Since the very first film in 1977, Star Wars has gone on to be, without doubt, the biggest sci-fi franchise in the world. And here at urbanretro.co.uk we just can’t get enough of George Lucas’s story about a galaxy far, far away. We have a wide range of retro and contemporary Star Wars t-shirts, and some cool toys and gadgets too. Our Junk Food and Chunk tees recreate the Star Wars characters in a clever comic way, criss-crossing them with videogame, music, and TV culture. And then we have fusions of true classics in the form of our Family Guy Star Wars designs, as well as the blocky Lego Star Wars styles. Then on top of that, we’ve got the Russian nesting doll inspired Chubbies, which contain three characters in one neat package. And not forgetting the caricature-like Mighty Muggs toys and the supremely cute Mimobot Star Wars series of USB flash drives. With the saga having such a massive following, it’s inevitable that there’s a whole load of cool sites out there dedicated to Star Wars. Well, to save you time, we’ve done the hard work for you and gathered the best of a very big bunch. Firstly, if you want to find out any anything, no seriously, absolutely anything about Star Wars, simply visit Wookieepedia. It’ll have all the answers you’re looking for and more! We’ve also found this hilarious R2D2 translator, enter any word and it will convert it into R2D2 language. It’s so easy to spend hours here, listening to R2D2’s funny bleeps and whistles! If you just feel like relaxing and looking at some cool images after all that activity, visit www.abduzeedo.com/the-star-wars-culture to see some unique concept art based on the Star Wars theme.

Want to have a guess what the most popular item ever is at urbanretro.co.uk? Well, the clue’s in the title. Yes, you got it right, it’s the Poketo Artist Wallet by Peskimo! The reason why this item is so well-loved is because of the originality of its design. For instance, on the outside of the wallet there’s a giant green monster spewing up a sad black rain cloud, while little pandas and robots fly against a rising sun backdrop! How crazy, but cool, is that! On the inside of the wallet, the monster makes an appearance again, roaring with some cute little pandas in a bubble. Seeing as this wallet is everyone’s favourite item, we thought we’d give you a bit more info on Peskimo. It’s the brainchild of a British monster-drawing duo known as David and Jodie. Their unique artistic style has gathered a lot of attention across the world, and there are some interesting web sites that you can visit to see more of their work. Starting off, the best place to go is peskimo.com, where you can view all kinds of weird and wonderful pictures and toy sets, as well as viewing their very own blog here. On top of that, there are some more wacky prints at moo.com and a whole host of images available to view at flickr.com. You’ll soon see why Peskimo are so popular when you visit these lovely links!

Marvel has been a massively popular comic book franchise for over fifty years, and it’s easy to see why. They’ve bought us all the best heroes, including The Incredible Hulk, Spiderman and Wolverine to name just a few. At urbanretro.co.uk we’ve got a wide range of toys and t-shirts that celebrate the Marvel phenomenon. You really gotta check out our caricature style Mighty Muggs toys, as well as the expressive Upper Deck figures. On top of that, we’ve got some cool tees which fuse the Marvel world with the Technics brand to create crazy images like the Hulk lifting some Technics 1210s! As the Marvel series is so well-loved around the world, there are loads of cool sites on the internet we just had to tell you about. Ever fancied creating your own super hero? Well visit marvelkids.marvel.com/create_your_own_superhero and you can do just that. You can combine the best bits of all the other Marvel characters to make a truly unique (or even super weird looking) avatar! Then there’s the ultra in-depth Marvel database at marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page which will tell you absolutely everything you want to find out about the Marvel world. And finally, maybe you’re just looking for a good old read of the comics themselves, in which case, visit www.marvel.com/digitalcomics/free/ to enjoy free samples of all the latest strips from the Marvel series. And if all this doesn’t get your Marvel buzz going, we don’t know what will!

We just can’t get enough of all things Mario! Who would have that the little plumber from Donkey Kong would have such a massive impact on videogaming? There’s a whole collection dedicated to Nintendo’s main man at urbanretro.co.uk which includes t-shirts, designer toys and posters. Our Mario t-shirts range from retro themed designs to modern 3-D images and hyper-pixellated etch-a-sketch style prints. Plus, check out our Super Mario figures, which take all the famous characters from the game and transform them into super-cute vinyl toys. For a twist on the gaming classic, there’s an imaginative vision of Mario in a poster created by the artist Jonathan Ball. And if you want to immerse yourself in the Mario world even further, we’ve found a few great links for you. First up, you really need to watch the hilarious cartoons based on Mario. The best two we’ve seen are the rocky relationship of Mario and the Princess by Family Guy Creator Seth MacFarlane, click here to view it, and the retro-effect sketch of Bowser’s Minions, which poses the question “what would happen if the baddies really had a brain?”. Click here to have a good old laugh at that one. If you just wanna read up on Nintendo’s mascot or get some free screensavers, then mariobrothersonline.net is the place to go. And now, we’ve saved the best link till last…all we can tell you is it’s about the new Wario game on the Wii. Let’s just say something very unexpected happens! Sorry we can’t tell you more than that because it will spoil the surprise! Click here to view it now!

Extra, extra read all about it! Our creative selection of art, design and toy magazines will capture your attention from cover to cover. And as we’re having a massive sale right now, you can take 20% OFF every issue you choose. If you’re looking for a magazine which knows what’s hot before anyone else, Giant Robot has got its finger firmly on the pulse. With a consistent focus on ultra-modern Asian culture, you can rely on this critically acclaimed journal to bring you all the latest news from the East. They’ve got the scoops way before they hit the mainstream! The designer toy market has made a massive impact in the UK, and the Staffordshire-based Clutter magazine truly reflects this. With an eye for all things underground, Clutter is the best way is find out about the latest figures from the international designer toy scene, and you can enjoy 20% OFF all issues too! Check out which issues take your fancy over at urbanretro.co.uk, and get 20% OFF each one until 31st October.

