The new dolls and horses are beautiful, but I have a soft spot for that hispanic Day-to-Night Barbie... so cute!

Hi there, I'm italian. Be aware that the YT video refers to some custom DVDs made by cutting the original episodes aired on the Italian TV (as there are no official DVDs of "Kashi no Ki Mokku" available here in Italy at the present time). I highly doubt there's a japanese version included, I'm sorry. 

This said, I did a reverse search of one of the images and I found an auction for the custom DVDs (http://www.vivastreet.it/usato-cd-dvd-videogiochi-libri/milano/le-nuove-avventure-di-pinocchio-serie-animata-in-dvd/146555358 NOTE: since I'm posting this link as proof, not to advertise the auction, I hope it's fine. If not, I apologize!) and sent a mail to the guy asking if – by chance! – the DVDs have the japanese audio included. I'll let you know if/what he replies.

I would add that the vivastreet site doesn't really have any insurance for buyers to begin with (it's just an advertising space...) so I wouldn't really buy from there... scammers are everywhere, sadly. :/

i just got a brand new shelf for my dolls. i dont have many, but they desperately needed a new home since my closet wasnt doing them justice. my vintage dolls are very sturdy! of course they dont stand up on their own like some of my others, but they have no damage after all these years and their clothes are still high-quality.

Cool! I have a couple LDD from Mezco hanging out on my desk (plus other 1/6 action figures) but my cat loves to knock them down everytime... at least they're sturdy. I'd love to display dolls around but that's pretty impossible, given the situation 

whoever the photo of the doll is that you posted, she is really really pretty!!!
i don't play with many of my dolls, but i really like changing around their outfits and creating personalities for them.

Thanks! She's a Judy Littlechap doll from Remco. I love her.

Do you also sew for your dolls? I too tend do create personalities for the ones I like the most, then buy a couple outfits that (in my opinion) suit them best... and pretty much leave them in those same clothes forever.   If only I knew how to sew it would be funnier, I think...

While I do love take pictures of my dolls, the ones that get all the attention are just a handful. The other live in my cabinets.
Every year I try to reorganize/clean everything thoroughly and check on dolls/outfits to make sure both are ok. This is, unfortunately, one of those tasks I LOATHE because it always takes days and I'm not a very patient person... On the other hand, it's not enough to stop me from collecting, so here we go...
Fun facts from this year's adventure (in cleaning ):

- vintage dolls stand the test of time gracefully. My newer ones suffered from plasticizers leaking, floppy limbs and unruly hair. Grrr.
- Japanese dolls seem to age better than their western counterparts... which is hilarious, since they're both made in China or something. Dolly mysteries!
- fake leather disintegrates at light speed... even those fancy FR shoes and purses. Thanks, Integrity.
- Kenners are cute but this vintage lady is cuter:
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What about you? Where you display/store your dolls? Do you like to play with each and every or just a handful? Do you have favourites? I'm curious, please share!

I've just ordered a custom Blythe that will be ready to ship in a couple months at best. I'm very curious because she's the first custom I order - instead of just buy it "as-is".
I made a quick mockup to explain the customizer how I imagine her...

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Oh my! Crystal-Sushi, all these concepts are wonderful! I was never really into Novis, but I'd snatch these doll in a second if they were real!

Hey, thanks orangepeachmango and Pokeyonekenobie (I saw your reply after I had originally posted mine, whoops! ) – I love detailed replies!

I am just curious about how the topic is perceived in the collectors' world: to be honest, the fact I just ordered a doll was a mere trigger!

I agree with you that communication is fundamental and if you – customer – have a clear idea in mind then it's your responsibility to explain yourself thoroughly in order to avoid any misunderstanding later! At the same time, I wonder how this impacts the creativity of the artist...
Quick example: I'm a designer and I know that if I accepted a commission then I would love a detailed explanation but up to a certain point. I mean, my style/my creativity shouldn't be sacrificed in order to achieve a result, otherwise I wouldn't be an artist but a mere... technician? (in loss of a better word, no offense intended) At the same time, I'm aware that I'm paid for creating something and I should follow the customer's idea the best I could.

That's why I'm curious about the opinions of the other collectors and artists around.

In the same situation, how many fellow collectors want to leave the artist some room, and how many prefer to detail everything beforehand?
And if you're an artist, are you more willing to follow the customer's expectations to the smallest detail, or you prefer to add some "spice" and let your style/creativity filter through? Would you consider these "creative touches" as normal and wanted or something to be discussed beforehand?

Thank you, everybody!

@kiwimlp: some of this, some of that... it depends on the figure, mostly! (although I like Star Wars and LOTR, too. )