Mini Brands Fashion Capsules

Two of the four Mini Brands Fashion capsules that I've purchased (thus far)

After receiving an assortment of Mini Brands Fashions (minus the capsules) as a birthday gift, I became a little obsessed and purchased four additional capsules and an assortment of loose items offered in an eBay auction. The element of surprise, but knowing that the contents of each capsule would contain something I like, and hopefully not a duplicate, fueled the obsession. The capsules are from series 3 and 4.

Each capsule in the Mini Brands Fashion series contains two surprise packages. The following images are the contents of the first two Series 3 capsules:

A gold atomizer-shaped shoulder bag, a designer-style silk scarf, pink shoes with square cutouts, and a gold charm bracelet (or necklace) were in two packages in the first Series 3 capsule.

The atomizer-shaped purse was in one package. The other items shown above were in the second package. The first two capsules were ordered from an Amazon seller who offered the two for $13.99. They retail for $9.99, so I thought that was a good price, and shipping was free because I purchased other items that qualified for free shipping. 

These items were in the two packages of capsule 2 from Series 3: a blue quilted shoulder bag, white high-top sneakers with a black-and-white side "swoosh" design, faux lipstick, and a silver necklace.

The blue shoulder bag was packaged alone. The other items shown above were in the second package in this capsule.

A red velour purse, red stacked-heel open-toe shoes, a gold-tone necklace with red faux gemstones, and matching earrings were in two packages from a Series 4 capsule.

The red purse was in one package; the other items were in the second package in my 3rd Mini Brands Fashion capsule purchase.

These items from Series 4 were in my 4th Mini Brands capsule purchase: faux lipstick and perfume, white knee-high cushiony boots, and a peach shoulder bag. (The shoulder bag was in one package; the other items were in the second package in this capsule.)

While shopping at Walmart, I checked the toy department, found the Mini Brands display, rummaged through the assorted capsules, and luckily found one fashion capsule, the contents of which are in the picture above.   

So far, I have been fortunate not to purchase any duplicate items, but my obsession did not end with these four capsule purchases.

An eBay Find

I found this assortment of Mini Brands Fashion (MF) items in an eBay auction. These items are from different Mini Brands Fashion series. The tan boots and fringe purse are from Series 3. All other items are from earlier MF series.

Grouped items from the eBay purchase were photographed:

It was the tan knee-high boots that influenced this eBay purchase. The two stylish shoulder bags were an added plus. The sunglasses were included with this purchase, along with the items in the next three pictures.

Two MF image cards and a Chihuahua

A bottle of lotion, two makeup brushes, and a compact

This is a close-up of a bottle of faux lotion with the top removed.

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These four dolls wear Mini Brands Fashion accessories that were either part of my birthday present or my purchases.

Elara holds a quilted blue shoulder bag.

Fanah copped two silver lamé items: a shoulder bag and silver ankle boots.

The tan fringe purse and tan boots pair well with Nichelle's cold-weather attire. (I didn't have trouble putting the boots on or removing them.)

Barbie Fashionistas #6 Party Glam Desireé holds a pink lamé purse and wears fashionable white knee-high boots.

I am looking forward to accessorizing other dolls with these Mini Brands Fashion accessories! 

BTW: I've ordered a 5th MF capsule that will arrive soon. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it doesn't duplicate what I already have.

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Connie Carter

Poppy Parker clones

Two new Poppy Parker clones wearing only black high-heeled shoes arrived in late June. They use the same head sculpt as the doll I named Piper Parker, but because of their different hair colors, I've given them a new name: Connie Carter, inspired by the name another collector gave his dolls. 

I dressed them as shown above, swapping out the black shoes the doll on the left arrived wearing with a pair of black slingbacks that came with the fashion she now wears. She holds a shoulder bag from my Mini Brands fashion birthday gift case.

They posed for a close-up photo that highlights their arched eyebrows and dark lip color, which I like better than the original doll's lip color.

This side-by-side photo confirms that they use the same head sculpt as Piper.

Initially, I thought their head sculpts differed from Piper Parker's, but after placing them side by side, I see they are the same. The arched eyebrows of the new girls give them a different look. Piper's bangs hide her curved eyebrows. The Connies' darker lip color enhances their appearance, as well. 

These bang-less dolls (that arrived before Piper) use the same head sculpt as the others. Without bangs, their curved eyebrows are better visible.

The newest dolls (Connie Carter) were sold with a vast choice of hair colors and skin tones. I ordered from this link, which might not work after the dolls are sold out or by the time this post is published. 
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Studio XOXO! Basix Dolls

Studio XOXO! Basix Midnight Fire Fanah and Jacques

In May, I ordered my first two Studio XOXO! Basix dolls, Midnight Fire Fanah and Jacques. Designed by CJ Starz, the dolls were sold nude. I dressed them as shown next.

Fanah wears a "wet look" orange dress and a pair of silver Mini Brands Fashion boots. Jaques, who has a broader body than most male fashion dolls, wears an ensemble designed to fit his body type.

The lovely Fanah is shown in a close-up.

Fanah is a 12-inch slim-bodied fashion doll with multiple points of articulation. She has fiery red straight-rooted hair that extends to her upper thighs. Her painted eyes are hazel. She arrived with slightly parted lips and painted teeth. I painted over the teeth to give a closed-mouth appearance. Two extra pairs of hands and extra feet were included.

The oh-so handsome Jacques poses for a close-up.

Jacques is a very handsome 13-1/2-inch-tall articulated male with a muscular build, brown-painted hair, painted-hazel eyes, a closed mouth, full lips, and pale lip color.

Midnight Araxá (Raven)

In June, Araxá arrived. Also sold nude, like Fanah, she is multiarticulated and has two extra sets of hands and extra feet. 

Araxá and Fanah have the same body type.

Midnight Araxá with raven hair is a 12-inch multiarticulated fashion doll. Her long, straight, rooted hair extends to her thighs. She has painted blue eyes with painted upper and lower eyelashes and silver eyeshadow. She has slightly parted lips with red lip color.

The lovely Araxá is seen in a close-up

Araxá was initially dressed in a black "wet look" dress with black knee-high boots. 

Shortly after dressing Araxá in a black dress, she and bestie Fanah decided to swap clothes, as illustrated next.

The ladies swapped clothes and took the following "selfie". 

After the lovely ladies took this selfie, they posed with Jaques.

Studio XOXO! Midnight Fire Fanah, Jacques, and Midnight Araxá (Raven) in a close-up

A full-length view illustrates how well they display together.

Fanah, Jacques, and Araxá visited Paris, France, and took this human-led AI photo.

As a side note, these dolls are in the last routine installation at the Virtual Black Doll Museum.

Related Link

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