Elf Tristan - Peak's Woods - in real life!

From yesterday's photoshoot, this is Elf Tristan, one of my 2014 acquisitions. She's just lovely--a gorgeous suntan toned doll (close in shade to Iplehouse's Special Real Skin shade, only a little warmer).

She's wearing a wig by Licht, and this is her limited edition faceup. She has great option hands, too--which included a manicure with crystals.

Queen Bee

Merry Christmas to me--a gift from my friend Megann, of MegannArt designs--it's Lavin's new Queen Bee dress, based on the tattoo on my arm. I thin she came out perfectly!

Peak's Woods Lavin Fairy of Color (using the current Lolita body) is modeling, wearing glass eyes from Mint on Card (I think) and a default Peak's Woods wig.

You too can commission a gown from MegannArt when you visit her site or Etsy page.

Dlight is here!

My latest Peak's Woods has arrived! It's Suntan Dlight, and here she is, in her default wig (gorgeous) and eyes. I ordered the special hands, which have long nails and are painted black with rhinestones, and are also blushed. I think she is just perfect!

If you missed out on this lovely girl, you can pick her up this month! Peak's Woods is offering all of their limited edition dolls again this holiday season, in addition to a fabulous one-off grey skin Dlight as well.

Limited edition Peak's Woods Segi has arrived!

She's here! And she's even more lovely in person than her promo photos. It's Peak's Woods limited edition Segi. I'm just thrilled. I was excited to wake up to the postal carrier this Saturday morning, who delivered her--along with her cohort, Dandy Tristan!--in a huge box.

You can see more photos of her on Flickr. Plus, I've also posted photos of her deboxing here, too.

New LE Fairy of Color Dlight and Wake Up Dlight from Peak's Woods

Dlight - LE FoC from Peak's Woods

Wake-Up Dlight - LE FoC from Peak's Woods

Two new Fairies of Color are available now from Peak's Woods:

• Dlight and
• Wake up Dlight

Both are available starting at $550 in normal or white skin. Dolls include a random wig, random color of 16mm glass eyes, 1 pair of cotton cushions, and a certificate of authenticity. (The outfits aren't available.) The dolls have the following additional options:

• suntan, tropical tan, diamond grey, or grey skin - +$80
• limited edition face-up - +$80
• limited edition resin handmade eyes Oskar Jewel Wake up Dlight +$35, and Dlight Enchanted Doll Milky +$50
• special hand and nail parts +$30 for colored resin, +$25 for normal and white skin
• hand blushing and nail art in coral or black +$40
• heel feet +$30 for colored resin and $25 for normal or white skin

These are limited edition sculpts and won't be offered after August 31, 2014. (These won't be offered as a basic.) They are being sold with a normal bust and a split thigh. Layaway is available, but orders placed cannot be cancelled. Deposit for layaway must be at least $200 for any colored resin option (this is a new thing from regular layaway).

You can upgrade your doll to the AB Femme body for an additional $40, but only white or normal skin is available. (I'd suggest you check out Rogita and Rogita Blossom before you do this--I think these girls might be scaled down versions with special face-ups, and Rogita is a pretty good match for a taller doll.)

For all the details, check out Peak's Woods announcement.

Photos are property of Peak's Woods.

Yeru the Soul in Little Moda

So exactly how many outfits did I purchase from Little Moda? Yeru the Soul is modeling the last one in this set on Flickr, as well as a wig from Licht and DollHeart shoes.

The set includes a burgundy knit cardigan, zip front halter dress, and a pair of black stockings. I have a blue version as well, from an earlier order. I'm really fond of this designer--I think the quality is quite good and the designs are cute.

This outfit is sized for SD16 girls, so it's a bit big for Yeru, who is about SD13 size. She wears it well just the same.

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.

Cue - my latest addition

So pretty!, a photo by alington on Flickr.

Another day, another doll... just kidding!

I'm so pleased to announce the arrival of Cue (and Mintie, too), by Peak's Woods. They use the new Lolita body, which has new double-jointed elbows and beautifully sculpted hands. Even with the new articulation (Cue has a large bust and mobility thigh, Mintie has straight legs and normal bust), both dolls still have the best stability, and can stand solidly, right out of the box.

I think I see my budget going down the drain--right before my eyes. I will have to upgrade my other dolls when the body is available again. It's really fantastic.

See more photos on Flickr.

New LE Tristan - Fairy of Color Black - from Peak's Woods

FOC LE Elf Tristan

She's new, she's limited, and she goes on sale on January 31 through February 28, 2014 at Peak's Woods. There are two different sculpts available.

Above - Elf Tristan is a new Fairy of Color, available in four colors - suntan (!!), grey, white or normal. She includes a wig, glass 16mm eyes, and sculpted elf ears (which are painted but not pierced). Basic Lolita hands are included, unless you order the special hand parts with long nails.

Below - Vampire Tristan is also available in those four colors, and has pointy ears and sculpted vampire fangs. She also has the option of special hands.

Full prices aren't listed yet--but it looks like the LE face-up will add $90, the limited hand parts will add $25-30, depending on the color, nail art will add $40, and heel feet will add $25-30, depending on color.

Interestingly, Tristan won't be added as a basic doll. And I see a new name under face-up artist--Bhar. The style looks a little different, and I adore the nails!

FOC LE Vampire Tristan

Peak's Woods event: Sleeping Cue Limited Edition

A sneak peek of Peak's Woods limited edition Sleeping Cue has been posted on the index page--and she goes on sale December 16.

Don't forget about the current special--get a free FOF head with any FOF doll, through December 15 only. Then, starting on December 16 through the end of the month, when you purchase a full FOC doll, you can get a free FOC head (Lavin, Lottie, Sky, Cue, Mintie or Shaia) with your order.

See the Peak's Woods website for details.

And wow--I've just noticed there has been a price drop in the FOC dolls--from $580 to $550. (The prices were usually listed at $550 with a 10% discount, but this discount has now become permanent.) Additionally, make-up for the AB dolls has been lowered from $70 to $60 as well.

Skiya in Jennygrey

Skiya in Jennygrey, a photo by alington on Flickr.

One of my gorgeous girls who doesn't get enough playtime--this is Skiya (white skin) FOC by Peak's Woods. This girl was a limited edition doll, released with a Sadol outfit (Raspberry) at Christmas time a few years ago.

Skiya was almost my first BJD, but I ended up going with Sky instead. Denver Doll had been a dealer, and they had both girls in stock. But I wanted the large bust and white skin--if I recall, Skiya had a small bust and normal skin.

She's absolutely amazing. I'm so glad I waited to get this girl. She's got super-soft facial screening and a near smile. She's probably my least crabby BJD.

She's wearing an outfit by Jennygrey, a Leeke wig, and glass eyes, which are some of my favorites. (Skiya doesn't want to share them, though!)

You can see more photos on Flickr.

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.