Ugly Chronicles

Rocket Ride Uglydoll Tin Toy

2012-01-04T12:23:00.001-08:00

Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Look what's coming in 2012!
An Uglydoll Rocket Ride Tin Toy.

Start at the top with that too adorable Ugly poking out, then let your eyes roam down the piece, taking in every swirl of color. Then the pay off! Rorocket Rides with our favorite Uglydolls as pilots. The Uglydoll magic is alive and well. No doubt.

A must-have tin toy for me.

Check it out here.

Flashlight Series #3 Uglyworm

2012-01-04T00:45:00.000-08:00

Clip-on Uglyworm was a bit surprised by all the attention. Yet he gave us a tiny smile.

Ugly 365--The Flashlight Series #2-- Poe

2012-01-03T01:45:00.000-08:00

Some of us are uncomfortable being put on a pedestal. Others were born for it. Poe is one of the latter.

Ugly 365 The Flashlight Series #1 FeaBea

2012-01-03T01:42:00.000-08:00

This is first in a nightly series of photographs called
Ugly 365--The Flashlight Series.

For one year, each night between the hours of midnight and 4 am I will capture a special moment with an Uglydoll. If you're going to explore the contemplative side of an Ugly, the first four hours past midnight prove to be the best.

I will use only my iPod Touch and a flashlight, thus creating The Flashlight Series!

I've been asked many times how many Uglydolls I have. My answer has always been that I never count them. I do, however, have enough to photograph a different Uglydoll every night for a year!

Let the fun being!

Max's Christmas Tree

2011-12-17T22:42:00.000-08:00

I heard a rustle in the living room and slipped in to find Dr. Max decorating his Christmas tree. He let me grab one preview shot, but I'll have to come back later to get the full effect.

Max honors all traditions, so I won't be surprised to find some Solstice and Hanukkah decor around the room as well.

Happy Holiday of your choice from Dr. Max and the Ugly Shire.

Lucky Ucky Just a Bucky

2011-12-17T21:48:00.000-08:00

Lucky Ucky's are here and ready to slip into your pocket or bag and go along for the ride, the walk, the movie, school, or space launch. You name it, there is a Lucky Ucky just right for the job.

If you buy the complete set pictured, you get them for just over a buck each. I even "lucked" into a few of them for .79 cents at a local Part City.

About Party City. There is a special Party City exclusive green set of Lucky Ucky's you will not get in the set of 60. So if you're a collector like I am, get busy on the greens. And good luck.

Party City calls them Uglydoll Figurines, and they don't come carded, but they are in a little individual see through wrapper.
Some of them stand on their own, while others topple over. The antidote for the Lucky Ucky wobble can be something as simple as museum putty, or as creative as little Fimo stands handcrafted to fit. I'm opting for the Fimo. (Fimo is a brand name for polymer clay)

I find my Uglydolls love collecting little figures of themselves, so be prepared to share.

Here's a little history tidbit on the origin of Lucky Uckys.

"The inspiration for the Uglydoll LUCKY UCKYS came to Sun-Min and David while roaming the streets of Nakano in Tokyo, Japan as they were searching for old toys and rare collectibles. They imagined spirit guides helping them seek out the rarest hidden treasures and soon after that day, the LUCKY UCKYS were born. We hope you enjoy!"

And here is the link to buy them.
A wise person once said to grab them fast, because they won't be available for long.

Sidd tested, and Dr. Max approved! These are great!

Friends are the Best

2011-11-21T15:09:00.001-08:00

Virgil brought his wee Wage friend January along for the day. January is having such a good time watching, meeting, and greeting that he may become a constant companion. Virgil admires January's natural flow with people, who seem more likely to speak to wee Wage than Virgil. It's a curiosity, when you consider the massive charms of the Abima family.

Cookie Time

2011-11-21T03:35:00.001-08:00

Wade is an entrepreneur. He's also a bookseller and focused businessman. And though those activities are fun, he knows how to take a break and appreciate the sweeter things in life.

Wade says there is never too much of a good thing. Just save some for later.

Make Room for Uglydoll x Funko

2011-11-08T18:38:00.000-08:00

Make room on your Uglydoll collectible shelves. Uglydoll and Funko got together and made these funky, funny, squat little figures of our favorite characters, Wage, Ox, Babo, Ice-bat, and Batty Shogun.

Once again, following the Ugly Brick Road has lead me to a new experience in toys. I'd never heard of Funko, but now that Uglydoll has joined the line-up, I may have to pick up some of their other amazing pieces. Funko has a nicely endowed website with a Forum of devoted fans and collectors. Some were unaware of Uglydoll, and I was unaware of Funko, so we'll all have loads of newness to enjoy.

Cool looking window boxes make these just that much more desirable.
Mr. and Mrs. Kasoogi's investigative work on the Funko site makes me suspect these will be 3.75 inches tall and somewhere between 7-12 bucks each, with possible articulation. They are part of their Pop Vinyl collection along with Micky House, V for Vendetta figure, Tinker Bell and more. Sweet!

My next investigative task is to discover a release date.

A Moment Between Friends

2011-11-05T18:56:00.000-07:00

Little bits of magic happen all the time. It happened for these two best friends many years ago when they first met. It happened again when they came to live with us in their forever home.

And it happened again tonight when Wedgehead found you could connect Halloween with Christmas using a simple plug!

These two old friends know how to live. They know how to enjoy a moment, how so share it, and how precious it is. It's all in the connections.

Uglyworld #1246 - Cookie Muncher Photomashoot (Stop Motioner)

2011-10-23T01:13:00.001-07:00

Uglyworld #1246 - Cookie Muncher Photomashoot (Stop Motioner) a video by www.bazpics.com on Flickr.

Check out my friends amazing video of his collection! Wowzer.

Here's Hopin

2011-10-21T15:50:00.000-07:00

Here's hoping today's outing ends better than the last!

On the Hunt

2011-10-21T15:40:00.000-07:00

It's a rainy day in the Ugly Shire. Dr. Max Abima is putting on his rain gear. He's leading a quest to the local Toys R Us to try to find FAO Holiday Uglydog for our friends overseas! Wish us luck. It's a serious mission. Check back here for quest results and photos.

FAO Uglydog now available!

