Adventurers Club: March

March Adventure:

SECRET MISSION!

What would your secret mission be? 

Does the fate of the world depend on you?

Or maybe you're just on a mission to raid the cookie jar?

What is your secret mission adventure this month?

February Adventurers Club!

Sorry for the delay, guys!

A huge weekend blizzard knocked out my internet!

Yay?

 Anyways... here is February's Theme!

True... Love?

Have you ever had an adventure in love?

Perhaps it was a perfect, true love...

or perhaps it was not!

Show us what kind of adventures you've been having!

(erm... if you're going to show something intimate,
keep it no more than PG-13 in rating though, LOL)

New Picco Neemo Head Instructions

As some of you may know, the new Azone Picco Neemo heads,

starting with Himeno and Miu,
are softer than the older heads...

This has led to some peg issues,

so Azone put out these instructional pics!  

I honestly have no idea what some of this says...

but I'm going to ad-lib it with experiences *I've* had with

heads like this, and how to work with them. LOL.

Forgive me. XD 

 Anyone who can read what these images say,

please feel free to leave a translation in the comments! 

©Azone

If your doll's head came off the neck, but the peg is still in the head,

and the ball joint is still outside of the head (as pictured above),

squeeze the head at the base firmly,
so that the ball joint cannot be pushed into the head,
and then place the head back on the body.

(See image below)

©Azone

If the ball joint gets pushed up into the head,

or of the neck joint gets pushed into the head all together...
(See image below)

©Azone

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Use a pair of needle nose plyers to pull it all the way out.
(see above)

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Replace the peg in the head, and then place the head on the peg.

Friday Azone Update

Ok, there isn't much going on by way of Azone news,
so let's do a clothing review!

I recently bought all three color variations of the Picco Neemo Flower Dress...

and I have to say, TOTALLY WORTH IT.

These sets are super cute.

They came with the shirt and dress (no socks or undies).

I will list out what I liked and disliked about these dress sets!

LIKE

1. They're CUTE AS HECK. I love the design and style.

2. The material used is fabulous.

3. All fasteners used are easy to handle (no impossible buttons or hooks or anything)

DISLIKE

1. The Beige and Pink set (on the far left) came with a flawed skirt ruffle. I can fix it easily, but I'm still noting it, since it is a defect.
2. The skirts are flat without an underskirt (I kept them all in their default outfit underskirts... which work great with these dresses!)

All in all, I'd say buy them if you get the chance, they're adorable!

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I recently had someone ask about Picco Neemo D (aka, Lil Fairy) shoes... as in,

what kind do they fit into?

Let's have a little look-see, shall we?

As you can see... Lil Fairy fat little feet fit into a variety of shoes!

On the far left we have RubyRed Brand shoes for a Lati Yellow,

in the middle, we have regular Pure Neemo shoes,

and on the right are the default Picco Neemo shoes that the Lil Fairy came with.

I do think some Lati Yellow shoes might be loose,

just like some Pure Neemo shoes don't work (the Lil Fairy dolls have a higher foot arch than the Pure Neemos do, so shoes that are restrictive (like boots) might only sometimes work, depending on the pair of boots you have.

I should also mention, the center pair of feet are wearing a pair of Picco Neemo D socks that I ordered, which I'm pretty sure will work on the Pure Neemo gals too... but these little socks with lace trim are cute as heck! :)

I will leave you with one little image from Azone:

©Azone

Nya! Twins

Aren't they cute??

Adventurers Club: June

It's a new month, therefore, time for a new ADVENTURE!!!!

Welcome, Adventurers!

 Are you ready for another month of adventure?

We've been having a lot of fun so far, I'm excited to see what adventures await!!!

NEWSFLASH!!!

There are new ways to share your Adventures!

Join the Flickr group: The Adventurer's Club

http://www.flickr.com/groups/2496069@N20/

(Monthly Theme icons will be posted there as well)

Or, if you have a blogger account,

let me know the email attached to it,

and I will add you as an author to the Adventurers Club

blogger blog!

http://dolladventurersclub.blogspot.com/

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June Theme:

Your Own Backyard

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Sometimes an adventure awaits you in your own backyard!
You never know what you might find,

going out of your own back door!

Or maybe your "backyard" is somewhere in the house?

Or maybe you consider your backyard somewhere else all together?

Wherever, or whatever your backyard is,

this month is the month to have an adventure in it!

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Perhaps you're new to the Adventurer's Club...

