2018 PNW BJD Expo - Volks Meet & Greet

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PNW BJD Expo, April 26-28, 2018 in Seattle, WA. The Expo has a very exciting theme in a very convenient new location! It was hard to leave the beautiful resort in Suquamish, but construction is under way so we chose to find a location closer to travel hubs. The DoubleTree Hotel at the Seattle Airport was perfect.

Here is a peek at what’s exciting at the 2018 Expo:

Theme: Gatsby -the 1920's in the United States where a time of social changes, prohibition, silent movies, gangsters, speakeasies, jazz, airplanes, cars, and a modern kitchen that included a refrigerator. As amazing as these events were ... just think about architecture and the clothes! Let your imagination run wild and be sure to enter one of the contests! Visit the website often to see all of the new developments, attendee registration will open on September 1.

Con Doll - Nikki Britt will be producing a 10-12" doll for the show. Doll and ordering details are still hush, hush ... more to come!

Socials & Roundtable Discussions, daily. Adeline, will have a different doll topic for each day and Roundtable discussions will give you tips that you'll want to use

Salesroom - We've invited the best of the best. There is an early bird registration for dealers, Click here for the interactive form. We have confirmed that a professional photographer and a Doll Doctor will join us- a first for this show!

Panels - we are just getting these booked, but plan on Photography (taking good pictures, backdrops, smartphone pics) and BJD's the Beginning, where we'll connect the Japanese connection to the German connection and meet where BJD popularity began in the U.S.

Workshops - Still in the planning stage, but we will have a return of the pattern making class.

Contests - we've added 2 additional contests this year: doll duo's and doll props.

PRIZES, Swap meet-up and more

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Yes, the absentee information will be available this coming weekend.

 

the early bird dealer registration has been extended to September 30! Sign up now, www.pnwbjdexpo.com

Hi - Nikki was super busy with Modern doll. We will catch up with each other and get the doll and pricing locked down before the end of the month!

 

Lots happening for the Expo you will want to hop over to the website for all of the details. But I am posting the news on the pre-order dolls available.

At last, more information! Nikki is on vacation in Ireland, but we'll have sketches soon.

Convention Doll by Nikki Britt

Nikki will be producing a 10-12" Phoebe doll (caucasian skin tone, nude) for the show. Registered attendees of PNW BJD Expo can order Nikki's con doll starting October 19, 2018. The first 10 orders will receive a dressed doll. There are some rules to attendee ordering: If you order Nikki's doll as a guest who will attend the Expo and then cancel the reservation, your doll will be cancelled as well.

Want to Order Nikki's doll, but can't attend?

Absentee ordering will begin on October 26 and continue to November 30. Absentee registration will be $75.00 - 10" Phoebe will be $650.00

At the Expo, Connie Lowe will have 50 special addition dolls for Expo Attendees only. Pre-order will be available. A sketch or picture and pricing of the doll will be available soon.

 

PNW BJD Expo Attendee and dealer ordering of the Nikki Britt convention doll begins October 19 at 9AM (PST), the order button is located on the home page at www.pnwbjdexpo.com

Absentee ordering will begin on October 26 at 9AM (PST) and continue until the dolls are gone

 

Just about 36 hours before Absentee orders begin!

 

Hi, yes the edition is limited to 100. Ordering is open until January 8 or until sold out

 

Love Connie Lowe dolls? Connie has developed a NEW 8" sculpt for the 2018 PNW BJD Expo. This edition is limited to 50 and available to pre-order for PNW BJD attendees only. I'm thinking little Eloise will be a fun dolly friend for Stella. Ordering is available until January 8 or until sold out. Connie will be joining our guest artist, so be sure and sign up! www.pnwbjdexo.com

 

