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Heck! ...missed an update. Sounds like @CrowBlackJay is expecting a sample elf soon! Do wonder if the Yuletide season will slow things down, but it will be an exciting to see a production Elf.

 

Ooh exciting! I can't wait to see photos of her! I do think the season will slow things down at least postal-wise. Things are moving slower than snails at this point.

 

The light blue dragons are in! I'm so excited, can't wait for that shipping notification.

 

Ooh awesome! Do share photos once she comes in!

 

That's a gorgeous blue! Makes me think Ice dragon.

 

I agree! I need to think of a name for mine.
I think i'll be leaving her without body blushing and mostly just make her jewelry. She's one of the few dolls i've encountered that I actually really like without faceups/blushing!

 

AAAAAAA SHE SHIPPED OUT TODAY HOLD ME I'M SO EXCITED

 

Oooh exciting! I hope she gets to you swiftly and safely!

 

@tithorargentus ...any news on your dragon? Ice Dragons need to travel in the cold of winter...right?

The elf girl is looking amazing!!!! Confirmed height of about 37cm. Sounds perfect

 

She just arrived.
My husband was MVP and able to grab her from the post office for me. I'm absolutely blown away by this doll.
TithorArgentus on Instagram: “Before I became interested in having ball jointed dolls of my own, I was awestruck by my friend @littlebird_delmar's She is a Dragon. After…”

 

Oh she's beautiful @tithorargentus! Congratulations!

 

Agree with @Quiet and Insane....just beautiful!
Congratulations @tithorargentus

 

I hope that there will eventually be another preorder... I've just seen this one (OK, lies, I've seen this one before, several years before I knew much/anything about BJDs, so I definitely didn't know what sculpt this was) and I'm in love.

 

I feel like there will be another preorder. Perhaps not this year, but maybe next year. Do you follow Spirit Imprint on Instagram? They usually post their preorder updates there. Flickr too I think?

 

I didn't even think about that, but thank you! Off to follow them now

 

You're welcome!

 

Just giving this thread a gentle poke...
There doesn't seem to be any activity on Flickr and I can only scan Instagram, regarding Dragons or elves... but I can understand that there are far more important issues we are all facing at the moment.
I was holding out on seeing how a different BJD from another maker worked out and sadly that one hasn't done it for me, so at this point in time the Spirit Imprint Elf gals are the only ones tugging at my heart strings

Anyone else watching and waiting?

 

Sort of. I've been pre-occupied by the wait time for an incoming doll. The artist hopes he should be with them from the caster mid-July, so I'm praying that's true. Needless to say I've been paying very little attention to anything else doll related.

 

@Quiet and Insane - oh yeah, completely understand that pre-occupied feeling. I was obsessing over the work on the new Narae60 and not really watching anything else...but for me personally she missed the mark, so I have moved back to the Elf. Oh and still wonder about a dragon.

 

@CrowBlackJay - thank you for the updates....exciting news!

Sorry to hear your plans have not worked and how long the parcels are taking to travel. It is not good for anybody, but It can be understood with what is happening in the world right now. It is very frustrating when we have no control over stuff like post delays. try not to be too upset

Hope the packages arrive soon and very much looking forward to seeing how they look.

 

Completely understandable with the current situation! It's great to hear back from artists like this.

 

@CrowBlackJay - has posted a pic of the recently arrived Elf and colour samples on her Instagram - oh yum!!! The colours are wonderful, but personally leaning toward Toffee for the character I'm considering.
What do other folk like the look of?

 

Ooh the colours do look gorgeous! I personally love Hot Chocolate and Java!

 

@Quiet and Insane - good choices. On my monitor and playing about in photo manipulation program - Hot Chocolate looks like it has some red undertone and Java is tending toward grey...ideal for a Drow elf perhaps.

 

Yes, I'm seeing those undertones too and I just adore them. Leaning more towards Hot Chocolate, at the moment. Not that I can afford a doll given that my budget for this year has already been allocated. Perhaps one day the dragons will be released inthese colours too?

 

Hmmmmm....Hot Choc Dragon....*nom nom* Oh and an elf can always find a *need* for a dragon
- sorry to hear you have allocated your budget already, too easily done - right?
Well I have now flipped through all the colours and come back to Sand or Toffee because they would suit the character best...although, the first incarnation of this gal was in "normal", so a pale hue, which means Petal would be the ideal colour. Why do BJDs never stick to the plan? Don't have to make any firm decisions yet, so will keeping dreaming and planning.

 

@StrontiumDog - If it wasn't for the shocking conversion rate at the moment then I'd actually have enough left over for a whole other doll...or at least a body for my floating heads.

