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Huis Ten Bosch Volks Owners Appreciation day event after report! ^__^ (image heavy)

Mar 2, 2007

    1. Hey guys!! Sorry it took so long!:sweat I've been jet lagged and cant get over it! lol

      So to sum it up, it was an amazing time!
      Besides a little mix-up and being misdirected in the airport, thus missing our flight to Nagasaki, the trip ran smoothly! lol We ended up staying in Tokyo a night, heres some pics from the airport, waiting to board our flight to Nagasaki!
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      We arrived at Huis Ten Bosch early to look around and the place really is beautiful!
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      We took pics until it was time to go to the tea party. We waited for a while in the very fancy tea room on big floofy pillowed victorian styled sofas. Then the whole Volks and BTSSB crew arrives in a huge "tour" style bus!! Everyone peered out the windows to catch glances of the Shigetas and the special BTSSB model guest.
      After a few minutes, Mr. Shigeta came in with lots of Volks staff and sculptors, they sat right with us (me and my Fiance) to chat!! I was soo googly and excited! We talked for a long while, about various things like our missed flight (he made a very funny "ohh noo" gesture). He loved my Meromi (BW oldskin F-07) and he was soo excited to learn I had a Sei-Tenshi. He told me a big story on how each Sei-Tenshi finds it's owner by destiny, and I was so touched! We met sculptors and told them how much we appreciated their amazing works and talent. Mr.Shigeta left us with a "see you soon" and his lovely daughter Shino, who is Mikeys sister. She stayed with us the whole day to help us with translation.
      Here are some pics we took in the tea room (ignore us, we look crazy! lol)-
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      She asked us a few question about America and our dolls, then if we needed to see the doll doctor. She led us to the Doll Doctors room and we took a number, then wrote our dolls problems. The Doctors were all so pleasent, they fixed up our SD in a jiffy.
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    2. After, we went up to our room to change for the dinner party. It started to rain! It didnt matter, because the happy, loving feel of the party overpowered the gloomy weather.:)
      They handed us a numbered little paper for the raffle and led us to a table at the very front so translation could be done with ease.
      When Mr.Shigeta came out, he was hand in hand with a life size Toppi!! (I couldnt get a good pic! :( )
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      Mr.Shigeta gave a nice speach about SD and it's fans, then he mention how we flew in from the US and had missed our flight (I was stark red! lol) and how He and the Volks staff was honored, everyone gave us a huge round of applause. I was so greatful to be in the same room with such lovely people!:aheartbea Mr.Shigeta then mentioned every group who traveled from a distance to get there that day, and we clapped for everyone!
      We had a salute with a glass of champagne, then we had a lovely dinner. I couldnt eat much, I was sooo excited!

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    3. After, Mikey and Mr.Shigeta came on stage and announced we would start a reverse auction! It worked that the price would start really high, then work it's way down. They auctioned-
      Yo-tensh yuu
      MSD Hewitt
      SD Liz
      Yo-sd sleepy Kuuta
      Magical Micheal
      and I believe 2 others I just cant remember!*_*

      The really special part was, their face-ups were done by each dolls personal designer!
      After every doll was won by it's owner, Volks and BTSSB set up about 3 tables of give away goodies! First their were various things from BTSSB, then thier were goodies from Shops in Huis Ten Bosch hand picked by the Volks Staff, then, their were 20 Sei-Tenshi, and 10 Rei-Tenshi!!!:D
      Saito Yasuka took the stage to talk about himself and BTSSB, then he led the way to start the BTSSB giveaways.
      After those were all gone, Volks took the stage again to start the Huis Ten Bosch giveaways, but first they gave cheesecakes to everyone who had a birthday that day!:aheartbea
      After those were given, Mr. Shigeta took the stage to talk about th Tenshi, and how special they were to Volks. Then he talked about a new very tiny angel, the Rei. Just then, white gloved Volks staff came pouring down from the stage holding tiny little white boxes. They gave a quick roundabout peep to each table!
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      Then Mr. Shigeta called numbers for the Tenshi. My Fiance was called for a Sei!:D :fangirl: :aheartbea As he got up to go on stage, everyone gave a huge "yyyyyaaaaaaaayyyyy". It was sooo exciting but funny at the same time because my Ema had the huges bashful grin on his face!

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    4. After everything was settled, Volks wished everyone a happy stay, and to not forget to collect our gift at the door (very cute Bath towel with the two lil sd Mascots!! pics soon).
      We stuck around to take pics, not know a mind boggeling line would be waiting for us outside the BTSSB suite. lol
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      We went back to the hotel, and waited in line to go to the BTSSB exibit.
      It was very lovely, and we put in for both one-offs. They said they would announce the winners at a later date.
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      I got to purchase the dress-set just like Toppi's for myself!:love

      We had an amazinggg time. We thank Volks sooo much for letting us attend, and we also thank my good friend Kazuyo, because without her none of this would not have been possible!:)
      We cant wait for Dolpa NY 2!!! *squeee*

      Here are pics of Japanese fans dolls-
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      **more to come, I have to upload**

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    6. I love your report! BTW, prob the woman who did the translation for you was Shino-san. :) Her English is very good!
       