Wow, the artists creating special or limited edition dolls for the PNW BJD Expo is AMAZING! Take a peek:
Nikki Britt - NEW 12" mini-Phoebe - pre-orders open to Absentee and PNW Attendees - limited to 100
Connie Lowe - our Guest Artist - NEW sculpt, 8" Eloise - pre-orders for PNW Attendees only
Kaye Wiggs - will be introducing 30 full set mini-Hopes - sold at PNW BJD Expo only
Depths Dolls - will have 10 specially costumed dolls available for attendees onlly
Glenna Hartwell - will have the last of the fabulous Elvira doll
Lati doll - is producing a limited edition doll for PNW BJD Expo Attendees only

Christmas is just a couple of days away - and the perfect gift is a ticket to the PNW BJD Expo!
www.pnwbjdexpo.com

 

I just saw a post by Nikki on her new 12" Phoebe:

For those of you not aware or confused about 12” Phoebe. She will be offered as a show doll by PNW doll convention. I will not be handling any part of the sales process, please contact Dorothy Drake if you have any questions regarding her sale. The link to the website where you can order her is https://www.pnwbjdexpo.com . 12” Phoebe will be an identical miniature version of 18” Phoebe (pictured below), she is still in the process of being cast into resin and reproduced so photos of the actual doll are yet to come. Orders will officially close January 9th so don’t miss her!!

 

Well as the best New Year's present of all ... adding a Volks Meet & Greet to the 2018 PNW BJD Expo is fabulous news. We are still planning the social event, but know it will be happening. We have also just confirmed that Pidgin Dolls will be attending with a special edition of dolls just for attendees. You definitely do not want to miss this event. Details are being added as arrangements are completed, www.pnwbjdexpo.com

 

The schedule and details are complete! You can now register for the Volks Meet & Greet, workshops, panels, and swap meet-up. We'll see you there!

 

Take a look at the contests for PNW. There are 7, so you should find a category that works for you. There is even a Photo contest that can be entered whether you attend or not. The event is co-sponsored by the STAND, Lookbook with great prizes and benefits. Check it out at: Contests - PNW BJD EXPO

 

The Doll Doctor is in! Emily travels from the East coast to join us. Not only is her work is amazing but she is conducting 2 panels and one workshop (www.pnwbjdexpo.com activities tab) to help you with your repair skills. She will also be taking appointments for repairs such as - ear piercing, wig styling and trimming, re-stringing, string tightening, manicure, bust blush, seam smoothing, and stain cover-up. Sounds like a dolly doctor and day spa! Contact me for details - I'll have the full details on the website this coming week! Not sign up for PNW BJD Expo yet? You won't want to miss this event!

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Do you love taking pictures of your dolls? We will have great photo opportunities at the PNW show - Lakeida Sprinkle, professional photographer, will be joining us from Texas. In addition to bringing a photo booth to take professional photos of your doll, she will be teaming up with Tom Beach at a panel on photography. Don't miss the PNW BJD Expo - day tickets are available, but I'm thinking you don't want to miss any of the fun!

 

Well yes it will the event will be to celebrate Volks dolls. You will even have a chance to have your (and your doll) picture taken with the General Manager. BUT I do not feel that just Volks doll owners should attend - everyone is welcome to attend and learn more. We will limit doll attendance to Volks

 

Just got this from Volks - and am told that they are working on a very special Meet and Greet as well as a trip down memory lane in the Friday panel. YOU can snag a ticket to the party (and who wouldn't want to?!) with a Full Registration to enjoy Friday's free panel and Saturday's ticketed Meet & Greet. Or you could purchase Saturday Only registration and join the ticketed Meet & Greet. Tickets available at VOLKS USA Meet & Greet - PNW BJD EXPO

 

Thanks for sharing the history! Uncanny Dreams and the other contests are an important part of PNW!

