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Crosslink Video - Dann
This was posted on the Oakley Australia YouTube page. It shows the customizations possible on the Crosslink series.

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Distressed Blue Box Sets - Dann
Few days late on this, but have some information on the new box set. The Flak Jacket and Radar Path will be coming in a set similar to the holiday boxes. Both sets will come Black Iridium, VR28 Black Iridium, G30 Iridium, and +Red Iridium. Flak Jackets will be $350, and the Radar will be $450. Despite looking like the Craftsman or Petterson weathered effect, these are prints and not layers of paint.





Thanks to Greg for the in-store photos.

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Collector's Spotlight - May 2013 - Dann
May's spotlight goes to someone who is heavily into customs and experimentation. His prize possession is a Factory Ice Mars, but his hand decorated tribal designs also deserve some mention.



http://www.o-review.com/collectors.asp?ID=39

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Frogskins LX - Dann
The Frogskins LX have been out for a while in Japan, but are now hitting state-side. Sadly there's no Ti Clear option, but some Asian Fit models have been making there way to the main site. These are the Acetate versions, much in the same vein as the Jupiter LX.

Polished Black/Grey
$120 - OO2043-01


Matte Black/Ruby Iridium
$130 - OO2043-02


Tortoise Blue/Bronze Polarized
$170 - OO2043-03


Polished Black/Black Iridium Polarized
$180 - OO2043-04


Navy/Chrome Iridium
$130 - OO2043-05

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Jupiter Carbon - Dann
Jupiter Carbon is now in the Database. It's an O Matter version of the Jupiter Factory Lite:

Polished Black/Black Iridium Polarized
$330 - OO9220-01


Matte Black/Black Iridium
$280 - OO9220-02


Polished Rootbeer/Tungsten Iridium
$280 - OO9220-03


Matte Black/Ice Iridium Polarized
$330 - OO9220-04


Non-Polar
http://www.oakley.com/products/7189

Polarized
http://www.oakley.com/products/7190

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Fresh Collection - Dann
Thanks again to Adrisport for providing information about the upcoming 'Fresh' Collection

Radar Edge:
Orange Flair/VR28 Black Iridium

Pink Lava/Black Iridium


New Racing Jacket
Polished White-Red/Black Iridium - OO9171-16


RadarLock Path
Polished Navy/Black Iridium - OO9181-17

Infrared/+Red Iridium


Radar Path Straight Stem
Fog/+Red Iridium - 09-757

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Soft Touch - Frogskins Collection - Dann
Next Frogskins are the 'Soft Touch' collection.

24-396 Black/Jade


24-398 Skulls/Blue


24-399 Carbon/+Red


24-397 Camo/Ruby


Thanks to Adrisport for the submission.

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Tour de France Collection - Dann
Some images of the upcoming Tour de France collection have appeared on Centro Optico Alpedrete

Thanks Jose for the heads up.


Fuel Cell:
Polished Black / Black Iridium (OO9196-70)


Half Jacket 2.0 XL
Polished Black / Black Iridium (OO9154-25)


RadarLock Path
Polished Black / + Red Iridium & G40 (OO9181-18)


RadarLock XL Straight Stem
Polished White / + Red Iridium (vented) (9196-04)

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Bubba's Hovercraft - Dann

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Collector's Spotlight - April 2013 - Dann
The spotlight for April is up. A good mix of old, new and custom is represented.

http://www.o-review.com/collectors.asp?ID=37

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Oakley Co-pilot Event 2009 - Dann
Following up the Co-pilot Slideshow, here is the video from the event. Contains an interesting speech by Colin Badin, and some interior shots of Oakley Headquarters. Be sure to enable subtitles, as the speeches can be hard to hear.

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Co-pilot 4th Anniversary - Dann
It has been 4 years since the 2009 Oakley Co-pilot Event, where 50 lucky fans were flown down for a trip of a lifetime. Here is a montage of the 1500+ pictures taken by the various Co-pilot attendees in chronological order.

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TwoFace and Style Switch Released - Dann
Two new lifestyle frames have appeared on the official site.

TwoFace is a Holbrook styled pair that utilized aluminum for the lower portion of the orbitals.



Style Switch is the first lifestyle frame with switchlock technology. Instead of a light and dark lens, it is paired with a loud and conservative one.



