Kureha & Ryoko Get A New Home!

I'm sure all DD collectors have favorite customs: you know, those dolls that you get excited about when you see a shot of them pop up on Flickr? DD crushes! It's fun to admire other peoples' creations, but ever owning them is a pipe dream. I mean they already have a home, and copying a custom is considered pretty uncouth. But if the chance comes up to actually own one of them, it's hard not to jump on it! I just so happened to get very luck, and in the span of about 2 weeks my 2 favorite custom girls both went up for sale. It's still kind of surreal having them in my doll family, and SirNarwhal and I are both over the moon!

 

First up is Anouc's Kureha, who we got as just a head + eyes/wig. She's borrowing Marisa's DDS body here: originally we planned to put her on a DDII, but she looks SO cute I'm now planning to get a DDS for her--hopefully Miki's with the seamless torso and L bust.

 

 

 

She seemed to fit in right away, and even found a furry friend!

 

 

 

 

Mini Squishables are pretty much perfectly DD sized! Full set here:

 

Second is Ryoko, who was owned by MotokoYamamoto! She's always reminded me of a cross between Tamaki and Saber Lily, and while Kureha was my main DD crush Ryoko was SirNarwhal's. We were both shocked when Motoko asked if we'd be interested in her, and the answer was a resounding YES! Now Ryoko is the newest member of our DD family, and I have a sneaking suspicion that she's already SirNarwhal's favorite.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We actually don't have that much DDdy clothing since Soniko was our only one until the arrival of Ryoko (and Haruka) but thankfully it seems like the clothing we do have fits her quite well--in fact, the shirt on Kureha is the same one, just in a different color! Full Ryoko set:

 

It's amazing to have these two beauties as a part of our DD family

Very cute girls! I had a little crush on Kureha too, I never thought Anouc would sell her.

They are both so pretty!!

 

Kureha's really cute with her new friend!

 

And Ryoko's looking lovely as always!

Congratulations on acquiring two dolls that you've admired from afar! That must be very exciting to have them in your home now.

Wow!! ^^ I can't believe you were able to get them. I think I'm just as surprised as you were!

They are both so pretty!!

 

Kureha's really cute with her new friend!

 

And Ryoko's looking lovely as always!

 

Thanks ^^ They're both gorgeous girls!

 

Very cute girls! I had a little crush on Kureha too, I never thought Anouc would sell her.

 

Me either! I never expect custom girls to sell, but once I saw that thread there was no way I could pass up on the lovely Kureha~ Not only do I love the doll but I have several figures of the character, I'm very fond of Tony Taka's designs and I honestly think Kureha is better done and truer to his style than Nellis/Aerie/Sakuya.

 

Congratulations on acquiring two dolls that you've admired from afar! That must be very exciting to have them in your home now.

 

Thank you! It is so exciting, they live in my bedroom so I get to wake up and see them every day~ It's been about 2 weeks since I got them, but it's still a bit shocking sometimes!

 

Wow!! ^^ I can't believe you were able to get them. I think I'm just as surprised as you were!

 

Yup, it was very surprising! One of those very lucky moments that come around in doll collecting. ^^

Congratulations on giving a new home to those two. They are two of my favourite customs.

Wow.... two customs that you loved? Your luck runs DEEP. Congrats on getting both of them! They're both great girls but I really like Ryoko, she's been a fave of mine for a while.

 

I know what you mean about getting a custom you never thought you'd get... I felt the exact same when I was offered Sprout. Getting her was a surprise as well as a real treat.

 

 

 

Billy

Congratulations on giving a new home to those two. They are two of my favourite customs.

 

Thanks! I think they are both pretty popular girls, I was surprised that I was actually able to get Kureha since the for sale post was up for about 12 hours before I noticed it. Ryoko, though, took about 5 seconds to decide on XD

 

Wow.... two customs that you loved? Your luck runs DEEP. Congrats on getting both of them! They're both great girls but I really like Ryoko, she's been a fave of mine for a while.

 

I know what you mean about getting a custom you never thought you'd get... I felt the exact same when I was offered Sprout. Getting her was a surprise as well as a real treat.

 

 

 

Billy

 

Thank you ^^ It's great being able to own one of your DD crushes, and I think it's a pretty rare opportunity! Plus it's nice to keep dolls "in the community" so the previous owners & fans can still see them all the time: I know a lot of people are happy to see so much of Sprout!

Plus it's nice to keep dolls "in the community" so the previous owners & fans can still see them all the time: I know a lot of people are happy to see so much of Sprout!

 

Oh yes! I totally agree with you on that point. Selling off your girl and never seeing her again would really suck big time. I know I'd be crushed if I had to sell any of mine and know I'd never see them again.

 

And thanks about Sprout! I really find her adorable and hilarious so sharing her stories is quite fun.

 

 

Billy

Ahhhhhh Kureha ... She's really beautyful on your photos. Now i feel much better for her. Now she gets more attention than on my house ^_^

So fell free and call her "your girl" its not "Anoucs kureha" anymore

Hope she enjoy her new home ^_^/

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Ahhhhhh Kureha ... She's really beautyful on your photos. Now i feel much better for her. Now she gets more attention than on my house ^_^

So fell free and call her "your girl" its not "Anoucs kureha" anymore

Hope she enjoy her new home ^_^/

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Ahh, I'm so happy you like them! She's definitely in a good home now ^^ Calling her "my Kureha" still seems a little surreal lol, I'm still getting used to her being my girl~

Congrats on getting two of your favorite customs. What are the odds of that happening so close to one another? Pretty awesome.

Congrats. I've always had a dollfie-crush on Ryoko, so I look forward to more pics of her.

Congrats on getting two of your favorite customs. What are the odds of that happening so close to one another? Pretty awesome.

 

Thanks! It was definitely a nice bit of luck, especially because I never even dreamed about owning either of them.

 

Congrats. I've always had a dollfie-crush on Ryoko, so I look forward to more pics of her.

 

Thank you, Ryoko seems to be a very popular girl!

How awesome is that? I'd be tickled pink to get two of my DD crushes that close together!!

It was "surreal" enough the first time I put Tana "all together", I can't imagine having one you've followed along with story-wise actually in your hands.

Congrats!

How awesome is that? I'd be tickled pink to get two of my DD crushes that close together!!

It was "surreal" enough the first time I put Tana "all together", I can't imagine having one you've followed along with story-wise actually in your hands.

Congrats!

 

Thank you! I find that every time I get a new doll there's that special "no way am I currently holding her!" moment, though it was particularly strong here since I'd been admiring both for so long. Kureha was actually the first custom I fell in love with when I started doll collecting, it's kind of like having a DD celebrity in the house! Especially Ryoko, she is certainly a popular lady!

A big congratulations to you! They are both so stunning!!!!

Congratulations, I'm glad these pretty girls went to someone who can photograph them so well.