Into The Rabbit Hole With Franklin Lim Liao

Franklin Lim Liao is very well known for the spectacular and award winning costumes he wears at the doll conventions. But today, instead of looking at pictures of Franklin, we'll see a series of pictures he shot entitled "Into the Rabbit Hole."  The cats are the humorous stars of this photo shoot. Look carefully at the 4th picture. What do you think?

I believe the doll is a redressed Azone Pure Neemo Alice Aika. I'm normally not attracted to anime style faces but this line is very interesting. They are 1/6 scale and not inexpensive.  I love the outfits.

Azone Classic Alice Aika Cheshire Cat Ver.

Classic Alice koron Amazon.co.jp

Black Alice Lien Amazon.co.jp

From what I'm gleaning on Flickr and amazon.co.jp, there are a several different dolls with this theme and there are several themes and lines of Azone Pure Neemo dolls.  They're all dressed in these wonderful fashions which fit the theme of their line. They're apparently very popular and sell out quickly.

These last two are from the latest series Witches' Magical Land. Both about $156. each. Of course you would have to pay shipping from Japan if you could score one of them. At Hobby Search, they're sold out with waiting lists only.

While you're at Hobby Search, check out the Pure Neemo bodies. I love the 'snap' together and pull apart ability. You can change the hands, the torso and more. That's gotta be fun.

IMOGEN Repaint by Juan Albuerne

This is a seriously talented man. Juan Albuerne posted a few pictures of his Imogen repaint today on Facebook. Take a look at these!

There's so much depth in Juan's repaints. He approaches each one differently...no cookie cutter formula redo anywhere.

To see more of Juan's wonderful work click here.

Dioramas by Amber Park

Posted on the doll boards today were photos by Amber Park of some of her amazing diorama creations.

Click here to see the entire set of images. You will not be disappointed!

Magia2000 Party at NBDCC 2011

Rebecca Berry posted fantastic pictures of the Magia2000 products offered at the National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention.  They are gorgeous!

Click here to see all of her pictures.

Dark Phoenix, 2011 SDCC Exclusive

Dark Phoenix LE150, the Tonner 2011 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive, will be available for purchase on Tonner Direct.com beginning Friday, July 29th.  Normally priced at $187.50, it will be discounted by 20%.

Use Promo code SDCC2011 to get 20% and free shipping.
You may also place an order via telephone at 1.800.794.2107.

Handmade Wigs by Anthony in Hawaii

Anthony calls this new collection Forbidden Gardens of Babylon. They are sold out now but I wanted to show you what I think is the most creative and beautiful handmade doll wigs I've ever seen. These are all saran - no silk flowers were used. He made three of each and they flew!

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