and now for something completely different

In my otaku days I bought up a ton of figs and gashapon, all of which sat around collecting dust until I packed them up and stashed them in my closet at my family's place in Florida. So I was reluctant to start  collecting anything like that again. I lost interest in anime pretty much altogether for several years, and I even stopped buying BJDs. Well, that didn't last long. I started collecting dolls again, then I started watching anime again, and the next thing I knew I was trawling for character goods. Most of it I managed to talk myself out of. But I'd never owned a Nendoroid before, and while I had a hard time justifying the cost for such a little thing eventually I cracked.

I blame Attack on Titan.

I got my first Nendo in about a week ago, but I hadn't had time to unpack it and play with it until the past few days.

So small! Bonus Ayu looking derpy. 

The sight of all those little parties was really intimidating. I tend to misplace anything that isn't big enough to trip over, and I have cats that like to steal and hoard things.

Itty bitty arm...this feels kind of morbid, considering the context

I was surprised at how mobile this little guy was! I knew I'd be able to switch limbs out, but I didn't think I'd be able to move them much otherwise. I wish I was a bit more creative with posing.

One cute suicidal bastard

I managed to drop and lose one of Eren's blades while trying to switch out his face, but I found it quickly enough. Now he looks more like himself.

RAAAAAAAAGE

I have Levi on preorder as well, and once I've got them both I'll have to think of a fun way to display them. In the meantime, tiny rageface Eren is chilling with my SD boys. I don't know that I'll take up collecting Nendos as devotedly as I have BJDs. I couldn't handle the expense! But I'm definitely happy with the purchase.

Of a Saturday Well Spent

First post on a new blog - oh my! In an attempt to encourage myself to "do" more with my pretty pretty dolls, I'll be making an effort to get more involved in my local community and to take more pictures of my resin crew. Attending a meet means allows an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. I packed up Mel (Switch Ryun:R) and Vicky (K-Doll Karon) and joined some fellow collectors at Sucre's Metairie location. As soon as we arrived, I felt a little cheated for being in Baton Rouge...the shop was beautiful! Very clean, very spacious. We grabbed a couple tables and got to snacking. I had a strawberry and almond cake with some French soda, both of which were delicious. And there were macarons! So many macarons. Fun was had by all, and it was well worth the drive out. I love seeing new dolls, and I finally got to take some proper pictures of Mel since he's been back from his faceup. I'm definitely looking forward to the next meet!

Chocolate - chocolate as far as the eye can see!

Mel and Vicky demonstrate their A+ standing skillz

My darling Mel

Vicky

Yummy cake and French soda

Mandy's sundae was absurd

ZAHMBIIIIES

The whole crowd

Ana's lovely Souldoll girl

Did someone say MACARONS?

...oh dear

Me & Mel

Goodies for home!