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Samsung Unpacked 2022

Kevin Smith
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Samsung Unpacked 2022

As always, Samsung is always first off the ranks each year with their flagship phone series announcement and this one has not disappointed.

Samsung has announced the next generation in their Galaxy series with the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra all announced earlier this morning (AUD time). All this took place during the hour-long Galaxy Unpacked event that served as our official introduction to the new products. Of course, if you’ve been keeping tabs on rumors surrounding the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8, Unpacked didn’t reveal many surprises, though it’s still good to get the official word straight from Samsung.

If you feel like sitting through the entire Unpacked event, here it is for your viewing pleasure

So here is a quick overview of what was announced at the event this morning.

Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus: The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus ushered camera improvements, including a beefier main sensor and better optical zoom on their respective telephoto lenses. The phones feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset in the U.S. and come with slightly smaller screens than their Galaxy S21 predecessors; prices haven’t changed from the S21, however.

Galaxy S22
Samsung Galaxy S22 Lineup
Galaxy S22+
Samsung Galaxy S22+ Lineup

Galaxy S22 Ultra: The highlight of the lineup is the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which adopted many Galaxy Note features, as had been anticipated. There are camera improvements here, too, such as a clear lens that cuts down on glare and lens flare and 45W charging.

Galaxy S22 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with S Pen

Galaxy Tab S8 and Galaxy Tab S8 Plus: The Galaxy Tab S8 and Tab S8 Plus both include an S Pen. The Tab S8 offers an 11-inch LCD with 120Hz refresh rate, while the Tab S8 Plus ups that to a 12.4-inch OLED. Both are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip.

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is the crown jewel of Samsung’s tablet lineup, and it could finally give Samsung a formidable competitor for Apple’s iPad Pro. You get a 14.6-inch screen, included S Pen and dual front cameras for video calls. People who’ve invested in other Samsung devices will appreciate the interoperability of the Tab S8 Ultra.

All three phones have glass back and front for improved durability, 5G compatibility, and screens with a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz and greater peak brightness than before. Samsung is guaranteeing the S22 phones will support at least four generations of Android software updates, and as part of a partnership with Google is including a custom version of the Duo video calling app that will allow screen sharing and synchronised media playback akin to Apple’s SharePlay.

As last year, the Galaxy S22 line is aggressively priced, with every model matching or undercutting the equivalent iPhone if you compare the S22 with the iPhone 13, the S22+ with the iPhone 13 Pro, and the S22 Ultra with the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Looking at the least expensive 128GB models of each, for example, the S22 comes in at $1249 versus the 13’s $1349, and the S22+ hits $1549 versus the 13 Pro’s $1699. The 128GB S22 Ultra and 13 Pro Max are both $1849, but Samsung makes savings at the high end with the most expensive 1TB model coming in at $2569 versus Apple’s $2719 for the equivalent iPhone.

The new Samsung range is due to hit Australian stores on March 4th while pre-orders are open now via Samsung Australia’s website if you feel like buying one outright.

Let us know what you think about the new range? Is it an improvement overall the previous generation?

The Kicks Stand’s Hit List #43

Derrick Narciso
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The Kicks Stand’s Hit List #43

“I have been collecting kicks since 2008, starting small with 2 random pairs of Dunk Lows and a pair of the white-on-white AF1s to amassing what I have today. I’ve been photographing my sneakers since 2014 but really taking it more seriously on IG since 2016.

My style has evolved over the years but generally with my sneaker photographs I make, I try to highlight the sneaker as much as possible, allowing the backdrop/background, accessories and supporting product to further accentuate the sneaker through colour, texture or telling a story. I usually don’t do on-foot photos for myself.”

