Pullip Nahh Ato: Review

Nahh Ato's really special to me because she was an anniversary gift from my husband. I've always thought she was a very pretty doll and had my eye on her before he had bought her for me, so I was beyond elated to finally be able to include her into my collection! Currently, she's the oldest doll I own, having been released back in 2006. She is also my first Jun Planning doll! (Jun Planning is the company that had previously held the rights to Pullip dolls before Groove.) Despite being such an old doll and being sold out, she still can be easily purchased from ebay or amazon for a very reasonable price!

Pullip Nahh Ato Comes With:

- Chain headpiece

- Head scarf made from see-through material with a star and musical note motif

- Choker

- A pair of gloves

- Bralette

- Matching harem pants made with the same material as the scarf

- Magic lamp made of plastic

-  Plush lounge cushion

- Pullip Nahh Ato's trading card

- Metal doll stand

Pros:

- Beautiful raven black wig! It's styled in a cute ponytail with braids. The wig netting doesn't show through, either! (May vary from doll to doll.)

- Her eye chips are blue and green, which contrasts nicely with her skin.

- She has a very unique skin tone! There are only a handful of official release Pullip dolls with a dark complexion. She really adds some diversity!

-  She has a gorgeous faceup consisting mostly of nude colors on her lips and cheeks and a bright pop of turquoise eye shadow in her crease. She also has thick brown straight eyebrows that thin out towards the ends.

- She has lovely dangling earrings! It's not very common for Pullip dolls to come with pierced ears, so this is a very unique detail! They seem to be durable and not likely to break so long as you don't pull at them.

- Her stock outfit is very pretty with nice detailing! Her top is fitted very well and doesn't slide around like I had expected it to. Her pants are a little loose, but stay on well for the most part.

- The lounge cushion is cute and very soft! I really like that she came with her own piece of furniture, too! That's really different and not so common with newer Pullip releases! Her lamp is also really adorable too and a unique prop!

- There are absolutely no issues with her body, which came as a huge surprise for me, as she has a Type 3 body. There are no broken wrists or cracking anywhere on her! (May vary from doll to doll.)

- Easy to find and reasonably priced for an older doll! You can find listings of her priced from $155-$180. 

Cons:

- Her headpiece is very fragile, so be warned. It fell apart on me twice, but luckily I had some gold jump rings and was able to replace the ones that it came with and repaired it. I would also be careful with her chain belt, just to be safe. 

- Her headpiece can also get caught in her hair if you aren't careful.

- Her hair is pretty frizzy  and the strands that frame her face are messy.

- Type 3 body. While I don't have any issues with my own  Nahh Ato's body, it's still likely that other Nahh Ato dolls will face the common issues that occur with this body type.

- It's really hard to place her on her stand. The part that is supposed to grip around her waist is too big for her and unlike the stands that most Pullip dolls come with now, she comes with a metal stand with a sleek and somewhat slippery surface. This paired along with her lack of shoes causes her to slip a lot and it takes awhile to get her to get her positioned on it just right.

Neutral:

-  Like most older Pullip dolls, she has a shiny face. This may bother some people, but I don't think it particularly detracts from her beauty.

- She doesn't come with any shoes. I really wish she came with some flats or some crackowes. I think that would have been nice, but it's not that big of an issue.

- Her stock material is somewhat thin, but shouldn't really rip or tear too easily.

-She can't close her eyes. The older Type 3 dolls can only wink, but can't keep her eyes closed. The only problem with this is that if you want to take a picture of her with her eyes shut, you can't.

The Verdict:

I love Nahh Ato very much! She's so gorgeous and I'm personally so glad to have her! There isn't another Pullip doll quite like her so I believe she's completely worth getting! If you are looking into getting her, I advise you to get her as soon as you can before the cheaper listings of her become unavailable, otherwise you may have to wait awhile to find another good deal on her. 

