Iplehouse Elemental Guardian- Knight of Water Claude SID

So! I just put in my boy's order! *eek!* I feel like a small minority who wasn't really interested in his "knight-ness" fullset. As far as character goes, my guy is the farthest thing from a knight. He'll be the re-shelling of my oldest and best loved male character, Jay Aerily. He's a drifter-type starship mechanic... and he's also the grinning cad in my Avatar pic.

I have to say that I agree with the idea that, while Iplehouse *may* release some of their elemental guardian series later as a special order type deal, I am getting the vibe from them that they *really* don't have plans to make these guys commonly available. A lot of other company's tend to just skirt around questions about re-releases with very non-commital answers. Iplehouse has been very clearly saying "no". Although... who really knows? I personally wouldn't bank on it, though. Not the fullset.

I wouldn't mind either way. A later basic edition release would make a lot of people happy!

 

I've been waffling on the blushing as well. It looks pretty, but it's nothing really unique or eye-catching.

I would think that adding to the pre-blushed armour would be reasonable. (For people with talent, unlike myself. >>; ) It seems like it would be the same as adding to a pre-existing face-up.

 

me too. if I do order him I'm not getting the armor. I have -3% interest in it xD;

but GAH I'm so confused right now! this afternoon I decided I wouldn't order him as I wouldn't know what to do with him and because it would not be reasonnable to have 3 naked dolls(I promised myself I would stop buying all the dolls I see and spoil the ones I have instead). but a few hours ago I once again felt like I just NEED him D:

 

You're not alone - my guy has no use for the knight-gear either

EDIT: I got my deposit on my MNF so I can officially say I will be ordering him !!!

 

It really isn't all that is it? Not for an extra $70 or whatever it is to have a coat of silver on it :/.
I think I'll not get it blushed when I order him and find someone on the board willing to do something a little more unique .

Also, it's wonderful to see so many people ordering him, I can't wait to join the ranks of the Knights!

 

Yeah, I debated getting the brushing on the armor for a while. I sort of wish you could just get the brushing on the sword, since I think the sword looks a lot better with the paint but the armor looks pretty much the same.

Ranks of knights. Man that just conjured up an image of a room full of Claudes decked out in their armor and stuff. Crazy idea indeed

 

I agree, I'd like to get it on the sword (which is so awesome) but I don't think Iple will go for that and I'd rather get it done seperately; means I can get him some boots instead xD.

Sounds like a fantastic idea to me! That has to be the name of Claude's database page where they can assemble in all their handsome glory 8D.

 

Well I just the go-ahead for an $80 commission, so that should help a bit once I get it done! The hardest part is going to be getting the first layaway payment together, it should be smooth sailing after that...

 

SQUEEEEEEEEE!!! Oh goodness, the moment I get enough for a down payment I'm putting this boy on layaway. This would be my first layaway. D:
I just don't know what I'll do when the first of you guys' boys start arriving. I will be far too excited and I might explode with joy. D:

 

Once you go layaway you never go back, believe me xD
I think I have a good chunk of his cost from a previous dolly sale but I have a GO that I recently lead that I'm finishing up over the next few days so I'm going to wait until that's all done with and then reward myself with Claude . Granted he won't be here until December though xD.

Oh yes, when people's Claudes start arriving I will be all over the arrivals whilst sat on layaway, eeeee so exciting!

 

me too - I know I'll get the money but the MNF I'm selling is on layaway and I'm not sure how long I should wait before I put him on layaway myself ?!? I'm gonna die when I see the first one arrive

 

Man, the reason I never started a layaway before though is because I'm still a student, and my income is very unpredictable. But yeah, I can see myself using layaway more often when I find me a job. I am really hoping my Claude shows up with my Bernard, they could be shipping buddies.

Poor Ban, it's so hard doing dolly layaways! The money comes in so slowly. D:

 

It's so much fun listening to people's ideas for their Claudes! I love everything about him, but I just can't get over the jutting chin. The face would have been so perfect for someone I have in mind!

An army of Claudes would look reeeeally impressive though!

 

That... is a beautiful image. *dreamy look* It is also totally what the database thread should be called. Lol! "The Ranks of Knights" or "The Rank of Knighthood". Or something... it's late, and I shouldn't be allowed to type when I'm this tired and this excited.

 

Gorsh, I didn't really like Iplehouse dolls till HE came along... I was planning on ordering bodies for two heads I have at home...but looks like they have to wait a little while longer....

 

So I was thinking of the room of knights, Iplehouse, round tables, and more stuff that I don't really remember. In a nutshell, it all converged into this one idea, aptly named "Knights of the House of Iple" (or "Knights of House Iple," I can't decide what I like better) wherein there is a giant doll castle with a giant round table with Claudes seated all around it. Or better yet, an army of Claudes on white horses in front of the aforementioned castle, ready for battle.

Hmm, I wonder where you can get a white horse for these guys...

Anyways, then my thoughts got somewhat off topic from this thread but I'll just continue. I thought, "Wait, Claude is the knight of water so... are there going to be warriors for all the other elements?!" If there is a Shaolin monk for air I might be in some serious trouble here.

 

D: I didn't think of that. That is a little alarming, more sweet knight dolls of different elements that I won't be able to afford when they are for sale. I don't think I like that idea at all. WAAAH! I need to freelance more just in case! T^T

I was going to order two bodies for several of my floating heads until he came along. Now, I really only have one floating head that needs a body, so I guess it's good? Good that I am spending this much money? I need to not think about it.
Are you guys getting any extra things from Iple with your dollies? I has thinking that I want geta feet for my boy, just in case. I sort of think maybe I should buy him a pair of jeans as well, just to make sure he has an alternate outfit. I am really hoping he will be able to maybe share some of the looser shirts with my other big boys. If not, he can always wear the tiny dog shirts!

 

wait, they don't come with normal feet ? I thought the boot-feet were just part of the 'armor' package :/
I will probably get him a pair of boots 'cause I can't make those - otherwise, he's coming nekkid and I'll have to alter my MNF patterns to make him some jeans and a Tee. that's pretty much all my character will wear ...

EDIT: never mind - I see he comes with regular flat feet

 

@LiviLovelace That's a good point! From the posted story on the site, it looks like the EIDs are called "High Priests" (and there seems to be a fourth coming). So maybe all the SIDs will be knights? That's kind of exciting.

 

D: That would be awful. There would be tons and tons of knights, and they'd all cost so much and be limited. T^T