The lion city run...
Mil Mascaras Discotheque Lucha
One of my all time hero, the legend, doing his thing... Enjoy!
Bigfatlucha says,"Viva La Mil Mascaras!"
The Blackmarketeer Restoration.
'The Blackmarketeer', before the restoration. Bought this from one of my trusted junker in Sungei Rd, Singapore back in 2004, and left it in the storage unit for a really long time. It is an original Made in England, Chopper (MK2) by Raleigh, juvenile delinquents ride of choice during the disco era of the 70's, it was Da Shit!
This was a total rust bucket, effortlessly assembled by it's previous owner, for that quick ride to the Mama Shop, for his daily curry puff fix. Adorned with Made in China non-original parts and lots of missing bits. This was painstakingly restored for the opening of The Blackmarket No.2 store at Orchard Central, Singapore.
This was a total rust bucket, effortlessly assembled by it's previous owner, for that quick ride to the Mama Shop, for his daily curry puff fix. Adorned with Made in China non-original parts and lots of missing bits. This was painstakingly restored for the opening of The Blackmarket No.2 store at Orchard Central, Singapore.
The Bigfatlucha Tattoo...
An acquaintance of mine was flipping through my sketchbook, saw The Bigfatlucha's mask and decided that he wanted it tattooed on his thigh. Hmmkay...
Bigfatlucha says," Thank you very much for the love, my fellow comrade, Sénor Hafidz."
The Bigfatlucha's Pro Keds shoe!
Shoe on the way??? PRO-Keds came knocking on the door recently, and wanted to do a collaboration series with yours truly, whassup bitches!
More Raleigh Chopper Memorabilia...
In the late 1960's, US cycle makers discovered a Californian trend towards high-rise cycles for adolescents and are now capitalizing on it. Responding to this, in 1969 Raleigh launched the Chopper in the USA. It was too expensive and too late for the American market but the following year it was released in the UK, where it was hugely successful. In its 10 year production about 1.5 million were sold in the UK alone. Designed by Alan Oakley in the late 60's, its unique design became a true 70's cultural icon and was one of the most coveted 'must have' possessions in the 1970's. Raleigh ceases production of the Chopper in 1980 and has since become a collector's item.
More vintage Raleigh Chopper Ads...
A collection of Raleigh Chopper advertisement for your viewing pleasure.
Vintage Raleigh Chopper Advertisements.
In the late 1960's, US cycle makers discovered a Californian trend towards high-rise cycles for adolescents and are now capitalizing on it. Responding to this, in 1969 Raleigh launched the Chopper in the USA. It was too expensive and too late for the American market but the following year it was released in the UK, where it was hugely successful. In its 10 year production about 1.5 million were sold in the UK alone. Designed by Alan Oakley in the late 60's, its unique design became a true 70's cultural icon and was one of the most coveted 'must have' possessions in the 1970's. Raleigh ceases production of the Chopper in 1980 and has since become a collector's item.
A collection of Raleigh Chopper advertisement for your viewing pleasure.
The Blackmarketeer
Here is The Blackmarketeer, this 70's icon was painstakingly restored for the opening of The Blackmarket No.2 store at Orchard Central, Singapore. A customised original MK'II' Chopper by Raleigh. Fully restored by combining brand new parts with refurbished old components. Some parts of the bike are left in it's original un-restored condition for added character and for aesthetic reasons. This is definitely one of a kind, unique custom/classic bicycle. Bigfatlucha's Abandoned Customs aims to preserve this forgotten piece of history by giving it a second lease on life with a little customisation.
The Bigfatlucha says, "Want to get your old bikes restored, drop me an e-mail at bigfatlucha@gmail.com, i might be able to save it!"
The Traveling Luchador in Jakarta.
And i was in Jakarta, what can say, a crazy city, spent half of my trip on the road, caught in the mad traffic jams. The food is always good though, the Padang restaurant is always the place that i'll never fail to visit everytime i feel like having a satisfying meal. Things are definitely changing rapidly in this crazy city, really massive malls and ultra hip hipster cafes are popping up everywhere, the city is becoming a super cool destination, a massive change, I will be back for sure!
A series of sticker bombing at Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Jakarta.
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