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Title: Alpacasso!
Post by: Winter Bones on July 12, 2014, 09:14:58 AM: So I recently learned that alpacasso (http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag140/OneWingChangeling/WINTERALPACA_zps358da67b.jpg) are a thing and, naturally, I am now waiting on two of them plus one bootleg. Just can't resist the cuteness. Any other 'paca herders here? Which size/series is your favourite? Who's your grail alpaca? Who's your cutest? Show off your alpacas and discuss!
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Post by: kaoskat on July 12, 2014, 09:26:04 AM: Tere are several threads on these guys floating around with some awesome pictures. They are quite popular.
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Post by: melodys_angel on July 12, 2014, 09:28:16 AM: *nodnod* They are super cute form all of the pictures ive seen in various threads :)
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Post by: DazzleKitty on July 12, 2014, 10:47:47 AM: I think they are so adorable. I really need to get one.
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Post by: Bekuno on July 12, 2014, 11:39:50 AM: I'd really like to have one! I even follow a tumblr blog that posts nothing but alpacasso plush and also gives advice on which are authentic and which are bootleg!
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Post by: Mori_LeStrange on July 12, 2014, 12:42:37 PM: I just found out about these too. They are so cute, I'd love to have one. The pirate ones are my favorites.
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Post by: Scraleos on July 12, 2014, 02:59:45 PM: I am a big collector. I love alpacasso very much!
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I have 2 rainbow alpacassos on the way as well :)
My grail alpacasso is a regional melon boy! My favourite is my blue ramune soda boy because he was first and my fiancé got him for me as an anniversary present! But be careful with bootlegs! The pic link you posted are fake alpacassos!
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Post by: EeveeMUA on July 12, 2014, 06:51:55 PM: I'm currently awaiting my first one which is on it's way in the mail to me!

They are far too adorable :lovey:
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Post by: Sonata on July 13, 2014, 04:05:34 AM: I have one !!! :D I have a baby pink one with a bow on the back ! I called her Angela in a tribute to Jewelpet. I ADORE her so much... it's a shame they are so expensive though !
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Post by: Winter Bones on July 13, 2014, 04:39:16 AM: Quote from: Scraleos on July 12, 2014, 02:59:45 PM
But be careful with bootlegs! The pic link you posted are fake alpacassos!

Wow, it's getting so hard to tell these days. DX I've taken to only buying from sellers who exclusively supply legits to lessen the trouble. Unless I'm knowingly buying a hilarious looking knockoff to add a little variety to the herd. :P

Your collection is gorgeous by the way! Love that giant neon alpacasso.

Quote from: EeveeMUA on July 12, 2014, 06:51:55 PM
I'm currently awaiting my first one which is on it's way in the mail to me!

They are far too adorable :lovey:

Congrats, which one did you get? :)
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Post by: Sarah Jo on July 13, 2014, 06:09:17 AM: I have one ! Absolutely no idea if it's bootleg or not.. doesn't matter to me, really.
The tag seems official, though ! "Amuse" is on it a few times, front and back. But, I also got it at a con, so.. I think it's adorable anyway. The bow is really fluffy and pretty in the back. :)

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I'd love one with heart shaped glasses.. I think those are legit ?

Quote from: Bekuno on July 12, 2014, 11:39:50 AM
I even follow a tumblr blog that posts nothing but alpacasso plush and also gives advice on which are authentic and which are bootleg!

Can you share the link ? :)
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Post by: Scraleos on July 13, 2014, 06:36:20 AM: Quote from: Sarah Jo on July 13, 2014, 06:09:17 AM
I have one ! Absolutely no idea if it's bootleg or not.. doesn't matter to me, really.
The tag seems official, though ! "Amuse" is on it a few times, front and back. But, I also got it a at a con, so.. I think it's adorable anyway. :)

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I'd love one with heart shaped glasses.. I think those are legit ?

Quote from: Bekuno on July 12, 2014, 11:39:50 AM
I even follow a tumblr blog that posts nothing but alpacasso plush and also gives advice on which are authentic and which are bootleg!

