BlueFairy Shiny Fairy discussion part 1

[navci]

Hello!
I have turned to the dark side!!! :> I blame Xaya.


I apologize for poo picture but I just finished him and I can't wait to share!
Meet Theodore!

Couple questions as a new owner:
1. One of his leg seems a bit longer than the other.. (his left specifically)... is this normal? I have restrung him too so I am not sure if it is a stringing issue.

2. ... how is the s-hook supposed to go through the head? Haha. The s-hook is sorta larger on one side... I can't seem to get that side to go through the slot in the head? >.> Am I missing something very simple here?

Anyway! He is a very nice little guy I can't wait to play with him some more!

[navci]

>.> Posting again because I simply adore my little boy!



So adorable. <3

[baxterbrat]

Oh Navci, Theodore is just adorable!I wish I could answer your question, but can't.

And now I'm debating scrapping my Paul girl plans for a Paul boy instead. Oh Bluefairy, why must your dolls work so well for any gender?

[Anna]

Has anyone ordered the new version of Shiny Fairy May? I'm very curious how she compares to the original in owner pictures.

[navci]

Thanks baxterbrat!
I originally wanted a Paul girl as well but I already have 3 girls in that size I'd like to find a friend for my poor lone boy. XD

By the way! I made Shiny Fairy Database, I can't believe it didn't exist before!

[Locksley]

navci: Hi and welcome to the dark side LOL! Congrats on your sweet Theo, he is so cute! Awww, I love his eyes, the eyebrow shape and wig! Yayz for blond prince-like boys. <3

I haven't re-strung my May since she's still new but if I can remember correctly, there can be some issues with legs being a different length and that re-stringing should fix that. It's not just a Bluefairy issue either. ^^ It would make sense for one leg being longer if it's strung loosely than the other.

Thanks so much for making a SF database, I was looking for it the other day and was disappointed it didn't exist! I'll post Honey's info when her new eyes arrive next week. ^__^

Anna: There are official comparison pics earlier in this thread, I think, and there's this owner pic I found on a Japanese blog when I was doing research on May (hopefully the owner doesn't mind me posting it, I can't find their blog again). It was taken at a doll show at BlueFairy's stand:



She has a different expression and her lips, nose and chin have been changed... You can hardly see her teeth at this angle but they're there, they're just smaller than before, I think? Or is it just me?

And the official pic comparison again, old vs. new:



baxterbrat: Thank you for the link, I've looked at the MinoruWorld site and love the new limiteds! Connie looks beautiful.

[navci]

I think, the old SF May looks more like TF May and the new SF May looks more like BF Diana.
I prefer the old May but prefer new Hana though. I am working very hard on dragging my friend to the dark side for a Hana too! :>

[Anna]

Locksley, thank you very much for these pictures!

Sadly, I prefer the old May I'm so mad at myself for waiting to buy her... and a little mad at Bluefairy for discontinuing her without warning. I have TF May and always wanted to add SF and PF Mays to my crew. I just kept putting it off because they are basic and, well, limiteds always took precedence. Sigh.

[Locksley]

navci: Yeah, didn't they change SF May because she looked "too much like TF May" to them or something? Or did she remind them of some other doll, I forget. Despite the similarities, I still feel they could have kept the original as it is and made a new "May", just under a different name. Maybe the new girl could have been May's sister?

Judging by the feedback, getting rid of original May made a lot of people really sad. ;__; I don't even know how common changing a headmold is in the bjd world right now. I've heard of it before but is it all that common? I can understand why people would be upset about it because May is such a beloved headmold. And I do like new May, she's just not May I fell in love with. I still need to get used to the new look (doesn't help there aren't many owner pics of her).

And even though I have the first version, I would still have liked to buy another May, to be my Honey's twin. Maybe I'll get Hana or Connie instead (I did always like Hana). ^^;

Anna: You're welcome for the pics! You can still get old May on the secondary market, so there's still a chance, and I'm actually hoping the company will reconsider and perhaps make old May available again in the future. Maybe if there's enough demand, they'd re-release her, even if just as a limited head? Am I hoping against hope? I'd love to have old May in tanned skin, too. *.* She'd look amazing!

[navci]

Ya! I think the only head sculpt I know Blue Fairy has changed before was TF Xiao and Denis... they have kept the rest the way they are. It surprised me that they would do that especially fairly soon after their original release.

Ah well.
I bring more spam! I am in love with my little shy shy boy. And I found him the perfect big sister!

[Anna]

Locksley, looks like the secondary market is the only way to go at this point. I did contact Bluefairy when they pulled original May, expressing my disappointment of no notice given and that I would love to purchase the original May, if given a chance. Maybe, if they get enough letters requesting her, she'll be released as a limited edition. The new May is cute, but she will never be the original May to me.

navci, that's an adorable picture!

[CharmeC]

I prefer the old May as well *sad*

Navci, wow how did you make the bigger girl stand with the kiddo on her back???

[angelcallie]

Old May is really cute, but I think I personally prefer new May's more round-faced look. I think she looks a lot younger than old May. She's on my do-want list, so I'm hoping to get her not too long from now.

navci That is adorable picture! Tomato has a little brother! They look so cute together.

[xaya]

Locksley, I adore your little girl! ^-^ She's always dressed so beautifully and I love all the photoes with her toys.

