Introducing the Stash x G Pen Elite Vaporizer, a limited edition collaboration with legendary New York City graffiti artist, Stash. The first release in G Pen’s Street Artist Series, the Stash x G Pen Elite is housed in a fully customized, individually numbered “Stash Can” bearing a floral pattern created exclusively for G Pen. The Stash x G Pen Elite Vaporizer is completed with a matching charging dock, custom grinder card, resealable smell-proof bag, as well as exclusive Stash and G Pen enamel pins.
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The deluxe edition is limited to 50 units and includes an 8" x 6" hand-painted and signed canvas and a signed "Stash Can".
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Exclusive T-Shirts are also available in black, grey, and white.
We linked up with legendary Brooklyn graffiti artist, @MR_STASH, for a limited edition collaboration G Pen. The STASH x G Pen features the G Pen Elite, housed in a spray paint stash can packaging, all draped in the custom pattern created by STASH.
The release party immersed attendees in the full STASH x G Pen experience. Two complete walls painted by STASH in the custom pattern.
A chair was erected from the STASHxGPEN spray cans, inspired by Game of Thrones, set to the graffiti patterned background.
We brought Beef (@viaBeef) back in the DJ booth, keeping it lit all night long.
Along with the Blue Corn Tortilla Lady, who blessed the event with STASH blue quesadillas.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by and celebrated another successful G Pen release.
Grenco Science is proud to introduce the new standard in portable ground material vaporization, the G Pen Pro. The result of unrivaled research and development, the G Pen Pro is the perfect intersection of intuitive design and industry-leading performance, offering substantial value with a price point below $100.
The G Pen Pro is dressed in a compact, light and durable aluminium outer body. The sturdy mouthpiece pops on and off effortlessly, with a removable silicone covering for easy cleaning and maintenance. A single smart button controls the powering and temperature control of the device, with three preset temperatures of 375°F (Blue), 400°F (Green), and 428°F (Red). The fully ceramic internal heating chamber has a fill capacity of 0.25g and is capable of reaching vaporization temperatures within 30 seconds of activation. The device automatically shuts off after four minutes of activation to prevent overuse of the battery.
Sporting these features, the G Pen Pro is a welcomed introduction to the G Pen family and an indispensable accessory for its discerning consumers.
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With “Summer feels” beginning to radiate their way through the atmosphere, we became filled with inspiration and concocted the GENIUS idea to visit the Museum of Ice Cream.
With its location residing in Downtown Los Angeles across the street from our favorite pizza parlor Pizzanista!, the traveling art exhibit made its debut just last year in NYC.
As we pilgrimaged through the mini-funhouse, we were immediately immersed into a whirlpool of vibrant color and delectable flavors & toppings. The ice cream inspired installations and designs felt like a satellite campus to Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory.
Some of our wildest dreams couldn't compare to the displays of sugary goodness we experienced at MOIC. There was even a swimming pool of sprinkles that you could dive into!
The succulent art (and some help from the G Pen Elite) really worked up our appetites, and lucky for us samples of ice cream laced with toppings were being passed out throughout the visit.
Due to popular demand, the MOIC is unfortunately sold out for the remainder of its LA stay. However, creators have hinted at more cities and other ice cream ventures in the near future. Visit www.museumoficecream.com for more information.
The legendary Lisa Ann came by our office to takeover the Pornhub Snapchat and send out her first snap ever. Watch her answer questions from fans, eat some Pizzanista! & pose for a photo shoot.
We cruised up to 92 Pullman with Berner in San Jose. He gave away some limited edition G Pens, took pics with fans & even met some lizards!
To properly praise the successful curation of our Pizzanista! collaboration, we kicked-off a black light infused pizza party at their Downtown Los Angeles location in appropriate celebration.
Get educated on the full story of Pizzanista! & more in the video above!
In observance of everyone's favorite holiday 4/20, and cooperation with Pizzanista!, we created the world’s first cannabis leaf-shaped pizza packaged up beautifully in a limited edition pizza box with every purchase of the G Pen capsule.
