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Shop Junk Food's New Muppets tees at TruffleShuffle!
Our beloved LA label Junk Food has bought out a brilliant new range of tees inspired by the Muppets!
Cute and quirky with songs to match, they've been responsible for over three decades of children's entertainment that isn't just for kids.
Starring the likes of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Rowlf the Dog, The Muppet band and Dr. Teeth & the Electric Mayhem, their mix of sophisticated puppetry and music can't help but make you smile and Junk Foods fun and funky designs are the perfect tribute.
Sure to go down a storm with any fan of Jim Henson's lovable creations, click the graphic below to shop the full range!
So, what's new...
We like to keep you all on your toes, launching exciting new brands and products every week and so I am blogging today about some of the fabulous NEW additions to our site so you can stay in the loop.
Fans of The Hills will appreciate this fabulous celeb spot of Whitney Port in our gorgeous Journey Hits boxy tee from premium US brand Chaser LA. This is a great shape for any dedicated followers of fashion with it's over-sized, shorter fit and vintage distressed print. It is also a fab find for any appreciators of 80's rock and the cult anthem 'Don't Stop Believing'.
Another great range to shout about is the brand new Junk Food Muppets tees! These US made tees come in luxurious jersey blends, with aged prints and washes to give them an authentic vintage look and feel. Here are a few of our favourites but you can check out all Muppets tees here.
The Real Life Springfield is finally revealed!
I think I speak for everyone when I say our childhoods would not have been the same without the loveable characters of Springfield. In fact...childhood? About 85% of my Sundays are spent on the sofa watching The Simpsons thinking 'I haven't seen this one - why haven't I seen this one'? The endless pot of goodness is brought to us by Matt Groening - who recently revealed a secret about his inspiration for the setting.
Classed as one of the best-kept secrets in television history, The Simpsons creator Matt Groening has now pointed to Springfield, Oregon, as his inspiration for the animated home town of Homer and the gang. Groening told Smithsonian magazine recently that he was inspired by the television show 'Father Knows Best', which took place in a place called Springfield. He worked out that Springfield was one of the most common city names in the US.
"In anticipation of the success of the show, I thought, 'This will be cool; everyone will think it's their Springfield'. And they do," he said.
The show has made a running joke of hiding the true Springfield location. In one episode, Lisa points to Springfield on a map, but the animated "camera view" is blocked by Bart's head
The city has already incorporated the Simpsons into local lore. The Springfield Museum features a couch similar to the animated one shown in the show's opening credits, and a plaque marking the movie's release.
Here are some snaps from the real Springfield, and the Springfield we know and love...
Even Superheroes Get Old!
How cool are these amazing Superhero themed wax sculptures from the French artist Gilles Barbier.
Ceated as part of his 'LâHospice' installation, they depict his idea of how some of our favourite superheroes might be spending their retirement.
Flabby Catwoman sleeps after the lunch, Mr. Fantastic limbs are overstretched, The Incredible Hulk rests in his wheelchair, while Wonder Woman stands by Captain Americaâs gurney.
Check them all out below....
What’s new Trufflecats?
March has been a very special month, with lots of new brands and collections being launched on the site. Just as the sun is starting to show it's face and coming out from behind the clouds, we sure are ready to boost our tee collections in preparation for the Summer months!
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If you consider yourself a bookish type, avert your eyes from your gripping read and peer over your sexy specs at this fabulous new collection. Out of Print celebrates the world's great stories through fashion. Their tees feature iconic and often out of print book covers. Some are classics, some are just curious enough to make great t-shirts, but all are striking works of art! Featuring cult titles such as Pride And Prejudice, Catch 22, The Great Gatsby, Moby Dick and Wuthering Heights. In addition to spreading the joy of reading on their fab tees, Out Of Print acknowledge that many parts of the world don't have access to books at all, so for each product sold, one book is donated to a community in need through their partner Books For Africa. Such and delightful and heart warming mission and stunning tees too!
In the news! The Beano welcomes some familiar faces to it's pages in the name of Sport Relief
There are some familiar faces in the new issue of the Beano, and we are not talking about Dennis and Gnasher!
Yup - the beloved comic book BeanoMAX has enlisted the help of some of Britain's biggest sports stars to help raise money for Sport Relief. Tom Daley, Steven Gerrard and Rebecca Adlington are among the (usually three dimensional) faces to grace the pages of a special edition of the comic's monthly spin-off, BeanoMAX, with all the stars doing their bit to donate items to the Bash Street Kids' charity auction as they look to raise money for Sport Relief.
Check out some of the brilliant imagery below!
