tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81647328471054570552010-03-29T19:55:56.782-04:00U.B.Funkeys @ theSpeakEasyU.B.Funkeys through the eyes of a Geek Dad...augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-36552547220328841812010-01-04T16:59:00.003-05:002010-01-04T17:11:47.068-05:00Another Blow to the Funkeys FaithfulMattel has closed the official forums on ubfunkeys.com. I don't frequent there, so I'm not sure how recently this was done, but it couldn't have been that long ago.<br /><br />I fear that whatever the people on the support lines are being told to say, the writing is on the wall at this point.<br /><br />I haven't been able to get any feedback from our friend Funk-E at Mattel in quite a long time either. I think Mattel is handling this all pretty poorly really after all the time and money the fans have put in to Funkeys. <br /><br />The fact that Paradox Green was so poorly launched with the color/rarity variations not being available and the Game Creator function never really working to it's full potential that was promised on the packaging, I really thought Mattel would stand behind their product and make an effort to right what they did wrong. Release at least one correct and functional series and see if they could regain the sales and user level they had achieved.<br /><br />I'm sad about this. For one, I welcome anyone to <a href="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/babble/index.php">the forums here</a> that has come from the official site. I hope you find that it is warm and inviting.<br /><br />I have no plans to stop running this site as long as there are Funkeys Fans wanting to use it. Long live Funkeys!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-3655254722032884181?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-27135892123509682642010-01-02T18:57:00.004-05:002010-01-02T19:16:14.773-05:00Looking Back at Paradox GreenI didn't end up having the kind of time in 09 that I had hoped to spend on this site and enjoying Funkeys with my youngest son. Between our lack of playing time, and the over-all lack of Funkeys news I never really got around to talking much about the new feature we got with Paradox Green. <br /><br />Which is sad, because the Game Creator tools that are opened up with Ace and Mulch are probably one of the coolest thing they've introduced since the initial launch of U.B.Funkeys. So please, feel free to comment here about what you liked (or disliked) about the new feature. What would you like to see them do to expand the feature if we do see further expansion of the Funkeys universe in 2010?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-2713589212350968264?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-68581075408745991902009-12-27T14:04:00.003-05:002009-12-27T14:12:21.632-05:00Windows 7 64 bit Driver On The Way?After my post yesterday, I received a message from a visitor to the site that included the following...<br /><br />"Talked on the phone to a rep at Mattel Sat (26) and he assured me that they were actively working on an update for the Win 7 problem. I told him that some of the forums about Funkeys are mentioning that no updates are forthcoming and he told me those are false rumors. The projected release for the update is early Jan. (Which probably means Feb/Mar in programmer talk!)"<br /><br />This is great news for those who have 64 bit Windows 7 machines!<br /><br />Now to clarify, my last post in no way said that the drivers would NOT be made and my intent was not to start any rumors. I simply pointed to how long it took to get a Vista 64 bit driver. I'm glad to see that Mattel is still actively supporting U.B.Funkeys. If anything, this is encouraging to those of us who are still hoping for a resurgence of Funkeys in 2010! :)<br /><br />Thanks to all those who have contacted up on this subject...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-6858107540874599190?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-7567838549616637082009-12-26T16:12:00.003-05:002009-12-26T16:23:53.925-05:00The Big 64 Bit QuestionSince the gift-giving of yesterday, the contact us form has been inundated with questions about U.B.Funkeys compatibility with Windows 7 64 bit computers. It seems that a lot of parents have purchased Funkeys for their kids either for the first time, or maybe some have purchased new computers for their kids to play their Funkeys on. Either way, the case is unfortunate right now.<br /><br />Bottom line is that when this issue first came up for Windows Vista 64 bit users, Funkeys were actively being released and were selling like hotcakes and it still took Mattel about a year to come out with a patch for Funkeys to work with 64 bit Vista machines.<br /><br />Looking at the situation now, with no sign of new Funkeys on the shelf and the fan base a little worried that Mattel is letting the line die, it doesn't look good for any patches to be coming out soon (or possibly ever) for Windows 7 64 bit.<br /><br />I wish I had better news for you all. If I hear anything, I'll certainly let you all know!<br /><br />PS: Just curious, but why are so many people buying 64 bit machines? Are retailers pushing the 64 bit versions hard? It seems like they'd be more open with people regarding potential issues with their current hardware and software. Hmmm...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-756783854961663708?