer, so when I find one that's under 32 I always try to scope it out.
That 8.5 x 31.125 shape has me officially interested.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: dillanharp on January 18, 2015, 10:59:16 AM
I hope this doesn't affect the ebay earning potential of my AWS snapback from 95 with the three aliens in it
You got a link? If it's green I want it.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: jgonzalez on January 18, 2015, 11:16:27 AM
Future I.d. Board is super sick. Love the wood grain background.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: pile on January 18, 2015, 11:31:30 AM
the abduction board needs to have the illustration in white! it all looks pretty decent though, interested to see how this all unfolds.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: CINCINNATI on January 18, 2015, 06:37:40 PM
(http://www.junkiemonkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-1-e1420625409121.jpg)(http://www.junkiemonkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-3-e1420625437244.jpg)


Happen to know the sizes on the two believe logos on the bottom left?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Spaced Cadet on January 18, 2015, 06:55:40 PM
Happen to know the sizes on the two believe logos on the bottom left?

Nah, what you see is what you get. I didn't take the photo I just found it. I really want to know the sizes of those as well. Im diggin all the mock death stuff too.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Coconut Lotion on January 19, 2015, 01:32:52 AM
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(http://www.junkiemonkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-1-e1420625409121.jpg)(http://www.junkiemonkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/photo-3-e1420625437244.jpg)

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Anybody not jazzed on the bottom row can eat shit and die.

this
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Dwyck on January 19, 2015, 03:01:18 AM
MOTHER RELATED
http://instagram.com/p/x2CZQNhQN0/?modal=true (http://instagram.com/p/x2CZQNhQN0/?modal=true)
If this is any indication of their artistic direction then then that would be very cool. Will Mother be the first vaporwave sk8 company?
Isle? Bronze?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: heckler on January 19, 2015, 06:11:44 AM
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MOTHER RELATED
http://instagram.com/p/x2CZQNhQN0/?modal=true (http://instagram.com/p/x2CZQNhQN0/?modal=true)
If this is any indication of their artistic direction then then that would be very cool. Will Mother be the first vaporwave sk8 company?
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Isle? Bronze?
???
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: heritage on January 19, 2015, 06:10:15 PM
I'm hyped for the AWS relaunch, but I'm also interested in seeing how M.other gets their brand going.

As an aside, was this the last time the AWS team was all together?

Life Splicing No. 008: TOUROHIO (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffKAVdgzXhM#)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: j....soy..... on January 19, 2015, 08:57:03 PM
Didn't Alien Ts become super popular amongst non skaters around that time?  I kinda remember not being that hyped on them.....
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: violentpizza on January 19, 2015, 09:14:21 PM
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I hope this doesn't affect the ebay earning potential of my AWS snapback from 95 with the three aliens in it
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You got a link? If it's green I want it.
I havent listed it. I can snap a photo when I get home. Make an offer
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Heather Chandler on January 19, 2015, 09:30:48 PM
So will all AWS be Watson laminates?  I thought I read on the shoes/gear section that Toy boards were Generator.  Why wouldn't all Tum Yeto brands be pressed by Watson (Swank owned).  Anyone?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: White Owl on January 19, 2015, 09:37:44 PM
So will all AWS be Watson laminates?  I thought I read on the shoes/gear section that Toy boards were Generator.  Why wouldn't all Tum Yeto brands be pressed by Watson (Swank owned).  Anyone?

all the new habitat boards out of tum yeto have been ps stix i hope the new alien boards are too
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: StokedTaco on January 19, 2015, 09:48:07 PM
just hire back pendleton you fucking idiots.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: SHARPSHOOTER on January 19, 2015, 10:11:31 PM
Nothing about the graphics has changed and I've never been stoked on the little alien guy. Not interested, but best of luck to them.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: j....soy..... on January 19, 2015, 10:23:55 PM
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So will all AWS be Watson laminates?  I thought I read on the shoes/gear section that Toy boards were Generator.  Why wouldn't all Tum Yeto brands be pressed by Watson (Swank owned).  Anyone?
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all the new habitat boards out of tum yeto have been ps stix i hope the new alien boards are too

The one I saw looked like PS Stix....
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: natenola forever on January 20, 2015, 06:04:05 AM
Didn't Alien Ts become super popular amongst non skaters around that time?  I kinda remember not being that hyped on them.....
yeah that was in the mid 90s, when the rave scene was super big and it bled over into pop culture, it seemed to stem from their being a lot of these ravish culture stores carrying skate stuff, Alien always seemed to be the biggest seller at those places. Thomas Taylor told me in those days that Workshop was doing mid 80s Powell type numbers, that was also the same time that most of the pro team besides Dyrdek and John Drake weren't even skating, the beginning of Fred Gall, Kalis, Lennie Kirk era. I know in New Orleans at least everyone that started skating in that time got a Workshop board as their first complete, i don't even think they were going by Alien Workshop then it was almost always The Workshop.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: phillip dominguez on January 20, 2015, 09:22:15 AM
He's right.  At one point Workshop was how World became with the Flameboy/Wet Willy shit.  I worked at a terrible half assed shop, and they sold the shit out of all the logo stuff at that time.  They couldn't keep it in stock, ravers ate that shit up, howevs, the pro decks would just sit and gather dust.  Carter and Hill definitely banked through that period.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Hash Slinging Slasher on January 20, 2015, 01:32:18 PM
If I'm not about to make the biggest stretch in this thread then I have no idea what could possibly top it. This is a screenshot from a clip of Gilbert from the Vans instagram. Looks sort of Don Pendleton-esque?
(http://imgur.com/co2Biej)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: The Ghost of Lenny Kirk on January 20, 2015, 01:56:09 PM
(http://scontent-b.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/e15/10914263_408145819351079_176541895_n.jpg)

(http://scontent-a.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/e15/10914389_406581532849075_1258691494_n.jpg)

tank trap (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfF6ZwogSu4#)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Spaced Cadet on January 20, 2015, 06:18:31 PM
If I'm not about to make the biggest stretch in this thread then I have no idea what could possibly top it. This is a screenshot from a clip of Gilbert from the Vans instagram. Looks sort of Don Pendleton-esque?
(http://imgur.com/co2Biej)

Its just this.

