Dal Vendettina: Review

Like Super Stella, Dal Vendettina is a SDCC 2014 exclusive and part of the Tokidoki doll series, being the first Dal to be included within the series! Crazily enough, I fully intended to pass this little villain up, but I still kept looking at pictures of her, and the more I looked at her the more I started to adore her! Her stock photos don't do her justice at all, and seeing her in person made me even more happy!


Dal Vendettina Comes With:

- Candy-shaped hair clip with a scull printed on the center
- Sequinned mask
- Cape with skull and bone clasps and Tokidoki character designs printed on the inside and a skull and cross bones printed on the back
- Black faux leather one piece dress and clear plastic underlay
- Heart and cross bone faux leather belt held together by velcro
- Fishnet arm warmers
- Black and purple skull and cross bone cropped leggings
- Black faux leather boots with bones printed on them
-  Black staff with skull and bat wings
- Black doll stand


Pros:

- Her wig is in a cute shoulder length style and is a beautiful deep purple color with fuschia and yellow streaks!
- No wig cap showing through! (May vary from doll to doll.)
- Striking bright blue eyechips that really stand out!
- Amazing faceup! Vendettina has sharp purple eyebrows, giving her an angry expression suited for a villain. She also has amazing blue eye shadow as well as blue bottom lashes, which is very different as most doll releases don't have colored lashes like that! The inner rims of her eyes are painted black, and she has glossy purple lips that are just gorgeous!
- Her stock outfit has some really fun details and prints that scream Tokidoki!
- Type 4 Body!
- Boots stay on her feet very well!

Cons:

- The material that her one piece and boots are made of are not my favorite. The vinyl material is kind of cheap looking and it tends to wrinkle and crease, and it's not very sturdy.
- Her belt is very flimsy and the emblem on it can fall off of it very easily.
-  Unlike Pullip Super Stella, Vendettina is unable to hold the staff that she comes with.
- Her body is pretty floppy and she has some loose joints. (May vary from doll to doll.)


Neutral:

- Vendettina's cape is not posable like Super Stella's is. It would have been neat to have that feature so that you could see the design on the inside of her cape a bit better.
- She's a little on the expensive side on Pullip Style. (She's priced at $120 USD) She is a limited edition doll though, and part of a collaboration at that, so it's somewhat justified. I suggest looking around though to see if you can find an even better deal just in case. On ebay, you can actually find a listing priced at $99 USD right now! Here's the link for anyone who is looking to buy her!

The Verdict:

Dal Vendettina is a pretty unique release and is perfect for those who are Tokidoki fans! Even if you aren't a fan of Tokidoki, I say that she's still worth getting because of her very original faceup! She would look very good redressed in other styles too, especially in punk or gothic fashions!


Pictures of My Dal Vendettina:

Another Dolly Family Picture!

I've never really been able to get a decent picture of my entire collection, but after one of my followers had requested to see an updated picture of my collection, I decided to set them all up together and try to get a good shot of them! It was an all day ordeal, getting them all into place and finding out ways to get them all to show up in the picture the best that I could, and then putting them all back. It was tiring, but also pretty fun at the same time! I'm really glad to finally have a clear picture of them all!

Dal Cinnamoroll 10th Anniversary Edition: Review

I really love almost anything and everything having to do with Sanrio. If you slap a Sanrio character on something, you can bet that I'll be drooling over it. The 10th Anniversary edition of Dal Cinnamoroll is no exception. I was so excited when I saw this doll because I had really wanted the original Dal Cinnamoroll, but it was out of my price range. By chance I had found the 10th anniversary version which was similar to the original, only much cheaper! (She's $69.99 on amazon!) Of course, there are some differences, such the colors used on their face up and eye chips (the original has green and yellow eye shadow, orange blush and lips, and lighter blue chips) and the extra outfit and accessories that they each come with,  but the resemblance of the doll itself is close enough to the original that I can't really complain about her in terms of appearance. She is undoubtedly a very cute doll!

