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I have been a bit overwhelmed with work lately and haven't had the energy to post anything. However, I will try to be more active and post at least once a week from now on. I have some photos that I want to share, so I don't think that will be a problem.

In the meantime, I have some new arrivals! First, two little ones from Penny's Box, LULUA Symphonic Poem, arrived. One of them was mine, and the other was ordered by my dears other half. Additionally, two outfits also arrived.

Dolls are well packaged. In their boxes, you will find the doll itself, an outfit, spare hands, a ring-like wing accessory, a head accessory, a character card, and a user manual. Additionally we got pair of boots for each doll as a bonus for early orders (you can see my pair in the photo, the white ones).

As usual, both dolls by Penny's box are well-made and easy to pose. However, upon closer inspection, the outfit looks slightly cheap. The head accessories also appear to have been slightly deformed during transportation. The manufacturer had warned about this beforehand, and it should be easily fixed by heating the headgear. However, I preferred to leave it as it is and simply not use it.

My name for my girl is Ame. Here are some photos of her and her friend.

I'm not sure if we will be buying any more of this series, not because we didn't like the dolls. They are really cute and lovely... but we have so many others that we are waiting for.

And then there was more unpacking. Shortly after, my little rabbit from the new Bonnie series arrived. Along with her, I managed to get the Light and Shadow twins. The twins have a slightly complicated story. I pre-ordered them through the same person who ordered Once in Sicily for me, and at that time, everything was fine. But then things got complicated. I still haven't received my boys from Sicily, and they haven't asked for a second payment for the twins. But I got lucky, and the person who ordered the Bonnie and Penny dolls for me had all the twins we needed. So, I bought both of the girls and passed on my pre-order to other people. I hope they will be patient enough to wait.

Anyway, let's get back to unpacking!

The twins' boxes were slightly damaged during transportation from China to our country, but both dolls were fine.

Gingerbread basically has spare "bunny" feet, ears with magnets, feral hands, some extra hands, feet for heels shoose, magnets, and some stuff to fix them on place. Additionally, I have a back of the head for when I want to use a non-plastic wig for him.

The doll is of good quality and feels pleasant to the touch. It is also easy to take different poses with and hold.

Now, the Light and Shadow twins.

This is my first MJD of this size, and they are surprisingly... a bit heavy. You can feel their weight when you hold them in your hands.

Base complection is - the doll, outfit, spare hands, bare feet, wings, accessories (for us it's staff), some joints, a key to change the position of their eyes, and a spare back of the head if you want to use a non-plastic wig. We also have a clean faceplate. I think we got this one because it was a pre-sale release.

I like these dolls, but I have some trouble with the positions because I'm not used to MJD of this size. Also, we switched some parts on our girls, like wigs, wings, and boots. Anyway, I want to use a non-plastic wig for my doll, but I haven't found one that I like yet.

Her name is Lilith. OwO And here's a photo to help you compare the size of all the newcomers to those I already have.

Let's continue with the series I'm waiting for. The next one has horns and tails! OwO

7. Devil Horn

Manufacturer: Chuzting 6 basic models + 1 secret + 1 limited + 2 recolors Theme: 7 deadly sins Release date: ~ august 2025

When I first saw the promo art and the first prototypes, I wasn't very impressed with this series. To be honest, it made me a little upset because the characters are demons with horns and tails, and they have 3 faceplates each with different expressions!

However, as the brand posted more photos and revealed the limited edition model, I fell in love with the limited one and the Sloth character. Sloth stole my heart so much that I wanted to get both the base and the recolored version (the base one is pink with white hair). In addition, the limited doll - Lucifer - turned out to be amazing! She also has three different facial expressions.

Also, they have a variety of skin colors! So, my dear other half saw a secret model, Gluttony, and said that she wants him XD Because his skin was black and he reminded her of dark elves.

Crowdfunding was a success! The company managed to raise about 3 million yuan, and all the bonuses were unlocked!

In addition to the 4 dolls, I was "sedused" to purchase a clean body (which goes with the head and will allow me to create one more doll, he-he-he-he), as well as an outfit.

Unfortunately, I can't provide any information about the quality of the dolls at this time, as it will take some time for them to be produced. However, based on the photos, they look very nice, and I hope they will be great when they are released.