2011-10-21T13:18:00.000-07:00

All Uglydolls are wonderful. Some are extraordinary. This Uglydoll FAO Exclusive is EXTRAORDINARY! He sports a colorful, soft neck warmer reminiscent of the neck warmers on a couple of early handmade Uglydolls Sun-min Kim made long ago. I always wanted an Ugly with a neck warmer, and now I'll have one! And look at the rainbow teeth and sky blue eye. Now that's Hollywood good looks.

He's currently available at Toys R Us online, and at some of their stores. He's not in my local store, so I'm grateful to find him online.

Toys R Us and FAO are now one company. That's why the FAO Uglydoll on the ToysRU website.

This happy guy is only 19.95 plus shipping.
Limit 2 per household.
Did I mention he's a Limited Edition! And you know how that makes my collectors heart sing!

Uglyween Contests at U-Fan Forum

2011-10-19T13:24:00.000-07:00

This is Dr. Max Abima coming to you from the other side to invite you to join in the Uglyween fun at the U-Fan Forum!

Three Contests. Three Winners. Three Ugly Prizes.

The theme for all the contests is, of course, UGLYDOLLS!

Photo Contest
Art Contest
Costume Contest

Contest submission deadline is Oct 26th at midnight.
Be sure to read the rules of the contest first!

The Fans Forum is Back!

2011-10-18T12:49:00.000-07:00

After a near knock-out from a cyber attack, the Uglydoll Fans forum is back! This is not the Official Uglydoll Fans Forum. It's a separate, unofficial forum made by fans for fans of Uglydolls. Come join us, or come on back! U-Fan Forum

Uglydoll Party Supplies

2011-10-04T16:14:00.000-07:00

Forget the party. Just get me the party supplies! Dr. Max Abima and I are heading out this evening with our shopping crew to fill our baskets with Uglydoll confetti, tattoos, cups, erasers, hats, containers, swirls, masks, awards and wristbands.

Nope. We're not having a party. We ARE the party!

By the way, I may "adopt" the Uglydoll pinata, but don't even think about hitting it!

I'm getting these Ugly goodies from Party City in my local town, but you can get them online too if you don't have a Party City near you. Click here.

FAO Uglydog

2011-10-04T13:54:00.000-07:00

Wow. Oh wow!

This is my favorite Uglydoll Limited Edition of the year!

Wild Max Unlimited

2011-09-19T20:55:00.000-07:00

Max Abima likes to shop for his friends. And one of his favorite places to browse is Wild Birds Unlimited. They don't always know he's there. Sometimes he stealth- shops from the comforts of his cloth bag, whispering in my ear. Other times, he's out on the counter hob nobbing with the great staff and spreading his considerable charms. They are always kind to him and he appreciates that no one there has suggested he's a red devil. When you're an Uglydoll with the I.Q. of Albert Einstein, the flare of Gertrude Stein, and the conplexion of a ripe cherry tomato, how can life be anything but dazzling!

Ugly Party Time

2011-09-11T19:34:00.000-07:00

Ok. Admittedly I am not a big partier. Not even a little partier. Truth is I run from parties, or duck behind protective covering.

But something amazing has tempted me from my loner ways. Uglydoll party supplies. Yep, they went and done it. They made something so fun, so colorful, so totally UGLY that I am unable to resist the lure to dance and make merry. I can see it now. I'll be donning my pointy Uglydoll hat and serving up cake and punch from the world's happiest plates and cups. Yes my friends will be worried about me, but they will be so deep in the Ugly they won't know what to do but endure the fun.

I never thought I'd say it, but let's party!!!

Halloween Fun

2011-09-11T14:50:00.000-07:00

We like to have fun!

With Halloween around the corner, we're putting together some ideas for fun with costumes for our Uglys. Back in the day, early Uglydoll fans made some amazing costumes and we hope to revive and carry on the tradition.

Thanks to Serial Nerd for rekindling the fires.

So whether you sew or shop, get your creative hat on and have some Ugly fun. Share your pics with the Ugly Chronicles.
Here's a scary fellow saying Get out your Ugly Flag for Halloween.

Giant Robot Buttons UP!

2011-08-29T14:44:00.000-07:00

Let's hear it for GIANT ROBOT webstore. Once again they ride to the rescue of this Uglydoll fan. They have all the buttons and walked me through the process of getting a complete set at 1.00 each!

Here's what you do whether you want a few or all of them.

Click here. Then when you get through the order process you'll see the comment section. Tell them there which buttons you want and they will do their BEST to get you those buttons!

They are so friendly and helpful at GR. Their cool factor is at least 1000! Aaron helped me via email, and even lowered the weight of the buttons so that the shipping cost is affordable for a tiny item like this.
If you have any special needs for your order, I highly recommend the email contact. They are prompt and go the extra mile.
Thanks to Aaron and Giant Robot I will soon be in possession of ALL the Ugly Buttons plus a few more to give friends.

UN Button It!

2011-08-29T12:33:00.000-07:00

Ok Badgebomb. UN Button It! Let's have it. Bring on the buttons. Roll em out. The anticipation has reached uncharted territory. (please?)

Uglydoll Buttons x 3 at Hot Topic

2011-08-26T20:46:00.000-07:00

Uglydoll Buttons from Hot Topic.
These will not be part of the soon-to-be-released Uglydoll Buttons from Badgebomb. Nope. These are something else entirely.
And I have it on very good authority that they are strictly a Hot Topic item and will likely NOT show up in the Uglydoll store etc. In fact, they are not even on the Hot Topic website.

Knowing some of my Uglydoll buddies are hurting for these buttons but do not live near a HT store, I went to the mall an bought the few they had. I plan to give these to my Uglydoll buddies and boardies who want them as much as I did, but can't get their hands on one.
So to my Ugly friend in Munich....guess what!!!! You're getting a button!

The crew at our Olympia WA Hot Topic is the best. I called ahead and Mike had a nice pile of Uglydoll buttons for me when I went in. Plus he let me rummage through his cookie jar to find all the small Uglydoll pins. And he loves Uglys too! Mike. You rock!

Win-Win

2011-08-25T16:11:00.000-07:00

A Win-Win situation as Domo gives his back-up umbrella to his best buddy, Babo's Bird.

But where did Babo's Bird get those cool slippers?

Look Out Domo

2011-08-25T15:07:00.000-07:00

Look out Domo! I think Babo's Bird has his eye on your umbrella. And Uglydolls have a way of getting what they want!

