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The majority of the text on this blog is written by Hikaru, a ball jointed doll. Try not to question it. The text written in pink font is commentary from Hikaru's human friend, Anna. Basically Hikaru does most of the writing and Anna keeps her from getting too out of hand.

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Finding Doll Props: Driven, The Little Truck Blind Box

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Anna has found another new blind box to amuse us ball jointed dolls.

Driven Series 1 blind box.  Inside is a little toy car or truck that's the perfect size for a doll.

It is from a series called Driven (found here at Target), they consist of tiny toy cars and other vehicles.  I’m sure the children will find them delightful.

Driven Series 1 blind box.  Inside is a little toy car or truck that's the perfect size for a doll.

Under the wrapper is what appears to be a plastic crate with a door.  Anna claims it is suppose to be a “garage”.

Opening the little garage door.

So, let us see what in concealed in the garage.

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We see the familiar booklet in all blind box/bag toys, a small blue truck, a three interlocking pieces.

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The the brochure tells us that our truck is from their Series I, which consists of 21 vehicles to collect.

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Ah, I see now.  The interlocking pieces are intended to be roadways that connect the garages as well.

Close up of the toy truck, it's light blue and gray.

Anyway, this is our nice little blue truck.  It appears to be quite sturdy and of decent quality for it’s small 1 1/2 inch (4 cm.) size.

Close up of the toy truck, it's light blue and gray.

The back compartment moves and the back door opens allowing for more realistic play.

So which of our little dolls wishes to play with this adorable little truck.

A blond hair yosd ball jointed doll (Sakura) holding the toy truck.  Next to her is the brown haired boy bjd (Makoto) who wants to see the truck too.

“Wow! A truck! It’s so cool!  Right?”

“Can I see it too Sakura?”

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“Wow, it is nice.”

“Yes, but remember it’s my truck.”

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Now Sakura, didn’t you just get some new toys for your birthday?

“Just the one…”

And don’t you already have more toys then anyone else?

“Maybe…”

And Makoto only has one, and you know it’s nice to share.

The blond bjd (Sakura) is pouting, the boy bjd (Makoto) is enjoying his new truck and showing it to the pink hair bjd (Yuna).

“…Okay, he can have it.”

“Yay, look Yuna, I have a new truck.”

The blond bjd (Sakura) is pouting, the boy bjd (Makoto) is enjoying his new truck and showing it to the pink hair bjd (Yuna).

“…Um, it looks nice.  I like the color…”

“Thanks.”

A close up of the truck on the included road track hooked up to the toy garage.  The dolls' feet are in the shot as they watch the toy truck.

Well, now that’s settled.  I’m sure all of our little dolls will enjoy these trucks in time.  That is, if Anna purchases more of them.  Only time will tell.

Until then, be at peace my dear readers.


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Friday, November 9, 2018

Naming Our Little Boy Bjd

Much time has past since our newest little ball jointed doll arrived, and he has settled in for the most part.

Three little yosd sized ball jointed dolls sitting nicely together.  On the left is the blond haired noisy bjd (Sakura), and the right is the pink haired quiet bjd (Yuna).  Sitting between them is a little boy bjd with brown hair.  He is wearing a long white dress that's too big (it's the only clothes we had) and holding his yellow toy bunny.  We will discuss his new name today.

Sakura and Yuna have grown particularly fond of him, and he of them.  Though it’s hard not to notice his particular fondness of Yuna (awww, it’s so cute).

Anyway, after much consideration Anna has finally decided upon an appropriate name for our only male 1/6 scale ball jointed doll.

So, please allow me to properly present…

Close up of the little boy ball jointed doll, his new name is Makoto.

Makoto.

The name is rather tricky to say, Anna frequently mispronounces it.  And I have no doubt that she got it from another anime or manga series.

That is correct Hikaru.  The name appears in several different series for a number of different characters, both male and female.  One in particular is Makoto Kino or Sailor Jupiter from the Sailor Moon franchise.  She is the tallest and strongest of the sailor scouts while still being among the most feminine.  Because being “girly” doesn’t mean you can’t be a strong super hero.

The word Makoto can mean sincerity and truth, among other things.   I think it is a perfect name for such a cute little boy, who occasionally get mistaken for a girl.  I could have gone with something more “macho” sounding, but it wouldn’t suit him.  It would be like saying there is something “wrong” with him being so pretty.

I agree, it is a lovely sounding name.  However, to name him after a female super heroine or all things.

However, I’m sure the children will love it.

The noisy blond bjd (Sakura) is saying something to the little boy bjd (Makoto).  It sounds unintentionally rude.

“Is it really a boy’s name? You were named after a girl?  She is a super hero?!  Do you have super powers now? Can you fly?  Can I see?!  Why are you still wearing a dress?”

…….

The pink haired bjd (Yuna) is saying something nice to the little boy bjd (Makoto).  Technically anything she says sounds nice to him because he really likes her.

“…Um, I like your new name, Makoto.  It’s very cute.”

“Thank you, Yuna. :)”

Three little yosd sized ball jointed dolls sitting nicely together.  On the left is the blond haired noisy bjd (Sakura), and the right is the pink haired quiet bjd (Yuna).  Sitting between them is a little boy bjd with brown hair (Makoto).  They play well together.

Well, now that that’s all settled, we can move on to more pressing needs, such as his clothing.  Anna still has yet to sew any new clothing for him.  He can’t continue wearing the “new doll” dress forever, it looks like sleepwear.

I will just have to continue to gently remind her until she comes through for us.

Until then, be at peace my dear readers.

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