Possible New Releases!

Dear Sarah,

Ooo, things are getting exciting now that future Blythe releases are leaking via the Internet without being officially released. But then there's a lot of conjecture and then we have to wait a while before they're out.

I was over a BlytheKingdom and since Alexis Emerald has been official released, with a lot of fanfare mind, I was wondering about new releases. I found THIS thread which linked to THIS picture, which I unfortunately can't share. It has really pixely pictures of three possible Blythes along with the names: Pickle Winkle, Melo Melo Mew, and Coco Colette. (Yes, you read that right, Pickle. Winkle.)

The following illustrations are from the Un Salon au Fund d'Un Lac blog writer who went to an exhibition and got to see the original illustrations, then redrew them for their blog. The translations are provided by BK user blythe-chan. (Because Google Translate for this page is horrible.)

Pickle Winkle

What a cutie! Has Takara/CWC ever released an "alternative" girl before? She looks like a collaboration with Tim Burton. (Wouldn't that be awesome, actually?!) Sarah, I already know you're going to have her. 

From BK:

• hair: beige (?) and brown mix, like Veronica Lace or Ahcahcum Zukin
• black cat knit hat
• "pumpkin pants" (which are apparently 16th and 17th century men's breeches, not pants that look like pumpkins...)
• and the writer is "excited about her bobbed hair" (which I am, too! Hopefully she'll be affordable.)

Melo Melo Mew

I'm really excited for her. Since there's been a Neo in this style (Meowsy Wowsy - I wasn't thrilled about her at first, but now I want her) and a few Petites (like Tora Unpappa), word is she's going to be a Middie! We need a Middie with fantasy hair, so I'm really looking forward to this release and future news. And the more I've seen custom Middie's the more I want one.

From BK:

• "Her style is like Meowsy Wowsy's little sister."
• cat costume and striped apron
• "hair and eyes are a beautiful mint." (Mint eyes? Could be interesting. I'm guessing since only one set of eyes were mentioned, it's a Middie.)
• "bangs again."
• "Is it like Simply Peppermint, Enchanted Petal, or Prima Dolly Melon?" though the writer would prefer Peppermint hair.

Here's a quick comparison of the three girls mentioned. Peppermint hair would be nice, though I'm really liking Enchanted Petal's. I think Peppermint's is more of a "mint" color though.

Coco Collette

*Update: It has been confirmed Coco Collete will be the next Neo released.*

Rumor has it she's the next girl out!

"Takara Tomy has changed their factory and the next doll, Coco Collete will come from the factory that have been making the Petites for the past 10 years. They are excellent and we are excited with this move." 

-Junko Wong, from an email to a fan via the Alexis Emerald fan page

This again? Didn't we just get one of these?  Rachel's Ribbon Encore? And then all the dolls similar to RaRi, and now there's another? I really should be happy, because there's a fantasy **green** haired Middie and a Neo with two colors, but I'm just not too thrilled with her. I do like the hair color, but she's been overdone. From the BK thread, people seem really excited about her, so that's always a plus.

From BK:

•  bangs and perm
• "looks like Vinter Arden and Rachel Ribbon's cinnamon pink" (see!)
• "her dress looks like Le Jardin de Maman's" (SEE!)
• "has a lot of ribbons and looks cute"
• silk hat with brown and beige striped ribbon
• "her 'feel' reminds me of Heart of Montmartre and Rendezvous Chou Chou" (case closed)
• "she's so sweet! yeah, I really like her"

Even though I'm not too excited about Coco Colette, I am looking forward to seeing the official designs and releases, and will keep you updated!

Speaking of, I have some posts to do:

1. A Review of Margo Unique Girl, which I'm rather glad I waited until she was released
2. Factory Girls
3. My Factory Alexis Emerald, the newest addition to my family, and a review of AlEm (not sure if this will be too separate posts)

That, and I'm getting a few hats made to add to the shop, so there's a lot of things going on over here!

Hope you're well,

♥ Jillie

P.S. Readers: please see pictures from the EssHippo NYC Meet Up 2012 HERE!

IT'S HAPPENING!

IT'S HAPPENING!, a photo by OnePinkHippo on Flickr.

Sarah and I are finally meeting!

Granny Capes!

Dear Sarah,

I finally listed three of my Granny Capes in our Etsy shop! I'm so excited. It's my first time listing anything on Etsy.

First, an Aqua Cranberry Granny Cape.

I reused the colors I made for the prototype.

Orange Creamsicle Granny Cape

Inspired by my favorite orange girl, Coral.

Spring Fling Granny Cape

I found some yarn in one of the [many] boxes I have under my bed, and this one crocheted up very nicely. It's green and shimmery with slubs of pink, purple, yellow and blue. Coraline wasn't too thrilled with it, nor did she like modeling it, but the other girls adore it.

Enjoy!

♥ Jillie

More New Hats!

Dear Jill,

I have some more hats to show you! I have been soooo busy crocheting them all and at last they are up in the shop :) First there is the Raspberry Ripple Mesh Slouchy Hat...

I've had this yarn about 5 years and never knew what to do with it. I know have a purpose for it! I think it makes a lovely hat :)
Secondly is a monster collection of 19 different coloured hats!

Once again, it's my fav mesh slouchy hat, but this time you can choose to have it make in any of these 19 colours...

Just let me know which colour you would like at checkout! You can even have a mixture of colours if you like, for no extra cost :)

I hope you like!

Sarah
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