Hatsune Miku Dollfie Dream is back!

It's been a while since I've had a Dollfie Dream (vinyl BJD) in my collection, but this girl is really tempting! She's the latest Volks release, Snow Miku, based on the popular Japanese Vocaloid Hatsune Miku. I love her mittens, gorgeous two-toned blue hair and headset.

Some parts are made of clear plastic, and she includes adorable knit mittens and a scarf. She is now available for preorder with a September 2016 delivery date (yikes--dates according to the Volks website--I had no idea the turnaround was so long).

Her retail price is $650, with a down payment option of $50. (Volks will keep the deposit if you change your mind.) She will be available for ordering (with a pick-up option at Volks USA if desired) through April 12, 2015.

The specs: 

This doll uses the Dollfie Dream Base Body III in semi-white skin, with the SS bust size. She has a new Hatsune Miku/Snow Miku head sculpt, sculpted by Serika Misaku of Zoukei-Mura, Inc. She includes the full outfit, designed and produced by Volks, and special 24mm Dollfie Animetic eyes.

Photos are property of Volks USA.

Vinyl versions of Kinoko Juice Kiki for sale now!

Whee! I can hardly contain myself! Two new dolls are ready for preorder for later release this year, and I'm absolutely thrilled! There are two ABS/PVC versions of the popular resin doll Kiki by Kinoko Juice.

Azone is the manufacturer of these non-BJD girls. The body is new, and highly articulated with 23 points of motion. Kinoko means mushroom in Japanese, I believe, and you can see the the mushroom in her eyes. Two dolls are available--one with honey pink hair and blue eyes, the other with marmalade brown hair and green eyes. The dolls are 23cm (about 9 inches) tall.

I've been coveting a Kinoko Juice Kiki for some time, but just couldn't bring myself to make the effort to find a shopping service for these dolls. They are not sold outside of Japan. And these are downright affordable. Hobby Search still has them for reservation for 22,800 Yen (about $194 US). This is a link to the pink-haired girl, and this is the link for the redhead. I placed an order for the pink one. (Yay!)

 Photos are property of Azone and Kinoko Juice.

New Alice in Wickedland limited editions from Peak's Woods!

I love me an Alice in Wonderland-themed doll--it's what got me so enthralled in BJDs in the first place--and Peak's Woods has a delicious offering for Halloween!

Three full sets are available, and are also being offered as basics. Each doll is being offered in normal, white, and for an extra charge ($80) blue-grey or suntan

The White Rabbit uses the Dandy Tristan boy sculpt (he is their new large boy size and he is adorable!). His outfit includes a long sleeved shirt, vest, attached hood, pants, belt, scarf, stockings, fur wig modified with rabbit ears, tail, brooch, clock pendant, and pocket watch. The outfit is $139.

The Mad Hatter uses the Dandy Bella the Moon sculpt. His outfit is $129 and includes a woven shirt, corset, pants, hat, collar, and ribbon. His wig is an additional $13.

The basic version of the boy dolls includes random glass eyes, cotton cushions, and a certificate of authenticity. The price for the basic boys starts at $590.

Alice in Wickedland use the new FOC Tristan face sculpt, and she is just gorgeous. I think her face-up is amazing. Her adorable outfit is $129, and it includes a cream sleeveless dress, blue short-sleeved dress, bloomers, crinoline, stockings, ribbon, and two necklaces with pendants.

The basic version of FOC Tristan includes a default wig (blonde and wavy), random glass eyes, cotton cushions and a certificate of authenticity. It looks like she's been added to the permanent collection, too. She starts at $550.

Limited edition face-ups are $80, and the boys are painted by Nornen, Alice by KyungMin Lee. You can add hand blushing and painting for an additional $30. Jewel eyes are available for an additional $35.

I just ordered Dandy Tristan and Elf Tristan--but I so adore Peak's Woods suntan dolls. I am very, very tempted by The Mad Hatter. I have been thinking of adding another boy to my hoard... but I have to just sit on my hands!

New Bebe line available from Dollpamm!

New cuties are available from Dollpamm - a brand new size - the Bebe line! This size stands only 11cm in height and is fully ball-jointed.

Dizzying Hachi

Starting price is $150 for a blank BJD in pink resin (add $20 for camel-toned resin), and for the first time, a face-up is being offered for an additional $35. Two weeks will be added on to production time if you choose to add a face-up. There are five new face molds to choose from--I think Po-Yo and Po-Bi are my two favorites. Co-Mo looks like a tiny version of Momo to me!

Singing Shana

Bebe Kitty Parts are sold separately, and include ears, tail and a pacifier for $30 (for the unpainted set). The pacifier is attached to the doll's lips with putty or clay, and the other pieces with magnets.

