Introducing Shizuko

Was tempted by image character Dollfies such as Yui and Mio from “K-ON!”, Nanoha and Fate from “Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS” but their steep prices (especially for the latter two) prompted me to explore assembling a unique, personalized doll.

Wanted to create a unique, personalized Dollfie anyway, so getting an existing character, renaming and transforming her seemed kind of a shame.

Started looking at customized heads and spotted an auction for a head by ももいろ＊マンボウ, immediately knew I had to get it. Wasn't only struck by the incredibly detailed face-up but the look of this DDH03 custom head really spoke to me.

The overall image I wanted to create for this Dollfie was that of Yoko’s shy, soft and kind younger sister, but a girl that still has the same strong spirit that her older sister Yoko also has.

Actually long pondered about the name. Shizuko, Himeko or Kyouko where the three candidates I mulled over but ultimately decided on Shizuko.

Even though the customized head came with several eyes, opted to use the Volks animetic Type F blue Ruri eyes had bought in my Volks shipment.

Unfortunately, ran into snag while assembling Shikzuko after she arrived. The Leeke baby brown LR-027 wig that I had wanted to adorn her with made a bad fall which left it pretty much ruined.

I didn't manage to save it, ultimately I cut off most of the long, tangled curls to the result you see here. New Leeke wigs have since arrived to the rescue though.

You can read the full story on my blog or see more photos on Flickr.