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?

Product Review: QMagic Doll

Not too long ago I decided to take a chance and order some
super cute shoes and tights from QMagic Doll on etsy.

Click the QMagic banner to go to their etsy shop!

All of their clothing says it's Blythe size...

but a lot of Blythe stuff will fit Azone Pure Neemos,

so I thought I'd give it a try.

I could not have been happier with the result!

I know a lot of you had seen these shoes in one of my past posts,

and asked about them...

so I figured I'd do a full review, with links to the store!

I had actually ordered two pairs of tights and the shoes...

but in the move, the tights have gone MIA!

So you'll just have to take my word for it when I say the tights fit Azone Pure Neemos

wonderfully, and are SUPER cute!

Now, on to the shoes!

A good pair of red shoes can go a long way,

and QMagic Doll shoes are no exception.

They are exceptionally well crafted.

The tiny design work is adorable!

The stitching is clean, the laces are easy to use and they fit nicely over socks

(even two layers of socks!)

The soles are also lovely... something that is often overlooked, or lackluster when it comes to

such tiny shoes (even Azone will have very plain, foam bottomed shoes)

They are adorable from all angles,

and the dolls can stand in them easily enough!

Seriously, how cute are these???

Shipping was also pretty fast, considering they came from China and weren't shipped EMS.

I will definitely be buying more shoes from them!

If you're interested in picking up a pair of your own,

this particular pair comes in a few different colors:

Buy them here!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/208703326/qmagic-blythe-retro-style-carved-hollow?ref=shop_home_active_4

These are the tights I bought, as well as some bear tights,

and I love them!

Buy them here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/176339349/qmagic-blythe-6-color-nebula-skinny?ref=shop_home_active_9

And... here, just for the heck of it,

is the tip of the iceburg on other products I'd love to buy from them!!!

Buy them here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/221449599/blythe-cute-kitty-cat-shoes-silver?ref=shop_home_active_7

Buy them here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/208706208/qmagic-blythe-retro-style-childrens?ref=shop_home_active_10

They have quite a lot more when it comes to cute stuff,

though... so go check them out!!

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

 

Not quite what you intended?

Have any of you out there ever found yourself

owning a doll you never intended to own...

or maybe two or three of them?

Who did you buy that you weren't planning on buying?

How did you feel about them after you got them?

Do you have a favorite local miniature artist?

Do you have a favorite local miniature artist?

Is there someone you see at local craft fairs, or who is nearby

that makes amazing miniatures in 1/6th, 1/4th or 1/3rd scale?

For me, for years,

at our local craft fair there is the most adorable little lady who sells miniature flowers.

Her website doesn't list any merchandise,

so I have to wait for the Summer and Christmas craft fair to buy from her...

but every year now she recognizes me.

My little garden has grown immensely XD

I love it too, because every year she adds something new... 

a new plant to the garden!

Friday Azone Update

Time for the Azone Update!

 

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Pure Neemo,

Picco Neemo

and 1/3 Scale!

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Pure Neemo (1/6 scale)

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Shiro from No Game No Life

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Available for preorder now:

HLJ:

http://www.hlj.com/product/AZNPND083SRO/Dol
amiami:

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIG-DOL-7402&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Dazone%24pagemax%3D20%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1

Tick Tock Himeno

Available for preorder now, August 4th - September 1st

Normal:

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HLJ:

http://www.hlj.com/product/AZNPOD006BHN/Dol
amiami:

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIG-DOL-7406&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Dazone%24pagemax%3D20%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1

Prim Face:

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HLJ:

http://www.hlj.com/product/AZNPOD006BHO/Dol

amiami:

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIG-DOL-7407&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Dazone%24pagemax%3D20%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1

Limited Akihabara Opening Koron Release

In store only, while supplies last

(Of course, that's what the original release said for the special Akihabara Yuzuha... and then she was available internationally.)

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Azone (1/3 scale)

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Alice Time of Grace

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(Blonde is normal version, available for preorder now, white haired is limited version)
HLJ:
http://www.hlj.com/product/AZNOD507ATG/Dol


Laura Bodewig (Limited Mail Order Version)

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Laura Bodewig (Normal Version)

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 Available for preorder now:

HLJ:

http://www.hlj.com/product/AZNHAC639LRB/Dol

amiami:

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIG-DOL-7395&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Dazone%24pagemax%3D20%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1

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Picco Neemo (1/12 scale)

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Lil Fairy Azone Staff Erin

(Man do I want this girl, SO CUTE!
... but of course... limited)

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Mid-Month Tutorial #6: agusyornet's Tiny Hangers!

