Zwergnase BJD's

Oh my will I ever learn?? This week I've been spending my time looking at all the Zwergnase dolls and I came across these not so little beauties. I know browsing is the worst thing for me to do, because I always find something or I should say SOMEONE to tempt me . . . and these two are far too much temptation for me to resist.

NILI 3 - NM Original Vinyl

I didn't realise that Zwergnase made ball jointed dolls, but I guess collectors these days are looking for dolls they can easily pose for photos and you have to admit BJD's do it best. I'm not even sure if they are jointed like the Asian BJD's, all I know is they are in 11 pieces . . . I'm so curious about these dolls, does anyone own one yet, perhaps a Nili 1?

I realise both these dolls are from the same face mould, but the vinyl, eye and wig colours provide them with an entirely different look. I would love them to be twins, but if it comes to having to make a choice, I think I would have to order Nili 3 first and see how my dolly budget pans out before ordering Nili 2.

NILI 3 - Cappuccino Vinyl

Limited to 25 worldwide, the dolls are 65cm tall, with hand blown glass eyes and come dressed as shown. Price 845 euros which currently converts to AU$1,308.20 and that's without shipping! However, if I can purchase from MDBF I'll be happy as the conversion and the shipping will work out better for me . . . though I will still have to put them on layby.

So . . . is anyone else tempted by these dolls?

In & Outs for 2022

I think I did pretty well at curbing my collection during 2022, even though I only managed to reduce my collection by one doll, I didn't bring very many home . . . just three.

SOLD 

1. Antonio Juan Noa Pirris ~
PEGGY Arrived 10th October, 2017 - Departed 3rd September, 2022

PURCHASED

1. Happy Kidz Mila (2022) by Elisabeth Lindner ~
Arrived 2nd May, 2022.

2. Hannah at the Ballet (African) by Hildegard Günzel ~
SURA Arrived 18th May, 2022.

3. Little Kidz Rainbow by Hildegard Gunzel ~

Arrived 17th October, 2022.

PLANNED REDUCTIONS FOR 2023

1. American Girl Wellie Wisher ~
WILLA Arrived 11th April, 2020

2. American Girl Wellie Wisher ~
KENDALL Arrived 18th June, 2020

3. Hearts For Hearts by Playmates ~
LAURYCE Arrived 11th December, 2020

4. Madame Alexander 13" Renoir Girl With Blue Dress and Hoop (#1574 ~)
ELIZBETH DELPHINE Arrived 14th September, 2020

ORDERED & WAITING

Gotz Edda of Edinburgh ~

Which you already know about. She has been shipped and is in transit.

Zwergnase Junior doll by Nicole Marschollek-Menzer ~

I don't think Zwergnase dolls are particularly pretty, however, there is something about the expression on their faces that really appeals to me. I ordered her yesterday and just adore her curly red locks.

ABELONE

CURRENT WISHLIST

Zwergnase Junior doll by Nicole Marschollek-Menzer ~

HEDDA

I already have my lovely Violet, a brunette with blue eyes, so a brown eyed redhead and green eyed blonde will do nicely to form a trio.

I also have another in mind, but she is pre-loved and a doll I want to repaint (if I can get her for the right price). Which also means I probably won't bring home Hedda. If I do, I shall need another Zwergnase doll to create that magic uneven number.

 

Rosemarie Muller "Wichtel Fiona" for Schildkrot-Puppen ~

FIONA

I love these happy little dolls and have two already. Fiona has been a favourite for a long time and will make up my perfect trio, but somehow she always got pushed aside by another doll.

Hopefully I don't fall in love with any other dolls this year, I simply don't have any room for more dolls unless more of the ones I have move out. This is a very difficult task for me . . . I've tried reducing my collection and have failed every time.

What do you have planned for your dolls this year?

My Little Helper

Sometimes when you loose a pet it takes forever to overcome the loss, and in the past it has been that way for me. However, when we lost Thomas so suddenly, I found it extremely difficult to come to terms with the emptiness he left behind. The house was so quiet I couldn't stand it and so after finding our breeder had none for sale, I searched the internet for another little apricot poodle and this is who I found.

THOMAS TWO

He was the right colour, but with a white chest and only a few weeks old. We went to meet him and fell in love immediately, though we had to wait a couple of weeks until he was old enough to bring him home. He was definitely worth waiting for.

6TH OCTOBER

We decided to call him Thomas too, because I knew if we called him something else, I would still find myself calling out "Thomas" when I wanted him to come, as my previous boy was still fresh in my mind.

14 OCTOBER

Thomas has been at my side during my recuperation and helped me immensely. To be completely honest, I'm not sure if I would have done as well without him.

5TH NOVEMBER

He has grown considerably since he arrived and has almost attained the same age as our first Thomas was when we got him, he'll be 5 months on 10th January. He has a gorgeous temperament, so affectionate and friendly to everyone he meets, dogs and people alike. He's a little bit bossy, but I don't mind that, it's to be expected of poodles.

CHRISTMAS DAY

A few days after his first grooming session he looked beautiful and so much like Thomas the first I could hardly believe my eyes. Whatever you may think, I feel in my heart this little boy was meant to come and live here with us.