August 21, 2015

A dream come true~

If you follow me on Instagram, you might've seen me hype about this, but I wanted to make a blog post for it too :D

In late June I was just randomly browsing Twitter when I noticed the news of the re-release of Volks Dollfie Dream Mariko!!!


At first I couldn't believe my eyes!! *O* I had already pretty much given up the thought that I'd ever own a Mariko, since she's so rare and the second-hand prices are just too much for me... But then I got a chance to at least try my luck at the lottery! ♥ (In case you're not familiar with Volks' lottery system, basically you enter for a chance to buy the doll. Sadly they're not giving them to the winners for free, hahah XD)

On a funny note, the news of this release were posted on the next day after my birthday :D It might seem like a coincidence, but as a silly person I like to believe in fate and somehow I just can't help thinking that this was meant to be ; . ; They even used my favorite colors for the outfit and cat plushie...

Photo © Volks_dd

Photo © Tensinokizuna

I entered the lottery right away when it started, on July 11th. I think earlier the entry period for Volks' lotteries has only been a few days, but now there was time to enter until August 3rd and they wouldn't notify the winners until today, August 21st... So mean to have to wait for the results for so long >////<

This is me while I was waiting for the results lol... X'D Especially the last day was so painful!

Never in million years would I have expected it, but... I WON HER!!!


I'm so thrilled about this, I'm finally getting my own Mariko ;___; ♥ Besides being a grail doll, she's also going to be my first Dollfie Dream! Can't wait to shop for different eyes, wigs and clothes for her, and I'm super excited about sewing clothes for her too!

Sarg drew me this cute chibi Mariko, uguu ;____;


My natural hair and eye color are actually the same as Mariko's default, so she's like a (prettified) version of me, hahah ♥ I'd really love to get a matching outfit with her and take a cute little doll & owner photoshoot >3< We'll see later whether that's with Mariko's default look or with a custom wig and stuff~

Volks should send the dolls out in beginning of September, so I need to wait a bit more before getting my girl home, but at least I'll have time to figure out the perfect name for her! I didn't want to plan anything beforehand since I was so sure I'd not win her and just end up being disappointed... ^^; But now that she's paid and everything, I can finally breathe!

*victory dance*

24 comments:

  1. Woooh! OMG! :D
    Can't win unless try! Huuuge congrats! It's a dream come true! ^___^

    ~ Frillycakes ~

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    1. That's right! I was quite pessimistic about the lottery and thought I wouldn't win, but looks like it really was meant to be *o* Thank you~

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  2. Hirrrmuisesti vielä onnea Marikosta!!! \(^o^)/
    Söötti tuo Sarg:n Mariko ♥

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    1. Kiitos paljon ^3^/ *partyparty*
      Piirros-Mariko pääsi heti seinälle ♥

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  3. Wohooooooo it was totally meant to be! congrats!
    She's gorgeous

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    1. Seems like that, I'm really happy~ Thank you ^^
      The outfit seems amazing, can't wait to see it in person!

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  4. Congratultions Safir! Yes it was definitely meant to be. :) I have a friend who has a Mariko and although DD's are not for me, I do think she is a lovely doll. I also like the idea of a doll & owner look alike photo shoot, I think that would be great fun.
    Hugs,
    X

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    1. Thank you so much~ ♥ My girlfriend Sarg isn't into DDs either, but she thinks that Mariko is really pretty and is all excited for me XD I love seeing doll & owner photos from others, so I'll definitely try to take one with Mariko at some point! I've been planning to do that with some other dolls as well, but haven't really had the time so far ^^;

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  5. It sounds like Volks lottery system is very similar to Integritys'. Every so often, the release club dolls that you have to enter a lottery to win.

    Big congrats on getting your grail! I'm excited to hear what you will think of having a Dollfie Dream. I have dreamed about owning one myself but out of my doll budget range so that will never be a reality.

    Would love to see a doll and owner look alike if you decide to go ahead with that idea!

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    1. I'm not a big fan of the lottery system... Even though I won myself, seeing so many people lose made me feel quite sad that not everyone was able to get the doll they wanted :/

      Thank you so much~ I'll surely share my first thoughts on owning Dollfie Dream once she arrives :) I've been wanting a DD for years, but the second-hand prices (especially for Mariko, $1000+ omg) have scared me off and there wasn't really anything for me in the lotteries until now :'D From the lottery Mariko was about $550 with the shipping fees and all...

      I definitely would like to carry out the doll & owner look alike idea ^w^ I just hope I'll have the time to do that at some point~

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  6. Yay Mariko one more time! So glad you got her ^3^ Worth all the trouble!

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    1. Yaay thank you~ ;3; It was really worth all the trouble!

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  7. Congrats!!!! You have a really good luck there winning the Volks lottery!!
    I'm really happy for you and I can't wait to see her with you!

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    1. Thank you :3 I was so lucky, many people who entered for Mariko seemed to lose :/
      I'm hoping that she ships quickly, can't wait to get her home ^3^

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  8. Congrats~ Mariko was my DD grail too x3 and she's so cute and absolutely adorable in real life *o* is this a re-release of the semi-WS or WS version? From the pics she looks like the Semi-WS student version ^^

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    1. Thank you dear ^^ She seems absolutely gorgeous in photos, so I can't wait to see her in person! She's semi-WS~

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  9. No oi voi! Onneksi olkoon!! Voin ymmärtää että olet noin onnellinen!! Wow, niin kuin! :D Jännällä odottelen sitten hänen tuloa ja myös kuvia!

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    1. Kiitos kovasti~ ^^ Innolla odottelen tyttöä saapuvaksi ja kuvia tulee varmasti paaaljon <3

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  10. Congratulations! :) Again, it is fantastic to have such luck with lottery! :D Now I see why you like her so much, such a pretty girl! I didn't know how she looked like before, so thanks for photos! The outfit and all that comes with her are super cute. ^^

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    1. Thank you! I usually have really bad luck in lotteries, but looks like I got lucky at least when I needed it the most ;3; There are a few other versions from 2012 and 2013, but I think this new version is definitely the cutest with that outfit and plushie :3

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  11. Onnea! :) Marikon on ehdottomasti myös minun lempparini DD:istä :)!

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    1. Kiitos :3 Mariko tuntuu tosiaan olevan kovin suosittu, tässä lotossakin oli paljon osallistujia! Mutta kovin söpöinen se on, niin en ihmettele~

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  12. Oh my gosh!! Congratulations!! Also, cute anime feels, haahaa.

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    1. Thanks so much~ Hahah couldn't resist including a few funny gifs XD

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