[ 12.06.2007 ] Our homie Jake Lewis (aka Blaxle Rose) from back in the day opened a new shop called PTNC/Patience, so if you're in Sweden make sure you stop by to get that Official product.  [ 11.06.2007 ] There's a new shop in Forest Hills, Queens called Concrete Jungle on Austin Street.  [ 10.10.2007 ] If you're in Brooklyn, check out Homage skateshop. They also have their own juice bar next door so that you have plenty of energy to go skate.  [ 09.12.2007 ] The next time you pass through New Zealand and you need a new Official board stop by NYZ skateshop. While we're going intercontinental, Rap Style now reps Official in Alicante, Spain.  [ 07.24.2007 ] If you're in New Hampshire check out John Coyne's local skateshop Identity.  [ 07.12.2007 ] If you're in Madrid, Spain you can now find our product at Welcome skateshop.  [ 07.04.2007 ] Check out the new woodstain logo board colorways available in [black/gold], [purple/silver], and [black/silver]. We also have some new shirts to go with that.  [ 10.04.2006 ] We constantly get email from people who can't find our product at their local shops or online, your demands have not been unheard and the Medium Photo board (7.625) is now available at CCS.com * International shipping is available. ( Please note a typo, the Medium Photo board size at CCS is 31.5"x7.625 )  [ 10.03.2006 ] Saturday, 10/7/2006: Harold Hunter SkateJam, Party, and Video Premiere..  [ 09.15.2006 ]  [ 08.31.2006 ] In case you didn't already see it, Dan Howe got an interview in the July/August issue of Focus skate mag  [ 08.30.2006 ] IceLounge.com is an online community for skateboarders started by legendary skateboarder Salman Agah. They just dropped product reviews for some of your favorite New York companies including Official..  [ 08.08.2006 ] If you've been looking for something to do in NYC on Tuesday nights then check out "Skate Night". A party thrown by NYC OG skater Gizmo..  [ 06.16.2006 ] June 21st is "Go Skateboarding Day", come join us and our friends for a skatejam in the streets of NYC..  [ 06.14.2006 ] Rodney got an interview over at One Eighty Mag and speaks about friends, family, New York winters and myspace.  [ 03.16.2006 ] Rodney just got a Pro-paganda in the latest issue of Focus.  [ 03.15.2006 ] Tampa Pro is now over and Rodney placed 31st out of 48, and missed the semi-finals by .33!  [ 03.07.2006 ] We got a product review in Transworld Japan. I can't read it, but you don't need to know japanese to know that it's sick. In other media news, we got a product review in the latest (April 2006) issue of The Skateboard Mag. Rodney also has a sick photo in the east coast article. This issue is definitely a keeper.  [ 02.01.2006 ] Just in time for the Blizzard of 2006, we got new OG logo shirts in black, red, and charcoal grey. We also got the new FMP shirt, the shirt is so hot you'll almost forget that it's cold and probably snowing outside.. almost.  [ 02.01.2006 ] February contest: To win a free Official board and Brick and Mortar 3 DVD answer the following correctly: Within the last year, Rodney Torres has had photos in 3 skate magazines. Out of the list below, pick the 3 skate magazines that he was in: Focus Slap Skateboarder The Skateboard Mag Thrasher Transworld Skateboarding Poweredge To win, you must identify the 3 magazines correctly. The winner will be chosen at random from the group of entries that have correct answers. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SENT IN BY FEBRUARY 24TH. This month, the second place prize winner will receive a t-shirt and a Brick and Mortar 3 DVD. The third place prize winner will receive a Brick and Mortar 3 DVD. To send your entry to us, please email it to contest@officialskateboards.com. Please remember to include your name, home address, and telephone number. We need to know where to send you this stuff, that is, if you want it.  [ 12.31.2005 ] Mass Transit in Long Island now carries Official fine wood products  [ 12.22.2005 ] Official quality wood products are now available in Japan, if you happen to be passing through, here's a few Official japanese shops: M80 Sk8 Shop (prefecture: Shizuoka) Double Faith (Kanagawa) Itaya (Shizuoka) Pool-Skate (Fukui) Stormy (Tokyo) Is Ollies (Osaka) Oval (Aichi)  [ 11.14.2005 ] Added a photo of Rodney's 13flat13 noseslide in Atlanta to the website - Bryan  [ 11.04.2005 ] German got an interview and the cover in the November issue of Focus skate mag - Bryan  [ 09.29.2005 ] Marino's been out filming with the team, he dropped some throw away footy on his site.. - Bryan  [ 09.29.2005 ] We'd like to take this opportunity to welcome John Coyne to the Official flow team.. - Bryan  [ 09.21.2005 ] German got an ill switch fs 180 poll jam in the latest issue of Focus skatemag.. - Bryan  [ 09.18.2005 ] New Official boards out now, tell your shop to get on that today.. - Bryan  [ 09.09.2005 ] Saturday, 09.10.2005: If you're near Albany, join Official and 5boro at Nervosity Fest.. - Bryan  [ 07.19.2005 ] Rodney flipped his was into a 2 page spread in the September issue of Transworld - Bryan  [ 06.02.2005 ] Peter got an Official interview at the IndieWorkShop.com - Bryan  [ 03.11.2005 ] Rodney has been pretty busy, check out the 2 page spread Reda shot in the new Skateboarder Magazine - Bryan  [ 03.02.2005 ] Rodney got an ill kickflip photo with Ryan Gee in the east coast issue of The Skateboard Mag (issue 13) - Bryan  [ 02.01.2005 ] The Shelter was able to raise and donate $1400 to the red cross Tsunami Relief fund. Thanks to everyone who showed up to support the cause. Here's a little footy from the event. - Bryan  [ 01.28.2005 ] Official Skateboards are now available at KCDC Skateshop in Brooklyn, and MIA Skateshop in Miami. Welcome to the Official family. - Bryan  [ 01.24.2005 ] Join us on January 29th in Albany, NY at The Shelter skatepark to show your support and help raise awareness for the Tsunami Victim Relief effort.. - Bryan  [ 01.21.2005 ] I want to thank the people who we've gotten feedback from on the site. It shows people are paying attention and care about what were doing. Thanks guys. - Pete  [ 01.17.2005 ] So yesterday, Tolentino, Bryan, and I braved the cold to skate some spots downtown. Some random European photographer was so impressed with Tolentinos ollies over a barrier that he took some pretty good shots. Tolentino is ill, he even gets coverage in weather below freezing. - Pete  [ 01.13.2005 ] Welcome to the Official Skateboards website, visit regularly for new product, and team info. - Bryan  [ 01.11.2005 ] Rodney and Dan are currently on the road to NC/ATL/FL escaping the cold in New York. - Bryan