OK - this one looks really promising! Check out the little skull and crossbones on the Gray Cowboy Boots. And who can resist a nice pair of MJ’s? Bloomers? Ballet Flats? Cute Cute Cute!

In three colorways. Our fav is the black set. Striped tights and fishnets! Sign me up!!!

[automatic translation from the japanese]

Charming Parisian cancan dancer, KANKANKYATTO.
Long hair and blue danced to the high leg kick and should Showtime beginning.
Chest with a small bell to sound, opens the mind to dance shows.

Piece of the dough purple satin and black lace DOTTOCHURU dapperly design to the bad weather.
Bell is accented with small breasts.
Piece hem on the back of the pink race lavishly garnished, KANKANKYATTO nice添えますadd color to dance.
Hem dress with a transparent rubber, so Bryce hands make the illustrations as it may pose.
Hairstyle is a much deeper blue knee-length straight to Long.
切りそろえたfringe is charming.
Superior will face type, the skin is a natural skin type.

Release date: May 2008 released
Sales price: 10,290 yen (tax included)

The famous Junie Moon event “Variety Fair” will be starting soon at gallery LELE!
There will be many of one-of-a-kind custom Blythe and dresses made by famous doll customizers, and event limited dresses will be available for purchase, too! All items are handmade and in limited quantities! Come to gallery LELE to get these fabulous items!

[Participating artists (in random order)]
CHERRY MERRY MUFFIN, Ragazza & Jam Fancy, @nai+Korisu Factory(LW DOLLS), Euro Trash Fashions, salon de monbon, Atelier Matin, Daisy-D & Honey Drops, H*EM, MIELE DOLCE, chic*rin+Uran, (SS+R)P, kobana_sweet_graphic, Annie’s+Special toy box, by.echo*, vanilla*latte(Rico*), Aketsun!, Strawberry*House, Kinoko Juice, Ikasama*Cabaret, *Ohariko Club*, Kogumaza, BUBUJOJO, Leo/Poupee Mecanique.

[Duration]
April 1, 2008 ~ April 13, 2008

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For those of you who live in New York - here is an event not to be missed! I’m tempted to hop on a bus or train to see this spectacle for myself! Wow!!!

LILLIPUT ~my little friends
by Theatre ALFORT

gallery hanahou

April 10 - May 14 2008
** opening reception ** April 10 , 6-9pm

Japanese avant-garde art collective ALFORT transform gallery hanahou into an enchanting wonderland, starring the iconic doll Blythe.

“Lilliput ~ my little friends” is a scene from the imaginary Lilliput ballet, in which you, the hero or heroine of the story, fall into a deep sleep and are whisked away to a foreign land. You awake to find yourself on the shore of unconsciousness in this immersive installation of dreams, fantasy, and memory. The exhibit will also feature digital and watercolor artwork by Naito Yamada.

Please join the artists for an opening reception Thursday, April 10, 6-9 pm. [RSVP here]

About ALFORT
Formed in 2005, the avant-garde art collective ALFORT creates artwork around the concept of a fantastical balled company whose productions star the fashion doll Blythe. The five members of ALFORT are Aya Fujimoto, Miyuki Odani, caolu, chai, and Naito Yamada.

About Naito Yamada
Manga artist and ALFORT creative director Naito Yamada’s artwork expresses her unique perception of everyday life. Different from traditional Japanese magna, Yamada’s work is created for an adult audience, and her many publications have found popularity among multiple generations. Yamada usually creates her artwork entirely digitally, but for this show, she has used watercolor to paint over digital prints for one-of-a-kind pieces.

CWC announced today the new Blythe doll that was an adaptation of the 2007 Beauty Contest Winner “Precious Candy’s Mushroom”. It’ll be an SBL mold and a CWC special edition.As CWC announces:

The team was lead by junior high school student, and her award-winning doll “Mushroom” is about to be released as an official CWC produced limited edition Blythe doll!Neo Blythe “Precocious Candy’s Mushroom” lives in a forest, and wears her favorite balloon skirt with a vivid mushroom print.The original “Mushroom”’s hair color was a mixture of orange and brown, but we changed her hair color to bright red to radiate her unique style!Her red hair and cute freckles make her look super cheerful and friendly!Her face is Superior and skin type is Natural skin.

Well… Hmmm…. Well….

Um - not really sure what to think of this doll… Is it the poor photography? The washed out hair? Upon closer inspection it looks like her hair is a 2 tone mix - perhaps it might be pretty?

The blue front facing chips don’t do it for me… She does look like she has pretty face coloring on the side glancing photo.  The dress is a huge disappointment. I was worried for a second when I saw the sketch for this doll - I had been wanting to do an extravagant lolita dress at some point with the Carousel fabric that I have for SqueakyMonkey. I guess we’ll have to see pictures from collectors… Perhaps she has hidden potential.

I was completely wrong about my feelings about Angelica Eve. She is a real beauty.

Here she is with some Photoshop adjustments…