Thanks to my friend Ted for sending the pic.

Hat Wash Day

2011-08-23T17:13:00.000-07:00

Hat Wash Day doesn't come around all that often, but sometimes the compass of cleanliness lands on your hat. When it's Fea Bea's turn our Ugly Stick becomes more of a Worry Stick. He follows his hat along all day from soaking in the suddsie water to swinging in the warm, breezy air. While we feel his angst at the separation from his beloved hat, we also admire his unwavering focus and patience during the drying process.
We found him sitting just inside with his eyes fixed on his hat as it hung on the porch to dry. He never looks away. We queried his Worry Stick side to hear his concerns. Squirrels. Birds. Bandits. Mad Hatters.
If that hat doesn't dry soon, we'll have to call in another Ugly Stick to give poor Fea Bea a couple of revitalizing raps to restore his happy.
Garden Wage hasn't left his side. He says he can relate.

Tennis Anyone?

2011-08-05T17:30:00.000-07:00

Just placed my order for the new Limited Edition US Open Big Toe.

You will also find Little Trunko and Clip-on Ox in the Team Uglydoll US Open line-up. I may not be able to resist getting the entire team.

Get them here.

LEGO's go to Jupiter

2011-08-04T17:26:00.000-07:00

LEGO's in space! "Had we only known" say mission-ready Uglynauts.

Trexi Inside the Box

2011-08-01T15:56:00.000-07:00

I'm back. I opened the box! Always do.

Much to my surprise there was a two-sided 7.5 x 4.5 card inserted in the back of the box. Big Noupa portrait on one side, and group scene on the other. It's the coolest thing. I'll be putting that between glass so I can flip at will to see either side.

Oh yeah. The Trexi's are awesome too. You can pivot the top half of heads to bring the battle damage face forward.

Trexi Noupa Battle Damage

2011-08-01T14:41:00.000-07:00

Got a fun package in the mail today. Trexi's!

This is a flashback item for me. I saw it some years ago when I started collecting Noupa, but passed on it because I wanted to put my Noupa dollars in the big Noupa set.

Fortunately for me, Millo31 at the Uglydoll Forum posted a link to a few Trexi's that were still available...(but now gone. Sorry.)

I love the story behind Noupa. Noupa is in love. His girl is the leader of an underground movement to stop evil Security Monkey from global domination. Together they save the world.

You know how I am about Uglydoll packaging. Nothing has changed in that regard. The box itself is entertainment all on it's own. Colorful David Horvath art peeks around every corner.
But there's more. There's a philosophy that speaks to me. The box top reads, "Forget violence...They are ready for that. Just stop listening to them. They fear that the most. Ooo la la!"

I am not alone.

The Sky is the Limit

2011-07-28T20:06:00.001-07:00

The sky is the limit. Every Uglydoll knows that in the core of their being.
This is Earthtones and his friend, Earthdog. Earthtones came to us without his original apron. You would think that suffering such a huge loss would keep this Wage down. But no. He got busy designing his new apron and even updated it to include a pocket for his friend.
We then found the cute Wage graphic by David Horvath, cut it out and made a personalized one-of-a-kind button for his apron. Remember, if you find you've lost your apron do not despair. The Sky is the Limit!

Watching for Updates

2011-07-20T19:45:00.000-07:00

David Horvath recently moved his social media presence to Google+. From SDCC he broadcasts Uglydoll updates and photos.

You can imagine the enthusiastic chanting of PLUS PLUS as they encourage Big Wage to roll his chair over to he computer to check David's updates.

Ten Spot, our Little Wage has his money tucked in his apron, hoping to spot a potential Ugly purchase.

The Jeero Twins

2011-07-19T02:41:00.000-07:00

Our Jeero Twins are our newest family members. They were taken on a tour of the their new home on the rolly cart. Along the way they picked up an old friend, Pink Cinko. It was a happy reunion. We can already tell these two will be a fun pair, and we love them to bits.

Coffee with Red Dave

2011-07-14T13:01:00.000-07:00

Red Dave looked out the window at the fine spray of soft, steady rain. I thought he was feeling melancholy, but NO. He loves the rain.

He then invited me to go sip and sketch at our local Barnes and Noble. Cozy Red Dave, a hot Americano, sketch pad, and summer rain. It's a wonderful day.

Perhaps today he will tell me the origin of his name. Dave Darinko. I love genealogy. Or is it Uglealogy?

The 99 Year Sleep Over

2011-07-13T13:39:00.000-07:00

Through the years on the internet, my most treasured discovery has been Uglydolls and it's satellite community of collectors and fans.
The Uglydoll creators, Sun-min Kim and David Horvath possess a creative energy I still struggle to describe. That energy does not remain static in their fluffy creations, but makes it's way out through their Uglydolls and into the world around them. My theory is that it also has a magnetic property that pulls like-spirited individuals together to form a community that is kind, caring, and often quite generous.

To this spirit we owe our thanks for The 99 Year Sleep-Over Package.
Our dear friend Wadie shared the Ugly love by surprising us with a treasure trove of Dunny's and Kaiju you see in the photo. Our three Wedgehead's handled the unpacking as we oohed and aahed with each unveiling.
We'd never seen most of these Dunny's, and likely never would have if not for this package.
Series 1 Two-Faced Dunny Set is in the box. It's a stunner.
Peppered along the shelf is Series 2. The two Dunny's on the far left at not Horvath creations, but came along for the adventure.
Then there is Mothman. He's a GID Ohio River Type edition of 50 from Uglycon 1, and was on my "Most Desired" list for some time.
These wonderful new additions to our Ugly Shire will have a place of honor is our home and hearts.
THANK YOU WADIE!

Brip em

2011-07-08T15:49:00.000-07:00

You know what to expect when you first meet an Uglydoll. They'll be cute and charming and all in your business. That's a given. Plus there's that delightful tag bio that's unique to each Ugly. But it never ends there. No. That's just the beginning. There's always more. Brip surprised me with his knowledge of roses. We no longer clip em. We Brip em. This is an involved process that accesses the individual personality and needs of each rose. The proof is in the picture!

We got this fellow from CSToys.

Green Backs and Fraps

2011-07-06T20:48:00.000-07:00

This little fellow has a eye for green. If it's green, he can find it. Today he found a 10 dollar bill. His buddy had a 2 for 1 coupon. Together they came up with two large Caramel Frap's with plenty of change left for another day.