Ok, so I *barely* squeaked this one in...

BUT IT'S STILL JUNE!

Let's start with the facts!

I followed the tutorial by agusyornet,

http://www.agusyornet.com/2013/11/mini-hangers.html

I have to say, I love folks who can make clear, precise, easy to follow tutorials in 4 steps!
I have to admit, I modified mine just a little though... but let's get crafting and you'll see!

Supplies:

1. Paperclips

2. Needle Nose Pliers

3. Wire Cutters

 

Here's a little tip from me...

buy a pair of Needle Nose Pliers that have built in wire cutters!

 

 

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Let's begin!

Step 1:

Pull the inner loop and the longer stem piece upwards.
 

Looking at the picture below will give you a good idea what I am talking about!
Make sure you pay attention to where the arrow is pointing in the image below.

You want that angle to feel "hangerish" to you.

Step 2:

Grab the loop end that you pulled up and bend it upwards.

You will leave the loop shape alone, that becomes your hanger hook.

I try to make it so that the hanger hook will end up centered when the hanger is finished.

 

 

Step 3:

In agusyornet's tutorial, she doesn't wrap the wire around the hanger hook, which is fine and will work great... I just like having a little more stability than that when it comes to hangers for doll clothes.

I pull the  longer stem past the hanger hook.

Step 4:

I then take and fold the longer stem over the base of the hanger hook...

it gives you one very stable little hanger!

 

Conclusion:

I LOVE this tutorial... there is something so satisfying about coloring these pencils and seeing them come to life.

This is such an easy and painless process for making tiny hangers!
Plus, they're Alisa tested and approved!

They really will work to hang up your dolly clothes!

The cost was minimal (my pliers cost me $3.99, the paperclips I've had around forever)

and so was the time investment.

I highly recommend you try this tutorial out!

http://www.agusyornet.com/2013/11/mini-hangers.html

Friday Azone Update

Time for the Azone Update!
Ugh, this week slipped by so fast... I actually have several posts to make... I just haven't had the time!

 

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Pure Neemo,

and 1/3 gals,
and a Grand Opening!

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Pure Neemo (1/6 scale)

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 First up, let's cover some rereleases!
If you missed them the first time round, these girls are back up for preorder right now:

 Honoka Kousaka
Preorder runs through July 31st!

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Maki Nishikino
Preorder runs through July 31st!

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Then the new girl!
She is also currently up for Preorder!
Kotori Minami
 Preorder runs through July 31st!

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1/3 scale

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More lovely Madoka girls!!! 

1/3 hybrid active figure 038: Homura
 

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Preorder: 7/20/2014
Price: ¥ 60,000 (roughly $600 USD)


1/3 hybrid active figure 038: Mami Tomoe

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Preorder: 6/30/2014
Price: ¥ 60,000 (roughly $600 USD)

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Grand Opening

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Akihabara Store Grand Opening

They will have two commemorative girls available:

Here is the 1/3 scale girl, Amane:

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 Here is the 1/6 scale girl, Yuzuha:

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Plus check out their cute Lil' Fairy mascot,
as well as some other store opening events!

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Friday Azone Update (a little late!)

Time for the Azone Update!
Sorry for the lateness, but I was out of town!

 

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Pure Neemo,

Picco Neemo

and clothes!

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Pure Neemo (1/6 scale)

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So, I don't recognize this girl, as I'm not familiar with her anime...

but maybe someone out in the blogosphere can help out?

She's described (or was in the promo pics) as a Pure Neemo...

so if that's true, those are XS hands, so she'd be on an XS body.

 

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Picco Neemo (1/12 scale)

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Well...
Of course this one is an Azone shop limited...

SO CUTE:

 

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  There is also this gal...

not really sure what's up with her, but she's cute!

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Clothes!!! (August Clothing Collection)

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These are seriously cute and I want them all... and... NEW SHOES! XD

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