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Bandai Cure Black mini doll (Futari wa Pretty Cure)
I don't really know if this is a rare item now but the production date according to an online auction house is 2004, the same year the Futari wa Pretty Cure anime was aired. From where I live these dolls were really rare. It is a surprise for me that this doll has glass eyes because commonly I only see painted eyes for Bandai dolls. I think that's what made her unique.
doll Bandai second-hand shopThe Toy Nook
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Takara Licca Chan first generation
I don't know the difference of this doll to the other one, but it has the same no-twist waist and belly button. She came to me in a very bad condition. Her face and body has pen marks, and her hair was so stiff. Just recently found a dress that could fit her features.
doll TAKARA second-hand shopThe Toy Nook
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Takara Licca-chan First Generation
I'm not really knowledgeable with every generation of the Takara Licca-chan. I only know from researching that the first-generation dolls were produced at the year of 1967. Mine has a no-twist waist and belly button. The charm of the first generation for me is her hairstyle and face. The clothes were from the playset of first-generation mama Orie's dressmaking shop.
doll TAKARA second-hand shopThe Toy Nook
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Makoto-Chan Doll Umezu Pro Ansony 1976
One of my rare finds is this doll of the mischievous Makoto-chan. Based on the character created by Kazuo Umezu in the 70's, this unique doll really captured the expressions of the kindergarten Makoto Sawada. Not really sure of his exact production date, but according to a blog this type of Makoto-chan doll was produced by Unsony at the year of 1976 (I'm open for correction). Complete set included a miniature poop, a green insect plush, and his red shoulder bag (mine is not complete). Actually, he's one of my unexpected and amusing purchase from a live selling shop. I've been seeing this doll in the background for days and it seems like no one wants to buy him. His school uniform was turning yellow, doesn't have shorts, and his face are not like any other dolls. I bought him in a cheap price and once he arrived, I gave a make-over he deserves. I made him shorts, washed his clothes, and made him an orange hat to protect his hair. He's one of a kind for me and I'm happy that I got the chance to buy him.
doll Unsony second-hand shopThe Toy Nook
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1977 Koeda-chan tree house
The 1977 Koeda-chan tree house is the first tree house playset in the toy line. A complete set included a swing, a yellow bird and telescope-looking object that you can attach on the top of the tree. There were also yellow furnitures and cute pink cardboard deviders for each room. The 1977 Koeda-chan figures were also different. Their bodies were orange before. Mine is not complete. I also don't have the 1977 figures (hoping I can find one soon). But I'm very happy that I got the very first Koeda-chan tree house that pioneered the charm of the toy line from the 70's to the 2000s.
Playset TAKARA Second-hand shopThe Toy Nook
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Tomy Yukko-chan charm series Yukko fashionable dressmaking shop
The doll was produced by Tomy in the year of 1972. I think the rarest is the cycling Yukko-chan. This is my only playset of Yukko-chan, but I was lucky enough that I purchased the set in a very good condition. The accessories are complete, except for Yukko-chan's original dress (white blouse and orange jumpsuit). The sewing machine is still working after a few repairs and there were no damages even at the case. The set also contains a small pattern booklet and manual. Definitely one of my favorites since I also do doll clothes as a hobby.
doll and playset TOMY second-hand shopThe Toy Nook
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Takara Angel's Garden International School Lilian (Jenny Friend)
AGIS Takara Jenny friends were produced by Takara in the year 1999. Lilian is Jenny's friend from China who dreams of becoming a manga artist. What I love about her is her eyes that resembles a cute anime character. There are fair skinned and dark skinned variations for Lilian.
Doll Takara 2,503 yenThe Toy Nook
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Seiza no Twinkle-chan hamburger shop
Produced by Yumenopro in the 1980's. It features the cute character Twinkle chan in a burger shop.
Miniature playset Yumenopro Twinkle ChanThe Toy Nook