A VERY interesting Pullip release is scheduled for May 2011, pre-ordering period starting October 1st. Limited to 300 pieces, a Pullip based on glamour model (“gravure idol”) Rina Akiyama. Akiyama is – wiki blurb following – known from an appearance in two “Kamen Rider” series as well as a cameo appearance in “Metal Gear Solid [...]
Two cuties for September, and a completion of the police set with hunk Wayne and his awesome goggles – and _leather_ face mask (Dr. Lecter, is that you..?). Am I the only one finding the police trio a bit.. kinky? Hm. Anyway, besides the goggles and what seems to actually be a decent Tae stock [...]
Kenji has more, scroll a little and you’ll find them. The Pullip is a police officer called Melissa. I am probably not the only one thinking Beressa redesigned (Beressa prototype vs original WWII SS uniform, images credit goes to tikistitch). Melissa’s uniform is definitely a lot more acceptable, but I personally find promo pics like [...]
The July Groove dolls release is yet an other fashion collab, this time with classical lolita brand Innocent World. Even though I’m not a fan of costume fashion, I have to say I quite like these! Check the Byul’s dress..!
Gotta love dealers who have a loose trigger.. ;) No information yet, estimated release date is July (according to the Groove blog). So, is the doll to the left a Dal, a Byul, or a long-haired boy… Isul? Thoughts? I don’t think the eye shape matches any of the current dolls.. :/
Meet Salas (or Saras?), Satti and Vati (relying on Google translator) Sarasu, SattiDal and Wati.
Groove updated their website today. If you click the “English” banner, you are redirected to www.junplanningusa.com – which explains things about the confusing “if Jun Planning is bankrupt, why is JP still the distributor of the dolls in the US?”. The Japanese site is awesome, packed with information. The English speaking website sadly doesn’t date [...]