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You are here: Home / Azone International / Sahra’s a la mode: Twinkle a la mode Peridot Maya by Azone International

Sahra’s a la mode: Twinkle a la mode Peridot Maya by Azone International

03/27/2016 By Dolly Insider 6 Comments

Twinkle a la mode Peridot Maya bannerAzone International’s newest Sahra’s a la mode theme is called Twinkle a la mode

☆The new series is introduced with fair skin☆

The theme for Sahra’s a la Mode’s new series is “Twinkle a la mode”, which uses the twinkling of gems and stars as a motif.

Under the shining moon and the twinkling stars, the sparkles from the night sky are taken in, and awaken the gems.Azone International

So prepare yourself for Twinkle a la mode Maya Peridot coming your way April 2016.

Maya’s first motif gemstone is “peridot”.

The “sun stone” that brilliantly sparkles even at night.

Each of the differing colors of the clothes, from the vivid green to the dazzling white, add a mysterious color to the seemingly transparent fair skin.Azone International

How exciting to have Maya kick off the new series and with fair skin!

Azone is offering 2 versions of Maya: one a regular release and the other an Azone direct store exclusive.

I’m going to start off by saying I’m loving the Twinkle a la mode theme despite the fact that I haven’t seen all the girls yet.

I mean, how can I not like it. Twinkle a la mode has everything I love: sparkles & bling!

Even the theme’s name sparkles or rather it “Twinkles” 😉

According to Wikipedia Peridot is a

gem-quality [of] olivine and it is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color, olive-greenWikipedia

Azone has done a great job incorporating Peridot in both versions of Maya.

Some companies are not as skilled as Azone in creating variations between pairs of dolls & tying a theme together.

In my opinion Azone is the master of the details and subtleties of doll design.

The regular release Maya embodies Peridot beautifully. The stunning colors of green and brown make up Maya’s fabulous outfit.

While the exclusive Maya, is wearing all white. It makes you wonder where is the Peridot?

Ah, there it is . . . the subtleties of Peridot reside on Maya’s hair bow, her ribbon tie and on top of her teeny tiny shoes.

And we can’t forget her gorgeous Peridot eyes we well.

Bravo Azone!

mayatwinklepic001

Both girls are so lovely and I wish I could get them both.

But if I had to choose between the girls, I would go for the exclusive version. I’m really enjoying the Peridot subtleties of the direct store exclusive version.

However, it’s probably much easier for me to get the regular release Maya (no need for proxy service).

Regular Release Maya

 

Azone Direct Story Exclusive Maya

 

Things to Know About Maya:

1. She has a Pure Neemo Flections M body (which are incredibly flexible & stand on their own which means your photos will look less like an amateur and more like a professional)

2. Her pre-order begins April 5, 2016

Maya’s Product Info:

  • Body: Pure Neemo Flection M
  • Hair Color: Amber Gold (regular release)
  • Hair Color: Star Blond (Azone direct store)
  • Eye color: Peridot
  • Head Ribbon
  • Ribbon Tie
  • Blouse
  • Cuffs
  • Corset
  • Overskirt
  • Pannier
  • Shorts
  • Socks
  • Shoes
  • Hand parts (natural)

Now It’s Your Turn

I would love to hear your thoughts on Twinkle a la mode Peridot Maya.

Will you be adding Maya to your doll family or will you pass?

If you are skipping this release is there anything Azone could have done to convince you to take Maya home with you?

Leave a comment in the box below.

Where to Order

  • Azone International
  • Play Asia
  • Ami Ami
  • Hobby Search

Release Date: April 2016
Price: ¥12,000 about $107

Visit here to see the Sahra’s a la Mode Release List

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Comments

  1. Mopec says

    04/07/2016 at 9:14 am

    Hello.

    Regarding the exclusive version, does that mean international buyers will not be able to buy it?

    Reply
    • AllAboutTheDolls says

      04/07/2016 at 4:46 pm

      Hello Mopec,

      Yes, that is correct.

      You’ll need either:

      • to live in Japan to order her from Azone’s direct shops
      • a friend who lives in Japan and can order her from Azone’s direct shops or
      • a proxy service who can order her for you from Azone’s direct shops

      Mopec please feel free to visit us again to chat about the dolls & if you have any additional questions or concerns about any of the dolls,
      we are always here to help 🙂

      Reply
  2. Anne-Sophie says

    03/27/2016 at 8:58 am

    Hello!

