It’s been a challenging couple of months for me. After being side-lined by some health issues, I found myself forced to spend weeks in bed unable to sit up long enough to do dolly tasks... the worst thing at the time was not knowing the exact problem, and therefore also not knowing how long it would take to recover, and not being able to even re-schedule the delayed work.
The good and very important news is that we are now fully aware what the problem was, and with exercise and physiotherapy I am now almost entirely mended as if it never was (and I plan very much to keep it this way!).
During the couple of months when I was unable to do my regular doll work which I love and my promised projects, which has been frustrating, I’ve decided to turn this unexpected downtime into a unique opportunity for creativity:
Thanks to the wonders of technology and 3D design tools, I’ve been able to channel my energy into something beautiful. from my bed, into the real world... as a result, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve designed four brand-new doll faces during my recovery!
Each new face is inspired by the very first Menagerie faces, my beloved 1st generation designs. Therefore, these new creations are distinct in their more stylized appearance compared to the more recent 2nd generation faces, which feature more realistic proportions. This gives us two distinct series, which are now both available for the same Menagerie bodies:
The classic Menagerie Classic Series, characterized by its realistic style,
And the Menagerie Egg Series, which embraces a more stylized aesthetic.
I can’t wait to share these new characters with all of you!
I do understand that many of you have been waiting patiently for your standing orders, which were inevitably delayed during this time. I sincerely appreciate your understanding and support! While I work diligently to fulfil those orders, I want to keep the casting and production schedule alive.
So, I’m still going to be hosting a pre-order on October 19th for two bodies: the Natural Girl (1st gen style torso) and the extra jointed and posable (updated) Muse body—the latter of which will be revealed soon.
To this there will be a selection of the older Classic Series faces available, as well as the newly designed Egg series.
The pre-order information will be published here in the coming weeks, and via our newsletter (in case you are not subscribed but wish to be notified once the order commences do subscribe via the email subscription box in the footer at the bottom of this page)
I’m genuinely excited to get back on track, back creating the most beautiful dolls in my ability for you. Please stay tuned for more updates leading up to the pre-order date, and thank you once again for your continued support and enthusiasm. It truly means the world to me!
With love and creativity,
Eli
Let us introduce the new faces below:
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