This beautiful Ooak kitchen made by Keera will be on eBay until the 6th of September. The starting bid is $150 and everything in the photographs such as furniture, food and all the little items are included (except for the dolls).

It’s very hard to find items that work perfect with 16 cm dolls such as Lati Yellow (renewal body) and Puki Fee, so this is a rare opportunity.

Secretdoll released a new tiny Baby Fairy BJD called “Dazzle”. There are three versions with the same face mold and body, being:

Type 1) Normal skin, black curly hair and brown eyes
Type 2) Normal skin, blonde, bobbed hair and blue eyes
Type 3) Tanned skin, black curly hair, blue eyes

They are only 10 cm tall and fits great with 1:12 scaled items. The price tag is quite high and the waiting time is quite long. Type 1 and 2 cost $300 and if you want the tanned version you have to add another $30. It takes 6 weeks for them to be made but I’m sure they’re worth both the money and the wait. The outfits are not included, but are available in the store.

Secretdoll are known for making dolls with a lot of personality, attitude and illusion of emotion. They’re a blast to photograph! The double Dazzle owner Suzanne Schmidt says “I have both of these. They pose really well, and I think they are very photogenic”.

Ixdoll released two new dolls to their shop this month. Their names are Mika and Pika and are two vintage looking rabbits. They are 16 cm tall and the head can be detached from the body, and the head, hair, ears and palms are designed to be changeable. The cost for one doll is HKD$1800 and they’re available in the Ixdoll online store for you to order.

I was honored to receive this doll in mid June this year. I painted him and took some photos to upload to my photostream on Flickr. The photo to the left belongs to Tanya and her faceup on her white rabbit is so sweet. I’d never made a faceup before but I did my best using what I had a home.

Mika & Pika Pool on Flickr
Buy Mika & Pika
Story about Mika & Pika

The Molly character is very popular in Tai Wan, Malaysia and Singapore. Its still hard to get a hold of Molly merchandize if you don’t live in Asia, but if you do you can visit the shows and be able to get your hands on anything from a pair of Molly Monster Jeans to a Molly Volkswagen.

There is a chance that Molly could become a BJD in the future because Kenny and IXTEE are friends. Lets hope and pray that it will become a reality!

1. Friendly Molly – Princess Molly limited to 250 figures world wide (HKD$800)
2. Friendly Molly – Molly in the rain limited edition of 250 figures worldwide (HKD$800)
3. Molly’s Beetle & Ladybugs
4. Molly USB Flash Drives
5. Monster Molly jeans
6. Molly Jewelry
7. Valentine’s CNY Candy “Flying with Candy Molly”

These incredibly cute keychain KUMA’s are available at Mimiwoo in five new autumn colors.

They are about 10 cm tall (4 inches) and cost $33.88.

I’m thrilled to inform you that USAGI rabbits are being released in three colors (Darjeeling Orange, Strawberry Red and Lavender purple) in the end of October. The rabbits in these pictures are just prototypes so they will look slightly different and richer in color in person.

They are about the same size as the previous line of ToyField’s KUMA bears with a price tag of 11,550 Yen. For more info please visit the Toyfield blog. They are available for pre-order at Toy & Goods Trading.

“As long as you have passion you’ll be able to create any miniature you want.”

Lene Dragon is an industrial designer from the Philippines that makes modern play scaled (1:6) miniatures on her free time. I came across Dragondee’s work when I was browsing the miniature groups photographs on Flickr and I was so impressed that I had to ask her to participate in this blog. And I’m really glad I asked because her words are truly inspiring!

Where do you live and what do you do for a living?

I’m currently a freelancing graphic artist specializing in packaging design and a part time miniaturist during most weekends. I currently live in sunny Southern California with my loving husband. ^^

Tell us a little bit about your current miniature projects.

I make 1:6 modern miniature furniture and furnishings. Right now I am working on a new living room set.

Can you tell us a little about your family and their relation to your hobby?

My family has always been supportive of any hobby I get into. They are creative and crafty people as well, so I am lucky to get a lot of opinions, tips and encouragement from them.

When did you start collecting miniatures and what triggered your interest? When did you start making your own miniatures and what made you finally start?

I have always been fascinated with classic dollhouse miniatures as a child, but it was only during a visit to Japan in 2007 that I discovered the wonderful world of Re-ment.  That ignited my love for modern miniatures. Sometime last year, I wanted to create dioramas to showcase my growing collection. I searched for other miniatures that would work with the Re-ment kitchen set I had but couldn’t find any (other than Barbie furniture). Finally, I decided to just try making my own! I was an Industrial Design major in college and have always wanted to do furniture design, but never did get into it (I did graphic design instead). So making my own miniatures was also a way for me to fulfill a ‘mini’ part of that dream.^^

Where do you usually buy your supplies?

I get it everywhere! Normally in craft stores like Michaels, but I also roam around hardware stores, thrift shops and yard sales to look for materials I could potentially use.

What’s the biggest challenge when making miniatures?

For me it’s more physical. My hands get tired and hurt easily even with the use of some power tools. Making miniatures involve a lot of time, patience and energy. No matter how much I enjoy making them I just can’t do it continuously.

What other toys are you collecting?

Through making 1:6 scale miniatures I also got introduced to Blythe and Momoko dolls. I now have a small collection of them too. They are my quality control team. They test out all my creations first to make sure other dolls will like them too. ^^

What’s on your wish list for this year?

Oh my, a lot. It’s my dream to own a Marina Bychkova Enchanted Doll, but I think I would have to wait a lifetime to get one of those! I’d probably just settle for a Dollfie doll or a Brinca Dada Bennett house for my birthday this year.

What’s your main source of inspiration?

I guess my number one inspirational source would be my family and friends. They are always the most excited whenever I make something new. Next would be other crafters and enthusiasts like me who just enjoy miniatures. I love meeting great happy people in this miniature world who appreciates the time and skill devoted in every creation.

Which are your favorite miniature artists?

Every miniature artist I know has their own individual style. It’s really hard to choose a favorite since each one is unique.  I love and enjoy all of them.

Do you take commissions and do you have your own shop where you sell your work?

I list my creations in my Dragondee Etsy Shop from time to time. I currently don’t take commissions but I am open to requests. Interested collectors can also send me their email address through my shop for listing notifications.

Do you have any encouraging words for miniature collectors that wants to start making their own miniatures?

Passion is all you need. Patience comes with passion. Skills and techniques can be honed and learned through patience. As long as you have passion you’ll be able to create any miniature you want.

If anyone has any questions or would just like to share ideas or chitchat about miniatures they can send me a message via my Flickr account.  I always try to respond as soon as I can. To those who are Facebook addicts like me, I also have a Like Page you can Like and get updates from.

You can follow the progress of her work in her blog brinja.dk

Sze Ning contacted me a few days ago to tell me about her new blog Chiqclicks and she asked if I wanted to take part in an interview about doll photography. I hope you’ll enjoy the article.

ToysField’s KUMA is the “it-toy” right now!

This bear is ball jointed and can stand on its own. It’s flexible and can lean its neck, wrists, ankles and bend its arms and legs.

The big KUMA is about 25 cm tall made of Non-phthalate PVC and poly resin. I think that KUMA is the perfect traveling companion and photo subject. But note that this toy isn’t meant for small children. Recommended for the age 15 and up. It has loose parts.

You can pre-order from the eBay seller Mimiwoo and Toy & Goods Trading. I wish I could buy them all!