Chris Folkerts (founder of G Pen) & Salman Agah (founder of Pizzanista!), the two kingpins that make dreams reality.
Like stepping through a psychedelic time warp straight into the bedroom of a 1960's teenager, the party decor was very on point.
Some self proclaimed "black light enthusiasts" took things a step further and attended the event equipped with specialized goggles to enhance their experience.
Shout out to Pizzaboyzzz for stopping through and thus proving to be true lovers of all things pizza (...and beer... and 4/20).
As pizza connoisseurs indulged in some of the best pie Los Angeles has to offer, festivities finally wrapped up around midnight.
Extra special thanks to all who came out to show support and party with the whole GLIFE & Pizzanista! crew.
The Pizzanista! G Slim is available here!
On March 7, 2017, a Federal Judge in Illinois granted well-known personal vaporizer manufacturer Grenco Science $47 Million in damages from 65 different online retailers found to be selling counterfeit versions of its products. The Court offered this ruling not only for its monetary purposes, but to stop sales of unauthorized products online.
The Los Angeles-based company has been the victim of such counterfeiting for years due to the extreme popularity of its products, recognizable trademarks, and collaborations with major names such as Snoop Dogg, Burton Snowboards, HUF Worldwide and Taylor Gang. The defendants in question have used these trademarks and collaborative designs to lead consumers to believe they are receiving genuine items instead of poorly made counterfeits. Such items generally use non-certified batteries and materials, which can be not only short-lasting but even potentially hazardous to the user due to minimal protection around the anode and cathode sections within.
According to the Grenco Science complaint, many of the unauthorized sites named in the lawsuit are based overseas and go to great lengths to conceal their identities and thwart shutdown. This includes operating under multiple fictitious names, using numerous merchant accounts and illegitimate search engine optimization tactics to drive traffic away from the genuine Grenco Science online store. The defendants often used logos and images directly sourced from Grenco Science to further deceive possible customers.
"This win represents the first of many in a continued effort against counterfeiters unlawfully infringing upon our intellectual property. And while we're thrilled with this initial outcome, let this serve as notice that we're only getting started," stated Chief Operating Officer Anthony Marino when asked for comment.
Grenco Science is represented by Greer, Burns & Crain Ltd. in the case GS Holistic, LLC v. Shejin Technology Co., LTD., et all (Case No. 17-cv-00246).
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Tucked on the fringe of West Hollywood, across from Maxfield Gallery lies Daft Punk's Pop-Up Shop.
Far from your ordinary exhibition of concert merchandise & underwhelming decor, voyaging inside feels like a trip to another dimension.
According to a press release, the shop hosts “a retrospective of archival set pieces, props, wardrobe, artwork, photography, and robot helmets on display for the first time as well as a range of limited edition items created by a selection of Maxfield's esteemed designers.”
Of course we brought our G Pen Elite to enhance the adventure.
E6 slide film, negatives & rare prints from across the years rest on a lightbox display with accompanying magnifiers.
Designer and fashion brands Gosha Rubchinskiy, Off-White, DarkDrone, Hervet Manufacturier & Han Cholo all produced accessories & apparel exclusive for the pop-up.
Fans pose in front of the iconic outfits worn at the 2014 Grammys.
A wide range of figurines are available for purchase, great for the aspiring stop-motion artists.
Whether you're looking for a new fit or Halloween costume, the options are abundant.
If you bring a large enough crew, hop on the instruments for a jam session.
Random Access Memories Deluxe Box set is a must for any die hard.
The men behind the masks, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter.
The pop-up shop is open through the 19th, be sure to pull up to 8818 Melrose Ave
Shout out to our dude Jae Dillinger for taking his Snoop Dogg G Pen to new heights skydiving!
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With aspirations of making 2017 twice as badass as 2016, we started the year off proper with a trek up the Pacific Coast Highway to check out some of the unbridled beauty Northern California has to offer.