Dal Cinnamoroll 10th Anniversary Edition Comes With:

- Plush Cinnamoroll suit with polkadot lining on the inside

- Top hat with hooks underneath the brim that attach to the top of the Cinnamoroll suit

- A felt mustache with  a hook and a clear elastic string with a lobster claw clasp

-  A pair of white gloves

- A pair of white plush slippers

- A bag shaped like a teacup

- a cane with a dangling star charm hanging from it

- A mini toy rabbit

- A set of black and blue satin pajamas consisting of a long babydoll tank top and bloomers

- Trading card

-Doll stand

Pros:

- Her wig is a pretty blue color and the short hairstyle is very cute!

- Her faceup is very pretty!  Her eyebrows are light brown/medium blonde in color and straight (the same as the original Dal Cinnamoroll) and she has pink lids and yellow eye shadow, short brown lashes painted on the bottom half of her eyes, pink blush, and light pink lips. I didn't think I'd be very fond of it from looking at her stock photos, but it looks so much nicer in person!

- Her eye chips are a pretty deep blue!

- She comes with a lot of  cute accessories that you can mix and match with her two outfits!

- Her suit is very soft and well-made for the most part and is very easy to put on. The star-shaped button on it is a very cute detail, too!

- Eye mech works perfectly! (May vary from doll to doll.)

- Very affordable!

- Would look cute in lots of other outfits!

Cons:

- Her gloves and slippers are too big for her hands and feet and can fall off easily.

-  The button on the front of her suit can come off easily if you aren't careful.

-  You absolutely cannot place her on her stand while she's wearing her Cinnamoroll suit, so if you plan on using the stand she comes with, you have to either put her in the pajamas she comes with, or another outfit.

- It can be difficult to put her in some poses while she's in her suit because it's kind of bulky.

- Her wig is stiff and has an oddly rough texture to the back of it. (May vary from doll to doll.)

- Her left leg can come off easily. My dolls leg came off before I even had the chance to remove her from her box. (May vary from doll to doll.)

- Her pajamas are made of satin material, which can snag easily onto velcro and nails.

- She can't hold onto her cane very well. It doesn't fit in her hands and the star charm is too heavy and makes it a bit tricky to balance on her hands.

Neutral:

- Her felt mustache could possibly stain her face if you put it on her and leave it there for a long time. I haven't had that happen with my doll, as she is relatively new to my collection, but I would advise that you don't leave it on her for long periods of time just to be safe.

- Her set of pajamas are adorable, but in my personal opinion, I think the original's pajamas are much cuter in comparison.

- I don't normally care too much about the trading cards that the Pullip Family dolls come with, but I do like to keep them. I like how they're made of sturdy cardboard, and it makes me sad that this doll's card is just is printed on a folded sheet of paper. 

The Verdict:

While I do think this doll is super adorable, she really isn't a favorite among all the dolls I have. Not to say that she doesn't have a lot of good qualities to her and that I dislike her, it's just that I'm slightly disappointed with her overall quality. Sure she's really cheap, but I feel that there are better dolls to choose from that are roughly around the same price as her. If you really love Sanrio and are still set on getting this doll, just keep in mind some of the issues that you may possibly have with her. 

Pictures of Etoile, My Dal Cinnamoroll:

Dal Heiwa: Review

With big brown doe-like eyes and pretty pink hair, Heiwa is the epitome of all that is cute! After spending so much time admiring her, I finally had made her part of my collection! The insanely talented Poison Girl had truly created a treasure when she designed her! Though I cannot stop gushing over how adorable Heiwa is, what makes me love her the most  is her amazing back story! If you haven't read it, I suggest reading this article  (which is also linked on Poison Girl's website) that gives a little insight on how Heiwa came to be! I truly think that it makes her all the more special!