Would you like to join the Adventurer's Club?

"What is it?" you ask?

The Adventurer's Club is a monthly photo challenge.

The "theme" for the month is vague enough that you can complete the task indoors if you're not a "drag your dolly out in public" kinda person.

ALL DOLL TYPES ARE WELCOME!

On the FIRST DAY of every month, I will reveal that month's theme.

There will be participation prizes...
these will be given out on a "number of months participated" basis.
There will be a 6 month and 12 month participation prize.

The months will be cumulative, because I know life happens and sometimes we might miss a month.
Although I'm thinking I might have to make an extra special prize for anyone who participates for 12 months straight!

You can find the theme on the Adventurer's Club tab, here:

http://majokkoshop.blogspot.com/p/adventurers-club.html

Don't feel like you have to have a masterpiece photograph either,

snap the shot with your cell phone, a point and shoot or a pro camera,

it doesn't matter, just as long as the resulting image is theme related!

How do you participate?

Simple!

1. Take your photo that relates to the theme

2. Share that photo on the Adventurers Club blog ( http://dolladventurersclub.blogspot.com/ ), with me (via email, posting a comment with a link, etc), on our Flickr Group:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/2496069@N20/

  or by tagging me, @littlebearries on Instagram!

(In the righthand side bar at the top of the page, you will see a link button back to this post)

My email is: littlebearries@yahoo.com


Please feel free to include a little caption for your image that describes what is going on, as well as any link to your own blog or website, and your doll's name, if these are things you'd like to share!

Available for Preorder NOW!

If you want any of these items, grab em now!

You can find them by checking out my brand new "How to buy a Pure Neemo" tab

( http://majokkoshop.blogspot.com/p/how-to-buy-pure-neemo.html )

at the top of the page... look under the Preorders portion

for the stores that will have these items up now:

The panty and bra sets on the left are up!

All of these sets except the striped dresses and the white blouse are up!

Kirino is up for Preorder!

Some of these little sailor outfits are up too!

Adventurer's Club Mid Month Reminder!

Have you joined in this month's Adventure?

Check it out here:

http://majokkoshop.blogspot.com/2014/02/adventurers-club-february.html

Also, don't forget to check the Adventurer's Club tab at the top of the page for the entries so far!

(If you don't see your entry, please let me know!!!)

Interview with Nommy! Miniatures!

Welcome to Day 2

of a Nommy Miniatures extravaganza!

There are three days of fun!

Day 1: Product Review

Day 2:  Interview with Darlene Dallas, the talent behind Nommy Miniatures

Day 3: GIVEAWAY!!!!

Today we're going to interview the creative mind behind

Nommy Miniatures!!!

 

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I was *SUPER* excited to find out that Nommy Miniatures is based right here in Michigan!

  I am always so excited to find fellow 1/6 enthusiasts in the state!

Also... you're just in time to get in an order of some of her super cute Valentines Day items!

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All photographs in this post are ©Nommy Miniatures

and used with permission.

If you're wondering where you can find the fantastic miniature work of Darlene (aka, Nommy Miniatures),

check out her Etsy Shop!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/NommyMiniatures

 

She is available for custom work,

and did a fast, speedy job with my special requests!

 

Nommy Miniatures is a shop that specializes in delicious, realistic looking 1/6 and 1/12 scale food!

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1. How did you get started making miniatures?

I am a member of a contest site for artists. Years ago a friend and I each had a small amount of clay sitting around. She challenged me to a head to head contest where we had to make something from clay that was smaller than 1 inch in size. I made a little platter with a burger, fries, and a drink. After that I started working with clay regularly, competing often. I found that I enjoyed making things miniature in size.

 

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2. What inspires you?

Food itself inspires me. It always has. I have a long culinary background. I started culinary education in high school and went on to college learning culinary arts. After that I worked in a bakery for a couple of my instructors doing specialty cakes and wedding cakes. I left that job several years back when I moved across the state. I still do specialty 3D sculpted cakes from home. Food is a beautiful thing, not just to eat but to look at. When I’m not cooking or baking, I’m making miniature food.

 

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3. Who inspires you?

When I had first started making miniatures (and figurines, not yet fully into mini foods), I had come across a photo of Tanja Jensen’s (Sugar Charm Shop) miniatures and I was blown away. Her work is absolutely incredible and so realistic. Her work inspires. When I saw it I said to myself “I need to learn how to do that!” I have actually just discovered she has tutorials, I expect I’ll be spending some time looking for some tips and tricks to take my work to the next level.

