UmeToys: November 2011

See Ya!, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Time for a family holiday to recharge the batteries. I'll be back to work on the 15th December. See ya on the flipside and watch out 2012 is going to be HOT.

Ten Tikis and a chaser, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

All ten are cast and painted, but wait who's that in the middle? Yes it's a cheeky little metal chaser :-)

Tiki Tiki Tiki (fridge magnets) by [rich]

Tiki Tiki Tiki (fridge magnets), a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

The Tiki fridge magnets are coming on a treat. Thanks for all the support on these. If you fancy one be quick I only have 3 left to assign at £7.50+Shipping, drop me an email to get on the list. First come first served.

Tiki fridge magnet, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

It's been a while since I've made a mask. But here's my latest Tiki.

Measuring in at aroud two and a half inches of resin cast fridge magnet goodness, what's not to like. I will only be casting 10 of these so be quick.

Each piece will come numbered and bagged with an original sketch. How much? They will retail at £7.50+Shipping. If you fancy slapping one on your fridge drop me an email to get on the list. First come first served.

The time has come for a new chapter to start in my life, and it's BIG NEWS!

From 28th November I will be heading out of the corporate world of graphic design to start working for myself again, and it's going to be fun.

I've got lots of whopping projects with some really great artists lined up, so keep checking back for information as and when I can talk about it.

I'm also looking for COMMISIONS to help put food on the table at UME HQ, so if you’d like me to work on a project drop me an email (umetoys @ googlemail.com) My background is graphic design (major brands) offline and online, but I’m always up for sculpting, toy work and illustrations. I have some availability late December and the end of January – but if you fancy a chat, I am up for talking shop anytime.

Speaking of toy work – I’d love to get involved in more shows in 2012 – if you’ve got one or know of one coming up that you think I’d rock, let me know.

And last but no means least – I’ve also been known to snap a few photos from weddings to pet portraits and everything in-between, to have a look over my portfolio please visit www.umephotography.co.uk

So here’s to 2012 – exciting times indeed.
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Droid 8, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Theres lot's of things on the change and happening over at the UME HQ. Stay tuned for the full story, on its way soon.

Mini Martin, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Just a very quick 'sketch' in the NSP clay. Never used it before and must say I like it. This is a very rough mess about piece, and probably will go back in the bag. But good fun to play around with.

Kermit, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Remember those teaser pictures from a few weeks back? Well here is the full reveal of the sculpt 'KERMIT'.

I drew this little chap for NYCC. George from Toy Break popped by the booth and had him off me. I thought as a follow up I'd make this sculpt to send over to them - happy how he came out, even though he looks a little under the weather ;-) Here's the original sketch: www.flickr.com/photos/25993999@N00/6152666587/

Great news, he made it over to his new home in the USA just in time for thanks giving and the release of the new Muppets movie.

If you would like to see more of him check out Toy Break Episode 192

www.toybreak.com/

He makes an appearance about 39 minutes in (not that I am suggesting fast forwarding).

Cheers

Scribbles, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Thanks to all who dropped by and took the time to chat and also fill in their details for the prize draw - and also cheers to all the onliners who tweeted and RT the prize draw.

The names of the winners have been selected - For the offline prize the winner is Adam Davies and the online winner is arteechoke.

Thanks all :-D

Iron Man - mash up, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

He came with us to 'thought bubble' and was a hit on the UME table. But it's time to offer him up to a new home, if your display cabinet/shelf would like a little Christmas present drop me a line.

Sketch Pads, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

The real leather covered sketch pads got snapped up this weekend! Cheers all, if you fancy one let me know - these are fresh out of the pen.

Well Thought Bubble 2011 went by in a flash. What a great weekend - lot's of awesome people and funtimes. I managed to pick up some fantastic stuff and the kidUME had an amazing time on her side of the table.

A massive thanks to all who stopped by and showed support - you all rock!

Some of the peeps we chatted to and meet this weekend: The Hang Gang, Felt Mistress, Jonathon Edwards, Elmo's Empire, DrewMillward, Howker, The Mooks, UndeadEightBit, WarwickJC, Joe List and loads I can't bring to mind - thanks all and see you all soon!

PS - it took ages to grab them links ;-)

Mrs UME, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

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Working the con

UME table, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

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Wow what a day. This is my side of the table first thing this morning. After a slow start it went crazy before closing, not much stock left for tomorrow, mainly stickers and prints left :-)

1_Countdown, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

We are packing the UME Van full of goodies and heading up north later today. See you all over the weekend. Drop by and say hello to us at table 62 and enter our competition.

