Blythe & Toys

Well I’m back from Japan, and what an amazing trip it was.

I was able to meet up with Atelier Matin in Osaka, at the IDoll West show (thank you Matin-san!) and met a whole bunch of other wonderful people at the show. So many business cards pressed into my hands and imagine my embarrassment at finding I’d left mine in my bag back in Tokyo!

I was also very lucky to get to talk very briefly with Junko Wong at Junie Moon, she has a very commanding presence and I was a little in awe of her awesomeness, so to speak.

There will be a whole bunch of new items in the store soon. I’m getting a lot of feedback from you telling me of problems checking out. I’m working on this issue to get it sorted ASAP. In the meantime, feel free to email me to ask questions or place orders.

Lots of dolly love

Natalie

I’m happy to let you all know that I’ve got a little bit of new stock in, just before I jet off to Japan.

Yellow and Cream Weft: High quality straight and shiny. Perfect for that special custom project.

Shoes: Various types including pink uggs, lace up boots and mary janes.

NEO Blythe Pre Order: I have several Pre Orders currently open. Check the store for details. Strictly Limited Availability.

There will be a whole bunch of new stock in March, but until then I’m in Japan so will not be able to update the store. I’ll be in email contact though, so any questions just email me

Ever since seeing this Panda-Z photo, I’ve been enamoured with the little robot panda controlled by a real panda.

I plotted all the places in Nakano, Osaka and Tokyo I would search for this intriguing little guy when I go in February - intricate maps and searches of toy shops took all my time.

How was I to know that Panda-Z was waiting for me in a discount bargain bin in an Elizabeth Street store here in Melbourne?

Meet Panda - my very first Panda-Z:

The first of many.

Robio, the coolest physical shop in all of Melbourne, now stocks my brand (Pixel Dollies) for Blythe.

Now in stock: Kimono, Yukata, Tights, Stockings and Socks for Blythe, Pullip, Dal and other 1/6^th dolls.

Yay Robio!

Exciting news, Blythe fans!

Thanks to busy negotiations with one of the world’s best known shoe makers for dolls, Pixel Dollies (my shop!) will soon be stocking various shoes and boots for Blythe.

These high quality items are beautifully hand made. You will be able to get Ugg Boots, Mary Janes, GothLolli style shoes and all kinds of boots!

Please email me (blythe@pixelkitty.net) should you wish more information before we send out the next newsletter.

We have a wide range of over the knee tights, opaque and fishnet stockings in our store right now.

Go buy your girls a cheap and cheerful Christmas pressie!

So all she needs now is a little haircut, but this is finished for the moment.

Original Doll: NEO Blythe Velvet Minuet

Face-up: @nai-san

Hair: Weft sewn in by me

Outfit: Brilliant Haute Couture (BHC)

Kitty-chan received a new head of heat proof saran weft. Unfortunately, my store is now out of stock of this item, but I’ll be getting more soon for those of you who want it. Don’t be shy in requesting colour or types!

My Primadolly Ashlette was also re-wefted with heat proof weft - this is a curly weft in pink and white. Isn’t she pretty?

I’ve been trying to track down dolly events happening in Japan while I’m there next year, and the wonderful atelier matin has given me the details of a show he is exhibiting at in Osaka!

The I-Doll West Vol.6 will be happening on 24 Feb 2008, at MyDome and I can’t wait to go. Apparently it’s a very large show with Blythe, BJD, Lati, Volks, Obitsu and so much more on display and for sale.

Amazingly talented people like atelier matin will have booths to show and sell their wares.

How excitement!

I just can’t get back into blogging.

From my early (in)famous weblog in 1993 (then known as a personal website), to getting nominated for a Bloggie, to numerous press interviews to wide spread hatred in America for my comments about rabid patriotism a year after 9/11, to incredibly kind words from other (in)famous webloggers to leaving internet support to winning web design awards to opening a (now growing) online business…

It’s been a hell of a journey since my first modem back in 1991, and my first computer back in 1983.

I find I have less and less I want to share with complete strangers, and more and more I want to achieve in the Real World.

I’m trying to grow my online business with practically no capital and a hell of a lot of competition. Finally I’m getting good business contacts who are willing to talk wholesale, and I’m even going to Japan to meet some of these new contacts, including *the* name in Blythe.

I’m considering a trip to HongKong as the next place to go, but getting contacts is really hard - most of them are so busy that even though they plaster “contact us for wholesale distribution and orders” all over their websites and eBay Stores, none of them actually reply with real information. Hey, I have thousands of dollars to throw at you, please talk to me!

The people who do business with me are all wonderful, with quality products and great communication. My customers almost always are repeat business (thank you, thank you!) and the word of mouth seems to be happening.

I have a new line coming soon, exclusive to me and carefully designed and developed by an extremely talented designer in Japan. Exquistely hand made, you’ll have to wait a little longer to see it.

My goal is to have a physical shop front specialising in Blythe, Licca, Volks and BJDs with a side line in other collectables - but that’s down the track a little.

So in summation of my ramblings, go look at my shop, contact me if you want anything I don’t currently stock and do contact me if you can wholesale me Blythe goods and accessories!