Pre-orders are now open (and start just over $100) for the two known Pullips that are to be released from the Neon Genesis Evangelion series (NGE).

“I was born to ride Eva, I have nothing else — Feel like so.”

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Pre-orders have just opened up for Sanrio’s third and final (known) installment with Jun Planning … Dal Cinnamoroll!

“Would I be able to fly if I flapped these large ears? I can, because I’m Cinnamon!”

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You may have heard already about the custom kokeshi show that’s going on at Subtext from 11/3 through 12/17 of this year, but if you haven’t I’m cordially inviting you to get out from under that rock where you’ve lately taken up residence. The show is the brainchild of Christina Conway whose own two-kokeshi collection and desire for “more feminine, positive images and varied art styles [for] toys” formed the impetus of the project. The result is a hybrid of doll and vinyl toy cultures that I’ve yet to stumble upon and some of the pieces are truly amazing.

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[automatic translation from the japanese]

CWC limited NEOBURAISU Odekake Kimono Musume.

Retro modern clothes very well, “Roh KIMO DEKAKE your daughter.”

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Petworks has a new collection for Momoko. 2 new dolls and an assortment of cute fashions. Check it out for yourself at The Petworks Website

The dolls prices are 19,000 yen

You can imagine my excitement a few weeks ago when I found this Hell Babies stationary set on sale for $4.49. I bought it immediately, of course! The pictures will take you to their Flickr pages if you click them, I uploaded huge scans so you can play with the graphics if you like, I know there’s a huge shortage of Junko Mizuno images online, for some reason. My real reason for scanning them was that, knowing myself, I would never use the stuff if I didn’t - it’s just how I am.

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