So we got the big tease about a week and a half ago with a bunch of summer days in early April. I can only hope that was a preview for what's ahead for us here at The Piazza. Our vintage section has been very well received, and we've been adding items about 3 times a week to keep up with demand. Right now we have a few typewriters from at least 70 years ago, an Elvis bust, framed Frazetta prints, and a bunch more miscellaneous stuff you need. Based it being pretty crazy up here when the weather broke, we've ordered a ton of new stuff that's on the way- Unstoppable Tees, Rebel 8 restock, Gama-go, Poketo, Formula Werks, and a bunch more vintage. We are also gearing up for the Skindustry Expo Tattoo Convention in Allentown. We'll be there with our summer home away from home Coastline Tattoo. We'll actually be together at this one unlike our debacle in Philly. We currently have the 'All Girls Go To Hell' show from Buddy Nestor showing in the Toothless Cat Gallery. It will be up until April 28th and you should definitely check it out. Large painted canvasses of distorted women that sent a little girl out in tears the other day. Just get in here already...

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Join us this weekend @ The Sheraton-17th & Arch sts. here in Philadelphia for the annual Tattoo Convention. We're stocking up now with more shirts, toys, & books. For everyone coming in from out of town, it's a great chance to see our new location. We got a little taste of great weather this weekend, and it was packed here @ The Piazza! more to come I'm sure...

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We are all settled into our new spot here in The Piazza and loving it! Shot term, we got in at exactly the wrong time, just as the cold weather got here. But no worries, I'm POSITIVE that this was 100% the right move for us long term. Those of you that have been up here know what I'm talking about. FREE PARKING! No parking authority either, and MORE stores, bars, galleries and restaurants than on South Street. Where we are is the like the north hub, you can park here and check out The Piazza, Liberties Walk and the rest of 2nd Street between here and Art Star. There's easily over 50 shops. For everyone who bitches about the 'Insta-City' and 'Planned Vibe' up here--get over it. There are more people up here busting their collective ass than anywhere else that I know of. As far as the planned aspect, etc... the guy who built this place said it best-what hurt South Street, Manayunk, & the rest was different landlords all trying to get the most money. It didn't matter who was paying it. Here everyone is doing something different by design. Bottom line is that we're not going to wind up with 15 earring stores here. I'll take it!
Right now we have amazing artwork up from Joe Leonard, Bird Reynolds and Monique Ligons. The show runs until New Years Day and shouldn't be missed. It's called 'Wild Things' and has the theme of animals in human situations like performing on stage, gangster activities and war games with bunnies and German Shepherds.
Also, we're happy to announce that Gabe Sapolsky of Dragon Gate USA and Evolve Wrestling will be joining us on a regular basis. We are their official address, so stop by and say hello...
New in stock...
More REBEL 8 than ever, new toys from Kid Robot and more, new Jinxed/Upset the System designs, all of the new Juxtapoz books, and MORE on the way for Christmas!
Also, we're headed up to Provincetown this weekend for the Helltown Christmas Bazaar and to lay groundwork for this summer. Stay tuned...

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