Over at urbanretro.co.uk, there’s some wildly imaginative artwork with some really big discounts. We’re talking about pictures like the Clouds Revenge by Jonathan Ball. The central deep black cloudy character is offset by the bright rainbows in the background. Once you’ve taken in all the details and expressions, you’ll never look at the sky in the same way again! Printed in a run of just 100, using eco-friendly materials, this poster now has 20% OFF, making it well worth checking out. And Jonathan Ball’s at it again in the One Life Left Limited Edition Poster, which has 40% OFF. This time he use’s his trademark quirky style to great effect, taking a literal idea from the Super Mario Bros. series. Mario certainly looks like he’s on his last legs! Then there are the intensely bright, colourful creations by Ben the Illustrator. From the Japan-inspired Go Go Speakerdog poster to the enchanting Streams and Dreams design – all his posters have 20% OFF. View all of our artistic posters for yourself at urbanretro.co.uk, and take advantage of our mid-season sale.

Give your portable a personality of its own with our range of ultra-original Gelaskins. They’re a great way to keep your device dust and scratch-free, while also making an artistic statement. And with up to 50% OFF our entire Gelaskin Collection, there’s never been a better time to give them a try! We’ve got a wide variety of Gelaskins for lots of different portable electricals, including Nintendo DS Lite, PSP, iPods, iPhones and Laptops. Take a look at the swirling, psychedelic Summer Oasis design by Sorsdahl which has up to 40% OFF or maybe you might like the cheeky cartoon style of Bob Dob who has created lots of weird and wacky Gelaskins with up to 50% OFF. Classic art even gets in on the mix too - Monet masterpieces have up to 40% OFF and Van Gogh’s impressionist imagery has up to 40% OFF as well. Even though we’d love to go into more detail, there are way, way too many Gelaskins to describe them all here! So check them out for yourself at urbanretro.co.uk, and enjoy the sale before it ends on 31st October.

There’s a mega mid-season sale going on right now at urbanretro.co.uk! And as a result, we’ve discounted ALL of the wildly creative figures in our designer toys range. This is your chance to get some exclusive designs at amazingly low prices. All of the respected names from the designer toy scene are discounted, including the sublime Wonderwall Mecha Sad Bear by Luke Chueh, which has 40% OFF. The bear’s melancholy red eyes and slick black finish give it an awe-inspiring look, and as it’s a limited edition of just 150 pieces, this really is an unmissable discount. Joe Ledbetter is an artist who has a very distinct, chunky cartoon style which has gathered him many fans. His ultra-collectable Smash Gorilla figure also has a huge 40% OFF. Add to that 40% OFF Frank Kozik’s Dr.Bomb series and 30% OFF DIY toys including the blank Qee and Soopa Coin Up Bros. series and you’ve got yourself a great deal! This sale only lasts till 31st October, so hurry and head over to urbanretro.co.uk to see all the discounted designs.

It’s time to carry your cash in style! The mid-season sale at urbanretro.co.uk features artistic, imaginative wallets with up to 50% OFF. First up, you can save 50% on the Myductbills wallet kits which encourage you to come up with your own individual design. All the raw materials are provided, along with a useful instruction booklet, so you can personalise your wallet to your heart’s content. Create, stars, shapes, arrows, whatever you want… it’s up to you! Stylish photographic images take centre stage on our DB Clay wallet range – all with 33% OFF. With designs focusing on scenes including feathers and tree bark, they have a naturalistic theme in keeping with the eco-friendly tope material they are made out of. And if you’re looking for something different to all those boring black wallets out there, then Poketo is perfect for you. Born out of the San Francisco art community, Poketo features a stunning variety of unique creations by international designers. The wallet by Andrew Jeffrey Wright has a raw urban graffiti feel offset by bright cartoony colours, and right now it has 38% OFF. Or maybe you might like the soft geometric simplicity of Lisa Congdon’s design, which has 23% OFF. There are way too many discounted wallets to list them all here, so bag yourself a bargain before 31st October at urbanretro.co.uk.

Have you had your eye on a few of the ultra-original styles at urbanretro.co.uk, but been waiting for the right time to splash out? Well, we’ve got some great news for you today! We’re having an absolutely massive mid-season sale where you can SAVE up to 70% on a wide range of our unique designs. Grab yourself a slice of Hollywood history with the Indiana Jones Junk Food distressed effect T-shirts and enjoy 60% OFF. Then there are big discounts on the fusion of two super-cool franchises in the form of the Marvel vs Technics. The Hulk Green T-shirt from this range has 50% OFF and features a pumped-up Hulk straining to lift a giant 1210 deck! Terratag are also going strong at the moment, with their neon nu-rave and manga mash-up style. The buzzing bright colours of the Pachinko Navy tee sums up their ethos perfectly, and right now it has 40% OFF too. And it’s not just about the t-shirts in our sale! Hoodies from revolutionary urban labels including Projekts NYC and King Apparel have big discounts too. Check out the intricate patterned print on the Projeckts NYC Rubiks Windrunner, which now has 44% OFF. Sales don’t get much bigger or better than this! There are so many items on sale, you really have to see them all for yourself at urbanretro.co.uk. But you better be quick, the sale ends on 31st October.