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-15212146001611451672009-12-17T11:52:00.003-05:002009-12-17T12:01:53.039-05:00Funkeys Not "Officially" DiscontinuedThe lack of releases or news of any sort from Mattel on our beloved Funkeys has made it tough to motivate myself to work on updating the site for a while now. I applaud all of you who have stayed with it and continue to frequent the forum. Hopefully, we'll be getting some sort of news soon so we can either rejoice or mourn properly... :)<br /><br />I did give the Mattel service number a call yesterday and talked to nice woman who assured me that the U.B.Funkeys toy line was still a strong seller for Mattel and their "system" did not have them marked as "discontinued". <br /><br />My take is that they've all but canceled the line but just haven't taken the steps to properly do so, OR with all that happened with the Paradox Green mix-up and knowing that they couldn't get anything *new* released before the holiday shopping season, they've just placed the line in suspension to re-evaluate next year. <br /><br />Of course I'm hoping for the latter... :)<br /><br />With many having vacation time coming up, I hope you all have fun and enjoy spending time with your families!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-1521214600161145167?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-58767519669825230302009-12-03T11:41:00.003-05:002009-12-03T12:01:32.859-05:00Cautiously Optimistic About the Future of U.B.FunkeysThere's very little evidence to point to a future for U.B.Funkeys right now, but I still hold a cautiously optimistic view that it will survive. <br /><br />The official website hasn't been updated in quite a while and neither has the game itself. Pretty much every Walmart I've been to recently has stopped carrying them, and that's a blow for any toy line. The momentum of continued releases and updates is what spurs interest in a product/game/collectible like Funkeys and that has really dried up lately.<br /><br />I also have not been able to get any news from Mattel. Trust me, I don't know anything more than the rest of you.<br /><br />What we do know is that Mattel has in the past 6 months closed a large location in Texas and relocated some of those employees to California. At that point the news was that Funkeys *would* survive. But then there was the awful mix-up in the release of Paradox Green (which had looked to be a savior for the toy line) when ALL of the singles release were of the VR assortment. This obviously led to the decision not to release the other variations. I doubt they were ever manufactured in the mix-up or they would have been released by now.<br /><br />It would be a huge blow for Funkeys to end this way. The response to the Wendy's kid's meal toys was great. People have been waiting anxiously for the Common and Rare versions of the Paradox Green figures. There have been some mis-steps in the marketing (can you say Dream State VR box sets?) but I do believe that the toy line could survive all of this if Mattel gave it another chance.<br /><br />The DC series could be that savior. We all know that <a target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ent+earth/dc+funkeys');" href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2737007-10363853?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.entertainmentearth.com%2Fcjdoorway.asp%3Fnumber%3DMTP4838A&cjsku=MTP4838A">Entertainment Earth has been doing pre-sales for the DC series</a><img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-2737007-10363853" width="1" height="1" border="0"/> recently. I asked them about it and all they could say is that they still have pre-order release info from Mattel on the series and that they haven't seen anything to make them believe they won't be released. If they were far enough in production, I could see Mattel giving it "one last chance". While I wish it was a non-licensed series to turn things around, I'd be happy if it worked.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-5876751966982523030?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-27624866616552351422009-09-29T21:27:00.003-04:002009-09-29T21:35:24.987-04:00Cruncher Block and Royalton up for grabs on eBay AGAINThe same seller from the last post seems to have one more Cruncher Block and one more Royalton for sale. Royalton ends tomorrow in just under 7 1/2 hours and Cruncher in about a day and a half... <br /><br /><object width="355" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://togo.ebay.com/togo/togo.swf?2008013100" /><param name="flashvars" value="base=http://togo.ebay.com/togo/&lang=en-us&mode=normal&itemid=270460299089&query=funkeys&campid=5335869432" /><embed src="http://togo.ebay.com/togo/togo.swf?2008013100" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="355" height="300" flashvars="base=http://togo.ebay.com/togo/&lang=en-us&mode=normal&itemid=270460299089&query=funkeys&campid=5335869432"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="355" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://togo.ebay.com/togo/togo.swf?2008013100" /><param name="flashvars" value="base=http://togo.ebay.com/togo/&lang=en-us&mode=normal&itemid=270460940422&query=funkeys&campid=5335869432" /><embed src="http://togo.ebay.com/togo/togo.swf?2008013100" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="355" height="300" flashvars="base=http://togo.ebay.com/togo/&lang=en-us&mode=normal&itemid=270460940422&query=funkeys&campid=5335869432"></embed></object><br /><br />I'd love to know where he got all these from!