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.

Skin tone comparison - tan, normal and blue grey

A quick comparison shot of Peak's Woods new suntan skin tone (left) on Elf Tristan, and normal skin, on Segi.

Both are lovely, in my opinion--but I am a sucker for tan. Actually, I'm a sucker for Peak's Woods anything.

Plus, I'll add a quick shot of my latest arrival, too. This is Vampire Sir Tin, in the blue grey skin tone. I don't really "do" boys or vampires or fantasy skin colors, but I loved the color when I saw it in person. I think this doll is just gorgeous. This is one of his deboxing photos.

Enchanted Doll FLASH Sale

It looks like those fabulous Enchanted Doll resin eyes will be available in higher quantities in their Etsy shop for a limited time during a flash sale.  It will take place November 16-18, 2014.  It appears that it will end earlier in the day on November 18th, so make sure to get your purchases in fast before it's too late.  The flash sales are always great since there is a much larger in-stock inventory to choose from and they ship right away at a low cost. 

Check them out here at the Etsy shop.

Nanuri, floating in a dream

This is Nanuri Chicline (Fairyland, normal skin, large bust, faceup by 16-Bit Face-ups), modeling a new outfit by Integrity Toys. It's an outfit for Poppy Parker Fashion Teen, a 16" doll, aptly called Floating Dream. I think its unique retro feel is quite cute, and I love the stitching on the bust.

I almost couldn't get the separate belt hooked--it's very snug--but I did manage it. There are earrings included with the outfit as well. I personally think gloves would complete the look, but I wouldn't bother putting them on, to be honest. Just too much hassle!

Save the date: San Diego BJD Convention 2014

San Diego BJD Convention
November 15th, 2014
10AM-4:30PM
Marina Village
Starboard & Terrace Rooms
1936 Quivira Way
San Diego, CA  92109

This Year's Theme is Feisty Fairy Tales. Admittance is just $10 (cash only) at the door. There will be a costume contest, and Volks is supplying the winning entry with a Super Dollfie! Notice that this year, the convention is taking up two rooms instead of one--I'm so pleased to see this!

Here is a list of vendors attending this year:

• AnimeCoast 
• Habi's Rabbits BJD Shop
• Karlyl's Creations 
• La Esperanza Doll Shop
• MegannArt
• Mischief Maker 
• Nancy Hay Decorative Arts
• PamSD's Miniature Costuming
• Pixiedust Designs
• Shiny Jumble
• Snowy Creek Treasures
• Studio KNH
• Susan Lake Designs
• The Doll Peddlar
• Volks USA

I'm attending, of course. Come see me at MegannArt's table--I'll be assisting her with her sales and her new baby!

Here is the current schedule:

8:00 AM
    Dealer Setup
10:00 AM
    Convention Opens
10:30 AM
    Announcements
 11:00 AM
    Doll Costume Contest Opens
12:30 PM
    Fantasy Parts Blushing Workshop
2:00 PM
    Restringing Workshop
 3:00 PM
    Costume Contest Ballot Box Closes
3:45 PM
    Dealer's Room Closes
 4:00 PM
    Doll Costume Winners Announced
4:15 PM
    Door Prizes Awarded
 4:30 PM
    Convention Closes

Experimenting with Hybrids

BJD hybrids are always a great way to get a fabulous custom doll all your own, but when different parts of the doll come from different doll companies, finding a skintone match can be difficult.  Also, the age of the resin can be an issue.  After a good amount of research and searching for the right body, I decided to give my Peak's Woods normal skin Rogita head a Doll Chateau normal pink skin body (Y-03 girl body).  The body and head were slightly different in color, but a little body blushing blending the two together quite well and it's hard to even see the difference in photos.

Doll Chateau makes great exaggerated bodies with all kinds of extra joints.  I took the wrist and neck pieces out, but I love the doll this way.  What do you think?

Consider experimenting with doll bodies and heads.  It can be quite fun.

Want some special designs for your dolls?  MegannArt provides lots of dolly attire and a pattern book for DIY designs.  Support an artist!  Visit the website (MegannArt) for an Etsy shop, Twitter, Facebook (with occasional discounts), Pinterest page, and much more.
 
Picture courtesy of MegannArt.

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!