—@jnywkz

Jordan 4 Retro x @unionlosangeles
‘Off Noir’
@natejrawlings


New Balance 992
‘Burgundy Gold’
@ash.148



Nike Air Max Plus
‘Black Total Volt Orange’
@maacha026



Jordan 1 Retro High
‘Phantom Gym Red’
@kickinitwithgee


Jordan 1 Retro High
CO Japan Neutral Grey (2020)
@numbersnz


Curry Flow 9 x @sesamestreet
‘Taking Cookies’
@sckicks5


Nike Dunk High x @ambush_official
‘Flash Lime’
@diary_of_a_daddy


Nike Blazer Low x @sacaiofficial x @clot
‘Neptune Blue’
@apcaw


Jordan 1 Retro High x @maniere_usa
@inoshin556

Follow us on IG @thekickzstand and keep using #thekickzstand and #itsmorethanjustsneakers to be featured in our next top hit list!

Check out our last issue here.

It’s More Than Just Sneakers Sydney 2022 Recap

Jay Mijares
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It’s More Than Just Sneakers Sydney 2022 Recap

It seems like forever since we sat down and wrote one of these features, but here we are. After 2 years of many postponements and COVID-19 dramas, we FINALLY got there. WE ARE BACK! Bigger and BETTER!

The “It’s More Than Just Sneakers” event tour is finally back on the road, with the first stop in the hometown of The Kickz Stand, Sydney. The last event, funnily enough, was held in Sydney back in October 2019, and here, we start again.

Whilst the Sydney event was watched closely, it felt like it was a return to normal with the events. Even with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 swirling around Sydney, we saw a record number of vendors and guests come to the event and show the support we had been missing for the past 2 years.

The community came out in full force and supported the event. At around 10:30am there was a huge line up outside PCYC Auburn that wrapped around the venue about 200 deep.

The first 200 guests were able to grab free giveaways from our sponsors, a Monster Energy pack (contained 2 x Monster Energy cans, stickers, and a can holder, key chain or wristband), Crep Protect Sport and Comfort Insoles, Crep Protect White Markers and Indomie keychains. There were huge smiles from everyone who received these free giveaways and definitely got more value than the $5 entry that they paid for to be at the event.

This year we have 22 sponsors… Yes, you read that right, 22! Our sponsors are not just in Australia but also overseas. We are going global! With their support for this year and also going forward, our events get bigger and better every time.

Here are the brands/businesses that have come on board for 2022.
Afew Goods (Germany) – @afewgoods_
ASICS Sportstyle Australia – @asics_sportstyle_au
CARNIVAL (Thailand) – @carnivalbkk
Cosmonauts Spacewear (Indonesia) – @cosmonautsspacewear
Crep Protect Australia – @crepprotect_au
Curry Brand – @currybrand
Ebay Australia – @ebayau
Foot Locker Australia – @footlocker_au
G-Shock Australia – @gshockoz
Indomie Australia – @indomieau
Kicks Kase – @kickskase
LaceSpace – @lace.space
Limited Edt (Singapore) – @limitededt_sg
Mizuno Australia – @mizunorunningau
Monster Energy – @monsterenergy
Rhypla Builds – @rhypla
Saucony Originals Australia / New Zealand – @sauconyoriginalsaunz
Secret Fresh (Philippines) – @secretfreshph
Stance (USA) – @stanceofficial
Starter Australia / New Zealand – @starter_anz
Sunlight Station Australia – @sunlightstationaus
2K Australia / New Zealand – @2k_anz

There were a variety of vendors on the day that sold a huge range of things, not just sneakers and streetwear. We had vendors that sold toys/cards/comic collectibles, Korean skin care products, supplement drinks, artwork, pins, stickers and vinyl records. And of course, FOOD. Burgers, loaded fries, pop waffles, snow cones and more.

The main highlight of our event (and what makes it so unique and special) is our Raffle Draws. Each person who attends our events receives a raffle ticket. They can purchase more raffle tickets to increase their chances of winning so many prizes from our awesome sponsors. For our Sydney event, we had so much to giveaway that we had to do 6 draws, and each draw had 5 prizes to be won.