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-2762486661655235142?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-67472793412491872802009-09-14T11:04:00.005-04:002009-09-23T15:46:13.993-04:00U.B.Funkeys Rare Treasures on eBayWell I've been sleeping on the job! Sorry all, just caught these gems on eBay last night and realized that just about every other Funkeys site had already reported on them...<br /><br />Click the images to see them on eBay...<br /><a target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+taejo');" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_item=280396152620&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg"><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/10/taejo.jpg" alt="Taejo U.B.Funkeys"></a> <a target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+cruncher');" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_item=270455097632&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg"><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/10/cruncher.jpg" alt="Cruncher Block U.B.Funkeys"></a> <a target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+royalton');" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_item=270455096760&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg"><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/10/royalton.jpg" alt="Royalton U.B.Funkeys"></a> <a target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+blue+maul');" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_item=280396148289&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg"><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/10/maul.jpg" alt="Blue Maul U.B.Funkeys"></a><br /><br />Someone obviously either had access to some prelim figures in Asia or access to the display figures from a toy trade show. They have some great looking Funkeys up for auction right now. My only question is whether these guys even have chips in their feet. I'm guessing no, but I could be wrong. <br /><br />The obvious ones to point out are the Speed Racer characters <a target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+taejo');" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_item=280396152620&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg">Taejo</a>, <a target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+cruncher');" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_item=270455097632&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg">Cruncher Block</a>, and <a target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+royalton');" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_item=270455096760&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg">Royalton</a>. Another of note is a <a target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+blue+maul');" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_item=280396148289&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg">blue Maul</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-6747279341249187280?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-91988149491927442522009-08-30T00:42:00.004-04:002009-09-23T15:52:47.279-04:00Wendy's Kid's Meal Funkeys ToysAs the campaign for U.B.Funkeys winds down at Wendy's the toys are <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+wendy%27s&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+wendys');">starting to trickle in at eBay</a>. I for one don't have a Wendy's very close so I'll be going to the ol "after market" myself. I see that there are currently a few full sets of all five toys as well as some singles being sold through eBay Stores...<br /><br />Check them out on eBay...<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+wendy%27s&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+wendys');"><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/08/wendys.jpg" alt="Funkeys toys at Wendy's"></a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&uq=funkeys+wendy%27s&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]"><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-9198814949192744252?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-35710840696692223542009-07-30T09:04:00.004-04:002009-09-23T15:53:45.843-04:00Funkeys Game Creators Mulch and Ace on eBayJust got word overnight from the forum's Funkikiflurry that Ace and Mulch were on eBay. Sure enough I checked and there is currently <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+mulch&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+mulch');">one Mulch listing</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&uq=funkeys+mulch&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]"> and <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+ace&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+ace');">one Ace listing</a>. Both are set to end on August 1st. Hopefully we'll be seeing them all in stores soon! :)<br /><br />You can click the images to see them on eBay...<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+ace&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+ace');"><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/07/ace.jpg" alt="Funkeys Game Creator Ace"></a> <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+mulch&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+mulch');"><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/07/mulch.jpg" alt="Funkeys Game Creator Mulch"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-3571084069669222354?