Photo Shoot - Puppy Love Barbie

I was told that I would have to give her away, together with the cute little leopard sofa, to my nieces. :((

She came with a life-sized t-shirt - the same one she is wearing - for kids. You can see the box display here. The doll is my first "normal grade" barbie with moveable arm joints, the kind you find in the Pivotal Barbie line.

I actually have a photo-shoot done with a bigger leopard sofa; the model then was Bond Girl.

Photo Shoot - Glamorous Lifestyle on the Gold Leopard Sofa (I)

I eagerly set up a photo shoot session after unboxing the Gold Leopard Sofa. First model was Barbie "Bond Girl". She was the natural candidate for the sofa.







I'm glad I got the scale right. A good sofa or chair will have the 'seat' at kneecap height, this I discovered only recently after years of sitting on chairs and sofas. For Barbie whose legs cannot bend at right angles, it is better to err on the side of caution. Better a larger sofa than a smaller one.

My favourite photo has Barbie lying sensuously on her back with her smooth silky legs showing through the gown. Gotcha!

I Purchased the Gold Leopard Sofa!

That day at Marina Square, I chanced upon a contemporary gift shop, the playful and funky kind selling unconventional gifts like lava lamps, wall clocks and can-drink phones.

What excites me was the toy furniture on display. They are not 1:6 accessories but jewellery boxes in disguise. At $48 per piece after discount, they do not come cheap. But hey, who says the 1:6 hobby is cheap? Digressing. Since they look so intricate (look at the legs and ornament; pillows are included!!), I decided they are worth the price.

The jewellery compartment is well-hidden from sight. I probably have no use for the compartment except to store my 1:6 accessories. Well, let's see, should I hide the bazooka or the various rotting faux leather bags and apparel?

A bit of caveat emptor here. There are chairs/sofas/sofa-beds and they come in a few (near 1:6) scales, but they all cost $48. Which means you probably give the smaller furniture or the not so pretty ones a miss. I had a tough time choosing the scale. Based on experience, I tend to underestimate the scale for 1:6 furniture and my dolls will sit in an awkward position if they choose to sit (not like they have a choice .. lol). The Gold Leopard Sofa I bought is of the largest scale and the most intricate. This time my dolls will sit comfortably. :)

Front:



Back:



Pillow:



Legs:



Ornament:



Open Sesame!



Interior:



PS: The shop's Epitome, for those interested. You find it near the overhead bridge exit to Suntec.