 

Hi, thanks for the note - the list is current as of now. I will change the header - sigh

 

Wanted to let everyone know that eyes will be available and the event and we have added a panel on kimonos.
Our sponsor donations are coming in and this is just one more reason why you should attend this event. Renown dealers in the salesroom, fabulous workshops and panels, Volks meet & greet, swap meet-up, great food and still time to sign up! www.pnwbjdexpo.com

 

Raise your hand if you love a fabulous sales floor including Val Zeitler, Connie Lowe, Volks, Doll Stories and so many other top names in the industry. I be you also like contest, prizes, informative panels, prizes, fun workshops, prizes, cool evening gatherings, prizes, swap meet-up, and did I mention prizes? You know you want to be there - sign up - and enjoy the enchantment. www.pnwbjdexpo.com

 

We have a fabulous group of prize sponsors that I want to recognize. Our vendors are huge supporters of the show with their prize donations. There are also sponsors that can not attend, but want to be a part our our event with donations of dolls, critters, and costumes. I just received this picture of Alan elf, a gift prize donation. Wow. My thanks to all who help create the fun at PNW BJD Expo - If you have not signed up - you need to be there! www.pnwbjdexpo.com

 

I spent a fun weekend at the Puyallup WA show and meet a lot of BJD folks. One fan got so excited, she wanted to remind you that there is still time to sign up for the whole event or for single day tickets.

 

Contests are a fun part of any convention! At PNW, there are plenty of categories to choose from and even one that does not require you attending or dropping of your entry. That would be the Photo Contest ... loosely themed Gatsby! You can enter from anywhere in the world by March 31. Not only are there cash prizes, but winning photos will be enlarged and posted at the event AND featured in the May issue of the STAND magazine. Send your photo to [email protected] To enter the other contests you don't have to attend, but you do need to drop-off and pick-up - click here for details http://dolls4all.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Contests-1.png

 

I think our ala carte ticketing gives everyone a chance to pick what they want to do. Not only can you sign up for a full registration, and single day tickets (www.pnwbjdexp.com)- you can get salesroom-only tickets at the door! The postcards went out today, but here is one for you incase you are not on our mailing list

 

I wanted to show a picture of sweet Eloise by Connie Lowe. Connie is the guest artist at the 2018 PNW BJD Expo in Seattle. Yesterday was the first day that we had an actual photograph ... this amazing little cutie will be available exclusively at Connie's booth April 27 & 28. If you have a full registration or one of the single day tickets (available through April 18)- you can reserve your Eloise. After that you can still attend - salesroom-only tickets will be available at the door.

 

Love sharing what's happening next week! A lot of people are coming in early Thursday and wanted to get together with other Expo-ites, so w e have added a 1:30 meet-up on Thursday afternoon. We'll be in the Northwest Ballroom Foyer at the DoubleTree (Seattle airport). What a fun way to start the Expo!

Also, this just in from Lati doll - they are sending an exclusive to PNW ! You gotta love her! www.pnwbjdexpo.com - you won't want to miss a thing!

 

PNW does have Salesroom-Only tickets for the star studded event.
Friday April 27 1-4PM $15.00 Saturday April 28 9-12n and 1-3PM $20.00
The salesroom includes dealers that you love and ones that you will want to meet! A photo-set area to take pictures of your dolls, prizes and a dolly dr.
Emily will be able to do repairs, while you shop ... you can even make an appointment: [email protected]
Eye change & gaze focusing
Ear piercing (per hole)
Wig style & flyaway fix
Wig stop-sliding service
Wig trim - fringe
Wig trim - whole wig cut and style
Restringing - 70cm
Restringing - 60cm
Restringing - 45cm
Restringing - 25cm
String tightening - 45-60cm+
String tightening - 25-45cm
String tightening - Iplehouse
String tightening - Fairyland
Manicure - nail polish & hand blush
Manicure - nail polish only
Manicure - hand blush only
Bust blush - Demure (cleavage)

 

Hi - yes we have single day tickets. Saturday is $30.00 and yes you can purchase at the door. If you also want a ticket to the Volks meet and greet, let me know