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-70851438263422602962009-07-29T09:18:00.006-04:002009-09-23T15:55:35.379-04:00Very Rare Paradox Figures, Something Is Very WrongSo I've been watching the <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+paradox&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+paradox');">Paradox Green figures on eBay</a> so far (or I guess I should just call them Series 5 since two of them are labeled as Hidden Realm) and I know I can't be the only one wondering why in the world they've all been the Very Rare versions so far? I'm not saying that "a lot" of them are the Very Rare, "ALL" of them have been so far. <br /><br />Take a look. Here are links to each of the four figures out so far on eBay right now. As of the time I'm writing this, here are the counts:<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+nectar&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+nectar');">Nectar</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&uq=funkeys+nectar&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]">: Common: 0 - Rare: 0 - <span style="font-weight:bold;">Very Rare: 11</span><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+tadd&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+tadd');">Tadd</a>: Common: 0 - Rare: 0 - <span style="font-weight:bold;">Very Rare: 8</span><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+rastro&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+rastro');">Rastro</a>: Common: 0 - Rare: 0 - <span style="font-weight:bold;">Very Rare: 12</span><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+maul&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+maul');">Maul</a>: Common: 0 - Rare: 0 - <span style="font-weight:bold;">Very Rare: 14</span><br /><br />So what's up?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-7085143826342260296?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-90413434242090600802009-07-22T10:16:00.006-04:002009-09-23T15:57:36.188-04:00Update: Maul and Nectar Sighted as WellThe same seller that sold the Rastro and Tadd now has Nectar and Maul up, again both the VERY RARE versions! They are "Buy It Now" auctions for $24.99 so you better hurry if you want them! :)<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_item=310156912272&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+maul');">Maul is here...</a> -- <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_item=350230021816&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+nectar');">Nectar is here...</a><br /><br /><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/07/paradox-ebay2.jpg"><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-9041343424209060080?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-79609282340025467252009-07-22T09:44:00.006-04:002009-09-23T15:59:19.441-04:00Paradox Green Figures are Finally Here!Checked <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+paradox&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+paradox');">eBay</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&uq=funkeys+paradox&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]"> earlier and "Bam!", there they were. Then they were gone! :( Yeah, Paradox Green Funkeys were on eBay, the VERY RARE versions of both <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_item=310156913080&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+tadd');">Tadd</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_item=310156913505&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+rastro');">Rastro</a> and they sold via "Buy It Now" for $24.99 each. The seller was either in a hurry to make some money or didn't realize how much more they would have likely gotten if they had left them up for bidding. They always go crazy high at first...<br /><br />Anyway, this is what many of us have been waiting for! The floodgates will likely open soon on eBay for those who don't have good distribution nearby. I seriously still haven't found any multiplayer Dream State figures in the store but one time. Of course the TWO they had were both ones I had already broken down and purchased on eBay months after being released. But enough about me! <br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+paradox&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+paradox');">Check to see if there are Paradox Funkeys on eBay now!</a><br /><br />Interestingly, the seller was out of Chicago this time. Might be a good idea to keep an eye open in that area. :) These are the ones that sold already...<br /><br /><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/07/paradox-ebay.jpg"><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-7960928234002546725?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-9846697587011523832009-07-11T11:06:00.004-04:002009-07-11T11:36:46.008-04:00Do You Have a Funkeys Website or Blog?I posted some links a few days back and there has been a lot of traffic flowing to those Funkeys Blogs. I've heard some nice things about the increased visits, so I was thinking about creating a "Funkeys Links" page and list more to help others out. <br /><br />If you run a site or blog that focuses on U.B.Funkeys and you want it listed, please PM me (augiewan) on the forum with the information listed below. Do this even if I listed you before! If you focus on a couple things (such as Funkeys and Club Penguin) that's fine but make sure to mention that in your PM. This isn't open to a general blog that mentions Funkeys once in a while, sorry...