Michelle, or Michi for short (sakura shinguji)

Well, Shinon was supposed to be the next arrival into the household, but as things and offers go by... something popped before her arrival later this month.

 

Namely a near full set Sakura Shinguji, which had been on my "would be nice to have" list for quite some time.

 

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In some way's I regard Sakura as one of the last proper traditional outfit releases, since the embroidery work is actual embroidery, and not just printed on. Also the fabrics used are actually quite stunning in real life compared to what photos I had seen so far.

 

For the rest of the photos I did a quick set this morning in the golden glow moment, not ideal, and also not many since Im still lacking a bit of mojo to get things done.

 

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So since she was a near full set, it meant some bits were missing.. namely knickers (not too bothered), shoes and socks (plenty of these to be had I guess..), and unfortunately her sword.

 

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But the main outift was indeed complete which is what I adored most. with the himecut ponytail wig, that again was more purple in real life than I expected giving off a yamato nadeshiko vibe.

 

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Sakura's mold is also what Id like to call unique, eventhough quite similar to Ranko's, its amusing the two have different designers, ranko being a Serika head, but Sakura a Hakase one.

 

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About the sword, I wasnt too bothered about missing out on that, since this actually did give me enough motivation to put together one of the Doyusha 1/3 scale sword sets I've had laying around the house for nearly two years now.

 

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I had put together the yagui yubei set before, but this time I took some time in putting these Hideyoshi Toyotomi one's together... even giving them a splash of metallic pink paint for some added effect.

 

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Only thing is, that if Michi does have to wield these, the gloves have to come off.

 

Also.. what to name the newest arrival..

 

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To be honest Sakura has been on the to want list ever since her release, and various name's were planned along the way. Sabrina was one of those, but given to Ranko which I thought was it considering getting a mold looking like this.

 

I thought of Sabine, based on a certain german wheel-woman, but considering this dolls heritage, I went with this initial theme, and decided upon Michelle, or Michi for short.

 

Why?... Because Michèle Mouton, and the flame spitting dragon Audi S2 Sport Quottro.

She is beautiful and i love her outfit

She's so pretty I wish I wouldn't have to be downsizing my party of gals 'cause Sakura is one of the girls I would like to have. Congrats on getting her

Thank you very many.

 

mm, the whole is rather splendid, but she does remain quite charming outside of this outfit also..

That katana looks really nice on her, at first I though It was from the set, and her clothes are stuning, she looks really cute >.<

 

Congrats for getting her (and soon Shinon xD)

she is pretty., and her katana look nice.

Very pretty, congrats!!