Both will be out in April

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Pit Boss II Online - Dann
Details for the Pit Boss II have been officially released. It will come in the initial three colors as the original, with the same price tag







Orders will ship mid-month

http://www.oakley.com/products/7168

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Collector's Spotlight - March 2013 - Dann
The Collector Spotlight for March is up, and features a member active on the Facebook group. He specializes in X-Metals and custom work.



http://www.o-review.com/collectors.asp?ID=36

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Oakley and The Macallan Team Up to Design "The Flask" - Dann
Oakley is collaborating with The Macallan to produce a high-end flask. Boasting mad science design similar to the FMJ and a price to match, it's going to be available on the Macallan site:

http://www.themacallan.com/shop/detail.asp?pid=847479





http://www.oakley.com/community/posts/3919

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Collector's Spotlight - February 2013 - Dann
Phillip Barber is our spotlight collector for February. He's been specializing in low serial Juliets for some time now, and is working on completing the series. Give it a read.



http://www.o-review.com/collectors.asp?ID=35

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Airbrake MX First Look - Dann
Vital MX has a first look at the Airbrake MX, and a few pictures as well as video of the goggle in action. Worth a look.



http://www.vitalmx.com/features/First-Look-Oakley-Airbrake-MX-Goggle,3345?u

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Oakley Craftsman Collection - Dann
If you were a fan of the Petterson Frogskins, but couldn't snag one of the 50 pair at retail or otherwise, Oakley is releasing a new collection taking styles from the weathered frame finishes of that previous release. There will be two Frogskins, a Holbrook and a Garage Rock.

The full article can be found on High Snobiety

http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/01/14/oakley-classic-craftsman-collection-

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Icon Awards 2012 - Dann
Okay, the votes are tallied, and we have our 8th annual Icon Award results. Few results remained from previous years, but the Juliet was finally toppled, and I don't disagree. First up:

Best Item Released: AIRWAVE


Best Mens Glasses: JUPITER FACTORY LITE


Best Womens Glasses:CHANGEOVER / RAVISHING [TIE]



Best Watch: TIME TANK


Best Footwear: SI ASSAULT BOOT


Best Piece of Apparel: BANDITO BANDANA


Best Bag: KITCHEN SINK


Best Accessory: WATER TANK


Best O-review Moment: Return of Collector's Spotlights - http://www.o-review.com/collectors.asp

Best O-review Thread: The PW Club

Best Oakley dealer/Retailer: http://www.oakleyvault.com

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Collector's Spotlight - January 2013 - Dann
A little late, but we have the first Collector's Spotlight up for the year. Please head over and give it a read.



http://www.o-review.com/collectors.asp?ID=34

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Collector's Spotlight - December 2012 - Dann
After a brief month off, we return with another Collector's Spotlight. This time we hear from Thomas Sorrells, a specialist in Frogskins and other hard to find pieces. Give it a read



http://o-review.com/collectors.asp?ID=33

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Icon Awards 2012 - Dann
It's that time of year again, where we vote on the year's best offerings, and I try to think of a new color for the trophy image. Being a man, that's VERY hard to do.

Anyway, head over to
http://www.o-review.com/awards.asp

And put in your entries. As always, remember that except for the New Release and O-Review specific questions, the items don't have to debut this year, just be available during the year. So high hopes for the SI Boot and Kitchen Sink to snag the win again. I'll be thread bumping throughout the month, and we'll tally things up come the start of the year.

The Timeline may help:
http://www.o-review.com/timeline.asp

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O-Review Network - Dann
We'd like to welcome our first two sites to the O-Review network, O-Addicts is well known for formerly being oakleyfr.com, but now run by Francois and is an active French speaking community of knowledgeable members.


http://www.o-addicts.com

Our second networked site is no stranger to most, but if you've seen some great looking customs floating around, chances are they have been through the Chop Shop. What started as lens cutting, turned into full frame renovations that give the stock options a run for their money.


http://www.drchopshop.com

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Aape Collaboration - Dann
Frogskin collabs are too numerous to count at this point, but company 'A Bathing Ape' included their signature Moonface logo with a 4-legged Frog pack. More info can be found at Hypebeast





http://hypebeast.com/2012/10/aape-by-a-bathing-ape-x-oakley-2012-fall-capsu

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O-Review Video Series - Dann
I've added a page that collects the video series, we've created. We've gotten many new visitors through them,, but they are collected in one spot now. Give them a view if you haven't already. There's been a lull in production, but there's some good ones on the way. Stay tuned.



http://www.o-review.com/video_series.asp

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Gearbox Automatic - Oak
The inspiration behind this Oakley timepiece is the engine of industry that forged civilization. All that mechanical beauty is refined into Gearbox Automatic, a limited edition with definitive styling.

The accenting bronze bezel will take on its own character by forming a natural patina over time, achieving a finish that echoes the finds of antiquity. This self-winding timepiece features the uncompromising precision of Swiss Made, 25-jewel movement (Swiss made auto-mechanical, ETA 2824-2).

The back of the titanium and bronze chassis bears a sapphire window for viewing the integrated mechanics, and a screw-down crown maintains resistance to water pressure equivalent to a depth of 330 feet (100m). This rare Oakley instrument optimizes comfort with an Unobtainium rubber strap matched with a titanium buckle.