<br /><br />If you know of someone who runs one, let them know about this so they can be included!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">DON'T POST THE INFO IN A COMMENT HERE!</span> Send me a PM in the forum...<br /><br />So here's what I need in the PM:<br /><br />1) Your nickname you want listed as the person running the site.<br />2) The URL (address) of the site/blog.<br />3) Is the site entirely devoted to Funkeys or is it split with something else?<br />4) If it's split with something else, what is it? (bionicle, club penguin, etc...)<br /><br />That should do it! :)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-984669758701152383?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-55951173900952795602009-07-10T11:27:00.003-04:002009-07-10T11:37:42.423-04:00Wendy's Kid's Meals to Include U.B.Funkeys ToysJust found out that one of the next rounds of Kid's Meal toys at the Wendy's fast food restaurant will be based out beloved Funkeys! The picture below shows what will be included in the selection. It includes 2 different CD's with games of some sort, a pink Funkeys bobble-head based on Wendy (sort of), a fold out Funkeys 3D board game, and a yellow and red Funkeys backpack clip. The kids don't get Wendy's very often, but something tells me they're going to be getting a few Kid's Meals soon... :)<br /><br /><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/07/wendys-funkeys.jpg"><br /><br />You can see it for yourself over on the Wendy's site if you'd like. <a href="http://wendys.com/kids_meal/index.jsp" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/link/wendys/kids+meal');" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> and then click on "Coming Soon" when you get there...<br /><br />If you see them show up at Wendy's post here!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-5595117390095279560?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-66317271448380214372009-07-06T13:51:00.003-04:002009-07-06T14:10:03.093-04:00New custom Funkeys and Non-FunkeysWhile I wait for the actual figures to come out for Paradox Green, I've been playing with the custom toy painting again. Here's one I'm working on, though I'm not sure how to finish it. It's a reproduction of an Alphonse Mucha painting on the Funkeys head and I'm not sure if I should continue reproducing the painting down the body, or create something completely different to match the head in another way. Thoughts? :)<br /><br /><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/07/Mucha-01.jpg"><br /><br />Also, I've finished up a set of custom painted toys from the designer toy series called Rolitoboy: French Kiss. They just got added to a site called Delicious Drips (quite an honor!) and if any of you like what you see, please follow the link below or click on the images to go vote for them! :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.deliciousdrips.com/submissions/submission.php?i=181" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/link/delicious+drips/smile+me');" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check them out here!</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.deliciousdrips.com/submissions/submission.php?i=181" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/link/delicious+drips/smile+me');" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/07/HeAndSheSmileMe-03lg.jpg"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.deliciousdrips.com/submissions/submission.php?i=181" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/link/delicious+drips/smile+me');" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/07/HeAndSheSmileMe-04lg.jpg"></a><br /><br />If you are curious, <a href="http://www.thespeakeasy.com/toys/rolitoboy-rolitoland-image-gallery/?nggpage=3" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/link/tse/rolitoland+gallery');" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here's what the original toys look like...</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-6631727144838021437?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-66900905400808077522009-07-06T13:31:00.006-04:002009-07-06T13:48:56.005-04:00Paradox Green Portal Jammer FunI'm personally trying to wait for the actual Paradox Green figures come out before doing much exploring. I know others have been using portal jammers and have been posting a lot of great info. If you WANT to know what's coming, check out some of these sites...<br /><br /><a href="http://ubfunkeysarefun.blogspot.com/" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/link/blogspot/ubfunkeysarefun');" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ubfunkeysarefun.blogspot.com</a><br /><a href="http://pteprocks.blogspot.com/" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/link/blogspot/pteprocks');" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">pteprocks.blogspot.com</a><br /><a href="http://funkeysfun.blogspot.com/" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/link/blogspot/funkeysfun');" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">funkeysfun.blogspot.com</a><br /><a href="http://onewa80blog.blogspot.com/" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/link/blogspot/onewa80blog');" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">onewa80blog.blogspot.com</a><br /><a href="http://funkeyman.blogspot.com/" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/link/blogspot/funkeyman');" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">funkeyman.blogspot.com</a><br /><br />If there are other sites out there doing some digging like these folks, just add a comment with your URL. (I don't usually approve comments with links in them, but for this I will) :)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-6690090540080807752?