Sister Trip 2026!!

    My sister came out for her vacation again this year. She has been doing this type of trip with her husband now two years in a row. But sadly, this will be her last visit for some time. So this year was a bit shorter than last year and of course she wanted me to take her to Japan! 

As we walked to the main hotel lobby. A view from behind us, the west wing.

 

We left Guam on the 13th evening flight and arrived in Haneda Airport Japan that evening around 10pm. We made it to our shuttle bus for our hotel and arrived at the Hotel JAL City. It was late and a lot of people checking in as well. We found out that there are two buildings for the hotel and we went to the wrong one. So a little walk down the street and our hotel was there in the West Wing. Checked in we searched for the vending machine on our floor and tried to get bottle water. Sadly, they were all out. So luckily the lobby had a drink and or coffee dispensers. We took our drinks and back to the room we went to relax and plan out our next few days.

Early morning view as we walked towards the main lobby.

  

My breakfast. They had good choices!

a bit of our hotel room.

By early morning, we took our breakfast vouchers and had to go back to the main hotel lobby for the breakfast. We even decided to check out the 7/11 store close by. Lots of snacks, food items and blind boxes too! We grabbed some fruit sandwiches, water and chips for later. We relaxed a bit before heading out. 

from the 7/11 store. I was also tasked to get Furukaki for family. LMAO.

I opened the blind box I got from the seven eleven. It's a cute Fuwa Fuwa mascot fuzzy pin key chain. I love the fuzziness of it and you can wear it as a tin pin or hang it off your purse!! It was a nice little surprise to find one box at the store. So after relaxing a bit we headed out for our adventures!! We took a taxi to Shibuya. Because my sister wanted to stop by Mega Donki. We were there early around 9am and spent a few hours in the store. We bought a few small items. Then, made our way to Mcdonalds for a snack since we were still full from breakfast. 

Melon soda and the strawberry Daifuku pie!!

After that we took a taxi to Nakano Broadway. I wanted to have my sister see Mandarake there. We ended up being a bit lost but eventually found our way. We did a bit of shopping on the 1st floor and ended up having my sister get her hair cut too! The barber did a great job and it only cost her about 1400yen or like nine dollars!! 

We just happened upon a Hair Cut place on the 1st floor!!

 

My sister's first time at Mandarake!!

I took some video and also tried to find some of the bag shops for my sister to look at. But ended up just window shopping and checking out the area. So many cute key chains, anime goods, vintage, dolls, and toys. I even stopped by at some of the gacha machines. I got some gachas for the kids. 
 

resold gachas!

One of my favorite spots!! Vintage Dolls!

By the end of the day we were exhausted and it was only around 2pm. So we made our way back to the hotel for the night. We decided to rest up and pack a bit, and called it an early night. By Thursday morning we decided we'd do breakfast, get back to our room. Relax and nap a bit and check out by 11am and catch the shuttle bus back to the airport. We were both in bed by around 9pm. Haha!

Wednesday evening sunset a view from our hotel room window.

 

At Haneda Airport Terminal 3. Godzilla Greeting you!

By Thursday morning, we checked out at 11am, and made our way back to the airport. We spent the day shopping at the airport at most of the shops we went to last year. I did stop in to a camera or gadget shop looking for Fuji Instax film. Sadly, it sold out. We ate at Mos Burger for lunch, and then found a Subway and had sandwiches for dinner. By 8pm we went through TSA and did some more shopping in the terminal. 

Roar!!

 

Camera shop with all those cute mini cams!!

 I found some of those viral 7/11 socks and got them for family and myself!! Haha! By around 10pm our gate area was ready and we made our way onto the plane. It was time to go home!! Definitely a great sister vacay again and we did exactly what we had planned, which was to visit some of the shops and stores from last year and the new thing for my sister was visiting Nakano Broadway!! Another great adventure with my sister!!  

 

Goods from Japan!!

 Above the haul from Japan. Some items for family, friends and myself!! Definitely a fun trip and lots of neat things. I can't wait to use the Kodak Charmera!! More on that one later!

 

I hope you all have a great rest of your October!! Go out there and Live!!

 

Thank you for visiting! ~ ggsdolls 

Randomeness...

