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!
Before, I hadn't really thought anything of Isul. Upon starting my collection, I only really cared about Pullip and Dal and wasn't too interested in any of the male dolls. Recently though, I had decided to take a closer look at Isul, and I found that I actually really liked him! He actually has quite the pretty face that has a sort of feminine quality to it. I figured that his androgynous looks would be versatile and that he could look really cute in both male and female styles! So, with a new opinion on him, I decided to look into buying my very first Isul doll. With a little help, I had landed up choosing Isul Nekoneko Maomao! I don't think I could have picked a more perfect Isul for my first one! I'm so happy with him, that I definitely plan to include more Isul dolls in my collection! I've already spotted a few that I really want!
Isul Nekoneko Maomao Comes With:
- Furry coat with patches and functional zipper
-Nekomimi hood with safety pins pierced through it and polka dot material lining the inside of it
- 4 tops: 1 red and white long sleeved shirt, 1 black and white sleeveless shirt, 1 black shirt that says Cat Boy on it, and 1 red T-shirt
- A chain necklace with a star and cat charm hanging from it
- Denim shorts
- A pair of polka dotted shorts
- Chain belt with cat tail
- 1 pair of black and white striped socks
- 1 pair of polka dotted socks
- White boots with black soles
- A pair of red framed glasses with black stripes on the band
- Isul Nekoneko Maomao's trading card
- Doll stand
Pros:
-! He comes with so much Lots of clothes and accessories allow you to mix and match! - Glasses stay on well and fit nicely on his face!
- His wig is very soft and smooth and very manageable!
- No wig netting showing through! (May vary from doll to doll.) - Awesome silver eye chips!
-Coat is very fluffy and soft! The functional zipper is a nice touch.
- Hood is not attached to the coat and has two holes so you could wrap it around his head and have him wear it on its own! - Eye mechs work perfectly! They can open and close easily and move side to side! (May vary from doll to doll)
- Boots stay put on his feet!
Cons:
- The button on his shorts isn't sewn on well. It can easily fall off and it's really small and easy to lose. - The hook that's on his shorts latches on to a loop made of thread that can come undone easily. If it does come undone, his shorts have a tendency to slip off. - His shirts are made from thin material that may tear easily or get holes in them. - His shirts can stain his body. I noticed while redressing my doll that his shoulders and arms were slightly tinted red from his sleeves.
Neutral:
- His body is really stiff at the joints. It makes it a little hard to pose him, but it's possible they can loosen up over time. - His eyebrows are a little odd looking, but it's not something I particularly mind.
The Verdict:
I definitely think that Isul Nekoneko Maomao makes a great Isul doll, especially for those who are looking into buying one for the first time! He is a little expensive, but keep in mind that he comes with a lot, even more than most Pullip dolls do, so I feel the price is justified. It's really great for dressing him up or even using his extra clothes and accessories on other dolls! If you're thinking about getting him, go for it, because he's a very popular doll and it would be best to get him before he becomes sold out!
Pictures of Tobias, My Isul Nekoneko Maomao:
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!
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!
Here they are, my lovely girls! It was a bit difficult for me to get a picture of all of them together, as they all take up most of the space that I have on my large dresser! I'm going to need to find other ways to display them soon... ^^; It's too bad that some of them are being blocked from view, but starting from the back from left to right we have Little Pullip Sea Police Marilyn, Dal Heart Macaron (Parfait), Dal Maretti (Camille), Dal Dalcomi (Plum), Pullip Varele (Estelle), Pullip Alice Du Jardin Mint Version (Alice), Pullip Tiphona (Fiona), Pullip Sfoglia (Primrose), Pullip Hannah (Marron), Dal Milch (Aria), Dal Sakura (Himeko), Pullip Tokidoki Lunarosa (Dahlia), Pullip Akemi (Hanabi), and Pullip Bonita (Helena)! Soon I will have both Pullip Midori Fukuzawa and Pullip Misako Aoki too, and I also preordered Pullip Tokidoki x Hello Kitty Violetta! So I'm really excited for them!
As you may be able to tell, I'm a huge fan of both Dal and Pullip! I most certainly favor them over all of the others in the Pullip family, though are a couple of Taeyang and Isul dolls that interest me (such as Isul Nekoneko Maomao, Isul Milk Tea, Taeyang Lead, and Taeyang Mad Hatter Du Jardin). I don't know if I'll be getting them anytime soon as there are so many Pullips and Dals that I currently have on my wishlist, but maybe somewhere down the road they'll be included in my collection. I have a feeling Isul will be joining my doll family much sooner than Taeyang will, though, as I think he's way more adorable (probably because he has such a feminine look to him and because he looks extremely cute in dresses too)! As far as Byul goes.... I'm not so sure about her yet. I haven't seen a Byul that just made me have to get her so far, same goes for Yeolume... We'll see though. Who are your favorites out of the Pullip family, and what do you love most about them?
Hi! I'm Desirae and I have been sucked into the world of Pullips and Dals only just recently (almost 3 months ago). Before then, I hadn't even known they existed, but now I have a growing collection of thirteen dolls total and one Little Pullip, with three more on the way (I actually have to thank the Ever After High dolls for that. If it hadn't been for them I most likely would have never found out about Pullip and Dal, interestingly enough)! At first, I thought only one or two would suffice, but as you can see, I was wrong about that. ^^; I can't help but keep wanting more and more!
While I'm still starting out and am not an expert on these dolls, I would absolutely love to share my love of them on here and provide as much information as I can about the dolls I have come to own through reviews, and maybe somewhere down along the line, share my successes (or possibly even failures) of customizing dolls, from re-wigging to trying to create an original doll using a MIO kit. I would also very much love to talk to others who also share a love for these dolls! So please stick around, and if you're reading, don't be a stranger and voice how much you heart Pullip, or any doll in the Pullip family!
