Janus Miho hybrid is here!

Thanks to Den of Angels (for the body) and Migidoll for their amazing head event, I was able to put this fantastic hybrid together.

Janus Miho (with standard makeup, if you can believe it) is a Migidoll, Type A normal skin head. I originally fell in love with his quirky little smirk at Migidoll's booth at the KBJD show--and I don't know what kept me from buying his there--but more than likely, it's because I didn't own any large boys at the time. He's an M-series limited edition head; it's unfortunate, since he's so cool--but check out the other sculpts they have! Migi has a style all their own--with amazing face ups! (Migidoll was formerly known as Cherish Doll, I believe.)

His body is actually by Doll-Leaves. This Chinese company has disappointed me in the past with a couple tiny dolls of theirs I have owned--due to stringing issues and my own impatience--never because of quality or customer service. I found a 60cm male body for sale on Tumblr and also on Den of Angels for a good price--and the seller had former used this body as a hybrid for a Type A normal Migi head. I thought this would probably work for my guy, too! We even ended up being able to trade, which went perfectly.

The body works well, and I'm thrilled. I have another set of photos to upload, but I'm too excited no to share the first good one before the day's first nap.

Peak's Woods Dandy update

There has been a slight delay in Peak's Woods Dandy (Fairy of Color boy) body--the release has been pushed back till next week (Monday, May 26), instead of tomorrow, May 21.

However, you can see details of the new body body here, as well as preview shots of the latest boy head, Dandy Tristan. The body will retail for $510. His arms are double-jointed and his legs are single jointed. His measurements are fairly close to Volks SD13 boy and follow:

Height : 61cm(including head)
Girth of neck : 10cm
Width of shoulders : 13cm
Girth of chest : 22.5cm
Girth of waist : 18cm
Girth of pelvis : 22.5cm
Girth of hips : 26cm
Girth of thigh : 14.5cm
Length of arm : 19cm (without hands)
Length of leg : 34cm
Length of foot : 7.5cm

Peak's Woods update!

Save the following dates for your reference for upcoming event from Peak's Woods:

May 21-31 (eleven days):

• Fairy of Color Dandy (boy), body, clothing, shoes and wigs will be in stock
• LE Segi Twins are available for preorder with a 10% discount on orders paid in full, no lay-away available

June 1-10 (ten days):

• LE Segi Twins available for order at full price, lay-away is available
• FoC Dandy Basic boys available with a 10% discount, no lay-away available

June 10-30 (twenty days):

• FoC Dandy Basic boys available at full price, lay-away is available

July 1-August 31:

• New Fairy of Fairytales series in July
• New Fairy of Color limited edition in August

These dates are flexible and might be changed.

New! Segi twins from Peak's Woods!

Sculpted by KyungMin Lee, with limited edition make-up (including freckles!) by Dhar, there ae two new dolls coming soon!

First is the FoC Segi Twin, girl version. While I adore her red wig and bright blue eyes, it looks like she actually includes a random wig and eyes. You can choose her skin color (white or normal), and bust size (normal or small).

The base price of $567 includes a face-up, and is available May 21-31, when you pay in full. The discount isn't offered when you use lay-away.
After June 1-June 10 (or with lay-away), her base price is $620.
Special hands and feet are an additional $25 per pair.
The uniform adds $159, and includes a jacket, V-neck sweater, lined shirt, skirt, crest, bow tie, and black knee socks. Shoes are not included.

Next, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that the second FoC Twin Segi is a boy! He uses the new Dandy body, and you choose normal or white skin. He includes a random wig and eyes, too.

The base price of $603 includes a face-up, also with freckles, and is available May 21-31, when you pay in full. The discount isn't offered when you use lay-away. (Interestingly--his face-up doesn't include eyelashes. I didn't even notice he didn't have on eyelashes at the show.)
After June 1-June 10 (or with lay-away), his base price is $670.
The uniform adds $148, and includes a jacket, V-neck vest, basic shirt, trousers, crest, and necktie. Shoes are not included.

His height is 61cm, with measurements following soon.

Yur

Yur, a photo by alington on Flickr.

EID Yur (Iplehouse) has finally gotten some clothing she can wear. She's thrilled not to have to be totally naked anymore!

She's wearing a black halter top dress, beige open knit sweater, and black glitter lingerie set--all by Iplehouse.

You can see a few more photos on Flickr.

Guess who's coming to live with me?

It's an Iplehouse nYID Rexy! Real Skin, large bust, with Iplehouse's C Style makeup. I'm so excited! I posted a WTB post on the DoA marketplace yesterday, and got a reply within hours. I'm thrilled!

My friend Melissa has her Soom Cuprit up for sale. Here's her post!


I know, I know...

I am absolutely bat-poop out of my mind with the sales.

My doll collection is in constant flux, and this time one of my beautiful Soom Monthlies is on the chopping block.

