5StarDoll Tinies Discussion Part 4

Stellarphenomena, your little Amy looks so cute in her winter outfit! Love the matching coat and hat!

 

FLASH! FLASH! FLASH!

5STAR IS BACK!

For some reason, because I was feeling nostalgic, I went to visit the old 5Star site, and it appears to be back. Here is the notice that was posted in “News”. (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 just bought a 1/6 doll they had listed. No name, so I don’t know who she is, but I just couldn’t not support their return. I’m not sure, but I think this girl may be a TongTong. But, it’s hard to tell because the face-up is so different.



I used the contact link on the site to send a message to them and ask them what happened last year when they disappeared and if they plan to return. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they will return permanently.

 

Wow! You have a Miss S! She’s such a lovely doll. 5Star was really ahead of their time with that doll. Now, a lot of companies have mature 1/6 dolls. I really didn’t appreciate that doll when she first came out. Now I know better.

Yes, it does appear that they are cleaning out their stockroom. Is it really a growing trend? Are other companies doing the same? I’m just glad they are back and hopefully 5Star will come out with some new dolls.

 

Thanks for the info, Nancy, on the other companies clearing out their older stock.

 

MORE INFO FROM 5STAR

The 5Star Team got back to me about my inquiries about what happened last year when their site disappeared. Their response is below:

“Dear Rabbit-moon,
First of all, I would like to thank you for your continuous support to our company. Thank you very much. Last year we were shut down for a while because of the pandemic and when the pandemic resumed we went back to work and nothing else happened and everything will go back to normal. At present, we have some products in stock, which are the products in stock in recent years, so we want to sell some of the products in stock first, and then develop new products. At the same time, we also want to update some products and make improvements in various aspects. Thanks again for your support, we will arrange the delivery to you as soon as possible. Keep in touch.
With regards,
5STARDOLL TEAM”

Wow! This sounds like great news. I was so afraid that 5Star had become another doll company that disappeared without a word. I sure hope things go well for them and they stick around for a good long while.

I confess I’m very nostalgic about this company because I bought my first 1/6 doll from them in 2010, my ancient little TongTong. I’m really happy they are back and look forward to their new creations.

Will post photos of my new doll when she arrives.

 

Anytime Nancy! I sure wish 5Star the best.

Hi Pepperonipizza! It was so nice of them to get back to me on my questions. 5Star has always been such a great company and so accommodating to their customers.

I’m so happy to hear them speak of future projects. It will probably take them a little time, but they will get back on track with new and exciting dolly stuff. I’ve got my hopes up! (Who knows? Maybe I’ll finally get my little werewolf boy )

 

Hey Mollym! You are very welcome!

Oh yeah! I would love to see another monster baby!

 

It's nice to see that people are buying the dolls that 5Star had in their old stock. They added a few more.

If anyone is interested, there's a little vampire Jesse girl still for sale. I have a Jesse, and love those little vampire teeth.

 

You’re very welcome Fairy Milliner! So happy to see your crew of 5Star tinies again!

Actually, you should contact 5Star and ask them if they have an old TongTong hidden back in their stockroom. Seriously! They have been so nice to talk to, and I bet they’d love to see your photo with all your 5Star tinies. They seemed genuinely thrilled to hear from their fans. And, I think they could use the encouragement. It can’t hurt to ask.

 

Awesome Fairy Milliner! It certainly can't hurt to ask them.

WOW! That is so cool that you have 11 5Star little darlings! Yes! A dozen would be a perfect sweet-spot number.

 

Thanks for the info Fairy Milliner! I'll be sure to keep an eye on their sales page too! If they dig up an old Todd, I will so be there for that!

I sure hope they find a TongTong for you. She is such a darling little sculpt. And I think she's kind of special to 5Star, too. But, I'm just assuming this by the prominent way she's shown on their memory page.

And it looks like someone finally bought the little Jesse vampire girl that was listed on their sales page. I'm glad.

I agree, 5Stat has always had great customer service. They are one of my favorite companies. That's why I was so sad when I thought they had closed up shop and gone away. So very happy they are back!