Winter and spring photos

Midsummer seems like an appropriate time to post my winter and spring photos and make room for summer posts to come. As we are almost halfway through the year, it is also a good time to summarize what has happened along the way. In this post, I will cover winter and spring in chronological order, sharing updates and photos from each month. :-)

January 

 

I unboxed Keres on 4 January and immediately took her outdoors for a photoshoot. I will finish her review eventually, maybe next month. I am considering naming her Adriana, but I will have to see whether that name sticks or if I come up with something else. Her character is Vivian's younger sister, so I would like their names to have a sense of cohesion. 

I also ended up buying Timeless Treasure Bloody Red Hood after all. Last year, I felt she might not be a good addition to my collection. However, she appears on my earliest wishlists from when I started collecting Pullips, so I am not quite sure what caused that momentary hesitation. I have not unboxed her yet, but I think Ylva would be a fitting name for her. 

February

Merori Tear Ver. is such a perfect winter doll with her fluffy coat and colour scheme that I had to unbox her for a photoshoot. This photo was taken on 22 February, right after unboxing her. Even though it was just a quick photoshoot, I am happy with how this photo turned out. While I was at it, I also took a quick photo of Keres (Adriana?):

March

I was busy and did not do anything doll-related that feels worth mentioning...

April

I unboxed Momori on 4 April. I wanted to photograph her for Easter because her colour palette and outfit fit the season perfectly. 

I have a few dolls that were purchased before Momori and are still in their boxes. So far, I have unboxed them systematically in order of purchase. In this hobby (and maybe in life in general, although I am not ready for that level of reflection yet, haha), I have a tendency to set myself arbitrary "rules" like this. I am trying to slowly move away from that. As a result, I have decided not to worry about the order anymore and instead unbox whichever doll I need for my photo ideas. 

It is the same thing with naming the dolls: I tend to overthink names, as if they could not be changed later. I am trying to adopt a new approach where I come up with a name that feels at least somehow suitable, see if it sticks and if not, try something else – no big deal. 

That said, my Momori does not have a name yet, but her character is Anette's younger sister, who loves animals and occassionally helps Anette on her farm. That is why photographing her with a chick felt especially fitting.

 

May

May was the month of cherry blossoms. Here, my Shiranui Nendoroid is photographed on 6 May with my phone:

I also unboxed Callie and Cassie on 10 May. With their seasonal outfits and distinct springtime aesthetics, I wanted to photograph them with the cherry blossoms before the season ended. Here are some photos: 

June (and what is next)

I have not taken any doll photos this month yet, but I am going to. What is nice is that I have been doing more crocheting and knitting again. I made a crocheted bandana headscarf for my dolls and a knitted pullover for my Taeyangs. They are going to be featured in future posts. I will probably attempt to crochet something in a tiny scale next or craft something completely different, like jewelry. 

I also finally bought wigs for ReonHardt and Albireo. While they are not the originally intended wigs – both were sold out and not restocked :( – I believe they will be a good fit, and I am looking forward to their arrival. I am going to customize ReonHardt first, since I realized that I do not have proper photos of Albireo wearing his complete stock outfit. I usually take those when unboxing a doll, but since Albireo was bought without his box, I kind of forgot to do something similar for him. It is the same thing with Anette, who was bought out of box: I have her new eye chips and wig ready, but I want to take proper photos of her in her stock outfit first, so I will start my customization project with ReonHardt. 

I think I will unbox some of my Timeless Treasure releases next, maybe Bloody Red Hood. I have not been in a hurry to unbox some of my dolls, since they look great even in their boxes, but I do not like the fact that I must take the Timeless Treasure releases out of their boxes whenever I want to look at them. I get that Groove wanted to make a simple box design, distinct from the original releases not to upset collectors opposing the re-releases, but I do wish they had opted for a windowed box.

While I do not usually talk about my personal life here, I can share that I started my doctoral studies in January. They have been great this far, but I can also see them affecting my hobbies: having spent the workday writing, editing texts, and reading, spending free time doing the same suddenly feels less appealing, haha. This has led me to limit writing these posts mainly to holidays (like I am doing now). On the other hand, I find crafting to be an excellent pastime after work: it is something completely different, does not involve staring at a screen, and can keep me engaged enough to take my mind off work-related thoughts. I also find it balancing and refreshing that while academic work often requires very long-term effort before bigger accomplishments, crafting offers a more immediate sense of completion as the progress is tangible at all times.  

