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49-532: Girl Skateboards, the inaugural brand of the company, originated in 1993 after a selection of team riders from World Industries - notably Mike Carroll and Rick Howard - decided to found their own brand. Howard explained in a 2000 interview: Part of the reason we started Girl was so pro skateboarders would have a future. Take Royal, for instance. When Guy Mariano and Rudy Johnson's legs don't work anymore, at least what they've done for skateboarding and their ideas can continue with something they can fall back on. All

98-452: A 2012 interview: "Girl, Lakai — that's a dream come true. I ain't never leaving that shit." During the mid-2000s, Girl recruited new amateur riders Mike Mo Capaldi , Sean Malto , and Alex Olson , and established amateur Jereme Rogers was assigned professional status with the company in 2005. Rogers left the company in 2007 due to his dissatisfaction with his royalty payments, while Capaldi, Malto, and Olson were assigned professional status

147-425: A few years realizing that I can’t jump down stairs when I’m 45 ... Following his decision to leave Girl, Anderson revealed in a later interview that he "went to LA to talk to Girl about it and told them I’m getting older and I wanted to do my own thing. And it wasn’t fun for any of us ... I just wanna convey how much I love those guys, there was absolutely nothing wrong and I’m glad they are my friends." Anderson left

196-401: A part from Sean Malto. Filming for Pretty Sweet occurred in numerous global locations, including Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, China, Barcelona, and Berlin. Evans also explained that, due to commitments for his next feature film, Jonze's involvement was limited, but he conducted a week's worth of filming, contributed ideas, and participated in creative meetings for the production. The video

245-559: A six thousand dollar cheque ... The first time I broke my three thousand dollar minimum, "apparently", and on top of that, it was April; tax time. Coincidence ... Sure. A statement from Girl was not released in response to Rogers's claims. After winning the "Bang Yo' Self 2" contest, held by the Berrics website, in April 2009, Cory Kennedy was recruited by Girl and was assigned professional status in mid-2011. In regard to Kennedy's victory,

294-822: A skateboard tour, as he was unable to fit into the tour van. The original team consisted of Brenes, Daniel Castillo, Paulo Diaz, Richard Mulder, Shamil Randle, Gabriel Rodriguez, and Ben Sanchez . In 2009, a 15-year anniversary advertisement was published in which a portrait of the team was depicted — the two riders who were not present at the photo shoot, Anthony Pappalardo and Jesus Fernandez, were represented by framed portrait photographs. The Chocolate team made guest appearances in Girl videos, such as Goldfish and Yeah Right! , in addition to producing its own videos, Las Nueve Vidas De Paco (1995), The Chocolate Tour (1999), Se Habla Canuck (2004), and Hot Chocolate (2004), and A Little Chunk of Chocolate (2006). On November 12, 2013,

343-404: A subsequent sponsor and stated: "I wouldn't be where I am today without the help and motivation of Girl." Following the announcement of Anderson's own skateboard deck company "3D Skateboards" and the recruitment of Olson (who left to form his own brand shortly afterwards), the former Girl team member affirmed that his departure was not due to dissatisfaction: There was absolutely nothing wrong with

392-606: A video was published on the Crailtap YouTube channel, the official channel of the Girl Distribution Company, in which Jerry Hsu is officially revealed as the new professional for the Chocolate skateboard company. The video skit features Carroll, Marc Johnson , Stevie Perez, Chris Roberts, Elijah Berle, and Gino Ianucci. In the video, the skateboarders (minus Ianucci, who arrives at the end of

441-542: A young unknown skateboarder named Brandon Biebel to accompany them on filming/skateboarding sessions. Biebel had moved from Chicago to California, US and had met Evans previously in Southern California. At the 2000 premiere of the video, Carroll asked Biebel to join the Lakai skate shoe team, followed by an offer to join Girl several months afterwards. Biebel was assigned professional status in 2002 and stated in