    7. Here are a mix of pics-

      My Meromi! (oldBW F-07)
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      My Ema's new Sei, Leechey!-
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      Leechey and my Chiisai-
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      Me and Ema's lil Renge-
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      Funny pic to end off with! We were at Jusco!! lol-
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      Thanks for sticking in there guys, I know this was a looongg post! lol
      I hope you enjoyed! ^__^

      *Jen
       
    8. Thank you very much for the report, everything sounded so beautiful and sweet! Congratulations on getting another sei!
       
    9. Thanks for the pics, and your bf is so lucky to have won a sei tenshi too!
      BTW, was this the tea party that was going to offer ANY volks dollfie combination for $5,000? Or did they drop that? Alex
       
    10. nathankatt-
      Yup it was the "Dream FCS" event! 500,000 Yen!!
      Believe it or not, the 3 slots offered were filled during reservation period!
      The 3 lucky (and quite wealthy) people were taken to a special grande room specially reserved to do the Dream FCS.
      I really hope to one day see what those fans dreamed up!

      *Jen
       
    11. wow thank you for all the pictures!
      It looks so fun! and congrats for new Sei ^^
       
    12. So fun to see your pictures. Yes, Shino was your translator. How cool is that? Your two Sei-tenchi at the window are too adorable. I can't believe how tiny the Rei tenchi is. Seeing the hand with it really give you an idea of it's size.

      I think it's funny you got a picture with life size Toppi...while your boyfriend got a shot with the Colonel.

      Thank you for a wonder report!
       
    13. Aww, wonderful report :fangirl: Thank you very much, Jen :fangirl:

      Leechey is SUPER lovely!!!!! :love I want to get my Sei Tenshi like as yours someday :chibi It was very nice that people were pleased with your fiancee's Leechey :)

      Dolls with BABY Dresses are to die for :love Kurumi looks very nice with that dress :aheartbea

      If you didn't participated in this tour, we couldn't see such a close report :D
      Thank you very much for sharing!!!!!

      *Hugs*
      ria_ria<3
       
    14. Wow! That looked like so much fun! I wish I could've gone. You and your fiance are very lucky~ And now two sei tenshi in the family! How cute~ :D Thank you so much for writing this report and sharing the pictures with us! :) I hope one day they will have another event like this and that I would be able to go then.
       
    15. LOL This is a lovely report and congratulations to you for having such a great time and winning lovelies like the new seitenshi! :D :D :D
       
    16. Thanks for your report!
      You and your fiance are so lucky! Two Sei tenshi in one family are just amazing. And all the BtSSB totally killed me, everything looks gorgeous <3
      That jusco picture just remind me of shimotsuma monogatari. Do they really have everything? XDD
      p.s. I PM'd you a while ago about the BtSSB MSD set. Were you able to find an extra set? If not I'll just have to go battle on Yahoo Japan... Thanks!
       
    17. I'm so glad you posted an after-report :aheartbea :aheartbea

      Looks like a lovely time indeed and eeee, the Rei Tenshi with the folded up legs are really too too cute!

      Congrats to your boyf on the Sei :D
       
    18. Wow! What a one in a lifetime chance to go to one of these events in Japan. Your pictures are great and thank you for sharing the experience. I'd just love to go to Japan one day!
       
    19. Wow. How wonderful for you. THat must have been the most amazing experience. Isn't Shino just the nicest? Thanks for the report and all those great photos.
       
    20. Hi, Sumomo123!!

      Thank you for sharing all that fun!! I've been kind of itching to be able to read someone's impressions of the Huis-Ten-Bosch event, so your report is more than welcome. How cool are the Shigetas?! It was very sweet of Shino to stay with you and make sure you felt comfortable and welcomed - and it's just exactly what I'd have expected. They're just that kind of people. (^_^)

      Very cool that your fella collected a Sei-Tenshi - and they look so adorable together!! (Especially that li'l underpants oops, LOL!!)

      Thank you, again ~

      ~Bruce
       
    21. Ohhmygod. So many Baby clothes! So pretty!
      My future Mnf (not to mention me aswell) would kill for those clothes. ;__;
       
    22. Thank you for all the wonderful pix!
       
    23. Wow thanks for all of the photos and the details of your trip. It sounds wonderful. And how lucky to have a fiance who's into it all too.

      Nancy
       
    24. Such great pictures ... I feel like I was there ~ Almost ~
      Jen it looks like you both had a most magical time! I am so happy for you.
      Sure hope to catch a peek at Ema's Leechey ... you going on the 11th to the Liberty place meet?
       
    25. Sure am Lolly! See you there. ^__^

      Thanks everyone for your great comments, I am glad everyone is enjoying the pics as much as we enjoyed taking them.:)
      *Jen
       
    26. Thanks for sharing all of those pictures! It looks like you guys had a great time! XD ...and all of the little goodies were so cute!
       