(http://palace5ive.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/400x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/f/a/fa_board_7.png)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: DISTANT RUMOURS on January 21, 2015, 09:06:17 AM
Does anyone now what "the beef" on Jimi Britches insta is about?
It was directed to habitat, alien and mother.

Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: shit_for_brains on January 21, 2015, 09:38:15 AM
Did anybody catch what was on my instagram? It was just a picture of my dog eating, but I want to know what kind of buzz it's generating.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: heritage on January 21, 2015, 09:54:56 AM
Does anyone now what "the beef" on Jimi Britches insta is about?
It was directed to habitat, alien and mother.

Doubtful. They are all friends.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: MisterX on January 21, 2015, 10:04:45 AM
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Does anyone now what "the beef" on Jimi Britches insta is about?
It was directed to habitat, alien and mother.
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Doubtful. They are all friends.

It was a joke, someone reported that 1-800-FA picture he posted.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: slothflip on January 21, 2015, 10:39:57 AM
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Didn't Alien Ts become super popular amongst non skaters around that time?  I kinda remember not being that hyped on them.....
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yeah that was in the mid 90s, when the rave scene was super big and it bled over into pop culture, it seemed to stem from their being a lot of these ravish culture stores carrying skate stuff, Alien always seemed to be the biggest seller at those places. Thomas Taylor told me in those days that Workshop was doing mid 80s Powell type numbers, that was also the same time that most of the pro team besides Dyrdek and John Drake weren't even skating, the beginning of Fred Gall, Kalis, Lennie Kirk era. I know in New Orleans at least everyone that started skating in that time got a Workshop board as their first complete, i don't even think they were going by Alien Workshop then it was almost always The Workshop.

AWS believe tee shirts, dc's, patchwork pants, and arnette wrap around sunglasses topped off with a head-full of dirty dreadlocks was the uniform of choice for pretentious grateful dead lot kids (wooks) throughout the early to mid 90s. man did they eat that AWS shit up with most having no clue what it meant. i always found that cross-over fascinating and have no doubt carter/hill were collecting some serious bank then thanks to these trustie custies     



Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: spool of cord on January 21, 2015, 10:48:25 AM
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Those short 8,25s sound too good, I think ill be havin one of those�  8)
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I too am a fan of wide boards that are on the shorter side. Most 8.5s I see are usually 32 or longer, so when I find one that's under 32 I always try to scope it out.
That 8.5 x 31.125 shape has me officially interested.

When HOPPS started they had a shape, must have been a one-off, that was 8.25 x 31. For awhile after that I looked everywhere for a wider boards that were that short ..closed thing I could ever find was a Dan Drehobl shape that was like 8.125 x 31. I've seen come to terms with wide boards being 31.5" at the very least.


I missed the days of ravers rocking AWS gear but looking back it's pretty funny how in the early 2000s Indy/Spitfire were the precursors to No Fear / Monster logos. I feel like every jock or redneck I'd see had a huge Spitfire sticker on his truck, or rocked an Independent t-shirt.
And then it was DC gear for a little bit that became the skate cross-over
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: GAY on January 21, 2015, 10:52:26 AM
Did anybody catch what was on my instagram? It was just a picture of my dog eating, but I want to know what kind of buzz it's generating.

The buzz is real.

I liked it and I have 3 followers so that's like a 4,000% jump in popularity in 17 seconds...or at least the possibility of that.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: mattdlx on January 21, 2015, 12:52:46 PM
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Those short 8,25s sound too good, I think ill be havin one of those�  8)
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I too am a fan of wide boards that are on the shorter side. Most 8.5s I see are usually 32 or longer, so when I find one that's under 32 I always try to scope it out.
That 8.5 x 31.125 shape has me officially interested.
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When HOPPS started they had a shape, must have been a one-off, that was 8.25 x 31. For awhile after that I looked everywhere for a wider boards that were that short ..closed thing I could ever find was a Dan Drehobl shape that was like 8.125 x 31. I've seen come to terms with wide boards being 31.5" at the very least.



Girl/Chocolate has a short 8.5 shape they do sometimes. A friend/customer of mine loves it to death. they also have a longer 8.5 though, so you need to check.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: CINCINNATI on January 26, 2015, 02:06:36 PM
sorry to bump this but idk if this means anything or not

(http://i38.servimg.com/u/f38/15/58/57/08/untitl10.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15585708/245)

found this searching their website for their team page. idk if this is old news or anything, or just an updated 2015 team list. sorry if this has already been posted haha. thought id share what i found
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Spaced Cadet on January 26, 2015, 02:28:07 PM
that's the old team page
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: heckler on January 26, 2015, 02:49:16 PM
Hence, the pronunciation of "archival" on the right side.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: VCR on January 26, 2015, 03:47:06 PM
It almost got me till I read Kirchart.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: 4wheels on January 26, 2015, 05:36:27 PM
Hence, the pronunciation of "archival" on the right side.
thats just the name of a series of graphics but yeah, that list is definitely not up to date
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: j....soy..... on January 26, 2015, 10:41:15 PM
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Those short 8,25s sound too good, I think ill be havin one of those�  8)
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I too am a fan of wide boards that are on the shorter side. Most 8.5s I see are usually 32 or longer, so when I find one that's under 32 I always try to scope it out.
That 8.5 x 31.125 shape has me officially interested.
[close]

When HOPPS started they had a shape, must have been a one-off, that was 8.25 x 31. For awhile after that I looked everywhere for a wider boards that were that short ..closed thing I could ever find was a Dan Drehobl shape that was like 8.125 x 31. I've seen come to terms with wide boards being 31.5" at the very least.