Slightly shy of an hour north of San Luis Obispo, Elephant Seal Vista Point in San Simeon plays host to thousands of elephant seals doing what elephant seals do.
We stocked up with some G Beanies to keep our noggins warm as we marveled at the 2+ ton beasts.
Through curvy roads, sequoias & fog, we arrived in California's oldest state park, Big Basin Redwoods. Primed with our Phil Frost X Burton G Pen Elite, we hiked the East Ridge Trail along Blooms Creek.
Our Phil Frost X Burton Tinder Backpack blended in nicely in the deep forest, a perfect rucksack to keep our Elite & camera gear sheltered.
The Park covers 18,000 acres ranging from sea level to more than 2,000 feet elevation.
Evidence of California's winter storms affecting the whole state. Redwood debris over Blooms Creek.
Nothing tops of a beautiful hike like a gorgeous cruise through Big Sur.
Stay tuned for more adventures this year as we continue taking G Pen worldwide.
Resting proudly in DTLA's bustling art district lies a slice of Punk Rock / Skateboard heaven, Pizzanista!
Founded in 2011 by skateboarding legend, Salman Agah, the eatery leaps above & beyond traditional pizzeria boundaries.
The name Pizzanista! was inspired from The Clash's album Sandinista. In a feature with LA Magazine, Sal explained "We also liked that ‘nista' means to be a connoisseur of something. We thought it had a really good ring to it."
Stacks on stacks of skateboarding books and magazines are made available for customers to dive into the culture that helped inspire the business.
We broke out the G Pen Elite before helping ourselves to the feast.
As native Angelenos have doubts of a satisfactory burrito existing outside of the borders of this city engrained in our DNA, we can imagine so do New Yorkers have their doubts about finding a decent slice in Los Angeles. Luckily we have Pizzanista! here to do us proud.
The kalamata olives really brought this pizza-by-the-slice to the next level.
Romaine & radicchio, cucumber, gabanzo beans, kalamata olives, pepperoni, red onion, ricotta salata, sopresesata, tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette... I introduce to you, The Spicy Chopped salad. FUEGO!
It's always cool to see establishments you love & respect pay homage to the same roots in the underground that are so important and influential today.
Pizzanista! has collaborated on custom pizza box designs with pro skaters, various companies within the skateboarding industry & even photographers, including Estevan Oriol, bringing his iconic "LA" fingers to the dinner table.
For anyone fighting hunger while on a budget, day old slices are offered for just $1.
So, the next time you're craving a pie, looking to catch up on some skateboard literature, or both, be sure to skate up to Pizzanista! and indulge.
DTLA Location: 2019 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Long Beach Location: 1837 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90813
During our recent expedition to NYC for the Phil Frost X Burton release party, we mobbed to Brooklyn to connect with our long time G Pen fam, NYC graffiti legend, Stash.
He invited us to his studio to check out some recent concepts & see some walls he's blessed in Brooklyn.
From displaying his first canvases alongside Jean-Michel Basquiat & Keith Haring to collaborating with prominent brands, Stash continues to serve as an influencer & innovator in art & culture.
Here's a pose with his pup Eva, in front of a wall he collaborated with renowned artist Crash.
A piece he did after the Orlando shooting, outside popular eatery Sweet Chick.
Another piece he did in Manhattan.
Special thanks to Stash for the good times & hospitality during our stay. Look out for an upcoming G Pen X Stash collab coming soon!
Grenco Science is proud to announce their latest collaboration with up and coming streetwear brand Badwood, the brainchild of young Los Angeles artist Natalie Wood. The ‘Feels Good To Be Bad’ collection features separate box sets for the G Pen Elite and the microG vaporizer, emblazoned with original yet distinct Badwood artwork. Each kit comes in a commemorative make-up vanity box with a clutch featuring the now-iconic “Badwood Ski Mask” logo, a print of an original painting for the collaboration, complete with various accessories including a compact mirror, bottle opener grinder card, miniature permanent marker, rolling tray, temporary lip tattoos, and customized adhesive bandages, making it the perfect kit for a girl’s night out.