Dal Heiwa Comes With:

- White wooden antlers

- Pink knit sweater

- Long sleeved beige dress with pintucks, lace, bead buttons, and a layered skirt with a beautiful lace bow and pink rose for decoration

- White mesh tights

- A pair of fuzzy legwarmers

- A pair of cute pink platform shoes

- Dal Heiwa's trading card

- Doll stand

Pros:

- Really unique faceup! She has delicate light brown eyebrows that are ever so slightly angled upward, teal eyeshadow with little teal speckles dotted along her temples and cheekbones, pink shadow along the inner corners of her eyes, triangular shaped lashes, rosy blush on her cheeks, and pink heart-shaped lips!  These small touches really stand out as Poison Girl's work!

- Her brown eye chips are very pretty and are complimented by her wig!

- Wig is a nice blend of light pink and hot pink!

- No netting showing through wig! (May vary from doll to doll.)

- Her hair is very soft and smooth and is styled in a way that makes it very easy to manage! She also has parted bangs that are a nice change to the usual straight-across bangs that most Pullip and Dal wigs have!

- Her antlers stay in place quite well despite the headband not being adjustable or having anything to keep it in place!

- Her sweater is so cute and versatile! It would look nice paired with other outfits!

- Her entire stock is pretty well made and of good quality!

- Absolutely no issues with her eye mechs or her body! No stiffness, no wobbly torso, and no cracks! (May vary from doll to doll.)

- Her shoes stay on her feet well! I have not had a problem with her feet slipping out of them, despite them being a bit loose.

Cons:

- Heiwa is a little expensive, especially for not coming with too much. She is currently priced at $127.95 on pullipstyle.com

Neutral:

- Though I don't see this as an issue, what may bother some people is that her wig is a bit on the thin side. 

- While she doesn't have a pouty expression, she sort of has a somewhat sad look to her face, which some may not be overly fond of. Personally, I think it adds to her dainty appearance.

The Verdict:

While Dal Heiwa isn't so budget friendly, I feel she is worth every penny. She's adorable, feminine, unique, and overall, a very good quality doll! I really can't find anything about her that I can really complain about! She would make an excellent first doll for those beginning a collection and I'm sure that fans of Dal would just love her! So don't pass her up!

Pictures of Fawn, my Dal Heiwa:

Pullip 101: Simple, Basic Doll Care

Pullip dolls are beautiful collectible fashion dolls that are great for displaying and for photographing! They're highly detailed and elaborate dolls, and with that comes a steep price. With a doll that costs such a pretty penny, of course you would want to keep them in the best, most pristine as possible condition, right? Technically, the best method to keep them safe would be to leave them in their box, but it's a bit hard to admire them fully like that. (In my opinion, that is.) So, for those of you who are like me and like to display their dolls out of their boxes and to those who are just beginning their own Pullip collection,  I decided to compile a list of some very easy and simple ways to help keep your dolls in good condition!

1. Keep your dolls out of direct sunlight!

Too much sun exposure can cause damage to your dolls over time. It can ruin the plastic and cause yellowing. This damage is can be difficult to reverse depending on where the staining is at and may require you to sand off the stain. Unfortunately, this method can also land up removing the doll's faceup if the stain is on the face. This does not mean you can't take your dolls outside once in awhile for an outdoor photo shoot, though! Just be sure they aren't frequently being subjected to direct sunlight!

2. Display your dolls in a room that is of a comfortable temperature!

When finding a place to put your dolls on display, make sure you choose a room that isn't too hot! The heat can melt the plastic, particularly the plastic on the body. 

3. Have some glue handy!

Sometimes, no matter how carefully you handle your doll, something WILL fall off. Whether it's a rhinestone, bead, bow, rose, or whatever else, a dab of super glue can easily fix it right back into place! It's also useful for preventing ribbon from fraying! Just be careful with how much you use and what color the ribbon is, otherwise it could leave behind an unsightly mark when it dries!

4. A needle and thread may be necessary!

If you are deft with a needle in thread, it may come in good use! Sometimes certain details on stock outfits are not stitched on so well, and sometimes accidental tears occur. Most of the time, these things can be fixed by sewing them back together, though it may not work on lace or net material.