I missed the days of ravers rocking AWS gear but looking back it's pretty funny how in the early 2000s Indy/Spitfire were the precursors to No Fear / Monster logos. I feel like every jock or redneck I'd see had a huge Spitfire sticker on his truck, or rocked an Independent t-shirt.
And then it was DC gear for a little bit that became the skate cross-over

Thrasher up next?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: foureyedjim on January 26, 2015, 11:03:58 PM
knowing what some of this new team is capable of, I am fucking excited to see whats in store. 
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Spaced Cadet on January 26, 2015, 11:41:40 PM
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Those short 8,25s sound too good, I think ill be havin one of those�  8)
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I too am a fan of wide boards that are on the shorter side. Most 8.5s I see are usually 32 or longer, so when I find one that's under 32 I always try to scope it out.
That 8.5 x 31.125 shape has me officially interested.
[close]

When HOPPS started they had a shape, must have been a one-off, that was 8.25 x 31. For awhile after that I looked everywhere for a wider boards that were that short ..closed thing I could ever find was a Dan Drehobl shape that was like 8.125 x 31. I've seen come to terms with wide boards being 31.5" at the very least.


I missed the days of ravers rocking AWS gear but looking back it's pretty funny how in the early 2000s Indy/Spitfire were the precursors to No Fear / Monster logos. I feel like every jock or redneck I'd see had a huge Spitfire sticker on his truck, or rocked an Independent t-shirt.
And then it was DC gear for a little bit that became the skate cross-over
[close]

Thrasher up next?

Supreme. I've seen several muddy pick up trucks with Supreme stickers on the back. Also neckbeards love Darkstar shit from walmart.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: sid vicious on January 27, 2015, 12:35:30 AM
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Those short 8,25s sound too good, I think ill be havin one of those�  8)
[close]
I too am a fan of wide boards that are on the shorter side. Most 8.5s I see are usually 32 or longer, so when I find one that's under 32 I always try to scope it out.
That 8.5 x 31.125 shape has me officially interested.
[close]

When HOPPS started they had a shape, must have been a one-off, that was 8.25 x 31. For awhile after that I looked everywhere for a wider boards that were that short ..closed thing I could ever find was a Dan Drehobl shape that was like 8.125 x 31. I've seen come to terms with wide boards being 31.5" at the very least.


I missed the days of ravers rocking AWS gear but looking back it's pretty funny how in the early 2000s Indy/Spitfire were the precursors to No Fear / Monster logos. I feel like every jock or redneck I'd see had a huge Spitfire sticker on his truck, or rocked an Independent t-shirt.
And then it was DC gear for a little bit that became the skate cross-over
[close]

Thrasher up next?

Already happening with thrasher/antihero
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Stoop Kid 2.0 on January 27, 2015, 05:45:28 AM
Heath boards!!!! We want fucking Heath boards!!!!!!
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: The Ghost of Lenny Kirk on January 27, 2015, 12:21:07 PM
That's just the old team page. Unupdated. Nothing more nothing less.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: bryan__7k on January 31, 2015, 08:40:04 AM
Resurface:Underground_1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0LCWRDSgUA#)

wow there's some skating in this clip!
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: shit_for_brains on January 31, 2015, 08:45:32 AM
so who am I looking at here
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: bryan__7k on January 31, 2015, 08:51:43 AM
wish I could tell ya. the dude's have some sick style but I'm clueless to as who they are. but maybe that's just part of the mystic of the re vamped alien
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Prince Nelson on January 31, 2015, 10:02:29 AM
so who am I looking at here

Joey Guevara
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on January 31, 2015, 05:01:00 PM
^^ yup

(http://puu.sh/fiQlD/7b4194ba4c.jpg)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: BuddyBaker14 on January 31, 2015, 07:52:08 PM
That edit is sick.  I've been hoping Alien will assemble a team of smaller-named guys who are ripping, but kind of under the radar.  Similar to what Stereo did when they came back with Clint, Benny, Olly, etc.  No disrespect to Mother, as we don't know what their direction is yet, but there is a feel they'll bring back a number of the old Alien crew (which is cool-those guys rip) but it feels like it would just be an Alien 2.0.  I just want to see some new guys get the call up and give a fresh breathe to the Workshop.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Sidewalk Funk. on January 31, 2015, 08:57:52 PM
Heck yeah! Joey Guevara rips - dude has awesome trick and spot selection. Definitely a good move by Alien. Looking forward to what's next!
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: waltercronkite on February 01, 2015, 12:09:25 AM
put on yaje and blow everyone away
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: DISTANT RUMOURS on February 01, 2015, 01:48:10 AM
Heck yeah! Joey Guevara rips - dude has awesome trick and spot selection. Definitely a good move by Alien. Looking forward to what's next!

never heard of the dude, but that BS flip was beautiful.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: perverted super otaku! on February 01, 2015, 05:03:48 AM
put on yaje and blow everyone away
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: 4wheels on February 01, 2015, 02:27:42 PM
with all board sizes
(http://i.imgur.com/5OjHGkR.jpg)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: trannies and mannies on February 01, 2015, 02:43:25 PM
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Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: shit_for_brains on February 01, 2015, 02:46:39 PM
What's this hexmark shit
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Spaced Cadet on February 01, 2015, 03:16:48 PM
What's this hexmark shit

Raised hexagons on the board. They've been doing it off and on for years. Probably what inspired Dill for the raised fucking awesome decks.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: heritage on February 01, 2015, 03:58:05 PM
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Raised hexagons on the board. They've been doing it off and on for years. Probably what inspired Dill for the raised fucking awesome decks.

