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1989 Vintage Takara Starlight Jenny doll
One of the unique features of the doll is her eyes that has Swarovski crystals. Usually, Starlight Jenny dolls have long wavy hair, gold accessories, and sparkly set of clothes. (Edit: I made a new dress for her. Her pink satin dress was inspired by the 80's prom dresses I saw on the internet. I think it fits the sparkle of the crystals on her eyes.)
doll TAKARA 1,503 yen
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Seiza no Twinkle-chan hamburger shop
Produced by Yumenopro in the 1980's. It features the cute character Twinkle chan in a burger shop.
Miniature playset Yumenopro Twinkle Chan
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Koeda chan Panorama house
This is a rare and Vintage Koeda chan playset. Also called as Lucie's Mansion for Koeda's French release back in the 80's. This was released at the year of 1981.
Miniature Playset Takara Koeda Chan
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Takara Angel's Garden International School Lilian (Jenny Friend)
AGIS Takara Jenny friends were produced by Takara in the year 1999. Lilian is Jenny's friend from China who dreams of becoming a manga artist. What I love about her is her eyes that resembles a cute anime character. There are fair skinned and dark skinned variations for Lilian.
Doll Takara 2,503 yen
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Sylvanian Families Misty Forest tree stump Set
Released in 2010 as a new set of the Misty forest collection, This cute tree stump set comes with a small baby bed for Sylvanian faries. I bought mine in a second hand shop for a cheap price so the small fence is missing.
miniature playset Epoch second-hand shop
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Sylvanian Misty Forest Pumpkin Carriage
Another part of the new Misty Forest set released in the year 2016. The details on the wheel and on the carriage door is so cute. You can also fit 2-4 baby Sylvanians inside.
Miniature playset Epoch second-hand shop
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Sylvanian Misty Forest Mushroom house
Released in the year 1996, Mushroom House is a part of the Nature Land Misty Forest playset. I really love the design of the house because it looks like it came out of a children's fairy tale book. And the fairy critters are sooo adorable!
Miniature playset Epoch second-hand shop
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Tomy Yukko-chan charm series Yukko fashionable dressmaking shop
The doll was produced by Tomy in the year of 1972. I think the rarest is the cycling Yukko-chan. This is my only playset of Yukko-chan, but I was lucky enough that I purchased the set in a very good condition. The accessories are complete, except for Yukko-chan's original dress (white blouse and orange jumpsuit). The sewing machine is still working after a few repairs and there were no damages even at the case. The set also contains a small pattern booklet and manual. Definitely one of my favorites since I also do doll clothes as a hobby.
doll and playset TOMY second-hand shop
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1977 Koeda-chan tree house
The 1977 Koeda-chan tree house is the first tree house playset in the toy line. A complete set included a swing, a yellow bird and telescope-looking object that you can attach on the top of the tree. There were also yellow furnitures and cute pink cardboard deviders for each room. The 1977 Koeda-chan figures were also different. Their bodies were orange before. Mine is not complete. I also don't have the 1977 figures (hoping I can find one soon). But I'm very happy that I got the very first Koeda-chan tree house that pioneered the charm of the toy line from the 70's to the 2000s.
Playset TAKARA Second-hand shop
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2016 Kirakira Pretty Cure a La Mode Patisserie Shop
One of my favorite battery-operated toys from the Kirakira Precure a la mode series is the patisserie shop. The device uses animal sweets so you can play games on it. One of the games is playing as a patisserie staff and serving and baking sweets that will match the requests of each character who will visit the shop. A perfect match will show a special reaction from the character.
battery-operated toy Bandai second-hand shop
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Violin Set Chocolate Rabbit
This is part of the piano trio recital together with the cello set and piano set. The set was so adorable with its miniature violin and special red dress for chocolate rabbit. Not really sure when it was released. What I know is it's also a part of the town series.
Miniature playset Epoch Toy's r Us
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Pretty Cure Splash Star Cure Egret Bandai doll
This Cure Egret doll was produced by Bandai at the year of 2006. What I love about her is her purple hair and her accessories, especially the miniature compact on her waist. A bit difficult to hunt because shops nowadays were full of the newer Precure dolls. I was lucky enough to purchase this doll atlast!
doll Bandai second-hand shop
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Makoto-Chan Doll Umezu Pro Ansony 1976
One of my rare finds is this doll of the mischievous Makoto-chan. Based on the character created by Kazuo Umezu in the 70's, this unique doll really captured the expressions of the kindergarten Makoto Sawada. Not really sure of his exact production date, but according to a blog this type of Makoto-chan doll was produced by Unsony at the year of 1976 (I'm open for correction). Complete set included a miniature poop, a green insect plush, and his red shoulder bag (mine is not complete). Actually, he's one of my unexpected and amusing purchase from a live selling shop. I've been seeing this doll in the background for days and it seems like no one wants to buy him. His school uniform was turning yellow, doesn't have shorts, and his face are not like any other dolls. I bought him in a cheap price and once he arrived, I gave a make-over he deserves. I made him shorts, washed his clothes, and made him an orange hat to protect his hair. He's one of a kind for me and I'm happy that I got the chance to buy him.
doll Unsony second-hand shop
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Takara Tomy Licca-Chan Mister Donut Playset
What I love about this playset is the miniature donuts that look realistic. The coffee machine is also fun to play with. My set was incomplete with some paper bags and one table, but still, it looks so adorable! At first, I bought the playset case, the shelves and a few donuts. I then hunted for the rest of the accessories in various secondhand shops. I purchased a table and chair to arrive this month to finally complete the set. It took almost 2 years to complete.
Doll Playset Takara Tomy second-hand shop
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Takara Timotei (Jenny friend) 1990
I think this is the first version of Timotei doll produced at the year of 1990. She has long blond hair and blue eyes. She's one of my favorites from various Jenny friends. One of the reasons why I fell in-love with Takara dolls is because of Timotei. I love her cute face and calm expression. Her signature long hair gives her an elegant, vintage vibe.
doll TAKARA second-hand shop
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