5. Snip it away with a pair of scissors!

Be it a loose thread, too-long bangs, or an uneven wig, a pair of scissors will be of great help! A snip here and there can even help reduce frizz on dolls with curly wigs! Just be careful you don't cut off too much, as doll hair doesn't grow back!

6. Keep a bottle of anti-frizz serum nearby!

(Not my video!)

If you aren't confident with boiling your doll's hair or don't want to rewig your doll, just a little anti-frizz serum can go a long way when it comes to taming your Pullip's messy locks! It really does make a dramatic improvement and it's such an easy way to keep wigs looking nice! It can even help tame any random hairs that happen to be sticking up out of place!  Alternatively, you can also use wig spray. Remember to try to keep the products away from their face!

7. Safely store any extra accessories, clothes, and props in a sealed container!

Some dolls come with extra clothes, accessories, miniature plush dolls, and more! It is just as important to take care of these things as it is to take care of the dolls themselves! During the times that you aren't using certain pieces, it would be wise to keep them all together in a safe place that's sealed away. This way, you won't be able to lose them (and they ARE easy to lose, being so small and all) and there will be no way for them to become dirty, broken, or get eaten away at by moths and will be perfectly good for future use! 

8. Color Fast!

A lot of dolls with dark clothing can stain your doll's body. Color fasting your doll's clothes can help a great deal to prevent dye stains! Here's a nice, easy tutorial on how to do it using just a few things that you can find in your kitchen cabinet! This site also has many guides on how to repair your dolls and more that would be good to check out!

9. Magic Erase it!

Sometimes, color fasting doesn't always work. Do not fret though, as you can greatly reduce or completely remove the staining with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser!  You can also buff away shiny spots with a DRY Magic Eraser on the doll's face, just be very careful and precise when doing this, so you don't accidentally ruin the faceup!


10. Lastly, while we're still on the subject of staining....

Keep anything that can stain your doll's body away from their face, whether it be their clothes or even certain accessories! Try to also prevent a doll wearing clothing and accessories that can stain from ruining your other dolls by making sure that they aren't being displayed too closely together and are not touching!

That concludes basic care for Pullip dolls! Hopefully those of you reading this have found this to be helpful!

Pullip Chloi: Review

Words cannot describe how excited I am over Chloi! She arrived just yesterday and I can't help but glance over at her and giggle like a little girl! She is my second grail, and having her in my collection makes me feel like I'm over the moon! Originally though, I had wanted Clara, but I had changed my mind and decided I liked Chloi a little more as I thought her headband looked better and that the green would be a nice change from all my pink and purple covered dolls. Needless to say, I do not regret choosing Chloi one little bit! She's gorgeous, and I feel so fortunate to have her!

Pullip Chloi Comes With:

- Headband with bendable bunny ears and a ribbon that ties around her head

- Embellished tulle choker with studs, feathers, rose, and ribbon

- Two removable lace sleeves

- Strapless green and black tiered dress complete with lace, tulle, and bows

- Matching purse with gold ball chain handle

- Sheer dotted knee high stockings

 - Plastic green heels with straps

- Sheer black netted underwear

- Pullip Chloi's trading card

- Doll stand

Pros:

- Beautiful emerald green glitter eyechips!

- Pretty faceup with subtle green eyes hadow in the crease, peach blush, and peachy pink lip gloss! Her lashes are painted brown, with added white lashes at the top of her eyes.

- Her lids are painted shimmery green with no eyeliner! Most dolls have a strip of eyeliner near their lash line, but Chloi doesn't have that.

- Gorgeous brown wig! It's soft, and has absolutely no wig netting showing through! Overall, very nice quality wig! (May vary from doll to doll.)

- Extremely detailed stock and accessories!

- Bendable ears are fun to pose and can be used to convey different emotions when posing her for pictures!

- Great working eye mechs! Opens and shuts with no issue and eyes move from side to side with ease! (May vary from doll to doll.)

-Type 4 body!

Cons:

- Headpiece is a hassle to put on her. It slides around easily making it not only an annoyance to position it on her head just right, but the process can mess up her hair a bit.

- Her choker is fastened in place by a ribbon and can become untied easily.