A new addition to our event is the Ryugi All Style Dance Battles, in which 30 competitors were able to compete in an all dance styles battle. The winner received a Ryugi trophy, a $250 Foot Locker voucher and a Cosmonauts t-shirt pack. The runner-up received a Carnival skate deck and a Cosmonauts t-shirt pack.

Overall the event was a huge success. It was good catching up with friends and making new ones as we head into a full tour season (fingers crossed) and ramping up community awareness of what The Kickz Stand is all about.

A BIG thank you to everyone that came and supported the event. To all our guests, vendors, volunteers, PCYC Auburn, food trucks and our sponsors… THANK YOU!

Next stop for the “It’s More Than Just Sneakers” event tour is Melbourne on the 5th of March at PCYC St. Kilda. For more details, vendor bookings or entry tickets, head to our event website https://www.thekickzstand.com.au/imtjs. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter, so you can stay up to date! For other It’s More Than Just Sneakers or other Event features, click HERE.

Halo TV Series Official Trailer

Kevin Smith
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Halo TV Series Official Trailer

A few months ago, we were teased with a look at the upcoming TV series based around the popular X-Box game. Now, we have a detailed look into the upcoming series which is due to hit Paramount+ in the coming months.

For almost as long as Halo has been around as a game series — and that’s over 20 years now — people have been trying to adapt it to live-action, first as a movie and then as a series. The names of directors who’ve tried to make a Halo movieis like a who’s who of the best action and effects filmmakers in Hollywood; Peter Jackson, Neill Blomkamp, and Guillermo del Toro were all involved at various points, but their proposed movie never got off the ground. On the TV side of things, Steven Spielberg has been involved, and so has Rupert Wyatt.

Spielberg still has a producer credit on the Halo that’s finally coming to Paramount+ streaming later this spring, but this version was developed by Kyle Killen and Steven Kane. The material in the first trailer should look familiar to Halo fans. There’s Master Chief (Pablo Schreiber), along with a war with the Covenant, and Master Chief’s AI Cortana. The trailer also reveals when the long-awaited series finally debuts.

Here is the official synopsis from the upcoming series:

“Dramatizing an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant, Halo the series will weave deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future. In a war for humanity’s very survival, our deadliest weapon is our greatest hope. See Master Chief, Cortana, the Covenant, and the other Spartans of Silver Team more in this epic trailer for the new Paramount+ Original Series, Halo. Find the Halo, win the war.”

Halo premierers on Paramount+ on March 24th 2022.

So what do you think? We know the history with computer games being turned to movies/tv shows generally doesnt work out too well. Will this change that? Let us knnow what you think

KangaROOS Runaway 001 CNY2 ‘Year of the Tiger’

Moé Mijares
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KangaROOS Runaway 001 CNY2 ‘Year of the Tiger’

KangaROOS‘ latest drop Runaway 001 CNY2 celebrates the most important festival in China, Chinese New Year, by taking inspiration from this year’s zodiac sign, the Tiger.

Chinese New Year takes place between January 31st and February 15th. It’s a celebration of the beginning of the new year according to the lunisolar Chinese calendar. Each year also has a zodiac animal, and a total of 12 animals complete one cycle.

KangaROOS celebrates Chinese New Year for the second time with the CNY2. Of course, handmade in Germany. They have kept the red and gold theme as they are considered lucky colours. These colours represent good fortune, prosperity and joy in China. There is also a myth that these colours helped drive away a man-eating monster that appears every year. In other words, these sneakers’ designs keep evil away and help bring joy and prosperity to the owner!

The upper of this gem is a combination of calf suede, calf nubuck, mesh, and recycled PET material. The insole, handcrafted model in Münchweiler, is not only breathable, but also antibacterial, moisture-absorbing, and recyclable.

The upper combines beige mesh and nubuck with red suede overlays. A streak of brown and black tiger stripes decorate the side panels and the KangaROOS icon is on a red insert with gold embroidery. The strong red and gold design is cooled down with a black heel clip, a beige midsole and a light blue outsole.

