RCVA Demo in La Verne, CA
A RVCA demo is pretty much a Toy demo, so here is some coverage.
Harrison Harmony was getting in on the autograph action along with Leo and Josh. Young Piscopo laments the awkwardness of puberty.
Action shots? Damn right. Josh tackles the 6-inch high hubba with a 5-0.
A-Stone flies over the whole box to front board. This demo was freaking bionic.
The crowd was mostly mom's. Parents outnumbered kids!
The two-fold spawn of J. Arrighi lived through the event. I hear it was 50% more boring than a Spongebob repeat. But Jimmy preferred it over the Spongebob movie which I made him go see.
I am certainly getting old, but there was a certain disconnect between the pro and amatuer skaters and the crowd who came to watch. They all have skate gear on, but don't know who you are. I can understand not knowing who I am, I'm not in the mags as much anymore, but not knowing Leo Romero or Josh Harmony? Skateboarding seems to be an interest that one needs not do anymore? Like I watch basketball on TV but don't even own a basketball. Is that where skating is? You like it, and may attend a demo or the Xgames, but don't buy videos or magazines. You are only aware of the most widely available form of skating that is on cable TV. It must have not been as fun skating a janky setup for mostly kids who want to see "big-air" and not the amazing nuanced skating that a skate team can provide. Oh well, fuck it, it's still skating, and it blows anything else on earth away.
Girls love Julian, this one who could have been his mother was hanging out with an even older one who miraculously made daisy dukes look bad. Julian slipped her his phone number since she was after his young meat all day. Might as well provide.
There was a multitude of candy there which we passed onto the kids.
Yet another female who wanted Julian. Look at the kid in the background. What is he thinking?
Art with a capital A
Josh Harmony, worlds nicest and most handsome boy. I wasn't skating because I shattered my finger.
Austin Stephens is entering his "Hillbilly" phase. I bet he trades in his fuel-efficient Honda for some old gas guzzling pickup truck that he'll park on his lawn.
"Is this for the Toy website?" Whoa! you go there?
Closer is usually better. There you go, a free photo-tip from the Tempster.
Posted August 16th, 2009 by Ed
was it that bad of a crowd?
you guys would get mad love if you stopped in michigan.
(well at least from me)
you guys would get mad love if you stopped in michigan.
(well at least from me)
Posted By: ryan on August 17th, 2009 at 01:20AM PST
I'm not going to enjoy Austins hillbilly phase. Hope it's done with quick.
Even though demo crowds are changing, i'm sure it was still fun.
Even though demo crowds are changing, i'm sure it was still fun.
Posted By: anthony on August 17th, 2009 at 03:37AM PST
i hope austin prolongs the hillbilly phase. his next vid part should be to a flatt and scruggs song!
Posted By: mikeyb on August 17th, 2009 at 08:29AM PST
Damn austin's gap to front board was sick i bet.
And the dude in the background of that picture was probably like "That's my bitch! I'm gonna kick Julian's ass after this!"
And the dude in the background of that picture was probably like "That's my bitch! I'm gonna kick Julian's ass after this!"
Posted By: b on August 17th, 2009 at 08:53AM PST
Wait a second.... You like basketball Ed? Actually, i remember a clip of Austin and yourself watching what looks like a Laker game on TV in the intro to Sucking the Life. It all makes sense. I notice little things like that.
Posted By: anthony on August 17th, 2009 at 09:13AM PST
its a double headed monster
Posted By: the dude on August 17th, 2009 at 09:55AM PST
Julian a PIMP!
Posted By: josh regalado on August 17th, 2009 at 10:21AM PST
did austin front board the RAIL? seriously? i cant really tell where hes going, i apologize.
little kids are just... little kids. they'll grow into it like all of us did. no biggie! i guess it sort of stinks that was most of the crowd though.
little kids are just... little kids. they'll grow into it like all of us did. no biggie! i guess it sort of stinks that was most of the crowd though.