- Her stock has the potential to stain her body.

-  Her dress sometimes slides down and has to be pulled up back into place.

- She is very costly and hard to find. Part of this is because she is a limited edition doll from 2010 and has been long sold out.

- Some parts of her stock are pretty delicate and can tear if you handle them too roughly.

Neutral:

- Her hair doesn't have as much curl to it as her stock photo shows. In person, it looks more like the bottom half of her hair is styled in very loose waves. It still looks very nice though.

- Her shoes are very similar to Bonita's, only green. They are a little loose on her feet but generally seem  to stay in place, partly in thanks to the ankle strap.

The Verdict:

Chloi is stunning and gorgeous! Anyone would be lucky to have her! If not for the price, I would say she is a must-have doll. (Most listings I found have her priced from $350-$470 and above.) However, if you really are set on getting her, my advice to you is to keep looking and shopping around for her until you find a good deal. I found mine on ebay by chance and I bid on her, and to my surprise, no one else placed any bids and I ended up winning her for $200. You never know when you're going to get lucky and stumble across on an amazing bargain!

Pictures of Esmeralda, my Pullip Chloi:

Still in box

Grails!

I am beyond elated because my Pullip Chloi had just arrived today! I had decided to call her Esmeralda, because her eyes glitter and shine just like emeralds! She, along with Helena, my Pullip Bonita, are two of my grails that I thought I wouldn't ever be able to get! I feel so lucky to have gotten such a good deal on them, especially with Chloi, who I had won off of an auction, which, to my surprise, no one else had bid on! To have them both right now is like a dream! If I can just get my hands on Celsiy, my grail collection will be complete!

 To those who are reading this and are in pursuit of your own grail (or grails), I would like to lend you some encouragement. No matter how rare the doll you're looking for, or whether or not your doll is limited edition, do not lose hope! Keep on searching and remain patient, and sooner or later, you will find them for a great deal! Good luck!

Pullip Hannah: Review

Pullip Hannah showed up on the Pullip scene in 2013. She is a collaboration doll between Pullip and Japanese clothing brand, SunaUna! What I love most about this doll is her overall simplicity. She doesn't come with as many bells and whistles to her stock outfit like many other Pullip dolls do, but she still manages to look very fashionable! She reminds me of the modern, everyday girls you see walking around here in Japan with the way she's dressed! Dresses similar in design to the one Hannah is sporting paired with some trendy tights and a pair of cute, feminine heels seems to be a popular go-to fashion choice when it comes to casual wear for the average Japanese woman! 

Pullip Hannah Comes With:

- A beret 

- Gold beaded necklace

- Fur coat (I believe it's faux fur) that hooks in the front

- Navy blue shift dress with floral print designed by SunaUna

- Navy blue stockings

- Navy blue shoes with bows placed at the toes

- Pullip Hannah's trading card

-Doll stand

Pros:

- Wig is such a pretty  color combination of auburn and light brown! It's also fairly soft!

- Her  green eyechips stand out among her haircolor and her pink makeup! Her gray painted lashes don't overpower her look and keeps the look soft!

- Very versatile doll!

- She has such a bright and sunny look to her!

- Stock isn't overwhelming and everything is very easy to put on and take off with no hassle!

- Her stock is great quality! Out of all my dolls, she's one of the ones that have the best stock outfits! 

- Her coat and hat are so soft!

- Type 4 body!

- Shoes fit pretty well!

Cons:

-  Her wig is extremely frizzy around her curls and can become even more frizzy easily. The degree of frizzing may differ from doll to doll.

- For some reason, it's very easy to pull out strands of hair from her wig with almost effortlessly. (May vary from doll to doll.)

Neutral:

- She costs a bit of money mainly because she's a collaboration doll ($127.95 on PullipStyle) and doesn't come with very much, but overall, it doesn't seems so bad because her stock is so nice and well-made.