SFB - the Hexmark is a raised embossing on the top and bottom ply in the shape of a hexagon nut. And like Spaced said, FA is using the same applique on their boards.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/modest2929/Hexmark.png)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: pencil on February 01, 2015, 08:33:56 PM
puple believe board looks like it has a nice shape
it says 8.25x30.5?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: 4wheels on February 01, 2015, 08:38:40 PM
puple believe board looks like it has a nice shape
it says 8.25x30.5?
8.625x32.25
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: pencil on February 01, 2015, 09:03:55 PM
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puple believe board looks like it has a nice shape
it says 8.25x30.5?
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8.625x32.25


damn my computer sucks with zooming, fuck
board still has a nice shape
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: shit_for_brains on February 02, 2015, 06:47:02 AM
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What's this hexmark shit
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Raised hexagons on the board. They've been doing it off and on for years. Probably what inspired Dill for the raised fucking awesome decks.
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SFB - the Hexmark is a raised embossing on the top and bottom ply in the shape of a hexagon nut. And like Spaced said, FA is using the same applique on their boards.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/modest2929/Hexmark.png)

I thought it was one of those "this new thing makes your board MAGIC" gimmicks. It's just a regular aesthetic gimmick though so I'm okay with it.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Prince Nelson on February 15, 2015, 03:05:00 PM
I saw these boards at my local shop today. Some of them look good, if you want to buy into a rehash of what used to be a good brand. Walked out of the shop with a Transportation Unit board in the exact same shape as some of the AWS boards.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: dillanharp on February 15, 2015, 04:16:03 PM
I saw these boards at my local shop today. Some of them look good, if you want to buy into a rehash of what used to be a good brand. Walked out of the shop with a Transportation Unit board in the exact same shape as some of the AWS boards.
I bought in to it. Picked up the square tail believe yesterday.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: pencil on February 15, 2015, 06:26:56 PM
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I saw these boards at my local shop today. Some of them look good, if you want to buy into a rehash of what used to be a good brand. Walked out of the shop with a Transportation Unit board in the exact same shape as some of the AWS boards.
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I bought in to it. Picked up the square tail believe yesterday.

fuck yeah buddy how ya like it?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: dillanharp on February 15, 2015, 06:59:44 PM
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I saw these boards at my local shop today. Some of them look good, if you want to buy into a rehash of what used to be a good brand. Walked out of the shop with a Transportation Unit board in the exact same shape as some of the AWS boards.
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I bought in to it. Picked up the square tail believe yesterday.
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fuck yeah buddy how ya like it?
I just got back in to town, went out if state, picked it up at the shop where my parents retired. I'll set it up tomorrow. It's massive, 8.63, PS Stix, should be a good time.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: pencil on February 15, 2015, 07:03:56 PM
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I saw these boards at my local shop today. Some of them look good, if you want to buy into a rehash of what used to be a good brand. Walked out of the shop with a Transportation Unit board in the exact same shape as some of the AWS boards.
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I bought in to it. Picked up the square tail believe yesterday.
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fuck yeah buddy how ya like it?
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I just got back in to town, went out if state, picked it up at the shop where my parents retired. I'll set it up tomorrow. It's massive, 8.63, PS Stix, should be a good time.

wait, didnt you grow up in cincinnati? i was just back in town
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Spaced Cadet on February 15, 2015, 07:49:18 PM
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I saw these boards at my local shop today. Some of them look good, if you want to buy into a rehash of what used to be a good brand. Walked out of the shop with a Transportation Unit board in the exact same shape as some of the AWS boards.
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I bought in to it. Picked up the square tail believe yesterday.
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fuck yeah buddy how ya like it?
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I just got back in to town, went out if state, picked it up at the shop where my parents retired. I'll set it up tomorrow. It's massive, 8.63, PS Stix, should be a good time.

I got the same one. Haven't tried it out yet either though. Got a mock death board as well.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: dillanharp on February 15, 2015, 09:09:28 PM
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I saw these boards at my local shop today. Some of them look good, if you want to buy into a rehash of what used to be a good brand. Walked out of the shop with a Transportation Unit board in the exact same shape as some of the AWS boards.
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I bought in to it. Picked up the square tail believe yesterday.
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fuck yeah buddy how ya like it?
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I just got back in to town, went out if state, picked it up at the shop where my parents retired. I'll set it up tomorrow. It's massive, 8.63, PS Stix, should be a good time.
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wait, didnt you grow up in cincinnati? i was just back in town
Nah man, I'm from California.
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Post by: pencil on February 15, 2015, 10:36:56 PM
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I saw these boards at my local shop today. Some of them look good, if you want to buy into a rehash of what used to be a good brand. Walked out of the shop with a Transportation Unit board in the exact same shape as some of the AWS boards.
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I bought in to it. Picked up the square tail believe yesterday.
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fuck yeah buddy how ya like it?
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I just got back in to town, went out if state, picked it up at the shop where my parents retired. I'll set it up tomorrow. It's massive, 8.63, PS Stix, should be a good time.
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wait, didnt you grow up in cincinnati? i was just back in town
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Nah man, I'm from California.

my b
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: dillanharp on February 16, 2015, 10:01:27 PM
I just set up the believe board. Haven't skated it yet, but holy shit... I knew it was tapered down to the tail when I was looking at it in the shop, but it's almost a full inch. At least 3/4. I have 5.8 Ventures on it and I feel like I could totally put an old 5 on the back and be cool with it... Popped a couple carpet tricks, going to be a fun one.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Stanley Spadowski on February 16, 2015, 10:20:00 PM
I just set up the believe board. Haven't skated it yet, but holy shit... I knew it was tapered down to the tail when I was looking at it in the shop, but it's almost a full inch. At least 3/4. I have 5.8 Ventures on it and I feel like I could totally put an old 5 on the back and be cool with it... Popped a couple carpet tricks, going to be a fun one.
Sounds sick.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: perverted super otaku! on February 17, 2015, 05:35:10 AM
I just set up the believe board. Haven't skated it yet, but holy shit... I knew it was tapered down to the tail when I was looking at it in the shop, but it's almost a full inch. At least 3/4. I have 5.8 Ventures on it and I feel like I could totally put an old 5 on the back and be cool with it... Popped a couple carpet tricks, going to be a fun one.
thats hot! fuck yea
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on February 17, 2015, 09:20:39 AM
I just set up the believe board. Haven't skated it yet, but holy shit... I knew it was tapered down to the tail when I was looking at it in the shop, but it's almost a full inch. At least 3/4. I have 5.8 Ventures on it and I feel like I could totally put an old 5 on the back and be cool with it... Popped a couple carpet tricks, going to be a fun one.