While I was looking around, I happened to see two new faces in the Loli menu: Singing Shana and Dizzying Hachi. Maybe they've both been around a while, but they are new since my last visit. I think Hachi is just adorable!
Photos are property of Dollpamm.

New DollHeart release

There are lots of new goodies for preorder from DollHeart, available for preorder with an August delivery date, something for every BJD collector, I think!

I'm pleased to see the casual collection take off like this. Above, you can see Jacob and Sydney, sized for MSD and similar. They are available separately for $84.90 each or as a set for $169.90.

Above, sized for SD13 and DDM, you can see Shelby ($99.90) and Tyler ($129.90), sized for SD17 Boy/65cm Boys. You can also save a little when you purchase these two as a set for $219.90. 

In the YoSD section, you can also preorder Andrew for $79.90.

And above, you can see Riley for $79.90. Many pieces of the outfits are available separately, too.

As part of the Rainbow Fairy series, Oona is sized for slim MSD and Unoa. It is truly adorable, a fairy a la DollHeart, $89.90.

Cirno is the YoSD size Rainbow fairy, and she's super cute in blue. Her outfit is $79.90. The other two fairies are sized for Azone Pure Neemo.

There is also a new style of outfit available, too--a fantasy cat, I'd call it. Burmese, sized for MSD boy (right) is $84.90. Burmilla, sized for MSD girl, is $84.90. You can save some in purchasing these as a set for $159.90. The outfits include overalls (for Burmese) and a dress (Burmilla) and all accessories, plus a tail, cat ear hat or headband, and paw gloves.

All photos are property of DollHeart.

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.

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

Casual clothing from DollHeart - just lovely!

Olivia, DM-000006

Lots of new stuff is available from DollHeart and their dealers, and I am delighted with the selection of lovely casual clothing. There is a new line, called D2 Casual Wear, which includes both single pieces and sets, for reasonable prices.

Above, you can see Olivia, available for preorder for $79.90. Sized for Dollfie Dream medium bust, this set includes the hat, top, fur collar, coat, pleated skirt, socks and panties. Super cute--I wonder if it would fit any of my current girls? (Did you know I can find out here--right on DollHeart's website--which clothing will fit my doll? They have posted a measurements guide online. It's very convenient!)

Lauren, YD-000182

Next, there's Lauren, sized for YoSD girls. Another adorable casual outfit, this set includes the hat, bubble shorts, socks, ruffled shirt, denim jacket, scarf and bag.

LA-000289

One of my favorite pieces from May's preorder collection is this lovely one-piece dress. Here, you can see it on Luts Ani, sized for MSD. It's $32.90 in this size. Only the dress is included, as this is one of the separates available.

LA-000288

This dress can also be ordered for SD10/13 girls, so you can have twins! I think it's simply adorable. It's $34.90, and available for preorder now.

LA-000290

The same dress is also available for Dollfie Dream Dynamite girls. The price is $34.90. Check out the rest of DDY casual separates available for styling this piece here.

Mia, WD-000002

A new size for DollHeart, Mini Dollfie Dream, and their first outfit, Mia, is sure to be a success! I've checked her measurements, and she seems to be between MSD and Unoa. This outfit is $69.90 and includes the dress, cardigan, chain necklace, and socks. All the pieces (well, maybe not the socks) are available for purchase separately as well.

A few sneak peeks - Melissa is not yet available for preorder, and price has not yet been determined, but wow--it's cute! Sized for SD10/13 girl, this set includes the hat, coat, socks, belt, woven shirt, gold knit sweater and denim shorts. I've already got those shoes, and I think I see this outfit in my near future! The pieces are listed separately as well.

LA-00282

Another fun one-piece dress has been sneaked on DollHeart's site as well. This black number is being sold as a separate, also for SD10/13 girls, with no release date or price available at this time.

Isabella YD-000150 and Noah YD-000149

No DollHeart post is complete without something fantasy, and Isabella and Noah definitely fit the bill. No release date or price, and the pieces are being offered separately. Outfits are sized for YoSD. 

Isabella includes a pink eared hat, furry neck collar, one-piece, bloomers, socks, necklace, and a pair of bracelets. Noah includes a shirt, vest, shorts, grey bunny ears, and neck accessory. My guess is that the outfits without prices will be available for preorder in June. Eeek--they are so cute!

The photos are property of DollHeart.

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.

Peak's Woods Dandy boys released at the KBJD Show this weekend!

Dandy and Cosmo have debuted at the Korean BJD show at the Peak's Woods booth. Dandy uses a modified Bella the Moon sculpt, and Cosmo is a new sculpt. There is a third boy, too--Segi--who is being released as a limited edition along with a twin sister with a special faceup with freckles.

