Coco Collette

Dear Sarah,

You know how much of a problem I first had with this girl? Then I saw this picture, and dangit I'm in love.

Dangit, she's so flipping adorable! I've never seen a shade of pink like this before, I don't think. Not really. And she has that cute little Lolita dress and hat! I want to take her to a tea shop and eat biscuits and ask her about her adventures in Wonderland.

Oh, so yes, the July release is Coco Collette. And I approve. 

The little bows!

The little sock! THE BOWS!

Even the box has bows, I'm dying! 

Apparently her hair color is the same as Stella Savannah's, but it appears to be in a different style. 

And all her fun information:

Coco Collette loves the finest of sweet Lolita fashion. 

Her fluffy puff skirt has powder blue lines and cotton lace hem.

The sweet little roses on the skirt are accented with bows on the hem. 

Her cute hat is tied on with a beautifully contrasting Grosgrain brown and white striped ribbon.

The back of the dress has a love blue satin ribbon that adds to the sumptuousness.

Her lacy white and brown striped socks and Mary Jane shoes complete the lovely Lolita look.

Face type: Radiance

Skin color: natural skin

Make up: Teak brown eye shadow, bright pink lip.

Hair style: Long hair in a loose perm with bangs

Hair color: Light pink (same as Stella Savannah).

Eye colors: Light brown (special color), pink, blue, and green.

Set includes: Doll, dress, hat, socks, shoes, underwear, and stand.

Release Date: July 20, 2012 (Fri.)

Price: 14,490 JPY (tax included)

June Moon will have a lottery to purchase this doll for international fans purchasing from Junie Moon international online shopping. 

Check Junie Moon international shopping site news section for more information.

JAPAN ONLY: Coco Collette will be available for preorder in on July 13

Either way, I'm sold! I'd love to have a pink haired girl, and one with such great stock?! Isn't it weird that I have nothing to complain about? Haha. 

♥ Jillie

P.S. I haven't forgotten to talk about Margo Unique Girl, which I have a lot of things to complain about, and Alexis Emerald.

P.P.S. Take your chances with Junie Moon, if you heard about the big event with the Alexis Emerald pre-order scandal. And it appears HobbyLink Japan is already sold out. Get her while she's hot!

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!