Italian Doll Convention (IDC) / Possibly upcoming sybarite and exclusive Sybarite doll, Seance

Hi everyone,

The IDC took place last weekend in Milan, Italy, and I must say even though conventions are still a very new thing for me (convention number two for me was this year's Paris Fashion doll festival) I definitely feel like including this event in my travel list for next year. It seems like a very well organized event with a wide range of dolls being featured and most importantly for me, Superdoll really had fantastic offerings both last year (exclusive doll Poltergeist, exclusive Salon fashions, raffle for a LE 2 table centerpiece doll names Velvet, Preview of "Domina") and this year.

I think some people did not go for the same reason as me, which is that the organizers were not able to confirm whether or not Superdoll was going to participate until pretty late when people already got into trouble with reserving spots for the convention and planning days off.

Anyway, I guess mistakes are there to learn from them and this year, there was an exclusive gown which looks like a very chic brocade-style fabric number"folded" in the front (no picture to share here, sorry) as well as a LE 2 doll as table centerpiece again (red, short curly hair with a green gown decorated with sequins and chains, called Alora- no picture either, sorry, I hope I'll be able to share one soon).

There are pictures however of the beautiful exclusive doll called Seance. I am not 100% sure but the LE is supposed to be 20 and I hear there was no mad fight for the dolls. If this is true, it's another very good reason to go next year (unless so many people decide to go that the situation changes drastically). I like her but not so much that I have to hunt her down on the secondary market. here are some links:

http://dollobservers.com/photo/seance-superdoll-idc-salesroom-2013-exclusive?context=album&albumId=5159573%3AAlbum%3A162475

http://dollobservers.com/photo/seance-idc-2013-exclusive-close-up?context=album&albumId=5159573%3AAlbum%3A162475

Finally, a special highlight was the opportunity to preview four prototypes (or, as I heard, three prototypes and a production model) of the upcoming Sybarite collection. From what I heard, there were four dolls in green, yelloe, pink and blue with Mohair wigs and themes inspired by the last Chalk White doll collection. Apparently the doll observers page was the only one allowed to take pictures of one of these dolls, she is suppsoed to be the production model for the next upcoming doll in June 2013, but I'm not responsible for spreading false rumours here, ok? ;-)

http://dollobservers.com/photo/albums/exclusive-sybarite-prototype-doll-photos

W Club Exclusive Victoire Roux doll for 2013: Monte Carlo

So, this is the second of the five W club exclusive dolls for 2013 (the first was Poppy Parker). I think I would really have liked this doll if she did not have these funny ruffles on her skirt (too much happening on this skirt for my taste) and no blue eyeshadow. I think blue eyeshadow can work in a few cases bust mostly, it just doesn't.
I really like her red hair and the screening on this doll looks very sassy. I also like the beauty mark and the fact that she comes with such a dramatic coat and a martini glass (not in these pictures). But for now, she is not enough to get my off my fixation on 16" dolls ;)

The following two photos are not my own photos but the official promotional images by Integrity Toys

Some beauty shots for Numina Ajuma

Hi everyone,

I am hoping to practice my skills in photographing Ajuma by practicing ;) Here are some photos I took of her recently in assortments of Sybarite clothing and wigs. Unfortunately I still have the feeling she is so much prettier in person....

Superdoll new release for Acquired Wealth "Chrome Orchid"

Superdoll recently released a few new designs in their "Acquired wealth" line which is their line of jewelry. This is a brooch from the collection called "Chrome Orchid", modeled by Couture Swallow. She is wearing the vest from "Will" and the pants from Sybarite Karma along with the platinum wig from the Godiva Sequel set. Most of the latest Acquired Wealth items are still available from www.superfrock.com except for one necklace which was called Crescent and exactly the same necklace that sybarite gateau came with.

Fashion Royalty Nippon Misaki and Amelie "Promenade" new for 2013

I am very happy to see that this line is back after two years but like many others whose opinions I read on the internet, I am waiting for a more original new release. I guess if you are new to Misaki these are nice entry dolls even if the price is rather high with 130 000 Yen. Both Misaki (red head) and Amelie (blond) are  alimited edition of 300 dolls and available exclusively from Japanese doll dealers. Maybe I should post some pictures of my Misakis to get back into the swing of things and remember the original designs that I own and love!

This is not my photo but Integrity toy's promotional image.