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Dialogue Tongue and Groove: Ep 1 - A New Beginning (I-Doll Byul, IH Cocori)

Jul 11, 2017

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    1. It’s late summer 1970 and, in a small town in the north west of England, Frankie and her daughter Ariel are moving into a rented flat, with the help of her good friend Marianne.

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      Frankie: Well, this is it! It's actually worse than I remembered from the viewing.


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      Marianne: Don't worry, we'll get it cleaned up in no time and it'll look great!



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      Marianne: I'm a dab hand with a screwdriver so I'll soon sort this out.


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      Frankie: I think my first job is this cooker - ugh!


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      Ariel: The lady has no knickers on! Did she forget Mummy?
      Frankie: Yes, I think we'll tidy her away later.


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      Marianne: I'd better head off soon, I promised Mum I'd collect Matthew from Scouts.


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      Marianne: Bye Sweetie, see you soon. Be a good helper for Mummy.


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      Frankie: Thanks for everything Marianne, you’re a good friend.


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      Frankie: Well Ari, it’s just you and me now. What’s that noise…?


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      Ariel: POST!


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      Ariel: What does it say Mummy?
      Frankie: It says A New Beginning.


      Huge thanks to Scarlett Empress, my technical advisor, mentor and friend :daisy

      Next Episode: /threads/ton...eds-good-neighbours-ih-cocori-ds-hound.750907
       
      #1 mikki, Jul 11, 2017
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    2. Looks fantastic, and I will watch for the next chapter.
       
      #2 animemom, Jul 11, 2017
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    3. This is just incredibly wonderful. The authentic 70s vibe, with all the little iconic doll sized props, that's just like a time machine. And that authentic 'dingy old flat' feeling makes me want to break out my cleaning gear at once^^ These two ladies are so seldomly seen today, Byul and Cocori - what a pleasure! Their charm and beauty has not aged a day. Thanks for sharing this!
       
      #3 Mandagore, Jul 12, 2017
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    4. @animemom Hi animemom! Thank you very much! Episode 2 coming very soon! :celebrate

      @Mandagore Thank you so much for your lovely comments Mandagore, you really made my day! :hug: I laughed at you wanting to get in and clean that flat! :lol:
       
      #4 mikki, Jul 13, 2017
      Last edited: Jul 22, 2017
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    5. I love all the props and gear in the right size for your BJDs! That's wonderfully done, so lovely and cute and realistic. :D I can almost hear Janis singing in the background. ;)
       
      #5 Ophiaca, Jul 13, 2017
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    6. Wow very nice! So 70s I love it <3 Those props are fantastic! where did you get them? :3
       
      #6 stormi, Jul 13, 2017
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    7. This was nice for me to read. I will be watching in the future
       
      #7 siar, Jul 13, 2017
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    8. @Ophiaca HaHa, I love that thought Ophiaca, thank you so much for your lovely comments.

      @stormi Thank you stormi, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I made the record player, gas fire and sofa out of cardboard boxes and fabric. The kitchen cupboards are by a company called Casdon who make great realistic appliances. I searched on ebay for ages to find some of their earliest examples to suit this era.

      @siar Thanks very much siar, I'm happy you liked it.
       
      #8 mikki, Jul 14, 2017
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    9. Nice story and settings.
      Looking forward to more chapters.
       
      #9 Tsukasa, Jul 14, 2017
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    10. So happy to see your wonderful stories posted here! I love this opening episode - the set and props are wonderful and I love all those 70s details. The friendship between the girls is just lovely and I am looking forward to seeing what unfolds!
       
      #10 Scarlett Empress, Jul 17, 2017
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    11. Good shots, beautiful props and cute little Ari, I'm totally in love with her :D Looking forward to more chapters ^^
       
      #11 Luccu, Jul 17, 2017
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    12. @Tsukasa Thank you so much, there's more to come! :D

      @Scarlett Empress Thank you S, and you know you are my inspiration! :hug:

      @Luccu Thanks for your kind words! Ari is a Custom House Ange Ai Gaby, she is a little sweetheart, isn't she. I've just posted Episode 3 and there'll be more next weekend! :dance
       
      #12 mikki, Jul 22, 2017
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    13. I'm so thrilled to see an Iplehouse Cocori! Your sets are marvelous, very 70's. The details and scale are perfect! I love "slice of life" stories like this. Very personable and charming.
       
      #13 Leokitsune, Jul 23, 2017
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    14. Awwh, thank you @Leokitsune your comments make me very happy. :hug:
       
      #14 mikki, Jul 29, 2017
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    15. nice story, great pictures
       
      #15 Anita2006, Mar 1, 2018
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    16. Thank you very much @Anita2006
       
      #16 mikki, Apr 8, 2018
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    17. OMG! I love the whole 70s vibe of the apartment and all the props and details! Even the clothes look 70s! You've done a wonderful job here!

      Totally love this! :aheartbea
       
      #17 Rabbit-moon, Apr 11, 2018
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    18. Thank you so much @Rabbit-moon your lovely comments made my day! :hug:
       
      #18 mikki, Apr 13, 2018
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    19. great job and good start. I'll be watching for the next chapter.
       
      #19 chrstphrl, Apr 13, 2018
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    20. Thank you very much @chrstphrl I'm glad you enjoyed it. There's a link to Episode 2, under the last photo.
       
      #20 mikki, Apr 14, 2018
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    21. Such a small and cozy apartment, made in retro style!
       
      #21 Mamoru Chiba, Nov 22, 2018
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    22. Thank you very much @Mamoru Chiba I had so much fun recreating a dingy rented flat from this era.
       
      #22 mikki, Nov 25, 2018
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    23. Oh my goodness!!! Such an amazing story and beautifully done rooms! Excellent work! I must learn to do this :)
       
      #23 twilitize, Mar 17, 2019
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    24. @twilitize Thank you so much! At the end of each story there's a link to the next episode.
       
      #24 mikki, Mar 17, 2019
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    25. Fabulous love your dolls and the story took me right back to the 1970's you got the vibe just right looking forward to the next capture
       
      #25 Sheltie, Mar 17, 2019
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    26. Thank you very much @Sheltie There are quite a few episodes already on the board, if you follow the link at the end of each story.
       
      #26 mikki, Mar 17, 2019
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    27. Thank you I didn't realise that off to see
       
      #27 Sheltie, Mar 17, 2019
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    28. Aww... Those wallpaper colours! I'm back in my childhood... heheh You certainly got the look right.
       
      #28 miffimifster, Feb 16, 2020
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    29. I moved into a furnished flat in Scotland in the 70’s... This story is so right on! If this were a book, I’d buy it! I love the characters and all the props. I love the way you got the details right, like aiming their eyes properly when they look at each other. And I swear their face expressions change to match what they are saying!
      Thank you for sharing! Your story is why I got into the hobby... BJD’s are so great to work into stories like this.
      I’m off to see part 2... and I can’t wait for more. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
       
      #29 sparrk, Feb 16, 2020
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    30. Wow! Your story is so great! <3 And I love the faces of your dolls - they really have such delicate features. Are they Bimong's? :)
       
      #30 Arengil, Dec 5, 2025
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