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5 Star Doll is gone

Jun 25, 2022

    1. I went crazy. I have nearly entire main FFVII crew (not all are in my DOA doll profile) and I also have Harry Potter crew too. I do need to update my doll profile sometime soon.
       
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    2. :O Strange! I emailed them when their SDs went sold out and they said they had plans for more dolls. I had ordered a dark and glad I got him when I did. :(
       
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    3. Aww no, I still have one of their 1/3 boy bodies, and it is really nice. I also used to have an MSD of theirs. Will miss them for sure!
       
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    4. I’m so sad to hear about this!! My first ever BJD was a 5Stardoll Mu Ran (which I have rarely encountered anyone else who had one:...(). I always have had a special place in my heart for 5star cause they were such a small company. I had a weird feeling a while ago, wondering what they were up to—I’m so sad to hear they’ve disappeared without giving anyone explanation!!!!
       
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    5. KainVenomus, I always wanted a Mu Ran. He’s such a handsome boy, with such an expressive face. :love

      I always thought I’d have the time to get one. :( So sad 5Star is gone.
       
    6. @Rabbit-moon:
      Any idea on what happened? That's a shame. Well, they will be immortalized through my Amy and Emily (pic)!

      [​IMG]
       
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    7. Oh no that's really sad I have a tan Batboy I bought some years ago here on the market place and love him :) it's really sad when a company just disappears and no one knows what happened? Reminds me of Dream of Doll which I still really miss as they were my favourite company.
       
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    8. Oh wow, that's so recent too. I'm new to the hobby and was lucky enough to buy an Alyssa from a friend, so she was my first doll and I love her and she's so special to me. I feel so fortunate I was able to get something from the company before they shut down. I'm sorry to hear you weren't able to get the body you needed, that sucks so much :(
       
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    9. I have a Dark in special dark grey (2015) and I got one of their WS bodies in January of 2021 (it was in stock). Even though the body was in stock I still needed to poke them several times for tracking. It's sad that they're gone *sigh*.
       
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    10. 5StarDoll is back!
       
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    11. Are they just selling out their inventory, or do you think they'll be back to stay?
       
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    12. Their site says they are planning new dolls.
       
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    13. Sorry to hear that! I hope that a way to get a replacement body for Ivan pops up.
       
    14. Have you tried AOD body? My edmund and tumnus both are on AOD bodies and perfect fit and color match is near perfect.
       
    15. Personal update: I reached out to the company via email, and they said they don’t plan to close.
       
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    16. AspiringAngel is correct!

      After being closed for a time because of the pandemic, 5Star is now back.

      FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!:daisy

      5STAR IS BACK!:aeyepop:

      Here is the notice that was posted in the 5Star “News” section. (See attached link)

      We are selling dolls in stock

      “We are selling dolls in stock
      MARCH 16, 2023
      Dear customers, hello. We are promoting our products. They are all in stock and can be delivered directly. These products are our stock products over the years, and they have very favorable prices. We will continually publish these products on the website. Please follow our updates at any time. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. I wish you all the best.”


      I have also been in touch with them, and purchased several of their in stock/back-stock dolls. It's been wonderful to get some of their older sculpts. Their current face-up artist is doing an amazing job!

      I just bought this lovely boy, Todd, an early sculpt from 2013.

      [​IMG]
       
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    17. Wow, those prices are incredible. There's a few dolls that I'm interested in already.
       
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    18. SaltedPretzel, I know! The prices are incredibly reasonable. You better scoop up the ones you want because they seem to be going fast! (And it's little wonder at those prices.:thumbup)
       
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