Until next time – my next post will most likely be either a review of Keres or me sharing photos of ReonHardt's new look (and maybe rambling a bit about his character).

Pullip Kuromi Review

I got Pullip Kuromi from PullipStyle's dent box sale (PullipStyle, you are missed <3) around the same time I got My Melody Pink Version. She arrived in August 2023, and I unboxed her in October 2025, just in time for last year's Halloween photos. :P Since I have both Kuromi and My Melody and I recently wrote a review of the latter (https://pigeonhues.blogspot.com/2026/04/pullip-my-melody-pink-version-review.html), including some comparisons between these two releases in this review seems natural. I hope this is helpful to readers considering getting these two dolls as a set, like I did. :-) 

Unboxing

Pictures of Kuromi have not been used sparingly in the box design.

The box details feature the colour scheme, stripes and gingham pattern of the doll's outfit. 

Whereas My Melody's description highlights the doll's details, Kuromi's focuses on Kuromi as a character, mentioning things like her hobbies and favourite colour and food. 

 

Face-up 

For me, Kuromi's face-up was the main reason behind getting her, since she stands out from other releases with her darker, more alternative make-up. Her violet eye shadow and winged eyeliner remind me a bit of Pullip Bonita. However, Kuromi has prominent dark eye shadow under her eyes, and her eyeliner is triple-winged, with one of the wings ending in a dot. She also has Kuromi's signature pink skulls and black hearts on her eyelids, similar to how My Melody has bows and hearts. Like My Melody's eye chips, Kuromi's are also almost black, but have dark violet skulls in the middle.

I love how both Kuromi and My Melody have memorable eyebrows. Kuromi's have a straight, shaved look that is sometimes seen for example in gothic fashion and visual kei. I feel the eyebrows play a key role in giving her the cheeky, mischievous appearance that is central to Kuromi's character.

Her pink blush and lips contrast her dark eye make-up. She has blush on her cheeks, chin and forehead like My Melody. Her lips are glossy and have gradient effect, similar to My Melody's, although the way the paint is applied makes her Cupid's brow more pronounced. The use of pink in her face-up makes her coordinate with My Melody and also brings out the cute and girly side of Kuromi's character.

Eyes open

Half-closed eyes

Eyes closed

Better view of the eyeliner and the eye chips

Wig 

She has a long, wavy wig made of black fibre. While the fibre feels silky and nice, the wig is a bit thin, which causes the wig cap to show through at the back. Most of the time, this is not a trouble, as the fluffiness and waviness of the wig makes up for the thinness. Nonetheless, the wig cap is visible near the bangs. Additionally, there are some loose fibres and while the shedding is not excessive, it is still more than most dolls in my collection have had. 

The wig is styled into two braided, cone-shaped buns that imitate Kuromi's ears. I really like this hairstyle on her because it makes her look like her character even without the headpiece and contributes to the doll's memorable design. The buns are sewn on, so using the wig without them is not an option, but on the other hand, this keeps them securely in place. 

The bangs are styled into three parts using an adhesive of some kind on the ends. This makes the hair stay neatly in place and keeps the centre piece separated. The three-part styling subtly imitates Kuromi's hood.

Outfit

Kuromi's outfit consists of a dress, jacket, headpiece, shoes, tights, petticoat, and bag. She also comes with the collector's card and a black stand.

Categorizing Kuromi's outfit into a single fashion style is more difficult than My Melody's. While My Melody's outfit draws heavily from sweet lolita, Kuromi's feels more like a combination of several styles. The gingham pattern of the dress, heavier make-up, skull motifs, and the colour scheme hint at punk lolita, but the outfit otherwise – based on the silhouette and materials – is closer to sweet lolita in a darker colour scheme. This suits her character well, adding the necessary edge while also repeating motifs from My Melody's outfit, making them look like a set and not two completely separate releases. 

All accessories

The complete outfit

Headpiece

The headpiece consists of a black bow, made of the same fabric as the peplum of her dress and trimmed with white lace, as well as Kuromi's ears, which are made of fluffier fabric like her tail and jacket. There are wires inside the ears, allowing for posing. In the middle of the bow, there is a pink skull made of fabric with stuffing inside.