The Verdict:

It's so unfortunate that Hannah is often overlooked and isn't so popular! Some may argue that she's a bit bland or that her outfit is a bit off-putting, but I absolutely adore her! For the most part, she's a quality doll and there's really not many negative things to say about her! The only issue I have with her is the wig, but there could be worse things than that. Honestly, I think she'd make for a fairly good starter doll for those just starting a collection, so long as they are careful with the aforementioned wig. She's just so versatile and would look gorgeous in almost any wig or outfit that you put her in! None of the pieces that she comes with are things that can be so easily ruined or torn, either. In my book, she's definitely a doll worth getting!

Pictures of  Marron, my Pullip Hannah:

To Keep in Stock, or Not to Keep in Stock?

I do not own the rights to either of these photos, but am using them as an example that is relevant to this topic. Both of the dolls pictured above are both one in the same, only one is completely stock and the other is customized. Personally, I think they both look great! 

Earlier just today, while looking to See if There Were any new video uploads from any of my favorite Youtubers, I came across an unboxing video of Pullip IO by Thehollycopter. In the video,  IO is completely stock and then later near the end , she is shown re-wigged and redressed. I didn't think much of it, as there are many Pullip owners who customize their dolls to varying degrees, from changing out eye chips to doing a full custom faceup. When I scrolled down to read the comments, I was really shocked at some of the negative things people had said about the changes she had made ​​to her doll, some people going as far as saying that she had completely ruined the doll by giving her a different wig and not keeping her doll in its stock outfit! Stating your personal opinion is one thing, but being downright rude is another thing altogether.

I can totally understand why some people may not want to make any changes to their dolls and like them as they are; I myself have quite a few dolls in my own collection that I wouldn't even dream of touching. On the other hand, I also have a couple of dolls that I DO plan on making some slight customizations to eventually because * I * think they would be a big help in improving their overall look and make them more to my liking. It's nice to be allowed the option to customize dolls, and it's part of the fun of collecting Pullips, or any doll for that matter. It provides a creative outlet, and gives collectors a chance to express their own tastes and styles and create what in their eyes, is the perfect doll. It's also nice to appreciate a doll exactly the way it is without making any alterations to its appearance. Ultimately, it's all up to the doll owner's decision on what they do with their dolls, and it shouldn't matter to anyone else so long as that person is happy! It's best to just remember that everyone has different tastes and not put anyone down for something that they like.

Now that that's been said, what do you all think? Do you prefer to keep your dolls stock or do you like to customize? If you customize your dolls, do you only change a couple of things or do you make your dolls beyond recognition? What are your reasons for keeping your dolls stock / customizing? I'd love to know, so please feel free to comment and discuss!

Pullip Sailor Moon: Announcement Date and First Impression

The much anticipated Sailor Moon doll, which has already been released here in Japan, will have an official US announcement of her release is expected in just days! Some time around June 10th, a date will be given as to when she will be available for pre-order/purchase by JPGroove. Unfortunately, rumor has it that unlike with the Japanese release, Pullip Sailor moon will not be coming with a little plush version of her feline mentor and companion, Luna. it's a little bit disappointing in a way, as you can't have Sailor Moon without trusty Luna by her side to help give her confidence and guidance!

Personally, I'm on the fence about Pullip Sailor Moon. I've been a huge fan of the anime since the age of five, and I love the manga and am excited for the anime reboot. That part of me really really makes me want to like this doll, but much to my dismay, I find myself to be underwhelmed over this Pullip. No, it's not just because she doesn't come with a plush Luna, but I feel like that her design was poorly executed. I can't seem to get over her wig. The way it's styled seems sloppy, especially her buns. The bright yellow color of it doesn't look so nice to me, either. I think it would have looked better in a more natural blonde color. It just looks cheap and like it's bad quality, in my bluntly honest opinion. 

I also am not a fan of the material that they used for her skirt and the bow and brooch on the front of her sailor uniform, either, or of her boots. They look flimsy and like they wrinkle and crease easily. I do, however, really like her earrings. That's pretty uncommon for a Pullip to come with! She also has a very pretty and versatile faceup! Overall, I think that they could have really done better and I don't think I'm going to be adding her to my collection. We'll see though, maybe some owner photos will be able to change my mind. 

