It’s time to say Happy Anniversary to Azone International’s Osaka Labelshop.
To celebrate the special occasion, Azone created commemorative dolls
The main girl leading the festivities is Lil’ Fairy Vel.
Azone is offering 2 versions of their 10th Anniversary Commemorative Lil Fairy Vel.
There’s the Vel with the Antique Silver hair. Fans can claim her at Azone’s Labelshops beginning February 24.
And there’s Vel with the Chocolate Brown hair. Fans can claim this version only at the Osaka Labelshop on February 24.
You may remember seeing images of the 10th Anniversary Fairy at the New Year Doll Fair 2019.
Vel – Antique Silver Hair Color
Vel – Chocolate Brown Hair Color
Product Information
- Body: 1/12 Picco Neemo D joint enhanced version
- Hair Color : Silver Hair
- Hair Color : Chocolate Brown
- Eye Color: Green
- Skin Tone: White
- Hat
- Dress
- Apron
- Shorts
- Socks
- Hand parts (5 pairs)
Release Date: February 2019
Price: ¥8,300 about $76
The celebration doesn’t stop with Vel.
Azone will also release a 10th Anniversary Coordinated Doll Meow Meow Ripo-chan.
Ripo-chan??
Who’s Ripo-chan?
Let’s step into the time machine and go back to the year 2009 when Azone released the Pipi -> Carat series.
Time Travel Begins
The Pipi -> Carat series consisted of 3 school girls: Repo-chan, Ripo-chan and Neemo-chan.
They made 2 official appearances in 2009 & 2010 with a few pop-ups now and then at events
End of Time Travel
We’re back. That was fun!
With that brief look at Pipi -> Carat let’s get back to the 10th Anniversary Coordinated Doll.
Coordination Dolls feature the head of a past Azone original doll wearing an outfit set. These are great dolls for those new to the doll hobby.
Ripo-chan is wearing the Meow x Meow a la mode outfit first worn by EX-Cute Mia.
Who do you think wears it better?
Fans can claim Ripo-chan at the Osaka Labelshop & Azonet beginning February 24.
Product Info:
- Body: Pure Neemo Flection S
- Cat Ear Headband
- Choker
- Cuffs
- Blouse
- Cardigan
- Jumper Skirt
- Shorts
- Knee High Socks
- Shoes
- Tail Magnet
- Hands
Release Date: February 2019
Price: ¥11,000 about $101
Not sure if the North America Azone sellers (here or here) will offer any of the commemorative dolls. You may try contacting them for dolly details.
Over to You
What do you think about Vel as the Osaka 10th Anniversary Commemorative doll?
Do you like the theme or do you wish it was a different 10th Anniversary theme?
What are your thoughts about Ripo-chan? Would you like the Pipi -> Carat series to return?
Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
I look forward to chatting with you.
Source: Azone International| Carat (opens in a new tab)”>Pipi -> Carat
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