The headpiece is attached with a hair clip, which I find a bit awkward. Since the headpiece is attached to the bangs, I constantly worry about pulling strands of hair loose from the adhesive and ruining the styling. This concern is further increased by the fact that the hairpiece is rather heavy and slips down easily. Additionally, the weight makes the doll difficult to balance, as the buns are already heavy on their own. 

All in all, I prefer her without her headpiece, since her wig already makes her clearly recognisable as her character. I feel the headpiece does not add much and actually makes the head area of the design look a bit crowded by overlapping with the buns. While the headpiece is cute, I do not feel it is worth the hassle of trying to balance the doll and fearing for her hairstyle. I wonder if attaching the bow to a headband or using some completely different design choice, like a rectangle headdress, would have solved this problem.

Jacket

The jacket is made of fluffy black fabric and has ruffled edges and pink lining. The fact that both Kuromi and My Melody have ruffled outerwear made of fabric that matches their headpieces creates cohesion between their outfits. There are rows of small purple ribbons on the sleeves of jacket, and it is embellished with beads, like My Melody's cape. I love the details and how the repeating motifs tie the designs together.

Unfortunately, one seam of the jacket was ripped all the way from the armpit to the edge of the jacket. This is something I can fix, but nonetheless, finding defects in dolls of this price range is always a bit disappointing.

Dress 

The dress features a gingham pattern similar to My Melody's, except it has pink skull motifs amid the pattern. The hem is decorated with ruffles and ribbons, and the dress overall has various frills and laces. 

The peplum is made of sturdy fabric, which helps it hold its shape nicely. The peplum is decorated with the same beads used on the jacket, and the bodice has a lace-trimmed panel with smaller beads functioning as decorative buttons on the front. On the back, there is a bow similar to the one on the headpiece, also trimmed with white lace and featuring a skull made of stuffed fabric, as well as Kuromi's tail. The tail is made of the same fluffy fabric as the ears of the headpiece and also has a wire for posing. 

There are, unfortunately, some quality issues with the dress: there are some loose thread ends, and I wish there was some stitching along the edges of the floral lace since now the flowers keep curling up. Additionally, it should be noted that the black fabric stains easily – this doll already had stains on her torso when I unboxed her.

The dress imitates the look of a strapless jumper skirt worn over a separate shirt, but these parts are actually sewn together. The shirt part is made of stretchy ribbed fabric and features a Kuromi-shaped decoration made of felt, ribbon and beads. To be honest, I wish the shirt was separate, as I would find a lot of use for a cute, white shirt with pretty lace on the collar and cuffs. Additionally, the staining issue might have been avoided if the black fabric was not directly touching the doll's torso. 

Underskirt

Kuromi's underskirt is made of a very stiff mesh that functions like crinoline, and it is a separate piece, unlike My Melody's. This is nice, as now I can borrow it whenever I need to make another skirt look extra voluminous. 

Tights and shoes 

She has striped tights made of sturdy fabric and shoes made of rubber material. The bows look kind of fake, but I think this actually works here if viewed as an intentional design choice, as if they are supposed to be bow-shaped accessories rather than actual ribbons. The shoes are sturdy and fit relatively well, despite being a bit loose. 

Bag 

Her bag is a great addition to her outfit. It is very soft and ties the outfit together by repeating the gingham and bead motifs. I like that she has Kuromi merch like My Melody has her plushie, and I feel a bag suits her really well, as it looks trendy and slightly less cutesy than carrying a plushie.

Summary

I got into Sanrio relatively late, when Kuromi was already a thing. As a kid who liked spooky things and was interested in alternative fashion, Kuromi instantly became my favourite Sanrio character. That is why there is a certain sense of nostalgia involved in this review, and why it was important to me that the release captures the same charm and attitude that made Kuromi my favourite.

Overall, I am happy with her. Her make-up feels fresh and unique among other releases – I especially love her eyebrows – and I think her wig brings out Kuromi's character in a subtle but instantly recognisable way. (Her hairstyle actually reminds me a bit of Nadja from What We Do in the Shadows, haha.) Personally, I think her make-up and wig, combined with a cute outfit, already make her worth purchasing.

