BeyondTime Posted November 10, 2017 Oh. Well then. Yeah I'm not a fan of double EMS charges either. I wish Volks let you combine the click war purchases into a single package for that reason. There is always something I want in both the 11 am and the 12:30 pm opens. The difference between Dollfie Dreams and Heroin? Heroin is illegal, Dollfie Dreams probably should be. “Empty wallets, full hearts.” That’s probably an apt description for the effects of DD addiction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foo Posted November 10, 2017 Yeah I'm not a fan of double EMS charges either. I wish Volks let you combine the click war purchases into a single package for that reason. There is always something I want in both the 11 am and the 12:30 pm opens. If the stuff's in your cart and you're logged in, it'll stay there for ten hours. You don't have to check out twice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeyondTime Posted November 10, 2017 Yeah I'm not a fan of double EMS charges either. I wish Volks let you combine the click war purchases into a single package for that reason. There is always something I want in both the 11 am and the 12:30 pm opens. If the stuff's in your cart and you're logged in, it'll stay there for ten hours. You don't have to check out twice. Wow I thought they dropped out after a short period to keep people from holding an item without buying it. It sounds like you have to maintain the login between the events, but that seems totally doable. The difference between Dollfie Dreams and Heroin? Heroin is illegal, Dollfie Dreams probably should be. “Empty wallets, full hearts.” That’s probably an apt description for the effects of DD addiction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foo Posted November 10, 2017 Wow I thought they dropped out after a short period to keep people from holding an item without buying it. It sounds like you have to maintain the login between the events, but that seems totally doable. You don't have to maintain the login; if you get logged out because of inactivity, just log in again and your cart will still be there. I do it all the time :3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeyondTime Posted November 10, 2017 Wow I thought they dropped out after a short period to keep people from holding an item without buying it. It sounds like you have to maintain the login between the events, but that seems totally doable. You don't have to maintain the login; if you get logged out because of inactivity, just log in again and your cart will still be there. I do it all the time :3 Interesting, they say they maintain it a short time if you get logged out, but I didn't think that would mean 10 hours. Thanks The difference between Dollfie Dreams and Heroin? Heroin is illegal, Dollfie Dreams probably should be. “Empty wallets, full hearts.” That’s probably an apt description for the effects of DD addiction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty Posted November 12, 2017 In a few more hours I'll be off to the Fu kuoka store to see Jeanne in person. I have no idea why, but it seems like they didn't get a Saber for display, only Jeanne. Anyway, as I said before the Fu kuoka store is great because they have them in the open instead of behind glass so you can get real close and take better pics. I just wanted to ask if there were any particular angles people wanted to see of Jeanne? *twitter*instagram*art* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeyondTime Posted November 12, 2017 In a few more hours I'll be off to the Fu kuoka store to see Jeanne in person. I have no idea why, but it seems like they didn't get a Saber for display, only Jeanne. Anyway, as I said before the Fu kuoka store is great because they have them in the open instead of behind glass so you can get real close and take better pics. I just wanted to ask if there were any particular angles people wanted to see of Jeanne? Her face and her sword come to mind. Are they going to have DD-F3 bodies like some of the shops had with DDP? Seeing those might be nice too. The difference between Dollfie Dreams and Heroin? Heroin is illegal, Dollfie Dreams probably should be. “Empty wallets, full hearts.” That’s probably an apt description for the effects of DD addiction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty Posted November 12, 2017 I asked about the body and they said this time they didn't have one to play around with like they did during the Yayoi/Iori preorder, but that it was exactly the same except bigger. Anyway I took many photos and will upload them when I go back home in a few hours, but for the time being i uploaded a video to Instagram. Some points: -She's REALLY impressive in person, like dang -that flag is massive, they had some fishing wire tied to it to secure it. -the weird head ornament thing she has seems to be on a headband thing that goes underneath her hair (you can see this in the video) -I expected as much but her armoured hands don't seem to be jointed, but fixed in poses, not sure how many she comes with if more than the ones for holding stuff. *twitter*instagram*art* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeyondTime Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) I asked about the body and they said this time they didn't have one to play around with like they did during the Yayoi/Iori preorder, but that it was exactly the same except bigger. In and of itself that is useful. -I expected as much but her armoured hands don't seem to be jointed, but fixed in poses, not sure how many she comes with if more than the ones for holding stuff. Lily came with 3, and one had a little post on it that you could fit to a