If you are interested in obtaining this rare gem, she is listed at a ridiculous price over on Ebay.

She originally cost over $1000 - the auction has NO RESERVE and a low Buy-It-Now!

If you are interested in adopting Cuprit, please take a look at her auction!

Moonlight Waltz

Moonlight Waltz, a photo by alington on Flickr.

Tonner Doll's new Moonlight Waltz (for their line of vinyl 22" American Model dolls) has arrived, and Rogita Blossom (Peak's Woods) loves her new look.

The outfit is a perfect fit--no alterations were necessary to put it on her Absolute Beauty body. Sometimes the sleeves are a little narrow for the BJD's hands in American Model outfits. With another outfit, if I recall, I had to open the back seam to fit her hips through. But Moonlight Waltz is a perfect fit.

It's very well made--the ruffles and details on the hips and the skirt are just amazing, and the one-shoulder design is lovely, too.

The included wig is sized closer to 7/8, so this size doll can't wear it (but MSD sized dolls should be able to). Plus the shoes are small, and I haven't tried the gloves--though I assume they will be a little narrow for her hands.

Check out Flickr for more photos.

Two new Utopia tan dolls from Peak's Woods

Bella the Moon - Utopia Revolution SideA

Wow--Peak's Woods has announced the release of two new tan dolls for the Dolltopia convention.

Bella the Moon - Utopia Revolution SideA - notice her mouth is painted closed--OMG!

and

Redesigned Lottie - Utopia Revolution SideB

Redesigned Lottie - Utopia Revolution SideB - Did you miss her the first time around? (I did!)

Bella's outfit

Full set outfit is designed by Corona for the normal bust size. Bella's includes pants, blouse, choker, gloves, belt and long cape.

Lottie's outfit

Lottie's outfit is a little different and includes shorts, a sleeveless top, brooch, long gloves, belt, train and a hood. (The first two outfits created for AB dolls (Kisha and Rogita) were designed by Corona, and they remain my top favorites and far as fit, quality and attention to detail. In fact--I might ask if they'd consider selling the outfit alone!)

The outfit adds $221, boots are $36, and make-up will add $80. You have your choice of A or B Absoulte Beauty double-jointed body (tan!) and either normal or small bust. No price has been added for the dolls yet, but they are usually a little more to pour than regular dolls when tan.

The dolls are limited to only 20 each, and the ordering period is March 22 through April 22 (or till the dolls have sold out), and will be offered with a 5% discount during the first week, March 22 through March 28.

Dolls include random glass eyes, special hands, extra heel feet, random wig, box, CoA, cushions and box.

Also, shipping costs will apply only to the doll, and the remaining items will be shipped for free.

This time--if you're choosing lay-away, Peak's Woods is asking for at least $100 down, or $100+the entire cost of the outfit ($321) if you're ordering an outfit. Shipment will be about 50-60 days.

Additionally, if you will be attending Dolltopia, check out this list. Peak's Woods will be offering their dolls at 10% off in stock dolls, offer free shipping to Korea and Thailand, and 5% off all pre-orders. Plus, you will be able to see the first ball-jointed versions of the Monthly Fairies--all twelve. (Someone better take photos for me!) :)

New limited edition BJDs from Peak's Woods!

Two new limited edition dolls have been announced at Peak's Woods. Yeru - Into the Woods and Bella the Moon - Into the Woods. The dolls can be ordered as full sets, blank or a la carte, and the outfit, created by Corona, is also available separately.

Base price of the large dolls starts at $522 for a Fairy of Color (58cm) doll in your choice of white or normal skin, large or normal bust. It's $590 for the Absolute Beauty (two body styles, three bust options). Full set option is $718 for FOC, $786 for AB body.

Additionally, you may order just the face-up for $70, additional AB hand parts for $28, boots for $36, and the outfit for $126.

The outfit includes: inner dress, dress, cape, arm warmers, a belt and the basket. Plus, the doll will include a random pair of acrylic eyes and the wig shown.

They are available for ordering from now, February 13, through March 17, 2013.

I haven't ordered Bella yet--though I've got both a tan and normal skin Yeru--both dolls are so adorable! Yikes! I'm loving the creepy white eyelashes and eyeliner on Bella.

Photos of course are property of Peak's Woods.

New Absolute Beauty BJD from Peak's Woods - Bella the Moon

There's a brand new Absolute Beauty BJD available now from Peak's Woods--a redesigned Briana with a slightly open mouth--called Bella the Moon. I think she's just gorgeous. And if that doesn't completely throw a wrench in my doll collecting plans, I don't know what else will!

I was planning to add Vamp Goldie and Vamp Briana to my collection next--but I have a thing for open-mouth dolls. I just think they are adorable. You can make them yawning or sleeping looking, and they are hard to do. This version has a little sleepier eyes as well. Oh, she is amazing.