Moral of the story. It's good to be green. It's good to drink Frap's. But best of all, it's good to have friends.

Bossy Bear Kaiju

2011-07-03T23:57:00.000-07:00

Giant Robot is one of my favorite stores. Here's why. Not only was I able to order one of these outstandingly desirable Bossy Bear Kaiju's online, but Giant Robot is getting it SIGNED for me. Here I am, living half way to nowhere, unable to attend anything remotely "kaiju cool". But Giant Robot's got my back. I will soon have in my possession the blue version called GLEE. (Far left in photo) Why is he so Gleeful? Because he's getting a David Horvath tatt! And if we're lucky, Sun-min too!

Click here to see Bossy Bear Kaiju from Giant Robot.

Day Stomp

2011-06-30T20:32:00.000-07:00

Strange Beast Bossy Bear Day Stomp Rotofugi Exclusive! The name alone could draw a crowd. An admiring group gathered immediately. We are all SO impressed.

Well, maybe not ALL of us!

Suddenly Suddy

2011-06-28T13:04:00.000-07:00

Suddy's my girl. We are alike in so many ways, and we knew it right out of the box.
You know how they say opposites attract? Well compare that to the bond of twins. That's what it's like for Suddy and me.
Our conversations consist mostly of "me too", "I know", and "exactly".
Hey, we even look so much alike that I can leave her in my chair by the window and people think I'm home! And in a way, I AM!
Suddy and Siddy, friends for life.

Get her here in all 4 Uglydoll sizes.
Or get her here. Or at your local toy shop.

Max Abima Food Explorer

2011-06-27T14:46:00.000-07:00

Add Food Explorer to Dr. Max Abima's long list of credentials. With the ease of one born to fine delectibles, Max lead us to the unassuming doorstep of i Sushi-Teriyaki in DuPont WA.

No, I protested. I don't eat Sushi, and I eat teriyaki way to often. But Max would not be deterred, so in we went. From the moment we entered we were intrigued by the aromas, and enamored with kindness of the staff,.

Before long Max and I were gazing down into a Chicken Hot Stone Pot. They are not kidding. The pot is stone, and it is HOT. It kept the food more than warm for the entire meal. Along side this pleasant mix of 5 vegetables and chicken was a sauce the color of Max. The flavor was intoxicating. Our new food friend turned out to be Korean Hot Sauce. It was so tasty in fact that we returned for a second meal within 3 days with Max's little brother, Virgil.

Now can anyone tell me how to make Korean Hot Sauce? Mamma pajama, that stuff rocks.

CSTOYS Goes Code Ugly

2011-06-22T11:56:00.000-07:00

Two letters. C and S. Standing alone they don't mean much, but put them together and you are on your way to one of my favorite stores...CSTOYS! They have a lot of very cool things like Super Sentai and Power Rangers. AND...you guessed it....they have UGLYDOLLS!

Sometimes good things come out of misfortune. Such is the case with the current promotion going on at CSTOYS. The BAD: CSToys co-owner, Super Ben, had a car accident. He's ok, but his big metal friend, his car, is not. So he needs to fund the needed repairs. The GOOD: You get a generous 30% off of regular retail Uglydolls by using code SUPER30 at checkout.
Hey, It's the Good, the Bad, and the UGLY!
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I already used my code to adopt an adorable Classic Suddy, Classic Red Dave to compliment my grey Dave, plus I grabbed some Little Uglydolls and a clip-on Ugly gift for a friend.

What does CS stand for? I don't know. But it could be for Customer Satisfaction or Cool Stuff.
CSTOYS has both.

(Note: this code does not work on special edition Ugly items.)

What dat?

2011-06-10T21:37:00.000-07:00

It's a bird. It's a plane. It's....Babo? With wings?

If Babo gets wings, no cookie on earth is safe!

Babo Cookie Jar

2011-06-10T21:28:00.001-07:00

When you love your cookie jar, life is sweet.

Bossy Bear Toxic Swamp Edition GID

2011-06-07T20:03:00.000-07:00

So fine! So MINE!

Get it here at Toy2r Qee Store.

Limited to 200 pieces.

Thanks for the heads up, Hilda!

Brad Luck Limited

2011-06-07T15:33:00.000-07:00

Nothing catches my collectors eye quite like the words "Limited and Numbered". Well, ok. "Handmade" sends me into fits like Precious Pup.

But here we have the magic words! Brad Luck Limited and Numbered. Dear me. Part of my mental landscape is now captured by Mr. Brad and his numbered self and I won't get that piece back until I secure me a numbered Brad. Yep. That's it. I'm down a few brain cells.

And right at the time I need them ALL to hunt down my LUCK!

I love it.

UPDATE: My Ugly buddies over at Uglydoll Fan Forum tell me he is already shipping, and that ALL the new Brad Luck's have the shiny foil hang tag that dazzles my eye. So yippie. My wait is almost over!

Just think. The entire Citizens series is numbered and limited. Oh yeah!

Bottle It! Ugly Style

2011-06-07T13:53:00.000-07:00

"You have a little drinky on your thinky". David Horvath

Yes indeed.

I thought my Uglydoll ensemble was complete. (See previous post).
But I was pleasantly surprised to see how wrong I was! I was missing my Big Toe drinky bottle!

At last, something to slip into my mesh water bottle holder than can dance and sing!

When I have the slightest bit more info on this, I will post it for sure.

Bag It! Ugly Style

2011-06-06T16:13:00.000-07:00

Uglydolls got my back! I'm not sure which of these four fantastic choices I will pick first. No doubt I'll have more than one. OK. It's Big Toe first. No. Black Ninja Batty Shogun will be not show the dirt I seem to run into wherever I go. But ah. That Blue! That Pink! And OX!

My buddy, Dr. Max Abima has been wishing for better travel accommodations. So with Max loaded in the bag I can throw on my Ugly Hat, black Ugly hoodie, pin on my Ugly buttons, check the time on my Big Toe watch and strike out into the word with my Ugly flag proudly flying. Wait. Where is my Ugly flag?

Button It! Ugly Style

2011-06-05T21:40:00.000-07:00

I just got a peek at more of the upcoming goodies from Uglydoll and it looks like David and Sun-min ripped the top right off my wish list.
Uglydoll Buttons! I have wanted these since day one. I have 5 lonely Bossy Bear buttons who will soon see some relief buttons riding in to take the wear and tear off them.

