Iplehouse Fashion Doll Discussion - Part 12

If you are talking about Lyn Raftis, unfortunately she is no longer painting. She is super awesome and her talent is missed.

 

I've found that a number of my preferred artists are no longer painting for the public. I understand if their health was suffering or it was no longer enjoyable for them or even if Life happened and they just don't have the time anymore. Doesn't stop me from wishing that the artists I like were still painting dolls *sigh*. It's tough to find a Canadian artist that I like especially since there doesn't seem to be a lot of them out in the wild (I'm Canadian and if I don't have to send my guys out of the country to be painted, awesome).

One of my friends was thinking of getting an Iple boy for her Xmas present. I warned her of the insane shipping they've been charging and when she did a mock order to see how bad it would hurt, she was seven kinds of nope and cleared the cart. Shipping is bad enough with Iple right now but when you add in the painful exchange of US/CAN dollars... I think she said the shipping was almost 1/2 the cost of a doll.

 

I'm Canadian too, and with the low value of our dollar these days the prices of everything is something to seriously consider before ordering anything. I've always loved Iplehouse's dolls. SartoriaJ J makes some beautiful ones too, but their dolls don't pose half as well. At least their men don't. Their women are better, but still not as good as my FID ladies. And yes, their wait times have become ridiculous. I waited over eight months for my Dominic. But at least they often offer free shipping, and that does make a huge difference. And their faceups are gorgeous, and just as advertised.

Anyways, my friend who has done all my JID, KID, and BID faceups said she would try fix my Baron. Then if she can't, then I will consider someone International (US or otherwise). I really need him looking as close as possible to what he did before, because he's the main character in my stories, so can't suddenly look so different.

 

I completely understand the differing look for a character thing @MB Lilac . It was hard for me to get new wigs for Moswen and Fei-Lau because it would change their look somewhat. I know people change hair colour/style all the time but..... Moswen's wig was synthetic but 12 years old at the time and had def lived it's life to the fullest. I couldn't even remember where I got it. Fei-Lau's was mohair that had started to matt in the back and was about 8 years old. Took me forever to find replacement wigs for them that I could live with and it was still a bit startling to see them in the new wigs for months. I'm fine with it now but it took a while and that was just for hair.

Moswen needs to be re-painted as he's my favourite and he's def lived his life large (he'll be 15 years old in 2023). Not only does his face-up need to be re-done, he has full body tiger stripes that also need to be re-done. Aside from not wanting to send him away to the original artist (who said they'd re-paint him) for months, I'm worried that he'd be too different even though the artist said they'd do their best to re-create their original paint job.

Hopefully your friend can fix your boy and you avoid the PITA of having to send your guy out of the country. Both my Ipl guys have default face-ups but they're also several years old and I bought them before all this... whatever started with Iple.

 

Yes, Lyn is awesome. I love her work, I'm sorry she not painting any more. She repainted an Iplehouse guy for me that I messed up his Iplehouse faceup on. Plus, she did my 5th Motif boys, who are just amazing.

 

Iplehouse seem to take longer at the moment.
I've ordered a doll around the same time, too, and while they initially told me that the doll would be ready for shipping in December (with other words now), they just told me that they will need more time. So yeah, I guess at this point we can probably expect half a year for shipping.
Still crossing fingers though, that they will be faster and you will receive your shipping notice soon.

 

Now for something totally different from me....Lawrence and Monica as a contemporary couple out walking their dog...

 

@MB Lilac they look great in their contemporary looks as well!
A new picture of my Grace, just because she got a new scarf and its beena while.
Cali by wizgerg3, on Flickr

 

I love your contemporary couple walking in the snow Jackie, Grace looks lovely in her scarf and cosy knits.

I edited an old photo of Lawrence to give him some hair...my FID boys all need new wigs ; )

Untitled by LyanneNZ, on Flickr

 

Cozy by candlelight...

 

Wow!!!! Super!!!️

 

Lovely poses with them by the candles! Beautiful setting.

Isis in her summer clothes...it's been very warm here the past week or so, so she is in a summery mode.

Summer by LyanneNZ, on Flickr

 

This is awesome. My hubby initially thought, they are a real couple.

 

Beautiful outfit. I like the open fringes. But it's too cold outside.

 

My medieval crew attending a contemporary fantasy, New Year's Eve party...

 

@MB Lilac What a wonderful scene!

 

Thanks! It had been a few years since I had an FID New Year's Eve party, so decided to let the dolls who didn't attend last time, go to it. I could only include three couples since I'm seriously limited as to the formal contemporary outfits I have. I found it interesting that everyone looked much younger like this. Especially Lawrence, who usually looks so much more imposing in his black knight outfit and longer hair.

 

They do look younger! Maybe it's the relaxed party atmosphere! Three couples are perfect for a New Years celebration at home!

 

Speaking of formal wear, does anyone know a good source for dressy clothing for FIDs??