Can you share the link ? :)

I'm afraid it's a bootleg! But that doesn't mean it's any less adorable :) there's loads of people on tumblr who post about alpacasso, some great people are: moccoe, soreyal, and kittyblacksheep. Some sellers also post, like alpacaloco, alpacassosg, and alpacassoshop :)
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Post by: banditpony on July 13, 2014, 06:43:29 AM: Quote from: Sarah Jo on July 13, 2014, 06:09:17 AM
I'd love one with heart shaped glasses.. I think those are legit ?

There are legit ones and fake ones with heart shape glasses.

Ironically I saw heart shaped glasses at my local chinese grocery store yesterday with a fake "amuse" tag.

The fakes really bother me, it makes it hard to collect and sell legit ones. The sad thing is a lot of the fakes go for as much as real ones. Like I have a legit one for sale now with very little interest... but there are fakes of the same one, same size, even with a "convincing" fake tag, with tons of interest.

I have 3 huge ones, and a bunch of little 14cm ones. My favorite has to be the one that I tried to get in a UFO catcher machine (and I came so close!) My dad kept giving me money to try again. Then eventually I walked away because I nudged him in a spot I wouldn't be able to get him...... so then as a surprise my husband decided to waste all his money to get him, and ended up winning him for me. It's a cute baby alpaca with a candy necklace.

I've always wanted the sleepy light green one (pretty old now), but never was able to get one.
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Post by: Marigold on July 13, 2014, 06:46:44 AM: I have two! One from a member in here (blue with star) and the other from my honey who got me it from a convention (has a bandana). Both are mini sized (I think) and my favorite is my blue one with the star . I'd love more but I'd be nuts to start a whole new collection. Too many things to collect! The photos up above with a whole display case make it tempting.
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Post by: SwiftheartBabbit on July 13, 2014, 08:46:47 AM: Love these little buggers! Here's a pic of my smaller ones:

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Have one of the rainbow striped ones on its way now. Hopefully it should be here by the end of the week! ^.^
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Post by: DazzleKitty on July 13, 2014, 02:35:08 PM: I think I have decided I am getting one of these. Watching a cute pink one on eBay. :)
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Post by: Starie on July 13, 2014, 03:17:51 PM: I love these cuties! I'm really tempted to buy the rainbow striped one because it reminds me of a pinata x) My sister has a small one from the birthday hat series.
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Post by: achab1984 on July 13, 2014, 07:09:37 PM: Those are cute :)
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Post by: Pheasant on July 14, 2014, 08:33:47 AM: I've never heard of these before, but my gosh they are adorable! I love the ones wearing ties. <3
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Post by: hannaliten on July 14, 2014, 09:09:52 AM: How do you tell which ones are bootleg and which ones are real?
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Post by: Scraleos on July 14, 2014, 10:21:13 AM: Quote from: hannaliten on July 14, 2014, 09:09:52 AM
How do you tell which ones are bootleg and which ones are real?

You have to look at the tags :) mainly the paper tag and the cloth tag will tell you, and some sets are bootlegged more than others.
Title: Re: Alpacasso!
Post by: Prideth on July 14, 2014, 10:26:15 AM: Oh man. I've never seen these before. I only just learned about Rama Llama today, and now THESE? I don't know why, but tiny stuffed alpacas and llamas are so CUTE!

Thanks for sharing!
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Post by: Mkia on July 14, 2014, 10:29:39 AM: Oh I love them! They're so cute. I got two of them for my fiancé for valentines day this year.

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Post by: HelloGoodbye on July 14, 2014, 10:29:53 AM: I love my Alpacassos! They are so cute! I even have a couple of fakie Alpacassos. I'll take a picture of my Alpacasso herd later. I always buy them at cons.
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Post by: Prideth on July 17, 2014, 02:28:22 PM: Where have you guys bought your alpacassos? I'm in the US, so it looks like my only option is ebay!
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Post by: Scraleos on July 17, 2014, 02:40:32 PM: Nah don't use eBay! So many bootlegs. Go to Store Envy and buy from Rosy's Garden, AlpacassoSG, Kawaiiplushlove, and Plushies Paradise. I've bought from all these sellers and they're all great!
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Post by: Mkia on July 17, 2014, 02:56:53 PM: Quote from: Scraleos on July 17, 2014, 02:40:32 PM
Nah don't use eBay! So many bootlegs. Go to Store Envy and buy from Rosy's Garden, AlpacassoSG, Kawaiiplushlove, and Plushies Paradise. I've bought from all these sellers and they're all great!

