DD Hatsune Miku NT

8 hours ago, RyuichiSakuma13 said:

I'm following this thread in order to live vicariously through the winners see how Volk's lottery works.  Its very interesting. 

So, everyone who won gets a little bit of space before they actually have their credit card charged?  Or does it depend on what country?  Is it a lottery for only the Japanese site, or does the US Volks site also use the Japanese site for their lotteries, or do they run a separate lottery?

 

Ryu 

For me (europe, netherlands) the charge was reserved so it's not like I can use the money on other stuff. So it doesnt really count as having space. 

Lottery for only jp or jp and US or only US depends on the agreements between Volks US and Volks JP. For Miku if I remember correctly it seemed to be a preorder for US and ended up a lottery for JP. And I have seen lotteries for US while it was a normal clickwar on JP. The lotteries are always seperate, so with the US lottery you apply for a different batch of dolls than the JP lottery. So if you are in the US and you lose one of the two you can still apply for the other (if possible with application periods). 

 

Also, this current lottery was a bit of an unique case as it started as a preorder. In some lotteries they send a payment link after you won(I think Volks US does that too). I joined the JP lottery for a Dollfie Icon and wasn't charged when I applied. So the payment being done in advance for Miku is more because she started out as a limited preorder. 

12 hours ago, RyuichiSakuma13 said:

So, everyone who won gets a little bit of space before they actually have their credit card charged?  Or does it depend on what country?  Is it a lottery for only the Japanese site, or does the US Volks site also use the Japanese site for their lotteries, or do they run a separate lottery?

This is my first rodeo so any more experienced members are more than welcome to correct me!

US Volks and JP/International Volks are two separate 'entities' as far as I'm aware. In this case specifically, the US store held an unlimited preorder for Miku while the international store only had a lottery (technically it started as a 'limited preorder', and if orders surpassed their production capacity it changed to lottery, which is kind of weird to me, why not call it a lottery from the start? XD). Now, the US store could have well held a separate lottery instead of a preorder as well but who, where, how these decisions are made is unclear to me. Unfortunately, the US store only ships within the US (maybe also Canada? I'm not sure;;) - so everyone else has to use the JP site, unless they use a proxy. With the current exchange rate between USD and YEN, buying from the JP store is cheaper than buying from the US store though.

 

In case of lottery, regarding when/how payments are charged.. (This is only for JP store, not sure about US)

To me, it was explained by another member of the community that it basically depends on your payment method/the card you used. Generally, they need you to pay the full amount up front. Now, they either can charge you the moment you enter the lottery, then keep or refund the money based on whether you win or lose or they only charge you once you were determined as a winner.

In my case, I got charged as soon as I entered the lottery on the 13th of January, then I got it refunded on the 23rd - could be that my card cancelled the payment because Volks didn't confirm it on their end or something like that? 

From what I've seen, they are sort of taking their time, as I've heard others report that previous lotteries had the money taken as soon as winners were determined. I'm sure they will issue payment requests in the very near future though!

They took the money, the transfer was requested on day 8, but I don't know why it's only hanging in my bank today, I also saved €3 with the difference in currency compared to the first payment, ahahahah, I'm much more at peace now.

Yup, they took my money on Monday - saved a whole €7 as well 

Here it says the 8th too but it only showed up today. Saved 7 euros as well. Tbh the yen is really amazing for purchasing stuff from Japan at the moment. 500 for a Miku with shipping is amazing. (the import customs will be painful though... Buuuut we have time to save up for that)

Edited February 14, 2024 by Sebby

On 2/14/2024 at 1:15 PM, Sebby said:

Here it says the 8th too but it only showed up today. Saved 7 euros as well. Tbh the yen is really amazing for purchasing stuff from Japan at the moment. 500 for a Miku with shipping is amazing. (the import customs will be painful though... Buuuut we have time to save up for that)

For Mirai I paid around 130/140€ in Germany, I think I'll pay about the same for Miku 

I'm getting so anxious! Do we have any idea when NT is shipping? I know all that was said was summer. 

Forgot to place my pre-order >.<

On 4/10/2024 at 11:14 AM, Kiwi717 said:

I'm getting so anxious! Do we have any idea when NT is shipping? I know all that was said was summer. 

Mmm, my own personal theory is that she will release sometime around July or August. I feel like Kaito release a bit late for his expected delivery last year (was for Spring but I got him in early Summer). I could see Miku taking a bit longer though. Of course I hope I am wrong about this, I want her ASAP myself! I was worried I would regret the impulse buy, but that FOMO has not worn off at all! lol

Volks posted today that pre orders from Dollys Party 50 venues will start shipping on the 11th May.

Not sure if that includes ones won in the online store lottery as that was the after party event which isn't mentioned.

1 hour ago, Stupid_Hoomun said:

Volks posted today that pre orders from Dollys Party 50 venues will start shipping on the 11th May.

Not sure if that includes ones won in the online store lottery as that was the after party event which isn't mentioned.