     October has begun. So here are some random things...

A dear friend of mine from Canada sent me a box of items she found during her birthday trip and below are some of the most adorable items she gifted me!! Thank you sweet A! 

Some of the cutest gachas and blind boxes all the way from China and Japan!! How sweet is she!! Below, some of the finds from September that I was able to acquire...

 I found 2 of the gashapon fanny packs with panty design. I saw them on IG and just had to get the teal and hot pink panties!! They are just too cute for words! I also wanted to try the 70s Licca chan magnetic shoes and stand on Pichipichi. Sadly, they don't fit her. Ugh! I also found these Babushka bonnets made specifically for your plush dolls. So the whole set was really nice, now to find a plushie to wear one!! Haha! And lastly, the Chie Hosokawa plastic case! More on that further into the post... 

My random basket of plushies on display. I wanted to display my plushies that are not rubber faces for a change. So, this is what I came up with. I love the simplicity of them. Below, my displayed anime girl suitcases as well. I'm just enjoying more of my collections these days. Despite not buying much these days...

Below, I have listed my set of plate and spoon squeaks in my shop! I am hoping to rehome them. Though I love them I figured it was time to let them be enjoyed by someone else. Find them in my shop!! 

Below, the Babushka bonnet on my Rushton plush. I was able to have her wear it. Yippee!! Also, the Chie Hosokawa case. I found out they are actually by Fujiya and held candies, what kind I am unsure of. Still so cool to find this one and add it to my collection. 

My two cases one by Chie H. and the other by Makiko M. Love them both so much! Also Sara and I just did a quick look at Ross at GPO and saw a lot of blind boxes!! Even one with Mikko Illustration toy figures!! Whoa!! 

 I was so tempted to get something. But I was good and just took video and photos of the boxes and their prices. Haha! I'm sure they will be snatched up fast! I did find Sam a birthday gift and a new comforter for my bed.

I hope you all are having a wonderful start to October! One of the best months to enjoy the Halloween season!!

Happy Thrifting!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls 

Wake Me Up...

 ..."when September ends." ~ Green Day

 September is here! So many things happening all at once. My 2nd child had her 2nd baby earlier this month. Tabytha gave birth to her second son. So it has been a really busy household. Haha! This grandma is extra busy! I've put my shop on a short break for now. Only because of all the stuff going on. 

Buying and shipping are both going up in costs, so I've decided not to buy much of anything these days if I can help it. Sadly, no buying means no selling or well perhaps selling off what I do have. Fees to ship off of Guam is also crazy. Buyers have to pay a bit more for duty fees now. Ugh! I swear someone is making lots of money off of us little people for sure!

Anyhow, on to positive things that keep me going...

I recently found online another Dreamland Teapot squeak. Sadly this one has petrified and the squeaker doesn't work anymore. But it is truly a Dreamland squeak with markings. I did a comparison with my other squeak and found out from a fellow collector mine is by Star Mfg., because she has one in its original packaging. This squeak was marked 1963 Dreamland Toys. You can see the ribbed side of the lid. But they both look so nice too. I posted it and it sold immediately. I am glad she will go to a good home.

Star Mfg. on the left and Dreamland on the right.

Next, I found the candy that is featured in Caleb's birthday card from 2025. Cavendish & Harvey made in Germany are confectionery candies in different fruit flavors. I just had to get a small tin of them to honor my sweet Colonal. Haha! 

Also, a quick share of these adorable end tables at Ross Guam. I first saw them in San Antonio, Texas, while on vacay. So they also brought them to Guam's Ross. Trust me I am tempted to get them! They give me Bridgerton vibes for sure!! But where the heck am I putting that! Haha! There were also cute jewelry or trinket boxes in the shape of dollhouse sofas also with similar fabric vibes of Bridgerton!! There were so many styles to choose from. Again, I made sure to stop myself before getting any. LOL

This one above I was super tempted to buy. But I managed to resist. It was a good feeling! Below, I put together my anthropomorphic squeaks together for display on my dresser. I may decide to sell them. We will see... 

I still love them and having them in view makes me happy on the daily! What makes you happy when you wake up?

I hope your September is great and you are able to find some good things! Happy Thrifting friends!

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls

Believe You Can...