I also can't comment on previous series from this manufacturer, as this is their debut release. The dolls are BJD dolls, which use elastic cord for their bodies, and they are approximately 16 centimeters tall.

Today I took a picture of one of my tiny boys at my work XD

Last weekend, I went to the zoo with a friend. I brought Paprika along with us. Although there were a lot of people, I managed to find a few spots where I could take photos of her. OwO

This part is a bit unexpected "not-so-long-to-wait" series that has recently been ordered.

4. Symphonic Poem

Manufacturer: Penny's Box 6 basic models + 1 secret Theme: Songs with an angelic and demonic touch Release date: first wave - may 2025, later pre order - june 2025

Penny's is one of my favorite manufacturers so far. Their dolls are usually very well made and look so cute! I already have some from their "Cute Beast" series and I'm waiting for their new releases.

Unfortunately, this series is a pre-order purchace, and it doesn't offer an "All-in" option, so the only way to get the secret model is by getting it from a random box (with a chance 1:72) or buying it from resellers.

My partner and I joined a pre-order with someone from our city and asked for this two:

And I would really love to get a secret model... But it won't be easy, but look how beautiful she is!

And knowing Penny's box, there will probably be some limited editions of the dolls, similar to the Prologue and Epilogue editions for the Magic Cute Beast series. I hope they will be great and easy to obtain.

5. Bonnie - Weather Star Language

Manufacturer: Come4Free 6 basic models + 1 secret + 1 limited Theme: Weather Release date: first wave - may-june 2025

Come4Free has already released some series and held a crowdfunding campaign for their Minty Fantasy Forest. However, this time it is a pre-ordered series, similar to Penny's Poems mentioned above. Again, there is no "all-in" option, so if you want a secret one, it will be luck or through resellers.

I own two C4F dolls from the Minty Fantasy series and they are very cute. However, I must say that this series left me a bit disappointed. In my opinion, they went overboard with the facial expressions. As a result, I only wanted one and, in the end, it was probably for the best.

It's cute with its tan skin and will be a boy for me. OwO The person who helped us with preorders for Penny's and C4F managed to get the first wave of preorders for both series, so we won't have to wait really long. Penny has even reached the warehouse in China already!

6. UFDoll 1/5 Tea Series+ (limited)

This one is a bit complicated. XD

UFDoll has released a new tea series, but the dolls are larger than the original ones. And same as C4F's weather bunnies this ones have a bit of an overdone expression on their faces, I thought I would skip them... but unexpectedly, there is a limited edition doll in this series that is actually 1/6 scale and looks more like the original tea series bunnies. O_o

And we preordered two... so my partner and I won't argue over this cute XDD.

I was surprised to find a cute little dress in my old BJD collection, and it fit Cinnamon perfectly! Now she has a brand-new outfit. The other day, I took her with me to work and managed to capture some photos before anyone arrived.

And as a bonus. Cinnamon is spotting me eating some ramen XD

OK, let's keep up with checking what series are I'm looking forward to being released.)) 3. Zack Event

Manufacturer: Zack Event 6 basic models + 1 secret + 2 limited Theme: different versions of the "same" character named Zack Release date: June/July 2025

When we first saw this series, my partner and I were not impressed. Additionally, the crowdfunding campaign for the series was held around the same time as "Once in Sicily" (you can read more about this series here). We were a bit disappointed with the final design of the characters and decided to skip this series... or so we thought. Then they introduced a limited edition model of Zack, which could be obtained as a bonus with the "All-In" option or purchased separately.

It so happens that he somewhat resembles a character from the Chinese game Honkai: Star Rail, and my partner is a huge fan of that character. So she mentioned that she wants to have that Zack. Gladly someone was splitting an "all-in" set in the group where we ordered our Sicilian boys and I managed to get that Zack.

However, this was not the end of the story. Not long after, I realized that I wanted a Zack of my own as well, and those two boys in maids' outfits looked really cute. So I asked the person we work with who handles blind box doll orders if any of these two were available. To my surprise, both was available... I decided not to choose and say that they are twins.