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-18928594171927123762009-06-30T23:30:00.004-04:002009-06-30T23:44:48.810-04:00Funkeys Version 5.0 - Paradox Green - InstalledThe update is installed and it look like there will be plenty to explore tomorrow! <br /><br />The first thing I noticed that I feel was a GREAT addition was the screen that tells you to wait while the updates are being installed. We've seen SO many people have issues because with previous updates, they would get impatient waiting for the game to pop back up after clicking "let's go" and try to launch the game again. This would then cause issues with their game files and big headaches for parents who's kids just lost their progress...<br /><br /><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/06/pg-installed.jpg"><br /><br />The one little glitch I saw personally is that when the game first loaded I got the "invisible Funkeys" all over town...<br /><br /><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/06/pg-invisible.jpg"><br /><br />No worries though. I went to my crib, came back out to town, and everyone was back to their nice solid selves...<br /><br />So I took a quick trek over to the library and did screen-shots of the new Funkeys. Below you can see them in all their rarity defining glory...<br /><br />Mulch:<br /><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/06/pg-mulch.jpg"><br /><br />Ace:<br /><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/06/pg-ace.jpg"><br /><br />Maul:<br /><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/06/pg-maul.jpg"><br /><br />Rastro:<br /><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/06/pg-rastro.jpg"><br /><br />Tadd:<br /><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/06/pg-tadd.jpg"><br /><br />Nectar:<br /><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/06/pg-nectar.jpg"><br /><br />I'll link them to their profile pages here once I get them built... <br /><br />Good night all!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-1892859417192712376?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-61412957898603784622009-06-30T22:08:00.002-04:002009-06-30T22:10:49.108-04:00U.B.Funkeys Vesion 5.0 - Paradox Green is Here!I'm downloading it right now myself. More to come once I have it up and running. For now, go get it!!!<br /><br /><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/06/paradox-green-update.jpg"><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-6141295789860378462?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-39548622207144338002009-06-27T18:33:00.002-04:002009-06-27T18:39:04.778-04:00New Angus Experiment - Sparkling StartreeAs posted by Daisee in the Babble Forum, there is a new Angus Experiment available called a Sparkling Startree. She wrote, "It is big like the Fruity Tree but it has yellow stars and a moon hanging from the branches. When you click on them they make musical sounds, explode surprises and sparkle. Really cool. I have one in my crib tickledpink2 so you can check it out there."<br /><br />Here's a pic posted a little later by one of our great mods, mystery66...<br /><br /><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/06/angus-startree.jpg"><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-3954862220714433800?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-42984858829531063382009-06-24T11:24:00.004-04:002009-06-24T11:33:28.067-04:00Follow U.B.Funkeys @ theSpeakEasy.com - FINALLY!I've been getting requests to set up a "follow-me" feature for all the blogger account folks out there. For a long time, that was only available to blogger sites that were actually hosted on the blogspot.com site. I'm not exactly sure when they changed that, but at some point in the recent past, Google (who owns Blogger) created a widget so that folks like me with their own domain could tie in to the "follow-me" feature of Blogger. Those of you with no Blogger account that want to follow can also do so using your Google account. So here it is! Follow! Follow! And you over there... FOLLOW! lol.. :)<br /><br />I'll add the widget in this post, but you can also join or see those following at the bottom of any page. Have fun...<!-- Include the Google Friend Connect javascript library. --><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.google.com/friendconnect/script/friendconnect.js"></script><br /><!-- Define the div tag where the gadget will be inserted. --><br /><div id="div-6785777088691493853" style="width:500px;border:1px solid #cccccc;"></div><br /><!-- Render the gadget into a div. --><br /><script type="text/javascript"><br />var skin = {};<br />skin['BORDER_COLOR'] = '#cccccc';<br />skin['ENDCAP_BG_COLOR'] = '#e0ecff';<br />skin['ENDCAP_TEXT_COLOR'] = '#333333';<br />skin['ENDCAP_LINK_COLOR'] = '#0000cc';<br />skin['ALTERNATE_BG_COLOR'] = '#ffffff';<br />skin['CONTENT_BG_COLOR'] = '#ffffff';<br />skin['CONTENT_LINK_COLOR'] = '#0000cc';<br />skin['CONTENT_TEXT_COLOR'] = '#333333';<br />skin['CONTENT_SECONDARY_LINK_COLOR'] = '#7777cc';<br />skin['CONTENT_SECONDARY_TEXT_COLOR'] = '#666666';<br />skin['CONTENT_HEADLINE_COLOR'] = '#333333';<br />skin['NUMBER_ROWS'] = '4';<br />google.friendconnect.container.setParentUrl('/' /* location of rpc_relay.html and canvas.html */);<br />google.friendconnect.container.renderMembersGadget(<br /> { id: 'div-6785777088691493853',<br /> site: '02808933774700871610' },<br /> skin);<br /></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-4298485882953106338?