Innocentsake Posted July 21, 2014 So back on March 15th during Volks USA's Final Store sale I managed to pull a very good number for the line to go inside (#16 I believe) so I was one of the first 20 people to enter the store. Volks USA had mentioned that their display models would be for sale. A lot of us local DD owners remembered them having Tohsaka Rin as a display model before putting her away due to too many people asking if they could purchase her. As soon as I got inside I was ready to pounce on her if she was actually available. Unfortunately due to licensing restrictions that display Rin of theirs could not be sold. But I was fine with that because they still had their DD Standards for sale and I had always wanted to add a standard girl to my DD family. I ended up buying Aoi Ver. 1 for an amazing price. Took her home and was delighted to induct her into my DD family as Girl #6. Originally I was going to keep her default face-up, but there were many things about it that I thought could be improved. I decided that after so many years of modeling outfits for Volks release days that it was time she got treated to a day at the spa Before being sent to the jadepixel spa 2 by sakura_chan15, on Flickr While deciding which face-up artist I would send her to I changed her out of the things she came with. For 3 weeks she had on Sakura Shinguji's default wig, Mashiro's default eyes, and a snazzy outfit I put together for her She wasn't home with me for long so I only have these pictures I took on my phone~ Before being sent to the jadepixel spa 1 by sakura_chan15, on Flickr A little talk with the "Head" of the House by sakura_chan15, on Flickr After looking at many photos I decided that jadepixel would be the perfect face-up artist to take on my girl's new look. Aoi was going to be transformed into Tendo Akane from Ranma 1/2. jadepixel opened up slots for her face-up shop pretty much the day after I decided she would be the one. I quickly sent her a message and managed to secure a spot for Akane. That night she got packed up and sent out in the mail as soon as I woke up. If you were ever thinking about sending one of your DD girls to jadepixel I highly recommend you to do so! She's a lovely person to work with and kept in constant communication with updates about Akane's progress. Not only did she work on Akane's face-up, but I also commissioned her to make a pair of custom resin eyes so Akane would look show accurate Akane was sent out on April 7th and returned to me June 23rd. I could have had her back sooner, but I wanted her to be shipped with her eyes so I waited patiently~ I've been having such a good time getting to know her & play with her Those of you who follow me on Flickr will have already seen the photos I've been uploading of her, but for those of you who haven't here she is!. I present to you Tendo Akane who is my 6th DD girl. Making Demands by sakura_chan15, on Flickr This was taken the day after she arrived. Since she arrived on a Monday I didn't have time to stay home and play with her (even though I really wanted to ). But don't worry I've made sure to spend lots of time with her since her return back home. Also in the package with Akane was a little sketch of her that jadepixel did which is too cute! Akane Sketch by sakura_chan15, on Flickr Akane has such a different look compared to the rest of my girls. It's really refreshing hehe~ Now why did I mention trainer in the title? Well in my head the story is Nabiki (one of Akane's sisters) puts out an ad online saying Akane can train anyone to become stronger (for a nominal fee of course) and apparently Seraphina sees this and decides she needs a sparing partner. Thus Seraphina gets in touch with Nabiki to make a deal with her that has Akane becoming a live-in trainer Obviously Akane is very displeased about the whole thing, but in the end decides to take on this new challenge~ I'm pretty sure she has what it takes to whip Seraphina into tip top shape Here are a few more pictures of her for you to look at. Thanks for reading or just looking at her pictures haha Outdoor Adventures 4 by sakura_chan15, on Flickr Outdoor Adventures 15 by sakura_chan15, on Flickr No Sharing by sakura_chan15, on Flickr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjelica486 Posted July 21, 2014 She looks really good as Akane. I like how she has an annoyed look on her face. It fits her character perfectly. She just needs Ranma-chan next to her to complete the look . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullasuttu Posted July 24, 2014 Akane! Ranma was first manga I started to read so it's kinda nostalgic to me. Looks great! And just have to love that annoyed, cute little face I hope to see more pictures of her, really like it a lot! Home: Willow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Innocentsake Posted July 24, 2014 She looks really good as Akane. I like how she has an annoyed look on her face. It fits her character perfectly. She just needs Ranma-chan next to her to complete the look . Thanks so much! Haha yes I had to go with the annoyed/embarrassed look for her~ Oh no now you're giving me ideas for Ranma-chan Akane! Ranma was first manga I started to read so it's kinda nostalgic to me. Looks great! And just have to love that annoyed, cute little face I hope to see more pictures of her, really like it a lot! Ranma 1/2 is so awesome I will definitely take more pictures of her. There are some more on my Flickr if you wanna look She has such a unique look that makes me love photographing her Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominic123 Posted July 25, 2014 I love the face up!!!!! She reminds me of sailor mars Home:Lucy ver. 2, Yukino, Ranko Kanzaki, Hatsune Miku and Yu Morisawa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Innocentsake Posted July 25, 2014 I love the face up!!!!! She reminds me of sailor mars Haha now that you've said that I think Akane could pull off a Sailor Mars Cosplay Good idea for a Halloween costume one year hehe. Glad you like her Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
