ateliervanilla Posted June 20, 2022 I was just browsing around some photos and fell in love at first sight with AP Ellie. The conversion rate to yen is too good to pass so I immediately got her from Mandarake. Unfortunately, her right eye arrived cracked so I took out her default eyes right and replaced with eyes that I made myself. This is not her "actual" look yet; I ordered a few things from Parabox and expecting those to arrive soon! Her name will be Ichigo - inspiration is the character Ichigo from Darling in the Franxx. 7 Twitter: lostgormotti Instagram: atelier.vanilla Facebook: AtelierVNL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicalRozen Posted June 20, 2022 Wait? Your Ellie also arrived with a crack in her right eye from Mandarake? My Ellie who I also ordered from Mandarake a few weeks ago also arrived with a crack in her right eye. That's really bizarre that they both came with damage in the same eye, even though they were packed extremely well and both listed as brand new correct? Regardless of strange eye damage, the eyes you made for her are super cute, and she looks absolutely stunning! 1 Khepra, Nero, Tamaki, Ginkgo, Kana, Bernkastel, Himiko, Ann, Rin, Chii, Vampire, Amane, And Others That May Come And Go. Banner by @PlasticJester Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ateliervanilla Posted June 20, 2022 3 hours ago, MagicalRozen said: Wait? Your Ellie also arrived with a crack in her right eye from Mandarake? My Ellie who I also ordered from Mandarake a few weeks ago also arrived with a crack in her right eye. That's really bizarre that they both came with damage in the same eye, even though they were packed extremely well and both listed as brand new correct? Regardless of strange eye damage, the eyes you made for her are super cute, and she looks absolutely stunning! Yeah, she's brand new. That's shocking to hear you also have that crack on her right eye! I wonder if that's a manufacturing problem that they overlooked... Thank you! I really made these eyes in advance for her..also looked up what would fit in those eye pockets because I can't dare try to cut those off :D 1 Twitter: lostgormotti Instagram: atelier.vanilla Facebook: AtelierVNL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chef_mai Posted June 20, 2022 Aww, that eye crack is unfortunate. Sounds like a manufacturing defect to me since these were brand new. I'd be in touch not only with Mandarake about it but also with Tommy, so he's aware of the issue and can get you a replacement pair. That hoodie looks like it's from TTYA. Is it one sized for SD13/DD? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ateliervanilla Posted June 20, 2022 2 hours ago, chef_mai said: Aww, that eye crack is unfortunate. Sounds like a manufacturing defect to me since these were brand new. I'd be in touch not only with Mandarake about it but also with Tommy, so he's aware of the issue and can get you a replacement pair. That hoodie looks like it's from TTYA. Is it one sized for SD13/DD? I'll reach out to Mandarake about it soon. It slipped my mind contacting them since I was going to use a different pair anyway. And yes, it's a SD13/DD-sized hoodie from TTYA! Twitter: lostgormotti Instagram: atelier.vanilla Facebook: AtelierVNL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ateliervanilla Posted June 21, 2022 Ichigo had a little makeover... I'm still waiting for my order from Parabox to finalize her look. I modified her faceup slightly (SmD owners, you might notice she looks similar to Classic Chitose lol) and made her wear Miku's teal eyes. I had to cut slits on her eye pockets to make room for bigger eye bases. 8 Twitter: lostgormotti Instagram: atelier.vanilla Facebook: AtelierVNL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ateliervanilla Posted June 22, 2022 Ichigo's wig from Parabox arrived and I finally got the look for her. Still debating if I want the glasses on; maybe for photos only because I don't want to leave dents on her head 5 Twitter: lostgormotti Instagram: atelier.vanilla Facebook: AtelierVNL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ateliervanilla Posted June 26, 2022 Just an update... Mandarake was kind enough to ship an AP Ellie head as replacement! I didn't expect a full head, I only needed the eyes. They were so quick in replies and never expected such stellar service! 3 Twitter: lostgormotti Instagram: atelier.vanilla Facebook: AtelierVNL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicalRozen Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) 18 hours ago, ateliervanilla said: Just an update... Mandarake was kind enough to ship an AP Ellie head as replacement! I didn't expect a full head, I only needed the eyes. They were so quick in replies and never expected such stellar service! I actually got a full head replacement from them as well! It was honestly such spectacular service. I think because the heads and eyes are made in such small batches and are made exclusively for the sculpt, that is why they just sent a full replacement head rather than just the eyes. They often change Ellie's makeup and eyes for each release so they would have no use for a head without the eyes. If that makes sense. Edited June 27, 2022 by MagicalRozen 1 Khepra, Nero, Tamaki, Ginkgo, Kana, Bernkastel, Himiko, Ann, Rin, Chii, Vampire, Amane, And Others That May Come And Go. Banner by @PlasticJester Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tasuke Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) On 6/22/2022 at 4:45 PM, ateliervanilla said: ♥Adorable♥ reminds me of a humanized Jeanette Miller of the Chipmunks' "Chipette's" fame; Edited June 27, 2022 by Tasuke 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ateliervanilla Posted August 12, 2022 Ichigo's gone a long way from how she first looked! 8 Twitter: lostgormotti Instagram: atelier.vanilla Facebook: AtelierVNL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuns Posted April 5, 2023 Her face is so cute! I loved seeing her transformation as she changed looks over time. Loving her current one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