The buttons are made by Badge Bomb, a world class button making establishment without equal. My opinion. Natually Uglydolls sought them out to make the cadillac of buttons...The Ugly Button!!!!

The roar starts in the upper left hand corner with the one eye and just keeps rolling until it reaches the Uglyworm where the fun starts all over again.

And who's hand could that be reaching for that cookie??? Wadie, do you know where you Babo's are?

I developed a fever looking at all the awesome, delectable, collectible, Ugly coming our way this year. I need to go find my Ice-Bat and chill.
Check back soon. Your eyes will spin when you see what else is in store for us.

Uglydoll Tin Future Cars

2011-06-03T23:05:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited about these upcoming Uglydoll Tin Future Cars that I can hardly type. Look at those lines, the retro curves and colors. I see my beloved Wedgehead at the wheel of the black and white.

Uglydoll and Schylling team up again, and what a team they are! I love ALL the Uglydoll tin toys from Schylling. I'm sure these will be just as wonderful.

I can hardly wait for more close-up photos along with other angles.

These are extraordinary! Go Uglydoll Go!

Uglydoll Movie! Wippy's Dream Come True

2011-05-30T22:26:00.000-07:00

Did you just see Wippy dashing past? Wait Wippy! Where are you going in such a hurry?

He told me he was VERY excited about the new Uglydoll Animated full feature film and was in a GIANT hurry to see it. I was able to distract him just enough to tell him that Illuminations Entertainment is just in the early stages of the project, but if he'll come back home I'll rent him Despicable Me. He was ok with that but be forewarned. Do not get between Wippy and his front row seat at the Uglydoll screening. You could get hurt. He has the legs of a thundering bison.

Brad Luck

2011-05-23T19:10:00.001-07:00

Do you have Brad Luck?

2011-05-23T17:54:00.000-07:00

I don't have Brad Luck myself. But I fully intend to.

He's up for pre-order on the Uglydoll website.

Citizens of the Uglyverse are climbing into the staging area and getting ready to join their new families. Brad Luck is Citizen #1, an auspicious position to hold.

The Citizens are about 10" tall, give or take. Along with the "middle" size comes the middle price tag of only 15.00 dollars. That's only 1.50 per inch for what may very well be your best friend and pal for life. VERY reasonably priced.

Here's his bio written by David Horvath: Brad is one lucky guy. Well for starters you’re reading his tag. What a lucky break! The next thing you know, you guys will be sitting across from each other sending text messages to other people far away, just like they do in the movies! Horray for Hollywood! He’s also lucky because you know how silly that sounds.

Hey Brad. I have a seat saved for you at Starbucks. We'll settle in and do some power texting as soon as you get here. Until then, here's my first text message to you...."Take your time, but hurry. I can hardly wait to meet you!"

Ultra Convenient Link to Brad

Ugly Shire Spring

2011-05-10T16:29:00.000-07:00

White Cat and Humphrey are Wedgehead's in charge of our Ugly Communications Center. Tracking and reporting the weather is one of the many functions they enjoy. One of the can often be heard calling out the current temperature indoors and out. Today Humphrey said in a voice loud and proud, "66 over 62"! Our weather has been so cool that we all rushed to the Comm Center to see the display. There is was. 66 degrees outside! Humphrey and White Cat are never wrong. With them, precision is an art.

A Spring Gathering

2011-04-29T17:18:00.000-07:00

In our part of the world, Spring comes in snippets of sunlight sprinkled between drizzle and rain. The Uglys took advantage of a sunny moment for a Spring gathering of friends. This group is new to our home, but have been buddies for a long time. They are happy to be here where they can continue to stay together, and we are VERY happy to have them join our family.

From left to right back row: Little Tray, Target, Jeero, and Cinko.
Front: Clip-on Wage, Wedgehead and Uglyworm.

If you were thinking of adopting any of these Uglys, this would be a good time. They're not as easy to find as they once were, and I predict it will not get any easier. Most stores are now only stocking the newer 2010 and 2011 Uglydolls.

The Day With Dave

2011-04-14T13:07:00.000-07:00

Who's that handsome fellow wonders Dave as he looks on the web.

Dave Heads to Work

2011-04-14T12:50:00.000-07:00

On such a wet and chilly day, Dave Darinko knew he was needed at the office. His personal brand of glowing enthusiasm is pure sunshine. So he donned his best red bow and waited by the door. Big Wage gave him 2.00 for lunch, a 100% increase over the 1.00 he usually issues. We're not sure if this is due to Dave's double appetite or inflation.

We're certain Dave will be a bright spot amidst inclement weather. It's just in his nature.

Need some sunshine in your day? Adopt your own Dave over here at the Uglydoll Store. He comes in 4 sizes and two colors: gray or red. With prices ranging from 6.00 to 40.00, there is a Dave for every space and budget.
Rumor has it our family will soon adopt a Little Red Dave.

Ugly Living Room

2011-04-04T15:21:00.000-07:00

Welcome to my living room! Soon we will host the Rummikub tournament where the Uglys and their partners will play for candy coated M&M's. Sounds sweet! But is it?

Light Bulbs and Friends with MoeJoe Abima

2011-03-28T15:13:00.000-07:00

MoeJoe is new to the family. He's a 2 foot Abima who really enjoys games. All of the PC's were occupied with Babo's hunting for on-line cookie deals, but MoeJoe is a forward thinking kind of guy and went looking for another outlet for his gaming pleasures.

After a few worrisome crashes in the hall closet he emerged with Rummikub. It's a good old fashioned game of chance, skill, and planning whose only requirement is a light bulb and a good friend. Around here MoeJoe Abima has plenty of both.
Let the games begin!

Vinyl Chef Cook-Off 2011 Team 2

2011-03-27T21:59:00.000-07:00

The Vinyl Chef Cook-Off continues with Team 2 headed by the famed Green Chef . This culinary team chose Baked Pecan Apples.

When Chef Choco was asked how he made his recipe choice he just kept repeating, "Apple Bake, Apple Bake". His Minty assistant added that this is the only food they know how to cook.

Even with a limited recipe base we think this team has an excellent chance of claiming the title "Vinyl Chef 2011."
Time to eat.