490-484: Is "Fighting For An AIDS Free Generation"). World Industries World Industries is an American brand that offers skateboarding products, accessories and clothing. The company was founded by Steve Rocco in 1987. In 1988, Rocco was joined by skater, Rodney Mullen , and then Mike Vallely in 1989. As of 2014, World Industries operates under GVS America, a subsidiary of INA Sports Inc. & FGL Sports Ltd. The company also makes and sells longboards . The company

539-539: Is a native of the U.S. state of Connecticut . Anderson attained professional status in around August 1998 while riding for Toy Machine and was named Thrasher magazine's "Skater of the Year" the following year after he joined the Girl Skateboards team. The magazine's editor-in-chief explained: When I first saw him, it was a picture of a frontside bluntslide at Hubba Hideout. This barbaric dude that

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588-538: Is a skateboard footwear company based in Torrance, California , US, that was founded by Carroll and Howard in 1999. Source: Pro AM Former Royal Trucks is a company in Torrance, California that makes skateboard trucks , the axle-like structures to which a skateboard's wheels are attached, and apparel. According to Transworld Business and Chocolate Skateboards , the company was founded in 1999 by Rudy Johnson and Guy Mariano. Source: Girl Films has been

637-401: The "Blind Reaper" for Blind. . In October 1998, Steve Rocco and his then five other shareholder partners (including Rodney Mullen, Frank Messmann, and Scott Drouillard), sold a 70% majority interest of the company to an outside private equity group, SPC, while maintaining all key management and employees. The company was valued at $ 29 million at the point of sale. A parent company emerged by

686-619: The Art Share Gallery in Los Angeles, U.S. The Berrics website conducted interviews with artist Evan Hecox and Brenes at the event. Following the release of Lakai Limited Footwear 's "The Flare" video, Chocolate turned Yonnie Cruz pro in the summer of 2017. In 2019, Chocolate released the "T.O.N.Y. Tour" video, introducing amateurs Hakeem Ducksworth, James Capps, and Carl Aikens to the team. In 2021, Chocolate turned James Capps and Carlisle Aikens pro, added Jordan Trahan to

735-531: The Berrics wrote: "Today, April 2nd, 2009, is the beginning of Cory Kennedy's tyranny over skateboarding. May God have mercy on our souls." Kennedy was unaware of his promotion, as he was deliberately informed by the company that a filming session was occurring at the North Hollywood skatepark; however, 20 of Kennedy's inaugural signature skateboard deck were given to random people at the park who skated on

784-688: The Girl Distribution companies are based around people who have helped Girl get to where it is today. Howard and Carroll revealed in 2013 as part of the company's 20-year anniversary commemoration that the majority of the skateboard industry at the time was acrimonious towards the new enterprise. Carroll stated that a particular woodshop was threatened by another company and consequently severed ties with Girl, but that industry figure, Fausto Vitello, assisted Girl in numerous ways. Carroll explained that Vitello "...he always just, kinda, let us know that he had our back." In addition to Howard and Carroll,

833-544: The Girl and Chocolate teams were involved with the filming of the Pretty Sweet video production — the world premiere of the video occurred on November 16, 2012, at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, California, US (the commercial release date for the video is November 27, 2012). The video includes parts from the team members of both brands and was the first full-length Girl Distribution Company video to feature

882-466: The Girl skateboard company to commence his own skateboard deck brand, entitled "3D Skateboards." In response to a question about the situation at Girl prior to his departure, Anderson explained: There was absolutely nothing wrong with the way things were going with Girl. That’s why it was hard to go through with everything because we’re all really close friends and I love those guys so much. I just felt like I wanted to do something for myself, instead of in

931-696: The Girl team on May 16, 2013 after over a decade with the company. As of September 1, 2013, Anderson remains on the Fourstar clothing brand that is distributed by Girl. Initially, Anderson recruited Alex Olson, who left Girl shortly after Anderson, and Austyn Gillette, who left Habitat to join the company of his close friend that "would be fun at this point in life." However, Olson departed shortly afterwards to start his own board company, as 3D "just kinda looked like Girl," and Anderson and Olson "had two different visions." Anderson partnered with fellow former Toy Machine pro and skateboard company owner Brad Staba of