 

@CrowBlackJay - thanks for confirming the colours and pleased to hear the girls are DOA approved.

@Quiet and Insane - ack! Yeh...the bite of the conversion rate*grrrr* When i first came to BJDs it felt like it was take the price in US Dollars and halve it for UK sterling. Might not have been quite that but it sure felt like it.

The full shots of Gloriana in Java and Hot Choc and terrific...not helping my choice, but will wait to see all the colours.

 

@StrontiumDog - I got into BJDs when the USD and AUD were almost equal. And it's all been downhill since then. The doll I bought this year was paid for in Euro and I essentially paid double once converted. It hurt, but gosh it's a gorgeous doll, and I didn't break my allocated budget so... Hopefully I can stick to my budget a little better next year and get a lovely dragon!

 

@Quiet and Insane - ouch! Feel your pain....
...but good luck for next year's budget

 

@StrontiumDog - Thanks! Meanwhile I will just continue to live vicariously through everyone in this thread.

 

@Quiet and Insane - it's a good way to enjoy what you can't get your paws on - just yet

Oh and the latest updates of the 3 girls in the different resins...that Toffee resin *swoon*
Anna (?) also mentions that it's in her plans to make the Elves in SD size!!!!

 

Web site is being prepared:

https://www.spirit-imprint.com/

 

Ooh an official website, yay!

 

ORDER PLACED!!!

*speechless*

 

Congratulations!

 

Thank you.

 

I’m ordering Enya in Dark Chocolate with Gloriana as a second head as it was hard to choose just one. I wish I could get two complete dolls, but it’s not in the cards. I’m hoping to get a dragon one day also

 

@Inspired - congratulations!
Great choices...Gloriana in Dark Chocolate will look stunning...and totally get where you are coming from with wanting two complete dolls. Do you have a clear idea of how they will look, their style and story or is it a case of wait and see once you have them in hand?

Copied from the Spirit Imprint waiting room, here's my order:
"Elf Girl 37cm, Letizia head, big bust, Toffee resin. Optional extras = Letizia closed eye faceplate, all 4 extra hand sets, ballet and heel feet, request for green eyes."
Letizia will be for a character that I already have in mind. Infact she last shelled into BJD form about 12 years ago.
Enya ( love that name ) was in the running for my character, but decided she looked a little younger than Letizia.

EDIT: Oh and yes to a dragon too!

 

@StrontiumDog Thank you

I have an idea for a couple of characters - Gloriana as a modern day fashion model with Enya as her alternate personality - an Egyptian priestess. I’ll be able to have some great makeup/hair/clothing styles for the model character and use some brightly colored flowing silk robes and ankh jewelry for the Egyptian priestess character. I’ve always been fascinated by Egyptian history. Of course, this could all change once they get here

I chose the green eyes, too, and the ballet feet along with the heel feet. I love all the poses shown on the website and am really looking forward to seeing them in person

 

@Inspired - sounds like a very interesting set up and the perfect chance for some colourful outfits and jewels!
...subject to what they demand upon arrival.

Yes, tremendous posing and could see your priestess dancing and displaying on the temple steps in some of those shapes.
Well here goes with the wait...

 

I’m hoping there are a lot more who are getting the elf. It would be nice to see these sculpts with different face ups and styles.

 

@Inspired - yes indeed!
You have got me wondering about Enya again...should i get her as a head?

 

@StrontiumDog Enya is my favorite head sculpt of the three. It wasn’t that much more to order her as a second head.

 

I'm so nervous and excited, I just placed order for Enya in tofee! Enya will be my first new bjd after eight years (and my second bjd ever!)

Initially I chose Gloriana but I changed my mind after seeing the pictures of Enya in Java skin. I think Enya looks gorgeous and versatile in those pictures! I wish I could order both sculpts, but that's not possible for me at this time

 

@Inspired - ok, you have pushed me into trying to order Enya as a head!!

@robin raihana - Congratulations! What a lovely choice for your second BJD after so long.
it has certainly been hard making decisions on the options and like you, if money was no object...one of each sculpt in each colour please

 

Well, just like that, super fast response and it's done... Anna - @CrowBlackJay - is so helpful!!! She let me add Enya's head and sleeping faceplate to my order. Ebay sales have been good to me, so it's all paid for too.

 

I always forget to post in these threads!

I've been modding Silara, my She Is A Dragon.



I carved open her eyes a little more some time ago, and yesterday changed the shape of the forehead. I seem to have a bit of a thing where I don't feel a doll is mine until I've done some modding! I'm not sure if she has yellowed, or if the resin is just lighter underneath the surface, or a combination of both, but she's smooth as anything here yet still showing exactly where the work was done. I don't mind though! One day I'll finally get around to painting her, so it won't be noticeable.