Sources: 

http://pullipsandjunk.com/2014/05/24/pullip-sailor-moon-is-not-a-bandai-exclusive/

http://www.pullipstyle.com/resource/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=38023

Dal Sentimental Noon: Review

Dressed as a cute little clown with a red and white theme, Dal Sentimental Noon is a very eye-catching doll! At first, I thought she was based on a pierrot doll, but it turns out she is actually part of the Snow White series from back in 2012 and is supposed to be one of the seven dwarfs! (I wonder which one she's supposed to be? Happy? Possibly Dopey? Or maybe she represents one of the dwarfs from the Japanese version of Snow White.) Either way, there is no denying how cute she is! Even my own husband couldn't resist wanting her, and so we landed up buying her as his first doll! Thankfully, my husband was okay with me taking pictures and writing a review on her here!

Dal Sentimental Noon Comes With:

- Jester Hat

- Clown mask

- Ruffled pinstripe blouse with corset

- Red and white skirt with sequin detailing

- Tulle petticoat with lace trimming

- Red and white striped stockings

- Red and white ankle-strapped platform shoes

- Marionette

- Dal Sentimental Noon's trading card

- Doll stand

Pros:

-  Lovely red wig!

- Eye chips are a pretty deep purple!

- Nice faceup! She has silver eye shadow in her crease and black painted on lashes, scarlet blush, and salmon pink lips!

- Stock outfit is nicely made! It's pretty unlikely that it will tear or come undone.

- Her clown mask is really fun! You can place it around her hat, have her wear it over her face, or around her neck! It give you various posing options!

- Her marionette is an adorable and fun accessory!

- Great price! 

Cons:

- Very frizzy and messy wig. It was in pretty bad condition upon removing her from the box and took a lot of anti-frizz serum and combing to make it look nice. (May vary from doll to doll.)

- Her legs seem to be weak at the knees. She can't stand with her legs straight and bend under her weight. (May vary from doll to doll.)

- Her hat can mess up her hair a bit when putting it on or taking it off. It also doesn't have anything to keep it in place so it can fall off easily when moving or posing her.

Neutral:

- Her shoes are too big for her and her feet can slide out of them a bit, but they generally seem to stay on well enough and don't fall right off her feet.

- the chains on her marionette seem a little flimsy, but shouldn't break off unless you tug at them too hard.

The Verdict:

Dal Sentimental Noon is highly worth having! If you are a Dal lover, you surely need to add her to your collection if you haven't already! She's so precious and endearing, that it's hard not to smile when looking at her! There are also so many fun ways to pose her with the accessories that she comes with! Also, as far as Dals and Pullips go, she's a very good price! You can find her on pullipstyle.com listed for $98, or on amazon for even less! (Listings range from $55 to $75.) 

Pictures of Peppermint, my husband's Dal Sentimental Noon:

Dal Heart Macaron: Review

Every time I look at Parfait, my Dal Heart Macaron, a feeling of nostalgia washes over me. She brings me back to when I was just first discovering the world of Pullip dolls and the rest of the Pullip family. It wasn't very long ago that I began collecting (just a few months back, actually) , but my doll family has grown exponentially since then, and it all started with the darling Heart Macaron. Because of that, she has a special place in my heart!

 Dal Heart Macaron was released back in 2012 as a collaboration doll with Mitsukazu Mihara and the ever popular lolita brand that caused a boom in the sweet lolita trend, Angelic Pretty. Needless to say, they really whipped up something sweet when they came up with her design! Her stock is based off of Angelic Pretty's Decoration Dream OP in yellow. A beautiful illustration of her wearing the dress was featured on the cover of the Gothic & Lolita Bible volume 42!

