11.24.08
As mentioned, we have an announcement on the team front. He's hardly ready for the glue factory, but he is ready for the glue factory if that makes any sense. Either way, we welcome Jamiel Nowparvar to the team. Official announcement here. I suppose this means I have to rustle up a new team photo?
11.18.08
Yeah, so a day or two goes by pretty quick. Anyway, as seen elsewhere, here is the lowdown on the glue factory video, but a not so long story short, it has been pushed back. But to help convince you we actually are doing the video, here are some shots from NY a few weeks ago. Next, look a couple pixels over to the events for details on our second demo up in Duluth. So that's some of what's going on. Keep posted, as we may have a fairly significant notice on the team front. Finally, we are quickly nearing completion of our first year in business, so keep your eyes open for some celebratory events.
11.9.08
Ouy! It has been too long since the last update? I'll blame it all on a very busy couple months trying to wring the last few tricks out of the fall weather. Hope you did the same. We also just got back from another push out in NY to check up on how Neal Erickson is getting settled (he's doing great by the way). And, even had the fortune of meeting up with Ben Ragsdale as well. I'll get some photos up in the next day or two. We'll have some announcements regarding demos, the video, etc. coming up soon, so stay tuned.
9.18.08
Hope you made it to the Familia red wave contest thing, if not, you missed some damn good tricks that should not have been possible on that thing and you also missed some fine slams as well, the best one courtesy of one of glue factory's finest (his initials are DJ and it wasn't me). And yes, I floundered trying to relive past Sal flip glories. Coming up Oct. 4th is yet another annual ramp jam. Unending thanks to Luke for keeping these going. See you there.
9.8.08
Yeah, time to update I suppose. Hot off the press is a new 7.8" offering from glue factory that gives you, the skater, the opportunity to flex your political muscles. Or, you can use the board to thumb your nose at the whole political process. Either way is fine with us. On to more important things, hat's off to everyone involved with Boondoggle. Well done and good to see these younger dudes putting out high-quality local stuff. Don't just share your buddy's copy--buy one of your own. And congrats to Davis on taking another big step up the ladder--one more to go! Finally, thanks to FL Project for having us out for the demo, and thanks to everyone that came out to skate and hang out. Video from that coming soon.
8.2.08
Just got everything settled for a demo for the good folks at FL Project. Peek one column to your right for details. See you there. Also, we welcome Mr. Hansen back to the state after his tme off in AZ. And it sounds like Luke wrapped up a new run of our "T-Dog" shirts so look for those in shops in the next couple weeks. Speaking of product, we have a special new graphic coming out soon that is interactive. What the hell does that mean? If you know your super old world industries graphics that claim may make sense.
7.26.08
Finally, the Ollie & Co. demo vid is up, so head over to the video page and check that out. Getting close on a couple of other videos so check back. Also, looks like a couple of demos coming up for the FL Project and Cal Surf locals, so check back for dates.
7.23.08
Head over to the Oakdale park Sunday for the Familia BargeBQ. I know you were watching, but we still need to acknowledge Greg Norman's charge at the British Open. Yeah, he didn't end up winning, but that's some glue factory shit right there. And get it in your schedule now--official glue factory singer, Sourdough Slim will be at the State Fair. Here's a little ditty to get you sparked. See you in the front row.
7.9.08
Umm, yeah just over a month since last update--sorry. Lot's of team movement for the glue factory. Neal moved to NY, Hansen is in AZ on sabbatical, Munzie has been on the Keroac tip, Jansen is around and I survived another Bloody 4th with only a very feeble amount of blood (as Rowley would put it). Milwaukee mission this weekend to see if I can produce a more respectable amount of bloodshed. We will have some videos to post finally--right, Dennis? Go buy a glue factory t-shirt since you're thinking about it.
6.6.08
We are still working getting the Ollie & Co. demo video up along with some Milwaukee footy. Good to see so many friends at the Familia party--and even better to see a lot of people from "competing" shops showing support. And I haven't seen this nugget on any other skate sites, so I get to break this news (I guess this is some meager payout for the years of trolling Morrissey websites). Damn Am this weekend then off to NY to work on the video.
5.21.08
After years of unprecedented mischief, glue factory's own Neal Erickson has graduated from college. I'm proud of you, Neal. On the skate front, many thanks to the wiskate.com dudes who tour guided us around Milwaukee this past weekend and even went the extra mile taking us to the best Mexian restaraunt in the midwest.
5.15.08
More congratulations are in order, this time non-skate related. Josh Holtan, best friend to many, and his lovely wife Tami have successfully reproduced. Violet Mae was born last Saturday with ten fingers and ten toes! On a comepletely different note, Familia has something cooking.
5.12.08
Well, another year of 3rd Lair's OUT tournament, another year of Munzie and myself going home empty-handed mumbling to ourselves about the wait to next year's tournament. Congrats to CJ (didn't I just congratulate him a week or two ago?). I don't think anyone had a shot in hell of beating him. And after his domination at the e's Game of Skate last summer, he is looking like he could be the first repeat OUT winner. I will be ready, though, and I vow to learn regular hardflips by then, so watch out (I have made this claim for 6 or so years now, so you probably don't really need to watch out). Milwaukee trip next weekend so we may even get to film!
5.5.08
Head over to the "what" page to check out the new graphic series. They are in most shops already, so go buy one.
5.3.08
If you're reading this on Saturday, you'd better be in or on your way to Des Moines for the Girl demo. Otherwise, I'd say you are blowing it. I think it's safe to use "blowing it" as Munzie seems to have moved on to another pet phrase. If you can't make the demo Saturday, perhaps you can make it to the demo Sunday at Ollie and Co. to see the slightly less prominent glue factory team. See you there and we'll have a video of that up soon.