980-557: The SkateMental brand, with 3D's distribution also administrated by SkateMental's proprietor, Big Time Distribution. A rumor that implicated Nike, Inc. in the development of the company was refuted by Anderson in an August 2013 interview, "Nike doesn’t do hardgoods. It’s a huge corporation, that’s not where they’re at or I’m at, they are just my awesome shoe sponsor. We are doing this on our own, with our own funds and on our own terms ... they [Nike] got my back." The first catalog for 3D

1029-545: The World , a documentary about Steve Rocco and the creation of World Industries, as well as his other skateboard related companies and ventures. The film release was accompanied by a skateboard art exhibition (featuring Marc McKee's art) titled, "Censorship is Weak as F##k." Brian Anderson (skateboarder) Brian Anderson (born June 12, 1976) is a professional skateboarder based in Queens , New York City. Anderson

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1078-515: The World Industries brand to i.e. Distribution. As of February 2014, World Industries continues to sponsor a team of skateboarders; however, an official promotional flyer appeared on February 6, 2014, following the addition of a skateboard deck line to team rider Anthony Shetler's clothing brand "All I Need" (AIN). The flyer states: "Shetler and Timmy Knuth will have pro models," but as of February 20, 2014, both Shetler and Knuth remain on

1127-401: The World Industries website as team members, and no further information has been released. Golden Viking Sports On August 10, 2014, World Industries was purchased by GVS America, a subsidiary that is wholly owned by INA Sports Inc. & FGL Sports Ltd. Financial details of the purchase were not disclosed to the public. In 2007, Whyte House Productions released The Man Who Souled

1176-403: The attendees. Nike SB designer Fabricio Costa used sketches that were drawn by Anderson to create a skate shoe with a "runner-like upturned toe" that is designed specifically for flip tricks . As of January 1, 2016, Anderson is sponsored by Anti Hero Skateboards, Nike SB, Ace trucks , Labor Skateboard Shop, Spitfire, and Bones. In September 2016, Anderson came out as gay, saying that it

1225-466: The companies that have supported me, and I knew that one day I would want to direct this energy toward a project of my own. That time has arrived. Although it has been a difficult decision, I'm looking forward to this new endeavor. During a period when established riders left board companies that they had been with for lengthy periods of time—for example, Jason Dill's departure from Alien Workshop and Jerry Hsu's from Enjoi —Anderson amicably resigned from

1274-503: The company Plan B with an exclusive production and distribution alliance with World Industries. In the deal, Plan B marketed itself from San Diego while World Industries did the rest, paying a royalty fee to Plan B. } Mike Ternasky was able to convince perennial freestyle world champion Rodney Mullen to switch to street skating thus becoming a member of the Plan B team. In September 1993, Rick Howard defected with seven other riders from

1323-463: The company name that has been used for all of the Girl Distribution video productions. In early 2013, longtime videographer/director/editor for Girl Films Ty Evans announced his departure from the company and Italian videographer/director Federico Vitetta has become more involved with film work for the company since Evans' departure. Evans was primarily responsible for the Y eah Right!, Hot Chocolate , Fully Flared , and Pretty Sweet productions. Both

1372-499: The company to cover their overhead, which helped keep a boat afloat that had some leaks. For two years I apparently didn't break my three thousand dollar minimum ... Don't forget, we're taking about Girl here who sells all around the world ... So I inappropriately blurted out at Tampa 2007, after getting second to Koston, who had a flawed run, against mine which was flawless, that all I wanted was my royalties, when Rick Howard asked what I wanted after doing so well. The following month I got

1421-660: The company to join Element Skateboards in October 2017. Named the "Art Dump," the design department of Girl was overseen by Jenkins and included contributions from artists such as Geoff McFetridge, Kevin Lyons, and Hershel Baltrotsky. In the period leading up to the year 2000, Carroll and Howard were filming for the TransWorld SKATEboarding video Modus Operandi and their filmer, Ty Evans, invited

