Lenko Animal Sweaters

Here at Ruck Rover we are pleased to announce the arrival of LENKO ANIMAL SWEATERS!


For the past four years, these jumpers have been a best seller in their Melbourne flagship store. This year they are available in a select few shops around the country. Yippee!

We have long been fans of Lenko, having stocked their clothing over the last five years. You might remember the doomed romance tee shirts?

These animal sweaters are a unisex fit, with super delicious, fleecy goodness inside and an appliqued animal on the front. Each jumper is made in Melbourne, and every single animal has been cut out and appliqued by hand by Dana Lenko herself. That is a lot of cutting and sewing!!

We hear the photo shoot they did with local Melbourne band Owl Eyes was really fun. It looks it!

The animal sweaters retail for $99.

Hedgehog!

Honey Badger!

Flamingo!

Rabbit!

Photographs by Tomas Friml.

Do You Have the Guts?

Been gutted lately? Or felt butterflies in your tummy? We feel the best way to be cheered in such situations is to be greeted by a witty, smiling... internal organ!



For the past six years, gut guru and illustrator Wendy Bryan has been creating her I Heart Guts range of plush toys, accessories, tees and babywear that reflect her cheeky sense of humour and fascination for how our bodies work.


These super sweet creations have been causing quite the stir and, wonderfully, have become very popular as gifts or even badges of honour for folks facing difficult health issues and operations.



“A dear friend’s daughter was born a couple of years ago with only one kidney, and with some issues involving her remaining one. My daughter, an RN, bought the baby one of your kidneys. Now two-and-a-half years old — and doing well — this little girl takes the kidney with her everywhere, especially to the doctor’s office. Last week, when having blood drawn at the kidney specialist’s, she insisted ‘I want my kidney!’ The doctor and nurse were first baffled and then highly amused by the way the toy comforted her. We who love her are just grateful that your clever toy helped a toddler laugh instead of cry. Thank you.” - Becky F. (From iheartguts.com)


I Heart Guts make wonderful, (ahem) heartfelt gifts and accessories that are loved around the world!


We love these plush fellas...

I'm your liver

I'm your gallbladder

We also think this pin is rather clever...



... and love these cheeky Tees!


Also available in mens!

From pieces that celebrate the cerebellum to those that can help you show how heartily you heart your loved ones, I Heart Guts have inspired ideas that... have got under our skin!

Find these ostentatious organs online or come and give them a cuddle yourself!

Crowded Teeth and Loungefly!

We are pleased to announce new Crowded Teeth stock has arrived at Ruck Rover! LA based creator & illustrator Michelle Romo came to our attention a few years ago when we started stocking her fabulous Crowded Teeth range...



Her Japanese cartoon and Scandinavian inpsired art refelcts her love of critters and creatures; Romo lives with her husband and her two cats, Hurts and Morgan. We wonder if some of their expressions inspire her creations...


We love these gorgeous teeny tiny studs, available in octopus, mountains, bears, brollies and more. They are less than 1cm across!


Interestingly, Romo has found time between busily writing books on craft and making art to team up with the good folk at Loungefly.


Until the beginning of this year, Romo was Loungefly's Lead Designer and Art Department Manager. No wonder then that our new goodies from Loungelfy also capture the fun, goofy character of Romo's gorgeous work!


We love these almost edible purses in French Fry...

Burger...



Super sweet cupcake...



And more!

Head online or visit us in store to be dazzled by more cheeky, cute and super fun accessories for the sweet-toothed!

New Colour Film for 600 series Polaroids!

Well! It's taken them a while, but the fabulous people at Impossible Project have FINALLY created a beautiful colour instant film to please owners of 600 series polaroid cameras. It's called PX 680 Colour Shade.


Up 'til now the only colour options we could offer you were the PX70 Push film for taking lovely colour pics with your SX 70 camera, the little business-card size colour film for the new amazing 300 series camera, or a range of weird and wonderful artistic tone films for spectra cameras and 100 series Polaroid cameras.

But those of you with the ever-popular 600 series Polaroid cameras were missing out! (Of course you have black 'n' white options like the lovely Silvertone). So we're super excited to announce that Impossible have finished their colour film for 600 instant cameras and it's on its way to Ruck Rover!



By the by, if all this talk of different films for different cameras makes you feel a bit dizzy, pop in store to check out our handy Guide to Polaroid-ing, or email us any questions you have. Try and stump us!

For more handy tips on getting the best from your instant camera colour film click here!

PX 680 Colour Shade will be available to purchase from Ruck Rover in late June. If you like, email us and we'll let you know when it has arrived!

Walk Like A Warrior

There's a new kid on the block in sneaker culture. His name is Warrior.


This is a shoe with a story...


Warrior was born in 1927 as a small off-shoot from a large rubber manufacturer. Made using spare offcuts from the industry, Warrior became a comfortable shoe: durable, hard-wearing and a preferred choice for those who work on their feet.