I absolutely love the body for the new elf girl, but sadly there's just nowhere in my crew she could fit at all. I'm excited about what new dolls may happen in the future though, the articulation is always top notch!

 

@nattherat - it is kind of quiet in here, but thanks for sharing Silara...who is looking mighty fine...cool, but subtle mods too, great going. I think the slightly lighter patch works and doesn't stand out. Has she got her eyes? What do you have in mind for her paint work?
Even if you don't want an Elf gal yourself, you know where to come to check them out.
The fact theses dragon don't have wings is something I really like. More akin to Eastern style dragons or mythic wingless dragon creatures called Wyrms. Silara's blue is stunning. Having looked at pictures of She Is A Dragon, I can't decide on a favourite colour.

 

@StrontiumDog Thank you! No eyes yet, but I think I've decided on some I'm going to order for her. The paintwork won't be intricate, more simply a gradient. I may even do it via dip dyeing, for longevity.

Honestly I love the new translucent colours! If I did not already own this sculpt, I would totally have been tempted by the dark blue translucent one. However, I'm hoping for more creature doll designs myself. There is only one other super bendy lizardy/dragon doll in this kind of style (and scale) out there afaik, and sadly the less said about that one the better atm (the drama can be found on the associated thread). I'd love to get more lizards to be companions for Silara!

 

@nattherat, that blue is so lovely! I wonder if the elf girls would be offered in fantasy colours in next pre-order, I'd love to see a blue or grey elf too!

@StrontiumDog, congrats for adding Enya head!
Yeah, I've been in the hobby for years, and while a lot of dolls have caught my interest, theres always something.. like that doll is not as poseable as I wanted (my doll really needs to slouch), another is too thin, that one has great poseability but none of the sculpt really spoke to me, etc.. so when I saw the elf girl wip, I am so excited! She's just the perfect combination, super poseable with great aesthetics! and I managed to get the funds right this time!

Is it too early to worry about clothes that fits? She is an odd size, no? Would she fit 16" fashion doll sizes or other fashion bjd? I know I wanted make her an armour (warrior elf) but I also want her to have modern clothing as well..

so sorry for rambling!

 

@nattherat - well she's still pretty cool with out eyes. The dip dye sounds very interesting and would help show off her many layers of jointing. Yeah, the translucent colours are fascinating. Having had another nose around at pictures, the orange kind of appeals, especially if it was dyed/paint with some variation.
*peeks about for the other thread...think I know which one you might mean...nuf said*
Hope Silara will find a friend one day.

@robin raihana - thank you. Very excited now.
Completely get where you are coming from with finding the right BJD. Like you, when I spotted the early shots of the Elf girl, a lot of what she had was so promising...and it just got better.
Never too early to start thinking about kitting a character out. I have done a little research and she appears to be smaller than Minifee, but Minifee Moe feet size might work for footwear. Popovy dolls might be a little closer, but have'nt found reliable measurements yet. I have checked Elf sizes against a Tonner Cami body that I remembered was tucked away and even that is a little larger. Gonna be custom clothes for the Elf girls. Liking the sound of your warrior!

 

@nattherat - Ooh she looks awesome! I can't wait to see her painted up. I think when I do get around to ordering one of these lovely dragons I'll be hard pressed to choose a colour for her. Hmm, perhaps purple if it's available?

 

@StrontiumDog That’s awesome that you were able to add Enya - all paid for is even better

@nattherat Wow! Silara is gorgeous. I love her color. I’m hoping to add a dragon when the pre-order opens again.

 

@Inspired - thank you. The Enya head and sleeping faceplate were about what I am due to pay for the monthly layaway, so it worked out well. Been playing about with all kinds of ideas, looks and influences for the Elf gals...Shannara Chronicles (TV version) cos' I love the mix of ancient and future that show has. Probably not going to near to traditional, Lord of the Rings stuff. She will live in the here and now...so can use modern fastenings like zips and poppers. Infact whilst looking around, rewatched an all time favourite, The Dark Crystal ( yes, I need to get Netflix to watch to recent series ) and had a bit of a revelation...the Wingless She is a Dragon are a bit like the mystic ur'Ru...kind of, sort of, well, it sparked it for me and now I do need a Spirit Imprint Dragon!

 

Yay, more dragons!

 

I have ordered Gloriana in java but cannot find the waiting room. I am so looking forward to this doll.

 

@Tureluur - Congratulations!!! She will look stunning...wonderful choice. Here is the waiting room:
/threads/spi...kjay-waiting-room.753378/page-8#post-12808616

It's great to know we will have a mix of Elf girl faces and colours on this forum.