MERRY-GO-ROUND Momoko

There is a new Sekiguchi Momoko and her name is Merry-Go-Round.  What a colorful little dream!  She comes with several white pieces, a multi-colored pastel hoodie, and a darling necklace.  This pigtailed beauty will be available January 2014. 

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

Exciting Azone Updates!

The past two days have held some exciting news regarding upcoming Azone releases!


PureNeemo Character Series 076: Hozuki Ferrari from Galilei Donna

Pre-order Period Begins - December 26, 2013 12:00 PM JST
She is available for Pre-order now!

This super-adorable PN is from the anime series Galilei Donna, which is currently airing in Japan.

I mistakenly thought that this girl was an Azone Direct...silly me! It seems like she is available for pre-order through the usual venues (AmiAmi, Hobby Search, etc), and will ship around late April or early May 2014.

I apologize for the mix up!

Picco Neemo Lil' Fairy Erunoe

Available for Pre-Order: January 9, 2014 12:00 PM JST (Available through AmiAmi, Hobby Search, and others)

I missed the first of the Lil' Fairies, and I kind of regret it. Lipu was a real cutie. That being said, there is another Lil' Fairy just around the corner. This time we have Erunoe - she and Lipu share a similar hair color, but their expressions are completely different. Erunoe has a sweet smile and an outfit vaguely reminiscent of a maid Alice in Wonderland. 

I was a little unsure of the big hands on the Picco Neemo D body, but I really feel like they work with the somewhat super-deformed theme Azone seems to be going for with the Lil' Fairies.

Sahra's a la mode - White Strawberry Shortcake and Sweet Strawberry Shortcake Sahra

White Strawberry Shortcake Pre-Order: January 16, 2014
(Available through AmiAmi, Hobby Search, and others)

Sweet Strawberry Shortcake Sahra - Azone direct available in-store: January 13, 2014.

These two girls are so sweet (pun intended?)! I love that both dolls are essentially a pink explosion. I have really loved this line of PNs. Sahra is the 4th release in this line; so far we have seen Maya, Lycee, Yuzuha, and now Sahra herself.

Expect to see Alisa in the following month.

Have you liked this line? Who has been your favorite? I really want to get my hands on one of the Azone direct girls - I just love their twintail hairstyles!

All pictures are property of Azone International

PetWorks Momoko ae mono

A doll designer, known as QP (Kazumi Oka), has teamed up with PetWorks to do a new "ae" Momoko.  Aside from that new great straw-hat that has been popping up on Momoko lately, this lady sports a see-through blouse, all-in-one outfit, and classic sneakers.

She will be sold exclusively at the PetWorks stores for 23,100 yen. Pre-orders will take place from January 13-27, 2014 with an estimated delivery date between September to October 2014.  Don't miss out on this new Momoko!

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

Momoko: "Aquarius" Lamm & Fromm

The twins, Lamm and Fromm, are back in an Aquarius theme.  Lamm sports long straight white blonde hair as well as a knit blue dress with matching pumps.  Fromm is going for a more natural look of
long straight ash brown hair, white/cream knit dress, and white maryjanes.  Both girls have the same face of nude/pink lipstick, no eyeshadow, and no eyelashes.


Each doll is 18,095 yen and will be available in January 2014. At this time, it is unclear if dolls will be available at the Petworks Global Store.

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

 

December Meet-Up

December Meet, a photo by alington on Flickr.

We brought dolls and food to my friend Val's house for an impromptu and much-needed doll meet this month. I snapped a rather blurry photo of our lovely ladies.

We wish you the best this holiday season!

Save 15% and get free shipping from Tonner Doll, plus promo code from Wilde!

For a limited time, use the promo code MERRY13 at checkout to save 15% off your entire order of in-stock dolls, and get free ground shipping--well, almost your whole order from Tonner Doll. Not valid on the Avatar Collection, Deja Vu or Secret Surprise. International friends can qualify for a $9.95 shipping credit when you email your order to tonnerdirect@tonnerdoll.com.

There's a similar promo code for Wilde Imagination, too: NOEL13, which allows you to save 20% and get free shipping. (Not valid on Secret Surprise for Evangeline Ghastly, and for in-stock items only.) International friends get a $9.95 shipping credit when you email your order to info@wildeimagination.com.

This offer expires on December 2,, 2013 at 11:59 PM EST.

Looking for additional clothing options for Deja Vu?

Check out some of MegannArt's latest additions, designed especially for Deja Vu, Tonner's newest fashion doll. This adorable pink tulle dress is available for just $15.50, and also fits Cami & Jon (Antoinette), Integrity Toys Poppy Parker Fashion Teen, and Soom's Rosette BJD.

I highly recommend Megann's fashions--she specializes in tiny seams and delicate fabrics. Check out her store--just in time for the holidays!

Photo property of MegannArt.

Tonner's Avatar collection

Wowee! It's finally here--Tonner's Avatar collection. Surprisingly (to me, at least--where have I been?) the dolls stand at about 22" and are ball-jointed resin.

Only 20 sets are currently available for shipping before Christmas. The remaining 130 dolls will ship in January. The cost is $1500 for the set--which, considering the dolls are hand-painted and blue BJDs, is quite reasonable.

The dolls have painted eyes and wigged hair, and include resin knives for accessories. I find them quite enchanting! Bravo!

Photo property of Tonner Doll Company.

Choco Mint Ice Lycee

Choco Mint Ice Lycee, a photo by alington on Flickr.

Mysteriously, another Azone Pure Neemo has arrived at my house--and so close to Christmas, too!

She couldn't stay in the box, as lovely as those boxes are, so out she came! It's a rainy week here in lovely San Diego, and Choco Mint Ice Lycee is gazing out the window.

Her mint and chocolate brown outfit is amazingly detailed. She even has a teeny tiny garter. She is 1:6 scale doll. I'll have to do some comparison shots between her, Momoko, Barbie and some Fashion Royalty girls in my next photo session.

Check out her full photoshoot on Flickr.

Momoko: A WINTER SKETCH

Next up on the Sekiguchi Momoko line-up is "A Winter Sketch" in her warm clothes and more neutral tones.  I have to say, this Momoko is definitely in my favorites list with her cute braids and wide eyes.  Some of the highlights of her ensemble are the vest, long plaid skirt, and boots.  

She can be bought from retailers for 13,440 yen and will be available in December 2013.

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