Werepuppy's (Attempt At) Doll-A-Day 2019!

[davidd]

Okay, for some reason the site is giving me fits as I try to post a reply-type comment.

I'll try again later.

Or maybe what I was saying wasn't worth saying.

[Alliecat]

It suits her very well!

P.S. Thanks for recommending "Zootopia" so enthusiastically. It was really cute

[werepuppy]

I love Loli fashions, especially on dolls! I myself could never pull that look off, but I really enjoy it on the little plastic people. Momoko's hairstyle is perfect for this look!

I think the fashions often look better on dolls, probably because they can just stand still and display them if you so chose. Her curls just work so well for adding to the cuteness. 

Okay, for some reason the site is giving me fits as I try to post a reply-type comment.

I'll try again later.

Or maybe what I was saying wasn't worth saying.

I'm sure it was worth saying - you've always got a lot of interesting things to comment with. It's just that sometimes websites like to play up and annoy us. 

It suits her very well!

P.S. Thanks for recommending "Zootopia" so enthusiastically.  It was really cute 

Ah, thank you. And I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it - it's definitely one of their best films of recent years. 

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238: Fly, My Pretties

It's the 80th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz film, so I attempted this little tribute. ... I'm honestly not sure what I think of it now, but the unfiltered version isn't any better so.... yeah.

[neon_jellyfish]

Ooooh, spooookyyy and sssinisssterrrrr! I love it!

[davidd]

Awesome! With only a split-second glance the images simply screams Wizard of Oz! In that regard, your tribute attempt was a success!

Plus, as neon sez, spoooookyyy and sssinisssterrrr!

Eighty years ago today... depending on your world time zone. Wow! And it remains an engaging and entertaining film today, arguably one of the best ever made.

[Elfy]

I like it, even though I know you said it was unintentional, as David and neon say it’s just wonderfully creepy and menacing. I can hear Elphaba cackling.

[Lejays17]

It’s an excellent tribute to the long lived film.

[werepuppy]

Ooooh, spooookyyy and sssinisssterrrrr! I love it!

Oh, good, that's very fitting for one of the most memorable villains in film history.

Awesome! With only a split-second glance the images simply screams Wizard of Oz! In that regard, your tribute attempt was a success!

Plus, as neon sez, spoooookyyy and sssinisssterrrr!

Eighty years ago today... depending on your world time zone. Wow! And it remains an engaging and entertaining film today, arguably one of the best ever made.

Have you heard some of the stories about the troubles that went into making the film? It seems almost unbelievable, after reading them, that it's managed to endure as a family favourite for 80 years. 

Thank you! 

I like it, even though I know you said it was unintentional, as David and neon say it’s just wonderfully creepy and menacing. I can hear Elphaba cackling.

Ooh, that's a good sign. Thank you! 

It’s an excellent tribute to the long lived film.

Aw, thank you! 

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239: Fixated On Your Verdigris

I ended up listening to the Wicked cast recording earlier, and it inspired this shot.

[neon_jellyfish]

Nice! Never got Casta, but she's such a beauty!

[davidd]

Have you heard some of the stories about the troubles that went into making the film? It seems almost unbelievable, after reading them, that it's managed to endure as a family favourite for 80 years. 

I don't know if it helped or hindered the film that the "Jitterbug" number was cut. The recording was included in the original 78rpm record album release, and there are brief mentions in the film of something involving "little insects" that ends up never happening that are easy to overlook.

The number would likely have caused the film to feel more "dated" than it is, being a big band jazz type number of a style popular in the late-1930s. It also includes "dialect" lyrics that would be considered "culturally offensive" today.

Instead of fading away, the movie endured, which in turn led to Baum's books still being read, which has resulted in the stage plays and film sequels and a thriving life for Baum's fantasy world.

[Alliecat]

Not familiar with "Wicked" other than having heard of it, but your Wizard of Oz shot is, as others said, very appropriate to commemorate the movie.

[werepuppy]

Nice! Never got Casta, but she's such a beauty!

Sometimes she pops up on Amazon here for pretty much retail price, which always surprises me. She is one of those stunning ones, though. She made the perfect Elphaba for me, even better than the Create-A-Monster Witch Girl did. Though thinking on it, I think I would make that girl into Rain, Elphaba's grand-daughter from the last book in the series, Out of Oz.

I don't know if it helped or hindered the film that the "Jitterbug" number was cut. The recording was included in the original 78rpm record album release, and there are brief mentions in the film of something involving "little insects" that ends up never happening that are easy to overlook.

The number would likely have caused the film to feel more "dated" than it is, being a big band jazz type number of a style popular in the late-1930s. It also includes "dialect" lyrics that would be considered "culturally offensive" today.

Instead of fading away, the movie endured, which in turn led to Baum's books still being read, which has resulted in the stage plays and film sequels and a thriving life for Baum's fantasy world.

TBH, the little I have seen of the "Jitterbug" number in restoration pieces have suggested that it would have honestly made that point of the film drag a bit? Not that the energy wasn't there, and even considering the cultural differences that have occured over time, it keeps the action in the same location for a longer period of time, which slows down the sense of movement. 

It's interesting to think of books from - roughly - the turn of the 20th century that are still being read today. Not just Baum's books, but Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the Anne of Green Gables series, and Peter Pan. All in some small part have adaptations either by stage or screen to thank for it, as it kept them alive in popular consciousness.

Not familiar with "Wicked" other than having heard of it, but your Wizard of Oz shot is, as others said, very appropriate to commemorate the movie.

In terms of Wicked, the books lean really heavy into the theory that Baum's Oz was inspired by politics of the time, and that does make up a part of the story. It's infamous for humanising the Wicked Witch of the West, and fleshing out characters who appear in Baum's books but largely are not looked into. The books can be quite dark and heavy in their tone and subject matter in places. In comparison, the stage play is quite light and has some really excellent - if a bit overdone by now - songs. The title of that picture was inspired by a line in the song "The Wizard and I". 

Also, thank you very much!

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240: Banpresto Q-Posket Petit Merida

Isn't she just adorable? I was lucky enough to be able to grab this little one when ShopDisney UK had them in stock, for a good bit less than the rest of the Q Posket line. I never thought I'd see Merida in an anime-esque style, but I'm really liking it. A lot smaller than I thought it would be, but still adorable.

[neon_jellyfish]

Aww, she IS adorable!!! I don't collect static figures with plastic hair and clothing, but I think the Q Posket line is great, I like most of those designs. I love little Merida's determined face!

[Elfy]

She is amazing! Looks great posed with the DVD.

[werepuppy]

Aww, she IS adorable!!! I don't collect static figures with plastic hair and clothing, but I think the Q Posket line is great, I like most of those designs. I love little Merida's determined face!

Honestly, I usually pass on them myself, but the Q Posket line just manages to put such character into their figures. Like you said, her face is just one of the things I love.

She is amazing! Looks great posed with the DVD.

I had to pose her with it, it made the most sense. 

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241: Snorlax

He's so soft and squishy! Also featuring my new wallpaper (which is only on one wall. It helps brighten up the room.)