 

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  4. How long have you been making miniatures?

I have been making stuff from clay regularly for around 5 years. Mostly figurines or other random things. I also do custom wedding cake toppers. I’d do random mini food from time to time through those years, but only the beginning of 2013 did I start doing food daily and decided to open up a shop.

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5. Why playscale? So many miniature artists make 1/12 scale,
so why did you decide to go with 1/6 scale?

I do both 1:6 and 1:12 and sell both in my shop. When I work, I’m doing both sizes at the same time. I much prefer making the 1:6 scale though. It’s easier to work with and I feel that there can be better detail. I started with the 1:6 because I would make things for my daughter’s Barbies. Not to mention that it seems everyone does 1:12 only, 1:6 dolls need food too!

 

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6. Where did the name of your shop come from?

Nommy! Came to me back when I was thinking about what I would call my cake business. Nommy is a word that people often use to describe something that tastes/looks good. Nommy, or Nom, nom nom nom ;) So I decided I wanted that to be the name. My business is registerd as Nommy! By Darlene Dallas. When creating an Etsy shop, I wanted the shop name to include my business name, obviously, but also something that would tie into what I was selling. So it became NommyMiniatures.

 

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 7. Do you have any advice for people interested in learning to make miniatures?

No way, you have no need to make miniatures. Come to me and I”ll make whatever you’d like! Haha, just kidding! Get some clay, pastels and get to work! Using food, or photos of the food as references. Keep the photos at your work area and look at it so you can see how your texture and colors are supposed to be. Searching online for tutorials is always a plus if you just can’t figure out how to get it right. Play, play, play, and keep playing with the clay.

 

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8. You take great photographs of your product. Do you have any advice for folks on how to take good photos of small things?

I am also hobby photographer. I LOVE food photography (who would have thought right? haha). You can see a sampling of my work at http://darlenedallas.foliodrop.com/ The most important thing you need to get a decent photo is GOOD LIGHT! If you have good light, you can get a good photo. You don’t need anything fancy, get near a window. Natural light looks best. Stay out of direct sunlight, or harsh lighting because it creates ugly shadows that hide what you’re trying to show. Get close, as close as your camera will let you while still being in focus. A macro lens works great if it’s very small, but might be too close for larger sizes like 1:6. My camera is in need of repair at the moment so I’ve been having to use my phone. Again, as long as you have good light, even a phone camera can work for you.

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9. What does your workspace look like?

I use a small desk that is built into my kitchen. It’s not fancy, but it works. I’m left handed so I keep my supplies, clay, pastels, and tools to the left of me. There are built in drawers that hold more supplies like paints and cutters, or other random things I don’t use as much. On the right I have corkboards where I hang up my inventory of finished items, ready for shipping. I used to have them stored in a box, but it was becoming a hassle to find items and there was too much. Hanging them up lets me have quick easy access for packing them up to ship. I have a dry erase board on the wall where I make note of what I need to restock or ideas of what new things to make. It’s also handy for when an order comes in, I write down who and what so it’s easier to keep track of.

 

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10. Tell us a little about yourself... do you have another job other than making miniatures? Hobbies? Interests? Family? Pets? etc.

I work for myself. Doing the miniatures and the specialty cakes. The minis are the main thing I do now. Cakes come in randomly, mostly from word of mouth as I haven’t been advertising, it’s been put on the back burner. I enjoy doing cakes, but they take a lot of time and don’t bring in as much profit as you’d think.

I have two daughters, I’m lucky enough to stay home while one kid is in school and the other is home with me (until this fall when she goes to school too).

Photography is the other passion of mine. I love it. Back in highschool when figuring out what I wanted to be ‘when I grew up’ it was between photographer and chef. I thought it would be awesome to combine the two things with food photography. I have made that a reality as a hobby. I would love to do it professionally, but haven’t branched out there. There are too many things I enjoy doing and don’t want to stop any of them!

 

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 11. What is your miniature making work routine like?

Once I get the oldest kid on the school bus, I get to work. I figure out what I’m going to do that day and do it. There isn’t much of a routine as just ‘doing’. I can never work solid until it’s done because of the needs of the younger kid. Plenty of distractions  It seems I stick to an 8:30-3:30 working schedule. Once 3:30 hits I’m finishing up to get my daughter off the bus. I don’t generally work after then because there are other things to do, like dinner and spending time with the girls. There are nights when I will spend time working, but that’s generally when I have a custom order come in. I love custom orders! Being able to bring to live someone’s ideas to life is awesome. I’ve had some pretty cool custom orders that were a blast to make.

