The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
June 9th, 2010
Warning: NSFW because of naked doll
My new doll Brandee, who I've been wanting for a long time, arrived on Monday, and the kitties "helped" me open the box.
By the way, this is Soraโmy mischievous girl. You can call her "Silly" if you want.
I had forgotten that Limhwa dolls arrived wrapped as presents. (I had a Limhwa Mano for a very short time, and he arrived that way too. I thought it was a nice touch.) I bought this doll second-hand but the previous owner re-wrapped her.
This is Tristan, or "Mister" or "Boy", really whatever you feel like calling him is fine. He's pretty laid back.
However, he did want me to open the box so that he could lay in the lid. He's a box-addict.
Tristan and Sora really, really wanted the silver paper the Limhwa box was wrapped in (it also had tape on it still; for some reason, they love chewing on tape). I think they hoped I would become distracted with the doll and let them bite the paper.
I kept shooing them away, but Sora managed to grab the whole sheet of paper at one time and took off trotting down the hall toward the bedroom, the length of paper dragging behind her. I was laughing too hard to get a picture of it, but it was very cute (even if she was being very bad).
After the cats got distracted by birds, I was able to finish opening my new doll. Ah, the wrapped mummy phase. This part always makes me nervous. What if there is some damage hiding beneath the bubble wrap?
Meet my new Limhwa Elly. She is going to be the shell for one of my charactersโBrandeeโwho is the wife of Tahlvin and mother of Emily.
Brandee is supposed to be a brunette with brown eyes, but she looks so gorgeous here it makes me wish she were blonde. Also, the Limhwa body is so sexy. I love her hands too; they are so graceful and have the loveliest long nails.
Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to enjoy her yet, because…yes, there was some damage hiding beneath the bubble wrap:
๐ Sadness!
My best guess is she must have gotten damaged in shipping. She was strung really tightly and both ankles cracked.
I contacted someone on DoA and she said she could repair the cracks. I'll still be able see hairline cracks after the repair, but at least my doll will be structurally sound.
So, Brandee has arrived, but I haven't been able to play with her yet. *sad sigh*
June 9th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Aww that's so disappointing! I hope she gets fixed soon, she is so beautiful.
June 9th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
The kitties are just too precious and I love that first shot of Sora and the ribbon on the box.
Poor Brandee. The good thing is she can be repaired though.
I'm so ready to start collecting BJDs. My boyfriend is going to have a fit.
June 9th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
June 9th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Oh my Sora and Tristan how photogenic you are. I love the photo of Sora and the ribbon and Tristan has waves in his flowing neck fur. I love them. Brandee is absolutely gorgeous. The cracks ๐ how sad. Hope she is ready for you soon. Did you contact the seller? 8)
June 9th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
first, my condolences for the broken ankles. She's so beautiful. You can change her hair and eye color?
and I was sitting here with my mouth open. Cats. oh my goodness Sora looks almost exactly like my half Himmie male. Except he has blue eyes and one of them is a little bit crossed. Gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing. Your photos are art. You never find anything but beauty.
June 9th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
First off, can I just sat that your cats are gorgeous! :XO:
Brandee is also gorgeous and I'm really sorry about that damage, I hope she's able to get fixed soon.
June 9th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
June 9th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
finally! kitty shots! xx
can't wait to see what you do w/ brandee; do you think you can have her dye her hair blond? because her hair is stunning!
now cover her up before she catches a chill! ๐
June 9th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Kara, first of all I am amazed that the cats don't run when they see the camera. Must be all the distractions. I can never get Ozzy to sit still.
Brandee is incredibly sexy. That is too bad about the ankles. I cannot wait until she is all fixed up though! Almost as much as you probably ๐
I am always in such awe of your pictures. Even the ones you took of the box are like art.
June 10th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Aww, poor Brandee. Hope her wounds feel soon. 8)
June 10th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
I meant heal…why did I type feel? My dislexia is making a comeback. [shaking head] ๐ฎ
June 10th, 2010 at 2:06 pm
June 12th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
I'm thinking she looks so gorgeous on her back that Tahlvin won't mind if you just pose her that way…
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June 13th, 2010 at 7:10 am