NOTE:

I do not make, sell, or traffic in bootleg/recast dolls or any other product.

I do not provide information on where or how to buy them.

Any recast information on this blog is for information purposes only, for identifying recast products on the second hand market.


Monday, June 30, 2014

Amaranth's Doll Etiquette: Tagging and Groups



Here's a fun offensive post for you, since some people may need the reminder

Okay…. first let's go over the purpose of a tag.

A tag is a tool for finding specific things online. Things are tagged very specifically to help people find what they are looking for. Tags are not some elitist special club where your item doesn't belong because it's not good enough. If your item doesn't fit the flipping tag, don't flipping tag it like that.

Examples:

Tag: Poodle
Unacceptable things to tag as poodle: a Labrador, a cat, a pair of sneakers

Tag: Pullip
Unacceptable things to tag as Pullip: A horse, your selfie, a Monster High doll

Tag: Minifee
Unacceptable things to tag as minifee: A personal selfie, a Volks doll, a Blythe

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Delays

Hi all! I'm currently struggling to get through my divorce (completely unexpected and it's been difficult).

There is a lot of work in progress on the blog, including posts needing edits, pictures needing changed/replaced, and so you're going to see lots of broken links and some dead picture links for awhile. It will be a month or two before I can get around to fixing these due to the issues in my personal life.

Replies to PMs, comments, and emails will be very, very slow during this difficult time. Thanks for understanding! I promise I'm not ignoring you.

Thank you for reading as always, and I've got plenty of scheduled posts that should pop up over the next few months (this is why preparation and planning is good!).

Lots of love,
Amaranth

Monday, June 16, 2014

Endless BJD Store Review


ever stylishSite: http://endlessbjd.taobao.com/

Style: Casual/mori girl, with some things for boys

Size Range: yo-sd to SD

Communication: n/a (use an agent)

Quality: 5/5

Ease of Payment: n/a (use an agent)



Monday, June 2, 2014

Monique Wigs Review, Pics, and Ordering Info


Site: http://www.monique.com/MoniqueGoldCollection.html (click the doll wigs option on the left bar to see all wig options)

Style: Literally dozens, if not hundreds, of wigs in various sizes, styles and colors.


For a good color chart, I found this one here: 
http://winddoll.creezvotreboutique.com/infos.php?info_id=5&language=en&osCsid=7739f8bda7a2b93bf0b9a35225826e54

It's pretty accurate to the colors I have in real life. Note that not all wigs are available in all colors.

Size Range: tiny/fashion doll to larger baby dolls.

Communication: For this recent order, I give them a 1/5. I will explain below in the overview.

Quality: This time? 3/5 (Usually at least 4/5)

Ease of Payment:  Fine, used credit card.





5-6 Pretty Girl in blonde
You can see the back is cut strangely, and doesn't blend together right.
My larger wig in this size doesn't have this issue
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Read on!