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

Gong Xi Fa Cai

Here at Ruck Rover we'd like to wish all of you a Happy Chinese New Year.

This year is year of the rabbit! So to celebrate, we'd like to share our favourite rabbit related goodies with you. Well, we will also celebrate with some eating, but that we won't be sharing I'm afraid.

Sunday Morning rabbit & tree house pillowcase sets, $60.
Available in light blue on white or light grey on white.

Poketo Creatures Version 2 tee, $50.
The bunny is with friends, here.

Japonicas Alice necklace, $50.
The book is a locket!

Little Odd Forest Rabbit booties, $30.
With polka dotted soles.

Gong xi fa cai to all our friends xx

Salesperson required!

We are looking for a casual salesperson to work 12-20 hours per week, including at least one weekday shift and one weekend shift.

Whilst it is primarily a sales position, if you have any other skills that would be of assistance to us, like graphic design or advertising design, we'd love to hear about it.

Fashion retail experience and knowledge about Polaroid and their products would be a plus, but is not essential. What is essential is that you are friendly and reliable!

Please send resumes to info@ruckrover.com.au or Shop 4 / 595 Beaufort St, Mt Lawley, WA 6050.

Closed 2nd November

Hey folks, we are having a day off tomorrow, November 2nd and will be closed all day long. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope you can visit us another day.

Fancy Schmancy

Check out our products all styled up! Perth fashion blogger Rebecca of Fall Victim to Fashion has used some of our pieces in her latest photo shoot. Check them out below!

Artechoke gingham cuffed short $92

Knits by AK Fraser Scarf $55

Malmo basic long sleeved shirt in washed black $109

Model: Harry at Catherine Ruze Agency
Photography: David Broadway
Styling: Rebecca Pattison
Hair & Makeup: Tricia Trotman

Instant Gratification

It's happened! The Impossible Project and their dream of producing instant film for Polaroid cameras is now a reality and we are proud to have brought their PX600 Silver Shade First Flush film onto the streets of Perth.

This is a monochromatic film for use in 600 type cameras with 8 photos to a pack. Being their 'First Flush' they were still experimenting, so be prepared for some odd characteristics. I reckon they make the film more fun! Things like white spots or undeveloped areas are what to expect. You can find tips and instructions for using this film here. It's available for purchase in store or online and $35 gets you one packet.

When the Impossible Project started they bought up as much remaining Polaroid stock as they could, and lucky for us we were able to get our hands on some of what they scored! So, and this is pretty exciting, we are able to bring you TZ-Artistic for SX-70 cameras, Image Softtone for Spectra cameras (type 1200) and some of the peel apart type 100 film in chocolate, sepia and blue. These gems are, as you can imagine, very limited.

Warm as Toast

We've just had a new delivery of our most favourite winter warmers, and I'm not talking hot chocolate (mind you we love hot choc more than you know). These are the new scarves hand knitted by our Auntie Kathryn in Canberra! She is so hugely talented in the knitting department and always produces such beauties.

Why oh why did we start talking about hot chocolate? Now I need one so badly!

Polaroid News!

Howdy all you Polaroid lovers, I have some good news for you!

1. We received a letter from Polaroid today announcing their new camera! For those familiar with the Fuji Instax it is like that - same shape and prints those business card sized photos. It's super cute! So Polaroid are producing the cameras and the film. They come in blue, red and black and their expected arrival in stores is May/June. So not long now! If you'd like to reserve your camera please email us.

2. The Impossible Project have announced they are making film. They have been working hard to bring back instant film and it is SUPER exciting that this has become a reality, right?

3. We still have some of the remaining Polaroid film! A few packs of 600 film remains at $35/pack and we've just managed to get a case of 779 film too which goes for $39/pack. Perth locals can swing past the store to grab some of what's left, or if online shopping is more your style we have what you need here.

As you can probably tell we are really excited by this!

Howl like the wolves

Check out our new tee design! This is printed in cream onto a brown men's tee.
These go for $59 and are available in sizes small through extra-large.

Footy Tipping

We are super pleased that footy season is approaching! Soon we will be spending our weekend afternoons yelling at a bunch of grown men running around an oval while we eat the occasional meat pie. We are also bringing back Ruck Rover footy tipping for 2010!

It is FREE to enter, plus the leading tipster at the end of the home and away season wins a $50 voucher to Ruck Rover General Store.

If you played last year, all you need to do is login to footytips.com.au and reactivate your membership. Easy peasy. If you are new, go to http://www.footytips.com.au/comps/RuckRo and sign up.

Go on, it's fun!

Shara Porter

It's taken us a while to find the perfect leather wallets so we are pleased to bring you these beauties! Shara Porter of Massachusetts makes the classic men's wallet with a twist; the front has been printed with an excellent image! I think my favourite might be the bike.


See them all here.

The Perfect Thursday Club Diary

Our friend Amber Fresh has just dropped in with a real treat! She has made a 2010 diary, filled with photos, words, drawings, charm and fun. Oh and space to plan your life as well!

The diaries are super limited edition and are A5.

You can buy them online here, or drop in and check them out for yourself!

We hope you all have a magnificent 2010 xx