Cookie Wisdom

"Remember....when your cookie crumbles, it's still a cookie!"
Dr. Max Abima

Spring Equinox

Happy Spring Equinox!

Dr. Max shared a first day of spring moment with a friend, and hopes you get the chance to do the same.

Giant Robot Delivers

When Giant Robot teams up with Uglydoll, they deliver 10 pounds of fun in a 2 pound box.

Though this group arrived together, they quickly spread out and disappeared across the Ugly Shire.  They are a busy lot, and will keep us on our toes.

I'm forming a tracking party today, and supplying them with cookies and cameras.  When we find these guys, we'll report back.

Luv You Ox of a Different Color

Goodness.  Fea Bea came across another Valentine Ox looking for a ride.

I think Feabs will find a way to tote them both.

But what if there are MORE!  She'll need a bigger wagon, because these Ox's are irresistible.

Crocus Dreams

Little Poe is an Uglydoll that likes the outdoors, but here in the moist and chilly northwest, he enjoys an indoor perch in the winter.

When I found him pumping his extended wings,  I knew something was up.

"The crocus are sprouting," he exclaimed in that voice only Poe can do.

Though the weather is still cold and wet,  this Poe has crocus dreams, soon to come true.  Wippy may just join him this year.  I know I will!

Dr. Max Up Close

I've been asked many times, what does Dr. Max Abima do when he is not engaging his genius in  professional pursuits, so I shadowed him with the camera.  Caught him in a candid moment indulging his inner artist.

I assume it was an art project.  Must check those eggs in a few days.  Max is also a geneticist.

Ox OXOX Valentine

Fea Bea doesn't share her wagon with just anyone.  But the charms of Ox worked their magic on her.  Just imagine having the charm and good looks of Ox.  Hey!  You can!

Found a couple on Amazon, but with magnetism like his, they won't last long.  

Valentine Ice Bat

Nothing says I love you like I LUV ME Ice Bat.  I mean, think about it.

So if you love I LUV ME like I love I LUV ME, then maybe you love yourself enough to get one!  Or give one.

Six dollars will get it done at Giant Robot.

Your Guide to an Ugly Valentine

This is Fea Bea.  She's ready to be your guide to great Uglydoll Valentine gifts and goodies.

First and foremost, make good use of a red ribbon, and ANY Uglydoll can become your favorite Valentine and be a welcome gift for your sweetie.

But there's more!  This year Uglydoll actually did the work for us and made some amazing Uglydolls just for the occasion.  Check back soon and see what Fea Bea has to show you!!!

All Keyed UP!!!

Uglydoll keys are here.  And they rock.  Four keys with double-sided fun.
I'm getting them all.
It's not too many keys.
It's a lock shortage.

Uglydoll Magnets

Badge Bomb pumped up the art from the Uglydoll buttons and transformed them into MAGNETS!

This is my favorite set with four of the big star original line-up of Uglydolls: Babo, Wage, Wedgehead, and Ox.  There are other sets if you don't see your favorite here.

So far I've only found these on Tainted Visions ebay offerings and have not found them elsewhere.  In the new era of Uglydom I no longer have any idea what is coming, when, or where.  I'm now using the method of stumbling across new Ugly items and grabbing them when I can. The magnets were a fun surprise!

Anyway, as I stumble, I will share!

Somethings Fishy

Somethings Fishy! 

Fishy is one of the new offerings from Uglydoll in the 2013 line-up.  There are so many new Uglydolls I can't keep up any more.  But Fishy hooked me!

He has old school charm with stylish toned down colors, white eyes, and brownish red nose.  That is SO classic Uglydoll.  Add to that his totally modern big feet and long uppy arms and he's a Big Fish in the Ugly Sea!

Adoption is in the works, so check back soon for a report on his softness and huggability. I expect high marks.

Gratitude, New Years, and Maxxy Cyrus

Of all the things in the world I could have fallen in love with, I am SO grateful it was Uglydolls. It could have been anything from exotic wines to figure skating. Wine makes me ill, and if you saw me, you'd know what a cruel joke a desire to figure skate would have been.

But it was sweetly and blessedly Uglydolls.  Not a day goes by that my life is not filled with their antics, their laughter, and adventures. And when we're having a day off the fun, other members of the Uglydoll community are right there with a quick photo or kind word.

When I look back at the day before I met my first Uglydoll I am aware of the absence of color, the flat dimensions my house had before they took over every wall, nook, and chair and I'm grateful.

Dr. Max Abima is grateful too.  He's grateful to Miley Cyrus the for inspiration to try something new.  And he's grateful of Sun-min Kim and David Horvath for stuffing him with the  courage to be defined only by himself and  his limitless dreams. For the courage to be UGLY!!! 

Happy New Year Uglyverse!!!!

The Uglydoll Story "Stitched Together"

The Uglydoll Story.   For those of you who missed the TV broadcast on CNBC, here is a video link.  Thanks to our Ugly buddy Baz for the link.
For more Uglydoll fun, check out Adventures In Uglyworld!
But be warned.  Too much Uglydoll fun all at once and you could end up on the ceiling, high on laughter.  See the scene in Mary Poppins for a graphic example. Only with Uglydolls even the sky is not the limit!

Dr. Max's Prescription for Happiness

Dr. Max Abima here with another prescription for happiness.
Spend time with friends.  Make some new ones.  Appreciate the differences.  Be ready for something wonderful to come from a place you never expected.
If you're red and one foot tall, celebrate it.
If you're a 6 foot and bony, celebrate it.
In general, see the best in everyone!

Flippin for Babo

I flipped higher than Babo when I saw this Flipping Babo.  New colors are coming our way in Uglydoll Wind-Ups.  This fellow is beautiful. I also saw a nice clear blue Ice Bat that is a must have.
Uglydoll just keeps it coming!

It is written in the stars

Uglydoll written with actual galaxies as letters. Did this using the Galaxy Writer.  Now to write the individual Ugly names!

Sun-Min Sunday #2--Andrewshire Wedgehead

Welcome to Sun-Min Sunday #2.  Today's featured Uglydoll handmade by Sun-Min  is Wedgehead made for the Andrewshire Show in 2005. He is one of the nicest fellows you'd ever hope to meet.

He likes to collect marbles.  When asked how many he has in his collection he said "zero".  Guess what I'm shopping for this week!

Of all of David Horvath's amazing creations, Wedgehead is one of my top faves.  No matter the color or size, he'll wedge his way into your heart.  Count on it.

I am so grateful to the Uglydoll families who have allowed me to adopt these darlings. You know who you are!

Ugly Monday

Ugly Monday Aug 27, a photo by Dragon's Landing on Flickr.

I'm new to a great Flickr group called Ugly Monday. The group name is self-explanatory...on Monday take an Uglydoll photo and add to the group.
This is my pic for today.
Come on over to the group and have a look around. Perhaps you'll join!

Happy Birthday WAGE!!!!

Today we celebrated Wage's 10th birthday.  That's right.  It's been a decade since Sun-Min Kim stitched together the first darling Wage as a gift for her future husband and creative partner, David Horvath. The rest is a wonderful history of laughter and joy for Uglydoll fans and families like ours.

We had ice cream, homemade cookies, music, Uglydoll party favors and fun. All of our Uglys want to do it again next weekend.  And we just might.

Sun-Min and David, if you're out there, thank you!