Pictures of Lotus, My Pullip Nahh Ato:

Byul Rhiannon: Review

I'm not the biggest fan of Byul and there are very few that I find to be cute. Most pictures of her that I have seen don't seem to quite paint her in the most flattering of ways, but I have heard people say that she just doesn't have a face that photographs well, so when my husband had won Byul Rhiannon (who, by the way, is a limited edition of 2,000) in an auction, I was a bit curious as to what she would look like in person. When she had finally arrived, I still didn't know quite what to make of her. It wasn't until my husband had unbound her from her packaging that I began to see her charm! She really does have a sort of endearing and babyish look to her!

Byul Rhiannon Comes With:

- Lace hat with feather and ball chain embellishments

- Steampunk mask that straps around her ears and ties at the back of her head

- Dog tags

- Fake black leather top with two golden belts and sleeves lined with organza

-  Striped arm warmers

- Sheer, ruffled pants made from organza (?)

- A golden bag with studs and functioning zipper

- Umbrella

-  Gold painted platform shoes

- Byul Rhiannon's trading card

- Doll stand

- Limited Edition Certificate

Pros:

- Cute, subtle orange faceup and uniquely painted lashes!

- Very affordable price!

- She has beautiful bright orange eye chips that really stand out!

- She comes with a lot of accessories that you can use to change up her look a bit!

- Her parasol is functional and can open and close easily! The rod is also sturdy and made of metal!

- Shoes have a strap across the ankle that help keep her shoes on her feet and prevent them from falling off!

- Eye mechs work well! No stiffness when moving them from left to right! (May vary from doll to doll.)

Cons:

- There are lots of loose threads that are hanging off of her stock outfit and it kind of gives it a sloppy appearance, in my opinion. This also may make the material prone to unraveling, so it would be best to be careful with that.

- Her dog tags are a pain to put on, being so tiny. You may land up spending a lot of time trying to pick up and string her tags back onto the chain before you manage to actually put it on her.

- Her body is very loose and floppy. (May vary from doll to doll.)

- Her wig is frizzy and gets frizzy easily and constantly needs fixing every time you try to pose her.

Neutral:

- While the zipper is functional on her bag, it's filled with stuffing and cannot be used to store things in unless you choose to remove it, but then it would loose it's plush appearance.

- It's a hassle trying to pose her with her parasol open.

The Verdict:

If you're a fan of Byul and steampunk fashion, I think she'd be worth getting. Despite her being limited edition, she's priced cheaply and you can find her on amazon for under $100, which is a pretty amazing deal considering all that she comes with too! However, her overall stock outfit can seem like a bit too much for some and can be overwhelming and even a bit frustrating to deal with, so keep that in mind before purchasing her.

Pictures of Tourmaline, my husband's Byul Rhiannon:

Pullip Kiyomi: Review

After so long of not being available anywhere, listings of Pullip Kiyomi began popping up one by one like daisies on ebay and amazon! Even PullipStyle has her available for preorder right now! I've always liked Kiyomi and had wished to buy her but she was never available, and I figured I'd never get her with her being such a popular doll and that I would just have to forever admire her in pictures (a bit over-dramatic, considering she isn't even a sold out doll yet), but I suppose miracles do happen! Having her in person, I can see why she's the favorite of the Beary Fairy Series! 

Pullip Kiyomi Comes With:

- Plush bunny hood

- Pink bunny scarf

- Baby blue polka dotted top

- Multi-layered halter dress made from netted material

- Pink terry cloth scarf with purple bunnies

- Fleece polka dot hoodie with a functional zipper on the hood

- Pink terry cloth shorts

- Beige polka dot knee high socks

- A pair of plush slippers

- Pullip Kiyomi's Trading Card

- Doll Stand

Pros:

- Simple, versatile faceup! She has thick straight eyebrows that give her a sweet and friendly look, brown, pink,and white eye shadow, honey colored lashes, and soft pink blush and lips!

- Her glittery gold eye chips are stunning!

- Her wig is very soft and wavy and is a beautiful mix of golden brown and blonde! Really easy to manage and very little frizz!

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

- Bunny hood is so soft and the bendable ears are fun to pose! It's also really easy to remove and put back onto her head, unlike with Dal Dalcomi's hood.

- Entire stock outfit is extremely cute! She can also wear it in different ways! For example, you can untie the ribbon that ties around her neck and tuck the top part of her dress under her skirt and keep her blue top on her, or you can remove the dress entirely and have her in her shorts and her top with her scarf tied around her hair, or have her wear her hoodie with it!

