Reflecting back on the year, I was able to complete a lot of faceups I’m proud of. Originally I was hoping to do a few more, but the summer weather was unusually pleasant and I couldn’t bear to stay cooped up inside painting. Since we had a few years in a row with unbearable heatwaves…
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I know I’ve been remiss in introducing the latest member of my doll gang, it got overlooked in all the US Dolpa excitement. You might have seen her before in my Dolpa photos– the new girl in town, a tan DDP with DDH-22 head and M02 faceup. She was the model for my Dolpa costume…
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Another subject from my recent round of faceups gets the spotlight this time. Rin is also a doll that I pre-ordered ages ago, and I finally figured out how I wanted to customize her. She’s an autumn-inspired kitsune, wearing a Volks outfit with a mystery second-hand wig, her eyes and fluffy ears are self crafted.…
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It’s been a minute since I started my summer batch of faceups, but I finally finished a few more. First up is DD Anastasia – she’s been with me since the original pre-order, and I decided it was time she got a fresh new look. I gave her a bit of a snarky expression –…
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Following Part 1 of my Dolpa report, it’s time for the conclusion! Dolpa Day 2: Sales, Lottery and Auction Doll Day 2 followed a similar format to previous LA Dolpas – there was a morning lineup for the Sumika shop, with the starting order re-arranged by a random drawing. In this case attendees who had…
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It’s 2024, lockdown is well over, and it’s time once again for a Dolpa hosted in North America, organized by Volks USA. The latest event felt somewhat low-key terms of marketing and the schedule was delivered almost last minute, but the enthusiasm of Volks fans didn’t appear to be diminished. Hosted in Torrance, CA near…
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When a new doll arrives, one of the first things on my to-do list is hand blushing and manicure. It’s not complicated and it’s a fun way to level up the look of your doll, so here’s a guide to my process. Hand Prep Tools needed: Wet/dry sandpaper Needle files Hobby knife/x-acto tool Mr Super…
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~ Rise reborn as a Warrior of Light ~ I have one more faceup from my early summer batch to finally reveal – Rise has been repainted! Rise has been part of my doll collection for ages, but I never customized her or really settled on a style. She’s a lovely sculpt but just didn’t…
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