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Volks is coming to Los Angeles, CA

May 27, 2005

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    1. LOL! We call them "snausages" too!!! Hey, now don't laugh, but have you ever tried the dogs at Costco? Yum. Cheapest meal in town--$1.50 gets you endless pop and a dog.

      Sorry, OT. But here's my two cents about Volks in L.A.--YEY! Cause even though I live in the Pacific Northwest, LA will be a heck of a lot more affordable than Japan. Cheaper shipping maybe? And, please--FCS!!!

      Jay
       
      #81 Jay, Jun 1, 2005
    2. I went to AXNY! And BAAF! Hooray! If you saw a chocobo or Launch, it was me! They didn't have one last year because the republican national convention was being held that same week (in the same hotel too, I think).

      If the LA store does well, I'm sure the next logical step would be the big apple! Hehe, "city of Angels", what a coincidence! if they make it in NY then it could be, erm... well, our dolls are the apples of our eyes... I can't think of anything clever. :oops:
       
      #82 nakitama, Jun 1, 2005
    3. That's the same thing my mum said, "I think they might open around the promenade", I absolutely despise that place, there's never parking!

      I think (hope) that they will open in Little Tokyo/near there too, less drive and more other places to go!
       
      #83 xberryjam, Jun 1, 2005
    4. :o

      I live in LA...

      I'm going to go broke... completely broke... :cry:

      Btw... I think it's pretty easy to find parking at 3rd street... although it seems to cost at least $5-$10 each time - bleh!
       
      #84 NutKitty, Jun 2, 2005
    5. Hmm...really whenever I seem to go everywhere's full. Maybe it's because I usually go on weekends and for event stuff. :oops:
       
      #85 xberryjam, Jun 2, 2005
    6. I only go on the weekends too since I work all week. ^_^;

      Do you know where Ye Olde King's Head is? There's a lot right across the street from there, and there is also a garage you can pull into nearby. (I prefer the garage) - the garage is under the fitness/gym place, if that helps. :)
       
      #86 NutKitty, Jun 2, 2005
    7. Don't know exactly where it is, but I've driven past by it before, I'm sure if I ask my mum she'll know. Yay! More helpfulness from DOA! Thanks!
       
      #87 xberryjam, Jun 2, 2005
    8. When the opening date is announced, we should have a DoA get together for the grand opening. I would be willing to fly from NJ to be there....I have been waiting YEARS for this, and honestly, I never thought it would happen...It would be a seriously emotional occasion for me...
       
      #88 Arylon, Jun 2, 2005
    9. Mmmmmmmmmmmm Ye Olde King's head.
      The best fish and chips in the universe! Droools! :wink:
       
      #89 Paulkaiju, Jun 2, 2005
    10. Hey, I've always wanted to see Los Angeles ........
      This is one more excuse to do so. If I start saving money right now, then by the time the store opens maybe I can afford plane tickets AND a few Volks Super Dollfie (SD) outfits. Hmmmmm......

      Whether the store opened in New York or in California makes no difference to me, since I live in the stinky armpit of the South, Alabama. It's a trip by plane either way.
       
      #90 Snow Song, Jun 2, 2005
    11. i am moving down there this month! wouldn't that be cool to work there? unfortunately, i'd be too far from LA to commute there all the time...like 2 hours away. hmph.
       
      #91 ilovealgebra, Jun 2, 2005
    12. I wonder if they'll have omukae ceremonies like the stores in Japan. I'd love to be able to do that with Azure, but a trip to LA is more likely than a trip to Japan at the moment!
       
      #92 Kimber Rose, Jun 2, 2005
    13. :o !!! *starts planning to sneak away from group on Senior Trip in 2007.....*
       
      #93 bluegirlwish, Jun 2, 2005
    14. I'm partial to the brum fishcakes, myself. :grin:

      YUM!

      I'll be there this weekend!
       
      #94 NutKitty, Jun 2, 2005


    15. DITTO!!! I LOVE the fish & chips at the King's Head...I think it's the best in the world! Maybe we can all take our new dolls & goodies there for lunch after the grand opening LOL. Personally I hope they open near the The Grove/Farmer's Market area so I can just walk to Volks...there's a lot of trendy boutiques (like The Paul Frank Store) on 3rd st. and Beverly Blvd. where I can see a Volks store fitting in.
       
      #95 dollfie63, Jun 2, 2005
    16. Seconded on all counts! I remember when people would still bring it up on the old DoA, and everyone would sigh and say it'd never happen. I'm having a hell of a time wrapping my brain around the fact that it actually will happen. Knowing me and my sentimental nature in regards to my precious SDs, I'll probably cry when I see the building. :lol:

      I have a bunch of frequent flyer miles accumulated, though... give me a date and I'll do anything in my power to get myself and Andrei down there. This is BJD history in the making, and it'll only happen once... I absolutely cannot miss out. I'd love to meet up with anyone else who can make it. ^^


      ~Kalmia
       
      #96 Kalmia, Jun 3, 2005
    17. That would be so much fun! :D One big celebration with our kids!
       
      #97 Suzuka, Jun 3, 2005
    18. And we can all look back, years from now, and tell our grandchildren about it. Remember when? :D
       
      #98 krambear, Jun 3, 2005
    19. Yay! Volks US shop!

      As for AX? Trust me, I go every year and it's not a big thing. Terribly managed, hastily thrown together each year... they don't even put anything on their website until fans are angrily emailing them. I only go for the dealer's room, and even that is dwindling... I'd love to be able to go to Otakon.

      But again, Volks = yay!
       
      #99 laylei, Jun 3, 2005
    20. hey i would fly over from england for the opening to meet all of you and spend too much money XD its a shame there isnt one in england... *le sigh* But travelling to the US is easier than going to japan - plus there isnt a language barrier :)
       
      #100 mangorevolver, Jun 3, 2005
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