Here’s some new for the RAD collectors out there! GT Bicycles have just released a special edition GT RAD Series complete 29″ bike that looks, well, rad! This limited edition release is built on GT’s Pro Series 29er with RAD graphics all over the bike from the seat to the frame pads and stickers. This bike is available for $790 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry GT Bicycles now! Check out more photos and details below…
Etnies Expands “RAD” Collection
Here’s some news for the “RAD” lovers out there! Etnies have announced that they have expanded the collection with new Helltrack inspired apparel and 3 new shoe options! They have also done a full production run this time around, so they aren’t as limited as the original collection released at the start of 2021. You can check out all of the new apparel and shoes, along with some of the original collection items that are currently on sale over on the ETNIES WEBSITE now!
“Today, etnies and the cult classic BMX film RAD launched a new collection – expanding on the first-ever official full-scale production of RAD footwear and apparel released in 2021 – with a much-anticipated “Prom Scene-themed” line of footwear and apparel. Due to RAD’s devoted, international fan following, the first etnies x RAD Collection sold out in a matter of days.
Available now on etnies.com and at better retailers, the etnies x RAD collection is stacked with a variety of apparel and footwear options, the product’s movie-inspired designs aim to capture the excitement of longtime and new fans alike, as the love for the film is passed down from generation to generation. ” – Etnies
“Rad” 35th Anniversary Poster Available Now
There has been a bunch of buzz around the movie “Rad” as it celebrates it’s 35th anniversary. There’s the new “Rad” 4K restoration version, the new RAD X ETNIES collaboration shoes, shirts, hats and more. Now there’s a special edition 35th Anniversary Poster for you to get your hands on by Michael Oswald. This poster is limited edition with only 300 prints that will be available direct from Michael’s webstore now for $75. You can take an additional 10% off by using the discount code “BMXUNION” at checkout!
Go get full details and more on these posters that are going to go fast right here!
RAD X ETNIES – OUT NOW
The Rad X Etnies collection is OUT NOW!
Here’s some news we’ve been waiting to drop since we got a preview of back in January. Etnies have released a full collection of shoes and apparel with RAD the movie. They have two different shoe models available in 4 total colors, along with a bunch of matching t-shirts, hoodies, hats and socks in different designs and colors landing at BMX Shops and mail-orders now! Everything is also available in the Etnies Webstore now! Check out more details on the collaboration, along with detailed photos below!
“Rad” 4K Restoration Trailer
Here’s some news for those of you waiting on details about the 4K restoration version of “RAD” that has been floating around for a little while now! It looks like the video is set to be released on July 10th and looks like they did a really good job of making the footage look super clean. Check out the trailer above for “RAD” in 4K, then get some more details below!
“A bicycle-motocrosser (Bill Allen) tries to enter a corrupt promoter’s nationally televised cash-prize race. Pre-Order the Rad 4K restoration and be the first to see the digital restoration on July 10th featuring an exclusive Q&A with the cast and moderated by The Lonely Island’s Jorma Taccone. Includes original bonus footage from the release in 1986! Exclusively on Altavod until July 24th.”
You can pre-order / order the 4K version of Rad here — Altavod.co
You can also find it on VinegarSyndrome.com, but it looks to be sold out at this time.
BMX Bandits – Full Movie
Watch the full BMX Bandits Movie!
While we were looking for a fresh embed for “Rad” after the original link stopped working, we stumbled across the full BMX Bandits movie and realized we hadn’t shared this classic BMX movie on the site yet. Here it is in full for your viewing pleasure! Shout out to Daily Motion for having this one uploaded. This is one of the original movies with BMX in it from 1983! It’s not much like BMX these days, but it’s still an entertaining watch.
Rad! The Exhibit
This is pretty rad. If you are in the Los Angeles area July 4th through August 3rd, I’d highly suggest you make your way to the La Luz de Jesus Gallery to check out an art gallery featuring Radical Rick’s creator, Damian Fulton! Get the full details below!
Music Video Remake of RAD’s Dance Scene
Har Mar Superstar is an artist that I’ve never heard of. Maybe I’m not young or hip enough and you know all about him. If so, great! Either way, he remade the high school dance scene from RAD! for his latest music video, which makes him A-OK in my book.