this board, right? http://www.alienworkshop.com/products/?cid=8&scid=17&id=740#/products/8/17/p_740 (http://www.alienworkshop.com/products/?cid=8&scid=17&id=740#/products/8/17/p_740)

on the site it looks like the standard popsicle shape, but is it actually more like the archaic watermelon shape from around '91? if so, i would really love to get something like that.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Stanley Spadowski on February 17, 2015, 09:36:55 AM
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I just set up the believe board. Haven't skated it yet, but holy shit... I knew it was tapered down to the tail when I was looking at it in the shop, but it's almost a full inch. At least 3/4. I have 5.8 Ventures on it and I feel like I could totally put an old 5 on the back and be cool with it... Popped a couple carpet tricks, going to be a fun one.
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this board, right? http://www.alienworkshop.com/products/?cid=8&scid=17&id=740#/products/8/17/p_740 (http://www.alienworkshop.com/products/?cid=8&scid=17&id=740#/products/8/17/p_740)

on the site it looks like the standard popsicle shape, but is it actually more like the archaic watermelon shape from around '91? if so, i would really love to get something like that.
http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Alien_Workshop_Visitor_Asst_Stains_Deck/descpage-AWVSTDK.html (http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Alien_Workshop_Visitor_Asst_Stains_Deck/descpage-AWVSTDK.html)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Aatila on February 17, 2015, 09:44:15 AM
put on yaje and blow everyone away
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Prince Nelson on February 17, 2015, 11:18:10 AM
that 8.6 Visitor board has a gigantic nose on it.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Sanka Coffie on February 17, 2015, 11:24:14 AM
that 8.6 Visitor board has a gigantic nose on it.
looks a lot like the polar P5 shape.
those things have a nose like barbra streisand
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on February 17, 2015, 12:52:03 PM
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I just set up the believe board. Haven't skated it yet, but holy shit... I knew it was tapered down to the tail when I was looking at it in the shop, but it's almost a full inch. At least 3/4. I have 5.8 Ventures on it and I feel like I could totally put an old 5 on the back and be cool with it... Popped a couple carpet tricks, going to be a fun one.
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this board, right? http://www.alienworkshop.com/products/?cid=8&scid=17&id=740#/products/8/17/p_740 (http://www.alienworkshop.com/products/?cid=8&scid=17&id=740#/products/8/17/p_740)

on the site it looks like the standard popsicle shape, but is it actually more like the archaic watermelon shape from around '91? if so, i would really love to get something like that.
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http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Alien_Workshop_Visitor_Asst_Stains_Deck/descpage-AWVSTDK.html (http://www.skatewarehouse.com/Alien_Workshop_Visitor_Asst_Stains_Deck/descpage-AWVSTDK.html)
ahh different than i thought. thanks man.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: dillanharp on February 17, 2015, 01:34:06 PM
that 8.6 Visitor board has a gigantic nose on it.
Yea its huge.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: QUIT SINNIN on February 17, 2015, 01:48:04 PM
Must suck to be the guy who paid top dollar for any of the older graphics (spectrum, visitor, missing link, believe) during their brief hiatus. Glad I never pulled the trigger.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: yungthug on February 17, 2015, 05:17:56 PM
Must suck to be the guy who paid top dollar for any of the older graphics (spectrum, visitor, missing link, believe) during their brief hiatus. Glad I never pulled the trigger.
I got an older board during the hiatus for 50% off. I was gonna hang it on my wall, but they came back and I was like "fuck it I'm skating it."
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Bill on February 17, 2015, 06:55:56 PM
Variflex is all that comes to mind
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Makaveli on February 18, 2015, 06:01:20 AM
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I saw these boards at my local shop today. Some of them look good, if you want to buy into a rehash of what used to be a good brand. Walked out of the shop with a Transportation Unit board in the exact same shape as some of the AWS boards.
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I bought in to it. Picked up the square tail believe yesterday.

That sucks they're the same shapes, likely the same wood and press then. those boards through DNA were absolute pieces of shit
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Post by: shit_for_brains on February 18, 2015, 07:04:44 AM
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I saw these boards at my local shop today. Some of them look good, if you want to buy into a rehash of what used to be a good brand. Walked out of the shop with a Transportation Unit board in the exact same shape as some of the AWS boards.
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I bought in to it. Picked up the square tail believe yesterday.
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That sucks they're the same shapes, likely the same wood and press then. those boards through DNA were absolute pieces of shit

It's the same that Habitat is using. I'm not sure what it is but I really like it.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: heritage on February 18, 2015, 07:10:57 AM
That sucks they're the same shapes, likely the same wood and press then. those boards through DNA were absolute pieces of shit

This makes no sense. On any level.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Tom Brokeoff on February 18, 2015, 07:39:03 AM
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This makes no sense. On any level.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Wall of Nausea on February 18, 2015, 09:05:18 AM
If it's Poop Shit Stix then fuck them.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: toddfalcon420 on February 18, 2015, 11:06:03 AM
If it's Poop Shit Stix then fuck them.


I am sorry to inform you my friend but they are PS. But good new is the 8.5 shape is 32.38 long...
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Post by: Wall of Nausea on February 18, 2015, 11:43:36 AM
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I am sorry to inform you my friend but they are PS. But good new is the 8.5 shape is 32.38 long...