 

 

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12. What do you enjoy most about making miniatures?

Seeing my vision come to life. I picture how I want it to be in my head, and it’s just a pleasure when it turns out how I saw it. One of the downfalls of real food is that your ‘masterpiece’ gets eaten and can’t be seen anymore until you do it again. With miniatures, it’s there to stay. It’s relaxing, and so much fun to create tiny food. I very much enjoy what I do. Not many people can say they love their job, but I love mine!

 

 

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13. What are your goals for Nommy Miniatures in the future?

I haven’t really thought about that. I take things day by day to see where it goes. I have thought about how nice it would be to have to take a bag for packages to the post office to carry all the orders. (I’ve never had that many orders at once). I strive to be someone people come right to when they have a thought of something they have a need/want/vision of.

 

 

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14. What are your favorite materials to use? (clay types, accessories, etc)

I use Sculpey brand clay. The colored clay I use is Sculpey’s Premo. They also make colored Sculpey III, but I don’t like it. It’s much too soft to hold details and handling. Premo holds up nice and is firm enough for my taste, but soft enough not to kill your hands kneeding. The clay ‘pasta’ roller is the best thing EVER. It makes working so much quicker, kneeding, mixing colors, rolling out sheets as needed. I also use random things often, like foil and toothbrushes for texture and toothpicks.

 

 

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15. What are some sources (for the reader who might be interested in trying to make their own miniatures) that have helped you along the way?

I don’t really have any to list. Googling, or any internet search, for help when you’re stuck is truly helpful; whether it be photos of food or a tutorial.

 

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 16. Do you collect dolls, or have doll houses? If so, what kinds of dolls?

I actually don’t collect any dolls! There is one dollhouse though, and it’s one that I made for my girls for Christmas a couple years back. I had given them a huge box of Barbies, Barbie clothes, Barbie furniture etc, that was mine when I was a little girl. They wanted a house for them. So crazy, craft loving me decided to make one for them. I made the whole house (a 3 story house with an attic), all the furniture and appliances, all the decorations, everything. It turned out really awesome! Their Barbies have a nice supply of food though, for sure! I’ve made them special items, but mostly when I make something I’m not happy with I give it to them to play with. My little one comes to me often while I’m working making requests for her Barbies, so cute! While I don’t collect them, I still yearn for the imagination that I had for a long time playing with Barbies. My imagination has changed and comes out in ways of art and making things for Barbie instead of pretend play now. I even have an urge to sew clothing for them. I want to, I just haven’t gotten around to actually doing it. I even did a 30day photography challenge where I used Barbie as my model. That was fun as I got to ‘play’ with dolls again. If you’re curious you can see the photos here - http://ddallasdd30dcjan12.blogspot.com/ . There are a couple photos from inside the Barbie house! I know you said your readers like to do photostories, I guess that counts as a series of photo stories with a Barbie. I can totally relate to doll collectors and the want of creating these really cool room scenes with them.

 

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 17. Do you plan everything out in advance for the year, when it comes to holiday items to make?

Not really. I think about ideas for seasons/holidays as they approach, but definitely not for the year. Once one holiday passes I start thinking about what comes next and go from there.

 

 

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18. How far in advance do you start making holiday items to prepare for a holiday?

Depends on the holiday. Smaller holidays, maybe a month before. I’d like to have them listed a month prior since that’s about when people start thinking about that holiday and shopping for items. For big holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, I start a couple months ahead. I believe I started in August last year for Thanksgiving and Christmas, to be sure I had what I needed done and ready for when people would want them, and to stock up on popular items. Christmas time was actually my slowest time of the year, shockingly.

 

 Nommy Miniature's First Mini Ever!

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19. What was the first miniature item you ever attempted to make? Was it a success?

My very first miniature was this burger and fries *picture attached* It turned out cute for a first time. Kind of a cartoony look to it. I didn’t use colored clay, it was all done with Super Sculpey (which is a flesh color). Once it was baked I painted it. My first works were don’t with painting the items. Then I went on to coloring my own clay. That was a pain, took way too long and the clay ended up way too soft. That’s when I dived into working with purchased colored clay. It saved my sanity.