Gr8pes, I'm sure Ben would look really cute with pink t-shirt and wavy wig too. ^^ I still have a default wig for my Nikolas but I'd really want to switch into something... well even if same model with different colour?

baxterbrat, Spring Connie is adorable! ^^ I hope someone buys her! She's so cute!

navci, oh noes. xD Blame as much as you want. ^^ Your Theo is adorable! Thanks for the database, I'll add my little ones in it too. Also, Nikolas is the only boy in my SF gang and I'm hoping to buy Sam to accompany him, well if not soon then later. ;D Oh and Hana you say.. Maybe I should take more photos of my Kiki for your friend. ^w^

Anna, I have to agree with you and many others. Even if new SF May is adorable, she looks too much like Diana. I'd die for a chance to order the first version of May. I regret not getting her either. =_= Maybe I'll have luck someday.


Faces - 2 by Xaya-Pooh, on Flickr
Here's an old photo of Kiki. <3 The girls are wanting some new dresses but I still need to make some.. drawing designs of them. I'm not very good at combining fabrics together but I'll try my best. ^^ I should make a shirt and pants for Nikolas too.

[Locksley]

Yay, so many new posts, spreading the love of ShinyFairy! ^o^ Hopefully the new SF database will encourage other DOA members to get their own SFs, too, and then our numbers will grow!

navci: Thanks for the info, I didn't know TF Xiao and Denis were changed, too! >.< Makes you kind of wonder if they'll continue changing the headmolds, right? The first BlueFairy dolls that really caught my eye were TF May/Mini May and Sarang back in 2008 (I still have their pics saved on my computer). Sarang's (like Choice Sarang, for instance) open mouth reminds me a little of old SF May, too. ^o^

Love the pic you've posted, both their poses look wonderfully realistic, especially because big sis is actually carrying her little fella, awww. Is her outfit by Wimukt? They make beautiful clothes and I love their coordinating and choice of fabrics!

Anna: Exactly, we need to let BlueFairy know how much we love old SF May. I think it'll also help if we post our owner pics at their website (of any SF doll). I see some DOA folks have already done so and if we, next to posting the pictures, also mention our appreciation for May, the company's bound to notice. ^^ I know I'll post mine there soon and tell them how loved old May is among us fans. They're more likely to see the messages there than anywhere else.

angelcallie: I see what you mean, new May's round face (also the rounded chin) gives her a more baby-like look overall, while the pointier chin makes old May look a bit different than a lot of Yo-SDs I see out there. That was part of the appeal to me when it came to old May (it also reminded me a bit of Unoa). She had a youthful and innocent look but there was this "maturity" in her face as well, and I loved the interesting combo. But on some Yo-SDs I prefer the round cheeks and chin because it feels just right and "completes" their look. If you get new May, please post lots of pictures of her so we can have some proper comparisons! ^^

xaya: Aw, thanks so much, I'm happy you like my Honey and her clothes! I'm making an outfit for her as we speak and I've already completed the skirt a few days ago. The weather's really nice right now and Honey wants to spend a lot of time outside, and by that she means showing off her new clothes!

Kiki is sooo sweet! I love the attached eyelashes and how their color matches the lower eyelashes, and even the haircolor! She has a lovely and adorable natural look to her. Do post your creations when they're done! ^^ Maybe one day we can organize a clothing swap for SF owners? That would be neat!

I have some dark eyelashes for my girl but can never decide whether she's better without them or not, hehe. It also depends on how full and how long the eyelashes are. Mine are just right for SF and I'll probably try them out when the new eyes arrive, just to see how they look.

Forgot to post this pic from 2 weeks ago, it's of one of my Unoas (named Marie) holding Honey. She's telling her a story. ^^ Pic was taken on my bed, hence the bad indoor lighting:



They have the same pointy chin LOL!

[Anna]

xaya, Kiki has such beautiful eyes! And, I do wish you luck in bringing home the original SF May eventually. That is my goal as well, though I'd really prefer to buy directly from Bluefairy, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a re-release.

Locksley, gorgeous photos! They look adorable together

I plan to send Bluefairy another message about old SF May re-release. Why not? At worst, they'll say no, and at best, they may decide to release a limited run due to demand. Doesn't hurt to ask, right?

[navci]

Thanks everyone!

Xaya: Have you done a group photo of your little SFs? Cuz you should if you haven't! :>

Locksley: Yes! Her outfit is from Foxy Browny! :> I do love their outfits especially they are like a soft cottony style. <3

As for how Tomato is able to carry Theo. :> Tomato is wired inside so she can carry quite a bit of weight!

[xaya]

Sorry it took me so long, but here's a photo from today, I was sewing some dresses for LDoll festival and snapped a photo from my dynamic trio. ^^


Trio by Xaya-Pooh, on Flickr
Sorry for the burns. =__=' We clearly don't have any light at our livingroom and I wish I would have a better place to take photos. It was too dark to go to the balcany when I was photographing.

[Anna]

Bluefairy got back to me about re-releasing SF May 1st ed., and it's a 'no', basically. They have no plans to do so, but thanked me for the suggestion. Oh well. I'm still hopeful that if enough people ask, they'll budge!

xaya, such lovely dresses! I like the lace trim on the bottom Your trio is adorable!

[navci]

Aww Xaya: I love your little crew! Love the new dresses too! Now your little Nikolas would need a matching top or something to join the club! :>