Max and Dave Go Shopping

2011-03-26T22:41:00.000-07:00

Dr. Max agrees with his new buddy, Dave Darinko that some updated, expanded shelving is in order for our crowded Ugly house.

So Max grabbed Dave, us and the car keys and headed off for IKEA. The drive was long , rainy and quite pleasant.

It was a good thing we had two Uglys along with an eye for decor because we could not find the unit we intended to buy and had to improvise on the spot. Max and Dave hopped from unit to unit, testing them for head clearance and color.

We found that not only were most of the shelf units way to big for the car, they were also too heavy to carry and too expensive to buy. So we scaled our large and elaborate dreams of floor to ceiling white wall units down to some politely priced, smaller, lightweight shelves in a color called black-brown. Max says one must remain flexible when decorating. We bent over backwards.

After grabbing a few other Ugly wall accessories we headed home for the big build now currently underway in the living room. Soon you will be seeing how our huge white wall unit turned small, modest black-brown grouping of shelves looks covered in our beloved Uglys. Dave Darinko says once the Uglydolls hop aboard no one will ever notice the shelves. How true!

Dave Darinko: Leader and Decorator

2011-03-26T14:50:00.000-07:00

Dave Darinko arrived today. His tag says he is a natural leader. And he is.
The first think he did was give hugs and assess the problem of crowding in our Ugly Shire. So he's off to IKEA with us to pick up some new shelves suitable to his tastes. Way to go, Dave!

Babo's Cookie Problem

2011-03-25T17:41:00.000-07:00

When we came home yesterday evening we were surprised to find the Babo's gathered around something other than the cookie jar. What could it be?

It's Babo's Cookie Problem, a new book from Uglydoll creators Sun-Min Kim and David Horvath. Our Babo's were very excited for reading time to begin, with cookies of course. So we headed to our comfy spot to read out loud and nibble.

We were not prepared for the hilarity of this book. All Uglydoll are books are cute and comical, but this book is outright funny. We laughed. The Babo's laughed. We were all so amused we forgot to eat the cookies. Now THAT is amazing.

I don't want to spoil your surprise when you read it, but think of me when Uglyworm says "good thing he doesn't have a hat on". Oh my. That part did me in.

You can get it here for 12.99. It is a hardback with a soft fabric Babo on front nicely outlined in black stitching. His yellow eyes almost glow. It is sure to be a lifelong favorite in my book collection. I hope David and Sun-Min had as much fun creating it as we did reading it!

Uglydoll Action Figures Series 3

2011-03-22T16:15:00.000-07:00

Just got confirmation my Series 3 Action Figures are on their way. If the laws of space-time still hold sway, they cannot be here yet so I'm resisting the urge to watch for the Ugly delivery truck. Mixed results with that.

Let's see. Who am I the most excited about in this pictures. Pointy Max. It's a tough one though because those kaiju Ice Bats are more than superb. It is almost impossible to pick a favorite with Uglydoll so I rarely even try. But occasionally I dabble.
Hum...that Nandy Bear looks mighty fine.

Get them here.

UPDATE: If you want one of these get it soon. They are selling out at record speed and will not be restocked until the FALL! How cool that Uglydoll is so popular!

Wedgehead x 4

2011-03-21T21:35:00.000-07:00

Big Wedgehead fan here. And the only thing better than one Wedgehead is MORE!

Meet four of my main guys. From left to right: Little Wedgehead , then the tiny one is a Clip-on Wedgie, next is Midling Wedgehead, and then Classic Wedge.

The Wedgehead on the far left is a Sneak Preview version, sometimes called a sneak peak. They were released at San Diego Comic Con in 2005 and are a limited edition Ugly. Little Wedgehead in this color blue was never released as a retail Ugly. There were two retail versions, one pink and the other grey with red teeth. All of them are equally adorable.

The fellow in the middle is a Midling Wedgehead. He's a one-of-a-kind mid-sized Uglydoll handmade by the amazing Sun-Min Kim. This size Uglydoll was never produced, BUT soon the Citizens of the Uglyverse will hit the stage. I'm guessing based on bits I've read here and there that they will be in a mid-size! And it's a nifty size to be at a full 10 inches!

The 12" Classic Uglydoll is our boy Rocket. We named him rocket because he likes to stand on his head and blast off. If you've been following the Ugly Chronicles for a long time you've seen Rocket before. He's the fellow in the weird 3-D glasses leading a mission into space. (you'll have to look a ways back to find that one)

Rocket is what we call a Gen 1 (Generation 1)Wedgehead meaning he's a member of the first wave of Wedgeheads to be released. Like a first edition! When you get into Ugly as deep as I am, you care about these things.

Here's a cool tidbit about Wedgehead. Wedgehead is one of David Horvath's early drawings from when he was a kid! Seriously. I read that. And look at him now.
Maybe Wedgehead is, in his own way, the first Uglydoll. If I ever meet David Horvath, I'll try to get over my shyness and ask him.

Now go give your Wedgehead a hug!

Abima Economy Class

2011-03-18T15:11:00.000-07:00

Traveling Economy Class can be a bit cramped. But it is well worth it when you have family and friends waiting to welcome you with a hug and some good chiropractic care. Dr. Max to the rescue.

Citizens of the Uglyverse 1-6

2011-03-17T19:04:00.000-07:00

Yahooo! Thanks to David Horvath for sharing this pic! Now we have some names to go with those adorable faces.

Uglydolls 2011

2011-03-17T13:35:00.000-07:00

You can have your own indoor rainbow! Just look at those colors. I plan on adopting each and every one of them. The cute meter is going off the charts this year with the creative offerings of Sun-Min Kim and David Horvath.

Uglydolls are an amazing thing. They may look to some like toys, but really they are family members. Many of our Uglys are not content to just sit on a shelf. It's a hold-me, hug-me, photograph-me, take-me-with-you sort of thing around here. We wouldn't dream of having a movie night without our Uglydolls around us to share it with.

So when I see this photo I'm looking ahead to some serious one-on-one snuggling, some cookie and tea parties, and some antics as yet to be revealed. Come on home sweet Uglys. The door is open.

Now if I could just find some names to go with those faces my bliss would be complete.

Big Toe Mug Meets Mr. Coffee

2011-03-16T20:10:00.000-07:00

They were a match made in Ugly heaven.