 

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20. What is your dream project to work on?

Doll related? I’ve wanted to create individual foldable rooms for Barbie for the girls to play with and that I can use for some photos. It would, of course, probably feature foods too. It seems like a lot of fun. I just love making things! Baking, crafting, sewing, building, sculpting, photographing, miniatures…everything. I love it all and want to do it all, if only there were more time in the day!

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A HUGE thank you to Darlene for taking time from her busy

schedules to answer my questions!

**NOTE**

International buyers, if you're interested in buying from Nommy Miniatures,

send her a message on Etsy.

Her shop says she doesn't ship Internationally,

but it's not true, she will...

she just wants to work out the details of International shipping with you first :) 

 

If you're interested in ordering from Nommy! Miniatures,

please visit:

 https://www.etsy.com/shop/NommyMiniatures

Adventurer's Club: February

It's a new month, therefore, time for a new

ADVENTURE!!!!

Welcome, Adventurers!

 Are you ready for another month of adventure?

January has turned out pretty great, even though I posted so late,

so with a full month ahead of you, I'm excited to see what adventures await!!!

NEWSFLASH!!!

There are new ways to share your Adventures!

Join the Flickr group: The Adventurer's Club

http://www.flickr.com/groups/2496069@N20/

(Monthly Theme icons will be posted there as well)

~or~

Use the hashtag #adventurersclub via Instagram!!

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February Theme:

Local Attraction

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What is your most awesome local attraction?!

Maybe it's a beautiful mountain, a statue of a Spartan or a delicious cafe?

If you're a dolly who doesn't go outside, what is your "in house" local attraction?

Maybe it's a statue of Elvis, or an amazing doll house or a fantastic sink faucet...

who knows!?!?

I can't wait to see what your "local attraction" is!

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Perhaps you're new to the Adventurer's Club...

Would you like to join the Adventurer's Club?

"What is it?" you ask?

The Adventurer's Club is a monthly photo challenge.

The "theme" for the month is vague enough that you can complete the task indoors if you're not a "drag your dolly out in public" kinda person.

ALL DOLL TYPES ARE WELCOME!

On the FIRST DAY of every month, I will reveal that month's theme.

At the end of the year, there will be prizes given out based on level of participation.

*NOTE*
January is a "wild card"... since I put this one up so late, you can complete this one at any time throughout the year. If you would like to participate in the January Adventure, please do!

You can find the theme on the Adventurer's Club tab, here:

http://majokkoshop.blogspot.com/p/adventurers-club.html

Don't feel like you have to have a masterpiece photograph either,

snap the shot with your cell phone, a point and shoot or a pro camera,

it doesn't matter, just as long as the resulting image is theme related!

How do you participate?

Simple!

1. Take your photo that relates to the theme

2. Share that photo with me (via email, posting a comment with a link, etc), on our Flickr Group:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/2496069@N20/

  or by using the hashtag #adventurersclub on Instagram!

(In the righthand side bar at the top of the page, you will see a link button back to this post)

My email is: littlebearries@yahoo.com


Please feel free to include a little caption for your image that describes what is going on, as well as any link to your own blog or website, and your doll's name, if these are things you'd like to share!

I will then share it on the Adventurer's Club tab at the top of the page!

(You can also find a link button on the Adventurer's Club page
that will link you back to each month's challenge)

Breaking Azone News!!! Lil' Fairys rereleased on Preorder!

Did you miss out on Rip:

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Or Elno:

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Well, you can preorder them again (to be released later in the year)

right now on Hobbylink Japan! HUZZAH!

Rip:

 http://www.hlj.com/product/AZNPID007LFL/Dol

Elno:

http://www.hlj.com/product/AZNPID008LFE-2/Dol

How do you buy a Pure Neemo?

Manami-Sensei here!

I've heard some of you asking about how to buy a Pure Neemo...

and being a teacher, I just have to have a little lesson about it!

Now remember, if you still have questions afterwards,

please ask!

I will answer them as best I can!!

There is no such thing as a stupid question!!

Let me start off by saying,

if you are reading this and you live in Japan...

then you have the wonderful option of visiting one of
Azone's 4 shops!

Here is a link to their locations:

http://www.azone-int.jp/index.php?sid=104

Now, for those of us outside of Japan... let's talk about options!

My favorite option is... 

THE PREORDER!

Preorder sites allow you to buy an Azone Pure Neemo for what you would get it for directly from Azone!

