Showing posts with label record player. Show all posts
Showing posts with label record player. Show all posts

Monday, October 27, 2025

A Closer look at My Finds from Japan...

 In a few days it will be Halloween and November not long after! I've been so busy this month with travel, and I am not complaining mind you. Haha! It has been amazing for sure. So I figured I'd make a separate post on things I've found while on my trips.

The items above, I got from the Daiso at Aeon Narita Mall. I found so many cute things! Never easy leaving a Daiso shop empty handed. Of course Halloween cards, a blue tooth speaker that looks like a retro record player, Miku Hatsune coin purse, another applique of a bunny this time, and some acrylic anime girlie card and stand up character.
From the gacha machine at Aeon, I tried to get some cuties like Mikko Illustration figures, and mini plushies, but when I went back, the gachas were sold out and not replenished. Darn! I bought three charms from Patty's Shop, and from the local supermarket store I found Sebon Star lip balm, hair clip and Jewel case!
I will add the lip balm and hair clip to my shop later. The jewel case, was my fave find! It was in the color I wanted too. I saw purple and pink, but only bought the pink and teal. I thought I wouldn't want it, but when I opened up the box... it was just too cute not to add it to my dresser! Haha!

I simply love the coloring. It also came with a heart shaped necklace with the same teal gem on it. Brings out the Sailormoon vibes for me too! LOL! Below, a closer look at the mini record player. I've already charged it. Sadly, it doesn't come with a plug to charge it. You will have to get that separately. Still it is a nice look and great for retro decor or display. There were others in blue, and white, besides the pink, that I got. 

Above, are some of the items I got from this recent trip with my sister. These mini plush bag tags that say, "Rainbow" on the monster and the rainbow man. The shop had them as popular for tourists on the display and specific to Haneda Airport mascots. I got one for Sara and one for myself. The name plates I found at the SoraDonki with our names in Kanji. Sadly, I couldn't find one for Taby. Not even the name Tabitha. Darn!
These gachas I became a bit obsessed with... Seashore Uwakai Pearls. The gacha vending machine was about one thousand yen each pull and they are all random of course. If you get a gray ball that means you will get a special pearl or a set of two pearl jewelry. So I got a few. Haha! I even got one gray ball, it came with a pair of earrings and a necklace!! I even snagged a black pearl bracelet!! Keeper for sure! Below, my Happy Meal toy from McD's a mini world travel booklet. I was hoping I could use it as a journal, but instead it is a magazine style booklet of miniatures in 144 scale of Japan sights. Still a keeper for memories with my sister for sure!
A few of the things I got from the Gacha shop! I gave a few away and kept a few. Hoping to add them to my travel journal! I found Rune Naito acrylic charms!! So happy to see them. I was trying to get a blue one! No dice! But that's okay!

If you recall from my last post I said I found a black bag in a magazine, well, I also found a Hello Kitty purse!! There was one is black and one in white. I got this white one! It comes with a shoulder strap in case you don't want it to be just a hand bag! So cute too! The black one was a makeup case. I decided not to get it just this one.



 It was a lovely journey with my children and with my sister this month. Now, it is time to enjoy Halloween at the end of the week! 

I hope you all have a lovely Halloween! Enjoy!

Thank you for stopping by! ~ ggsdolls 

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Love the Giver More Than The Gift...

 15 more days til' Christmas! Here's what I've found recently...

This adorable rare Macoto Journal or "Free Diary" is in used condition, but just simply lovely. I was very surprised to find it. I love Macoto's artwork and his ladies are always surrounded by flowers. This book will be treasured for sure! One of my favorite finds last month or so. Next, while do my usual searches, I found a MaWaPhil doll with her original tag. This is Little Miss Muffet by Mary Rushton. She is in beautiful condition and her tag is just too cute. One of Mary's earlier works for sure. She is already listed in my shop!




Next, I found this lovely musical record player and coin bank. I added the blue bear decal by Meyercord on the front. Just adorable! Now, to decide if I will keep or sell... Haha! I also won this lot of 2 baby doll fashions via Ebay. One fits my tiny Rushton Baby and I am hoping the other will fit my Sekiguchi baby!




Just having fun with tiny Rushton baby in her walker. She is truly special to me and just had to share... Than, I was able to snag this Rushton Box from Japan. Just look at all the adorable art work on it. This one is definitely an earlier Rushton box because it mostly features plush animals, and only one rubber face. Yup, you guessed it "Chubby Tubby" so probably about 1950s or so. Just look at each of the plushies represented...





Also, I did a few restorations and upcycled this adorable Rushton kitty. I gave her blue eye shadow and eyelashes. She sold in my shop last month and I'm so happy she has a forever home. She is quite unique and still had her original Rushton tag. Then, I restored this lovely curly haired 'Happy' bear for a collector in Japan. Her 2nd time utilizing my service. Thank you dear Satoko! He turned out lovely as well and I'm so please she was happy with him too!



This adorable Sun Rubber, yup you heard me right, Sun Rubber tin baby doll crib! It is a doll bed and if you flip it, a doll rocking bed. I couldn't resist getting it. Mostly for the color and graphics on it. Just too freakin' cute for sure! I believe it fits any of the Sun Rubber squeak dolls perhaps. I have not found any information on it. It sits underneath my pink Christmas tree this year! Eek, so cute!


I also received a care package from one of my dearest friends! Thank you Alvina! I love the Johanna Parker creamer and sugar bowl she sent me. We do get some J. Parker items, but only through Ross on Guam. So they can be hard to find if you don't catch them when Ross stocks up their shelves. LOL So many cute things she sent, like a tin filled with yummy snacks, and lip balm and lotion. I just love everything. I truly appreciate you dear!

Lastly, this adorable artist made rubber face, "Scrappy" bear purse by the talented, Bluu.squeaks on Instagram! I bought one of her purses to go with my blue dress. And just look it is perfect!! The quality and cuteness is just amazing. I love the pompoms most, so colorful too! Can't wait to wear my dress and get out there for photos!!



Bluu has other styles available. Be sure to check her out on Instagram or tiktok! Definitely worth getting and affordable as well!

Hope you've gotten your Christmas shopping started?

Thank you for reading! ~ ggsdolls