Posted By: matt on August 17th, 2009 at 11:33AM PST
This one very well thank you for doing it
Thank you
Thank you
Posted By: ricardo sandoval on August 17th, 2009 at 01:16PM PST
when is toy coming to Bloomington Cali
Posted By: Elias on August 17th, 2009 at 01:32PM PST
i blame the parents for the kids not knowing who any pros are. all it took was for me to get my first skate mag and i started learning who everyone was. i could name all my favorite pros before i learned to kickflip. these kids need some kind of motivation or they're gonna be riding dirtbikes, wanting to to freestyle moto x, and drinking monsters by the time they're 10 years old.
Posted By: TurtleBoy'sTwin on August 17th, 2009 at 02:24PM PST
is this another phase for underground skateboarding? it seems like it, but what is unique is that this time it has an evil, mass-televised twin
Posted By: crayons on August 17th, 2009 at 04:58PM PST
you sick son of a bitch with that ""is this for the toy website?" woah you go there?" you lying son of big-oh shitty titties you Ed Tempelton god damn you. YOU OBVIOUSLY HAVE ACCESS TO THE AMOUNT OF VISITORS THE SITE HAS. TAKE YOUR MONEY AND SHOVE IT UP YOUR NEICES NOSTRIL, FOOBAR. that was harsh. there is a right to judge you as a bastard.
JON LENNON SAID "You have to be a bastard to make it, and that's a fact. And the Beatles are the biggest bastards on earth."
so you know, i get it.
will tempelton, it be seen, this email?
reality leaves a lot to the imagination.
LIFE IS WHAT HAPPENS WHILE YOU ARE BUSY MAKING OTHER PLANS.
JON LENNON SAID "You have to be a bastard to make it, and that's a fact. And the Beatles are the biggest bastards on earth."
so you know, i get it.
will tempelton, it be seen, this email?
reality leaves a lot to the imagination.
LIFE IS WHAT HAPPENS WHILE YOU ARE BUSY MAKING OTHER PLANS.
Posted By: boob-oobus on August 17th, 2009 at 06:24PM PST
FUCK YOU ED
Posted By: boob-oobus on August 17th, 2009 at 06:31PM PST
Over at the Zumiez demo me and all my friends ran all exited to go watch the Toy team shred then some mall dressing Zumiez kid stops and asks me why everyone's running and I told them we were gonna watch you guys and he's like "Pssshh (the douch bag) I don't care about them, never even heard of them". I agree 100% with what you wrote... and when you (Ed) were walking around in the crowd I was surprised that barely anyone knew that the legend that is Ed Templeton was amongst them, Me and my friends were dying that we couldn't leave our spots in line. When we were screaming your name everyon looked at us stupid. Zumiez pisses me off and all the poser trash that go there. Thank you for the awesome demo!
p.s. the kid above me has two dads...
:)
p.s. the kid above me has two dads...
:)
Posted By: VeganHector on August 17th, 2009 at 08:25PM PST
lol nice post
Posted By: dildo on August 17th, 2009 at 08:42PM PST
LOL @ Monster engery drinx. That lady's a MILF.
It's funny seeing people with skate shoes knowing they won't even step foot on a board,also seeing pro model shoes being worn by random civilians.
It's funny seeing people with skate shoes knowing they won't even step foot on a board,also seeing pro model shoes being worn by random civilians.
Posted By: Jgonzalez on August 17th, 2009 at 10:38PM PST
Mexico trip video is sick!
Great editing,nice music too.
Great editing,nice music too.
Posted By: Jgonzalez on August 17th, 2009 at 11:01PM PST
for toys I up data the new of mass
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Posted By: hohu on August 18th, 2009 at 03:00AM PST
at least there are girls around.
Posted By: joshuaincolorado on August 18th, 2009 at 04:54PM PST
My girlfriend think's Julian is hot... Fuck man...
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Posted By: Jacob on August 18th, 2009 at 09:09PM PST
is it just me or is leo romero incredibly underrated? back in 06 when wild in the streets hit up chicago on skate day, no one seemed to know who he was. i saw one kid say to his friends "hey that's leo romero" and none of them knew who he was so they didn't bother to go see him. so there leo was, practically sitting alone. at the time, leo romero was my favorite skater (and still remains one of my top favorites today), so i was both outraged and ecstatic. while thousands of kids fluttered around you, the boss, braydon, etc. i took the opportunity to meet him a little more personally than with the other pros. that was pretty cool. but anyway, the point is, leo is sick and should be more appreciated.
