#Ooak Barbie

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The Birds (1963) Tippi Hedren Barbie by me and @depoteka !

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"This Barbie can get you anything you desire..."

And here's the latest Endless sibling I decided to make for my figure collection: Desire of the Endless!

They were a real challenge to make! I taught myself several new techniques for this doll, including my new favorite-- real eyelashes!

See HERE for Death of the Endless doll

See HERE for Dream of the Endless/Morpheus doll

"Before" photo and tags under the cut:

(picking a base doll was one heck of a challenge)

(Fun fact: that's the same face mold as Dream's base doll)

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Inspiring Women: Rumiko Takahashi

New custom doll is here! I'm sure we all know about the Mattel Barbie Inspiring Women doll line, right? Well, I took it upon myself to create one of my own because I'm sure Mattel will never make one lol. Click here for behind the scenes on how I made this doll!

I opted to create an Inspiring Woman Barbie based off Rumiko Takahashi, the Japanese manga artist who created my all-time favorite manga and anime, Inuyasha. But that isn't the sole reason she's deserving of this title. Yes, that creation got me into all things Japan and introduced me to the entire anime genre, but this mangaka has excelled in her career for 45 years - a profession that has been primarily male-dominated since its inception.

I also created a box for her designed after the official Mattel Inspiring Women boxes. The outfit she's wearing is inspired by the one she wore during the 2023 knighthood honor she received. Accessories include her most recent book, Rumiko Takahashi: Colors 1978-2024, as well as her 35th anniversary book that comes with removable genuine sketches, plus the first volume of the Inuyasha manga (original Japanese version). The doll I used was the Asian sister of Ariel from the live action Little Mermaid, but I cut her hair and styled it differently, painted some age lines on her face, removed her pink eyeshadow, and gave her some glasses. I also gave her a curvy body with the same articulation that dolls in this series have - movement at the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, and knee. Because I'm that much of a perfectionist. :D

Doll in the Inspiring Women box. The scene behind her is an actual photo of Rumiko Takahashi's studio.

Back of the box, all made by me based on actual Inspiring Women boxes.

Fun facts: Takahashi has never been married, and she has stated in interviews that she doesn't plan to. In addition, she works with women exclusively as she writes and creates. She has specifically said that she wouldn't hire a male assistant because he would be "troublesome." She prefers the atmosphere of a studio of women working together without distraction. Her work stands out among other shonen pieces because of its creativity, complex characters, and nuanced romances. Her woman and girl characters are never accessories to the guy hero, which was often the case in early shonen stories, especially. Takahashi often likes to implement strong, independent, multi-facetted female characters in leading roles into her stories. Talk about girl power!

Now for more information as to why she's so deserving of having her own doll in my collection. :D Strap in, because this post is a doozy!

BIO: Rumiko Takahashi (born Oct. 10, 1957) is the best-selling female comic artist of all time, selling more than 170 million copies of her work in Japan alone, and one of the names by which to reckon the evolution of anime. She is one of the wealthiest women in Japan, all of her longer running manga have become TV series, and nearly everything she has written has been adapted into animation (OVA or TV). Perhaps more importantly, her influence and the nature of her series since 1980 have been cited as large contributors to the perception and acceptance of anime as a medium today.

Rumiko with her new Colors book. Outfit inspired by the one she wore when receiving her knighthood.

All of Takahashi’s work has become popular throughout the world, and with more than 20 years of publishing her manga art, she earned the title of The Princess of Manga.

Takahashi's professional career began in 1978 when she was a university student. That year, she worked on her first full-length series entitled Urusei Yatsura. It became one of the most loved manga and anime comedies in Japan. In 1980, when she began to publish regularly, she began her second major series, Maison Ikkoku. This series is now considered to be one of the all-time best manga romances.

As her stories appeared and attracted many fans, Takahashi grew in popularity as an artist while improving her writing and artistic abilities. In 1987, a huge year for her career success, three of her most well-known stories ended and she began work on Ranma ½. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ½ and its anime adaptation are cited as some of the first of their mediums to have become popular in the United States. While publishing Ranma ½, Takahashi was hospitalized several times for peritonitis. But even during her second hospital stay, the series did not stop.

35th anniversary book has removable sketches - real photos actually drawn by the artist. The background is an actual photo of her basement (note all her figures!)

