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Dollectable News: New Vendors! Dolls and Friends and Evenstar

Feb 28, 2007

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      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

      Contact:
      Elizabeth Dean
      Chairman
      http://www.bjdcon.com
      chairman(at)bjdcon.com

      New Vendors: Dolls And Friends and Evenstar Design!

      San Francisco, CA -- February 27th, 2007 -- Dolls and Friends has graciously accepted our invitation to join Dollectable as a Vendor. We look forward to seeing what they bring from the Pacific Northwest!

      Another impressive vendor is Rachel Graves from Evenstar Design. She will be attending and will no doubt bring some of her lovely head designs to sell. Be sure to bring your wallets!

      If you haven't registered yet, be sure to do so. If we hit our maximum number of attendees, then we won't be able to sell badges at the door. The only way to reserve your space is to pre-register.

      Registration costs are:
      $50 until 5-1-2007

      Children age 6-12 are half-price
      Children 5 and under free

      One day passes will cost:
      Saturday $35
      Sunday $30

      PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY THOSE WHO PRE-REGISTER CAN ATTEND THE COCKTAIL PARTY ON FRIDAY

      For information: http://www.bjdcon.com/ or
      Contact: chairman(at)bjdcon.com

      We hope to see all of you there!
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      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

      Contact:
      Elizabeth Dean
      Chairman
      http://www.bjdcon.com
      chairman(at)bjdcon.com

      Doll Companies and Manufacturers in Attendance at Dollectable!

      San Francisco, CA -- February 27th, 2007 -- Many doll manufacturers will be in attendance at Dollectable 2007! The list includes the following:

      Elfdoll
      OrientDoll
      Angel Region
      Doll In Mind (D.I.M.)
      Soom Dolls
      HappyDoll
      Narin Doll Korea
      Serendipity Dolls
      Obitsu
      Dollzone
      SoulDoll
      Leekeworld
      Unidoll

      We are certain that there will be more to come in the future.

      Our current list of vendors include:
      Apple Avenue
      The Junky Spot
      Dollfair
      Contemporary Artist Dolls
      Oriental Boutique
      Pepstar's World
      BJD Fanatic
      OrangeBabyDolly Jewelry
      Vitta Vera
      Nave Kame
      Her Delicate Strength
      Halogen Designs
      Dolls And Friends
      Evenstar Design

      If you are interested in being a vendor, please go to our vendors section and register. Vendor registrations end May 1st.

      As you can see, all of the good tables for the vendor's hall are starting to fill up. Be sure to register your booth soon!

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      For information: http://www.bjdcon.com/ or
      Contact: chairman(at)bjdcon.com
       
      #1 Lizzegirle, Feb 28, 2007
    2. Our Tentative Schedule of Events Include: (Subject to change)

      FRIDAY, June 1:

      "Getting to Know You" Cocktail Party. Come relax under the stars and meet all of the people you will be sharing the next few days with. Bring your doll and your camera because you never know what those rascally dolls will end up doing when they all get together! 5pm-8pm. (You must pre-register to attend this event.)

      Registration Opens. 4pm-6pm





      SATURDAY, June 2:

      Registration Opens: 9am-6pm

      Vendor's Hall Opens: 11am-5pm (The first 75 pre-registrants will get into the hall at 10:30 am. There is still a few open slots in the first 75. Register now!)

      * 10am
      Opening Ceremonies – Main Events Room
      Rozen Maiden – Video Room
      * 1pm
      The History of BJD in the West (Aimee Steinberger) – Main Events Room
      Restringing Workshop (Jenn and Machaelle) – Workshop
      Basic Photography of BJD (Mercy Neumark) – Panel
      * 2pm
      Sueding Workshop (Annie Blue) – Workshop Room
      Tiny BJD Panel (Clochette) – Panel Room 1
      * 3pm
      Jewelry Making for BJD (AJ and Judy) – Workshop
      Come learn how to create jewelry pieces for your doll! This is a hands-on workshop where we will teach you how to take human jewelry, tear it apart and put it back together to create wearable art for your doll. Please bring along some store-bought jewelry (like a pair of dangly earrings from Claire's) that you'd like to turn into doll jewelry. We'll supply the chain, jumprings, and jewelry findings. If you have jewelry pliers or a pair of small pliers, please bring them as well. We will have some but it will be easier if you bring your own to work with.

      Faceups Panel Lead by Kiriko Moth – Panel Room 1
      Photo Stage Set-up (Becky) – Panel Room 2
      * 4pm
      Pattern Drafting (AJ and Judy) - Workshop
      Unfortunately, Super Dollfie owners can't run out to the fabric store and pick up patterns for their doll. Luckily, it's not too difficult to create your own! This class will provide hands on experience creating your own patterns for your doll. We will concentrate on the draping technique (which is molding the fabric around your doll), so please bring your doll along!

      Photographic Lighting – Panel Room 1
      * 5pm
      Moldmaking for Resin Casting (Shari and Baron) – Workshop
      Yaoi Panel [18+] (Jan Ruocco) – Panel 2
      * 6pm
      Awards Ceremony – Main Events Room
      * 8pm
      J-Pop Dance Dance – Main Events Room
      Puppet Master – Video Room


      SUNDAY, June 3:

      Registration Opens: 10am-2pm

      Vendor's Hall Opens: 11am-4pm (The first 75 pre-registrants will get into the hall at 10:30 am. There is still a few open slots in the first 75. Register now!)

      * 10am
      Rozen Maiden Traumend – Video Room
      Corset Making Workshop (Becky Head) – Workshop
      BJD-inspired Writing Panel – Panel 2
      * 11am
      Tenshi no Sato (Aimee Steinberger) – Main Events Room

      Hat Making For Dolls
      Have you ever wondered how to make the perfect bonnet or top hat for your doll? Are you unhappy with choosing between floppy fabric hats and wedding favor top hats? This panel will cover traditional hat making techniques that you can use to create the perfect hat for your doll. We will cover pattern making, construction, and materials. While hat making can be rather time intensive, it can also be very rewarding and provide the finishing touch.

      Chinese Costuming for BJD (Devon Lai) – Panel 1
      * 1pm
      Relationship Counseling 101 (Liz & Greg Dean) – Main Events Room
      Do you love dolls, but your significant other thinks that they’re evil? Or are you both crazy about BJD and find that you have long discussions through your dolls? Whatever level of understanding you have with your SO about BJD, come join what is sure to be a lively discussion with several couples who also share – or don’t – this hobby. (This workshop is free for significant others.)

      Extreme Modifications (Paul Kaiju) – Workshop

      Kimono Dressing for BJD (Aimee Steinberger) – Panel 2
      * 2pm
      Resin Casting (Shari and Baron) – Workshop
      Faceups the Blastmilk Way (Becky Head) – Panel 1
      * 3pm
      BJD Travel in Japan (Aimee Steinberger & Kelly Haines) – Panel 2

      Calling All Talents!


      Dollectable is looking for talented people who want to lead panels, workshops or organize club meetings at the convention. Format for these would be as follows:

      Panels
      Lead presentations and discussions of particular topics related to BJD. Can be all ages or 18+ depending on the topic.

      Workshops
      Demonstrations of techniques related to BJD, such as sewing, photography or customization. Can be hands on or not. Materials can be provided to the participants at a cost if necessary.

      Once a panel or workshop is approved, the panelists or demonstrators will be eligible for either free passes for the day of the program or a 50% discount for full-con passes. We really appreciate your participation!

      Please email your submissions to [email protected]
       
      #2 Lizzegirle, Feb 28, 2007