2_Countdown, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Only two more days until the fun begins at thought bubble comic con. Don't forget our competition.

Oh yeah! Sketch Pads, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

If you dig the UME Kittens I think you'll like these. 6 sketch pads scribbled on by yours truly - 3 real leather covered (the ones with the smaller cats) and 3 leather like covers. I'll have these with me at thought bubble comic convention this weekend at Leeds - table #62 if you fancy a new pad grab one for only £12 (if you can't make the con drop me a mail and we can sort something out).

3 Days To Go, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Wow 3 tiny days to go! Can't wait for Saturday, see ya then!

Last remaining original UME kittens by [rich]

Last remaining original UME kittens, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

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Here's the line up of original casts. 1 light blue, 2 silver and black, 1 purple, 1 light green and 1 grey and black. I only have 1 more from this original run that I will paint soon. I will have these with me at thought bubble this weekend. Cheers. Update the grey and black kitten on the right has also now been sold.

Zombie Babies, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

These little undead beauties will be avaiable from us this weekend at the Thought Bubble Comic Convention in Leeds - If you fancy one drop by our table (we are #62 on the right).

New York Comic Con 2011, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

We've just found out where you can find us this weeked - come through the door at Saviles Hall and look right - If you see a bearded freak sat with 2 ladies you've found us :-)

Here's the map

http://thoughtbubblefestival.com/exhibitors/saviles-hall/saviles-hall-floor-plan/

We are table 62

4_Countdown, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Yes! 4 days to go until Leeds Comic Con part of Thought Bubble. If you can make it up come and say hi. We are going to have plenty of goodies for sale including UME kittens, sketch pads, sticker packs, prints, original one off paintings, sketches, custom zombies and toys, our new Iron Man sculpt and much more. Also sharing th UME table will be ELMO'S EMPIRE with a fantastic collection of cool stuff up for sale.

See ya soon and don't forget you can enter our competition on the day or online - win,win!

5_Countdown, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Dont forget about our competition.

Iron Man - mash up, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Well this weekend has been spent in the company of millionaire playboy Tony Stark - nice chap. A little smaller in real life, the suit I made for him is only about 8 inches tall ;-)

6_Countdown, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

:-) can't wait!

Iron Man, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Here's my Iron Man - if you'd like to seem in the flesh/metal/wood/clay come on up to Thought Bubble Comic Convention next weekend. :-)

Iron Man rig, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

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Here's the rig I've made to attach to the base for Iron Man to hang from. Must say I'm digging it.

7_Countdown, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Tick tock

UME Kitten, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Want to get your hands on a UME Kitten? Only one left for sale online at the moment via The Hang Gang - get in quick over:

www.thehanggang.co.uk/en/toys/299-ume-toys-ume-kitten.html

8 days to go countdown, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Entries this way, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Pop up Martin Longbottom made for our Thought Bubble table.

It’s time to spill the beans. To celebrate our first year standing at the Thought Bubble Comic Convention for the weekend (November 19 – 20 ) I’m pleased to announce the win a bunch of crap from UMETOYS competition 2011.

If you’d like to get hands on a bunch of goodies from us it couldn’t be easier. If you are coming to con just pop over and say hello (I’ll be sharing the table with Elmo’s Empire) – look for the UMETOYS sign and the hairy bloke in the middle of this photo. Once you are over the shock of meeting me, fill in your contact details (on the forms we'll provide) and we’ll enter you into the prize draw and the winner will be announced online Monday 21st Nov. Simple eh!

But what if you can’t get up to Leeds? Worry not all you online chums can join in the fun and have a stab at winning the 2nd bunch of UMETOYS crap. If you’d like a chance of winning the cyber prize, just follow me @umetoys and @elmos_empire and tweet out ‘want to win #UMETOYS stuff’. Again a winner will picked on Monday 21st.

Look forward to meeting you all and reading your tweets.

Cheers

[rich]

9_Countdown, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Announcement to follow shortly.

10_countdown, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Countdown continues :-)

11_Countdown, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Going to thought bubble in Leeds and want to get your hands on some free goodies? Keep an eye open here over the next 11 days to find out how you can score something from us.

Gerald and Piers, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

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Here's my finished FOOMI and hat, renamed Gerald and Piers.

FOOMI WIP, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Work carries on with him :-)

Crab Hat, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Started to costomize a KidRobot Foomi today and thought I'd also make something out of the hat that shipped with him.

I like steam punk, so thought I'd make a little steam punk crab hat :-D