Rants and Affirmation

I tried making a video earlier about the dolls I need to work on, but I didn't like the outcome of the video and it felt forced. I ended up discarding the file because it took up space on my phone memory. What I gained from doing that video that I never published though is that I learned that I have 19 Monster High dolls to work on. NINETEEN! And that figure doesn't even include the Barbies and the other kinds of dolls in my tub right now.

I'm just really struggling right now when it comes to this hobby. It's not like I lost my interest, because I clearly haven't, judging from the photos I keep on liking on Instagram, lol, but I haven't really done anything that I could consider 'content' on my blog, you know?

Have I mentioned that I went to Toy Con?? Oh wow I haven't even talked about that, have I? OK, I'll post my photos soon! I went there and had low expectation of seeing dolls I like. I only saw one display cabinet from the Pinoy Na Nagmamanyika and it was filled with Wonder Woman dolls, Fashion Royalty and Poppy Parker dolls, and Barbie Model Muse dolls. That was great. The rest of the 1/6 figures I saw were like action figures, and it kind of disappointed me because... why can't we have that kind of convention, am I right? A convention filled with dolls? Why can't we celebrate doll collecting in this country?

I really need to get it together. I'm working on it. I mean, I bought a miniature trash can today. It's actually a pencil eraser, but it's shaped like a trash can so I could definitely use it for a photo. So that's a good sign, right? I haven't touched my sewing machine in months, I just don't have the time to sit down and re-learn to operate it then go on and sew little outfits for my dolls. I'm just not motivated enough, but I haven't lost all hope. I know I can get through this creator's block (A writer can have a writer's block so why can't an artist have one too? LOL). I know I can!

Have you ever felt like this? Like, have you questioned yourself why you are still in this hobby and if it's really worth all the hard work? All I know right now is that I don't want to drop everything and move on. I don't think I've reached that point, so I just don't feel so bad. I just need to push myself, that's all. Cheer up, self!!!

Susie Sad Eyes Style

I tried repainting a Monster High doll with Susie Sad Eyes faceup and failed miserably, lol.

I didn't have the correct tools to make it work because with the right ones, I could make this look much better, but nope.

It's still a nice experiment.

I've Gone Back To Toys R Us

It's been a while since I've been to Toys R Us, and so when the opportunity came, I just had to go there and look around.

Twozies are finally here. They're quite expensive though. These figures remind me of Kewpie so much!

Nah I don't think I can afford buying any blind box soon.

The Ever After High shelf.

Apple White. I didn't like Apple's old face, it was so sad looking, so this reboot face is much better for me. But it's still bland, so I'm still not feeling Apple. She's just not my favourite.

Bunny is pretty cute. Her smile though is not something I prefer for her because her character is a bit shy or reserved, and I feel that her smile now doesn't reflect that.

I like Raven. She's one of my favourite characters in the series. When I first saw the promo photos of Raven's new face, I was disgusted. But it has grown on me since then. I like her face here. Even though she's expected to become evil because she's the daughter of the Evil Queen, she's good and definitely one of the nicest girls in the Ever After High campus.

OMG Venus from Gloom and Bloom is on sale for P500. I swear, this doll is the one that made me understand Monster High's appeal. The dress is so perfect and her hairstyle looks awesome with the undercut! I didn't get her though because I'm saving my money for a concert, lol.

I was thinking of getting Skelita's signature doll too because it was on sale for P500, but I didn't get her either. Look, I'm at the point where I know I should stop collecting Monster High dolls for a while because I have tons to salvage and fix, and the reboot couldn't come anymore timely.  I just feel my collecting interests have changed and I'm shifting to something else, I don't know what, but I know that Monster High is still close to my hobbyist heart, lol.

Barbie accessory packs! This is awesome!

I like this one. It's good for scenes at the beach!

5 pairs of shoes for P299.75? Not bad. That's like P60 for each pair and that's like the same price for bootleg Barbie shoes sold online, and these ones are authentic! And you don't need to pay extra for shipping. I think it's worth it.

Sushi set!

This Barbie Dreamtopia playset for Kelly! It's so cute!

I feel that Lottie can sit in there just fine. But she can't sleep in there because it's too small for her. Ah! It's so cute!

Barbie furniture sets!!!

For the beach!

For the dining room!

For lounging in the backyard, perhaps!

For the living room!

Ah!!! So so cute!

I think I've seen these Disney Descendants Jewelbilee dolls before, so they're not really new.

Ally is ok. Not my favourite.

By the way, I found a signature Ally doll for P500 but I thought hard and decided not to get her either. I have two Evies now; those should suffice as my only Descendants dolls in my collection. I know I have a small collection of Alice in Wonderland themed dolls, but I'm not feeling her doll for some reason even though I think she's adorable.

Evie! My dear Evie! She looks so sassy!

Whoa, a budget Mal doll? Non-articulated elbows but with knee joints? What...

Nah, I'm not feeling this either.

Hasbro Ariel and her stuff.

Snow White and her artsy fartsy skirt!

She looks cute from this angle.

Barbie budget doll packs. Hmm.

These are the old budget dolls. I don't know if it's really a good deal to get them.

A cutie patootie Barbie with a rainbow inspired outfit and pink sculpted hair!

Num Noms that light up!

Yeah they're expensive.

A metals die cast of the Red Ranger from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! I just examined this one because I have a small collection of Red Rangers.

Toys At Landers Superstore

Look what I found at Landers Superstore!!

This dollhouse! It's huge! It's called KidKraft Country Estate dollhouse.

The kitchen. That barbecue grill is too cute! I had to touch it and open the inside. Yes, there were plastic grills inside!

The living room. And look at that price tag. P10,999.75. Omg, I can't. It's so expensive.

The other rooms. The dollhouse was placed high on the shelf so I couldn't reach the rest of the rooms.

The garage. The doors open and close.

An this is the first time I saw a Monster High Mega Bloks set.

Here's Frankie in Mega Bloks form.

And there were these Project MC2 and American Girl sets, but no dolls. :-/ I would have been utterly surprised if there were Project MC2 dolls.

Just had to take more photos of the dollhouse. It's just huge.

I don't think I'd be able to handle something like this, lol. It takes up so much space.

Hope Landers can stock up on dolls.