☆~~ Granado Doll Discussion Part 18 ~~☆

@AntarelNefertili - Yeah it's definitely tedious to have to unstring a doll to dig the kips out from the limb channels. I've got a couple of dolls that have had kips added here and there in various joints, but only Iwan is fully sueded. He's the problem child apparently.

Ohh yes true! I've heard horror stories of magnetised pieces falling down trousers legs at meets and so forth. Glad I've not had to deal with that honestly, my boys end up pant-less at meets most of the time anyway (my local community is...look we're an odd bunch to put it nicely. )

 

sorry for my idiotic question, but what is kips you are talking about?

 

@Eriawendollyn Kips are little circular silicon disks that you put between joints to add friction so that the joint will hopefully pose better. Here's a link to some. Home :: Dollfie® Supplies :: Care Items :: View All Care Items :: KIPS Joint Set

 

thank you

 

Kips (and sueding in general) are immensely helpful with bigger dolls.

 

Finally, a color photo that somewhat gives justice to my Noah. It's saying something if you look good even if your headsculpt's heavy blushing caused a color mismatch. (Local faceup artists are still fully booked, hence he hasn't been revamped yet.)


Mismatched Glamour 01 by Yela Gatchalian-David, on Flickr

 

He's still super handsome, even with the resin mismatch.

Meanwhile I'm still (im)patiently waiting for my Embody to be shipped. First Lunar New Year, now more covid shenanigans (although I do genuinely hope the Granado crew are staying safe).

 

Yes all my Chinese orders have slowed to halt not just Shanghai. Terrible there.

 

and it's not just doll stuff, I just got yet another shipping delay notification email for the stand mixer I ordered back in February (this time with a "mid May" delivery estimate...) Doll delays I more or less expect, but kitchen appliances? Somehow totally didn't even cross my mind

 

Not much we can do about it I suppose. I did spontaneously buy an in-stock off topic doll, turning the remnants of my budget for the year into dust, just I so could have something fun to play with in the meantime (cue protests from the rest of my crew )

 

I actually have an outstanding order from Granado (jointed hands for my guy, because those fused fingers aren't the best if you want your doll to wear rings or certain types of gauntlets), but I don't mind waiting if it ensures their staff's safety. Crocus' team did react to one of my IG posts, so it is comforting to know that they're still on the radar somehow.

 

I wonder how many people work at Granado? Crocus obviously, and I know his wife (or was it mum?) sewed one of the limited edition outfits and makes some of the eyes they have available from time to time.

 

Oooh have y'all seen the new VIPO head Crocus is working on? I am utterly in love with his smirk!
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Same.

 

I don't need any new heads or dolls as I am horrifically over-budget for this year. But oh my goodness. I love him so much! I haven't fallen in love with a sculpt quite like this in a very long time.

 

Same but I don't have a nominee for a smirky, gorgeous guy head swap. Which is the only way I can even consider getting him.

 

I can think of a character I could use him for

 

Aiya, looks like I haven't been getting alerts. The new VIPO head reminded me of Uriel somehow. I adore the smirky lips though! (That's what I really miss now that my Michael has been put in a box.)

Was quite apprehensive that tall 75cm Noah would no longer be to-scale with my primary petite-head girl (even though she's around 64 on flat feet). Thankfully, seems like I wouldn't have to worry. Sure, she had to don heels and his torso had to stoop a bit to meet the height difference midway. But she looks so happy to be with his reshell, it was worth the trouble.


Balcony Anew 01 by Yela Gatchalian-David, on Flickr

 

Oh yeah, I can see a little Uriel in that face.
He's so lovely, I'm a little obsessed. I've been going back to the IG posts and just staring at them...still have no idea who he'll be in my group, but I am most definitely getting him. My only issue is resin colour. Hmm. I'm leaning towards tan because it's my favourite of their resins, but logic says normal or white would be easier to colour match as a base.

That's such a sweet photo @AntarelNefertili They both look so cosy!

 

So, getting back into the hobby after years away. I can't find this boys sculpt name anywhere in his box and I don't remember it. Can anyone help me out?