Yup! I bought mine from Rosy's garden on store envy as well. Very good service!
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Post by: Spectrum on July 17, 2014, 03:49:40 PM: I have the pink one from the Sweet Kids collection. They're kinda pricey, but super well made and cuddly.
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Post by: banditpony on July 17, 2014, 06:16:12 PM: Eh, ebay is ok to buy from-- but you have to avoid the bootlegs (putting the search mode for US only, gets rid of a good chunk of them).
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Post by: Winter Bones on July 17, 2014, 07:01:04 PM: Seconding Scraleos, the storenvy sellers also have slightly lower prices and shipping. In my case it was only about 4 dollar shipping to Canada as opposed to the roughly ten it usually costs on ebay, and I knew for sure I was getting legits too.
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Post by: Prideth on July 18, 2014, 08:52:56 AM: You guys are the best! Thanks for all the suggestions! I checked store envy first and it looks like their prices are very reasonable!

You know, a little soft pink one would make an adooorable gift for a newborn baby girl! They're so ridiculously cute.
Title: Re: Alpacasso!
Post by: Spectrum on October 21, 2014, 05:58:19 PM: Apologies for reviving a fairly old thread, but I just bought from Cutie Pie Kawaii, (http://www.cutiepiekawaii.com/#!kawaiialpaca/cijr) a US based Alpacasso seller who (supposedly) sells authentic alpacas. They're much cheaper than buying from a Chinese or Japanese based seller, as my total for a 50 cm Alpaca only totaled to $32, where it usually cost me around $50 to buy one from international sellers. I'll post here again once my alpaca arrives. :) They've also got a store in Pennsylvania if you're around those parts.
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Post by: banditpony on October 22, 2014, 02:58:41 AM: Oh, yay, they have the Wooly sheep which I've been meaning to get... and I'm making a trip to PA this weekend... maybe I'll have to drive a bit farther and go to this store. ;)

On the topic of Alpacas, I was thinking about selling a couple of my bigger older plushies (trying to downsize). I'm not sure if anyone here would be interested?
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Post by: Scraleos on October 22, 2014, 03:21:23 AM: Is be interested, depending on what ones you have :)
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Post by: Rainbowrific Renia on October 22, 2014, 06:30:33 AM: I would be interested! I've been wanting to start an alpaca herd for a while now.
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Post by: banditpony on October 22, 2014, 06:50:25 AM: These were the ones I was considering letting go :
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They just take up too much space ^^;;; Sorry for the grainy picture, not too much light in my room atm.
Although I'm heavily attached to the green macaroon one, and probably won't be able to let that go. And not sure about the huge kids alpaca, since I paid way too much for him and just got him. (Although he's pretty boring to me).

I also have a white tissue cover alpaca, who is about the same size as the large ones. Has a small rip inside, and a small stain on the ear I haven't cleaned up yet, so can probably let that go for a pretty good price. (Pretty much looks like a sitting alpaca).

I'm also bidding on a lot right now, and only want one in the lot....... so if I get that, there will be a bunch of small ones I'll wanna get rid of.

ETA:
I won my auction ^^ So I'm just most of these little ones will be available as well, but it'll take a couple weeks to get here. (I was after the yellow llama, to replace my big yellow llama haha...)
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Post by: SwiftheartBabbit on October 22, 2014, 06:58:02 AM: Oooh, count me in as interested as well! ^^
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Post by: Rainbowrific Renia on October 22, 2014, 07:00:43 AM: Yup, definitely interested!

