New Monday

This is the new revamped version of Monday. Monday has always been one of my fave Smarties which is why I took her out a lot. After a while, I felt that the design could do with a tweak but involved starting from scratch - nearly.

We took a vinyl cast of her head and electroplated it to make another mold. The new mold shrinks ever so slightly in a non-uniform manner. Now that we have a smaller head, we then do another face design and electroplate it to make the paint stencil masks.

The new design gives Monday a slightly mature appearance. Areas we focused tweaks on are her eyelashes which are notably larger.

I'm going to leave the customer photos of the previous version of Monday on this page.

Thank god it's Friday? or Thank god it's Monday?

What day of the week do you dislike the most?
I ask folks this question from time to time and more often than not, the reply is usually "Monday."
When asked the reason why, most would say "because I have to go back to work / school."
Typical answer yet interesting. If one dislikes Monday because of work or school then why do they continue to go back every Monday?

Folks who answer "Monday" are probably in the wrong job or studying the wrong thing and should look for something that enables them to enjoy Mondays - and every other day for that matter. Those who genuinely enjoy work or school probably won't give "Work or School" as the reason why they dislike Monday.

Starting the week off by disliking going back to work or school will only make you dislike Mondays more. The negative energy that you yourself generate will only help bury you deeper into the rut that you are in.

Monday is a reminder to look forward to each and every day we have left and if Monday is a true cause for being down in the dumps then see it as a sign to do something about it. Start doing the milk rounds (looking for a new job) or looking to study something that truly interests you. Nobody is going to knock on your door out of the blue to drag you out of the rut - no matter how long you wait.

As for me - I think you can tell that I love Monday ;-)

About the Monday sculpt

The sculpt used for this character is simply called the "Monday Sculpt" which is influenced by the vintage/classic porcelain aesthetic. Monday was supposed to be introduced as an April Fools but we didn't get to finish on time - but just like an April Fools - she stirred up a lot of reactions both yays and nays just as keikaku (note: "keikaku" means plan)

I believe that Monday will bring much value to Smart Doll in the same way that Semi-real did.

ABOUT COCOA SKIN

Soft vinyl, while a wonderful material, is prone to scuff marks. While these are almost invisible on Cinnamon or Tea skin tones, they can be more noticeable on Cocoa. To address this, we provide a free Melamine sponge upon request with your order. Include a note in the order field requesting the "free melamine sponge."

When removing scuff marks, gently buff the surface with the sponge in a circular motion. If the scuff is on the face, take extra care to avoid disturbing the makeup. The process may leave a bit of sponge residue, but it's easily brushed off. Following these steps, scuffs will either vanish or become significantly less apparent.

Please be aware that due to the slush casting process, minor blemishes can occur, which might be more visible on the Cocoa skin tone. If you anticipate this as a potential issue, we recommend considering this factor before purchasing.

ABOUT TAKING PHOTOS

We often hear feedback suggesting that our cocoa skin tone dolls pose a challenge to photograph. For those finding it difficult, consider researching photography techniques or trying out camera apps that offer adjustable exposure settings.

It's worth noting that this advice isn't exclusive to cocoa dolls - it can equally apply to our cinnamon skin tones, where overexposure can be a concern. A slight adjustment of exposure settings (and willingness to learn) can go a long way in getting the perfect shot.

仕様について

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