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To commemorate the release of the ‘Feels Good To Be Bad’ collaborative collection, Grenco Science assisted Natalie in fulfilling a lifelong dream of showcasing her coveted original artwork in her debut showing last week at the Seventh Letter Gallery in West Hollywood. The event featured the exclusive pre-release of the collaboration, a gallery of Natalie’s paintings, sketches, and an interactive installation bringing the Badwood art and imagery to life.
Recap of the release event: GPEN.COM/FEELSGOODTOBEBAD
About BADWOOD:
On December 2nd, we celebrated the release of our collaboration on the 'Feels Good To Be Bad' collection with Badwood, the brainchild of budding young artist & entrepreneur Natalie Wood.
The gala was held at The Seventh Letter gallery on Fairfax, marking a huge milestone for Natalie as her first art gallery showing all of her original paintings and sketches.
Attendees hopped into bed with ski-masked Badwood girls for a photo opportunity in the "Feels Good To Be Bad" bed scene.
The music was provided by Beef, and the DJ booth was built from Badwood's original screen printing table and fashioned with original screens and films.
The Badwood G Pen Elite & microG are available here.
"Nat" recreated her infamous personal polaroid wall for her fans to have an up-close peek in real life.
Shout out to Raven Felix for coming through to represent Taylor Gang and show love.
Very special times took place in NYC this weekend ritualizing a long-awaited collaboration three years in the making. Upon release of the Phil Frost x Burton x G Pen capsule, Burton hosted an unveiling at their flagship store in SoHo. A select mixture of friends, family & enthusiasts from all over Gotham showed face to take part in the magic.
Recently honored in his first solo art show at the Empire State Plaza, the man of the evening, art virtuoso, Phil Frost.
Beer, wine, food and good people: the perfect recipe for the perfect night.
The one & only Pete Rock fully held down his position on the 1's & 2's, effortlessly keeping the energy of the room at its zenith and the people on the dance floor doing their job.
The three wisemen: G Pen founder Chris Folkerts, Phil Frost & Burton founder, Jake Burton.
Gucci Ghost aka Trevor Andrew takin' calls with the Phil Frost mini luggage.
Phil Frost styling' with Brooklyn OG icon, Stash.
Visual maestro Jason Goldwatch alongside Mr. G Pen himself.
Phil Frost and Jake Burton having a moment of creativity.
Fokerts caught in admiration of the photographic daredevil, 13th Witness.
Chris receiving the co-sign from Hot 97/Beats1's most controversial man on the microphone, Old Man Ebro.
We are so gracious to Phil, Burton and all the family & friends that participated in this paramount celebration. This collaboration marks a milestone in Grenco history.
Inception of the Phil Frost X Burton project dates back to 2013. As an admirer and avid collector of New York artist Phil Frost’s work, G Pen founder Chris Folkerts visited Frost’s studio at an undisclosed location to acquire a 20-piece luggage art collection which sparked the inspiration for the eventual collaboration and blossomed into a personal friendship. The Burton Snowboards brand, a previous collaborator with G Pen, being well known for their quality luggage curation made tapping into their skills the perfect fit for making this project a reality. With a full line of limited edition Burton travel accessories and snowboard alongside G Pen Elite box set miniature suitcase based on the original collection, this capsule allows everyone to own their own piece of Phil Frost art.
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With these last few months of 2016 dwindling down, we voyaged to one of our favorite places for some soul cleansing & fall foliage, an annual trip to the Boundary Water Canoe Area in Superior National Forest.
The BWCA is a protected wilderness area in northern Minnesota, bordering Canada just west of Lake Superior.
Motorboats with up to 25 horsepower are allowed in some parts of the reserve, but the majority of the BWCA is exclusive to canoes & anything else paddle driven only.
Over the span of a week we paddled & portaged over 30 miles from Fall Lake, Northbound along the Canadian border, all the way up past Basswood Falls.
We were lucky enough to spot some pictographs created hundreds of years ago by Native Americans occupying the region, most likely from the Sioux or the Ojibwe tribes.