1470-440: The company, led by the newly appointed executives, and subsequent shareholders, CEO Frank Messman and CFO Scott Drouillard. By the end of 1998, World Industries and Blind had achieved the status of number one and number two brands in skateboard hardgoods. This was in large part due to the re-positioning of the brands with Marc McKee 's hugely popular cartoon characters of Devil Man, Flame Boy and Wet Willy for World Industries, and

1519-436: The decks, together with Girl team members who were also using the deck, while Kennedy remained unaware. After 20 minutes, Kennedy eventually realized that his name was written on the decks. In May 2013, longtime Girl team riders Brian Anderson and Olson announced that they had parted ways with the company as a board sponsor. Anderson explained that he would be pursuing a creative venture of his own, while Olson did not disclose

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1568-610: The departure of team members in August 2013, Carroll stated, "When people quit for other companies for just more money, or something, that's stupid. But, if someone quits because they don't feel right on a team, or something, then, and for another company, that makes sense." As of August 2013, the Girl brand has existed for 20 years and Howard explained his perspective on the longevity of Girl in an interview with Route One magazine: We've grown up together doing this, so, yeah, we're just lucky to work with our friends, you know? And all share

1617-458: The desire to be involved in his own company. Gonzales was riding for Vision , which was the largest skateboard company at the time. Between Santa Cruz and Powell Peralta . Gonzales and Rocco decided to name the company Blind , in contrast to Gonzales' former sponsor. Jason Lee , who was, at the time, a World Industries team member, assisted with the development of the brand. In 1991, wanting to break from H-Street, co-founder Mike Ternasky formed

1666-471: The end of Cliché Skateboards . Girl released their first full-length video since Pretty Sweet in October 2018, titled, "Doll" , which formally introduces Griffin and Niels to the team. In 2019, Girl added the first ever girl to the team, Breana Geering , from Vancouver, Canada. In 2020, Girl releases " Nervous Circus " and turn Griffin Gass and Niels Bennett pro. Professional Amateur Former In

1715-467: The fold of World Industries and started Girl . Mike Ternasky was killed in a car accident in 1994. Plan B and World Industries parted ways in 1997, and was run by Danny Way and Colin McKay, closing its doors shortly thereafter in 1998. In March 2005, Plan B was resurrected by team member and part-owner, Danny Way . The years of 1996 to 1999 were years of significant restructuring and explosive growth for

1764-410: The following year. Rogers later explained his issues with Girl in an October 2012 interview: I was getting my cheque, just not my actual royalties. I got a three thousand dollar guarantee a month, which operated as a minimum; meaning I get that no matter what, but if I sell over the minimum, I get the extras - royalties kick in ... So what had happened was, they were letting my royalties fall back into

1813-546: The name of Kubic Marketing ("Kubic") which owned World Industries and Dwindle Distribution . In 1999, the parent company Kubic bought the then-largest retailer (catalog and internet) CCS in the skateboard industry for $ 21 million. In 2000, due to financial issues, the company sold CCS to Alloy, a publicly listed company for approximately $ 50 million. In 2002, Globe International Limited, an Australian public company, purchased all companies of Kubic, including World Industries. On June 25, 2007, Globe International Limited sold

1862-419: The original Girl team consisted of Jovontae Turner, Eric Koston, Guy Mariano , Rudy Johnson, Tim Gavin, Tony Ferguson , Sean Sheffey , and Jeron Wilson. The company has evolved into a distribution company that distributes skateboard hard goods, skateboard videos and films, and soft goods. The Girl logo is similar to the symbol on women's bathrooms and was designed by Girl's in-house artist Andy Jenkins, who left

1911-407: The same things in what we do here, so ... That's how we started and that's what we do to this day. This is up for everyone to have fun with, you know? In 2015 Girl announced the departure of Koston and Mariano. Through 2016 to 2018 Girl added four new amateurs to the team; Simon Bannerot, Tyler "Manchild" Pacheco, Griffin Gass, and Niels Bennett. They also welcomed Andrew Brophy to the team following