After Event said Fall so that'll take a bit longer I think. I am thinking (and hoping) August/September. Since the Volks USA preorder were Dolls Party 50 preorder dolls they should be in the May batches, but the JP lottery will be shipped later.

Just a heads-up, some JP owners who got her from SP50 are saying the wig is staining: https://x.com/raito_rabbit52/status/1789442763744002312 

8 hours ago, Xeliicious said:

Just a heads-up, some JP owners who got her from SP50 are saying the wig is staining: https://x.com/raito_rabbit52/status/1789442763744002312 

That is a major bummer! Anywhere to find a similar wig or do we think Volks might do something?

5 hours ago, Kiwi717 said:

That is a major bummer! Anywhere to find a similar wig or do we think Volks might do something?

Last time I checked the original Miku wig is still available through Volks JP. But they also have fabric protection caps that work really well against staining in my opinion. I doubt Volks would do something about it so last minute. 

52 minutes ago, Sebby said:

But they also have fabric protection caps that work really well against staining in my opinion.

The problem with the fabric caps is that the ponytail wigs often have hard tight wig caps, and you can't really get the wig on over a protective cap.

I am so bummed about this wig thing. I was really looking forward to those waves and the general styling of it. 

Example of slight staining and a "dent" made from the wig, poster said they've had it on since DolPa: https://x.com/ToroCivic/status/1790025753402195992 

9 hours ago, Kiwi717 said:

I am so bummed about this wig thing. I was really looking forward to those waves and the general styling of it. 

 

2 minutes ago, Xeliicious said:

Example of slight staining and a "dent" made from the wig, poster said they've had it on since DolPa: https://x.com/ToroCivic/status/1790025753402195992 

The dents aren't really anything to be worried about, they go away on their own. The wig cap shouldn't stain, that's undyed linen, and the thread looks undyed. Maybe it's transfer from the wig fibers themselves? If the cap,is tight, they'd be pressed up pretty tight to her head. 
 

Any wig with curls like that will represent challenges to keep neat, and it takes a lot of work. 

4 hours ago, BeyondTime said:

 

The dents aren't really anything to be worried about, they go away on their own. The wig cap shouldn't stain, that's undyed linen, and the thread looks undyed. Maybe it's transfer from the wig fibers themselves? If the cap,is tight, they'd be pressed up pretty tight to her head. 
 

Any wig with curls like that will represent challenges to keep neat, and it takes a lot of work. 

It's a bit blue-ish in the photo so it does seem like the fibers stain. Maybe because it is too tight indeed. 

I am wondering if soaking the base of the wig (so not the curls) would help get some loose dye out. 🤔

11 hours ago, Sebby said:

It's a bit blue-ish in the photo so it does seem like the fibers stain. Maybe because it is too tight indeed. 

I am wondering if soaking the base of the wig (so not the curls) would help get some loose dye out. 🤔

Soaking isn't a bad idea! I'd be heartbroken if any of my Mikus were stained or damaged.

You can also use the skin tape. My Snow Miku and a couple other Dollfies have taped heads rather than the protective caps and I have not had an issue. I can still get the OG Hatsune Miku wig on Snow without more difficulty than normal.

Thought I'd post my Miku NT in her kitty outfit. I'm really starting to like Miku, and she's really moved up the doll heirarchy.

Incidentally she's wearing the regular Volks Miku wig. It seems to go in and out of sale all the time. Sadly our original one from 2020 got wrecked, so this is the second incarnation.

Miku wigs also regularly pop up on Yahoo Japan Auctions. It's also possible to find Snow Miku and Senbonzakura Miku wigs on there too. We have both and they weren't too expensive.

Lots of 3rd party wig companies make Miku Miku wigs too.

If you want to spoil your new Miku NT when she arrives there are also designer Miku Miku glasses available. They pop up on Yahoo Japan Auctions from time to time.

I'm just going to be living off everyone's photos until Fall... 😭 She looks so precious!

Edited June 12, 2024 by Xeliicious

Here's Miku NT in the recently released dollremi Miku outfit. It's based on her 16th birthday celebration outfit. I really like it but bear in mind it doesn't come with legwear or boots.

Anyway, if anyone is Miku crazy it's worth considering. It sells out quickly though. The outfit should hopefully last a long time because the sleeves are plastic not pleather. It's really easy to put on her too.

Uh, new bestie on the right is Hitori Gotoh. I should have made Miku carry a Miku figure too, but her arms are stiff when wearing those plastic sleeves.

10 minutes ago, Xiongmao said:

Here's Miku NT in the recently released dollremi Miku outfit

Its actually really nice seeing your NT in this because I bought that exact dollremi outfit for mine to live in once she gets here! I just haven't liked any of the images of the official NT's outfit honestly, the sleeves and skirt are a big turn off. Decided I'd sell it off once she came in lol, so I wanted an alternative that suited her better when she did arrive.