When asked how he feels about his friendship with Mr. Coffee Big Toe replied, "It's very fulfilling".

Rainbows and Cookie Jars

2011-03-16T19:18:00.000-07:00

It was a Rainbows and Cookie Jars kind of day. First came the rainbow right over my house. And then driving right underneath it came the Uglydoll delivery truck (aka Fedex.)

Rainbow. Uglydoll. A rather perfect moment.

The Uglydoll ceramics are wonderful. Babo Cookie Jar is bigger than he looks online. He's ample. Of course he is. He's Babo! You can get a very respectable cache of large cookies in there.

A picture cannot do justice to the vibrant colors. They're rich colors that make you smile. The mug boxes proclaim they "make you happy". Indeed they do! I'm happy as can be right now.

I was not surprised at the super high quality of the ceramics. I mean, it IS Uglydoll. Yet I'm impressed. The finish is smooth, the handles feel sturdy, the paint around the eyes and teeth is flawless.

Move over Denby. There's a new mug in town.

My recommendation: GET some! Maybe yours will come with a rainbow too!

Vinyl Chef Cook-Off 2011

2011-03-13T20:55:00.000-07:00

The wait is over. The Vinyl Chef Cook-Off 2011 is under way. All of our Chef Choco's think they are the best, but we know where the proof is!

With Minty by his side Orange Chef Choco offered the first challenge with his attractive, delicious, and mostly healthy acorn squash stuffed with nuts, raisins, cranberries, and cherries. And sugar!

Check back as the competitors step up with their own special recipes. The winning recipe will be posted here on the Ugly Chronicles for all to enjoy.
We will also share any recipe you see if you ask.

Garden Wage

2011-03-10T21:28:00.000-08:00

Early in the morning Garden Wage can often be found shuffling around the plants with is water can in hand. He talks with the flowers and always knows exactly what they need.

What's better than a green thumb? An ORANGE thumb! And Wage has two of those.

Abima Brothers A Day in the Life

2011-03-03T17:02:00.000-08:00

Max Abima used his extensive skills as a Landscape Engineer to supervise the spring clean-up and planning on our little acre of land. Max made certain we did the most important things first, and took snack breaks.

While his big brother Max was busy with the great outdoors, Little Virgil Abima turned his attentions to selecting fabric for his new cape. He's worn his holiday cape without complaint, but is more than ready for non-seasonal attire. He chose two patterns. One for classy occasions and the other for everyday wear.

It's a busy day in the Ugly Shire.

And hey! I think that's my hat!

Citizens of the Uglyverse 2011

2011-02-28T19:40:00.000-08:00

I'm sitting here in my new black Uglydoll hoodie admiring the one photo teaser released by David Horvath of the astonishing upcoming Citizens of the Uglyverse. I'm already in love with the one on the bottom right with the handlebar ears. Each day I search the internet for more info on them, and when I find it I'll post it right here.

I'm preparing a nice cozy spot for all 6 of these sweethearts.

Just think. Sometime in the not-to-distant future these Citizens will be boarding their transports and making their way into our hearts and homes. Hurry guys!

Chillin with Ice-Bat

2011-02-27T15:57:00.000-08:00

When the weather surprised us with record-breaking temperatures and snow, my friend knew exactly how to handle it. She grabbed her Ice-Bat and hit the outdoors.

Here Ice-Bat is showing her how to chill on an icy day and look good doing it. He's an expert!

Hey, I think that's my hat!

Max Abima Weather Man

2011-02-23T14:00:00.001-08:00

Max Abima Weather
Originally uploaded by Dragon's Landing

Another chance at Pink Uglycorn

2011-02-12T10:34:00.000-08:00

For those of you who missed your chance at Pink Uglycorn, he is available from Toytokyo's ebay acct. Click here..
Only 3 left!

Citizens of the Uglyverse

2011-02-10T15:20:00.000-08:00

The excitement builds.

I think they're looking at me. I'm a citizen!

Basheeshee Too

2011-01-30T17:26:00.000-08:00

I just ordered the Uglydoll sweatshirt and look who jumped into box. Basheeshee!

I like all kinds of things about the look of this fellow. The curvy lines of the ears placed smoothly along his head. Classic design perfection. And most of all I like this about him from his description...

"his capacity for love, caring, understanding, and letting his ears down to rock it baby..."

Basheeshee is here.

Uglydoll Sweatshirt

2011-01-30T16:53:00.000-08:00

Hey! This totally rocks! The coolness of basic black with the mark of true style and intelligence....Uglydolls!
If ever a piece of clothing was made for me, this is it. I'm going to get two and call it my uniform. Goodbye old Firefox black hoodie. Hello Uglydoll!
My friends are already sending notes of thanks to the makers.

You can get yours here. But don't buy them all before I get mine. Ugly hoodie.

It's 45.00. Knowing the unyielding Uglydoll commitment to quality it will last you at least 50 years. That's 90 cents a year. Can't beat it.

I'm so seriously lovin this I'm buying mine today. Finally, a reason to love the chilly weather.

Uglys in my office

2011-01-29T22:10:00.000-08:00

What's it like to share office space with Uglydolls?
It's like THIS!
It's bliss!

Uglydolls 2011

2011-01-28T16:27:00.000-08:00

I knew 2011 would be a GREAT year for Uglydolls. Just look at these!
Dave Darinko in grey.
Groody in bright green.
Brip in otherworldly color
Suddy in orange

Wow and double Wow! I need to hold one of these right now. I am especially smitten with Dave Darinko and Suddy. The grey color is very appealing and reminds me of a grey handmade Fea Bea I fell in love with from afar. I still dream of that Fea Bea. So I'm very glad of the grey. Plus he helps balance the power of vividness from the other Uglys.

ORANGE is a top 3 favorite colors for me. Suddy!

But if you like your Ugly with more punch, there is a very punchy RED Dave Darinko for you to love.

David and Sun-Min! Goodness. Inspirational, unfathomable creative duo, I thank you!

Bossy Bear Kaiju

2011-01-27T16:01:00.001-08:00

There's a new monster in town. And he's Bossy. VERY Bossy. Don't even THINK about messing with him.

Kind and reliable source says Feb. release.

Hello I Kill You

2011-01-17T17:28:00.000-08:00

When I first saw Hello I Kill You it scared me. But then I saw darling Wedgehead looking up with love in his eye and I realized I felt just the way Wedgehead does about this monster. The more I looked at it ,the more I chuckled, whilst quickly pushing the BUY button.

The back of the frame had a secret surprise. David Horvath signed it, and wrote "Gargamel Rules", and added a drawing of Wedgehead. You don't notice this secret writing at first because David used a darkish pen on a dark surface. Very cool!

I placed it on a piece of furniture in a high traffic area so I can enjoy it many times a days. I can hardly believe my good fortune to have this!

Comes from the Gargamel and Friends show at Rotofugi Gallery Dec 10, 2010 to Jan 9, 2011.

The Ceramic Four

2011-01-15T17:59:00.000-08:00

Super Heros of the Ugly Kind. The Ceramic Four!!!

Uglydoll Ceramics click here.

Ceramic Wage Banks---Four Colors

2011-01-15T17:54:00.000-08:00

Ceramic Wage Banks from Uglydoll. Which color???
Uglydoll Store

Pointy Max Action Figure

2011-01-15T14:54:00.000-08:00

The bar has just been raised. Look out. Pointy's coming.

Ugly Cups and Mugs

2011-01-13T16:02:00.000-08:00

Here's a handy screen shot of the new Uglydoll cups and mugs up for pre-order at Uglydolls.com.
May I say....WOWZER!
This is near-perfect timing for me. I have a birthday coming up at the end of the month. Now I have a large and growing wish list! I am the easiest person in the world to shop for, thanks to Uglydoll!

Anyone out there know the cup capacity... as in ounces? Thanks.
UPDATE: I'll be getting my birthday gifts a month late this year. Expected ship date for these is Feb 28, 2011. No worries. I'll still be thrilled as can be!

Babo Cookie Jar

2011-01-13T15:19:00.000-08:00

What a PERFECT match-up. Babo and a Cookie Jar. We will have so much fun feeding Babo his cookies!

Wind-Up OX

2011-01-13T11:16:00.000-08:00

Wind-Up Ox! I feel a new branch of my collection coming on. Uglydoll would NEVER let Ox walk alone. So I'm at least expecting Wedgehead to hit the pavement. And why not all the others? Yay!

2011 Uglydoll Peeks

2011-01-13T11:07:00.000-08:00

All I can say is....oh, oh, oh!

Spring Is In Your Heart

2011-01-09T15:10:00.000-08:00

Even if it's wintery cold outside you can always find a way to sprout a little springtime happiness. Perhaps it's a beautiful card you made just to surprise a friend. Or a batch of oatmeal cookies strategically placed to share. Or a Facebook comment that makes someones day. Or a cheery splash of yellow narcissus. Whether large or small, each seed grows.

Wage says, "Spring is in your heart! So get out your watering can and spread the love. "

Have a truly Ugly Day!

Ox in the Box

2011-01-06T16:55:00.000-08:00

Looks who's almost here! Uglydoll Jack in the Box...but I call him Ox in the Box. Jack? I don't think so.

I've been waiting all year for this guy to pop up.

My fingers are ready to turn the crank.

And LOOK at the tin box he's in. Adorable Uglydoll art around every corner.

OK. I do often get excited about upcoming Uglydoll items, but I'm quadruple excited by Ox in the Box.

Pre-order him here.

Ugly Town Drawing

2011-01-06T12:58:00.000-08:00

I can hardly believe this original drawing by David Horvath is actually mine. It is my most recent addition to my tiny art collection, and I just love it!

The detail is amazing. I lose myself into Ugly Town when I gaze at it. Every nook is occupied by a favorite friend such as Uglyworm, Abima, and Wedgehead. My gosh, how does David do this!!?

The collector I bought it from said he bought it at a Giant Robot show some years ago. That's really all I know about the history.

It has a permanent home with me.

New Christmas Uglydolls

2010-12-31T12:04:00.000-08:00

Our Ugly family grew by a few on Christmas. We welcomed Ket at Night, White Flocked Bossy Bear, Roller the Reindeer with eyes closed, and Jrumpy!

I was expecting Jrumpy. He's all I asked for, so I thought for sure he'd come. But Ket at Night was a very very nice surprise.

I have a shelf waiting for Roller where he will stand next to my other two Rollers.

But now that White Bossy. He's no ordinary vinyl. He's demanding a shelf of his own.

Happy Christmas

2010-12-25T21:05:00.000-08:00

A Very Happy Christmas from. Dr Max Abima and all of us at Ugly Chronicles!

Thanks for joining us this year in our fun with Uglydolls.

We hope to see your around in 2011.

Nothing to Fear

2010-12-22T12:35:00.000-08:00

This is my newest Sun-Min and David art. It may be small at about the size of a large recipe card, but it is large in every other way.
The cheery pink background draws the eye in from half way across the room. As you get closer, the adorable Babo and Wage are waiting with an important and often overlooked message in todays world: Nothing to Fear.

The result of a close-up encounter with this piece is a lighthearted optimism that is highly contagious. It's already infected a half dozen people! I'll have to look around the edges of the frame for a "happy warning" label.

I don't know if it's a laser print, or what kind of paper it is, or any of the things people will ask me. It came in the little frame and is signed by Sun-Min and David and numbered 1/1. That's the extent of the technical data I have.

Less than five minutes after getting some unexpected Christmas cash I purchased it! Thanks you to all the forces that made this possible: David, Sun-Min, and the generosity of my friends.

It makes an interesting tree-topper. Ice Bat surrendered the space like a gentleman, but he'll be back! He's a natural-born star.

Basheeshee

2010-12-14T17:37:00.000-08:00

Big Toe must be thrilled. In January 2011 he will have a brother. Basheeshee!
I see the family resemblance in the nose, but Basheeshee has a nose shape unlike any Uglydoll I've seen. Unique among Uglys.
I love the lines and curves, and the yellow teeth and blue body.
I have to wonder if Basheeshee is also related to Trunko.
Anyone else see it?

Power Mister 12-11-10.....

2010-12-10T21:34:00.000-08:00

My eyes are still spinning from the ferocious wave of colors. From his sun-hot feet to his cool blue head, he means business. What business, I don't know. But I can see he's serious, and he has my full attention.

He's coming from Super7 Saturday, December 11th.
You know me and numbers. That's 12-11-10. What a great number! I'm sure there is some deeper meaning there...hum....

It's like a countdown to Power!