New York, NY

Last week the American Business Awards (also known as The Stevies) selected Attack! Marketing as 2009's "Best Marketing Department". We're not going to lie...it's kind of a big deal. Sammy was thrilled to pose next to the "Stevie" trophy, although he kept complaining that Stevie's proportions were "unattainable, unsustainable and totally unrealistic".

Honolulu, HI

Sammy posing in front of Oahu's beautiful Diamond Head. Words and phrases learned on this trip: "aloha" (hello or goodbye), "mahalo" (thank you), and "ono kine grindz" (delicious foods) .

(Many mahalos to our own Jeff L. for the photo!)

The Great Outdoors, CA

Q: What do a panther, a bear and a four sumos on vacation have in common?
A: Nothing. This photo was just too weird not too post.

Special thanks to Alex T. of Oakland, CA for the photo. (Alex, we're reporting you to the Sumo Protective Services.)

San Francisco, CA (B-Live Tour)

After full capacity was reached, Sammy decided to do a little bouncing at the SF stop of the B-Live tour last weekend. You betta recognize.

(Thanks to our very own Melinda S. for the shot)

Philadelphia, PA

You know you're in the big leagues when people start making movies about you. We just received a link to the YouTube vid below. Looks like Sammy did us proud while in Philly! You'll get 'em next time, champ...



Massive thanks to Todd W. for the photo and video!

Chicago, IL

Sammy and one of this best bros, repeat World Sumo Champion Byambajav Ulambayar, at Event Marketer Magazine's annual Event Marketing Summit. Sharing the spotlight + countless Mini-Me references = Sammy's official request that Byamba not be invited to next year's Summit.

Special thanks to Richard P. for the photo.

Indio, CA

Coachella 2009 would not have been the same without its littlest fan, Sammy Sumo. He flew down to check out some of his favorite bands and left three days later with great memories and a sunburn (again!). Sammy was seen sailing through the air about thirty feet above the crowd during The Ting Ting's performance. Now that's hardcore.

Thanks a million to Valeri H. for the photo!

Undisclosed Location, U.S.A.

This unidentified graff artist took it upon himself to immortalize Sammy with a freakin' sweet wall piece. We have no idea where this, who he is, or who took the photo, but Sammy, Attack! and sumos worldwide are thrilled to be an official part of graffiti culture.

Mexico City, Mexico

Sammy Sumo knows how the Attack! team loves souvenirs. Here he is on his way back to the U.S. from Mexico City, picking up trinkets for his loved ones at Duty Free. Since arriving in the U.S. early this morning, Sumo hasn't been able to speak of anything but la playa, el sol and las chicas. Ah, the good life.

(Props to CJ for the shot!)

San Diego, CA

Beautiful downtown San Diego. Sumo ain't scared of no heights.

(Thanks for the submission, Vijay S.!)

London, England

Taking an evening stroll along the Thames River. Can somebody please get a scarf on the poor guy?

(Cheers to Andrew for the submission!)

Paris, France

Full from a long day of bonbon tasting, Sumo poses for a shot in front of one of his favorite towers.

(Merci, Andrew M.!)

Montreal, Quebec (Part DEUX)

Pondering what to do next in Montreal... What can we say, Sumo loves him some Ville-Marie .

(Big thanks to Andrew M. for the submission!)

Palm Springs, California

Sumo was spotted over the holiday break soaking up rays poolside in Palm Springs. Avoiding the usual seasonal chill, Sumo opted instead to be rubbed down with cocoa butter in warmer weather! Good Choice champ! (Big Thanks to our very own Melinda and Noel for the photos!)

Leaning Tower of Pisa - Italy

Everything about these pictures scream "tipsy," and in more than one way! Why can't Sumo seem to focus in these fuzzy photos? Our guess: it must have been a little too much Italian Wine (Mad props to Werner J. for playing photographer :D)!

Machu Picchu - PERU

Fresh off a full night of disco and pisco sours in Cusco, lil sumo finds time to visit his Inca ancestors. (Big THANKS to Kat P. of Los Angeles for the amazing shot!)

Gojo's - Kansas City - Plaza

Lil sumo getting down on a little seafood, landfood and airfood at Gojo's in KC (Thanks to Jennifer H for the tasty shot!)

MONTREAL, QUEBEC

Christmas time is around the corner and Sumo loves to chill outside in the snow in Montreal - Québec. No worries, we've put a scarf on him, just in case.
(Thanks to Josee Rivest for the great shot)

BORA, BORA

Soaking up the rays, bora-bora style (massive sunburn ensued minutes after this was taken).

Big Up's to Santiago H. for the submission.

Pier 96, Recycle Land, U.S.A.

"The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard."
— Gaylord Nelson, former governor of Wisconsin, co-founder of Earth Day

Sammy Sumo doing his part at the local recycling facility.

(Thanks to Pier 96 for the submission.)