Dear Friends,

Wow, can you believe that it is already October? Where did the time go this year!? Let's see - we reinvented Rushfaster, doubled our range of cool bags and now we've moved! Our new office in Rosebery (near Surry Hills) has a nice warehouse and finally some room for us to stretch our legs.

I'm sorry that this newsletter is a little late but we have an excuse, we had to move ;)

Here's the scope on this month's faster:

• Introducing the new 2007 Mandarina Duck Workbags.
• Meet Treeson - so cute.
• Acme Made is back and better!
• 2K shirts from Incu.
• "An Inconvenient Truth".
• Win $250 with Pistol Clothing to Print Your Own T-Shirts
• Gift Vouchers for Christmas!

Enjoy & Keep smiling!

- Joe, Daniel & the team at Rushfaster.

Congratulations to the following Rushfaster Schweet Bags Competition winners...

1st Prize: Louis Schebeck - Boblbee People's Delight Backpack

2nd Prize: Albert Christianto - Oxio Retro-Stripe Street Bag

3rd Prize: Rick Morgans - JFold All Leather Zip Wallet

Next Competition - over $1,500 worth of prizes! Thank you to everyone who entered. If you didn't win this time there is no need to despair, our next competition starts soon and it is HUGE! Since it's Christmas, we're getting into the spirit of things by giving away over $1,500 worth of amazing bags and wallets. Don't miss this one! You'll be the first to know as we will send you a competition launch email.

Searching for a piece of Japanese pop culture? Looking for a toy to give to a friend? Perhaps you're in need of a little inspiration? There is a nifty little store on Liverpool St in Darlinghurst (Sydney) where you can find a collection of special designer products from around the world. The store is called Via Alley and it's a little store because they don't stock anything that is mass produced. Instead they focus on nice products that you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere else in Australia.

This is where we found Treeson. Treeson is a kind creature who was brought up by the trees in a forest. He was discovered lying on the grass with a stem branching out from his heart by a little boy called Ren. Click here to read on.

Meet Treeson at Via Alley

Sorry guys and gals, you won't be the first to get one of these new 2007 Mandarina Duck Work Bags because I already have one! ;) The Workbag range has been one of Mandarina Duck's most successful collections and they have just given it a 2007 make over.

The bag I have is the laptop zip brief. I love how it's simple and yet it still has a subtle sophistication about it. I use it wearing a suit or just jeans and a T... usually the latter.

You can see the complete collection at rushfaster.com.au, most of the bags come in 4 different colours - black, orange, hazel and blue.

View The 2007 Workbag Range

On our frequent shopping expeditions we've noticed the ever changing designs featured on 2K t-shirts. 2K is a niche t-shirt brand determined to introduce the best and most unique artwork and artists to youth culture.

The work of one particular designer really stood out for us, Josh Petherick of Melbourne Australia. Having designed for such brands as Vans and Stussy, he has now added 2K to his list of achievements.

We found his range of 2K t-shirts at Incu (in Galleries Victoria and Paddington, Sydney). If you're not from Sydney you can check out 2ktshirts.com for a list of other retailers in Australia.

See This Shirt

faster is usually about cool things, however, this article is not-so-cool, there is nothing cool about global warming. I'm sure you are aware of this issue but do you know how bad it really is? To be honest, I didn't.

Seeing the documentary has brought the issue to the forefront of my decision making and has prompted me to be more aware of how I personally and commercially contribute to this crisis. Most importantly, it has triggered me to do something about it. No, this does not mean that I have to give up my car or turn in my electric lightbulb for a candle. Instead, I should make better decisions such as buying a hybrid car, conserving energy & consumption and going on green power.

'An Inconvenient Truth' is currently out at cinemas, please go to see it and remember, change starts with you.

View The Trailer
Take Action

Ever had the urge to create a one-off t-shirt that no one else will have? Something that voices your message to the world or expresses your sense of style? In the past this would have cost a small fortune in set up costs and printing. These days, however, you just need to visit the guys at Pistol Clothing and they'll professionally print your shirt from just A$35. There is a minimum order however, 1.

Pistol Clothing are giving away a $250 gift voucher exclusively for Rushfaster members. All you have to do is email them and tell them why you deserve it!

Click Here To Enter
Click Here To Go To pistolclothing.com.au

Sometimes it's hard to find the exact bag for your friends and loved ones. A gift voucher can help you end your long search for the perfect gift. It's also ideal for those fussy people and it takes the hassle out of returning your present if it isn't exactly what they wanted.

Great for Christmas, birthday presents, corporate gifts, group presents and last-minute moments.