Only 350 pairs were made of this premium sneaker, so you’ll have to get in early to get your feet into a pair. These drop on the 28th of January 2022, only in these select stores:

43einhalb, Acribik, Afew, Allike, Bijsmaak, Conkrete, Egotrips, Footshop, Gloryhole, Hanon, HHV, J’N’S, Overkill, Schrittmacher, SneakAvenue, SneakerStudio, Sneakerbaas, Street Riddekerk, Suppa, The Box, Titolo, Xander Franklin, and online at kangaroos.de/shop.

Make sure you sign up to our newsletter, so you can stay up to date! For other KangaROOS features, click HERE.

Event Recap: Under Armour x Curry Brand 3-Point Competition

Derrick Narciso
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Event Recap: Under Armour x Curry Brand 3-Point Competition

The weather wasn’t the only one scorching that day at the Prahran Basketball Courts in Melbourne.

Hot hands and Steph Curry‘s latest fire kicks where on display too!

Curry Brand powered by Under Armour Australia has teamed up with the Sesame Street crew to launch their new basketball performance kicks — the Curry Flow 9 in seven new exciting and fun muppet character themes.

In the theme of “Changing the Game for Good,” the Curry Brand has also proudly touched base with the Charity Bounce, an organisation that exist to inspire positive change to overcome disadvantage for individuals and communities.

New Curry Flow 9
‘Play big’ ‘Make it Count’ ‘Taking Cookies’ ‘Rise and Grind’
Courts By: @msfsports

Melbourne’s best net shredders from all ages heeded the call for the chance to take down the winner take all $10,000 prize money. After nearly 8 hours of gruelling elimination rounds, Zoe Zwerling‘s sweet and precise shooting took down the highest score and walked away $10,000 richer.

Also on deck to lend their hand to the Bounce Charity and sign autographs were celebrity athletes: NBA Champion and NBL MVP Andrew Bogut, UFC Featherweight Champion Alex Volkanovski and former professional basketballer Corey ‘Homicide’ Williams.

Curry Brand donated $100 for each successful shot made by the athletes!!!

Artist: @lynchmelbourne

It was an awesome day of great causes, exciting basketball fun, new kicks, music and art helping others! A great local sporting event to start off the year! We can’t wait for the next one!

Curry Flow 9 sneakers and apparels are now available at: Under Armour, Footlocker and Rebel Sports!

For more on Steph Curry’s latest collaboration with Sesame Street check out our article HERE.

Moon Knight Official Trailer & Release Date

Kevin Smith
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Moon Knight Official Trailer & Release Date

I don’t know about you Marvel fans, but this one im very excited for.

It’s almost time for the next Marvel Studios TV series to debut, and it looks to be the most chilling and intense of the MCU shows yet. Moon Knight, based on the terrifying character from Marvel Comics, stars Oscar Isaac in the titular role and wowed fans with its initial footage late last year. And now we have an official trailer for the upcoming series. How will this differ from the comics? Lets take a look

Marvel Studios and Disney+ released the first poster for Moon Knight, giving fans another piece of key art to get excited about. You can check out the official poster for Moon Knight below!

Oscar Isaac takes on the role of Marc Spector, aka Moon Knight. Also starring in the series is Ethan Hawke, though the award-winning actor’s specific role has remained a mystery throughout production. 

Moon Knight is one of several Marvel Studios shows coming to Disney+ this year. Ms. Marvel and She-Hulk have also been confirmed for 2022 debuts, so they’ll be arriving sometime after Moon Knight finishes its run.

Let us know what you think of the trailer, it doesnt give away too much at this stage, but the suit looks killer!