- Price: $1895 US / $1950 CAN
- Limited Edition: Only 300 total units produced (initial allocation to about 61 stores)
- Unique: a watch designed to change its appearance based on its owner

NATURAL PATINA OF THE BEZEL
Oakley timepiece designs are an expression of originality. Gearbox Automatic carries that authenticity further with a bronze bezel that forms a natural patina over time, a finish that echoes the finds of antiquity. As the complexion of the bezel gradually changes, it takes on your individual personality by becoming a memoir of where life takes you. With its own rare aesthetics, this chronicle of experience will be unique - no two bezels will change in exactly the same way, and each will be a distinctive legacy of its individual wearer.

http://www.oakley.com/products/7099/26992


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Oakley Airwave is Released - Oak
The Airwave is now officially out:

"Oakley Airwave Goggles combine the company's best goggle technologies with a heads-up display that integrates GPS, Bluetooth, and more with a host of onboard sensors to bring new possibilities to your alpine experience. Now in the midst of skiing and other alpine sports, you can access a full range of information transmitted directly to your eye with the benefits of Oakley's world-class optical performance, comfort and protection.

-Heads-up display includes GPS, Bluetooth and more
-Record and view speed, jump analytics and other stats
-Connects to iPhone via Oakley Airwave app
-View and control music, text messages and caller ID
-Quick and hassle-free process to change lenses"

http://www.acquiremag.com/sports/ski-snowboard/oakley-airwave-goggle.php?ut

http://store.apple.com/uk/product/HA302VC/A/oakley-airwave-goggle?fnode=43


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2012 Oakley Store Holiday Exclusive - Oak
Info on this year's Oakley Store & Vault Holiday exclusive....

Will not be sold anywhere else. Once the holidays are over they will be gone (or they could sell out earlier). Should start showing up in stores the first part of November.

Separate packages for Half Jacket 2.0, Fast Jacket and RadarLock

RadarLock Edge: in Pearl White all other specs the same.

4 Lens, Matte True Carbon Fiber, Micro Bag that looks like Carbon Fiber, Hydrophobic Lens Kit, and a hard case unique to this setup.


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O-Review on Facebook - Dann
Finally added a page on Facebook for the O-Review. I should have more daily posts on there for current happenings and releases, so subscribe to keep up to date.

http://www.facebook.com/oakleyreview

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Collector's Spotlight - October 2012 - Dann
The spotlight for October goes to a member that would like to keep a low profile, but still show off his collection. A few good stories in this one, so give it a read.



http://o-review.com/collectors.asp?ID=32

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Collector's Spotlight - September 2012 - Dann
The spotlight for September goes to a member who has been quite visible on the Facebook groups and decided to join us for a feature here. An ever generous collector, please give Anton's spotlight a look.



http://o-review.com/collectors.asp?ID=31

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Collector's Spotlight - August 2012 - Dann
August's spotlight goes to Tony England over in...England. Please give it a read and comment.

http://o-review.com/collectors.asp?ID=30

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Site Updates - Dann
I've been adding more and more features to the site, and mainly in the members sections, so if you haven't yet, sign up using the link above and come join the community. Document your collection, get questions answered, and see if you can get any of the new achievements.

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Collector's Spotlight - July 2012 - Dann
For July's Spotlight, we move back over to the UK, with Mrs. H's contribution. Please give it a look.

http://o-review.com/collectors.asp?ID=29

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Collector's Spotlight - June 2012 - Dann
Another consecutive month of Spotlights, yay. This time from the land down under with Jamie's massive collection of only the best. Check it out.

http://o-review.com/collectors.asp?ID=28

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Database pages - Dann
I've tweaked the database pages a bit and returned the option of listing all items for a given category. I've also removed the columns and given each item its own line with a bit more data. Also added are the years of release, which despite being in the database, was never really used until now.

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8th Anniversary - Dann
Welcome to the new site: version 9. There's a lot of things that changed, but I've mainly tried to eliminate all the page hopping. I've also finally gotten around to condensing the database section into one set of pages rather than a unique for each, so the look and feel will be more consistent. Also I'm tinkering with some membership options, so we should be able to add new accounts a little easier shortly.