During the latter half of the 1990s, Takahashi began her fourth major work, Inuyasha. With this series, Takahashi is also often said to be the first woman to successfully set foot in the Shōnen genre and leave a lasting impact on it. To date, Inuyasha is her longest-running series, ending in 2008. In 2020, it received a sequel series titled Yashahime: Princess Half Demon.

In the basement library (actually in her home) with the first volume of the Inuyasha manga.

On July 30, 2008, Takahashi noted her 30th anniversary as a mangaka, and on July 8, 2009, during Shonen Sunday's 50th anniversary celebration, characters from three of her most popular series (Urusei Yatsura, Ranma ½, and Inuyasha) joined together in a short crossover to welcome everyone to the celebratory milestone. That same year, VIZ Media, one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, announced the launch of a brand new imprint, Shonen Sunday, featuring the works of some of the top shonen manga creators in the world today. Takahashi's series RIN-NE was the first to be featured in the new imprint, and was the first manga novel ever to be published simultaneously in Japan and North America.

In her studio showing off genuine sketches. Featured here: Featured here: Lum from Urusei Yatsura, the Tendo house from Ranma 1/2, and Inuyasha character heights. This outfit is inspired by the one she wore at the Rumic World 30th anniversary ribbon-cutting.

Early in her career, Takahashi expressed that though she doesn't write love stories often, she loves a good love story. While none of her works are straightforward romances, many of her works early and later on have compelling romance subplots that are integral to the characters and world. Her works like Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2 are known for their romances. Takahashi's romances are varied, and they are trendsetting. They set the standard for popular romance tropes like slow-burn romances and love triangles. The love triangle between Kagome, Kikyo, and Inuyasha is one of the most iconic in all anime.

In her studio showing off genuine sketches. Featured here: Ranma from Ranma 1/2, Lum from Urusei Yatsura, and Mao and Kiba from Mao.

In her studio showing off genuine sketches. Featured here: Yashahime, Inuyasha 20th anniversary, and Inuyasha, Kagome, and Moroha.

Outfit inspired by the one worn during the Rumic World 30th anniversary ribbon cutting.

HONORS: * Takahashi won the New Comic Artist Award in 1978. * Winner of the 1994 Inkpot Award at The San Diego Comic Con in America. *In 2016, ComicsAlliance listed Takahashi as one of 12 women cartoonists deserving of lifetime achievement recognition, stating that "any one of her projects would be the career highlight of another talent." In 2017, Takahashi was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame as part of the 2016 class. *In July 2018, Takahashi was inducted into the Eisner Hall of Fame. She was previously nominated for entry in 2014, 2016 and 2017. *In January 2019, Takahashi won the grand prize at the prestigious Angouleme International Comics Festival in France, becoming the second woman and second Japanese manga artist to win the award at the festival. * In 2020, Takahashi was awarded Japan's Medal with Purple Ribbon. First awarded in 1955, this honor is awarded to individuals who have contributed to academic and artistic developments, improvements, and accomplishments. * Takahashi was inducted into the Harvey Awards Hall of Fame in October 2021. The Harvey Awards are one of the comic industry's oldest and most prestigious awards. Recognizing outstanding achievement in multiple categories, the Harvey's have been a fixture of the comic industry since 1988. * In April 2023, Takahashi was conferred the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government. She is the first female mangaka to receive this honor.

Books: 35th anniversary (with removable genuine sketches inside), Colors: 1978-2024, and volume 1 of the Inuyasha manga.

Genuine sketches, all fit inside the 35th anniversary book.

Source photos (first is from being bestowed a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, second is from the Rumic World 30th anniversary ribbon cutting in 2008):

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I have officially made a 90s style Kate McKinnon Weird Barbie (first outfit). Still disappointed we're only getting her 2nd/cleaned up and styled look for the official Weird Barbie. She now just needs an oversized or baby doll dress. I stan Weird Barbie.

[i-am-doll-p4rts]

I managed to finish my Catalyst Barbie in time for Melizande's birthday! Her dress is an up-cycled shirt that belonged to a goth musician friend, so it seemed perfect to repurpose it for Tressa. I beaded the gown and it took about three days?? But yeah, I really wanted to make a doll of the doll of Apex!!