However, I cannot help but notice some things that could have been improved, such as the hairpiece. Additionally, I wish the shirt and skirt were separate pieces, as this would have added much-appreciated versatility to the outfit. The quality issues, such as the broken seam and messily finished threads, were also a bit disappointing. All in all, compared to My Melody, the design feels less thoroughly thought out and less well executed, even though there are still many cool details. 

Her design is easily recognizable, and it combines both Kuromi's edgy and girly aspects well. She also looks great alongside My Melody: their designs are different enough not to feel too repetitive, but they coordinate well together, creating the impression that they clearly belong to the same set. So, all in all, despite the quality issues and my other criticisms, I think she is a successful interpretation of Kuromi with a great face-up, and I am happy to have her in my collection.

Pullip Hatsune Miku LOL Review

 

Tämä postaus on ollut luonnoksissani pitkään. Hankin Miku LOL-version jo viime vuoden maaliskuussa, mutta en ole saanut tätä postausta viimeisteltyä. Blogi tosin on ollut tänä vuonna muutenkin hiljainen, mutta arvostelun kirjoittaminen tuntui työläältä jo silloin, kun päivitin tätä blogia aktiivisemmin. Työläyteen on osaltaan vaikuttanut nuken mukana tulleiden vaatteiden paljous, minkä takia kirjoitettavaa on riittänyt. Toisaalta julkaisu itsessäänkin herättää paljon ajatuksia. Miku LOL tuntui olevan hyvin suosittu malli nukkeiluharrastukseni alkuaikoina, minkä takia julkaisuun liittyy paljon nostalgiaa. Ehkä voisin pitää tätä mallia jopa yhtenä Pullip-sarjan klassikoista, jos tällaisia pitäisi nimetä. :-)

Alun perin harkitsin ostavani tämän LOL -lots of laugh- -kappaleen musiikkivideoon perustuvan version sijaan Pullip Hatsune Mikun. Päädyin kuitenkin LOL-versioon ensinnäkin julkaisuissa käytettyjen materiaalien vuoksi, sillä toisen Mikun vaatteissa käytetty keinonahka on tunnetusti kehnosti kestävä materiaali. Pidän ns. tavallisen Mikun kynsilakasta ja olkapään 01-yksityiskohdasta, jotka puuttuvat LOL-versiolta, mutta en antanut näille yhtä suurta painoarvoa kuin käyttökelpoisille stock-vaatteille. Lisäksi pidän tavallisen Mikun hieman voimakkaammasta meikistä, mutta koska erot eivät ole suurensuuria ja LOL-version hillitympi ilme sopinee kuva-aiheisiini joka tapauksessa paremmin, valitsin LOL-version. LOL-version onnistuin myös saamaan hieman tavallista Mikua edullisemmin.

 

This post has been in my drafts for a long time. I got Miku LOL version as early as March of last year, but I have not managed to finish this post. The blog has been quiet this year anyway, but writing this review already felt demanding back when I was updating the blog more actively. The difficulty partly stems from the large number of pieces of clothing that this release includes, which has given me plenty to write about. On the other hand, this release itself evokes a lot of thoughts. Miku LOL seemed to be a very popular model during the time I started collecting these dolls, which makes this release feel quite nostalgic. I might even consider this model one of the Pullip classics, if I had to name some. :-)

Originally, I considered buying Pullip Hatsune Miku instead of this version based on the LOL -lots of laugh- music video. However, I ended up choosing the LOL version primarily because of the materials used in the releases as the pleather used in other Miku's outfit ages infamously poorly. I like the so-called regular Miku's nail polish and the "01" detail on her shoulder, which are both missing from the LOL version, but I did not give them as much weight as I did to the practicality of the stock clothes. I also like the slightly heavier makeup of the regular Miku, but since the differences are not that significant and the more muted makeup of the LOL version probably suits my typical photos better anyway, I chose the LOL version. I also managed to get the LOL version at a slightly lower price than the regular Miku. 

 

Alkuun kuvia paketista:

First, photos of the box:

 

Miku LOL-version laatikko on yksi suosikeistani, sillä sen värimaailma sopii hyvin nuken sävyihin ja lähdemateriaali näkyy laatikon yksityiskohdissa (esim. taustan pupuissa). Pakkauksen erikoisuutena on, että nukke on asetettu laatikkoon poikkeavasti jalat koukussa, jotta pupuhattu saataisiin mahtumaan.

