DC Shoes have partnered with Portland-based character creators, UNKL, on a limited edition sneaker and toy set. The kicks and figure both feature a black and green color scheme with glow-in-the-dark accents. The figure in question is the SUG, one…
Continue Reading →The new site of designer toy brand UNKL is up and running, and the new pages are rapturously stocked with all the characters we've come to obsess over plus a "whole crapload" of newbies. Blank UniPos, the new SUG and…
Continue Reading →Everybody's favorite giant Icelandic protector of humanity is back - and this time he's equipped to wade in and put himself in harm's way when FEMA types can't (or won't) go themselves. The new SUG figures from UNKL will be…
Continue Reading →Sammy and the guys over at Hecklewood seem to do a superb job of getting behind the scenes with (and into the minds of) artists we love. In preparation for their upcoming UNKL exhibition called 'Amerkin Wasteland,' they recently uncorked…
Continue Reading →Word just landed in my inbox that our friends from UNKL teamed up with indie-rock superstar (and apparently UNKL toy obsessed) front man Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. They're getting ready to release the "six pack" six-figure set of the guys…
Continue Reading →This Thursday, October 26th from 6-8pm, Kid Robot San Francisco is throwing a release party for the new UNKL UniPo toy series. They have all the first series plus a very limited-edition 6" version, only 100 made (shown here). Kid…
Continue Reading →Along with Comic Con (July 20-23, 2006) came a myriad of goods--and some items definitely not to be missed are the new tees from UNKL. You can support your favorite characters JunPo, TinPo, HazMaPo, and SUG by wearing one of…
Continue Reading →Portland based Unklbrand has some seriously good toys, art (silk screens, painted skate decks, etc), and apparel. Their shirts are all hot, each design reflecting their playful line of designer toys. They are currently producing a small figure exclusively for…
Continue Reading →Site mainstay Scott Rench (aka Yosoh) was one of the proud winners of the UNKL UniPo-By-You contest, and his piece is finally for sale. The Chicago-based ceramic artist and illustrator was chosen from more than 400 entries. He would like…
Continue Reading →The crew at UNKL, famous for their UniPos, SUGs, and everything else they've ever done, just released something only the possessor of the finest Ivy-League education could contrive: UniPoker. Like it's name suggests, UniPoker is a brilliant mix of fun…
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