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Collectors Spotlight - May 2012 - Dann
We're back again with another Collector Spotlight, this time from Chris Bronstein over in the UK with a Massive Frogskin collection. Check it out.

http://www.o-review.com/collectors.asp?ID=27

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Icon Awards '09 - Dann
A little late, but the results for the '09 Icon Awards are in. The winners are:

Best Item Released : X-SQUARED

Best Mens Glasses : PIT BOSS

Best Womens Glasses : RAVISHING

Best Watch : TIME BOMB II

Best Footwear : SI ASSAULT BOOT

Best Piece of Apparel : CO-PILOT HOODIE

Best Bag : KITCHEN SINK

Best Accessory : IPHONE CASE

Best O-review Moment : FACTORY CO-PILOT EVENT

Best O-review Thread : YOUR LATEST PURCHASE

Best Oakley dealer/Retailer : OAKLEYVAULT.COM

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Jannard Makes Forbes list again - Dann
The posting for Forbes' top 500 have been posted and Jim Jannard came in again, with #113. Thanks for the tip Scott.

http://ocbiz.freedomblogging.com/2009/09/30/9-oc-fortunes-make-americas-wea

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Signed Livestrong Jawbone up for auction - Dann
To help raise funds, a one of a kind Signed and printed Livestrong Jawbone is being auctioned off. Check out the link below for more details.

http://austin09.livestrong.org/auction

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160349225303

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Terminator Salvation - Defenderoftheo

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Terminator Salvation, the highly anticipated fourth installment of the blockbuster Terminator film franchise, features Oakley’s own civilian version of combat gear developed with the U.S. military and created specifically for the Elite Special Forces the Oakley’s S.I. Assault Boots worn by the character of John Connor. From May 21, 2009 through May 28, 2009, Oakley Stores throughout the US and select Canadian locations will provide two complimentary movie passes* with purchases of $175 USD/$175 CAD or more while supplies last.
*local movie theater restrictions may apply for opening weekend

Read More at: http://oakley.com/community/posts/1305

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Fake Oakley importer sentenced in Portland - DoctorCrip

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A New Yorker who conspired with two men to sell fake Oakley sunglasses has been sentenced by a federal judge in Portland to six months home detention and five years probation.

U.S. Attorney for Oregon Karin Immergut said Monday that 35-year-old Yu Chou imported the sunglasses from China and supplied them to Kirk Bachelder and Kevin McAfee of Salem. The Salem men then resold them over the Internet.

Immergut says Oakley spent years trying to stop the trafficking operation before asking federal authorities to step in.

The Salem men had been previously sentenced to home detention and probation. The three defendants agreed to collectively pay $183,000 in restitution to Oakley.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

http://www.katu.com/news/local/44764807.html

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Game Seven Madness Oakley Style! - yelkao


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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., May 13, 2009

When you think of Oakley, hockey may not be the first sport that comes to mind, but think again. With over 100 players in the NHL wearing Oakley hockey shields, the brands presence on the ice has been second to none. Then throw in the fact that Oakley is known for it’s superior protection and vision and you have a winning story to tell any Oakley consumer / fan.

Read more at: http://oakley.com/community/posts/1356

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Pit Boss - Dann
The Pit Boss is up in the database as well as on oakley.com.

http://oakley.com/pd/6304

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Oakley Sales Up 7% - Dann
Oakley pulls ahead despite difficuly economic times. Luxottica heads the other way:

Oakley sales were up 7 percent in the first quarter of 2009, even as its parent company, Luxottica, faced a challenging period....

...Net sales for Luxottica in the first quarter were down 6.2 percent at current exchange rates, ...

Read the full article.

http://www.bicycleretailer.com/news/newsDetail/2682.html

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Oakley Tank Celebration Event Recap - yelkao


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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., April 4, 2009

We told you that we’d let you know how our little play date with the tank went, so here goes:

CEO Scott Olivet kicked off the event with an impassioned speech wrapped neatly around the $1 billion celebration and the history of our family behind all that success.

The G.O.A.T, Ricky Carmichael, was ferried in on a monster moto truck that burned rubber all over the helipad before delivering a few words of his own.

On the big day:

“I am really excited for Oakley to have reached this goal. I’ve been
with Oakley my entire career and they have helped me reach all my goals – they’re still helping me today with all my future goals in NASCAR.”

Read more at: http://oakley.com/community/posts/1273

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Oakley Prez Buys A Tank - Defenderoftheo


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Is a helipad crazy? A moto racetrack? We’ve got those.

Cannons? Torpedos? Running the skull and crossbones up the flagpole? We do that, too.

Take a loop around our Interplanetary HQ and it’s not hard to see why we’re known for doing things a little bit different here. And shortly, we’re going to do different in a very big way.

We got a tank.

We’re going to run some stuff over.

And 2,000 of our closest family members are going to bear witness.

We’ll tell you how it went next week.

Read more, and hear from Mr. Baden himself at:
http://oakley.com/community/posts/1272

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Oakley Factory Co-Pilot Competition Winners Announced - warwagon


After a few Months, and over 600 entries the Winners of the Inaugural Oakley Factory Co-Pilot Competition have been announced.

All winners will be Meeting at Oakley World Headquarters on March 20 and 21st for this Special event.

To view the winners follow this link:

http://oakleypilots.loopd.com/Members/oakleypilots/Default.aspx

The O-review will have a small representation of members, whom are all looking forward to this unique experience.

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