I love that green one (my favorite color!) but I understand not being able to let go of some things. ^.^
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Post by: octocorn on October 22, 2014, 07:18:58 AM: I have one hanging off my bag I got a convention, I guess he's a bootleg because his tag says "YESANIME" but I love him anyway! Actually until I found this thread I didn't even know what they were called! Must...acquire...more...
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Post by: Pheasant on October 22, 2014, 08:16:00 AM: Another interested person here! I especially love the pink one with the bows on her ears, and the small yellow one with the blue bow in the lot you just one. Please PM me with prices if you decide to part with either. <3
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Post by: Sprinkles on October 22, 2014, 10:44:21 AM: I got this little guy at an anime convention over the summer :)

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Post by: Sonata on October 22, 2014, 10:52:57 AM: Depending on the price, i would love the plain white one in the group you just won! :3 ive got one that i got at an anime convention but i would like to give her a boyfriend <3
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Post by: banditpony on October 22, 2014, 12:24:01 PM: ^_^ I didn't think there would be as much interest. I'll work on getting some pictures up of the big ones.

Until then, I'm not completely sure about prices. I know what I paid (which wasn't that bad)-- but since they are "retired" designs, does that mean that they should be a little bit more than the current ones? (Not a lot more). Any thoughts? Looking on ebay is a mess to me since there are so many fakes.
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Post by: SwiftheartBabbit on October 22, 2014, 01:03:38 PM: Quote from: banditpony on October 22, 2014, 12:24:01 PM
^_^ I didn't think there would be as much interest. I'll work on getting some pictures up of the big ones.

Until then, I'm not completely sure about prices. I know what I paid (which wasn't that bad)-- but since they are "retired" designs, does that mean that they should be a little bit more than the current ones? (Not a lot more). Any thoughts? Looking on ebay is a mess to me since there are so many fakes.

Maybe check with folks on Tumblr? rosy61987, soreyal, and/or kittyblacksheep may be able to offer some advice?
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Post by: kittyberry on October 22, 2014, 03:22:08 PM: Quote from: Spectrum on October 21, 2014, 05:58:19 PM
Apologies for reviving a fairly old thread, but I just bought from Cutie Pie Kawaii, (http://www.cutiepiekawaii.com/#!kawaiialpaca/cijr) a US based Alpacasso seller who (supposedly) sells authentic alpacas. They're much cheaper than buying from a Chinese or Japanese based seller, as my total for a 50 cm Alpaca only totaled to $32, where it usually cost me around $50 to buy one from international sellers. I'll post here again once my alpaca arrives. :) They've also got a store in Pennsylvania if you're around those parts.

whoa whoa whoa i did not know there was a store that had alpacasso in pennsylvania, and that's the state i live in! ugh i can already see that it's over an hour away from where i am. that's going to be so difficult to get to with my frail car :drunk: i'm a huuge fan of alpacasso aah. i'm terrible and have already ordered some of the new october bedtime series (which are super cute you guys look them up!), so they're currently in the post. it would be perfect if i could just take a drive to purchase them instead, though.

as for ordering alpacasso, i definitely recommend rosy61987 and kittyblacksheep from tumblr, alpacassosg and pixie from storenvy, and otakumode.com for getting alpacas. those are all vendors i have personally purchased from and have had no trouble with. if you guys want series that have been "retired", i'd definitely suggest sending kittyblacksheep or rosy a message, because they both can do specific custom orders and just might have what you're looking for :good:

i don't have a current picture of my collection since i'm at college and my pacas are currently being stored in a giant shopping bag, but i do have a picture with at least half of my collection:
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a closeup kinda:
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Title: Re: Alpacasso!
Post by: Rainbowrific Renia on October 22, 2014, 04:57:55 PM: Quote from: kittyberry on October 22, 2014, 03:22:08 PM
i don't have a current picture of my collection since i'm at college and my pacas are currently being stored in a giant shopping bag, but i do have a picture with at least half of my collection:
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Your collection is... ugh, amazing!

OH YOU! I remember messaging you for a bit since you're also in PA, hi hi! :lol:

I'm telling myself that I don't need to start a new collection, at least not until my fiance and I move into a house and I have more room for my things. These alpacasso though... I NEED THEM.
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Post by: Silver Glade on October 22, 2014, 05:04:37 PM: Can anyone tell me where this Alpacasso thing started? Google pretty much turns up only online dealers in its results. Was this just a plush that someone started making, and it blew up in popularity? Or is it from an anime/manga? Or something else entirely? :P

I have seen these in random places online for like a year or two, but I didn't even know what they were called until I read this thread! :P
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Post by: kittyberry on October 22, 2014, 09:09:11 PM: Quote from: MoonbeamStar on October 22, 2014, 04:57:55 PM
Quote from: kittyberry on October 22, 2014, 03:22:08 PM
i don't have a current picture of my collection since i'm at college and my pacas are currently being stored in a giant shopping bag, but i do have a picture with at least half of my collection:
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Your collection is... ugh, amazing!

