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Let’s Meet Fluorite U-noa Quluts Light HANON ver.

07/08/2019 By Tatyana 5 Comments

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Today I’m excited to introduce you to the 6th doll in our Let’s Meet, doll review series.

Her name is Fluorite U-noa Quluts Light HANON ver.

You’ll learn what is an U-noa Quluts Light doll & who is Fluorite. I’ll then share with you my likes, dislikes and conclude with my final thoughts about the doll.

I’m excited to introduce you to her.

So let’s get started!

Who is Fluorite U-noa Quluts Light HANON ver.

Her story begins in 2007. Sekiguchi (momoko DOLL) and Araki Gentaro (U-noa Quluts BJD), teamed up to create the U-noa Quluts Light 1/6 scale dolls.

These dolls were different from the BJD versions. The 1/6 scale dolls were vinyl and had rooted hair compared to the BJDs who were resin & needed a wig.

The line consisted of a male named, Azurite, at 27cm tall and a female named, Fluorite, at 26cm tall.

Sekiguchi produces & sells the U-noa Quluts Light doll. The dolls sell out quick.

On some occasions, Sekiguchi and Araki Gentaro collaborate with others. They’ve worked with Hobby Japan/Dollybird.

In 2018, Sekiguchi, Araki Gentaro, Dollybird, and Satomi Fujii of HANON created the Dollybird vol. 27 exclusive doll: Fluorite & Azurite U-noa Quluts Light HANON version.

Azurite & Fluorite U-noa Quluts Light HANON ver. (2019)

HANON designed the hairstyles, outfits, fabric and makeup.

What should I do now . . .

I Like Fluorite’s

Facial Expression –  She has such an angelic look. And the soft colors of her eyes & makeup all go together. It’s simple, soft and oh so lovely.

Hair Style & Color –  it’s called the short, platinum white bob, with loose curls. I wasn’t sure I would like the short bob but the platinum white transforms it from a boring, ordinary bob into an extraordinary & stylish hairdo.

It’s also a beautiful complement to her angelic face. It keeps in line with her soft and sweet appearance.

Outfit –  again I didn’t think I would like the country, floral  as much as I do. It’s not my usual style but it works for Fluorite. I adore her shoes!

HANON did an excellent job designing & styling her.

Love Extras: hands, bag, feet and instructions on how to change the hands and feet

What I Dislike About Fluorite

I dislike how I’m both super excited and super nervous to have Fluorite in my collection.

My nervousness comes from me worrying about a dolly injury like a cracked ankle or broken wrist.

I felt the same uneasiness with momoko DOLL Kirby Hoodie Set.

Sekiguchi’s doll bodies have a reputation for being fragile & unexpectedly breaking.

And since Sekiguchi manufactures the U-noa Quluts Light dolls in the same facility as their momoko DOLL, you can understand why I worry.

I’m always imagining how I’ll move Fluorite the wrong way and … CRACK! I break her wrist, ankle or something much worse.

My usual emotion in situations like that is to panic.

But I’ve received several recommendations from Momoko collectors. They’ve shared ways on how to handle dolly injuries as well as tips on how to reduce them.

So I’m prepared to handle these types of doll injuries. But Sekiguchi dolls will always make me nervous.

For now, Fluorite is healthy with no injuries. She’s enjoying her new home with her new roommate, Momoko.

I also don’t like Fluorite’s hands. It’s not due to the size or shape. It’s because they’re too hard to remove from the arms. 

Sekiguchi includes instructions on how to remove the hands, ankles & leg from U-NOA Quluts dolls. But the hands are a bit tricky for me to master.

With Azone International dolls, the hands literally pop off whether you want them to or not. With Fluorite, it took me several tries to remove her right hand. And it was also challenging to insert the new right hand into the arm. But I did it, yay! (see image above)

However, it wasn’t a complete victory. Because I had the same issue with the left hand.

When I tried removing the left hand, I painfully discovered, that my own hand had become fatigued & sore. All that pulling and pushing I did in replacing Fluorite’s right hand affected my right hand.  

Talk about embarrassing and frustrating. I couldn’t remove Fluorite’s left hand. It was too hard & my right hand hurt too much.

And even while I’m typing this section, I’ve paused several times to remove her left hand . . . and I’m still not able to remove it, despite gaining full strength in my right hand.

I don’t want to inadvertent damage Fluorite while trying to remove the hand. So I’ve decided to come to terms with the fact that the default left hand is there to stay.

Besides, who needs to switch out doll hands anyway (uh, I would like too)  😉

Side note: removing her feet and legs are easier than her hands

Harmia’s Likes & Dislikes

Fluorite is extremely nice. She’s super talented. And creative.

She promised to make me something really nice and pretty someday. I can’t wait to see it.

You promise?

Final Thoughts

When I first saw a U-noa Quluts Light doll in Dollybird vol. 20,  I instantly fell in love with Fluorite. And when I discovered Dollybird was offering her in vol. 27 I knew I had to have her.

I am so happy Fluorite U-noa Quluts Light HANON ver. is a part of my dolly family. I’m looking forward to dressing her up in different outfits.

Despite my nervousness of owning dolls produced by Sekiguchi, I would love to add another Fluorite to my collection. She’s so darn cute and her sweet expression  . . . I can’t resist it. She has my heart & wallet.

If you would like to welcome home Fluorite U-noa Quluts Light HANON ver., you may find her at the following sites:

  • eBay
  • Mandarake
  • Yahoo! Japan Auction (proxy service needed)

What About You?

Do you own any U-noa Quluts Light dolls? Have you experienced any issues with your dolls?

Share your story in the comment section below.

I look forward to chatting with you.

I’d like to thank the following Momoko collectors who kindly shared their Momoko experience, tips  and recommendations: Alasse Carnesir, Marna and Wendy Dirks

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  1. Marna says

    07/08/2019 at 1:15 am

    I also have the Fluorite doll. I like the doll, but the clothes are not my style at all, I will probably never use them again. I do like her coloring, it’s very soft & pretty & different from the previous Unoas.

    The Unoa dolls do break, but not in the same way as Momoko bodies. Momoko bodies snap at the wrist & ankles, Unoas don’t usually snap off, what happens is the pegs that go into the arms & legs break off. Also, the legs are removable at the knee, but I have no idea why. There is a peg that goes from the bottom part of the leg that gets pushed into the top, & if you press on the leg the wrong way, the peg will snap off. I’ve had that happen, & despite trying many, many different glues, did not find one that worked. I was incredibly lucky to find another body to replace the legs.

    When I get a Unoa, if she has the big feet attached I change them to the smaller feet & never change them again. I don’t change the hands too often, but when I do, I put them in hot water to soften them a little.

    Sekiguchi has never sold Unoa replacement bodies, & you hardly ever see a body for sale on any of the auction sites, so if you break one, you don’t have a lot of options.

    Reply
    • Barb the Evil Genius says

      07/10/2019 at 1:02 pm

      Oh, I absolutely love Fluorite’s clothes and shoes! They are vaguely Edwardian, and also remind me of the prairie look clothes that were so popular in the US during the early 1980s.

      Reply
      • Tatyana says

        07/15/2019 at 1:48 am

        Hi Barb the Evil Genius,

        I’m surprised how much I’m like this style on Fluorite.

        I honestly thought the moment I got her home, I would have dressed her in something different.

        Dolls are constantly expanding my world 🙂

        Thanks for taking the time to chat with us about Fluorite.

        Reply
    • Tatyana says

      07/15/2019 at 1:46 am

      Hi Marna,

      Oh, thank you for sharing your experience with Fluorite and for the hot water tip about for the hands.

      I’m still adjusting to living with such delicate dolls and your valuable insight has helped me out a lot.

      Tatyana 🙂

      Reply
    • lisa says

      09/01/2020 at 5:27 pm

      I too have several with broken legs and would love to be able to repair them or get another body!

      Reply

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