50–65cm Dolls Volks Mana-Sama Comes Home! Grail Mail

I was fortunate enough to snag THE Volks Mana-sama Volks doll from Dollyteria. I have never, ever checked out so fast in my life! I absolutely adore the Mana doll, but with only 31 in existence (number 0/30 belonging to Mana-sama), it seemed impossible. My heart was pounding out of my chest!



Unfortunately, the set was missing pieces (necklace, cross earrings, boot accessory, and bloomers). But for such a rarity, I don't mind!

Because I loved the doll so much, I previously made my own version of it, known affectionately as "Fauxna-sama". Fauxna-sama helped me welcome Mana! That doll is a legit DWC 02 painted similarly to the official release, on a SD13 SeiRei body, wearing a wig styled by myself and the official Volks x Moi-meme-Moitie dress set. The shoes are even the same! The coffin is the official cardboard one that I added custom lining to.

On to the box opening!

Fauxna-sama says "who is here?"



And helped me to open the box. The pink bubble wrap was a surprise! Not quite their style





The box! It unfortunately had some marks on it, making me wonder how it was previously stored. Still absolutely gorgeous, though! I love the stark black color.





Inside was the one page instructions and the special invitation for owners to meet Mana-sama!







The outfit was kind of chaotically stuffed inside. Fortunately, no big damage!



First look at Mana-sama out of the box! The eyes installed are incorrect to the full set. Strangely, the previous owner removed the eyes and replaced them with teal Zoukeimura eyes.



The faceup is so striking!



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Mana-sama and Fauxna-sama side by side! Mana-sama kindly requests Fauxna-sama to loan them their eyes, cross and hands, since for some strange reason, those were also missing entirely!



Fauxna-sama says "That wasn't very Elegant Gothic Lolita Aristocrat Vampire Romance of you."

Mana-sama says "Deal with it!"







First look after dressing!



And some additional photos. I am completely over the moon! This is an absolute dream come true. I am so grateful to have this opportunity!







And for a fun bonus, Fauxna-sama and Mana-sama side by side. Once the replacement eyes come in, I will do an actual comparison!



Thank you for watching me open this truly special treasure!

 

Thank you so much! It still doesn't feel real.

Thank you! Yes, I am a big believer in perseverance! I am slightly ashamed to say I check the Japanese second hand market daily, multiple times a day. But it does pay off!

Thank you! Yes, I am still quite literally shaking!

Thank you so much, that's so kind! Most of the credit goes to the amazing faceup artist, Krowbar here on DoA. But I did go to great lengths to style that wig and find the outfit! Fauxna-sama is a special doll to me still.
When I was in high school I remember looking at photos of Mana and MMM clothes in the EGL Bibles and being so enamored! Those were the days...

Thank you! And I definitely plan on it once I get some replacement eyes and hands for poor Fauxna-sama
Stripped for parts!

Oh gosh, you'll make be blush!
Thank you so much, Fauxna-sama definitely filled the void for me for a long while!

Thank you! They are definitely quite popular. When/if I decide to part with them I think there will be interest haha. Has become a mini celebrity

Thank you so much!

Thank you thank you!!