hole in Caliburns scabbard allowing her to hold it. I wouldn't expect that on Jeanne since hers is on a belt like Asuna's, and there was no corresponding hole on Avalon. Still the extra had was useful even without the post. Hopefully they both have at least 3 of them. Edited November 12, 2017 by Guest The difference between Dollfie Dreams and Heroin? Heroin is illegal, Dollfie Dreams probably should be. “Empty wallets, full hearts.” That’s probably an apt description for the effects of DD addiction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anna-neko Posted November 12, 2017 -I expected as much but her armoured hands don't seem to be jointed, but fixed in poses, not sure how many she comes with if more than the ones for holding stuff. ....is there someone out there who's expecting DD hands to have joints? Far as I know it's never been a thing? Like ever? Previously some girls would come with special gloved hands in hold position (like Lily's gloved hands are pretty white plastic, or Saber's armor hands) and then you were meant to just ..dunno... pray the heavy weapon would stay up in there. And then they'd come with average normal skin hands not meant to hold a thing anyway... THANK YOU TORINO!! for once again goin out there to take excellent shots for us interwebz kids, because Volks clearly doesn't believe in doin good shots of their products themselves <_<; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty Posted November 12, 2017 ....is there someone out there who's expecting DD hands to have joints? Far as I know it's never been a thing? Like ever? I dont know why but it seemed like some people in this thread were under that impression, at least to begin with, so I thought I'd just confirm it. Anyway I put the unedited pictures on flickr: Jeanne by torinomh mh, on Flickr There's a lot of them so I'll just put that one here and link to the album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/144151963@N08/albums/72157688365137231 *twitter*instagram*art* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinclair Posted November 12, 2017 Thanks for taking those photos Torino, but man, I hate you now too. I'm starting to want her. That face and her hair are forming a OC in my head. GRRR!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty Posted November 12, 2017 Thanks for taking those photos Torino, but man, I hate you now too. I'm starting to want her. That face and her hair are forming a OC in my head. GRRR!!! This is just my opinion but if her head and hair are all you are interested in I would wait for aftermarket if you can't get a split with anyone. Preorder girls and their various broken down elements (outfits, wigs) arent that hard to come by in the aftermath of a preorder release and it would save you a lot of money - even if people end up selling her head for a lot, it'd still be cheaper than the fullset doll even with paying yahoo auction or whatever proxy fees. The downside of course is not being able to predict or know when just heads are going to pop up, so preordering at least gives you that security. (I tend to find Sheryl's head on yahoo auctions at least every 4 months, anyway, and she's already a few years old) I used to really want that one but then saw it in person and realized it was too small for what I had in mind) edit: Then again preordering also lets you be one of the first people to try out the new body, and I'm definitely interested in that, but I'm also content to wait for future releases. It's probably too much to hope for Luka having it though. *twitter*instagram*art* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeyondTime Posted November 12, 2017 Then again preordering also lets you be one of the first people to try out the new body, and I'm definitely interested in that, but I'm also content to wait for future releases. It's probably too much to hope for Luka having it though. Based on my experience with the DDP the body is worth it. Once the new F3s are out as a base body I'm replacing my three DII bodies with DD-F3. Thanks for taking all the photos. I like her face even more now. The first Volk photo's of her face were meh, but the customer photos have shown her in a much better light. Is it Fall 2018 yet? O.O The difference between Dollfie Dreams and Heroin? Heroin is illegal, Dollfie Dreams probably should be. “Empty wallets, full hearts.” That’s probably an apt description for the effects of DD addiction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nehelenia Posted November 12, 2017 Thanks for the photos, Jeanne has such a pretty face Btw, my trade partner order Saber for me, I am so very exited (Thanks hats). Let the super long wait begin!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mayaiincho Posted November 15, 2017 Then again preordering also lets you be one of the first people to try out the new body, and I'm definitely interested in that, but I'm also content to wait for future releases. It's probably too much to hope for Luka having it though. Based on my experience with the DDP the body is worth it. Once the new F3s are out as a base body I'm replacing my three DII bodies with DD-F3. Thanks for taking all the photos. I like her face even more now. The first Volk photo's of her face were meh, but the customer photos have shown her in a much better light. Is it Fall 2018 yet? O.O That was mostly why I'm purchasing saber. I really what to test out those new bodies. Sadly theres no DDDY bodies to pre-order. looking for - , Marisa Short Wig, full set Beatrice or default face + eyes & Sasara Fullset or default face + eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sechs Posted November 15, 2017 Thanks Torino for the