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-65924713690448795182009-06-23T15:49:00.003-04:002009-06-23T15:58:58.731-04:00Downloading Update, You Can Play in 7 hoursI have seen complaints over the past few months from people who have just started playing Funkeys (or who had to re-install) regarding the monstrous size of the update download once they do the initial install. I just re-installed Funkeys myself on a computer at home and all I can say is... Wow... 489MB...<br /><br /><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/06/bigupdate.gif"><br /><br />I sure hope that the new starter pack released when Paradox Green hits will have an updated install disk that includes everything up to that point. I can't even imagine having to update from a fresh install if the Paradox Green update has to be downloaded too!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-6592471369044879518?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-77658989441381808712009-06-18T15:33:00.008-04:002009-09-23T16:02:03.760-04:00Calm Before the Funkeys Storm?It's been quiet on the Funkeys front. Very very quiet...<br /><br />For those who are still trying to fill in the holes of your collection while waiting for the next series, I've noticed that the <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+plush&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+plush');">Target Exclusive Funkeys Plushies</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&uq=funkeys+plush&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]"> have become a LOT cheaper to pick up on eBay! Other stuff you can round up pretty cheap over there on eBay right now are the <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+speakers&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+speakers');">Funkeys Speakers</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&uq=funkeys+speakers&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]">,the <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+flash&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+flash');">Funkeys Flash Drives</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&uq=funkeys+flash&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]"> and the <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&icep_uq=funkeys+case&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/ebay/funkeys+case');">Funkeys Storage Cases</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&pub=5574632587&toolid=10001&campid=5335869432&customid=&uq=funkeys+case&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]">, all of which were Target Exclusives as well.<br /><br />The bright spot in the lull is that there IS a new series coming this summer. As we know, it's Paradox Green and it looks like it's going to be pretty cool. The game creation aspect (Game Factory) could really help with the fact that some of you play through the games so fast you get bored waiting for the next series. With the game creation aspect of Paradox Green, everyone should be able to keep each other interested and entertained by creating their own games to share! :) Hmmm... Once we know how it works, we'll need to add a new area to the forum to support all the "check out my new game" posts.<br /><br />As many have already brought up, the Paradox Green Funkeys are being pre-sold at Entertainment Earth. You can click below to check them out...<br /><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2737007-10363853?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.entertainmentearth.com%2Fcjdoorway.asp%3Fnumber%3DMTP4847A&cjsku=MTP4847A" target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/entearth/paradox+single+text');"><br />UB FunKeys Paradox Green Single Pack Assortment Case</a><br><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2737007-10363853?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.entertainmentearth.com%2Fcjdoorway.asp%3Fnumber%3DMTP4847A&cjsku=MTP4847A" target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/entearth/paradox+single+image');"><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/06/paradoxgreen-singles.jpg" border="0"/></a><br /><img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-2737007-10363853" width="1" height="1" border="0"/><br /><a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-2737007-10363853?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.entertainmentearth.com%2Fcjdoorway.asp%3Fnumber%3DMTP4848AA&cjsku=MTP4848AA" target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/entearth/paradox+tool+text');"><br />UB FunKeys Tools Assortment Set</a><br><a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-2737007-10363853?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.entertainmentearth.com%2Fcjdoorway.asp%3Fnumber%3DMTP4848AA&cjsku=MTP4848AA" target="_blank" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/afflink/entearth/paradox+tool+image');"><img src="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/img/blog/2009/06/paradoxgreen-tools.jpg" border="0"/></a><br /><img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-2737007-10363853" width="1" height="1" border="0"/><br />If you choose to pre-order them, I'd love to hear back from some of you when you get them! I'm curious how long they take to get them out once they start showing up...