They are 61cm tall, and retail is $590, starting has price. They are double jointed and they pose amazingly well. I'm not usually a fan of boy dolls, as you all well know. But I adore these guys!

Guess who is coming home with me this weekend!

Rabbit Waltz - new sculpt from Peak's Woods coming soon!

Available on April 1, a new Fairy of Fairytales sculpt called Rabbit Waltz will be up for sale. April 1-7, they will be offering him at a 10% discount. Through the end of the month, you'll be able to order his limited edition outfit as well. The outfit includes a jacket, pants, shirt, cummerbund, bow tie and socks.

Prices:

• Nude doll (white or normal skin, boy or girl body) $224 (marked down from $280)
• Face-up $60
• Outfit $98

The doll includes an extra pair of hands, acrylic eyes, cushions, box and certificate of authenticity. Ears are sold separately - $25 per pair, add $5 for blushing.

He is similar to Rabbit Goon, except his eyes are slightly bigger and he has human ears (instead of elf ears).

Photos are property of Peak's Woods.

Soom - Rosette Fairytale: new Alice in Wonderland dolls available

I'm supposed to be over Alice--but how will I resist these adorable girls? I love the Rosette body, and I have one girl, Camellia. She's so sweet. Now, three more limited edition girls are up on Soom's website. These three are available from March 7-27, 2014.

Check them out:

Vela, the Cheshire Cat - $288 base price (she uses the Muse Lady body), clear resin cat ears add $50, two hand parts $20 each, face-up $50, body blushing $48, eyes $25, wig $28, outfit $115, boots $46 - bringing the full set cost to: $670. I think I'd need the ears, face-up, and OMG--the lingerie. (I might prefer a Licht wig in pink.)

Fir, White Rabbit Ver. - $288 base price (Muse Girl body), clear resin bunny ears $50, choice of extra hand parts $20, face-up $50, body blushing $48, eyes $25, wig $28, outfit $118, shoes $46 - bringing the full set cost to: $673. If I got her, I wouldn't be able to live without the ears (so cute!), face-up and eyes, and pretty amazing outfit. I don't see the shoes, actually. I've always loved Fir--and this version--oh, so soft!

Sakura as Alice - Oh, my favorite! She has the perfect (almost vacant and frightened) Alice look, and I adore the lolita Alice outfit, complete with lingerie. $288 base price (Muse Lady body), ear parts (either cat or rabbit) $50, extra hands $20, face-up $50, body blushing $48, eyes $25, wig $28, outfit $112, shoes $46, which brings the full set cost to: $667. Wow.

These dolls are simply gorgeous! I may have to break down and order one. Ack! How to decide.

Photos are property of Soom.

New sizes available from Nine9Style: EID and Lati Yellow!

I'm thrilled to be able to share the announcement that Nine9Style is now carrying EID (man and woman) sizes, as well as LaTi Yellow sizes. This clothing company also sells on eBay--so if you like to collect eBay's cash back (which as changed over the past few months, as I understand) you can also shop there.

Be sure to consider the sets that Nine9Style carries--you usually get a great deal. Several pieces of clothing will get a decent little discount! And the quality of these casual clothing is really, really fantastic.

I'm curious about the LaTi sizes--I have some DollHeart Lati sets that my Azone Pure Neemos can wear, and some of the Nine9Style sets are just too cute!

I just received the Mink Ball knitwear and one-piece set (now I have it in both grey and brown) with my latest Peak's Woods order, and it's just adorable. You can use the slip and the sweater separately--and the set is just $33 for both pieces. Let me include a real-life photo for you (Mintie is modeling--she's the tall blonde on the left):

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

Get ready for Peak's Woods Winter Event!

Peak's Woods will release a new Fairy of Color Lolita body on December 15--I can't wait to see it! The following events are scheduled for next month:

1. FOF 1+1 Event - December 1-15 - With the purchase of any Fairy of Fairytales doll, you can received a free FOF head (same skin tone as the doll you ordered, no makeup). You have the option of ordering an additional body for $159, or adding makeup for the head an additional cost.
2. FOC Event - December 16-31 - With the purchase of any Fairy of Color doll, you can receive a free head (choose between Lavin, Lottie, Sky, Cue, Mintie or Shaia, in the same skin tone as the doll you choose, no makeup included). You can order an additional body for $440, and add makeup at an additional charge.
3. FOC Goldie Make-up renewed
4. FOC Sleeping Cue is for sale - Basic version will be available after December 16, and a limited edition will be available between December 16-31, with limited edition makeup and an optional outfit (early closing is possible due to sell-out).
5. Facebook Message Drawing - Visit Peak's Woods Facebook page, and leave them a message about what you'd like to see from their company next year. It can be about the dolls you'd like to see or events you'd like to see. One random winner will be drawn to receive a free FOF doll with no makeup.