Despite consistently sunny afternoons, some mornings dipped as low as a frigid 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Fortunately we had our G Pen Elite to start the days off right.
Traces of active wildlife were abundant all around us. Trees bearing the scars of a beaver's work were just a stone's throw from one of our campsites.
Time shifts at different paces when you're withdrawn & disconnected from the turbulent drone of modern civilization, reminding us how valuable a simple rejuvenating breath of fresh air can be.
The Gods of Boundary Water graciously blessed us with some prime fishing allowing us to feast on the freshest Walleye fillets for many of our evenings.
“The serenity of [a placid lake] is a wondrous thing to behold, more precious than the gems coveted & covered in platinum or gold...”
One of the few places not affected by light pollution, the BWCA is an ideal place to view Aurora Borealis, aka the Northern Lights. This year the colliding electrons among the magnetospheric plasma were the most vivid we've experienced yet. Another glorious venture for the books.
Los Angeles legend & visionary, Estevan Oriol celebrated 20 years of success & documentation with his latest exhibition California Love.
Hosted at Milk Studios in Hollywood, the "invite only" premiere featured a fleet of customized lowriders, open bar & photo gallery.
Elegant old-school Chevrolets were staged in the hangar wing for viewing & photo opps.
Estevan's books LA Portraits & L.A. Woman were on display for guests to flip through.
The legend himself.
Estevan began his start in photography touring with musical acts like House of Pain & Cypress Hill. He's shot everything from music videos to magazine covers to celebrities. California Love featured selections chosen by him & Milk of LA culture, including lowriders, portraits & street photographs.
Estevan's been able to capture areas & moments that are usually inaccessible to the average onlooker. In his words, "If you don't take risks, you don't get the photos."
Estevan with the wifey & grandkids.
Most of the night was spent posing with friends and family and signing books.
Estevan with Milk owner Willie Maldonado
Estevan's wife Angel holding LA Portraits
The roots of skateboarding's inception are thick & heavy here in the City of Angels. On June 21st, kids & adults alike from all over the county heeded the call for celebration of "Go Skateboarding Day", a holiday not only observed here in one of the skateboarding capitols of the world, but also around the rest of the globe.
Nike SB seized the opportunity to host an event at the legendary (& recently liberated) West LA Courthouse, aka the Santa Monica Courthouse.
Best trick contests, loud music & copious amounts of water consumption occupied the 100°+ temperature day.
Skateboarders, skateboard enthusiasts & curious observers of all ages, backgrounds & lifestyles from far & wide showed face to either participate in the celebration or just catch a glimpse of the action.
Vinnie Banh BEASTING a hardflip indy soaring over a bush.
Nike SB pros & skateboarding luminaries made appearances at the end of the session for a quick demo & photo ops with the public. Eric Koston, Paul Rodriguez, Guy Mariano, Nyjah Huston & Sean Malto all blessed the event with their presence.
Paul Rodriguez aka "P-Rod" pausing for a quick flick with a fan.
Nyjah Huston dazzles the crowd with a frontside feeble to smith.
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With spring on the horizon and the sun finally crawling its way through the gloom, we snatched up the opportunity to trek up the Santa Monica Mountains to the Getty Center and fill our lungs with fresh air and our eyes with elite views.
With a revolving door of exhibitions sure to keep you coming back for future visits, we were lucky to check out their latest, Cave Temples of Dunhuang: Buddhist Art on China’s Silk Road.
As you should expect, our good friend the G Pen Elite fully enhanced the entire experience.
Hoards of Pre-20th-Century European paintings, a mind-blowing photography archive, a Central Garden that will quickly have you never wanting to leave, all wrapped up in a building design (by Richard Meier) setting an almost unreachable bar for museum experiences in Los Angeles.
Even with that infamous layer of LA smog, the views from the top are still completely stunning.
500 plant species in the Central Garden to keep you mesmerized.
In celebration of 100 years of existence, the National Park Service is providing free admission to all National Parks throughout this celebratory week.