[nymphodisiac]

Travelling with Ivy (Rapunzel head + mtm curvy barbie body)

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Miss Thang herself! Ugh! So much fun. This girl came about from pure FRUSTRATION! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Sooooooo I have an overdue commission slot that I have to complete already. My poor patron has waited far too long and I feel so uncomfortable making someone wait just because my life be “lifing”….. that being said I’ve ran into a little bit of a block with fashion dolls. I paint all manner of dolls but my most common patron would be the BJD collector. I felt a little clunky painting the fashion doll in question so I decided to take a mini break and paint one of my MANY fashion dolls set for a re-repaint.

This “Kira” sculpt was one of the fashionistas, she originally had blue lips! I’m drawn to her Afro and blatant mixture of African American and Asian qualities. I think I got her and repainted her eyes very fast, ended up redressing her one day and HATED the eyes lol 😂 I do this often, this is why I re-repaint allot.

That being said, this was really hard, trying to refashion the way I paint to once again accommodate this scale is a task. I painted this girl in a couple days…… slow movements and intentional brush strokes. For her I wanted her to feel like a fashion doll for fashion dolls sake. This aesthetic requires this nice blend of “fake” cartoony and a pinch of real… but only just a pinch.

I don’t feel like I’ve mastered this style at all, I will have to practice more before I’m happy. I will say I do like where I’m headed however. This girl is on a Poppy Parker body btw, I feel like it amps things up a little more, I adore this body, it’s my favorite Integrity Toys body of all time!!!!

She doesn’t have a name yet, I’ve just been calling her “Miss Thang” for a week or so 🤣 that might end up sticking if I’m not careful…..

[amethyst-labyrinth]

So went to a doll show today and got this OOAK CATS Barbie!

I don’t think she’s meant to be anyone from the musical, but she dose remind of both Bomba and Demeter with a touch of Macavity thrown in. Any ideas on what I should call here other than Barbie

[multifander-is-very-crafty]

Next project: a Barbie doll inspired by the one and only Eden Golan!

I haven’t even started the design for the dress yet, nor have I purchased the doll… but I’m already excited to get to work!

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Loba and her things

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Update on Project Stex! Making progress (WIP).

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"This Barbie is the anthropomorphic personification of Death!"

Once again, since official Sandman figures are expensive to find, I've made my own! Behold, Death of the Endless Barbie!

I took inspiration from both the show and the comic. My goal was to get the feel of the character right, rather than going for a strict likeness (since that would be difficult given the Barbies I could find on a budget). I redid her makeup, restyled her hair, and made the ankh necklace.

For my custom Dream of the Endless Ken, see [here].

"Before" photo under the cut:

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Another late post, but here is my current doll diorama on display! Same scene, but a few less dolls this year lol. This time it features my two "Barbie on a Budget" Haunted Beauty dolls (ghost and vampire), plus two witches (I always tend to use that redheaded one lol). I do intend to tackle the Haunted Beauty zombie at some point; I just have to figure out how exactly I want to go about it, and if I want her to have old/dirty clothes or do a different approach. :D And of course, my famous little jars of various potion ingredients are included! I love those things!

"Barbie on a Budget" vampire inspired by the Haunted Beauty doll:

"Barbie on a Budget" ghost inspired by the Haunted Beauty doll:

Why yes, she is enjoying her goblet of blood :D

Mini apothecary jars and other witch items like books, candles, etc.:

Finally got my cauldron the way I wanted - with the green liquid! :D

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Weird Barbie's Weird Girlfriend is finished. Her backstory is that a kid gave one of her Barbies this crazy makeover after going to a pride parade with her two moms. I had a lot of fun making her and I think she turned out lovely. For context I used a Barbie I was very middle of the road on (kinda hated her hair style) and Fabric Markers for this.

[i-am-doll-p4rts]

Loba's finally finished!

I made everything save for the fur stole (12charliej-4 on ebay) and boots (ArtimesFashionDoll on etsy). Otherwise, the white fabric was left over costume fabric from the 90s and the white trim was leftover from my grandmother's wedding dress (there is a giant pile of old fabric and trim in my house). The thigh highs were fabric from thelovelyfabricshop on etsy and the black trim was vintage dyed to match it. I have a second outfit for her, but plan on making more for sure. If I were to do her again (and I intend to) I know what I would do differently, but I am still in awe of how good she came out! I still plan on doing Kaleb, Lifeline, Ashleigh, and Cat but Loba was by far the most involved (rerooting all of her long hair mainly), so I'm hoping the rest of them will be easier. lol

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Made her during a mental breakdown