Dal Heart Macaron Comes With:

- Headband with ruffles, ribbon, buttons, and macaron ornaments

- Dress modeled after Angelic Pretty's Decoration Dream in yellow

- Light pink opaque knee high socks with whipped cream and strawberries printed up along the sides and ribbons printed on the knees

- A pair of white gloves with ribbons and pink heart-shaped buttons at the cuffs

- A pair of purple strapped shoes

- Mini Whip Bear

- Purse that's made to look like a multi-layered cake with cherries and beading

- Pink picnic blanket

- Dal Heart Macaron's trading card

- Doll stand

Pros:

- Cute simple faceup with pink painted lids! Painted teeth also makes her look like she's smiling!

- Her eye chips have small hearts painted on them!

-  She comes with quite a few accessories for a Dal and they're all very cute!

- Whip Bear is slightly poseable with movable arms and legs!

- Stock is quite well-made and not likely to fall apart or become damaged. Macaron charms are also sewn on well!

- Bendable band helps keep her headband in place!

- Wig is a pretty pink with blue streaks!

- Wig netting doesn't show through! (May vary from doll to doll.)

- Shoes stay on her feet quite well!

Cons:

- Her gloves are small and her hands can get caught in the cuffs when trying to put them on.

-  Shoe straps can be a little hard to buckle around her ankles.

- Although cute, her bag isn't very functional. The zipper works, but the inside is filled with stuffing to help keep it's shape, making it unusable.

- In my opinion, her hair is too long. It goes past her feet and if you have her standing on the mat she comes with, it kind of sticks to it.

Neutral:

- The front and back of her skirt are sewn together around her legs. It doesn't make it easy to dress  her in different outfits, but it's most likely that way to showcase the design of the dress better.

- Her wig isn't as wavy or as nicely styled as shown in her stock photo, but still cute regardless.

The Verdict:

Dal Heart Macaron is incredibly sweet looking and oh so adorable! While some may not be a fan of the painted on teeth, I personally think it gives her a nice and cheerful look! You will guaranteed love her if you are a fan of the sweet lolita look and Angelic Pretty's designs, or if you just love all things kawaii! She's a little pricey, but that's to be expected with a collaboration doll, and I say she's well worth the price since she does come with quite a few props and accessories! 

Pictures of Parfait, my Dal Heart Macaron:

My New Doll Set-Up!

My collection continues to grow as my space for my dolls continues to dwindle! My husband and I just recently put up some shelves to help with what will most likely be a never ending battle of making room for them, especially since I have a few dolls on their way to me as of right now (Pullip Kirsche, Pullip Snow White, and Dal Huge Cinnamoroll for those who may be curious) and many more on my wishlist! I find it so hard to stop building up my collection even further. It's like once you start, you just can't get enough!  I felt it would be best to put all my Dals up on the shelves since they're a bit shorter than the Pullip dolls and were being hidden behind them. Heck, some of my Pullips block my other Pullip dolls from view! (Pullip Misako, I'm looking at you... blocking poor Hannah like that!) I may have to find more ways I can rearrange them so that way they can all shine on display without being overshadowed by another doll, but for now, this is an improvement!

Isul Beary Fairy Gosomi!

 Note: These images are NOT mine! I'm only using these since they are the only available photos of Isul Gosomi so far.  


It seems that a new Beary Fairy doll is set to be released this July! His name is Isul Beary Fairy Gosomi, and I'm already head over heels in love with him! The Beary Fairy series started back in 2011-2012, so he's the first new Beary Fairy doll release in a while!

 From what I can tell, he is very beautifully designed! He's got an adorable plush bear costume with light brown fur and pastel purple and blue patches of fur on his arms and legs! Over his bear suit is a baby blue shirt decorated with polka dots and sweets with a small picture of him printed on the front! It seems that he also comes with a cute pastel bag adorned with bows and a cupcake decal to match his sweet theme!  He also has the prettiest violet eyes and lovely blonde hair that really compliment his whole look! I'm beary (excuse the pun) excited about this doll, as I have Dal Dalcomi (released in 2012) and had missed out on Pullip Kiyomi, so I really hope to add Gosomi to my doll family! He is currently available for pre-order at pullipstyle.com and is priced at $109.95. If you are interested in buying him, follow the link here!