Box Opening: Momokodoll Orion's Sonata and Rune's Surprise

My 'surprise' finally arrived in the mail. It's my third Momokodoll, Orion's Sonata. However, there's a bit of a story behind this one. Rewind back a few years ago when Luts actually sold Momokodoll on their site. This was my first exposure to Momokodoll. Back then, I didn't really know what these dolls were but flicking through the pages of available dolls, I saw Orion's Sonata and fell in love with her. I decided I wanted to buy her. Not long after, Luts had a big sale on these dolls reducing them by more than half price. Sadly, I didn't have funds at the time and didn't think much more on it until a few weeks later when I did have funds and all the Momokodolls were listed as sold out. It was at this point that an announcement was made that they would no longer carry these dolls. I had pretty much blown my chance to get her.

I didn't see this particular doll for a long time afterwards and I slowly forgot about her because she seemed pretty impossible to get. Until a few weeks ago thanks to Minimagine. She was available from Mimiwoo plus she was on sale. Of course I didn't want to repeat the same mistake I made last time so I snapped her up and the rest as they say is history.

I won't lie, it's been an anxious wait for her. I'm always a little worried when I take the chance and get a doll shipped registered post to me rather than EMS from overseas. She shipped out on the 12th October and arrived today.

Another pretty box except this one actually opens out so you can see a full view of the doll. This particular Momoko is one of the older ones that comes with a stand. I wish they hadn't changed that for the newer dolls.

Out of the box. Oooh shiney backdrop.

I really adore her outfit.

Don't know if anyone else sees it but she kind of reminds me of Mary Poppins. Gosh that was one of my favourite movies growing up.

I'm really rather pleased with her. She's an amazing doll and I think I've caught the Momoko bug!

The other piece of news I had today was an amazing gift from Xanadu. Handmade with such beautiful fabric choices and trims.

I feel so lucky to have such amazing work. I believe they are Yo-SD sized clothing. I can't wait until I can try some of these on my Bluefairy SF May when she finally ships and heads home.In the meantime, Rune has decided to claim them all for herself.

Rune: Which one shall I try on first? So many pretty things.

(She actually tried everything on and they all fit wonderfully!)

But she did decide on this little number.

After all the fittings, she is exhausted. What a great little model she was.

Thank you Xanadu!

I have a few more updates to post about but I will save those for a bit later.  Hope everyone is having a great week!