As always lay away is available for these events. I highly recommend Peak's Woods for their amazing dolls and awesome customer service!

Just an idea--with the FOC special... you could order limited edition Sleeping Cue, and then get a free Cue open-eye head for her. What a great special! 

I think I will have to take advantage of both the FOF and the FOC events this year--there are at least two FOF cuties I have my eye on: Dorothy Young and Sir Tin. This would be the perfect time to update my FOC collection, too--I'm missing my Mintie and Cue! Maybe Vampire Goldie with an extra Mintie head? But I already have Sleeping Cue, and could totally use an open-eye Cue for her, as well. Hmmm..... And yay for new bodies!

Photo property of Peak's Woods.

The Addiction: Bloody Tales of Castle Bran

The Addiction_Bloody Tales of Castle Bran, a photo by Iple House doll on Flickr.

Part II: Teaser photo of Lisa - Vampire head! It looks like gray skin will be an option for Lisa, as well. Ack, she's cute! I love her hands, too.

She goes on sale September 9 through October 9, 2013.

Her base price is $290, and here are some details for you:

• Skin color options are: white, normal, $15 extra for peach gold or gray, $30 for special real.
• Basic make-up A or B are available $50, and Fantasy A or B.
• Fantasy head is available for $90 (white or normal), $95 (peach gold or gray), and $100 (special real).
• Add $10 for a mobility joint.
• Fantasy hands are available for $20-42, depending on skin tone and blushing options.
• Wings are $119, including blushing.
• Horns are $15, and an additional $4 for blushing
• The outfit is $109, and includes a dress, underskirt, choker, train, arm warmers and veil.
• A weapon is also available for $19, or $27 including blushing.

The wig should be ordered separately.

Photos are property of Iplehouse.

New company - DollPamm

I have to confess I'm intrigued by this new BJD company called DollPamm. It opened on June 15 this year, and it's located in Korea. I am kind of in love with the stylish curvy body of these girls. These dolls are the Loli size.

The faces are interesting, too--I might actually go for Momo at some point. She's pretty cute. The dolls are really stylized, and probably not to everyone's taste, which is why I find them particularly fascinating.

There are five basic sets available - Momo (Maid Cat), Manjyu (Wink Girl), Yomi (Wild Girl), Mochi (Snaggle Tooth), and Yuki (Rabbit Tooth). The sets include the head and body, a fancy case and certificate, 14mm glass eyes, elastic, and magnet (for the tail). Order time is about 50 days. The options are normal skin or pinkish white. The cost is $320.

The dolls are about 32 cm tall--a great size!

Face-up, blushing, outfit, wigs, shoes, option parts and accessories are not included. A very cool ID system is included with these doll as well. When you buy the doll as a head/body set, you will get a 24k gold-plated head plate to ID the doll. The heads alone are identified with a chrome silver plate.

Bodies are available alone for $270, and even their cases have a gold leaf logo. Option parts are available separately, ranging from $15-30, and heads are available for $90, but it doesn't appear face-ups are available at this point.

There is a note on the company message board about the website being operated by the sculptor. It looks like the order quantities will be limited, and orders will be produced every one to two weeks. Just because an item may be marked as sold-out, doesn't mean it will remain as such--it may just be marked to limit shipping periods.

Image is property of DollPamm.

Tan dolls from Fairyland--coming soon!

According to a post on Fairyland's blog, LittleFee A la Carte will be offering a new face sculpt is being released today. The two new sculpts are Madeleine and Jack Straw, and they are being offered in a tan skin tone!

The base price is $289. Adding tan skin will cost an additional $25, the full set option adds $100. Default make-up will be an additional $45.  A sleeping faceplate will add $45, and a face-up on this plate will add an addition $45. The outfits are limited, and it doesn't specify how many outfits are available.

Update: It turns out all of the faces are available in tan!

There is also a tan option available for a limited time for PukiFee A la Carte dolls as well. Interestingly, it looks as though any face is available for tan in the PukiFee category, which makes me suspect that it's possible that tan dolls may also be available in other face options in the LittleFee size as well. I'll ask to confirm.

Again, the base price of a basic doll is $210. Tan skin adds $20, a face up adds $42. A sleeping face adds $37. A face-up on a sleeping face costs an additional $42.

As with all tan resin, Fairyland has the following statement posted on their sale pages:

There may be small air bubbles, uneven coloring (eg. green, yellow or white areas), raised seam lines, and rough surfaces due to the characterstics of tanned skin resin. Refund/exchange due to such reasons is not possible.
Tanned skin resin undergoes faster color change than other skin tones and it may occur within short time frame.
Customization/modification of tanned skin dolls is not recommended. We ask you to make your purchase only if you fully understand the characteristics of tanned skin resin dolls and that problems listed above may happen.