A pink model is a secret edition with a 1:72 chance to get from a blind box. The blue model is a limited edition in alternative colors, which will not be manufactured outside of the crowdfunding campaign, similar to the dragon boy mentioned above.

The other day, my partner and I visited a lilac garden. The weather was perfect for it, as everything was in bloom. Of course, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to take some photos of one of my little cuties. This time it was Aurora. OwO

And as usual - a travel photo XD

And after I decided to switch them OwO

Yesturday I got a cute twin sister for my Sol'. She was named Paprika.

Today, I want to discuss crowdfunding campaigns for upcoming blind box doll series. Many brands create new dolls, and before they are released, they often have a crowdfunding campaign or pre-release sale. If you're lucky enough to participate in these, you can purchase secret or limited edition models at a reasonable price and receive exclusive bonuses. However, these events take place on Chinese platforms, so you need to register and pay through them or find someone to do it for you.

Another thing to note about these crowdfundings is that you can't order a specific doll. Instead, you typically have options such as ordering a single blind box, three boxes, or a set of all the basic dolls. The latter option is the most interesting, as it usually includes all the secret and limited edition dolls, as well as free additional items such as body parts, and provides discounts if you wish to purchase any bonuses.

But what if you don't want the entire set and only need one specific doll? In that case, you can find a group that makes splits for all the items and use their assistance.

And here comes first part of my waiting list. I will be posting promotional photos (sometimes it will be artworks, if there isn't any photos yet) for the entire collection and then indicate which item I am waiting for.

1. Once in Sicily

Manufacturer: Jidong Shunxi 4 basic models + 1 secret Theme: Mafia + dogs Release date: March 2025

This was the first line of male-only characters, and people received it with a lot of positive feedback. All the dolls are MJD, they don't have an elastic cord, and they have action figure-like joints. Their height is about 20 centimeters.

The series didn't have any crowdfunding, so it was possible to purchase it directly from the manufacturer's Taobao store. The demand was so high that 4,000 units weren't enough, and there were two waves of deliveries to customers.

We ordered "all in" through a group that helps with blind box orders and makes splits for crowdfundings, but it seems like they didn't anticipate such high demand and weren't very prepared tp manage their work, so the delivery from China is really slow and I've had to wait a long time before they answered my questions. Also, they live in another city, so I will have to pay for two deliveries from China to their location and then to mine. Luckily, I found another person and won't be using their service anymore (after I'll get all my preorders ofc). For now the boys are expected to be home by the end of May.

Some people have already received their orders, and there are a lot of complaints about the low quality of some of the doll parts, but I can't say anything about that because my order is still on its way from China.

2. Light and Shadow Twins

Manufacturer: Neo Eden Toys 6 base models + 2 Secret Theme: Angels and demons Release date: may 2025.

This series is also MJDs, like the boys above, and they are about 22 centimeters tall. And as boys above, they didn't have a crowdfunding campaign, but you could pre-order them with an "all in" option.

We preordered both the secret models and the super secret model: Glow Candy and Nightmare Candy. Sadly it's through the same group we used to pre-order Sicily boys.

The series has not been released yet, so I can't really comment on its quality. However, I don't remember hearing many complaints about their previous series, so I hope this one will be great as well. I'm hoping to get my hands on it around July, I think.

— Look, Saiph... the package arrived... Who could it be? — Maybe... our sister, Betelgeuse?

And Saiph is right. Not so long ago, I ordered another Penny's winter limited - Epilogue. I was lucky enough to get it with a discount from a Chinese seller on our local AliExpress like platform. So, let's open this little cutie OwO

Here is the original box. It was sealed by the company and, as with the Prologue, inside was the doll, outfit, spare arms, tail, horns, promotional postcard, and an acrylic stand with the Epilogue.

Doll is well-made and can maintain various poses, just like her sister, Gliese. (You can check her unpacking by clicking this link) Actually, I can't add much to what I said about Prologue.

Epilogue has a more gothic vibe and, unlike Prologue, she doesn't have paws, but hooves instead.

And here with her sisters OwO

With Gliese:

And all three together

I was out for some business and took Cinnamon with me. And ofc I did some photos OwO So here some dandelions with a bit of Cinnamon ♥

As a bonus. Cinnamon in backpack. Looks like she isn't really happy to travel like this XD

As I promised, I'm now starting to introduce some of my little cuties. This dolls are mostly without backstories, as I'm still in the process of creating them.