Enjoy your shitty board, my friend.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: yatallfreak on February 18, 2015, 02:02:29 PM
Resurface:Underground_II (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzDD-uwwGls#)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: HoneNone on February 18, 2015, 02:21:42 PM
Resurface:Underground_II (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzDD-uwwGls#)

this dude has really bad style, just release the official Max addition to the team plz!!!
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Post by: Makaveli on February 18, 2015, 02:55:44 PM
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This makes no sense. On any level.
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you guys need to go to sylvan then and work on your reading comprehension.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: wildbillhiccup on February 18, 2015, 03:52:34 PM
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Resurface:Underground_II (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzDD-uwwGls#)
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this dude has really bad style, just release the official Max addition to the team plz!!!
???

who is he also
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: shit_for_brains on February 18, 2015, 03:54:08 PM
I see nothing bad about his style, whoever he is. Who is he?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Wall of Nausea on February 18, 2015, 03:57:52 PM
Quit wasting your time on this Alien Workshop shit. Those that owned and cared about it let it fail. So they don't give a shit so why should you, yeah it use to mean something. But it's jack shit right now and is not going to have a credible come back, you niggas need to learn how to bury your beagle.

Josh too.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Sidewalk Funk. on February 18, 2015, 04:23:20 PM
I see nothing bad about his style, whoever he is. Who is he?

Paul Liliani (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5EmGwu1a_k#)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: yatallfreak on February 18, 2015, 04:46:22 PM
Quit wasting your time on this Alien Workshop shit. Those that owned and cared about it let it fail. So they don't give a shit so why should you, yeah it use to mean something. But it's jack shit right now and is not going to have a credible come back, you niggas need to learn how to bury your beagle.

Josh too.
If you think we're all "wasting our time on this Alien Workshop shit" then why are you even looking at this thread and especially posting in it? I can understand some are too hopeful for the comeback thinking it'll be amazing but so far Workshop really hasn't given us a reason to think poorly or greatly of it's comeback. It hasn't fully even came back yet really so why be so submissive of it so early on?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on February 18, 2015, 05:20:38 PM
^^^

(http://cdn.okccdn.com/php/load_okc_image.php/images/1x1/500x1000/0x0/0x0/0/12164017165213353596)
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Patrick2G on February 18, 2015, 05:20:48 PM
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Resurface:Underground_II (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzDD-uwwGls#)
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this dude has really bad style, just release the official Max addition to the team plz!!!
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who is he also
I think has great style and its Paul Lilliani from toronto
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Oprah Winfrey on February 18, 2015, 05:25:19 PM
This is getting interesting
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: perverted super otaku! on February 18, 2015, 07:48:57 PM
This is getting interesting
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Deekay on February 19, 2015, 02:37:08 AM
This has my attention. Alien sucked so fucking hard in the end, I'm actually kinda hyped to see it come back with somewhat unknown rippers like this with carter behind the wheel. I'll be buying a couple decks come spring.

Now they just have to steal Ben Kadow from 3d, he would fit so good and 3d sucks ass.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Tom Brokeoff on February 19, 2015, 03:54:48 AM
This has my attention. Alien sucked so fucking hard in the end, I'm actually kinda hyped to see it come back with somewhat unknown rippers like this with carter behind the wheel. I'll be buying a couple decks come spring.

Now they just have to steal Tom Karangelov from 3d, he would fit so good and 3d sucks ass.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: perverted super otaku! on February 19, 2015, 05:07:44 AM
Fuck yes Kadow on AWS would be dope
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: victor doom on February 19, 2015, 06:08:37 AM
If Lilliani and Guevara were DNA flow guys before the Tumyeto takeover, then I am really hoping that Alex Campbell is getting on next.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Wall of Nausea on February 19, 2015, 10:59:03 AM
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Quit wasting your time on this Alien Workshop shit. Those that owned and cared about it let it fail. So they don't give a shit so why should you, yeah it use to mean something. But it's jack shit right now and is not going to have a credible come back, you niggas need to learn how to bury your beagle.

Josh too.
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If you think we're all "wasting our time on this Alien Workshop shit" then why are you even looking at this thread and especially posting in it? I can understand some are too hopeful for the comeback thinking it'll be amazing but so far Workshop really hasn't given us a reason to think poorly or greatly of it's comeback. It hasn't fully even came back yet really so why be so submissive of it so early on?
You got a bubble pipe to back up your jib?

The fact is it has to come back and the farts associated without washed their hands of it a while ago. Meaning its shit. So stop being cynical and eat your shit.
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Post by: Wall of Nausea on February 19, 2015, 11:14:21 AM
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Quit wasting your time on this Alien Workshop shit. Those that owned and cared about it let it fail. So they don't give a shit so why should you, yeah it use to mean something. But it's jack shit right now and is not going to have a credible come back, you niggas need to learn how to bury your beagle.

Josh too.
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If you think we're all "wasting our time on this Alien Workshop shit" then why are you even looking at this thread and especially posting in it? I can understand some are too hopeful for the comeback thinking it'll be amazing but so far Workshop really hasn't given us a reason to think poorly or greatly of it's comeback. It hasn't fully even came back yet really so why be so submissive of it so early on?
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You got a bubble pipe to back up your jib?

The fact is it has to come back and the farts associated without washed their hands of it a while ago. Meaning its shit. So stop being cynical and eat your shit.
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Fuck it, you're not worth the attention or acknowledgement

Thanks for the acknowledgement!
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: shit_for_brains on February 19, 2015, 11:17:11 AM
You just went from me wishing you had leukemia to POTY in like three posts.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: nino brown on February 19, 2015, 03:19:05 PM
I see nothing bad about his style, whoever he is. Who is he?
 ya that switch nose manny flip out was gross
you have a terrible taste in skateboarding and style
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on February 19, 2015, 03:37:36 PM
to whoever was hating on DNA boards, i agree entirely. i cant stand that big steep nose.
i would have ridden a bunch more alien boards in my life if they didnt have that nose.
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Post by: shit_for_brains on February 19, 2015, 04:19:06 PM
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 ya that switch nose manny flip out was gross
you have a terrible taste in skateboarding and style

You're right I'm sorry.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Makaveli on February 19, 2015, 05:10:22 PM
they need dudes who are more raw, recapture that vintage aesthetic. being a hipster company killed them once. they can't come back and do the same thing an expect it to work, especially if the guys that have have less star power. joey guevara is legit, but lilani or however its spelled is a trendy skater that doesn't belong on anyones actual team. guys like kyle nicholson and brian downey would've been good grabs
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: IanBZHD on February 19, 2015, 05:52:35 PM
Ok, I can understand if you don't like the shapes (meaning you've actually rode one) but PS Stix is very good wood. I enjoyed my board from the new run of Habitats through TumYeto a lot.