Posted By: amy on August 19th, 2009 at 07:44PM PST
HEY ED.... YOU SUCK DICK! HAHAHA.... FACE!!!
TOY MACHINE SUCKS! BUY FROM CHOCOLATE/GIRL, UNLESS OF COURSE YOUD LIKE TO RIDE AROUND WITH YOUR DICK HANGING OUT.
TOY MACHINE SUCKS! BUY FROM CHOCOLATE/GIRL, UNLESS OF COURSE YOUD LIKE TO RIDE AROUND WITH YOUR DICK HANGING OUT.
Posted By: TRAVIS on August 22nd, 2009 at 04:23PM PST
HEY ED.... YOU SUCK DICK! HAHAHA.... FACE!!!
TOY MACHINE SUCKS! BUY FROM CHOCOLATE/GIRL, UNLESS OF COURSE YOUD LIKE TO RIDE AROUND WITH YOUR DICK HANGING OUT.
TOY MACHINE SUCKS! BUY FROM CHOCOLATE/GIRL, UNLESS OF COURSE YOUD LIKE TO RIDE AROUND WITH YOUR DICK HANGING OUT.
Posted By: TRAVIS on August 22nd, 2009 at 04:29PM PST
HEY ED.... YOU SUCK DICK! HAHAHA.... FACE!!!
TOY MACHINE SUCKS! BUY FROM CHOCOLATE/GIRL, UNLESS OF COURSE YOUD LIKE TO RIDE AROUND WITH YOUR DICK HANGING OUT.
TOY MACHINE SUCKS! BUY FROM CHOCOLATE/GIRL, UNLESS OF COURSE YOUD LIKE TO RIDE AROUND WITH YOUR DICK HANGING OUT.
Posted By: TRAVIS on August 22nd, 2009 at 04:29PM PST
HEY ED.... YOU SUCK DICK! HAHAHA.... FACE!!!
TOY MACHINE SUCKS! BUY FROM CHOCOLATE/GIRL, UNLESS OF COURSE YOUD LIKE TO RIDE AROUND WITH YOUR DICK HANGING OUT.
TOY MACHINE SUCKS! BUY FROM CHOCOLATE/GIRL, UNLESS OF COURSE YOUD LIKE TO RIDE AROUND WITH YOUR DICK HANGING OUT.
Posted By: TRAVIS on August 22nd, 2009 at 04:30PM PST
HEY ED.... YOU SUCK DICK! HAHAHA.... FACE!!!
TOY MACHINE SUCKS! BUY FROM CHOCOLATE/GIRL, UNLESS OF COURSE YOUD LIKE TO RIDE AROUND WITH YOUR DICK HANGING OUT.
TOY MACHINE SUCKS! BUY FROM CHOCOLATE/GIRL, UNLESS OF COURSE YOUD LIKE TO RIDE AROUND WITH YOUR DICK HANGING OUT.
Posted By: TRAVIS on August 22nd, 2009 at 04:30PM PST
I completely agree with you, Mr. Templeton. Skateboarding is startling to lose it's luster it once held. I nearly cry when I see bros and complete douchebags wearing skate shoes, shirts, and other forms of apparel. The same people who go out and jump skaters wear the clothes of great skate. As a matter of fact, one of the reasons I actually started getting into Toy Machine was because your stuff had originality and no one around me knew about it, thus making me stand out a bit more as the skater I am. I first heard about you guys a long time ago from my artist sister, and was always a fan of you guys. Needless to say, If I was fortunate enough to view you guys skate, I'd easily be able to identify you as long as you weren't wearing Darth Vader masks.
You guys stay radical, and come skate in Missouri sometime!
You guys stay radical, and come skate in Missouri sometime!
Posted By: Logan Raisin Brandolt on August 24th, 2009 at 06:38PM PST
keep skateboarding peeps
Posted By: logan on August 27th, 2009 at 01:38PM PST
hey i didnt see da demo but if julie remembers that kid from da denver sk8 park i played skate wit him have him call me at 7202178774 thanks bye
Posted By: jordan on August 27th, 2009 at 07:42PM PST
