I am guessing that some of you out there are familiar with Pinky Street dolls, made by Baby Sue and Vance Project of Japan since 2003. Pinky Street dolls have a huge, enthusiastic following. At four inches high, they are best suited for 1:18 or 1:12 environments, and have interchangeable parts that you can mix and match to make hip figures with street cred. I first saw them in modern doll house scenes on Altera's blog a few years ago (I miss your posts, Altera!), and I thought they were adorable. You can see them in action on her blog here, here, and here.
To learn all about Pinky Street gals, pinky-street.com is a great resource.
Now, I am generally not a doll person...my scenes are usually uninhabited. But, when I saw two Pinky Street dolls in the Kinokuniya book store in Los Angeles in March, I bought two! They were $10 each, and had some charm. I finally got around to taking them out of their packages for their maiden voyage to the Kaleidoscope House.
Introducing...
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I set up a few different scenes with 1:12 and 1:18 scale pieces to see what might work best. I think 1:18 is a better scale...these are petite gals!
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| The Pinky girls split! |
Credits: Diner benches and clear side table cube are by AG Minis; kidney shaped table is Ryan's Room; green chairs are Creative Playthings; rabbit head is a Christmas ornament from Anthropologie; planter is Manor House Miniatures; plant is Playmobil; flooring is origami paper; pillow is by Megan of Modern Mini Houses; coffee table is made of two kitchen stools by brinca dada, turned on their sides; guitar is Nodamegakki. Accessories are AG Minis and Lilu Shop on Etsy.
The time it took me: 32 minutes for all the set ups
vaya , yo no conocia esos muñecos, son muy curiosos , gracias por compartirlo
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Mari
Son muy lindo y divertido. Y asequible!
DeleteI agree the 1/16 scale works better. I've gotta ask, What kind of animal is that on the wall? It sort of looks like a cross between a rabbit and a donkey.
ReplyDeleteHa! I think is is a Ronkey or a Dabbit! Definitely a combo!
DeleteSuch a clever idea for the coffee table! Neat.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I love looking at things a different way.
DeleteThe Pinky St. folks were really cute, yet I couldnt help looking at those two cool coffee tables also!
ReplyDeleteThanks! They are chairs used for a coffee table. I like to flip things around when I can ;)
DeleteAh Ha! I have seen these on flickr and did not know what they were. Thanks for the introduction, CM
ReplyDeleteNo problem -- that Pinky site will tell you a lot more too.
DeleteThe 1:18 scale is definitely better. I've been debating decorating my KHouse entirely in 1:18 since some of the rooms are a tad to small for 1:12. One of these days.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a big doll fan, but I have to say, these Pinky Street dolls are pretty stinkin' cute. I might have to pick some up for my kids (okay me). Thanks for the info. I didn't know they'd been around for so long. Love the rabbit head. :D
Yup, definitely better in 1:16 or 1:18. They ARE really clever and cute, and so affordable. There are no stores nearby that carry them, so I think I am safe...for now. :)
DeleteI hit up ebay and found a store that was selling some for $7.50 -$10. I bought 5. I tried to buy the ones with pants and longer skirts, but I ended up with one that kinda looks like she has a certain finger on display:
Deletehttp://www.angelesque.co.uk/products/pinky-street-dolls/pinky-01/
Kinda looked like she was contemplating in the picture, but not so much IRL. I won't be letting my daughter play with that one. :P
Beware the Pinkys! They are like chips....can't have just two.....
ReplyDeleteTee-hee...! I can see how that would happen!
DeleteI love the dolls, I have never seen them before, thanks for sharing and letting me know ;) Hannah
ReplyDeleteThey are cute! I clicked on the link only to stare baffled at the Chinese letters. That was a first!
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