Fairyland ChicLine 40cm Discussion Part 5

OK, well, I've tried to make all the noise I can. I've posted on my Insta and Tumblr accounts, and I created a news post here.
But I have little accounts with small audiences. If y'all will make some noise, maybe we can convince Fairyland that there's a sufficient "public outcry" for these dolls.
I am stressing that Fairyland needs dedicated customers. Since BJDs are so expensive, I know collectors sometimes have a bad habit of saying that they want to buy a doll, but not actually purchasing when the time comes.
Honestly, I think Fairyland should consider some kind of Kickstarter/other fundraising campaign to see who is willing to put their money where their mouth is - but that's just me.

 

I've done my part and contacted them about chicline. I would die for a chicline Chloe or a boy. I just recently asked them to re-release the dragon Fairyline legs too (if you would also like them, please say something), so I hope they find me very wanting and annoying lol! Fairyland seems to listen when lots of people want something, so I'm hoping it works with the Chicline. They're such cool dolls.

A kickstarter sounds like a good idea honestly. That would allow them to have the funds and not worry about people backing out.

I told Fairyland I specifically would like chloe or a boy. I love boys and the concept of the chicline boys is such a rare thing to find in the hobby. I also threw in there that I adore Fairyland and have for many many years, but I wish they would go back a little to the old color schemes they used to have, other lines, fantasy parts etc. I fell in love with FL for their neat concepts (puki, CL, etc) and the fantasy world they created and it's honestly been pretty unimaginative for a few years now and just like... 2 sizes mostly. Don't get me wrong, I love it all, but it's exciting to see people still wanting the more unique lines they had like CL

 

So my news post is getting some views. I also emailed Denver Doll, and I sent my Insta post to the BJD Sales accounts. I used all the tags, but Insta's tags are broken, so...
Man, I hope this works. I want a doll AND one of those gorgeous outfits.

 

I emailed Denver Doll also. I think they would be an excellent choice to organize an order!

 

One last request for the group: in the event that Fairyland tells alllll of us no (I suspect this will not happen, but just in case), let me know what you would like to see.

If Fairyland won't remake these dolls, I will bloody well commission someone to make a hybrid that will work with this head. I have already saved several 3D modelers' names. And I DO have a head adaptor that I'm going to try to remake in Blender.

But GOOD LUCK finding an existing body to hybrid. Here's a partial list of what I've tried and discarded:
2D Doll MSD SY body - too big (even though the measurements say it's perfect snarl grumble RAAAAH )
Dream Valley B4-19 - too tall
Dollpamm Skinny(F01) body - neck is too thick, and body is too short
Ficondoll - actually almost perfect, but (1) off topic, (2) sculpting is meh for the price, and (3) no boys
Doll Chateau kids body - WAY too tall
Most standard MSD bodies (Aimerai, Dreaming Doll, Little Monica, Doll Leaves, Resinsoul...) - too big
Iplehouse FID and Raccoondoll fashion-sized bodies - too big
Dollshe (pre-ban) fashion size 26F and 16F - shoulders are too broad
DFH 1/5 Xiao Chan (girl) body - too thick and too young
Unoa Chibi - ditto

Oh, and 1/6 mature minis are too small:
Granado Embody/30 cm
Depths Doll Latimeria human body

Last edit: Dream Valley's newest Dragon Rider Lucia 1/6 scale mature mini would be absolutely perfect if they would just make her at 150 percent of her current size. I already begged. DV said no.

 

Oh man, you actually did it! Thanks, @MaleficentMrsofEvil! I'm not active on social media, unfortunately. I only use the BJD sub-reddit occasionally and was thinking that @Enzyme might be right. Some people on there are also on the counterfeit related sub, so that made me wary of the idea. I don't wanna cause any damage to to FL.

 

@MaleficentMrsofEvil, oh I would like to see the head on dollpamm and dfh 1/5 body please. If possible with wig but no clothing. If it's not too much inconvenience for you, I'd be very greatful

 

No problem. Let me grab some pics. I owe some other folks some pictures too - so it's picture night!

 

Understood, @idrisfynn - and my apologies. That was not the intent. I'm trying to create the "popular outcry" that Fairyland needs. If anyone expresses interest, I am asking them to contact Fairyland directly.
I don't have the brains for a group order, anyways.

Oh, and if you're referring to my commission comment - I'm just looking for ideas of what people would like to see. I would direct anyone interested in purchasing to the 3D modeler.

 

Update #2: Denver Doll replied to my email. They are going to ask Fairyland about possible sculpts and estimated prices.

In my email, I asked Denver Doll if they would be willing to post some type of announcement on their website or social media asking collectors to contact Fairyland (NOT ME) to request a Chic Line reboot.

Please note I am profoundly uninterested in trying to organize a GO, and as the mod pointed out, this is not the correct place to do that.

 

Denver Doll replied to me also. As they are a Fairyland dealer, I think they would be in an excellent position to host a special order.

 

Too bad there are no European dealers , but it's good to see a dealer getting involved.

 

I took a few pics of my Ineffa on a Dollpamm Skinny body. It fits nicely, but I don't have the neck piece to keep her head on so her head just sits on top of the neck.

Jack leios on Instagram: "Pics of Chicline Ineffa on Dollpamm Skinny body. I don't have the proper neck piece for her head, so the head just slides down lower on the neck. . . . . . . #bjd #bjdhybrid #bjdcomparison #fairylandchicline #chiclineineffa #dollpamm #dollpammskinny #fairyland"

I like how the body looks with her head, I just personally wish the arms were a little bit longer.

 

@Suindo thank you so much. Very much appreciate it. Hope you'll post lots of photos of your chicline

 

Just want to say I received this reply:

"We are currently receiving few requests about the relaunch of Chic Line but as the mould that we used last time needs to be created from a complete scratch and take time out from our regular processing schedule, we will need some time to discuss internally. "

 

The response I got from Denver Doll included this:

 

I wonder why we were told 50 then?

 

They may have made an early guess and then looked into the costs more carefully when Denver Doll asked about it. At least they are aware that people are interested. Perhaps they will design new dolls that are similar.

 

Likely due to the fact molds can product at most 50 casts before failing/losing significant detail.
So 50 orders per size to justify the creation of a single mold (50 of one bust type, 50 of one faceplate, etc)
But the profits from selling those 50 pieces would not cover the cost of remaking masters, so they'd need many more sales to cover the cost.

I would love if they made new, similar dolls as Nancy said - I really want a male companion for my Ineffa - but my heart cannot taking the disappointment so I don't get my hopes up

Speaking of, here is my Ineffa Chie. I made her a little hat recently

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