My three favorite sites to consider for preorders are:

amiami

http://www.amiami.com/
 
To find Pure Neemos on amiami, use the search box and type in "Azone" or, in the left hand sidebar, click on "dolls" then at the top of the page, click on the box that says "Azone"
 

Hobby Search

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/

To find Pure Neemos on Hobby Search, use the search box and type in "Azone" or, click the blue box along the top that reads "Fashion Doll"

Hobbylink Japan
www.hlj.com

To find Pure Neemos on Hobby Search, use the search box and type in "Azone" or, choose the "Shop by Category" drop down menu, and click on "dolls"

There are other sites you can find that have Azones up for preorder, but I've never tried them, or heard anything about them, and I know these three sites are trusted sellers.
 

 

Next up...

SHOPPING SERVICES!!

I have to admit, I've not used a shopping service.

Shopping services will buy things from Japanese Exclusive Stores
(Like Azone International's Website),
they will sometimes get things from special events (like doll shows)
and they will bid on things on YahooJapan! for you.

However, here are the ones I've had recommended to me by friends who do:

Rinkya

https://www.rinkya.com/en/
 

Celga

http://www.celga.com/

Japan Auction Agency

http://www.japan-auction-agency.com/

Then there is the...

The After-Market shops and sites sell things usually at a markup,
although sometimes you can score some really great deals!

I've found great deals on

Mandarake

http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/
  
In the Search box, enter "Azone" or アゾン
You can sometimes find some really sweet deals on Mandarake.
 

ebay

http://www.ebay.com/

Usually it earns the nickname of "evilbay" with some pretty hefty after-market price hikes from sellers profiting off of the fact that they can get something we just can't (without being in Japan or having a shopping service). One of my favorite sellers on ebay is Custom Dolls Party (customdollsparty2011). They aren't cheap, but they're awesome sellers who will bend over backwards to fix a problem, should there be one, with the product.

Also, I know a lot of people will tell you, "Don't buy from ebay, the prices ALWAYS suck!"... but that's a bunch of bunk.

Yes, the prices often are outrageous... but sometimes you'll run across a really great deal. Ebay is always worth searching every once in a while.

 

TASINA

http://www.japandollconnection.com/tasina.html

All Azone stuff, all the time, lol.
I have bought from these guys,

and other than not always updating their stock, they're pretty good to deal with.

Azone Pure Neemo Flickr Group

http://www.flickr.com/groups/364882@N25/

People aren't supposed to sell Azones here, but sometimes they still do...
so it's worth it to keep an eye out!

Azone Pure Neemo Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/119218761452762/

Pure Neemos will sometimes pop up here.

 

Dollfie World

http://www.dollfieworld.com/3-azone

Not prices as great as you can find on Mandarake, but sometimes a decent price compared to other aftermarket prices.

 

So there you have it!

I really hope that was informative, and has helped some of you out in your quest for Pure Neemos!

 

If you have anything to add, or any questions, please don't hesitate to comment!! 

Azone Friday Update

  Time for Friday's Azone Update!

 

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The Tokyo Doll Show brings lots of Azone news!!!

Plus the next Lil Fairy girl's preorder info.

 

Also, January clothing lines are now up for preorder

on sites like HLJ, amiami and Hobbysearch

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This year at the Tokyo Doll show, Azone had quite a few dolls in store for us!

Not to mention a preview of upcoming outfit releases!

 

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These two boys will be released in late February.

 Watch Rabbit / Yuta "Tea Party March" 

Reservations start February 13!

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Mad Hatter / Aoto "Tea Party March"  

Reservations start February 13

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♪  Forest Girls / spring bunny Mia
Both will be released in late March!

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March Outfits

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 April Outfits

 *grabby hands* <--- this is my own personal reaction XD

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♪ Yui high school sophomore of 17-year-old is aiming to idle (provisional) will be released in spring!(She is 1/3 scale)

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Ex ☆ cute first 10 bullets at last!(which I think we can translate to us soon seeing the 10th Ex☆Cute themed series, lol)

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Ex☆Cute Pico Neemo Himeno has a spring release

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Ex☆Cute Pico Neemo Miu has a spring release

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A new girl will also be released in spring,

Ekkusukyuto family ☆ Mio!

She is the big sister of Miu and Mia 

 

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Lil' Fairy / Vel

  

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Price: ¥ 8,300 (roughly $83 USD)

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February 4, 2014 (Tuesday)

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