I'm thinking since Bobby Dekeyzer is now on Habitat, and his welcome clip didn't drop yet that he should be on Alien. I feel like he fits the vibe, although Paul Lilliani kind of looks like him. I think Alien should stick with the "darker" image that have, kind of expressed in that last clip posted. I like the feeling of this creepy Alien Workshop underground-not-trusting-the-man type thing they have always had.

Unfortunately, Alien lost its touch before it died because of all the investors that were involved. I don't think people should hate on the resurgence because it's going to be a lot more hands on with the dudes running it. I think it could still be dope.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on February 19, 2015, 05:59:53 PM
being a hipster company killed them once. they can't come back and do the same thing an expect it to work
you mean the whole pacific vector thing was made up? wow. i look forward to your future insights.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Tom Brokeoff on February 19, 2015, 06:00:46 PM
to whoever was hating on DNA boards, i agree entirely. i cant stand that big steep nose.
i would have ridden a bunch more alien boards in my life if they didnt have that nose.
This was exactly what I liked about Alien boards. I could see why people didn't care for them though.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: yatallfreak on February 19, 2015, 08:47:23 PM
Unfortunately, Alien lost its touch before it died because of all the investors that were involved. I don't think people should hate on the resurgence because it's going to be a lot more hands on with the dudes running it. I think it could still be dope.
with the way things were going with Workshop after everyone left and the overall look/feel of the company they needed to die for a moment. Cause with a resurgence they can kinda come back and be anything you know? Somewhat of a fresh start to really take things back and move away from how the company was right before it died.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on February 19, 2015, 09:12:28 PM
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i would have ridden a bunch more alien boards in my life if they didnt have that nose.
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This was exactly what I liked about Alien boards. I could see why people didn't care for them though.
word, i guess those dudes must have really liked that shape cause i could never find anything else.
anyone on here know what the new alien boards are like? same steep nose?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Willy Santos cut my hair on February 21, 2015, 05:44:39 AM
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Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: perverted super otaku! on February 21, 2015, 07:43:47 AM
Just put Kevin Lowry on for fucks sakes  >:(
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Wall of Nausea on February 21, 2015, 04:13:23 PM
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Bring back Shorty's, Tum yeto!

Alien Workshop and Ruckus Trucks. Do you retards need anything more?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Makaveli on February 25, 2015, 07:37:47 AM
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being a hipster company killed them once. they can't come back and do the same thing an expect it to work
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you mean the whole pacific vector thing was made up? wow. i look forward to your future insights.

i honestly don't even know what the fuck you're talking about. this obviously means a lot to you, have fun with that. I've been on this site since '09 boy. so you need to shut the fuck up when grown folks is talkin
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: shit_for_brains on February 25, 2015, 08:14:35 AM
Good response dude I think you won.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Makaveli on February 25, 2015, 08:19:57 AM
Good response dude I think you won.

it aint about wins and losses. its about how much tighter my gif is then yours!
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: dillanharp on February 25, 2015, 08:32:18 AM
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Good response dude I think you won.
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it aint about wins and losses. its about how much tighter my gif is then yours!
Damn, now he really won.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Yu Dum on February 25, 2015, 08:58:05 AM
God damn, Makaveli. I never thought someone could top Tracer's level of winning, but it seems you took the whole cake with this one.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Makaveli on February 25, 2015, 10:31:02 AM
you guys are all kooks
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Oprah Winfrey on February 25, 2015, 12:31:23 PM
Just put Kevin Lowry on for fucks sakes  >:(

This would be nice

Maybe Poppalardo as well?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: ice nine on February 25, 2015, 01:18:48 PM
remember when makaveli said he was an English major and then tried to say that the word 'utilize' meant to use something in a way that it wasn't designed for. lol I think he's actually around 15 or 16
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on February 25, 2015, 01:57:25 PM
^^^ i hope he's that young. if he's any older i feel sorry for him.

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being a hipster company killed them once. they can't come back and do the same thing an expect it to work
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you mean the whole pacific vector thing was made up? wow. i look forward to your future insights.
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i honestly don't even know what the fuck you're talking about. this obviously means a lot to you, have fun with that. I've been on this site since '09 boy. so you need to shut the fuck up when grown folks is talkin

of course you don't know what what i'm talking about. you never know what anyone is talking about. alien died because its owner, pacific vector, went under. not because of your simple-minded and shallow assumption. maybe you should make an effort to learn what's going on before you open your mouth and make a complete ass out of yourself, again.

and learn some respect when you speak to your elders, boy. ford was president when i was born.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: smokecrack on February 25, 2015, 02:13:27 PM
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being a hipster company killed them once. they can't come back and do the same thing an expect it to work
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you mean the whole pacific vector thing was made up? wow. i look forward to your future insights.
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i honestly don't even know what the fuck you're talking about. this obviously means a lot to you, have fun with that. I've been on this site since '09 boy. so you need to shut the fuck up when grown folks is talkin

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Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Makaveli on February 25, 2015, 02:22:30 PM
^^^ i hope he's that young. if he's any older i feel sorry for him.

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being a hipster company killed them once. they can't come back and do the same thing an expect it to work
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you mean the whole pacific vector thing was made up? wow. i look forward to your future insights.
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i honestly don't even know what the fuck you're talking about. this obviously means a lot to you, have fun with that. I've been on this site since '09 boy. so you need to shut the fuck up when grown folks is talkin
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of course you don't know what what i'm talking about. you never know what anyone is talking about. alien died because its owner, pacific vector, went under. not because of your simple-minded and shallow assumption. maybe you should make an effort to learn what's going on before you open your mouth and make a complete ass out of yourself, again.

and learn some respect when you speak to your elders, boy. ford was president when i was born.