The box of Miku LOL version is one of my favourites as its colour scheme complements the doll's tones, and the source material is featured in the box's details (e.g. the bunnies in the background). The packaging is unusual in the sense that the doll is positioned unconventionally, with her legs bent, to fit the bunny hat in the box.

 

Nuken mukana tulee molemmat lähdemateriaalissa nähtävät asut: unimaailman pupuasu sekä toinen, koulupukumainen asu. Vaatteiden lisäksi nuken mukana tulee pehmoeläin, aitouskortti ja jalusta. 

The doll comes with both outfits seen in the source-material: the bunny costume of the dream world and another, school uniform-like outfit. In addition to the clothes, the doll comes with a stuffed animal, the authenticity card, and the stand. 

 

Nuken meikki on hillitty. Luomissa, poskissa sekä huulissa on hennon vaaleanpunaista väriä ja silmien alapuolella vaaleanruskeaa varjostusta. Silmien siipirajaukset ja turkoosit kulmakarvat tekevät meikistä kuitenkin tunnistettavan. Chipit ovat yksinkertaiset, mikä mielestäni toimii tässä hyvin. Kulmakarvojen väri sopii hyvin yhteen chipien ja peruukin kanssa, mutta rajoittanee joissain määrin mahdollisuuksia kustomoida nukkea luontevasti. Tämä ei tosin haittaa minua, sillä oma Mikuni pysyy stockina.

The doll's makeup is muted. The eyelids, cheeks and lips have a faint pink colour and there is light brown shading under the eyes. However, the winged eyeliner and turquoise eyebrows make the makeup recognizable. The eye chips are simple as well, which works well here in my opinion. The colour of the eyebrows complements the chips and the wig, but it may somewhat limit the options to customize the doll in a natural manner. This does not bother me, though, as my Miku will remain stock.

 

Peruukki on hieman kiiltävä ja sen verkko näkyy päälaelta, mutta muuten olin positiivisesti yllättynyt peruukin laadusta – olen kuullut tästä nimenomaisesta peruukista kielteisiä kommentteja, minkä takia olin varautunut pettymään. Toisaalta nukkea on toistaiseksi kuvattu verrattain vähän, joten aika näyttää, miten peruukki käyttäytyy jatkossa. Takaraivon hiukset on leikattu lyhyiksi, mikä muistuttaa joidenkin Mikun designien niskahiuksia. Edestä hiukset on leikattu tavalliseksi otsatukaksi, joten mikäli hiusten haluaa näyttävän malliltaan, vaatii se hieman asettelua ja kärsivällisyyttä. 

Saparot pysyvät kasassa langalla ja kumilenkeillä, jotka tässä jäävät näkyviksi, mutta peittyvät pupuasussa hatun alle ja koulupukumaisessa asussa erikseen kiinnitettävien hiusdonitsien alle. Huomasin muuten, että mainoskuvien prototyyppi-Mikulla on lähdemateriaalille uskollisesti kerrostetut saparot, mutta todellisuudessa peruukin saparoissa ei tätä kerrostusta ole. Tämä ei varsinaisesti haittaa, mutta on kiinnostavaa huomata eroavaisuuksia prototyyppien ja lopullisten julkaisujen välillä ja miettiä, mitä syitä muokkauksille on ollut. (Arvaukseni on, että kerrostettu kampaus on ollut joko hankala toteuttaa tai sitten saparot olisivat kerrostettuina näyttäneet liian ohuilta.)

 

The wig is slightly shiny, and its net is visible on top of the head, but otherwise I am pleasantly surprised by its quality – I have heard some complaints about this particular wig, so I was prepared to be disappointed. On the other hand, the doll has been photographed relatively little so far, so time will tell how the wig holds up in the future. The hair at the back of the head is cut short, which resembles the hair on the neck of some Miku designs. The front hair is cut into regular bangs, so if one wants the hair to look like the model's, it requires some styling and patience.