Bella the Moon is the same price as the regular line--$590--available in normal or white skin--in two body types (Type A or Type B) with small, normal or large bust. You can add make-up for $70, and add an additional set of hands for $28. High heel feet are included.

Check out how cute she is--dressed in sort of historical fashion or as a modern girl (OMG--the watch!).

Photos are property of Peak's Woods.

Merry Christmas to me!

DIM Kassia, a photo by alington on Flickr.

I'm almost embarrassed to admit how long Doll in Mind Kassia has been on my wish list... but she is now home!

I have to confess, I should have added her way sooner. She is one BJD who looks even more beautiful than her promotional photos. She is so spooky.

Gorgeous lush lips with teeny vampire teeth, and pointy elf ears--and she has a face plate, interestingly. I feel like I need her half-eye plate now as well.

She is wearing The Duchess by DollHeart and a Leeke wig. You can see more photos on Flickr.

Sky in Alice Fantasy

07 . Sky, a photo by alington on Flickr.

My very first large ABJD, Peak's Woods Sky in white skin. Still one of my favorite girls, I can't imagine her going anywhere.

She's dressed in Alice Fantasy by DollHeart, and DH wig. I took this photo posed on the coffee table in front of the Christmas tree in December 2009.

Morphoa as the Queen of Hearts

Morphoa as the Queen of Hearts, a photo by alington on Flickr.

This is Dollzone's Morphoa, dressed in DollHeart's Queen of Hearts outfit and DH wig. Morphoa has had an amazing face-up by the talented Leah Lilly of Froggy Duds.

This photo was taken in late November 2010, just after setting up the Christmas tree.

Rogita Blossom

Rogita Blossom, a photo by alington on Flickr.

My latest arrival from Peak's Woods, this is Rogita Blossom. She is a white skin doll on the new Absolute Beauty Femme body with a default face up and eyes.

Rogita is wearing a DollHeart wig and the witch dress Peak's Woods.

New character from Iplehouse - Assassin of Wind

Photo property of Iplehouse.

Assassin of Wind Mari is on sale through November 11. Basic price for this S.I.D. woman doll starts at $590.

Included:

• Mari head
• S.I.D. Woman body
• 12-14 mm eyes in a random color
• Basic Y.I.D hand parts
• Feet, both flat and heel
• Tension string
• Assembly manual
• Box and certificate

Options:

• Make-up
• Thigh parts (general or mobility)
• Skin color (white, normal, peach gold, special real)
• Outfit (Wind Warrior-Hanbok set or Assassin set)
• Shoes (A or B)
• Wigs
• Binyeo
• Weapon (A or B)

Check out Iplehouse's website for the full details and pricing, and the gorgeous photos!

New Rogita Blossom from Peak's Woods

First 30 orders of the new Halloween doll - Rogita Blossom (available as a basic or Halloween LE) receive a free Halloween dress (as shown in the promo pictures), and your doll is guaranteed before Halloween (that is--it will be shipped on or before October 25).

Valid October 1-15 only.

There is a new Peak's Woods Gate Contest:

Create a new main gate for main site with a Christmas or Halloween theme.

Valid October 5-15 only.

Prize: Free FOF doll of your choice

For details on how to enter and what you need to include, see this invitation.

All photos are property of Peak's Woods.

New Trinity - Jude doll by Dollmore

Love big BJDs? You'll be thrilled with Dollmore's new Trinity line. Golden Jude and Black Jude stand 105 cm tall, which is about 41 inches.

Base price starts at $1980, add $100 for a face-up, $200 for sanding, and $40 each for hand and foot blushing.

And I thought I had space issues in my doll cabinet!

Photos are property of Dollmore.

IFDC Kisha

IFDC Kisha, a photo by alington on Flickr.

Rock 'n Roll Kisha - This new body style, the Absolute Beauty Femme by Peak's Woods, is a must have. I adore it.

In fact, I adore everything about this doll. She is perfect! From her face-up to her outfit, this doll is simply amazing.

See more photos on Flickr--details coming soon! (See me at IFDC for more info!) You can see detail photos of Kisha's new body here.

New Lusion dolls from Dollmore

Somnambulinsomnia Dahlia - LE10

Available now from Dollmore, two new gorgeous and huge (79 cm or about 31") Dahlia Lusion BJDs are available to order.

First--a dreaming eyed Somnambulinsomnia Dahlia, a sleepwalking full set, is available for $1750. She's limited to just 10 pieces, and is available in normal skin only.

This gorgeous girl is also now available in an elf sculpt, and is called Somnambulinsomnia Elf Dahlia. She is limited to 30 pieces, and retails for $1850.

I've always been enchanted by this gorgeous sculpt, but I don't think I could sneak in a doll quite this size!

Somnambulinsomnia Elf Dahlia - LE 30

Photos property of Dollmore.