"On June 20th 1987 Stacy Peralta presented The Bug graphic to Mike Vallely who had his heart set on an African Elephant for his first graphic, so he rejected the art. The Bug graphic ended up being used on a team board.

Mike never stopped thinking about the art and how VCJ drew The Bug specifically for Mike. In celebration of Mike coming back to Powell-Peralta, we have all decided that The Bug's time has come. Shipping to skate shops worldwide."

Courtesy of Powell Peralta

"Pretty cool to see Mike rocking the bug after all these years. Respect to Mike and all he's done for skating."

"This makes complete sense. It's because of guys like Mike who always walked their own path regardless of trends or popularity that paved the way for someone like Andy Anderson to come in and be successful even though he doesn't fit the mold set by the industry."

"I still have my 1988 Vallely with almost all original hardware. I still can't skate worth a damn, but I love that board."

"Love Mike Vallely! I bought a hat from his skate company street plant years ago and he sent me the hat and sent name some free stickers and signed stuff! I'm 53 and have been a fan of his since the 80's!"

"This man is a legend. I remember watching his style when i was a kid. Everyone wanted to be him🔥"

"Met Mike in like 2005 when I was 13 in Vegas at the Gumball 3000 during an Adio demo. One of the nicest pro's I've ever met and let me talk his ear off for like 30 minutes about how much I loved his show on FuelTV back then. Guys like him are why the sport is so special!"