The pigtails are held together with thread and rubber bands, which are visible here, but hidden under the hat in the bunny costume and under the separate attachable scrunchies in the school uniform-like outfit. I happened to notice that the prototype Miku in the promo photos has layered pigtails, true to the source material, but this layering is missing from the actual wig's pigtails. This does not particularly bother me, but it is interesting to spot differences between the prototype and the final product and think of the reasons behind the changes. (My guess is that either the layered haircut was difficult to execute, or the pigtails would have looked too thin if layered.)

 

Mikun pupuasuun kuuluu pupuhattu, toppi, merimieskauluksellinen paita, hame, hanskat, sukat, kengät ja mamelukit. Nukke oli laatikossa puettu tähän asuun hanskoja ja kenkiä lukuun ottamatta.

Miku's bunny costume consists of a bunny hat, a top, a shirt with a sailor collar, a skirt, gloves, socks, shoes, and bloomers. The doll was dressed in this outfit in the box, apart from the gloves and shoes.

 

Hattu on hahmouskollisesti yksityiskohtainen ja tuntuu laadukkaalta: se on pehmoinen ja sopivasti täytetty, korvassa on aidot rusetit, silmät ovat kirjaillut ja isoa rusettia leuan alla reunustaa pitsi. Hatun korvissa on rautalangat, jotta korvia voi väännellä mieleiseensä asentoon. Hatun kiinnitys on hoidettu pienellä hakasella, joka jää rusetin alle piiloon. Mielestäni tässä on onnistuttu hyvin kolmiulotteisuudessa, materiaalivalinnoissa ja käytännöllisyydessä. Ainoa huomautettava asia on, että hatun painon vuoksi nuken tasapainottaminen on välillä hieman haasteellista. 

The hat is detailed, faithful to the character, and feels high-quality: it is soft and appropriately stuffed, there are real bows on the ear, the eyes are embroidered and the large bow under the chin trimmed with lace. The ears have wires inside them, allowing the ears to be posed. The hat is secured with a small hook, which is hidden under the bow. I think the three-dimensionality, choice of materials, and practicality have been executed well here. The only minor issue is that due to the weight of the hat, balancing the doll can sometimes be a bit challenging.

 

Nuken hanskat on toteutettu Pullipin käsien muodon takia lapasina. Olin aiemmin kuullut muilta keräilijöiltä hanskojen olevan hankalan tiukat, mutta itselläni ei ollut näiden kanssa ongelmia. Voi olla, että Mikullani on joitain muita yksilöitä paremmin ommellut hanskat – jopa hyvin pieni ero saumassa voi olla merkittävä tässä mittakaavassa – tai sitten olen vain harjaantunut Lauran hanskojen takia. :D Sen sijaan nuken kengät ovat hyvin tiukat sukkien kanssa, ja niitä pukiessa saa olla varovainen ja hätäilemätön. Sukat ovat hieman runsaat paitsi kenkien kokoon, myös lähdemateriaaliin nähden: joustavammalla ja ohuemmalla kankaalla sukista olisi voitu tehdä tyköistuvammat, mutta tämä on hyvin pieni vika, sillä hieman reilummat sukat näyttävät kyllä itsessään söpöiltä.

The doll's gloves are made as mittens due to the shape of Pullip's hands. I had previously heard from other collectors that the gloves could be troublesomely tight, but I did not have any issues with them. It could be that my Miku's gloves have been sewn better than some other dolls' – even a small difference in the seam can be significant at this scale – or maybe I have just got good due to Laura's gloves. :D On the contrary, the doll's shoes are very tight with socks, and one must be careful and take their time when putting them on. The socks are slightly loose, both in terms of shoe size and the source material: with a more stretchy and thinner fabric, the socks could have been made more well-fitted, but this is a very minor flaw, as the slightly looser socks look kind of cute.

Pupuasun häntä on toteutettu kiinnittämällä se toppiin. Irrotettavan topin alla on merimieskauluksellinen paita, joka yhdessä hameen kanssa sopii myös arkisempiin asukokonaisuuksiin. Vaikka tässä julkaisussa hahmouskollisuus merkitsee minulle eniten, arvostan myös tällaista muunneltavuutta. 

The bunny costume's tail is attached to the top. Under the removable top, there is a sailor-collared shirt, which, along with the skirt, also works well for more casual outfits. While trueness to the character matters most to me in this release, I also appreciate this kind of versatility.