OH YOU! I remember messaging you for a bit since you're also in PA, hi hi! :lol:

I'm telling myself that I don't need to start a new collection, at least not until my fiance and I move into a house and I have more room for my things. These alpacasso though... I NEED THEM.

aw thanks and OH YOU TOO! yep yep i was really surprised to find someone in the exact same city as me! what are the chances!

seriously be careful with those crafty alpacas...they've been known to multiply in great numbers over short periods of time. its like an awful, really expensive, and really really cute disease. however, out of all the problems to have, a horde of adorable, fluffy alpacas taking over your home is a pretty good one, i'd say.

Quote from: Silver Glade on October 22, 2014, 05:04:37 PM
Can anyone tell me where this Alpacasso thing started? Google pretty much turns up only online dealers in its results. Was this just a plush that someone started making, and it blew up in popularity? Or is it from an anime/manga? Or something else entirely? :P

I have seen these in random places online for like a year or two, but I didn't even know what they were called until I read this thread! :P

i'm pretty sure alpacas became popular in asia from some sort of music video (i apologize as i'm not sure which one), which kinda started the alpaca craze for cuteness. i'm not entirely sure who was first to start making the plushies, but i know the brand amuse is regarded as the authentic producers of alpacasso plushies. they also make tons of other cute stuffies like woolly, flan, roppi the rabbit, tsuchineko kitty, etc...
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Post by: littlecarousel on October 23, 2014, 07:54:28 AM: Ah there are so many cute ones in this thread :)

I have a couple of different size pink ones but would like to get some more in different pastel colours!
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Post by: Marigold on October 23, 2014, 11:08:50 AM: I see Rosietail in those pictures!!!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
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Post by: kittyberry on October 23, 2014, 12:16:37 PM: Quote from: Marigold on October 23, 2014, 11:08:50 AM
I see Rosietail in those pictures!!!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

yup she is indeed! my furrever friend got mixed in with those darn alpacas hehe
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Post by: otocolobus_manul on October 23, 2014, 12:36:46 PM: OH NO THEYRE ADORABLE. The last thing I need is another pricey collection - I've already had to give up Calico Critters & Breyers due to the prices Dx

But these little babies are just calling out to me. The little pirates, oooooh noooooo they're precious.
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Post by: Spectrum on October 24, 2014, 02:54:16 PM: My Alpaca from Cutie Pie Kawaii came in! Based on this transaction alone, I'd definitely recommend her. (pardon the messy background... reorganizing!)

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Post by: Leave a Whisper on October 24, 2014, 04:09:32 PM: why? why are they sooo cute? :inlove:
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Post by: ringwraith10 on October 24, 2014, 06:05:03 PM: I just have one small one. So far I haven't ordered any online and when I see them at conventions they're super expensive. I really want the pirate one, though. :)
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Post by: kittyberry on October 24, 2014, 07:33:03 PM: Quote from: Spectrum on October 24, 2014, 02:54:16 PM
My Alpaca from Cutie Pie Kawaii came in! Based on this transaction alone, I'd definitely recommend her. (pardon the messy background... reorganizing!)

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ooh my god i think this is my new favorite series!! i initially intended to only get 16cms but now that i see this huge fluffball i totally want the 50cm ones. oh my poor wallet
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Post by: Sonata on October 25, 2014, 03:46:32 PM: Quote from: Sonata on October 22, 2014, 10:52:57 AM
Depending on the price, i would love the plain white one in the group you just won! :3 ive got one that i got at an anime convention but i would like to give her a boyfriend <3
I just got her a boyfriend today!! :3 i bought a yellow 'prince' one <3 i dont have a name for him yet, but Angela sure seems to like him :)

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