1960-414: The skit) discuss a new professional team member for the Chocolate brand in a Mexican restaurant . A list of criteria is articulated by the group's members—a list that is associated with Hsu's career thus far — and Hsu then appears as the waiter. Hsu and fellow Chocolate rider, Elijah Berle, left the company in 2017. The Chocolate brand celebrated its 20th anniversary in August 2014 with an art show, held at

2009-407: The team, and released their first full-length video since Pretty Sweet (2012), titled "Bunny Hop". Professional Amateur Former Founded by Eric Koston and Guy Mariano in April 1996, as the pair sought to move beyond cargo pants and T-shirts to create affordable clothing for skateboarders. Fourstar Clothing have not released a new collection since Holiday 2016. Lakai Limited Footwear

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2058-501: The video's release it had achieved similar sales figures to the Lakai film, and that the video "was #1 in the Sports and Documentary categories on iTunes and overall out of all the films it was #2." In 2012, Girl was listed as a partner of the (RED) campaign, together with other brands such as Nike, American Express, and Converse. The campaign's mission is to prevent the transmission of HIV from mother to child by 2015 (the campaign's byline

2107-503: The way things were going with Girl. That's why it was hard to go through with everything because we're all really close friends and I love those guys so much. I just felt like I wanted to do something for myself, instead of in a few years realizing that I can't jump down stairs when I'm 45, and I kinda wanted to have my own thing started by the time that happens. I have a few Girl tattoos, and I'm happy I have them because it's great memories of fun trips and great years. When asked to comment on

2156-427: The year following the formation of Girl, the Chocolate brand was introduced, as the growth of Girl inspired the creation of another brand, with the recruitment of additional riders and personnel. Howard and Carroll explained in 2013 that they were compelled to start the brand after an experience in which they were forced to leave behind professional skateboarder Chico Brenes, a close friend at the time, as they embarked on

2205-602: Was a winner at the 15th Annual Transworld SKATEboarding Awards event, held at the Avalon Hollywood in Hollywood , California, US, and received the Best Video award over DGK's Parental Advisory and Transworld's The Cinematographer Project . In February 2013, Evans predicted that Pretty Sweet would surpass Lakai's Fully Flared as the best-selling skateboard video of all time. He explained that two months after

2254-547: Was initially known for its cavalier attitude through its marketing and handling of their team riders, most notably through their use of attack ads mocking rival skate companies as well as board designs that are either deemed offensive or bordering towards copyright infringement , with which they simply brush off any cease-and-desist letters they receive from companies such as Disney and the Church of Scientology among others. In late-1989, Mark Gonzales approached Rocco with

2303-682: Was obviously larger than life. He just walked right into the spotlight from working 70 hours as a line cook, to being the hottest thing in skateboarding. On August 23, 2013, Anderson's inaugural Nike SB signature model shoe the "Project BA" was launched in New York City. The event was held at the Ludlow Studios Gallery on the Lower East Side and heavy metal band Unlocking the Truth provided the musical entertainment for

2352-668: Was released in September 2013. 3D ceased operations in 2015 due to difficulties resulting from Anderson's residence in New York City while Big Time Distribution was headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. In October 2016, it was announced that he had joined Anti Hero Skateboards Anderson won the World Cup of Skateboarding title in Dortmund, Germany, in 1999. Anderson was Thrasher Magazine's "Skater of

2401-641: Was something that he knew from a young age. Anderson revealed that he was "totally scared" as a young adult, and chose to hide because he thought it would have a negative effect on his career and that it would be dangerous to talk about in the macho skateboarding world. He hopes to encourage others to come out with the message "it gets better." Anderson is an amateur artist and has contributed graphics for Girl's skateboard products. In 2013, Anderson revealed his intention to initiate his own creative skateboard venture as part of his departure from Girl: Throughout my career I have valued sharing my creative output with

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