 ..."and you are halfway there." ~ Theodore Roosevelt

     It has been a month of finds and getting back to normal since our mini getaway and life moving forward. So, here are some goodies I've found...

Her name is "Her Prettiness" Powder Bubble Bath by Avon 1960s. I just happened upon her while searching for items. I fell in love with her blank face and hairstyle. On the box it says you can color in her eyes and mouth and create her look. The one I found was not opened and still had the original maroon ribbon inside. Sadly, the crayons are missing. But I had decided that instead of painting her face, I will leave her blank. I like her face as is. I did make her a ruffles lace choker with gem as seen below. 

Next, Sara got herself a toy hammock, so I found one for my room as well. I just need to add plushies to it. I love the teal color and how it just pops in this space! It worked great for this corner too of my little room! Below, I got this acrylic stand holder for those anime acrylic or dolly stands from Daiso. Instead I used it for the Pretty Lady paper dolls I made. They are now on my dresser!! Yippee!

Earlier this month I found this lovely Totsy Unopened Pink sheer vintage dolly dress. It fits most 19 - 21 inch dolls. So naturally I had to get it for Alice and sure enough it fits her just right too!! How cute is she below!! 

Than, I received in the mail from Japan this lovely huge vintage plush fawn. So adorable and in lovely condition for its age as well. I have already added it to my shop! She is huge so shipping will have to cost a bit more sadly. 

Last, this adorable Hello Kitty Licca Chan Vacation dolly. These were released over the summer and when I saw her I immediately thought of Pichipichi friend of Licca from the 60s!! Sadly, they are quite expensive to get nowadays, but this Hello Kitty version is way cheaper!! So, I received her safely from Japan and already tried a few of my Club 67 Licca chan retro fashions on her!!

She is just too cute and a great addition to my little dolly collection. Well that's all for now. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead and happy thrifting or dolly hunting my friends!!

Thank you for stopping by! ~ ggsdolls 

Finds From My Trip Etc.

 I wanted to post some of the things I found while on my trip and the things that I found prior to it online...

When we went to Barnes & Nobles in Texas, there was so much I wanted to grab. But instead I got this mini Zoltar fortune teller! Yup, from the movie, "Big" with Tom Hanks. This one lights up and talks, and included 16 fortune cards! I just had to! Haha! Below, the bath bomb from Daiso. The two bath bombs I got had the same miniature tiara inside! Oh well. Still cute!

I had to get this teal fuzzy bear purse also from Daiso! It was calling my name and just look how cute he is too! There were other styles, but this one was the cutest!! Below, this lot of two plastic light up compacts I found online. They look like something from Daiso, but no name on it. Made in China, they light up and are a cute addition to my compact collection.
 

I happened to find another Lotte Pretty Lady gum doll set, unused! So, I listed it just a few days ago and it sold fast! It is now safely on its way to the UAE! Love being able to find things other collectors can enjoy!! Unused too!

Next, another Petier vintage miniature diecast table chair set unopened. I have a loose set, but have always wanted a NRFB set. Yippee!! Adding this set to my miniature diecast furniture collection. Below, I found this lovely carriage brooch from Japan. It was a pin that was given when you bought Ribon Little Girl Manga back in 1957. This adorable brooch is lovely and great together with my little princess jewelry too!

Than, I helped a fellow collector get this lovely Posedoll that was handmade. Too cute! Below, I had to get myself the Zuru Mini Brands record set below. I've seen this set and I believe the Microverse Brand as well. But I love the Rose set more. So had to grab a set. Haha!

Sara and I went to check out the new Gigo Japan arcade inside Donki Guam!! It is in the area that used to be the lounge side of Donki for those that flew into Guam from other countries. But I guess the space ended up not being used. So we are glad Gigo Japan occupied it. 

Lots of great games for people of all ages and the best were the Crane machines! Sara's really good at them so it was definitely fun to try. We had to get a charged card and they were only taking cash at the moment. So we had a good time playing and it was very affordable too!

Welp, that's all for now! It is great to be back home. Lots of rain as of late too. I hope you all have a lovely August! Schools back in session and life goes on!

Happy Thrifting my friends!

Thank you for looking! ~ ggsdolls