pics and the vid. I saw you resisted pantyshot and quickly retreated when you became aware of what you were going to do (and regret). Only one thing missing: no real perspective to get a scale of that impressive doll. Rouge Evening Dress Set, never opened Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeyondTime Posted November 16, 2017 (edited) Only one thing missing: no real perspective to get a scale of that impressive doll. Bloody huge! Seriously though I would count on needing 3 - 4 feet in height, and 2 - 3 feet in width to display her in her full set. You might even need some monofilament line to really make it look good. Edited November 16, 2017 by Guest The difference between Dollfie Dreams and Heroin? Heroin is illegal, Dollfie Dreams probably should be. “Empty wallets, full hearts.” That’s probably an apt description for the effects of DD addiction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty Posted November 16, 2017 Thanks Torino for the pics and the vid. I saw you resisted pantyshot and quickly retreated when you became aware of what you were going to do (and regret).Only one thing missing: no real perspective to get a scale of that impressive doll. uh...I was filming her boots? I withdrew because it was too hard to get the camera past the giant placard in front of them. Before that I was zooming in on her sword because that's something specifically asked for in this thread. I would have to stick the camera up her legs to get a panty shot, which probably would have ended up having my phone touch her legs and violated the no-touch rule, so if you wanna see doll underwear that badly I suggest you wait till next year and do it yourself. The scale might have been easier to grasp if Saber was there too (although she's a DDS now). I cant remember the exact size of the placard , I want to say A4 but it could have been B5. *twitter*instagram*art* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimiyo3 Posted November 16, 2017 Lol, I too love to project my pervy thoughts onto total strangers for i am the omniscient hentai god. Anyways sweet photos Torino! I want her so badly! Present! Miku, Aria, Celia, Melody, Aveline, Rin T, Ted, Chi, Yumi, Melanie, Rin K, Len, Ea, Alter, Illya, Rachel, Aelia, Matt, Jace, & E.N.O. W.I.P. Rose, Tara Waiting Hannah, Lucy, Sonya. Neemos: Yuki & Mimi Resins: Mizuumi & Aiko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sechs Posted November 16, 2017 I was just teasing you for the pantyshot. About the perspective, I was thinking about a view of the whole stand so we could have a comparison scale for close-up views and understand why you think she is impressive in person. Imo I am also fan of display installation (like watching seller's booth more than what they specifically sell). Rouge Evening Dress Set, never opened Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leiothrix Posted November 16, 2017 anyway, while I'm here - anyone who's doing preorders thru Volks Intl, did you credit card go thru? Mine been stuck in "pending" for full week and wondering if it's just me, or is Volks this slow with everyone else as well Did you get this sorted out? With me, they put a authorisation request on my card, but didn't take the money. The authorisation sat around in my pending transactions for about a week before disappearing. I called my bank and they confirmed that they hadn't blocked them or anything, it's just that Volks didn't take the money. A week after that they actually charged my account and took the money out. In the midst of this I had sent an email to Volks inquiring about this, and they basically said don't worry it can take a week or two. I'm guessing they have no clue how to do payment processing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinclair Posted November 16, 2017 anyway, while I'm here - anyone who's doing preorders thru Volks Intl, did you credit card go thru? Mine been stuck in "pending" for full week and wondering if it's just me, or is Volks this slow with everyone else as well Did you get this sorted out? With me, they put a authorisation request on my card, but didn't take the money. The authorisation sat around in my pending transactions for about a week before disappearing. I called my bank and they confirmed that they hadn't blocked them or anything, it's just that Volks didn't take the money. A week after that they actually charged my account and took the money out. In the midst of this I had sent an email to Volks inquiring about this, and they basically said don't worry it can take a week or two. I'm guessing they have no clue how to do payment processing. Actually this is pretty normal for CC processing like this. You get a hold, after a few days it goes away, then a couple more day the money actually gets taken. I've had this happen with several big ticket items from state side retailers when I order over the interwebs. It's not a Volks thing, it's how the system processes the charge. One time It happened, I ended up with the merchandise before the final charge was processed. I called the retailer and they said they had charged my card. Two days later it showed up on my account. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leiothrix Posted November 16, 2017 I've purchased plenty of things from different places -- Japan, US, UK and of course Australia, and I've never had anything like this happen before. Normally I buy something and the transaction instantly appears in my pending transactions list and the money is removed from my available balance. In two or three days the transaction is finalised and moves to my completed transactions and it's all done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites