#High-Quality Packaging Sleeves

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Elevate Your Branding with Custom Packaging Sleeves

Quapri here offers you the best quality packaging sleeves that add a professional touch to your product presentation. From retail to gifting and food, our sleeves give a lasting impression to your customers.

Advantages of Custom Packaging Sleeves

1. Enhance Branding: Make your products stand out in the shelf and associate them with your brand identity using custom packaging sleeves.

2. Enhance Customer Experience: Bring memorable unboxing experiences to your customers through packaging that feels both luxurious and customized.

3. Cost-Effective Branding Solution: Box Sleeves act as a more budget-friendly alternative as compared to a completely customized box, offering professional branding without compromising on the quality

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Sustainable Packaging Solutions for Food, Medical, Fruits and Consumer Products - Lyka Global

 In recent years, there has been a growing global concern about the environmental impact of packaging waste, particularly in industries such as food, medical, and consumer products. As a result, businesses are increasingly looking for Sustainable Packaging Solutions that minimize their ecological footprint while maintaining product quality and safety. One company that has emerged as a leader in sustainable packaging is Lyka Global. In this blog post, we will explore the innovative sustainable packaging solutions offered by Lyka Global and how they are revolutionizing the industry.

The Importance of Sustainable Packaging:

Sustainable packaging plays a vital role in reducing environmental damage caused by excessive waste generation. By opting for eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes, businesses can contribute to a circular economy and protect the planet for future generations. Lyka Global understands this urgency and offers a range of sustainable packaging solutions that address the specific needs of the food, medical, and consumer product sectors.

Lyka Global’s Commitment to Sustainability:

Lyka Global is a pioneering company dedicated to providing sustainable packaging solutions without compromising quality or performance. They prioritize the use of renewable and recyclable materials, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing waste throughout their production processes. By adopting a comprehensive sustainability strategy, Lyka Global sets an example for other industry players to follow.

Sustainable Packaging for Food Products:

When it comes to food packaging, Lyka Global offers innovative solutions that keep products fresh, extend shelf life, and reduce food waste. They utilize compostable and biodegradable materials made from renewable resources, such as plant-based films and compostable trays. These materials not only provide excellent barrier properties to protect against moisture, oxygen, and contaminants but also minimize the environmental impact when disposed of.

Sustainable Packaging for Medical Products:

Lyka Global understands the critical nature of packaging for medical products, where safety, sterility, and compliance are paramount. They have developed sustainable packaging solutions that meet stringent industry regulations while minimizing environmental impact. From eco-friendly blister packs made from recycled plastics to bio-based medical pouches, Lyka Global offers sustainable options that ensure the protection and integrity of medical products while reducing plastic waste.

Sustainable Packaging for Consumer Products:

In the realm of consumer products, Lyka Global offers sustainable packaging options that combine functionality, aesthetics, and eco-friendliness. They work closely with clients to develop packaging solutions that reflect their brand identity while adhering to sustainable principles. From recyclable cardboard boxes to biodegradable product labels and innovative refillable containers, Lyka Global empowers businesses to package their products responsibly.

Lyka Global’s Collaborative Approach:

Lyka Global believes in collaborative partnerships with their clients, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to drive sustainable change collectively. They actively engage in research and development efforts to identify and implement cutting-edge sustainable packaging solutions. By fostering open communication and collaboration, Lyka Global ensures that their clients’ specific requirements are met while striving for continuous improvement in sustainability practices.

Conclusion:

In the face of increasing environmental concerns, Lyka Global stands out as a leader in providing sustainable High Quality Packaging solutions for the food, medical, Fruits and consumer product industries. Their commitment to eco-friendly materials, innovative designs, and collaborative partnerships positions them at the forefront of sustainable packaging innovation. By choosing Lyka Global’s solutions, businesses can not only reduce their environmental footprint but also showcase their dedication to sustainability and responsible business practices. Together, we can create a more sustainable future for packaging and protect the planet we call home.

[rakurairagnarok]

A Single Tear

Micheal was giddy with excitement as he opened the package. A new weird challenge had been going around in which you wear a shirt which allegedly makes you grow until you tear it apart. The catch being that if it tears you turn into a dumb himbo, regardless of how smart you were before. Michael, however, had practiced by putting balloons under regular shirts and gotten amazing at taking them off just before they began to tear.

Taking the packaging off the shirt Michael was in awe with how nice the dark blue button up felt.

"This is some high quality shit." He looked at himself in the mirror and flexed his twiggy arms. He could do this. He had to, his life depended on it.

Carefully putting his arms through the sleeves, the fabric send a tingle through his body. He smirked. It was almost time. He took another look in the mirror. The shirt was huge on him, his hands barely reaching out of the sleeves.

Slowly, almost sensually, he began to button up the shirt. When he reached the 3rd highest button, he felt it. A rush of warmth, pain and most importantly pleasure. Michael smiled, it had begun.

He watched in the mirror as he saw himself rise up. The shirt that was previously ginormous on him began to fit him better each passing second. His torso rose to let the bottom of the shirt neatly fit above his trousers.

A smirk appeared on Michaels face. "It actually works." The bliss made him almost completely forget about the challenge and he quickly set up his phone to film.

He smiled at the camera as his previously slightly chubby face began to sharpen as a thick beard began to sprout on his newly squared jawline.

A soft stretching sound alarmed him but taking a good look at himseld he realised it was his skin stretching to accommodate the slowly growing muscles.

Suddenly a stiring in his pants made him realise that the growth was not limited to his torso.

"Fuckkk..." Michael moaned as his previous sub par member grew hard. Only when it kept growing past his previous maximum did he realise it was getting just as much attention from the shirt as the shelfing pecs that now adorned his chest did.

While his ass was ballooning out, Michael focussed his attention back to the shirt. The time was almost there. He didn't want to risk it so he had decided to stop a bit before his previous record.

However the moment he wanted to lift his arms to unbutton his shirt, his heart stopped.

An almost deafening tearing sound could be heard and Michael felt all the blood leave his face. He looked down and saw a slowly growing tear , next to the button onnhis chest.

"No... shit shit... fuuuuck.."

His mind was torn between pleasure and panic. He knew he had to get out of the shirt as fast as possible... but it felt so good. As the shirt continued tearing he felt his brain slowly break down. His memories together with his inhibitions got torn to pieces, and the previously meek student began feeling himself up more and more. Moving around only made it worse, as the shirt got torn up even further.

Flexing his now humongous arm tore the sleeve of his shirt, showing thick browned muscle underneath.

While flexing his other arm , Michael's legs began thickening , growing to support the absolute dumptruck and bulge he now possesed.

Not soon after his chest popped the already struggling button, bouncing in the steamy air of his bathroom.

Running a calloused hand over his bulbous pecs, he felt his core tighten, abs pushing to the surface.

As he did a double bicep pose his eyes fell on his still recording phone and he grinned. In a single movement he tore off the remaining tatters of his shirt, grinning from ear to ear as his pants quicky followed. Groping his new tool seductively at the camera his new persona completely took over. Gone was Michael the Grad student. Born was Mike the sweaty only fans creator, vers extraordinaire. His videos reaching a wide audience due to his sexual preference. To be precise as long as he was inclined hed use both his assets to pleasure any guy willing.

On the label of the package a small warning read : Extra unstretchy material, perfect for showing off your gains.

Rakurai INC. hopes you enjoy your purchase

[theartisticapparition]

A normal rosemary date.

Thank you for having me in the rosemary zine!

This art is available in my shop as a 10x19 in print! 7 usd flat rate shipping for U.S.

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Medicacityclinic - Mega+

Turkey has become a popular destination for medical tourism, with many individuals traveling to the country for cosmetic procedures. The medical tourism industry in Turkey has been growing rapidly, with a well-developed and renowned healthcare system. One of the most popular surgical weight loss options for medical tourists is the gastric sleeve procedure, which is offered at a lower cost compared to other countries. Turkey offers a range of gastric surgery options, including gastric sleeve surgery turkey, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding . Many medical tourism companies in Turkey offer comprehensive packages that include the surgical procedure, travel arrangements, and accommodation details. With up to 90% lower costs for surgeries in Turkey, it's no surprise that many people are choosing to travel to the country for their private hospital care. Medicacity Clinic is one of the best hair transplant clinics in Istanbul, providing affordable hair transplant services with experienced doctors. Liposuction turkey is another cosmetic procedure that medical tourists often seek in Turkey. Medicacity Clinic is a modern medical center in Turkey that specializes in bariatric and plastic surgery, including liposuction. The clinic offers comprehensive packages that include the surgical procedure, travel arrangements, and accommodation details. Patients can get rid of stubborn, hard-to-remove fat with liposuction in Turkey and save thousands compared to prices back home . Our clinic provides hair transplantation, plastic surgery, and weight loss surgeries in Hair transplant Istanbul, Turkey, carried out by contracted surgeons at a lower cost compared to other countries. With the high-quality services and lower costs, Turkey has become a popular destination for medical tourists seeking cosmetic procedures.

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Barbie Dream Besties "Brooklyn": A review

Barbie Dream Besties is a newly released doll line by Mattel, and is a spin off of their main Barbie line. Looks wise, they seem to be a spiritual successor to My Scene, Ever After high, and the more recent Barbie Extra/Barbie Extra Minis. Also trying desperately to compete with LOL and Rainbow High.

They are $20 USD each retail.

I was interested in these for three reasons: 1) I liked Ever After High and My Scene. 2) They have much more quality outfits than I tend to see from modern Barbie. 3) @queenofsquids enjoyment of them made me hopeful I'd like them too.

So do I? Let's find out.

I choose the character Brooklyn as I like her face up the best.

Her packaging is the standard plastic clam shell that seems to be all over the doll aisle anymore. I can't say I love it. I miss the cardboard boxes, so much easier to open and so much less plastic.

This box isn't super great aesthetically either. There's a lot going on in the service of nothing.

Which is a shame, because I do really like the actual character art on the box. It's super cute and matches the dolls really well. It would pop even better if the rest of the box was a smidge simpler. Sometimes less is more.

The back of the box.

We get more of this delightful artwork, showing of the full set of characters available at the moment.

We also get a short character bio for Brooklyn. She wants to be a choreographer, loves making dance routines, video editing, and creative writing. Despite her favorite color being listed as pink, she has no pink in her outfit and only one pink accessory.

Here is the box without the cover. This is what I meant when I said the box design was doing a lot for nothing. Over packaging isn't just a problem with Mattel dolls of course, MGA is arguably worse, but it's still frustrating.

Brooklyn herself is very pretty though. I tried very hard to pick one without a wonky face, but the way she's posed makes it very hard to tell.

I think one of her eyes is slightly bigger than the other. It's not enough to bother me at least. That said, so many of these were VERY wonky at the store. I would not buy these online unless you can see the specific doll you're getting. The QC is all over the place.

Here are all the accessories she comes with.

I do appreciate that all her accessories tie into her interests and character. That said, these are hit and miss.

The purse is nice, and does open.

The dog is okay, but I don't really care for these types of doll pets. It looks more like an in-universe toy than what's supposed to be an animal.

I initially liked that the phone and case were separate, until I tried to put the phone in the case and it didn't fit. It will not go in there. If I force it in, it just pops right back out.

It's a shame because I liked the 80's Barbie logo case, but without the phone in it, it looks weird when the doll is holding it.

At least the phone fits into the ring light stand.

May I also say some of these accessories feel really flimsy? The phone and Ipad are VERY thin plastic.

The boom box in hollow and unpainted.

I wish instead of having seven mid accessories we could've had two or three really good ones. Or nixed all of them and given her a stand. The doll herself is nice enough to deserve a stand I think.

Let's look at Brooklyn. She's pretty darn cute. She stands at the standard 11", and has saran hair with tinsel.

Her outfit isn't my favorite though. Mattel stop giving your dolls ugly fur sleeved varsity jackets challenge. This could've been so cute as just a regular varsity jacket.

Despite being ugly, the jacket is made pretty well. Though a button was already falling off mine. That poor QC strikes again.

Though I suppose it's moot as I doubt I'll ever put this jacket back on her ever again.

Now that she's free of that ugly thing, you can see how nice the rest of her outfit is. I didn't realize how much I missed dolls getting to wear neutrals until I saw her plain denim skirt and white tank top.

It's simple, but she's dressed like a real person. Plus, I can easily pair these pieces with a lot of other outfits. Doll wardrobes need pieces like this for mixing and matching.

Body wise she's a bit smaller than Barbie, and her feet are a little bit larger. This body reminds me a lot of the current bodies for the Disney Princess line now that Mattel has it back, though those have larger feet. If I can find the one I have, I'll do a body comparison to those later.

Her sculpt in three views. The Ever After High comparisons are very apt, though the screening itself is more reminiscent of My Scene mixed with a little bit of G3 Monster High.

For comparison, here's an actual EAH doll next to her. Brooklyn's head is just a smidge larger, but balanced out better with larger eyes, thicker brows, and bigger lips.

After this, I got Brooklyn redressed with just a few changes...

I replaced her jacket with this vintage Barbie and the Rockers one, added a necklace, and hey! Now she gets to wear her favorite color.

Final thoughts?

It's a good doll, but the quality control issues, on top of the same BS Mattel throws on all of it's dolls anymore, is dragging it down.

The fact you have to look through every single one of the shelf to make sure you're not getting a crappy one is exhausting. Plus, kids don't do that. They're going to get home with their new doll and then realize as they open it something's wrong. Kids don't deserve that.

The accessories are mostly cheap and not special enough to justify their existence. The purse, phone with case, and ring light would've been enough if they were made a bit better.

The outfit is well made, and a huge improvement over what I see in the main Barbie line, even if I don't like all the design choices, but again, that's if you get one without QC issues.

The doll herself is super cute though, and screw it, I like the tinsel. Fight me.

Overall I really love this doll, I just wish picking one out wasn't a hassle. Hell, I even bought a second one already.

I got inspired enough I wanted to repaint one, so I purposely bought this wonky Renee because she had the worst face up out of everyone at the store.

So I think there's definitely potential here. If this line continues, I hope they can improve the way G3 Monster High has improved from it's first wave.

I hope this can be the start of Mattel revitalizing it's Barbie line as well. It needs it. See ya next time.

[webslingingslasher]

omg what if Peter gets trouble a gift for x-mas BUT trouble didn't bother with a gift for him bc she thought that he wouldn't care about her enough to get her a gift

'what's that?'

'oh!' peter holds out the package, when you stare at the printed santa wrapping paper, he nudges it a little. 'it's for you.'

your entire stomach dropped, you knew you should've gotten him something. you were so convinced it would be stupid, but now you're eating your words.

'c'mon, trouble. what, never got a gift before?' it's fine, you could play it off. you hesitantly reach out for the box, it's even got a bow on top.

'no! i just... haven't gotten yours in the mail yet.' it's fine, you could figure something out. you had two days before he left for home.

'you didn't have to get me anything, trouble.' you peer at the gift, 'ditto, parker.' peter waves you off, 'just open it, c'mon!' you hide your guilt with a smile.

gently tearing the paper, you're met with a gift box. it has a reindeer and a penguin hugging, you peek up at peter, he's itching for you to see what's inside. 'open it, open it!'

handing off the scraps of paper, peter crushes it into a ball, keeping an eye on your face. the gift is revealed, a gray hoodie, with a spider-man mask emblem on the left top corner.

your heart expands three sizes, your thumb runs over the raised embroidering, it's high quality. 'isn't it awesome? i saw it when i was shopping for may like, three weeks ago. i just had to get it for you.' he's so excited, he was proud to know he found something he knows you'd love. and you got him nothing in return.

'okay, okay, put it on! cause there's kind of a part two of the gift.' you feel terrible, it's hard to push back the love for the clothing over the overwhelming hurt you have over getting him nothing. you knew you shouldn’t have talked yourself out of it.

you didn't want to be in peter's spot. something to give and then receive nothing in return. a subtle hint that one cares more about the other.

your silence has peter tone down his excitement, maybe he was a little off with his gift. 'do you not like it? i can return it and you can pick... no! why are you crying? is it that bad?'

you shake your head, using the back of your hand to wipe a stray tear. 'oh, whew! for a second i thought you hated it, but nope, peter picked good. so good you're speechless and crying, look at me go.'

proud. boastful. meanwhile you're solemn and glum.

'seriously, trouble. put it on!' it's the absolute least you could do, he already went miles ahead of you. the cardboard falls to the floor when you pull the fabric up, it's a bigger size than you'd normally wear. 'that's part two. i got it a little bigger so i could wear it and get my scent on it for you.'

your heart’s about to burst open, it's fleece lined and ultra soft over your skin. 'i wore it when you weren't around, so it should smell like me.' you bring a sleeve to your nose, it does. it smells like a giant peter hug. his hands pulled the hoodie over your head, a dopey smile took over his face.

'super cute. it's your superpower.'

with that, you fall into his chest with a sob. it's not a good one either, arms wrap tight around you, his cheek resting on your head mashes the cotton further down. 'i lied!' you clutch his shirt, shame spills out.

'about what? that you like it?' your head thrashes, he couldn't be more wrong. it was your most favorite possession now that it's been added to your collection.

'i didn't get you anything!' you pull him tighter to you, terrified he’d push you away and tell you he hates you. 'i'm so sorry,' you breathe in and out deeply. 'i was going to but then i didn't think you would get me anything and that's not the point of christmas but i didn't want to make you feel weird and, and,'

'i made you feel weird?' it's not the right word. 'no! i just...' peter pushes you back, his hands cup your face to force you to look at him. 'made you feel bad?' you nod, he guessed correctly.

'i meant it, trouble. you don't have to get me anything, i just saw it and thought of you. it's not a big deal, i promise.' that made you feel worse and he can see it.

'stop it, stop. you heard me, right? i got that weeks ago. christmas was just an opportunity give it to you, but if it was april or june or whatever the fuck month, i still would've bought it.' featherlight kisses to both cheeks. 'it’s a just because gift, christmas was just an excuse to give it to you, okay? you've gotten me plenty of those before, i don't need one now.'

'i'm so sorry, peter. i promise i'm gonna get you something, i mean, it won't be a christmas gift because you're going home and i won't be able to give to you until you get back so then it just becomes-'

peter grins, like he's thinking quicker than you are. 'a just because gift? like the one you're wearing?' you were the one that fucked him over, yet he's the one making you feel better. it still works.

'yeah. i think so. but, it will have christmas wrapping paper.' a stoic nod, 'of course. i mean, that's the only stuff i had in the house. it's not like i chose that pattern on purpose.' (he did. but he'd die before he admitted that to you.)

you look down at your new hoodie, you love it. your hands run down the front, it's so, so soft. you look back up, peter loves that you love it. 'not a christmas gift?' peter shakes his head, 'psh. of course not.'

your words lower, you reach up on tippy toes for a kiss. 'just because?' hands on your hips as peter leans in has your stomach fluttering, it's been a minute since he's kissed you so soft and slow. 'just because.' 

[piltoversfinest-caitvi]

Arcane Artbook and more

The book, scheduled for publication later this year, includes previously unseen art and in-depth interviews with the creatives behind the series , including Arcane co-creators Christian Linke and Alex Yee, heads of production at Fortiche, as well as supervising directors Pascal Charrue and Arnaud Delord.      

 The book includes early character designs that showcase their visual evolution, beautiful location illustrations for backgrounds, and interviews with over 20 animators, writers, directors, artists, game designers, musicians, and other creatives.

The Art and Making of Arcane comes with an acetate jacket exclusive to this edition. It also comes with a trove of in-world extras, including a Jinx poster, a removable map of Piltover, an in-world blueprint, a Vander Letter, fold-out spreads showcasing content from seasons one and two, and more.

224 pages of artwork & interviews about the 2 seasons of Riot/Fortiche series.

The Art and Making of Arcane

Amazon link

Price: $60.00

Portfolio Edition

Price: $160.00

The creation and art of Arcane with an exclusive Portfolio Edition variant cover.              

A special edition technical plan.

An exclusive 8-page booklet about Progress Day.

An Arcane tarot card, randomly chosen from 4 beautiful designs.    

A vinyl LP featuring 22 songs from the Arcane Season 1 and Season 2 soundtracks in a sleeve exclusive to this release.

A deluxe portfolio featuring four Arcane production art prints printed in full color on premium heavyweight paper.

Artifact Edition

Limited 1000 copies Price: $550.00

The creation and art of Arcane with a variant cover, slipcase, and two exclusive Artifact Edition inner gatefolds, limited to just 1,000 copies. 

Two stunning, high quality, ~9” tall, hand painted polyresin bookends/statues of Vi and Jinx. 

Two posters, including the Standard Edition Jinx poster and an exclusive Artifact Edition poster. 

Three blueprints, including Standard and Portfolio Edition blueprints, plus one Artifact Edition-exclusive blueprint. 

An exclusive 8-page Progress Day booklet. 

The four extraordinarily designed Arcane tarot cards. 

Arcane vinyl album featuring 22 songs from the first season of Arcane in exclusive Artifact Edition packaging. 

Portfolio of six selected art prints: four from the Portfolio Edition plus two exclusive prints from the Artifact Edition. 

Signature card signed by Christian Linke, Alex Yee, Arnaud Delord, Bart Maunoury, Jérôme Combe and Pascal Charrue, and individually numbered from 1 to 1,000. 

Certificate of authenticity.

I bought the Artifact edition as well as the blu ray collector's edition

So keep an eye out on this blog when I post anything of interest which will either be #merch or #bonus for the bonus features

[itsabouttimex2]

Yandere Letters:

Pigsy and Tang

(The envelope is slightly wrinkled on both side, as though two people were tugging it back and forth in a fight. It smells of spice and fresh vegetables, a bit of dried cooking oil puddled up on the lower right corner. Clearly, it was written in the kitchen while Pigsy was working. The paper itself seems to have been torn free from a notebook, the blue-lined sheet having been folded several times to fit a standard envelope.)

Hi dear! I hope you’re still doing alright and eating well! It’s only been a few days since we visited you, but I’m already missing you again! Make sure to send lots of letters and don’t forget to call us! Just because you’re off in college doesn’t mean you’ve outgrown your dads, after all! Don’t skip meals and don’t skip sleep! And set aside a little bit of time to study each day! It’s important to spread your focus between different subjects so your brain doesn’t get all clogged up with too much info on one things!

And if anyone bothers you or won’t leave you alone, you make a call as soon as ya can, Y/N! I’ll be up there to straighten everyone out before you can blink, kid! Do you need anything added to your monthly care packages? I know you’ve been making a lot of rice and dumplings, so I added in the ingredients- high quality stuff, too! Use ‘em all up if ya need! I’ll send more, no trouble!

You’ve gotta write back, too! MK is missing you more each day! He keeps tugging on our sleeves and asking to see you, dear! It’s not good for a growing boy like him to be separated from his older sibling for so long, you know! Make a call right when you finish reading, then get down here for a visit- we’ll all appreciate it.

See you soon, kiddo.

(Underneath these sections, in childish scrawl drawn with red crayon, is the writing of someone who is clearly very young. In some places incorrect spelling has been struck out and replaced with the correction, all in a more refined script. Seems Tang was helping them.)

Big sis/bro!! Pigsy and Mister Tang helped me rite write you a letter! They sad said I could help make it for you! I got to drawall the decarayshons decorations! I made sure to put a lot of stars and clouds! When you come and visit, let’s go look at the stars again! Please?

(There’s a slight bulge in the envelope… looks like MK put in some stickers for you.)

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[eosonera]

I wasn't able to find the karaoke version of the song Ren・Ren・Renaissance♪ anywhere online, so I decided to rip it myself! This version here on Tumblr is lower quality, I've uploaded the full CD (2 songs) as high-quality FLACs

here,

along with some bonus art I scanned!

The CD came with the Hetalia Character CD Perfect Guide, packaged in a sort of cardboard display sleeve, which I've scanned (The back had perforation marks so you could get the CD out, which I digitally removed):

Please feel free to share this around/reupload anywhere in case the cop//yrig//ht owners decide to strike this, that's how archivism works best!

@hetalia-music

[lilyofthevalleyys]

ok so here’s how i think the marauders, skittles and valkyries would gift presents (because christmas is coming soon :D)

James - DIY presents that may or may not turn out to be a wreck, but they are very thoughtful. He also spends a long time writing and decorating heartfelt letters (the first time Reg received one he cried (and Sirius too))

Sirius - will also DIY presents with James, but his turns out to be a disaster and so instead he buys and personalises gifts that he knows will be used often and lights up every time he sees them use it

Remus - basically like Molly Weasley. He knits sweaters for them all according to how he knows they will like. And he often throws small quotes on the sleeves and little designs

Peter - he bakes all sorts of goodies for them and package them and he’ll write things on the wrapping as well, maybe a fun memory they shared or a drawing of it.

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Regulus - he will buy things. Expensive things because (unlike me) he’s rich af. However, they are thoughtful things that he heard they needed, such as high quality drawing supplies for Pandora’s art and several quality notebooks for Lily’s journaling.

Pandora - DIY the prettiest things ever, like dreamcatchers, little knick knacks and keychains of things she drew/painted. Her wrapping skills are the best out of all of them as she can wrap the oddly shaped items very well. When they did the ‘wrap the gift nothing like what it is’ challenge, she easily won.

Barty - he also tries his hand at DIY every year, but fails every time and procrastinates them. In the end, he gets them gag/prank gifts that are terribly wrapped. The others all love it though, as much as they tease him about it, and they’ll keep whatever it is.

Evan - like Regulus, he keeps track of what the others say they want and gets them that. So often he buys the more household-like items, such as blankets, pillows, plants, so on and so forth.

Dorcas - She gets them personalised things. Whether it’s books, clothes, keychains etc, she will get them personalised somehow or another. She has several contacts as well, and sometimes she will get a signed copy of a book Regulus, Remus, Lily or Evan wants. And the personalised items are special of course, and the others love them.

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Lily - also keeps a list of what the others would like. Similar to Sirius, she gives the most practical gifts, one that others will use often, such as a fitness watch for James or a motorcycle helmet for Sirius. She also gets Pandora to help her wrap gifts every time, but refuses to let Pandora wrap her own gift. So under the tree (which has piles and piles of gifts), there will be neatly wrapped gifts in the same wrapping paper, and one slightly badly wrapped gift that everyone knows is Pandora’s.

Marlene - will get gag/prank gifts with Barty, and give them first as a joke. Then she’ll bring out actual gifts, mostly things that she knows will be of use. She gets food most of the time, but the food she chooses are amazing and everyone likes them.

Mary - she gets clothing most of the time, things she knows will suit them and they will like, eg sunglasses, shoes, jackets etc. They are easily the fanciest things some of them own. But of course, they will wear it.

[thestrawberryplayroom]

Doll Review #3: Core vs. Budget G3 Draculaura

Hello again everyone! Today I wanted to take a look back and compare some of my Draculaura dolls that I have as G3 continues its run and seemingly comes more and more into its own. Budget lines (also known as 'slim box' dolls) have always seemed to be given this reputation for being 'lesser' or worse quality in comparison to standard or deluxe dolls. I just think that's plum not true! My favorite Barbie Doll growing up was a slim box doll, and I still love her even now. So lets take a look and see how Monster High G3 handles a slim box release.

Right away the main differences come less from the doll itself and more of what she comes with. The packaging is still eye-catching and has the lovely artwork we've come to associate with G3's lineup. Both dolls have a full outfit, a backpack, and some accessories. Much more than the old slim box variant dolls of my day certainly came with! The main add-ons for the base doll seem to be slightly more accessories, an additional clothing piece, and her pet Count Fabulous.

Body-wise, without clothes, the dolls are nigh identical. Same hair, same headband, almost the same pose-ability except for core Draculaura (pictured above) has the waist articulation. Both are the shorter, curvier versions of the G3 sculpt with the same pale pink skin tone, facial printing, etc.

Betcha can't even tell I swapped their bodies here, huh! Both dolls can wear each others clothes just fine too.

Onto clothing, this is really up for debate as to which is the superior outfit for Miss Drac. Core Draculaura comes with patterned shorts, knee high stockings with a ruffle up top, a printed bustier, a sheer long-sleeved undershirt with a bat shaped neck bow, and the addition of a cute caplet with a lenticular print. Budget Draculaura comes with a printed skirt, plain stockings, a lenticular printed bustier with a black bow attached, and a short sleeved, less ornate undershirt. I like aspects of both! I enjoy the caplet and frilled socks of the Core doll, but the skirt and more ornate bustier of the budget doll.

The divide gets bigger here in accessories. The Core Doll's shoes are a simple but cute high heel. She also comes with sunglasses (one of the more fitting G3 characters to have them), backpack, necklace, earrings, a ring, her cellphone, sunblock, a big drink, and a pretzel with holder. Of course, like all Core Dolls, she comes with her pet Count Fabulous who apparently can turn into both a cat and a bat this time around! Her backpack sadly can't fit much in it, so maybe just her cellphone and her sunblock inside, which is a bit disappointing. The Budget Doll has more interesting shoes with a chunky platform. She also comes with a necklace, earrings, a backpack, and a milk carton. While she comes with less, she can actually fit both her milk and sunblock into the backpack, which is nice for both storage and play-ability.

So overall, what do I think? I think that for a budget release, she's pretty great! She still comes with a nice outfit with removable pieces, a few accessories; she can still sit, hold things, and would fit right in with other dolls in both Monster High and other lines! Do I like her more than her Core Doll? I think both have their appeals. Core Draculaura I think is still my favorite, but I'm glad there are other options out there for other doll collectors and children alike to have fun and play! After all, it doesn't matter the size of her box, just how much you love your doll <3 Until next time, take care!

[all-hallows-street]

Guess whose financial mistake arrived early...

I will give more in depth looks later (I have to work to afford such questionable purchases), but a quick individual review of what I got:

Neil Demon Plushy

Not a plush toys collector at all; my closest reference is the IKEA shark. He is heavier than he looks, very sturdy (?) if that makes sense. Doesn't seem like he will deform any time soon. The details are adorable and I don't see any glaring defects.

All Saints Street Hoodie

Surprisingly large for me. I was worried they only had one size made for the Chinese market. I'm 1.7m (5 foot 7) tall for reference and this is still a bit too big for me. Will likely get too small for anyone over 6 feet tall. The quality is good! Very soft. Velvet interior. I don't know much about shirt stamping, but since it's not in the fabric I'm guessing the stamp might start to crack after multiple washes.

All Saints Street Vol. 1-3 Collection

Now this is something I can talk about more. The sleeve was unfortunately damaged in shipping and the books have very minor damage in the spine and vol 2 has a minor case of dog ears. The quality of the paper is great! It is color paper, not glossy one you see in comic book issues, but it's thicker than the black and white you see in manga. Would still make sure to have a dehumidifier if your storing place is not dry. I've already experienced book wrapping and it's painful.

Each volume contains around 80 chapters with one extra chapter not on bilibili. They also contain a message from Lingzi and WSJ's editor, plus all character bios even for ones we never got one (Enrique, Eduardo ans Anthony). And if a Weibo post is correct some might have been updated from the ones online (Axel grew 1 cm in the book bio).

Of course later I'll look over everything to see if there are any significan changes to make a note of. Also it came with this lol.

I have the Alice in Wonderland art somewhere, I'll post it later as well.

All Saints Street Anniversary Playing Cards

The playing card decks from the 6th and the 7th anniversary. As you can see I haven't opened the 7th, but I got the 6th a while ago on AliExpress so I expect them to be similar.

This is something else I can review more in depth, coming from a family that loves playing poker. The quality of the prints is beautiful, however I keep them in the box all the time because the quality of the cards itself is not good!

The cards feel like store bought cardboard; good playing cards are made out of cardboard, but this deck doesn't have the same treatment. They are so fragile, even by just handling them to get the face cards I've already made slight damage to the edges. I wouldn't play any game with them, much less shuffle them. I don't even want to imagine how much they will bend. Also the Crystal card came with damage (the small white spot on the edge) from the store. Pain.

Anyways. I'll frame the face cards because they are so pretty and I want to keep them in the best condition... I don't know what I will do with the rest of the 36 cards. Maybe practice magic tricks? Lol. Before all this I've been working on how to scan all the face cards and post them, but it's been more difficult than expected. If you have ever tried to digitize prints you will know. Once I have them, I'll post them alongside high quality scans.

When it comes to my review of PandaBuy... On one hand it was an excellent service and experience. On the other... I don't even want to reveal how much the shipping was. I wouldn't recommend anyone else do it unless you are stupid with your money (like me), even then

I would advice to do your own research. PandaBuy and all agents to buy from China are definitely better when you buy in bulk. My package was 'only' 2kg. Many people buy over 10kg to make it worth it. I'm already committed so if new volumes come out I will buy them, and maybe also get counterfeit Gucci shoes or something since that's what most people use this agents for...

That's all for now. Feel free to reply or send any questions you have.

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Sometimes I feel like I'm the only person in the world who still remembers and loves CDs. Vinyl records have made a comeback and are now considered cool among certain varieties of hipster and audiophile, but CDs haven't had the same treatment.

And like, to some extent, I kinda understand that. CDs aren't cool. Records are cool. They're big and textured and elegant and they're objectively old enough to feel vintage rather than dated. They're not exactly durable but they make up for their fragility with their other positive qualities, and you could certainly argue that warping and scratches add exactly the kind of character to a record that we've lost with digital music and therefore crave from physical media. A slightly damaged CD pretty much always just becomes totally unplayable.

So I get it. And I'll readily admit that the biggest reason why I like CDs is simply that I grew up with them and have fond memories of them. But I do also think it's objectively true that there are certain positive features unique to CDs. I will never tire of the experience of giving and receiving mix CDs. You can't do that with a record. (I mean, I don't think you can? Not easily, at any rate.) And it's not the same as a playlist! It's not the same. When you make a mix CD, you not only curate the music for the recipient, you burn the disc, you decorate it, you make the sleeve or pick the jewel case and make the paper insert for it, figure out how to wrap/package it. I mean, obviously you don't have to do all of these things, but the opportunity is there for a lot of creativity and love. And in the end the person gets both the physical object as well as being able to make digital copies of the songs on their computer (which also allows them to use those songs in their future mix CDs, continuing the cycle!).

The mix CD is just so unpretentious, wholesome, and kind. It gave the average person unprecedented power over how music was curated and shared. (I mean, of course mix tapes did something similar, and maybe they deserve more credit than I give them, simply because they're from before my time; but I kind of have to assume that CD mixing is a much simpler and more efficient process.) The mix CD creates a loving context for experiencing music. Here, I made this! Special from me, for you! I think context is one of the things which we most desperately miss in this modern age, where we're fed our newest songs by the goddamn algorithm (whether that's Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, or whatever). The mix CD is personal, human, earnest and sweet.

(And yes, to some extent, playlists do this as well, and they have their own advantages. But I think the shareability of playlists, while making it possible for many more people to experience your creation, has ended up discouraging the intimate act of making something just for one other person and instead promotes the idea that what is most desirable is to have your work seen by the greatest possible number of people.)

I started thinking about this because I saw another post talking about the removal of CD/DVD drives from computers and it really does make me sad thinking that this may be the final nail in the coffin of the mix CD. I've had to depend on external disc drives to make my mixes, and I'm sure that for most people, CDs have passed totally out of their awareness.

I'm not saying the mix CD is the end all be all of sharing music. There are already lots of other ways to share music and I would quite like to think that we will continue to invent new ways. But I do find it very sad that the art of the mix CD is dying, and while the mix CD itself may be doomed, I really hope that we don't forget its virtues, and find a way to keep the spirit of the thing alive. Physical object as well as digital copies that can be shared with others, permanent ownership of the music (rather than just streaming/renting), the burning and reading of this object being cheap and accessible, personal touch/high customizability (not being limited simply to song order, a single cover image, and a short description), intimacy. These are what I don't want to lose.