- No chance of stock outfit staining her!

- Perfect working eye mechs! (May vary from doll to doll.)

- Type 4 body!

Cons:

-  The material for the dress is very thin and can rip and tear.

Neutral: 

- Her joints squeak and creak when you bend them, but it's tolerable enough to deal with. (May vary from doll to doll.)

The Verdict:

I highly, highly recommend Kiyomi to both new collectors and veteran collectors that don't have her already! She's beautiful and is just about perfect with how easily manageable she is! Fans of the fairy kei style will adore her, and even if you aren't fond of fairy kei fashion, she's a very versatile doll that would look great in almost anything you put her in! If you decide to buy her, you won't be sorry!

Pictures of Lavender, my Pullip Kiyomi:

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:

Pullip Snow White: Review

It took me awhile to realize that I actually wanted Pullip Snow White. I have always seen her around while shopping for dolls, and I'd always glance and her and think to myself how cute she was, only to pass her up. Well, I finally came around to getting her, but not without any trouble. It's a bit of a long story, but I basically had originally bought her off of amazon.com, but the seller landed up messaging me saying that they had lost her, and gave me a full refund. After that, I tried looking elsewhere and found a listing on Ebay that I felt was reasonably priced enough, only to get a message from that seller telling me that they didn't ship to APO addresses despite them not specifying that in their listing, and I got my money back from them. Just when I thought getting her just wasn't going to happen, lo and behold, Pullip Style had brought her back in stock, and for much less than what I was originally going to spend on her! So I bought her from there and of course, being as reliable as they are, they shipped her out fast and she arrived within a week! While I went through a lot of hassle for her, I'm so glad I didn't give up on her, because she truly is a lovely doll!

Pullip Snow White Comes With:

- Adjustable bow headband

- An apple shaped purse with beading and embroidery and a beaded handle

- Red and white dress complete with puffed sleeves, frills, lace, beading, ribbon threading and bows

- White tights

- Red pumps with and ankle strap

- Pullp Snow White's trading card

- Doll stand

Pros:

- Her faceup is much more unique than I thought it would be! She has red, brown, and green eye shadow, with lots of brown lashes and subtle streaks of silver lashes painted along the bottom half  her eyes. I never would have thought of using all of those colors together, but it works and looks nice. She also has rosy cheeks and  red lips that have just the right amount of color to them, not too sheer or too overwhelming.

- Her lids are painted a nice reddish-brown color that matches her red eye shadow!

- Her eye chips have a lot going lots of detail. They appear to be blue with lots of gray streaks surrounding the pupil and have yellow and white dots and lines painted on them to simulate the look of shine. It gives her a lively look!

- Her wig is such a pretty ebony and her curls are so cute! It's also very soft!

-  Her stock outfit and accessories have so many intricate details on them and are very opulent! They're definitely suited for a princess!

- Her shoes fit pretty well and don't slip or fall off!

- Type 4 body!

- Perfect working eye mechs that don't get stuck and aren't stiff! (May vary from doll to doll.)

Cons:

- Her stock has a lot of little pieces that can possibly fall off and get lost, so it would be a good idea to handle her stock as gently as possible.

Neutral:

-  Her wig has some frizz, but nowhere near as bad as most people tend to say. I was expecting it to be full-on frizz fest, like with Pullip Hannah's wig. I may have gotten lucky with that.

- There is some wig netting showing through, which is normally a bad thing, but you have to look really hard to see it, since it blends in very well with her wig. 

The Verdict:

Pullip Snow White is definitely a winner in my eyes! Though she does not look exactly like the Snow White most of us are familiar with, she is just as fair and beautiful! She has a very sweet and kind look that's perfect for the character she represents! Whether or not you are a fan of the story of Snow White, there is no denying how stunning she is! If you're planning on getting her, I highly recommend going through PullipStyle to buy her, because she's much more affordable there compared to the listings you might find on amazon and ebay.

Pictures of Scarlette, my Pullip Snow White:

Isul Nekoneko Maomao: Review

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:

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: