Sun-Min Sunday #3--Spiderboom Circus Punk

I have two favorite Circus Punks.  Sun-Min's Spiderboom is one of those two.
This one is number 107 of 150.  Check out the website of the company that produced them,  Circus Punks. Be ready for eye-popping color and mind-bending designs.

For more fun, explore Circus Punks on ebay and have and look at some of the vintage offerings.  Circus Punks were also called Knock Down Dolls and populated the stalls at circuses, fairs, carnivals.  Visitors would throw balls at them to knock them down and win a prize.  Now the prize is the Circus Punk itself!

Sun-Min Kim and David Horvath have taken their designs and melded them with other traditions from the past.  Circus Punks is just one of those great pairings.

Hat Wash Day

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.

The Jeero Twins

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

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?

Brip em

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.

Max Abima Food Explorer

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.

Bossy Bear Toxic Swamp Edition GID

So fine!  So MINE!

Get it here at Toy2r Qee Store.

Limited to 200 pieces.

Thanks for the heads up, Hilda!

Bottle It! Ugly Style

"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

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?

Uglydoll Movie! Wippy's Dream Come True

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.

Do you have Brad Luck?

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

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.

The Day With Dave

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

Dave Heads to Work

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.

Vinyl Chef Cook-Off Team 2

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 Supremo."
Time to eat.

Max and Dave Go Shopping

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! 

Garden Wage

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.

Citizens of the Uglyverse 2011

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!

Citizens of the Uglyverse

The excitement builds.

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

Uglydoll Sweatshirt

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.