Moon Knight premieres on Disney+ on March 30, 2022

Casio Edifice Signs Partnership with Sydney FC

Moé Mijares
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Casio Edifice Signs Partnership with Sydney FC

Casio Edifice has signed an official partnership with Sydney Football Club for the Isuzu Ute A-League 2021-22 season. Sydney FC was established in 2004, and is known as the most successful football club in Australian history. They have won five Championships and four Premierships in the A-League. In addition, they have an FFA Cup win and an Oceania Champions League victory in their name.

Casio Edifice will become the Official Timepiece Partner of Sydney FC’s Isuzu Ute A-League Men. The partnership is set to be activated across both brands’ digital content and social media channels, as well as marketing and communications streams.

Selected Sky Blues players will proudly wear Casio Edifice watches on Sydney FC match days, on arrival at the ground.

Shriro Chief Marketing Officer Tim Anderson is excited for the partnership and the future of both brands. “The success of Sydney FC over the past 5 years has been inspiring. They continually strive to be the best they can, which is something that we wholeheartedly share and makes this partnership a natural fit. We look forward to showcasing our collection of sophisticated and inspired timepieces with the team, members, and fans. We hope this can be the beginning of a long and successful partnership between our two brands and we are excited for what lies ahead.”

Sydney FC Chief Executive Officer Danny Townsend welcomed Casio Edifice to the Sky Blues corporate family. “We are delighted to be entering into a partnership with Casio Edifice and they will become a valuable addition to our ever-growing corporate partners,” he said. “It’s going to be a massive year for Sydney FC and everyone connected with our club, so we are looking forward to Casio Edifice joining us on that journey and hopefully beyond.”

Casio Edifice will be visible on Sydney FC’s match day social media content and will be working with the club to produce bespoke social media content pieces.

To stay up to date, make sure you sign up to our newsletter. For other CASIO features, please click here.

Under Armour and Curry Brand Takes Over Princes Garden Court

Jay Mijares
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Under Armour and Curry Brand Takes Over Princes Garden Court

Curry Brand, powered by Under Armour, is taking over Princes Garden Court in Prahran, Melbourne on Saturday 15th of January from 10:00AM-4:00PM to mark the launch of the seven-part footwear collection that brings the spirit of Sesame Street’s iconic Muppets to the basketball court. The outdoor event will be a celebration of basketball culture and
will be free and open to the public to attend. Consumers are invited to take part in all the on-court action with 3-Point competition running throughout the day, as well as enjoy music, entertainment and live art.

Princes Garden Court will be transformed into a Curry-branded court, and will play centre stage to the consumer “Shoot Like Steph” contest. The competition will be open to players of all ages and skill levels who will each have 60 seconds to shoot up to 21 balls, with a maximum of 25 points in a round. Competitors are encouraged to register early in the day to avoid disappointment. The three competitors with the highest scores on the day, will advance to the Championship Round, with the eventual winner of the 3-Point competition taking home the major prize of $10,000AUD.

Curry Brand’s mission goes beyond the court. In the spirit of “Changing the Game For Good”, Curry Brand has proudly forged a partnership in Australia with Charity Bounce, an organisation that exists to inspire positive change to overcome disadvantage for individuals and communities. At 1:00PM, consumers are invited to cheer on their favourite Australian athletes and personalities taking part in a 3-Point challenge. With every successful throw during the competition, Curry Brand will donate $100.00AUD to Charity Bounce.

Participating in the competition are: NBA Champion and NBL MVP Andrew Bogut, UFC Featherweight Champion Alex Volkanovski, former Harlem Globetrotter Tracy Williams, former professional basketballer Corey “Homicide” Williams, actor and comedian Rob Shehadie, former Australian netballer and TV personality Carla Dziwoki, ex rugby league footballer and TV personality Eloni Vunakece and presenter Karen Ledbury.

