Aoto and Yuta have finally made it into the EX-Cute fairyland series!
Azone International and the talented designer, 赤い カメラ/Red Camera, transformed the two boys into fairyland characters.
They're the Happy Prince Aoto and the Little Swallow Yuta
Pre-orders for the handsome duo begin April 28 - May 29, 2017.
You can expect each boy to arrive sometime in the Winter of 2017.
Before we take a closer look at their amazing images let's read their story:
The Happy Prince
All those who gazed upon the beautiful prince, were filled with feelings of happiness, so it was called the happy prince, and was loved by all the townspeople.
One night, as winter was approaching, a little swallow arrived in the town . . .
To Be Continued Azone International
Oh, those "To Be Continues".
Looks like you'll have to buy Aota & Yuta and read their enclosed booklet to see how their story ends (booklet in Japanese).
About the Design:
Aoto and Yuto are the crowning glory of the Fairy Tale Country Series!
Gazing down at the town, the kind, happy prince Aoto is adorned in an exquisite pintuck shirt, an antique-style blouse with frills, a corset with a golden chain, and a heavy velveteen coat.
Aoto has platinum blonde hair and sapphire eyes.
Flying freely in the sky, the gallant swallow Yuta is adorned in an exquisite white bell-sleeved blouse, made to resemble wings, a Bordeaux corset, and a swallow-tailed sailor's jacket decorated with a star.
Yuto has striking indigo hair and eyes. Azone International
I love when the designers give us a brief insight into the design process.
It adds a captivating layer to the overall appeal of the doll.
If you're interested in knowing more about 赤い カメラ/Red Camera then you'll want to get Dollybird vol. 25.
Inside there's a 3 question interview and the design sketches from the designer.
Happy Prince Aoto
Aoto’s Product Info:
- Body: Pure Neemo Flections XS Boy
- Hair Color: Gold Prince
- Eye Color: Blue Sapphire
- Blouse
- Sleeves
- Ribbon Tie
- Corset
- Half Pants
- Coat
- Drawers
- Socks
- Boots
- Crown
Little Swallow Yuta
Product Info:
- Body: Pure Neemo Flections XS Boy
- Hair Color: Navy Blue
- Eye Color: Purple Swallow
- Blouse
- Sleeves
- Ribbon Tie
- Corset
- Half Pants
- Coat
- Drawers
- Socks
- Boots
- Hat
Where to Buy:
Release Date: Winter 2017
Price: ¥14,000 about $126
I love the last photo in Aoto's gallery.
It's pulling at my "must get them now" heart-strings.
But my $$ is ear-marked for another item so I'll have to pass on the prince and swallow.
I'll get my Aoto and Yuta fix from seeing owner pics in late 2017.
Now It's Your Turn
Do you like Happy Prince Aoto and Little Swallow Yuta?
Will you order both of them, 1 of them or neither of them?
All the core EX-Cute family and friends have made an appearance.
Wakaba and Fuka are the newest family & friends members and came onto the scene in 2016, after the tale began.
Not sure if Azone has plans to add them to the fairyland series or not.
So let's assume Aoto and Yuta are the last members to transform into fairytale characters.
How do you feel about the 11th EX-Cute Series?
Did you like it, what was your favorite tale?
If you didn't like the series what theme do you what Azone to do next?
We're always excited to hear your thoughts & opinions.
Leave a comment in the section below.
I look forward to chatting with you.
Are these cute Aoto's and Yuta's missing from your collection?
Source: Azone International
Marco Flavio says
04/24/2017 at 10:17 amOh god i´m torn as Ilove that tale from Oscar Wilde, i was planning to get Only Yuuta since i din’t quite like Aoto’s eyes, but his clothes are so cute and i think they should be displayed together ;-; oh the struggles in this hobby XD so the preorder dates are those days? or is ot in the in between days?
AllAboutTheDolls says
04/26/2017 at 2:36 amHi Marco Flavio,
I agree with you. They should be displayed together. They make such a cute pair 🙂
Yes, the pre-order date is from Friday, April 28, 2017 to Monday, May 29, 2017.
The pre-order period is longer than usual.
I wonder if Azone expects the boys to be a huge hit.
Wish you the best of luck bringing Yuta and Aoto home.
Tatyana