Just got My Friend Dave!

He sure arrived fast. I ordered it Saturday and it arrived Wednesday! XD

It’s really a blank figure and it’s up to the owner to customize him. I’ll keep mine blank since I don’t know how to customize art toys. I’ll wait when my favorite artists have their versions on sale. 

I’m helping out a friend who has a huge designer toy collection in fixing his display. Three display rooms full of toys!!! My brother and I have been going to his house during our free time to fix and re-arrange the toys. Underneath all the clutter were great treasures…all they needed were some fresh air, proper exposure, and of course tender loving care.

In return, I got this:

This bat is my most sought after piece! I’ve been searching high and low for this. Very hard to find since only 10 pieces (+1 for another art show) were made. I’m very happy! Not only did I get to help, play with some of the toys in the house, I also got a part of my Holy Grail for my collection! XD

I’m so excited with this new kaiju piece. It’s actually meant to be customized by selected artists, thus the blank state. The look kinda reminds me of the pocket kaiju, Super Puncher that was released last year during Uglycon Tokyo.

Note that all of the My Friend Dave pieces are works of art. They are not toys that can be played with and thrown in the air or be given to the dog. All of the pieces that will be made are special and one of a kind and should be treated with utmost care.

Awesomeness!!!

Almost had a heart attack when I saw the custom Babo line-up made by Bwana Spoons for the Grass Hut show for the month of September. He made 10 special Babos for the event!

Here are some of the customs:

I already bought one before the show even opened to the public. Was tempted to get more than one, but toy budget didn’t allow me. Hehe. Can’t wait to get mine after the show. XD

Here are more Uglydoll-related pictures from SDCC 2009.

At the Uglydoll booth! Tons of cute plushies waiting to be adopted!

David Horvath with my newly adopted custom Kaijus!

At the Giant Robot booth!

Signing my Bossy Bear Mimobot and Pink Babo Kaiju!

Bossy Bear sketch for another fan (Dean)!

I’m very happy with this year’s SDCC. All of the Uglydoll-related goodies in my want list were acquired…plus more stuff that I wasn’t expecting! XD

Fans were told that the very last production Uglydoll Kaiju piece was the Pink Babo which was sold during the last day of the convention. It’s not the end of the Kaiju line though since customized pieces will show up soon. Wasn’t expecting for them to show up this quick! XD

Le Merde customs! Bought 3 out of 4. >.<

What’s in store for the Ugly universe? Ready your SDCC funds!

Ugly Jacket! This one is really special since only a few was made…like 1-2 per size. Jacket will be retailing for $375 each!

Pink Babo Kaiju. This was a test run for the Ugly Kaiju line. Limited to 20 pieces and available at the Giant Robot booth.

Glow-in-the-dark (GID) Ice-bat figures. Get a box to complete the whole set!

First Mate Trunko. Special doll for the event.

GID Crocadocas. 5 colorways and will be available at the ToyTokyo booth.

New Bossy Bear colorways!

Wow! That’s a lot! I’m so excited! Just a few more days before SDCC 2009!!! XD

New bats have taken flight!

These Dehara customs were released in Japan at the Subcarism Tokyo show which started last May 29, 2009. Only 25 pieces each were made. Just like the green and black  Menta Ice-bats, these also came with a special custom box.

I just received my set from the post this afternoon. They sure arrived fast!

Geeez…I haven’t posted here lately. It doesn’t mean that I totally abandoned my Uglydolls fandom. I have just been pretty busy lately. I still buy Uglydolls and other Horvath-related stuff even if I’m busy! Hehe.

Let’s see what I got so far…

• Menta Ice-bats (Both blue and white eyes that was released last 2007 at the first Deharavath. Yey! Been jumping up and down with these. I’m glad I waited and didn’t pay flipper price. XD)
• Uglydolls Postcard Set
• Little Uglys Babo in Purple (Also wanted a Babo’s Bird to match it but it was out of stock.)
• Uglydoll Kaiju Babo with cookie shop (Solid Blue and In the Dark versions. I already have these, but the local store had them on super sale. LOL!*)
• Uglydoll Kaiju Ice-bat (Clear Glitter version. My third one!* O_o Will probably have it customized.)
• Flatwoods Monster (Fire-type version. I want to complete all 13 versions. XD Oh no…my shelf space!)
• Grass Nut Bear Qee
• Signed and doodled (by David Horvath) Bossy Bear book
• God Noupa
• Little Bony plush
• Toothy Turtle (Yellow GID and Standard version)
• Super Puncher

Hmm…I still lack a lot of stuff. @_@ Oh well, will just wait when the price is right.

*LOL! What’s the deal in buying the same thing over and over again? XD Some collectors have a rule to always buy in duplicate or even triplicate or even more. — One to open. One to keep. One to show-off. One to customize. The list could go on. Hehe.

Woke up this morning and I saw this colorful guy perched by my window. A daytime bat perhaps?  Imagine how the rays of the sun would pass through his colorful glitter body. XD

There are only 10 of these little guys in the world and each is unique since they’re hand-dyed. I’m so happy that one decided to live with me!