  • Andrew Bogut
  • Alex Volkanovski
  • Tracy Williams
  • Corey “Homicide” Williams
  • Rob Shehadie
  • Carla Dziwoki
  • Eloni Vunakece
  • Karen Ledbury

Curry Brand Event Information:
● Date: Saturday, 15th January, 2022
● Time: 10:00AM – 4:00PM
● Location: Princes Gardens Court, Prahran, VIC 3181

Event Schedule:
● #ShootLikeSteph Challenge from 10:00am-3:15PM.
● Athlete and Personalities #ShootLikeSteph Charity Bounce Challenge, starting at 1:00PM.
● #ShootLikeSteph Championship Final from 3:30PM and $10,000AUD winner announce.
● Felix von Hofe will be host, along with Music, Prizes, Live Art and Curry 9 footwear installation.

Moreover, the health and safety of all attendees and teammates remains a top priority. In line with government COVID-19 guidelines, the Curry Brand event will operate with comprehensive health and safety procedures, including practising social distancing, readily available hand sanitiser, guest check in’s and adhering to outdoor event attendee limits.

Keep up to date on all the Curry Brand powered by Under Armour action by following
@UnderArmourAU and using #ChangeTheGameForGood, #ShootLikeSteph and #Curry9, or shop the latest Curry Brand and Curry Flow 9 “Street Pack” collection by visiting www.underarmour.com.au. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter for updates. For previous Under Armour features, click here and Curry Brand features, click here.

Sesame Street x Curry Flow 9 ‘Street Pack’

Jay Mijares
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Sesame Street x Curry Flow 9 ‘Street Pack’

Curry Brand, powered by Under Armour, is launching a seven-part footwear collection that brings the spirit of Sesame Street’s iconic Muppets to the basketball court. Stephen Curry is father to three kids under the age of 9. Partnering with Sesame Workshop—the non-profit educational organisation behind Sesame Street—was a natural extension of his recent efforts to celebrate Harlem and inspire young athletes.

Sesame Street has always modelled inclusivity. It’s evident in its storylines and diverse cast of Muppets, humans, and guest stars. “Curry Brand and Sesame Street, we preach the same message,” says Curry, a three-time NBA champion and two-time league MVP. “It’s about supporting all kids, especially those in underserved communities who are looking for an opportunity to be their best selves.”

Curry Brand’s “Street Pack” includes seven colourways based on Sesame Street’s indelible characters. Each are celebrated with unique markings on the shoe’s tongue tab and a hint-of-character flag near the heel. The classic Sesame Street sign is also featured on the sock liner.

The “Count It” colourway, for example, brings to life Count von Count. The shiny tongue tab reflects the satin exterior of his cape and the shoe’s interior matches the cape’s colourful lining. “Talking Trash,” based on Oscar the Grouch, has a metallic tongue tab as a nod to the trash can. Meanwhile, the tongue tab on Cookie Monster’s “Taking Cookies” and other shoe tabs feature a fuzzy, fur-like feel.

The Curry Flow 9 builds on the success of the Curry Flow 8. This updated shoe features a fine-tuned UA Flow traction pattern that works closely with UA Warp; Under Armour’s new-to-basketball upper technology that improves foot stability. They feature supportive tapes that lock the foot onto the UA Flow midsole while allowing for natural movement. Given the intricate structure of the shoe and the array of stylisations, designers worked hard to celebrate Sesame Street’s characters.

Spencer Hawkins is a senior footwear designer at Under Armour. He says, “Every single colourway is a unique story celebrating not only the unique physical attributes of the characters but also what each character can teach us about building a better, more inclusive neighbourhood.”

The first two releases in Sesame Street x Curry Flow 9 “Street Pack” collection are the “Count It” (Count von Count) and “Play Big” (Big Bird) colourways. These will drop in Australia on the 14th January for $220.00AUD.

Keep up to date with the additional “Street Pack” footwear colourways and apparel release date drops by following @UnderArmourAU or shop the latest Curry Brand and Curry Flow 9 “Street Pack” collection by visiting www.underarmour.com.au. Sign up to our newsletter for updates. For previous Under Armour features, click here and Curry Brand features, click here.

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