The iconic shoe was everywhere by the 1970s


but when communist China opened its economic doors the sudden influx of Nike, Chuck Taylors and other hip brands saw the ever-faithful and comfortable Warrior take a backseat becoming the shoe of the worker, and the elderly.


Then something happened. This obscure little shoe, still more or less unknown in the West, got noticed.


The longlasting shoe, whose strength sees it take about a week to wear in but then becomes the most comfortable shoe you've had on your tootsies in yonks and last you for years, has finally made it back.



Recently available in Melbourne, Warrior have just arrived in Perth exclusive to Ruck Rover!

Check out these Original flatbottom street kicks for $79


and these slim-line Tracks trainers $69


This shoe tells a story about a different side of China. Where a little sneaker has survived cultural changes, in a relatively closed country, and is now out visiting the world. Why not give him a home at your house, or better yet, on your feet?

Lisa Max

'Incredibly talented' is not quite praise enough to describe Perth designer/illustrator/maker of beautiful things Lisa Max.

Lisa describes herself as a "a German-engineered manufacturer of little handmade things." After completing a degree at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, Austria she moved to Perth, where she developed a taste for arts & crafts. She recently married a bear native to Western Australia and now lives in Perth on a permanent basis.

Maybe you've seen her art around...



Lisa is inspired by character. Character she observes in people, imaginative critters, comics, animation and children's story books.

Ruck Rover is very pleased to bring you a few of her special creations...


Lisa Max Owl cushion. These super cute fellows are hand-printed on soft, unbleached calico and are hand-stitched with cuddly-soft polyester stuffing inside for added comfort. The very last two of these limited edition cushions are for sale exclusive to Ruck Rover.




We adore these Lisa Max Robot Tees for dudes and ladeez, also exclusive to Ruck Rover. A comfy fit for the inner child in us all. Toddler sizes are also available to order in for Ruck Rover customers! Just email us or pop in to the shop!

Easter Stuffs

Although it has come late this year, Easter is almost upon us. If you're looking for a little gift for your loved ones, why not choose something more permanent than a chocolate egg? The two Frankie cookbooks are a lovely idea, and at $19.95 each they won't break the bank, either!


Or check out these rabbit garden stakes! They are $26 for a pack of four bunnies. They have a chalkboard surface so you can write on them.


Cute huh!?

We are closing for the public holidays, so our opening hours will be:

Thursday 21 April: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 22 April (Good Friday): CLOSED
Saturday 23 April: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 24 April (Easter Sunday): CLOSED
Monday 25 April (ANZAC Day): CLOSED
Tuesday 26 April (Easter Monday public holiday): CLOSED

Our webstore will be open throughout the entire period, will all orders shipping on Wednesday 27 April, when the Post Office reopens.

Have a lovely time, and if you are going away, stay safe! xx

Wrap Yourself Up in Love

The leaves are turning, the air is chillin', autumn is finally here! Hurrah!
Before you dust off your soup recipes, find your knitting needles or snuggle up with your doona and a good book be sure to get your autumnal 'drobe sorted.



We heart our new range of lovingly hand-made neck wear Knits by AK. In lush 100% wool and 50/50 wool-mohair blends, they are super comfy, soft and snuggly-warm chic!
Check out a range of scarves for ladeez and fellas...








...and this super fun and handy pocket scarf!

We also adore the cuddle-like feel of this super long hand-knit scarf by Aunty Kathryn...


Perfect for a stroll through the changing leaves, because you can never look too fabulous, we adore this beautiful SupremeBeing Mask Coat!


And our faves for the fellas...

...Palmercash checks...

... and Red Collar Project cardigans!

Check in-store or at our on-line shop for many more hoodies, shirts, sleeved dresses and uber cute owl scarf & matching fingerless glove sets! Perfect for when the weather gets flustery and blustery.

Be My Valentine?

There's just three more days until Valentine's Day, and I know that some of you are searching for something to help you express the right sentiment. We've just had a box of Lazy Oaf cards arrive, and you might just find something in that lot! Check 'em out...

Lazy Oaf cards, $7.

Or if you'd prefer something a little more classic...

Ruck Rover cards, $6.

Blueberry cards, $6.

But the most lovely of all our cards? Check out this one from Gemma Correll...

Gemma Correll love you so much card, $7.

And if you need more than a card, we can also help you out. Do you normally buy your lady friend roses? Why not add another rose that will last forever!

Classic Hardware reproduction bakelite rose jewellery, $30-$40.

Notions rose earrings, $20.

Scrumptious rose earrings, $16.

Or you could stick with a heart theme, which never fails!

Crave A Little Love Sterling Silver Necklace, $39.

Scrumptious Darling Heart Earrings, $15.

Frankie Sweet Treats Cook Book, $19.95.

Ruck Rover Amore Hoody, $85.

We have plenty more treats in store for your honey, so come on in and take a look around.

XX