SweetPeachTea Posted March 26, 2021 Hi everyone! I'm so excited to share with you my first Vinyl doll! She's an Angel Philia Yurina. Big DOLL NUDITY warning - AP are very gracious with the bust and body blushing!! I ordered her from Mandarake as Faith Z had sold out for her model a few days before I was able to afford her. She came in a huge box, but it was packed so well!! Inside the box was a smaller box, and inside that was the classic pink AP box. She was packed in pretty well! And she came with all her papers and a small photo print of her model type. I don't think AP come with a CoA, which I was a little disappointed by, as I sort of see them as a birth certificate and it makes me feel like the official owner. She did come with two sets of spare hands, and I believe, the heeled feet already attached to her body. I think I'll be placing an order to get her some regular feet too. I love the pretty manicure on the hands! she had a LOT of safety wrap around her, which is a good thing, but it made filming the unboxing a bit of a nightmare as I had to keep putting my camera down to free her. I'm not used to this size of doll; I feel that AP are very unique in their measurements. I really enjoy it though - it's the perfect blend between MSD and SD. The soft skin was also a new experience for me. I stuffed her with some cushion stuffing, like what was recommended to me, and I think it made me feel a lot safer about handling her. I like the company face-up, she looks very feminine and gentle, although, the thicker line on the mouth looks a little out of place, and I wish they'd been more careful with it. I might get her a new face-up just because this one issue makes it look like her mouth was printed on and cheapens the look. I also didn't use the pale grey eyes she came with, and instead, put in some glass purple ones that came with a SOOM doll I own. I think they suit her better. My overall experience was really good. She arrived less then a week after I placed the order with Mandarke, and she was a real experience to open. My main issues with AP are that the inside of the pink box doesn't feel like a viable storage place, no bad, etc.- and there are no ribbons to hold her in place. I also experienced a staining issue soon after fitting some clothes for her, even though I was really careful not to touch her with dark fabrics. I think I would order from Mandarake again, and I am loving how posable Moka is. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meowjima Posted March 27, 2021 She was a doll I had my eyes on. Her face is actually really, really nice up close. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simsimmerton77 Posted March 27, 2021 Congrats! Beautiful doll! I'm Jelly! 😊 Very happy for you. Not trying to be off-topic and undoubtedly, I'm behind the times/misinformed, but I thought Angel Philia was out of business or not making new dolls. Is there an existing thread somewhere that can point me to where/how I can order one? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yumeiro Posted March 27, 2021 1 hour ago, kaptinbadruck said: Is there an existing thread somewhere that can point me to where/how I can order one? Thread And as mentioned in this topic - Mandarake or FaithZ ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetPeachTea Posted March 27, 2021 1 hour ago, kaptinbadruck said: Not trying to be off-topic and undoubtedly, I'm behind the times/misinformed, but I thought Angel Philia was out of business or not making new dolls. Is there an existing thread somewhere that can point me to where/how I can order one? I haven’t heard that AP are out of business. Yurina was only released this March, so she’s a very new model. Most people I know order their AP from Faith Z or if you can’t find a doll there, Mandarake is a very good site you can get new and used dolls from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetPeachTea Posted March 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Meowjima said: She was a doll I had my eyes on. Her face is actually really, really nice up close. It really is! I was surprised at how much I liked her company faceup! The quality of these dolls is really impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simsimmerton77 Posted March 27, 2021 25 minutes ago, SweetPeachTea said: I haven’t heard that AP are out of business. Yurina was only released this March, so she’s a very new model. Most people I know order their AP from Faith Z or if you can’t find a doll there, Mandarake is a very good site you can get new and used dolls from. That rock I was living under was pretty heavy but I think I just pushed it off! 😄 Thanks much for the help and congrats again on the awesome purchase. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ariesseason Posted March 28, 2021 Wow, I really like her! I am about to order an Angel Philia myself... so excited! She looks stunning! I can't wait to see more pics of her! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetPeachTea Posted March 28, 2021 5 hours ago, ariesseason said: Wow, I really like her! I am about to order an Angel Philia myself... so excited! She looks stunning! I can't wait to see more pics of her! Ahh wonderful! I hope you enjoy her! They’re really beautiful and the possibility is amazing. Mine is in the tan skin colour! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Testament Posted March 28, 2021 Well AP is somewhat out of production, now they're named Pink Drops, but new AP pop up as renewal versions alongside PD... The line is continually evolving and intersecating from VMF50. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TasiaChiba Posted March 28, 2021 Oh, she's lovely!! I absolutely had no idea how tiny the AP torso was until I saw your hand holding it! Also, thank you for the really nice, up-close and clear photo of her face. I've wondered how it really looked and that's nice to see! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetPeachTea Posted March 28, 2021 27 minutes ago, TasiaChiba said: I absolutely had no idea how tiny the AP torso was until I saw your hand holding it! I have very small hands too! She really is a very petite doll. The head is the same size as a resin YOSD doll too! And thank you, her faceup is lovely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetPeachTea Posted March 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Testament said: Well AP is somewhat out of production, now they're named Pink Drops That makes more sense, I thought Pink Drops was the name of the skin colour which is why it confused me when I saw Pink Drops and tan skin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TasiaChiba Posted March 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, SweetPeachTea said: I have very small hands too! She really is a very petite doll. The head is the same size as a resin YOSD doll too! And thank you, her faceup is lovely! Oh, her head is literally that small? WOW! That's super tiny~ And you are most welcome! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xiongmao Posted March 31, 2021 Wow and I thought my DDDy was well endowed! We ordered an outfit from Mandarake. It came quite quickly and was beautifully packaged but the customs charges make it prohibitive for regular purchases. It really sucks that I spent hours in their Shibuya store (and on Nakano Broadway) but that was over 10 years ago and I was more into figures then. 1 My Dollfie doll family December 2024 😊. Towa believes they are 34 in number. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ariesseason Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) Stunning girl! I am so tempted to buy another AP... from Mandarake. Once I was on vacation in Japan, I saw all these cute AP Dolls and did not purchase one of them. I am really excited for you! I pre-ordered my Elle from Faithz and she is on her way to me... im already scared of the custom fees. Edited April 12, 2021 by ariesseason 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TasiaChiba Posted April 15, 2021 On 4/12/2021 at 4:22 AM, ariesseason said: Stunning girl! I am so tempted to buy another AP... from Mandarake. Once I was on vacation in Japan, I saw all these cute AP Dolls and did not purchase one of them. I am really excited for you! I pre-ordered my Elle from Faithz and she is on her way to me... im already scared of the custom fees. Congrats! Hope you post her soon. I liked the Elle/Ellie head so much I went ahead and purchased it alone until I can get a body for her. I do like Yurina, though. Even more from seeing this girl, here! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