    Since the time I was waiting for this announce… I’m really excited to finally see those two cuties. It’s very interesting for me to see a new project based on gem stones because I worked in a museum dedicated to lapidary work (the little hands who shap and facet precious stones to make them beautiful jewels) and I fell in love with the musterious and sparkling world of stones. ^^’

    So Azone will got my money once again… I want them both! For the regular version it would not be a big problem but for the exclusive one… I hope I will have the time to get her through the proxy service! >.< Because recently some of the ex-cute dolls (Tsukiha and Sorane) were already sould out on major websites few hours after they were put on sale… and since I am in France… I deeply sleep when it's morning in Japan! T-T

    I hope this new collection will add other stones :
    1). diamond (even if I don't know how they can colorize something that is colourless…^^')
    http://nevsedni-svet.cz/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/diamant-big.jpg

    2). ruby
    http://www.zeina-alliances.com/img/cms/Rubis.jpg

    3).sapphire and especially star sapphire!! *o* (I loooove this gem!)
    http://p0.storage.canalblog.com/05/27/119044/13098697.jpg

    4). emerald
    http://www.gemmantia.com/images/stories/proprietes%20emeraude.jpg

    5). malachite
    http://idata.over-blog.com/4/18/70/53/API/2011-09/malachite.jpg

    6). Lapis-lazuli
    http://guerisseuse-magnetiseuse.fr/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/lapis_lazuli_shiva_linga_rq25.jpg

    7). Aquamarine
    http://www.frediani.fr/images/produit//1172-aigue-marine-poire-22028.jpg

    8) Blue lace agate
    http://www.healingcrystals.com/images/Cabochons—Blue-Lace-Agate-Cabochon-ExtraA-01.jpg

    9). Moon stone
    http://www.douaroularz.com/Pierre%20de%20lune_fichiers/image002.jpg

    10). Tanzanite
    http://www.jewelryexpert.com/catalog/graphics/Tanzanite-Gemstone-1.gif

    I apalogize for the length of my comment… ^^'

    Reply
    • Craze4Dolls says

      03/30/2016 at 2:12 am

      Hello Anne-Sophie,

      I agree, Azone has a home run on their hands with this season of Sahra’s a la mode girls.

      When it comes to ordering the exclusive Maya that is my worry as well. Will I be up & on time to order her.

      I have a sinking feeling that she’ll sell-out quickly.

      Oh, you suggested some really stunning gems! Many of which I was unfamiliar with. Thanks for the info & links.

      We have 5 Sahra’s a la mode girls, Maya as the stone Peridot & there’s Yuzuha whose stone is Lapis lazuli (your #6).

      So, we have 3 girls to match up with your suggestions.

      I would love to see one of the girls as diamond or ruby.

      And then there’s the Moon stone and Tanzanite that you linked to. I hadn’t heard of those gemstones & I would love to see how Azone draws inspiration from them.

      You’ve made me more excited about Sahra’s a la mode 😉

      It’s always a pleasure chatting with you about dolls.

      No worries about the length of your comment.

      We enjoy hearing from you. We’ve learn so much from you already and the longer the better 🙂

      Reply
      • Anne-Sophie says

        04/01/2016 at 3:50 am

        Arf! It was such a good theme… I hope Azone will not restrict themselves to the only 5 girls -_-‘ I don’t really mind if the same character comes in different stones :3 Any way I’m excited to see Lapis-lazuli Yuzuha now! >.<

        I've found a japanese seller on eBay who proposed to make a preorder for the Peridot Maya direct store version. Even if it was a little bit expensive than the Azone webstore I've already made an order… I really hope that I will get her! Still few days left and I will know if he had succeeded in ordering Maya for me…

        Reply
        • Craze4Dolls says

          04/05/2016 at 2:08 am

          Hi Anne-Sophie,

          Hopefully, the eBay seller will come through (we’re wishing you the best of luck).

          I’ve opted for the easier route and plan to get the regular version of Maya.

          I did try to see what the direct store version would cost w/a proxy service and I discovered Azone’s online store has a restriction on proxy services 🙁

          In the mean time, I’ll be researching proxy services who can go to the physical shop so that when Azone announces a girl I really want I’ll be better prepared.

          Thanks for sharing your route on obtaining Azone shop exclusive girls (I had never thought about finding someone on eBay to purchase the dolls).

          Reply

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