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-7765898944138180871?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-28274819981704282442009-05-15T15:28:00.005-04:002009-05-15T15:44:32.714-04:00Vista 64 bit Patch Finally Available for U.B.FunkeysFor quite some time now, people using the 64 bit version of Windows Vista have been unable to install and play U.B.Funkeys. It's been a constant question in each installment of Ask Funk-E and was said to be on the list of things that Mattel wanted to address. Well, that day has come!<br /><br />Wags, a member of our forum recently called the tech support line at Mattel and asked again about the problem again. This time, the answer was quite welcome! The driver had been created to allow for the use of U.B.Funkeys on a 64 bit Vista computer...<br /><br />They'll e-mail the files out if you want to call the Mattel tech support line at 800-803-9611. I thought I would also add them here for download if you'd like them that way. The following is the e-mail exactly as Mattel sent it out, and the two files are downloadable at the end of this post in a zip file...<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Thank you for contacting Mattel regarding your U.B. Funkeys product..<br /><br />Our records indicate that you were unable to install U.B. Funkeys on your Windows 64bit system. We have created a patch that will install the drivers need to play U.B. Funkeys. Attached are 2 files that will assist you with this process.<br /><br /> o The Patch Installer<br /> o Instructions for installing.<br /><br />To avoid these files being blocked by Spam and E-mail Filters you will need to first change the name of the installer file.<br /><br /> o Save the Funkeys Patch.txt to your Desktop.<br /> o Right click on the downloaded file.<br /> o Select Rename.<br /> o Delete the txt and replace it with zip, hit enter.<br /> o Extract the files to the Desktop<br /> o Open the folder, and launch the exe file.<br /> o Follow the instructions in the README attachment to run the Patch.<br /><br />Thank you again for contacting us. If you have any questions or concerns in the future, please feel free to call us at 800-803-9611, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 7:00 pm, ET, and Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, ET.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Mattel Consumer Relations</span> <br /><br /><a href="http://ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com/funkeyswindows64bitinstaller.zip" onclick="javascript:urchinTracker('/downloads/64bit+driver');">Download the Zip file here!</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-2827481998170428244?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8164732847105457055.post-57475597479500247972009-05-14T14:34:00.003-04:002009-05-14T14:52:10.205-04:00The Future of U.B.Funkeys: Don't Panic!There has been a growing amount of chatter on the Funkeys blogs and discussion boards regarding the future of our favorite little guys (and gals). Many have taken the lack of updates in the game, the long span from the release of Hidden Realm, the dwindling of store stock (and even clearancing of some series) as tell-tale signs that the toy line and game are in trouble. I haven't been helping matters by being so quiet recently either, but let me assure you that my lack of posts has been strictly personal issues keeping me from getting to it. I still have plenty to post about! <br /><br />But let me address the worries. I feel I need to now because there have been some recent changes at Mattel that once made more public will add fuel to the fire. The branch in Texas, where the Radica team currently resides is being shut down in the near future.<br /><br />The following is not "official" from the company, but I have multiple sources within and outside Mattel and feel comfortable making the following claims...<br /><br />1) Radica will continue as a subsidiary name under the Mattel umbrella.<br /><br />2) The lines that were managed from the Texas facility that are still going to be produced will be moved to the California facility.<br /><br />3) U.B.Funkeys is a growing, thriving line and WILL continue to be produced.<br /><br />Beyond that, there has been a scheduling change that was actually made a while back but I never got around to posting about it here. The Series 5 - Paradox Green will be the next series to be released, NOT the DC line as originally planned last year. I know this will not come as a surprise to some who have been paying attention to what's being displayed at the shows and pre-selling to retailers now, but since it wasn't officially announced I thought it should be.<br /><br />Hopefully as the dust settles on these changes at Mattel, Funk-E will have a chance to send some official updates on all things Funkey, but for now that's all the specific news I have to share on the future of the Funkeys line.<br /><br />Hopefully one of the mods on the forum will start an official thread to discuss this post soon. For now I have to run. To all... Stay Funkey!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8164732847105457055-5747559747950024797?l=ubfunkeys.thespeakeasy.com%2Findex.shtml' alt='' /></div>augiewanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01660150879802921975noreply@blogger.com1