Just like that, I have two more links to share from friends of Found Item Clothing.

Thunderfrogs — our new British-based BFF’s — penned a short but glowing review of our Jack Burton tee (pictured below), worn by Kurt Russell in Big Trouble In Little China. I’d be remiss if I failed to mention that we stock both a tee version and a tank top version, the latter of which sold-out with a blinding quickness over the Halloween holiday (don’t fret, we have since received more, btw).

Also, we got a brief blurb over at Hide Your Arms, an estimable tee and hoodie blogs that features a daily stream of informative and snappy copy on all manner of t-shirt-related issues.

All the best, fellas — we definitely appreciate the kind words.

Have an opinion? Share it below or message me: travis@founditemclothing.com.

Good morning friends. Today’s post is a round-up of some exciting FIC-related developments, as reported by other tee sites on the web.

First off, Andy at Thunderfrogs — an informative U.K.-based tee blog that focuses on movies, t.v. programs, and other sci-fi properties — gave our Green Skeleton top a nice plug here. We like his site so much that we’ve decided to return the favor and co-sponsor Thunderfrogs’ 1st Anniversary Competition.

You can get all the details at his site, but to enter, you must provide a fairly simple nugget of 80’s trivia. Respond with the correct answer and you’ll be eligible to take home the FIC garment of their choice — for free! As Andy notes on his site, the contest “closes 28th November - [and] two winners will be drawn at random from all correct entries.”

Thanks again, Andy.

In another positive development, the peeps at troundup had effusive praise for our Bushwood shirt:

“There are a bunch of Caddyshack shirts out there, but this is the best quality one I could find. It’s from the awesome guys over at Found Item Clothing, who’ve got some great pop culture shirts. It’s also on American Apparel, compared to many of the other companies who print on low quality shirts.”

We couldn’t agree more.

Finally, we’ve had It Goes to 11 added to teereader, a t-blog aggregator that collects and centralizes posts from around the Internet. This site functions as a one-stop clearinghouse for reviews, news, designs, and designers; it also proffers a wealth of practical information for aspiring t-shirt entrepreneurs. It has simplified my job and I can’t recommended it enough. Naturally, we’re stoked to join this online t-community.

Input? Share it in the comments below or e-mail me: travis@founditemclothing.com.

Well, look at what we have here…and to think that earlier in the week, I was bemoaning the lack of user-generated content.

Loyal FIC customer Travis W. from Jacksonville, Florida just submitted this snapshot of himself dressed as Chris Knight from Real Genius for Halloween. On the left, we have Val Kilmer looking effortlessly cool; on the right, we have Travis doing much the same.

The resemblance is striking, and I’m particularly impressed with the hair styling. Still, the gorilla shirt ties the whole ensemble together. Nice work there, Travis.

For his trouble, Travis will win the FIC t-shirt of his choice — proof again, that it pays to read It Goes To Eleven.

Post-script: We like to be thorough here at It Goes to 11, so I did a little follow-up Q&A with Travis about his Halloween experience.

On the comedic value of Real Genius: “[It] is actually one of my favorite movies ever, and I first saw it from the rental store when i was about 6 years old in 1986. I bought the Surf Nicaragua and Order of Gorillas shirts earlier this year, and ever since was planning on going as Chris this Halloween.”

On the Chris Knight costume: “A few of my closer friends who also love the movie did know who I was, and they loved it, but I’m sure the costume was lost on most other people. I also had on the Nike Airforce hightops he wears and slacks with a green shoelace. I did check out your costume guide, however I know the movie so well that I didn’t really need it, and I know there are probably 5 or 6 different Chris Knight looks one could pull off and I like the two you have listed.”

On future costumes: “I like a lot of the other guide costumes you had, especially the Axl Foley one. I’m planning on doing Cru Jones next year…I think Cru would be a good one to add to your list [editor's note: he's referring to the FIC Halloween Costume Guide], the rest of the costume is just stone washed 80s jeans, BMX gloves and a red bandana tied around the knee (as I’m sure you’re familiar with). And maybe walk around eating a bowl of KIX if you want to go the distance.”

Drop me a line in the comment box below or at travis@founditemclothing.com.

Battling a gimpy ankle and the rainy Portland skies, yours truly headed out last night to the Wonder Ballroom, a historic concert hall located here in Portland. The evening’s entertainment, you ask? None other than Dayton’s finest, 90’s buzz-bin superstars, The Breeders.

Touring in support of 2008’s well-received Mountain Battles (the band’s first full length record since 2002), the reformed quintet blasted through a 70-minute set that mixed Last Splash classics (”Cannonball,” “Hag,” “No Aloha,” “Divine Hammer”) with other, equally catchy material from all points in the band’s discography. The breezy, surf-n-turf pop hooks that made The Breeders underground sensations were still locked firmly in place, evoking memories of the outfit’s salad days.

When the show came to a conclusion, my party and I retreated to the Wonder’s basement bar for a frosty beverage (PBR, natch). By a stroke of premeditated luck, thirty-minutes later, I found myself backstage, face-to-face with a healthy, smiling and extremely modest Kelley Deal, thanks entirely to my friend Dan*$*#%X, who is quite skilled at finding his way into restricted areas…

Naturally, I couldn’t let a golden opportunity like this slip through my hands. After she graciously autographed some of my vinyl records, I gifted Kelley with a pair of FIC t-shirts, one for her and another for her twin sister, Kim.

Lo and behold:

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One of our crack FIC agents — thanks, Linz! — spotted the unidentified fellow on the left at a Halloween party last month, dressed as Nigel from the 1984 cult classic Spinal Tap:

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