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Dolpa 28 Collection!

Friday, May 17th, 2013

I hope that everyone is excited for the Dolpa 28 Collection tomorrow!

For those of you coming in tomorrow, please park across the street. The entire parking lot around our building will be closed for repaving.

I know it’s been a while. Once again, I apologize for the late release of these items. We thank you for your understanding and I’m sure you’re still excited!

SDDP28 Maybe you are excited about the SD items? There’s an awesome lineup this time with cute and cool looks both!

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Or, perhaps you are interested in things for your DD girls?! If so, there are quite a few awesome items for you too!

For those of you coming in to visit, many of you know the drill, but here’s an overview of the line-up procedures just in case you need to freshen your memory, or if you’re a new customer.

As usual, we will be deciding the line order by random lottery. Please read through the instructions thoroughly.

1 Please line up out front at 10:30 AM. At 10:30AM sharp we will begin. Please do not be late.
2 You will blind draw a slip of paper with a number assignment.
3 We will then organize the line according to the number which is written on your slip.
4 At 11:00AM we will let in customers who are in the organized line. Customers will be let onto the floor by threes(3,) as usual.

*Only customers who intend to shop may draw a lottery slip. If you have friends or relatives with you who have no intention of shopping, we will let them into the store after the organized customer line has entered.

*Customers who arrive after the lottery time of 10:30 will be let inside after the organized customer line.

*If you have items for pick-up we will begin preparing those after 11:30. Even if we take your name, we will not have those items ready for you before 11:30.

*If you are interested in taking FCS, we will begin taking orders approximately after noon. No FCS orders will be taken before noon.

Thank you ahead of time for your cooperation and understanding regarding this. We know that this may be frustrating for some of you and we are sorry for any inconvenience, but we feel this is a better situation for everyone’s safety.

We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

~Bailey

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Magazine Review ~ FDQ Summer 2013!

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Hello there!

Wow, I finally get to do a magazine review! Dandy and Jane have both done them in the past, but this is my first time.

We revealed at IDEX this year that VOLKS is once again on the cover of Fashion Doll Quarterly, this time with a special feature on our new showroom and store in Tokyo, Tenshi no Mado!

Many customers have asked us “What is Tenshi no Mado exactly?” Well, this magazine answers such questions.

FDQ Summer 2013!

Don’t this F-48 (Boy) and Elena look just lovely? You can also see a highlight of the other artists and companies featured besides VOLKS. It’s a really fun issue with several artist interviews, which I personally enjoy.

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Here’s a peek of a “Peek!” Tenshi no Mado means “Angel’s Window”, and so, it was set up as a place for newcomers to see into the world of Super Dollfie firsthand and have a comprehensive first SD experience.

There are quite a few large photos of the interior of the shop, a rare occasion as VOLKS shops usually do not allow photos, One-Off Models, the FCS counter, and more!

There’s also a little map of the surrounding area in case you decide to go and visit.

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In the back of the magazine there is an exclusive blouse pattern for SD/SD13Girls straight from the Doll Design Department. It is a classic VOLKS romantic style and looks like it would suit many different fashions depending on the fabric and trims used.

To see the rest, you’ll need to pick up this issue! If you make the blouse for your girl please send us photos for our Customer Gallery!

~Bailey

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Restocks for May~

Monday, May 13th, 2013

Well, here we go again!

A number of wigs have been shipped to us in varying styles and sizes! Maybe something you wanted is available again! You won’t know until you try!

Oh, are we going backwards today? Usually we go over dolls and then accessories! Well, if you’ve been waiting for Dollfie Dream things, perhaps you’ll find what you’re looking for today! The Dollfie Dream II Base Body is once again available! Don’t forget the DDII Base Body in White Skin and DD Dynamite as well. Of course, there’s also our newer standards and parts if you prefer that route!

Looking for things to make or finish off that special outfit you’ve been working on? Check out the Notions section for eyelets and buttons.

This one’s been short and quick! That’s about all to mention- ah! We did also receive Volks News Volume 53! Why not pick up a copy? This issue’s special lottery items are loafers, ooh~!

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Showcase ~ Plastic Round Buckle!

Sunday, May 12th, 2013

Hi, there!

Welcome back to another Notions showcase — this time, I’ll be focusing on the Plastic Round Buckle!

We always had it in black, but 12 new colors give you a lot more Plastic Round Buckles to choose from!

The Plastic Round Buckle is the only non-rectangular plastic buckle in our lineup — the style itself isn’t new, but previously, we only carried it in black. Nothing wrong with black, but sometimes you just want to color-coordinate your projects — the recent addition of 12 new colors greatly expands the versatility of this buckle. The Plastic Round Buckles are made of shiny, opaque plastic, and like our other plastic buckles, come four to a pack.

Plastic Round Buckle (left) / Dime (right)

Since we don’t have any other round plastic styles, I compared the Plastic Round Buckle to a dime — as you can see, it’s slightly smaller, just a little over a centimeter in diameter. These buckles are a nice median size that would work well for both larger or smaller SDs — why not pick some up and see for yourself?

~Volks USA

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Showcase ~ Plastic Square Buckle!

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Hello!

Today I have another Notions showcase for you all, featuring the Plastic Square Buckle!

Choose from 15 different colors of the Plastic Square Buckle!

Like the Plastic Square Buckle (L size), this item is not entirely new, but we previously only had two colors, black and white — we recently added 13 cute new colors, expanding the range to 15 different hues! The Plastic Square Buckles are made of a shiny, opaque plastic, and like our other buckles, come four to a pack.

Plastic Square Buckle (left) / Plastic Clear Square Buckle (center) / Plastic Square Buckle, L size (right)

As you can see, the Plastic Square Buckles are a little less than one square centimeter in size (around the same size as the Plastic Clear Square Buckles). Their petite size and bright colors make them great for use in projects for smaller dolls (Yo-SD, MSD/SDC, etc.)!