Teddy

Face-up artist(s):

n/a

Body blushing artist(s):

n/a

Modifications artist(s):

Me- dyeing

Tattoo artist(s):

n/a

Date of acquisition:

Head November 26, 2017, Body August 2016

Provenance:

both items purchased directly from the company

Reason for choice:

Battholomew is such a unique head, and I really love to support artist dolls whenever possible. He fit into my love for Vampires and Nosferatu, so it was an easy decision.

Best Points:

Head: Really fantastic sculpting with a lot of attention to detail.

Worst Points:

The eye holes required a bit of beveling to use the eyes I wanted,

Eyes:

Brilliant Glass Eyes from DDE

Wig:

Spite & Malice (I think)

Favourite colours:

Pastels, dramatic reds, black.

Fashion style(s):

Fairy Kei (believe it or not!)
Old theater costumes repurposed for every day use.

Key fashion accessory:

A smile.

Name story:

I think Teddy's name came about because 1) I put a parade of differently colored wigs on him and jokingly referred to him as Teddy Lupin and 2) I kept saying that despite his looks, he's really just a big teddy bear. His full first name is actually Theodore, but he much prefers going by Teddy.

Character age:

A little over 400, give or take some time.

Character gender:

Male

Offsite roleplay:

This doll's character is not available for offsite roleplay.

Teddy was an actor in Shakespearean England. He desperately wanted to play bigger parts, and would do almost anything to get an advantage. A friend of his in the acting troop revealed himself to be a vampire (after a particularly fun wrap party), and Teddy begged to be turned thinking it would guarantee him eternal youth and beauty. His friend promised to think it over, but told him to wait a bit. Teddy was impatient, and instead went to one of the theater goers who had long been the subject of dark rumors. That man was also a vampire, but he harbored a secret curse. He changed Teddy without a thought, and his curse was passed on to his "first born." Rather than being beautiful forever, Teddy was transformed into a creature that was the unholy marriage of man and bat. He gained the other powers vampirism provided, but was stuck as a "beast."

Over time Teddy has come to appreciate and even revel in his appearance. He's appeared in sideshows and circuses, and has become a fairly well known actor (in particular circles) over time. He's a lot more well adjusted and even a bit goofy, enjoying the juxtaposition between his looks and his name. He loves to "borrow" outfits from the various productions he's been in, and also has a passion for fairy kei.