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Camping For Mono

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Dehara & Dave Have Mono show in Japan just started today. I’m currently "camped out" at the site waiting for them to start accepting orders from overseas. I’m so excited! I hope that I’ll get everything in my most wanted list. :)

Dehara & David Have Mono

Friday, September 11th, 2009

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I wish I could go to Japan…

September 18th at STITCH in Tokyo.

Expect a lot of cool stuff from David Horvath, Sun-min Kim and Yukinori Dehara!

Customs! Handmades! Paintings! Drawings! Skateboards!

My Friend Dave Is Here!

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Just got My Friend Dave!

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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. 

A Menta Ice-bat For Me

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

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:

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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

My Friend Dave

Saturday, September 5th, 2009

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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.

Babo by Bwana Spoons

Friday, September 4th, 2009

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:

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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

More SDCC 2009 Pics!

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Here are more Uglydoll-related pictures from SDCC 2009.

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

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David Horvath with my newly adopted custom Kaijus!

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At the Giant Robot booth!

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Signing my Bossy Bear Mimobot and Pink Babo Kaiju!

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Bossy Bear sketch for another fan (Dean)!

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Le Merde!

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

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. >.<

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SDCC 2009 Stuff

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

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

GID Menta Ice-bats

Friday, June 5th, 2009

New bats have taken flight!

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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!