It happens that my journey into blindbox dolls began with a bunny from the Tea series by UFDoll.

The series consists of 6 basic model dolls, 2 secret model dolls, one even more secret model doll, 3 limited edition dolls (two of which are smaller versions of one limited edition doll and one basic doll), and 10 super-rare dolls with additional non-PVC wig (it is unlikely to get these unless you purchase them for a very high price, as they are 1:1000 chance to get fron blindbox). Usually, these dolls are considered to be 1/6th scale, approximately 25 cm tall (~29 cm with ears), have an elastic cord inside, and can assume different poses. The hair of all dolls in the series is made from PVC, but the secret models may have a spare PVC back for their heads, so different types of wigs can be placed on them. Unfortunately, if you do not use the original PVC hair, it will be difficult to use their original bunny ears, as it fits into special holes in the PVC wigs.

We (my partner and I) ordered a blindbox from this series and waited for some time before finally receiving this adorable doll!

I'm sorry, but I didn't think about making a video or taking photos of the unboxing because I didn't plan to have a blog about my dolls.

Her name is Midnight, and she is a Grape Fruit Tea.

Together with her, my dear ordered a "certain doll" - Milk. It's a limited edition model, so there's no chance of getting it in a blindbox.

My second cute was also from that series. Initially, she was a Mint milk green tea, but somehow she turned out to be a male and I named him Kumo (which means "cloud" in Japanese).

Together with Midnight in their default outfits. OwO

And as he is now.

After that, we ordered another tea series blindbox as an additional present for my birthday. This time, we got Tea, coffee, and condensed milk. However, my other half wanted him a lot and so I gave this bunny to her and agreed to order another blindbox with UFDoll tea bunnies later.

And both UFDoll bunnies owned by my other half OwO

So, when the new box arrived, it turned out to be another Mint milk green tea. I was really disappointed. I know that it's predictable to receive the same doll that you already have, after ordering so many times in a set of 6 basic dolls, but even so, I hoped for a miracle. By the way, not all the time do we receive a real blind box. Some sellers on AliExpress open the boxes in search of rare dolls, so they can sell them at a higher price, and you can only get a random doll from the basic ones.

However, let's return to the second Mint tea. Fortunately, sister of my partner agreed to take the bunny, and there was another try with UFDoll Tea series, but this time, it should have been a specific doll, a secret one - Cheese Berry (promotional photo below).

But, unfortunately, we were not so lucky and all the orders we tried to place were canceled because the dolls were not actually in stock or the price was too high. So, in the end, I chose the other option - Colorful Fruit Tea.

She doesn't have a name yet, but I hope that will come to me eventually. And as a conclusion, let me talk about some specific points about this series.

★ For my taste, UFDolls 1/6 tea dolls are really comfortable to deal with. Their size allows you to take them in a backpack, and they are lightweight, making them easy to carry around. ★ The elastic cord allows the dolls to maintain their poses, but remember that over time, it will stretch slightly, and you may need to restring them. This is not difficult to do at home. ★ Every doll has a rubber ring on the neck to prevent its head from falling to the side, but the construction of this ring is not perfect, and it tends to push itself into the hole in the head, so I have to place it back every time. You can probably fix this by gluing it onto the doll's head or by removing it and applying a thin layer of hot glue to the doll, as it is usually used for BJD joints to help them maintain their poses. ★ If you are looking for some clothes for your UFDoll tea series, you could check out the OB22 type of clothes. Most of Blythe's clothes would also work, but sometimes they might be a bit too big for bunnies.

I think it's all for now with this cute bunnies OwO.

The other day I took Gliese for her first ever walk.

First we went for some bubble tea where she gladly posed for me OwO

"This one is my so go order yorself a new one..."

"Ok... you can sip... but a little..."

Actually she is a cute and kind girl. Most of the time)))

After having some drinks we went outside in search of some greens to take spring photos of Gliese.

She doesn't look really glad to stand on dusty ground with her pretty paws)))

But she really enjoyed to sit on my backpack and observe new surroundings.

And a little bonus. Gliese in the bushes.