A TRIO OF POPPY’S

I am posting some wonderful comparison pictures by a good dolly friend (thanks Jenn!) who has graciously let me use her photos on here.  I’m still waiting on my blond Poppy, but once she comes I’ll be redressing & posting pics right away.  So here are some great shots so you can see the difference between these new Poppy’s and some of the older ones.

If you’d like to see more of Jenn’s pictures click HERE.

GENE REPLACEMENT BODIES

IT is offering caucasian Gene replacement bodies up for sale until Sunday February 28th at 5pm ET.  The price is $30 each plus shipping & handling and you can order as many as you’d like.  This is for the standard 16″ Gene size (not the mini Genes).  I like the little pink “G” on the bum.

To order click here:  https://www.integritytoys.com/shop20/product.php?productid=134

Tedros, Circus Master

Well folks, I decided that I’m going to add information here regarding new Iplehouse dolls since that is the BJD line that I’m VERY much into!!  I know most of you reading don’t collect BJD’s, but it’s nice to be exposed to other dolls & drool over some eye candy, LOL.  There are probably over 20 different BJD companies, so I am only focusing on Iplehouse since that’s what I have & what I will get more of.  I also just obtained a secondhand RealSkin Iplehouse Amy doll that is on layaway right now!  So as you can see, I am gaga for this company’s dolls.

So a quick rundown on this company’s dolls.  They have 3 lines:

1. EID (elder) that are 70 cm (27 inches)
2. YID (youth) that are 60 cm (23 inches)
3. JID (juvenile) that are 40cm (16 inches) **this is what Brielle is**
4. Noctarcana Circus – this contains all the lines and is a circus themed line with some dolls that are chimeras too (you can purchase extra “animal” parts)

So here is the lateset offering from Iplehouse.  He was posted up today and the ordering period is Feb 12 – Mar 7 (or until they hit their limit).   BJD companies like Iplehouse also offer layaways, which is nice because as you’ll see, their prices are a bit steep.  He is named TEDROS,  CIRCUS MASTER and he is part of the Noctarcana Circus line.  What can I say — he’s a “hotty”, but I personally can never buy a doll that is 27 inches tall!  

His price breakdown is as follows: 

• $727 (2 body type choices) + eyes
• outfit (an extra $136)
• faceup $70 w/beard or $60 without beard
• animal parts (an extra $206)
• wig $23 and shoes $55

Uhhhh…. as you can see that adds up to a whole-lotta-money…. But he is pretty stunning!

**Photos below are property of Iplehouse**

And here his is with his “optional” animal parts which include a different head, hands, feet & tail.

“REBORN” MISAKI’S

BIC has recently been posting some rerooted & restyled Misaki’s up for sale.  I wasn’t sure if this was a trend that would continue, but today it certainly has!  There are 3 reborn Misaki’s up today in limited numbers.  I’m personally trying to not buy the Crazy Girl that’s been redone because I absolutely LOVE her silver hair, but then again the Trendy Girl in dark hair looks amazing!  I’m feeling weeeeaaakkkk….

Here is the link to purchase them:  http://biccoltd.ocnk.net/product-list/62

**Photos below are property of BIC**

“Trendy Triumph” a restyled & rerooted Trendy Girl (approx $187)

“Crazy Cool” a Crazy Girl restyled & rerooted (approx $187)

“Royal Romance” a Royal Amelie restyled & rerooted (approx. $210)

The Joy of Group Orders

In the BJD forums, I’ve discovered the joy of group orders.  Most all of the companies with the great clothes, wigs and accessories are all overseas and the cost of shipping is quite a bit if you’re just looking to pick up a few items.  Ergo: Group Orders.  Someone posts a thread for a group order and you can just join in by sending a list of the items you want.  The person running the group order invoices you for your portion and you pay them directly. 

Usually they wait for a certain amount to get free shipping (like $500 total) and then it’s ordered and mailed to them.  Once they receive the package they split it up & invoice you for your individual shipping charge and voila – you get your item a few days later!  So I am currently in 3 more group orders and received my Luts order of wig & black diamond headband today!  I’ve been looking for a wig that will really “fit” Brielle and the look that I am going for & this wig absolutely did it for me!  (Now I need to sell all my previously purchased wigs for her, LOL).  So here she is in her new strawberry pink wig & black diamond headband (oh, and also trying more posing).

HI’s & LO’s of SEWING

Well, I posted earlier that I would begin sewing again.  My first project would be to sew for my new BJD’s because I figured I could work in that scale (1/4) more easily than FR size (1/6).  I must admit it was a little bit of a challenge for me.  I learned how to sew in middle school from both my mom & my grandmother (who was a seasmstress & can sew without a pattern!!!) and sewed most of my clothes in middle & high school.  I even sewed my own homecoming & prom dress by finding a pattern similar to a dress I saw in a catalog.  The sewing continued until my mid 20’s when for some unknown reason I just gave it all up. 

Two years ago my mom & grandmother gave me a brand new Singer sewing machine for my bridal shower gift.  I was so excited and new I would begin again at some point.  Well, that point began about noon on Friday.  First it was a little difficult learning a whole new machine.  I had my 1977 Singer machine for all those years & this “new & improved” machine was just not as easy as it claimed to be, LOL.  So two hours was spent just figuring out all the little stuff.  Whew!  Then I actually began cutting & sewing – and that was another trial.  I pinned things wrong, I cut things on the wrong fold, and the list goes on…  I realized that I knew alot more back then & was trying to remember little tricks to doing things. 

So around 6pm yesterday I gave up, LOL.  I just had to put everything aside and take a breath and just start again on Saturday morning.  I started up again around 11am this morning & finished up the dresses I set out to conquer around 2pm.  It’s a good feeling though, just to get back into sewing & see the fruit of my labors.  I know I’ll get faster & remember those little things I forgot as I sew more, but in the meantime I’m very pleased with how these little Valentine’s dresses came out.  So here is Brielle to model my 2 dresses.  I have sewn 3 in each color and they will be up for sale on ebay shortly if you’re interested.

FR Monogram: Brilliance

For those of you who get the Dolls magazine digital edition please check out the new Monogram on page 2!!! Her name is “Brilliance”, she’s tan, brunette & gorgeous!  It states that she is part of the “Spring 2010″ collection & will be available at a dealer near you.  Yay! No lottery for her! 

OH! And I know Maryann & Hilda are eyeing this doll aren’t ya!

UPDATE 2/5:  Official promo pics & the following information:  Edition size of 250 and she will retail for $150.  She is available at Integrity dealers, so check with your favorite one!  I just picked her up - hooray!

**Photos below are property of Integrity Toys**

 

EUGENIA MADNESS

Just sharing a photoshoot from today…

Another GP Eugenia 4 Me!

Hooray, hooray!  My 3rd GP Eugenia arrived today newly rerooted by my fabulous friend Deron!  He rerooted an MD Eugenia 2 years ago for me who is the highlight of my collection and this lovely gal will share a top shelf with her!  Tomorrow I plan to do a photoshoot with all 3 of my GP Eugenia’s, so check back for more pics!  But until then, here’s the fabulously brunette GP Eugenia…

DOUBLE JOINTED

Well I knew my little Brielle had double jointed knees, but her description online said she had double jointed elbows too.  I thought I had a “bad” body or something because I couldn’t figure it out.  Today I pulled her elbow a little differently and out popped this little section and that’s where that little bugger was hiding!  So a whole new world of posing has opened up to me! Yay!  So I’m just sharing some posing with the newly discovered elbow joint and playing with natural light. Enjoy!