Sea mail Arrives...

 Finally, my two boxes from Japan have arrived. They had left Kawasaki, Japan on August 28. 2020, and arrived in today's mail November 3, 2020. That's about 10 weeks and 4 days later. I know Sea Mail is suppose to take long as it travels by boat. But, generally speaking, that's about a month. Even USPS's Parcel Select takes that amount of time. But, over 2 months? And Japan is not as far away as Hawaii is to Guam!! LOL Oh my goodnesss... After I went early to vote today, I went up to check the mail and sure enough the boxes were there. Well, I guess I better get used to this new norm... double ugh!

 So, here is what made it to me...

 I found this lovely vintage frosted fur kit unopened via Japan. The kit includes all that you need to make the lovely shaggy dog in red. It even comes with the chain collar and brush. Just look at the accessories, and I love the example on the front cover. How cool is that?!! Next, I won this lovely rubber doll lady in red dress sitting from Yahoo Japan. She needed a bit of a touch up and I will be adding her to my shop soon. So be checking my Etsy shop often, as many of these items will be up for grabs!!

I was able to get my friend to buy this vintage Columbia toy plush pink and white lamb. I've seen her via Ebay before and she is so adorable and small. In lovely condition, I didn't need to wash her. She is lovely as is. I may keep her. It is getting harder and harder to get plushies with rubber faces for cheap any more... Sadly, it's just getting ridiculous... 

These ceramic coin bank pig and monkey heads will be added to my Etsy shop too! I thought they were quite unique and adorable too. I also found this lovely ceramic deer, that is also a coin bank from the same online shop as the pig and monkey. I thought it was a fawn, but it's a stag with his hooves growing in. I added a blue satin bow to him. Love his eyes and he is also quite unique from the usual sought after deer.

Next, I also found this lovely Pearl doll Mermaid. I had actually tried bidding on one last year and lost the bidding frenzy on Yahoo Japan. To my surprise, while doing my usual searches, I found one from a shop and got my friend to buy her for me. She arrived safely, and I love the little details on her. She is actually a Princess Mermaid with her tiara and gold netting veil. She holds a pearl and I love the way they made her tail. She sits atop a sea shell and is great for display. I will be adding her to my Etsy shop soon as well.

 

 

 

Then, I adopted this cutie from Australia! Sadly, he took a month to get to me also. I had ordered him and he was sent to me. But after two weeks, the seller had messaged me that he was returned and that Guam had refused to accept it. So, I had to buy him again and sent him to my son in the States. I'm so confused as to why Guam didn't accept the box? Another thing I guess, I need to get used too? Guam not accepting mail from Australia? Weird... Cause, I got 2 items last month from Australia and they made it to me with no issues... Oh well. He arrived in lovely condition with very minor issues. I did add the pink fur hair, since his original hair was missing. He's so cute beside his copycat rubber version! I can't keep both, decisions, decisions... Haha!

Early last week, I won this sad cutie via Ebay. She was marked by the previous owner in blue permanent ink. I tried to take it off with Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, nope. I know I will have to use Oxy 10 instead and it will take a few weeks to get it off. So, because I was in a rush and didn't want to wait. I decided to paint over the markings, and here she is... I may keep her! I also received another Perfekta platinum doll I bought via Ebay. My last one, I keep telling myself. Haha! I will keep them for now or I may let go the others and just keep one or two...

Over the weekend, I received this sad vintage Gund or Knickerbocker orange sad bear. The seller on Ebay stated it was musty smelling, so I washed him. He was actually in great condition. No tag, but he does have the markings on his neck, "60s Gund" Not sure? The threads are blocking the letters. But, who can resist this sad baby and in orange too! A commission below, I'm just glad they are on their way to their new Mommy! They are little squeaks boy dolls made by Sanrio late 70s, I believe. Next, I receive my purchases from Comickitsch on IG. I bought two of her adorable art works in their colored frames, and she even added a few goodies for me. I love them all, thank you sis!!

Then, I found this lovely Rune type soft vinyl rubber Mermaid doll with pink hair. She is in lovely condition for her age and will be added to my Etsy shop as well. I believe she is made by Sekiguchi or Iwai? Not for sure. Last, I finally figured out what to do with my bottle doll from Japan. I decided to make her into a doll with a body. I bought arms and this lovely 1950s Barbie made dress. I then, found her some plastic legs. Sacrificing a Kogei Musical doll. Tee hee! Now, to wait for a few more additions to her. More on her later...

 Be safe and well!!

Thank you for stopping by! ~ ggsdolls

Awesome-ness...

...finds in this week...

I recently found this lovely vintage possibly, Sankyo or Ladymate music box via a Japan online shop. I think the cute puffy decal of a Princess holding onto her Prince was just dreamy. Especially with a silhouette of their castle in the distance. The seller mentioned it wasn't working. But when I took a look, it was working and just a bit slow, but still played beautifully. Unfortunately, I don't know the song, but it is definitely a Japanese ballad. I cleaned up the lid as best I could with soap and water, ever so carefully, not to wipe away the image of the castle. I have already added this beauty to my Etsy shop.

In the same box, I also received these loose vintage finger puppets. I have always wanted the bunny and dog. So, it was amazing to find them, even if they are loose. They will be added to my growing collection of finger puppets. I was also able to find these vintage cuties to add to my shop, another Jill The Wonder Foam Paper Doll set in a 12 inch version, a vintage Valentine Novelty Pixie ornament, still MIP, and a loose cute little Bisque German doll. Which I added a little fashion jumper on her. These goodies are listed now in my Etsy shop.

From my usual searches, I found this adorable Kitty in a boot squeak toy! He is just like the ceramic version of the same style. This is also made in Japan. It doesn't say whether it is by Iwai or Ninohira, just the words, "Made in Japan". He is just too freakin' cute. I may add some fur to him. I will be keeping him. Next, I also found this lovely vintage gold plated new/old stock fish brooches on card. I actually had it as a favorite for 2 months, and decided I'd get them. I love their shiny pastel colors. There is even rose gold, before rose gold was even a color!! Haha! I love the underwater art on the card too.

Then, I also found these lovely pastel plastic coasters or bridge containers. I was thinking of using them like stands for some of my ceramics, needing a boost to showcase them in my cabinet or maybe to hold some beads? They were unique and I like their colors. I found this Spartus Black Cat Clock, it works, but is missing its tail and one of its hands. The seller did add a set of hands, that you could replace with the old one with. I may add it to the shop, since I don't have the wall space.

Next, I found this lovely vintage wooden stroller. I really loved the blue and pink color combo, and knew that when I received it, I could add a cute animal decal to it to make it look like those super cute nursery Meyercord decaled toys! And, it was perfect with my little "Herohero" baby doll too! What do you think? Last, I finally found this lovely Rushton plush crazy eyed Bunny Girl in a pink sheer dress. Yay! She is about 24 inches tall from tips of her toes to her ears. I am just in love with her! Though Sara thinks, she looks crazy. Haha! I wipes her down, and brushed her plush. She didn't have to be washed, which was perfect, Yay! Even the satin on her ears are in lovely condition. I added some satin pink ribbons to her shoes, and a blue satin ribbon to her dress. Along with some paper flowers to her ears, in the last photo. Be safe and well!!

Thanks for reading my blog post! ~ ggsdolls