4.27.08
Top Shop is all done, and congrats to Warp Skatepark on the victory and to CJ Tambornino on hauling in the Best Trick cash. Haven't heard of anyone doing a switch kickflip bigspin front board yet, and nothing like starting it off on a handrail (in a line on top of that). Thanks to everyone that stopped by the booth and good to hear so many people like the new graphics. I'll have a product catolog up in a couple of days which will also include the new T-shirts printed by the good people at Handjob. An on a slightly less positive note, FUCK YOU to whoever stole the boards out of our booth. If you happen to know anything that may help track down the culprits, I would really appreciate your help. Feel free to e-mail me at gluefactory@q.com or call 612-239-7173. Thanks.
4.23.08
I need to make a comment/ apology for the lead photo in the Stuck article. The board I was pictured with was actually Ryan's, since my board's graphic was gone (marketing, you know). As a result, I am saddled with the public embarrassment of presenting myself as riding Ventures. I just wanted to acknowledge the shame I feel and remind anyone interested that I do ride Indy's. No offense to Venture folks. Top Shop this weekend--yes, we'll have SHIRTS and a NEW board series on display (or see it in your shop in the next few days)!
4.21.08
Check out the new Stuck Magazine for an article on the glue factory. I managed to sneak in a bad joke or two, so you have have something to wince at. Many thanks to Nick at Renegade Skatepark for hooking up the photos and interview.
4.17.08
Got a new item in the events column so look a couple of pixels to your right for details. See you there. Also, we may soon have something for you to wear and it may be printed by a local skater-owned "hand-operated" silkscreener. Maybe.
4.14.08
Well, the dust settled, and not all the no-names crumbled under the Sunday pressure at the Masters. Trevor Immelman was able to hold off a lethargic (but still runner-up) push by Tiger. As for skate news, stop by the glue factory booth at Top Shop if you want a laugh--more details soon.
4.11.08
We've got an important update today! While you can go to another local skate site to get updates on a woeful local pro basketball team, we at glue factory hq are committed to providing you with updates on the most prestigious golf events. That said, we proudly remind you that we are getting into the thick of the Masters. At press time, Mickelson is sitting good and Tiger needs to get his ass moving. You also have your usual no-names at the top, but watch them fall off over the next two days.
4.8.08
You should have already seen the promos, but from the look of it, Boondoggle is shaping up to be a damn good video. Is David Jaimes still alive after that slam on the nollie nosegrind?
4.1.08
Congratulations to Cal Surf for being one of the top skateshops in the midwest for 20 years. I am proud to say I bought product there in their first year. They have some deals going on to celebrate so stop in and see.
3.31.08
Apparently, Old Man Winter is not checking this website, as he doesn't seem too concerned that we have a video to get working on. And speaking of video, hope you've checked out the demo videos. I feel I have to clarify that I picked the music. Dennis has his panties in a bunch because people may think he picked a Morrissey song. So, just to clarify, Dennis did NOT pick any Neil Young or Morrissey songs. Not to get into a whole "who listens to better music" thing here, but would you rather have heard some Jackson Browne B-sides? Didn't think so.
3.21.08
Get back over to the video page for a viewing of the Faribault demo video. We are officially caught up on videos (except for the other one's we are working on). Some new stuff will be popping up in the next few weeks. However, if you like the current graphics, you may want to scurry out and get one before they are gone. Thanks for all the support on this first round of graphics! Good luck to Emeric, Seth and Nesser at Tampa Pro this weekend. Also, watch for Benji getting in people's way down there.
3.14.08
In the words of the great J. Peterman, "aaaaand done." Duluth demo video is up on Video page. Faribault video will follow in the next couple days. And, in honor of the previous quote, knock yourself out with this tremendous resouce.
3.6.08
Alright--got all the computer issues worked out and to celebrate, posted a quick little video, so head over to the video page. Will have demo videos up in short order. Some other new things are coming up, but first I have to finish watching The Office.
2.23.08
Duluth and Faribault demo videos are still on the way. Holdup has been some editing issues that probably aren't worth the wait anyway. In the meantime look at this and this--there will be more of these to come. Also, a little public service announcement here. I got set up exactly the same way and was a couple hours away from giving them my donation. I make the mistakes so you don't have to.
2.11.08
Busy last week or so. Faribault demo was fun--thanks to the Faribault heads for turning out. Check back in a week or so for footage of the two demos and maybe some other goodies. Vegas trip was productive with Mr. Hansen putting a good dent into his part for the glue factory video. On the trip, I was playing blackjack and the dude next to me told me he was a psychiatrist and the day before had a patient come in only wearing underwear made of Saran Wrap. "What's wrong with me, doc," he said. Doctor said, "Well, I can clearly see you're nuts." That's what he told me anyway.
1.30.08
Thanks to everybody that came out to the Duluth demo--hope everyone had a good time. Faribault demo Sunday, then off to Las Vegas on the first filming mission--tomorrow will be one year to the premeir! Here's something important to check out in the meantime.
1.23.08
Congrats to all the MN heads at Tampa Am. Unfortunately, the top MN performance by Davis Torgerson (3rd place!) was tainted by a cheating scandal--turns out he was riding a glue factory board giving him an obvious unfair advantage. Hope to see all the Duluth shredders at our 1st demo on Saturday.
1.17.08
Small scheduling error on Faribault demo, start time is now 12:30pm (same day).
1.12.08
Making progress--some more updates done, most notably posting the info a couple of pixels to the right. Congratulations to 3rd Lair on the opening of the Burnsville location. Also, watch for our ad in the new Swimmer's Ear magazine, which should be in shops next month.
12.29.07
Thanks for stopping by. I'm still working on the site, so stay tuned. However, some stuff is funtional, like the "where" page, so feel free to poke around.