San Bernardino National Forest, CA
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High Times hosted their third SoCal Medical Cup this weekend at the NOS Center in San Bernardino, CA. We were happy to join in on the fun and check out the rides, food and legendary acts rock the stage.
DJ Quik
Suga Free with DJ Quik
Ferris Wheel Vibes
Skeme
The Game
Check out the rest of the photos below, and come see us at upcoming regional High Times events in Northern California, Portland, Denver, Michigan, Jamaica, and more!
With the arrival of Spring, we took a trip up to Mammoth Mountain in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains to get in our last runs of the season in. We were welcomed by beautiful skies and pristine air; the conditions were glorious.
After conquering most of the mountain, we ended up roaming outside the ski boundary into Mammoth's backcountry and came across a secret gem, Hole in the Wall.
Hole in the Wall is a natural lava tube formed by erosion. The chute provides quite the adrenaline rush.
Yearning for more adventure, we drove up Highway 395 to Mono Lake to catch the sunset.
Of course, our G Pen Elite complimented the scenery magnificently.
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To say that grassroots clothing line RIPNDIP has made a successful debut on Fairfax would be an understatement. Founded by Ryan O'Connor in 2009 by screen-printing shirts in his mom's garage for friends at a local skate camp in Florida, to touring skateparks across the country and gifting kids in attendance, he's now moved the brand to Los Angeles.
In celebration of their new home, the brand converted Known Gallery into an incredible pop-up shop with amazing installations. Apparel, skate decks and stuffed aliens are all available for purchase in-store.
The RIPNDIP pop-up is open until April 4th from 11AM-7PM and located at 441 N. Fairfax Av. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Check out the gallery below
Photography by Adam Stanzak - itisdrastic.com
In celebration of the G Pen Elite launch, the G LIFE team ventured up to California's Big Bear Mountain for some wilderness exploration. Equipped with snowboards, photography essentials and the brand new G Pen Elite, we trekked around Big Bear Lake and Mountain.
The fog rolled in densely over the lake around sunset, followed by an intense blizzard the next morning. Fortunately, we made it back to LA before the conditions got too hectic.
We are pleased to introduce The G Pen Elite Vaporizer for ground material, a significant leap forward in G Pen technology. The G Pen Elite was uniquely designed based on years of customer feedback, research, and development. This ergonomically constructed portable vaporizer features full LED temperature control and a completely ceramic chamber
The Elite boasts the largest fully ceramic chamber on the market, with the first 360 heating element that provides fast and even convection vaporization of ground material from all sides. With the capability of setting any desired temperature between 200° - 428°F (93° - 220°C) using a digital read out, users can experiment with low temperature true vaporization to explore optimal flavor profiles. This innovative technology opens up an entirely new vaporizing experience with unrivaled performance, taste, and effects.
The G Pen Elite is available now at GPEN.COM and authorized retailers for $169.95.
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This weekend Travis Barker presented his ninth annual installment of MusInk.
We are proud to announce that Grenco Science has partnered with acclaimed writer/director Kevin Smith, FreemantleMedia, and StarStream Media as an official sponsor for their new television project, Hollyweed. We were fortunate enough to be granted exclusive access to the set, and now proudly unveil the first behind the scenes glimpse at Hollyweed.
The half-hour comedy, written, directed, and starring Kevin Smith, takes place in a Hollywood dispensary. In Smith’s own excited words, “it's like Clerks meets Chasing Amy, but set in a dispensary.” In fact, he claims he has not had this much fun on a project since the previously aforementioned films.
In addition to Grenco Science, industry leaders Weedmaps, RAW Rolling Papers, ACME Elixirs, and DNA Genetics funded the half-hour pilot episode. With notable appearances from Donnell Rawlings, Adam Brody, Jason Mewes, Frankie Shaw, and more, the pilot episode is full of both familiar faces and plentiful laughs.
We wish the Hollyweed team the best of success in the coming months, and stay tuned to GPEN.COM for more news on its release!
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