This letterpress printed scooter pop-up was used to promote “Los Vesparados” – a scooter themed art show in Minneapolis circa 2009. By folding it together, you could have your very own paper scooter to ride around on your desk. Must have cost a fortune to do but oh was it worth it.

The art work and design was created by illustrator/photographer/designer Sean Tubridy:

seantubridy.com

Letter press and design was created by Todd Thyberg of Angel Bomb Design:

angelbomb.com

Here’s one more thing to covet. The poster for the event:

Ah, small blast from this past summer. Here are two pieces from the Lambretta Jamboree, the US’s largest vintage Lambretta rally. There were only 200 or so made of the pin on the left.

Thanks to Tom C. for these!

The Lambretta Club of USA held its annual rally, the “Lambretta Jamboree” in my town of Portland, Oregon this past weekend. One of the events was an art show entitled “Mods and Gods” and if you are a fan of Tiki Art and Scooters, it was the place to be. There were even 100 limited edition Tiki Mugs designed by artists Munktiki and Mulder142 in several different colors made just for the occasion and if you hurry, there are still some left. They cost $65 USD a piece (not including shipping). Some of the art that was featured is still available as well. To take a look at everything, please visit the link below. Serious inquiries should e-mail Joe Elroy, the gallery owner at joe (at) elroyart.com. He is willing to ship overseas:

elroyartspace.com

The pros and cons of the (typically) American embroidered rally patch vs. the UK “Paddy Smith” silk screened fabric patch could prolly be discussed endlessly but I had to include one of the best patches I’ve seen in years here in this blog. Twist n Play Scooter Club here in Portland really outdid themselves with this one. Why the Lolita them? Because it was their 17th rally so the theme was “almost legal.” (Wink wink!)

My Dearest Scooterswaggers,

I apologize for not keeping up on the blog for the past two weeks. Spring finally came to Portland and with it, a Spring Scoot Rally, a Cute Bunnies & Kitties Scooter Club Easter Party, and oh the ever constant search for a job or at least more freelance work. Anyhoo the calendar got full. But I will rectify the lack of posts pronto.

In the meantime, please enjoy this photo of the Cute Bunnies & Kitties at our party. From left to right are Bianca, Cassie, Nicole and Tracy (me).

Here in Portland, Oregon we have a small little club (five active members in total) called the Cute Bunnies and Kitties Scooter Club (CBAKSC). It all started as a joke since whenever we got together we would always talk about our scooters and our cats. Usually more focus was put on the latter. In any case, we always do an Easter Party and this year we’re shocked to learn that this is the sixth Easter we’re celebrating together. Another reason to celebrate? The return of founding member Bianca from the East Coast. (Welcome back Tabby! – Yes, we all have club names. Mine is “Purrrfect.”) Above on the left is ScooterSwag contributor Cassie, in the middle is “Harvey” a roadside attraction in Aloha, Oregon and on the right is Nicole.

Here’s some rally swag that should prove to be quite collectible. Thanks to longtime contributor Tom C. for the magnets and postcards.

Hey – does “Vintage Lambrettas Only” really mean “Vintage Lambrettas ONLY”? Cause I want to come! : )

A link to their Facebook page:

facebook.com

Good friend Julie G. reminded me recently of the Chicco’s existence and since we haven’t posted about it since oh, 2006, I thought maybe the ScooterSwaggers out there would appreciate a reminder around the holiday season. ($59.99 at Toys R Us.) But there is a new swag item to mention: The Chicco Scooter Club patch (!) which was recently put up on ScootMoto. And gee wouldn’t this look fab on a mini patch jacket for the youngest scooterist you know? The CSC has been around since 2005 or so and helping found it was local longtime scooter girl Becky M. Be sure to visit the club’s site as the photos are way cute, even to a non-breeder like myself.

ToysRUs.com

Chicco Club Patch

Chicco Scooter Club

As a Vespa-only girl, I hadn’t come across these before. But we are an equal opportunity Swag site. And I am ashamed of my discrimination.
((Hangs head in shame.)) I have to say the two finger ring is baaaaaad-ass! Lots of other stuff on their site as well:

lambretta.org

Sure, 2007 is 1/3 over, but this is a calendar you might want to keep around for a long time. The Debutantes 2007 calendar features 12 months of the lovely ladies of the all-girl scooter club The Debutantes and their rides. The calendar is 11″x17″ and in full color. $15 from TheDebutantesSC.com.