Vampire Wedding Wake-Up Goldie

A quick photo of one of my grails, now in my collection: Wake-Up Goldie in suntan, Vampire Wedding, from the GoGa convention in June 2009. I think she's just lovely!

Bloody Alice, Special Red Version, Rogita

Bloody Alice, Special Red Version, Rogita, a photo by alington on Flickr.

Ack! Christmas came early this year--and do you think I could wait? I don't think so.

Introducing Rogita by Peak's Woods (the original version has sleepier eyes, and Rogita Blossom's eyes are fully open). She is a full-set doll, dressed in a special red version of Bloody Alice, offered by DollHeart. She has a limited edition face-up, too.

She includes a wig and shoes, too. I think she is simply amazing. Check out Flickr for additional photos, and here for deboxing photos as well.

Dollism exclusive Peak's Woods Goldie BJDs

If you follow my blog, I'm sure you know I'm not only a fan of Peak's Woods, but I also love Alice in Wonderland. Dollism Tokyo 2012 featured two OOAK dolls by Peak's Woods and DollHeart - just fantastic.

You can see the Red Queen (Goldie) here. According to DollHeart's page, she included:

• Goldie Head + Body (white skin)
• LE Clothing
• LE Wig 
• LE shoes 
• LE face up
• Eyes 
• Hand Parts : 2 pairs of hand parts (basic, special) 
• Foot Parts : 2 pair of foot parts (flat, heel) 
• Cushions, box and CoA

Additionally, another one-off doll was created in collaboration with Peak's Woods as well. She is called the White Queen, and you can see more photos here. She included:

• Goldie Head + Absolute Beauty body (white skin)
• LE Clothing 
• LE Wig
• LE shoes 
• LE face up 
• Eyes
• Hand Parts : 2 pairs of hand parts (basic, special) 
• Foot Parts : 2 pair of foot parts (flat, heel) 
• Cushions, box and CoA

You can see the list of items offered for this Tokyo doll convention here. Photos are property of DollHeart, and as both of these items were created as OOAK pieces, they are no longer available. However, visit their home page for additional One-off creations.

St Louis Convention doll exclusive BJD - Oh my!

Spark the Wyvern 

The St. Louis Convention BJD exclusive prototype has been posted on the website - and is now available as a preorder as part of their Kickstarter package. Don't miss out on this wonderful, adorable doll.

According to designer Sarah Seiter, "He may be available in a few different resin colors. I am considering blue, pink, and green."

Don't delay, though--you can get lots of goodies through this Kickstarter program, now. It's a great deal, both for you and the convention planners. And it ends soon--August 31, 2012. Only a couple more days!

Photos property of Sarah Seiter.

Kickstarter event update from the Meet Me In St. Louis BJD Convention

Press release from the St Louis BJD Convention:

We're so excited to be hosting the first annual St. Louis BJD Convention on November 17th, 2012! To raise funds for this event, we've launched a Kickstarter here:http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jenrpa/st-louis-bjd-convention

Our convention is centrally located in the Gateway to the West. We have three amazing guests: 

Paulette Goodreau www.americanbjd.com  www.mimtoy.com

Sarah Seiter, known as the Mushroom Peddler http://www.themushroompeddler.com/store/

Alison Rasmussen, well-known to anyone who reads this blog!

We have a whole day of programming planned, plus a dealer's room, contests, workshops, discussion panels, and food. Your registration covers meals including the Awards Banquet with our guests. We are also planning a happy hour event on Friday the 16th at our official hotel, and a meet on Sunday to show off some of the awesome locations in the St. Louis area.

Kickstarter is a pledge drive where you pledge at any level that you choose. Minimum donation pledge is $1 but there are lots of levels and each is associated with a special gift created by our committee for our supporters. Even if you can't come to the convention, you can help support our efforts with your pledge.

If we meet our goal you get the gifts you have chosen, and are charged on September 1st for your pledge. Anyone who pledges to get their preregistration is guaranteed a spot and will be registered regardless. If we do not meet our goal you will receive information on how to arrange your payment. 

We can make this event happen without the Kickstarter, but we wanted to promote through Kickstarter to try to raise additional funds that would otherwise be out-of-pocket for us. We also want to handle all of our pre-registration through the Kickstarter so that we can provide Sarah Seiter with an accurate number of dolls. She needs lead-time to produce the dolls and needs to know how many dolls to order well in advance. Sarah is providing us with a special doll following our "Year of the Dragon" sub-theme!

It's the last minute! Help support the first Midwestern BJD convention in the United States!

Jenny Evans and Tricia Overkamp

Chairman and Assistant Chairman

St. Louis BJD Convention

November 17, 2012

OBC Educational Center

Official hotel: St. Louis Airport Hilton (Shuttle service to the convention will be provided)

www.stlbjdcon.com

Kickstarter (until August 31)

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jenrpa/st-louis-bjd-convention

Meet Me In St. Louis - really!

The Kickstarter project is now live for the Meet Me in St. Lousi BJD Convention in November. Even if you can't attend in person, you can contribute (and be rewarded) for your generous support!

To find out all the details, you can visit the Kickstarter project page and also visit the St. Louis BJD Con website.

Jazz Baby Doll Reader exclusive by Val Zeitler

In January of this year, Haute Doll released a limited edition exclusive doll, Jazz Baby, available for purchase to attendees. She is produced by DollHeart and designed by Val Zeitler. She stands 23" (58cm) tall, and is simply amazing.

She has a 1980s Speakeasy theme--she includes a soft vintage wardrobe, with additional outfits to come during the year. She includes a cigarette holder, beauty mark and garter. She is limited to just 40 dolls, and now, you can purchase this lovely girl through the Doll Reader's website for $695. Shipping is an additional $30 to Canada, and additional $60 to other international destinations.

Oh, I just adore her!

This girl is one of the many, many reasons you need to subscribe to one of the fabulous doll magazines out there. Whether in print or online, be a support of these great publications! It's a fantastic resource!

Images are property of Doll Heart, and provided so that you might be tempted to go purchase this lovely doll for yourself. Here is the link!

Update--Sorry about that. My links weren't all working earlier. I've just fixed them.