Mikun toiseen asukokonaisuuteen kuuluu merimieskauluksellinen pitkä paita, kaksikerroksinen vekkihame, sukat, pehmopupu ja hiusdonitsit. Paidan merimieskaulus on kekseliäästi toteutettu tarrakiinnityksellä (kuten myös toisessa asukokonaisuudessa). Otan tästä kyllä häikäilemättä mallia, jos ikinä ompelen merimieskauluksellisia paitoja nukeilleni. :D Paita on koristeltu pitsillä, helmillä, jotka toimivat hihan nappeina, sekä koristenauhoilla. Sukat ovat venyvää kangasta ja istuvat hyvin. Asun toteutus on siisti, materiaalivalinnoiltaan toimiva ja hahmouskollinen. 

Miku's second outfit consists of a sailor-collared long shirt, a double-layered pleated skirt, socks, a plush bunny, and hair scrunchies. The sailor collar on the shirt is cleverly designed with velcro (as well as in the other outfit). I will definitely copy this if I ever sew sailor-collared shirts for my dolls. :D The shirt is decorated with lace, beads that act as buttons on the sleeves, and decorative ribbons. The socks are made of stretchy fabric and fit well. The outfit's execution is neat, the material choices are practical, and it is true to the character.

Pupupehmon jalat ja kädet ovat liikkuvat, joten pehmoa voi kuvatessa asetella eri asentoihin. Suun toteutus näyttää ainakin tällä yksilöllä hieman kummalliselta, sillä erillisestä kangaspalasta tehdyt hampaat ovat vähän vinossa, mutta pehmo on muuten mukavan yksityiskohtainen. 

The bunny plush has movable legs and arms, so it can be positioned in different poses for photos. The mouth's design looks a bit odd at least on this one, as the teeth made from a separate piece of fabric are slightly crooked, but overall, the plush is nicely detailed.

 

 

Miku LOL-versio on julkaistu vuoden 2011 Doll Carnival -tapahtuman yhteydessä ja se on kokoelmani vanhin julkaisu. (Kokoelmani toiseksi vanhin julkaisu, Nella, on julkaistu kuukautta myöhemmin.) Olen useampaan otteeseen nähnyt Miku LOLia käytettävän esimerkkinä, kun vertaillaan vanhojen ja uusien Pullip-julkaisujen hinta-laatusuhdetta. Esimerkiksi monilla viimeaikaisilla julkaisuilla, joilla on ollut kaksi asukokonaisuutta, tämä toinen asu on myyty erikseen (esim. Sugar Sugar Rune -julkaisut). En ota tähän keskusteluun kantaa tässä postauksessa, mutta totean, että olen kaiken kaikkiaan tyytyväinen päätökseeni hankkia tämä julkaisu. 

Julkaisussa on käytetty monipuolisesti erilaisia materiaaleja ja tekniikoita, ja vaatteiden kankaat ja ompelujälki yleisesti ottaen tekevät julkaisusta laadukkaan oloisen. Yksityiskohtiin ja hahmouskollisuuteen on myös kiinnitetty huomiota. Miku on minulle tärkeä hahmo, joten olen iloinen, että nyt omistan figuurien lisäksi Mikun myös Pullipina. Odotan innolla tilaisuutta toteuttaa muiden Mikun designien asuja nukkekoossa ja ottaa muiden kappaleiden musiikkivideoista inspiroituneita kuvia nukesta. ^^

 

The Miku LOL version was released as part of the 2011 Doll Carnival event, and it is the oldest release in my collection. (The second oldest release in my collection, Nella, was released a month later.) I have frequently seen Miku LOL used as an example when comparing the price-quality ratio of older and newer Pullip releases. For instance, many recent releases that have two outfits have had the second outfit sold separately (e.g., the Sugar Sugar Rune releases). I will not take part in this discussion in this post, but I will say that I am overall very happy with my decision to add this release to my collection. 

A variety of materials and techniques have been skillfully utilized, and the fabrics and stitching of the clothes give the release a high-quality feel. Attention has also been paid to details and faithfulness to the character. Miku is an important character to me, so I am delighted to have her not just as figures but now also as a Pullip doll. I am excited to create doll-sized versions of other Miku designs' outfits and take photos inspired by other music videos. ^^