    27. Omg Thanks for posting this even though I had no clue it even happened. X3 lol But those are Rei-tenshi? can they move?
       
    28. Thank you so much for sharing these amazing pictures with us:D... That place looks absolutely Gorgeous~~~~ My kids would have been right at home with all the Victorian dacor:sweat.... Gorgeous shots... Makes me feel as if I was there.... Thanks again, Can't wait to meet you guys at NYC Dolpa 2;)
      ~Anthony
       
    29. Thank you so much for posting this~ It almost feels like I was there. XD You and your boyfriend better post tons of pictures of your Sei Tenshi! &#9829;
       
    30. What a wonderful report -- thank you for sharing your trip with us, I love the pictures!! Congratulations, you're a very lucky couple to *both* have won Sei-Tenshi at different events . . . wow!!

      Glad you had so much fun ^_^

      See you at the NY Dolpa!!

      *hugs*

      -- Andi :D
       
    31. *squees* That sounds like SO much fun! It really makes me want to attend a Japanese event, as your time sounds so amazing. I can't believe your Fiance won a Sei! That's so wondeful.

      I hope I'll be able to meet you at the NY Dolpa! ^___^
       
    32. I went to Sato today and met Doll Doctor, so I talked about you and said you appreciated so much!!!!!
      He was pleased so much, Sumomo123 ;)
       
    33. thank u for the pictures! :D and grats for getting such a cute Reitenshi!!!

      Can I ask a dumb question, who is Saito Yasuka? ^^" Pardon my dumbness ... ;___;
       
    34. He's an actor best known for playing Ibu Shinji in the Prince of Tennis movie. Now he is becoming a model for Baby the Stars Shine Bright to further promote their Alice and the Pirates line. Since Huis Ten Bosch was kind of a joint effort between Volks and Baby, he was there to advertise for Baby, and was a big hit with the ladies :lol: You can see his blog here.
       
    35. What a fun event! I am glad you were able to go and take so many pics.
       
    36. Thank you for posting this wonderful report :D
      It must have been so awsome to be there! The little Rei tenshi are just adorable :daisy
      And congrats to your fiance on winning a Sei tenshi :)
       
    37. The sei tenshi look so cute together (>_<)/ ~v v v v
      thanks for the report, sounds so fun!
       
    38. thanks for shearing potos. it was a really great event!
       
    39. Thank you for sharing the photos! It is wonderful that you got to go. The photo of the 2 Sei Tenshi at the window with one's pants down was just too cute! Congratulations to your fiance on winning a Sei Tenshi!
       
    40. Congratulations! It looks like the two of you had a total blast. Thanks so much for sharing all of the pictures. :)
       
    41. Wow, that sounds like the doll event of a lifetime~! Your pictures turned out great - thank you for sharing, it's so nice to be able to get a feel of what your experience was like. The Volks Corporation people sound super helpful and pleasant, and their dolls are just gorgeous. How exciting that your fiancee won one of the little ones :D sooooo cute!

      You must be sure to share pics of any upcoming events you attend as well. ;) We really appreciate the chance for a peek!
       
    42. Coolies, it was like reading a story from book! Neat pictures too, I'm going to steal them all! ^.^ Oh and I am defiantly going with you next event!:dance
       
    43. Fab report, thanks for writing it up and sharing your trip with us. ^__^ Congratulations to Ema on his new little Sei-tenshi.
       
    44. I find it so cute you won a Sei-tenshi with pink wings and your Fiance won a blue winged one. I think both sei did really did choose it's owner and you should feel very special to each have one :)

      Thanks so much for this report!
       
    45. Thanks for sharing all that with us! It was wonderful. Looks like you had a great time. And you guys were so lucky! Congrats. Your two little Sei Tenshi look so cute from "behind".......
      Karen
       
    46. I am so happy you had such a nice time! I am happy such a nice person and dedicated fan got to go! Thanks for the lovely pics too! ^_^
       
    47. What wonderful photos and it's nice to read your after report after I met you so I recognize you, your BF and your tenshis in the photos
       
    48. Thanks so much Aree!
      Whoaaa did I really post this in general? I remember putting this in the gallery? @__@ Can a mod please move it to gallery meetups/events? Thanks!

      Gosh I hadnt looked at these pics in ages, I miss Japan so much! :(
      It was great to see the Shigetas (although I missed Mrs. Shigeta, I hope she is feeling better!) and Volks staff again at Volks NYC Dolpa 2! Cant wait for NYC Dolpa 3!!! :D
      *Jen
       
    49. Done!

      -- A :)
       
    50. Thanks for sharing the photos. A lot of people weren't able to go, so for me, this is almost like being there. :3 Volks is always so kind.
       
    51. that looks soo fun! i love the tiny ittybitty dolls ^_^;;; aww
       
    52. What an awesome report!!! The pics are great! :whee:
       
    53. Sounds like it was lots of fun. The pics are glorious thank you so much for sharing :)
       
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