Uglee

Uglee. A new word around the house.  That's the pure state of joy that comes from having our Uglydoll family.

We're glad to be back on the Ugly Chronicles after a long, unplanned absence.
Those of you who recently looked back through old posts no doubt noticed ALL of our photo links were broken.  That happened when we tried to update and organize our Flickr.
So a labor of love is under way complete with volunteers. We plan to attempt to find and restore the hundreds of missing photos over the next couple of months.
To our volunteers go the cookies!  Enjoy!

In the pic:  Strange Beast Bossy Bear Glee Version from Giant Robot. This fellow is extra special because he has a David Horvath tatt on his red cape!  David was very kind to sign him.  Thanks to GR for making it happen!  Since I'm about 1200 miles from GR, I would not have this Bossy without the help of others.
If you want one of these, you can still pick one up here. 

Rocket Ride Uglydoll Tin Toy

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

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

The Flashlight Series #2-- Poe

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

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

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

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!