Let's Get Dangerous

[rkold]

So.....

For those curious, I survived the baby shower thanks to the magic of mimosas! In some respects the shower was even worse than I expected. The couple is Italian, so I had naturally assumed the shower would be held in an Italian Restaurant, but nooooooo it was Irish. Now, I have nothing against Irish food, except it's not known for it's vegetarian options and I am a vegetarian. We're at the shower, nothing on the menu is vegetarian, we come 30 minutes late and the mother-to-be isn't there yet. No one talks to us and they move as far away from us as possible and the only thing that made it tolerable were the mimosas. *sighs* At least it is over...

In other news...

My darling husband has put his foot down. I was mentioning to him that several people requested I look for things in Japan and after the mishap from the last time, he has declared this unacceptable. As he so rightly pointed out, I am paying for my airfare, food, transportation etc. so....

*ANYONE* who wants me to buy them something in Japan, and this includes all anime and all doll people, I'm going to have to charge a commission to buy things. If you're still interested in me buying you something after learning this, please drop me an email (peach-fanta(at)penal-tea.net) or respond to this LJ post. He set the rates at $2 per item or 20% whichever is greater. (Many things, i.e. doujinshi, are MUCH cheaper in Japan.) I would carry all the items home from Japan and then mail them to you. (Unless you want really bulky things, i.e. dolls) I am going to Doll Show 12. I'm happy to look for things specifically for other people. I will *NOT* buy certain things that go against my sense of morals and anyone reading this LJ should know what those things are by now... If you have bought things from me before, I will not need deposit. If you have not... we can work out how a deposit will work. I'm sorry about doing this, but well, it does get expensive going to Japan...

Comments

[thundermew.livejournal.com]

So you won't look for a whip and leather teddy for my MSD? NOOO ;_;

j/k I have a couple of things, I will email you with the list. And by all means should you be charging commission-- you're the one lugging it all around!

[rkold.livejournal.com]

Actually, I have no problem buying S&M things for dolls.. *snickers* The items I won't buy pertain to certain anime/manga couples I detest with a passion.... *laughs*

BTW I should talk to you about MSDs at some point....

[katsu.livejournal.com]

I will gladly pay your commission my dear. And I still have to send you the money for the plush. -_-; I tend to forgett things. But I have to go to the city tomorrow and will mail it to you then. ^^ I still have to send you a list for doujinshi. ^^;; Talk to you soon ne? *snuggles*

[rkold.livejournal.com]

Thanks Katsu!! ^_^

Just remember I'm leaving for Japan in less than a week... O_O I hope to get on-line a bit but it's better to know before I get there....

[chocolate_chip.livejournal.com]

^__^ All I ask is that, if by the wonderful grace of God, they come out with Yuuta plushies while you're over there, you pick one up for me. I'd of course be more than happy to recompensate you for your trouble. ^-^

I hope you have a great time!

[rkold.livejournal.com]

I just adore that LJ icon soooooooooo much... *sighs*

If I see a Yuuta plushie, you will hear me shrieking in joy... I still have hopes that they might make one at some point since they made the Yuuta Chibis....

Oh well...

[chocolate_chip.livejournal.com]

:D You're still more than welcome to use it, should you ever get a paid account.

And yes. We need Yuuta plushies. Because not having them is just wrong.

Did I tell you that I have a sticker of chibi-Yuta in his pajamas? He is so. ADORABLE. ^____^

[rkold.livejournal.com]

I'm getting the clear file folder of Yuuta in pajamas cause it's soooooooooo cute.

I'm really hoping this means we get a plushie at some point.... cause that would just be too wonderful, and besides I only have the one Ko made for me and the other Fujis are getting restless and now Keigo wants a Yuuta plushie as well ^^;;;

[chocolate_chip.livejournal.com]

XDD;;; Poor Yuuta. He's just too molestable for his own good, isn't he?

[rkold.livejournal.com]

But we wouldn't want him any other way. ^o^

Once I get back from Japan I will know how much money I have to use towards paying for my LJ account and then I can get more icons... wheeeeeee cause damn it I need that Fuji kyoudai one you made cause it's soooo cute....

[mec]

Warui, warui... sorry, I overlooked the bit about responding to *this* LJ post, and replied to the previous one instead. The gist of that part of the reply was that if it wouldn't be too much trouble, I would love the TeniMyu 2 DVD, and yes, I'm aware that it would end up being rather pricey. But the other reply has the details, anyway...

[rkold.livejournal.com]

Not a prob. ^o^

I just wanted people to let me know to make sure people still wanted things... I feel bad asking for a commission but if I want to keep going to Japan I sort of have to listen to the husband on this. *laughs*

[ladybrick.livejournal.com]

I so envy getting to go to Doll Show 12... I would love to go to look for clothing ^^ Do any clothing makers have previews for what they will be selling? Though I would feel a little bad troubling you to look for things when you clearly have so many other people who know you better to look for ^^;

[rkold.livejournal.com]

If you'd like I'd be happy to look for some things... Actually, the majority of people seem to want me to look for anime things, I just decided to add doll people as well as my husband was rather insistent about fees. One warning, a lot of Japanese designers charge a lot more than most people in the US are use to spending on doll clothes.

Here is a list (http://dollshow.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ds12odl.html) of dealers who will be at the show. Sometimes they are nice and put up what they are selling ahead of time. If you're curious I can tell you what I've paid for outfits by various designers to give you some idea. I'm rather fond of Modern Tulip and Baby Blue Eyes. Popular designers sell out VERY quickly.

[ladybrick.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, I know about Japanese designer doll clothing prices. Why I have mostly stuck to US, lol.

I was especially interested in Modern Tulip, but they haven't updated their website in a while. I did just put in a preorder with DHS for some WTG pieces, so it's probably for the best. Of course, if you buy too many things for yourself and need to sell a few, let me know ^_~

[rkold.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to warn you, I think sometimes people here get sticker shock. ^^;; I've occasionally spent more than I should on doll clothes and it's very hard to re-sell things then.

I know Modern Tulip just updated with some male outfits recently. I think most of their separates are around 1300 yen earch with jackets being more like 2100 yen. They're REALLY nice. I'm very fond of Raspberry Angel also for modern separates.

I really like the WTG line. I think the pieces are very high quality for the price. I bought quite a few separates when I was in Japan last time. Some things don't wear quite as cute as in the pictures and others are even cuter. (I adore a pair of khaki pants and top I bought...)

[ladybrick.livejournal.com]

What I really need to do is get off my lazy kiester(sp) and get sewing with the tons of patterns and fabric I have. I'm decent at sewing, but since I have have to do it all by hand right now, it's herd for me to get up the energy to start and finish something. Actually have a cute top I was making for someone I need to finish ^^;;

[rkold.livejournal.com]

See, I can't actually sew, so I sort of have to buy. *laughs*

I'm in quite a bit of awe of those who can sew. I'm also rather fond of some of those victorian/antique style dresses and those are a royal pain to try and make.

[ladybrick.livejournal.com]

I'd definetly start off with simple seperates (which is what I usually like anyway) Fancy stuff would take so long I'd just give up on it.

I have some really nice vintage fabrics my great aunt gave me years ago... I've really wanted to do something nice with them ^^

[sailorstarsun.livejournal.com]

Nya nya nya! .^__^ I do still want the Tenimyu2 DVD, if you could pleeeease! ::huggle::

Your husband's right about you should be charging commission. ::nod:: You go through a lot of trouble for people; you deserve a little something back. .^_^

So yeah...that. .^^ And...you know...if you happen to accidently purchase some Tezuka/Atobe doujinshi, I could probably help relieve you of it. =3

::smooch!::