Man, you're taking this pretty seriously, eh? You're at least about to be forty. That's pretty embarrassing that you spend time arguing on the internet about skateboarding with someone who you believe is at least twenty-years younger than you. Shouldn't you be a lot further along in your life?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on February 25, 2015, 03:41:44 PM
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^^^ i hope he's that young. if he's any older i feel sorry for him.

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being a hipster company killed them once. they can't come back and do the same thing an expect it to work
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you mean the whole pacific vector thing was made up? wow. i look forward to your future insights.
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i honestly don't even know what the fuck you're talking about. this obviously means a lot to you, have fun with that. I've been on this site since '09 boy. so you need to shut the fuck up when grown folks is talkin
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of course you don't know what what i'm talking about. you never know what anyone is talking about. alien died because its owner, pacific vector, went under. not because of your simple-minded and shallow assumption. maybe you should make an effort to learn what's going on before you open your mouth and make a complete ass out of yourself, again.

and learn some respect when you speak to your elders, boy. ford was president when i was born.

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Man, you're taking this pretty seriously, eh? You're at least about to be forty. That's pretty embarrassing that you spend time arguing on the internet about skateboarding with someone who you believe is at least twenty-years younger than you. Shouldn't you be a lot further along in your life?
the only one taking any of this seriously is you with that blow up and all. notice how the rest of us are making fun of you. thanks for the laughs at your expense and don't be too upset that you got put in your place. cheers!
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Toadfish Rebecchi on February 25, 2015, 03:55:50 PM
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Just put Kevin Lowry on for fucks sakes  >:(
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This would be nice

Maybe Poppalardo as well?

Now you're talking!
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: abudabi on February 25, 2015, 03:57:58 PM
^fucking loled
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Toadfish Rebecchi on February 25, 2015, 04:08:09 PM
^fucking loled

Hahahah I was loling as I wrote it. In a maniacal way... 
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: pencil on February 25, 2015, 04:11:23 PM
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Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Makaveli on February 25, 2015, 06:53:40 PM
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^^^ i hope he's that young. if he's any older i feel sorry for him.

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being a hipster company killed them once. they can't come back and do the same thing an expect it to work
[close]
you mean the whole pacific vector thing was made up? wow. i look forward to your future insights.
[close]

i honestly don't even know what the fuck you're talking about. this obviously means a lot to you, have fun with that. I've been on this site since '09 boy. so you need to shut the fuck up when grown folks is talkin
[close]

of course you don't know what what i'm talking about. you never know what anyone is talking about. alien died because its owner, pacific vector, went under. not because of your simple-minded and shallow assumption. maybe you should make an effort to learn what's going on before you open your mouth and make a complete ass out of yourself, again.

and learn some respect when you speak to your elders, boy. ford was president when i was born.

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Man, you're taking this pretty seriously, eh? You're at least about to be forty. That's pretty embarrassing that you spend time arguing on the internet about skateboarding with someone who you believe is at least twenty-years younger than you. Shouldn't you be a lot further along in your life?
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the only one taking any of this seriously is you with that blow up and all. notice how the rest of us are making fun of you. thanks for the laughs at your expense and don't be too upset that you got put in your place. cheers!

Do you really believe that you have upset me? No body on slap, especially some old loser that gets worked up about skateboarding, could ever possibly upset me. Have fun letting that silly notion go to your head, you clearly need the validation.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Iceman on February 25, 2015, 07:00:01 PM
nobody believes you didn't get upset. not even you.  ;D
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Makaveli on February 25, 2015, 07:12:31 PM
nobody believes you didn't get upset. not even you.  ;D

You clearly need this way too much man
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: ManMelt on February 25, 2015, 08:22:38 PM
I would like to see what Yorkatron could do with Alien.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: Soggy on February 25, 2015, 08:33:05 PM
Adrian Lopez may or may not be the new AWS TM, i only know this because i follow Loser Machine on insta  :-\
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: the canadian suit on February 26, 2015, 06:17:11 AM
Adrian Lopez may or may not be the new AWS TM, i only know this because i follow Loser Machine on insta  :-\

What says that?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: SHARPSHOOTER on February 26, 2015, 07:22:56 AM
Man, you're taking this pretty seriously, eh? You're at least about to be forty. That's pretty embarrassing that you spend time arguing on the internet about skateboarding with someone who you believe is at least twenty-years younger than you. Shouldn't you be a lot further along in your life?
Fucking terrible comeback.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: j....soy..... on February 26, 2015, 08:05:58 AM
Those reissue graphics were from the raver period no?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: trillytrill on March 02, 2015, 07:16:55 AM
https://instagram.com/p/zsQ2V_Og5l/?modal=true

shots fired?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: DISTANT RUMOURS on March 02, 2015, 07:55:42 AM
as much as I loved AWS... the guys are right. A company without a team doesn't feel right...
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: poowizard on March 02, 2015, 03:42:14 PM
Of course we are over 10 deep in pages on this thread, but they ARE building a team. Si or no?
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: smokecrack on March 02, 2015, 03:57:37 PM
as much as I loved AWS... the guys are right. A company without a team doesn't feel right...


Of course we are over 10 deep in pages on this thread, but they ARE building a team. Si or no?

so Joey Guevera and Paul Liliani don't count?

Resurface:Underground_1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0LCWRDSgUA#)

Resurface:Underground_II (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzDD-uwwGls#)

Brandon Nguyen, Lee Yankou & Frankie Spears were rumored to be a part of this as well, right?

after over 20 years of contributing some of the best skateboarding videos and teams of all time, i think AWS deserves to take as long as they need.

plus, when Bianca Chandon started, it was (and most likely still is) Alex Olson's thing. 3D was Brian and Austyn for a long time too. i dont remember seeing people bitching this hard back then.

either Alien does it right this time around or they die a slow death, but regardless, i think we as skaters and fans should be patient.
Title: Re: Alien Workshop returning with no team
Post by: poowizard on March 02, 2015, 05:09:42 PM
^agree