Week 5 - Back to School Storm

In light of the recent publication of the lovely Red Riding Storm of Series 5, I thought that I would concentrate on Series 3's Back to School Storm this week. I feel that she is overlooked somewhat when looking at all the variations of Storm. She hasn't really got a very explicitly 'goth' look with her white hair and blue make-up.

However, there are a lot of positives about this girl. I for one think that she is one of the more unusual looking dolls with her dazzling white hair. On a sunny day she looks absolutely stunning! I also love the blue colour scheme which she shares only with Angelina. Her outfit is so simple too - it really does resemble a normal school uniform, but Storm manages to pull the look off so well! It must be the big stomper boots she's wearing. In a way Storm has the stereotypical naughty school girl look - innocent but sexy!

The detail in the Series 4 dolls is astounding, and this can be seen in Storm's black nail varnish. This detail is so brilliantly done!

For those collectors who prefer the raven haired beauties, then there is a Crypt Club Exclusive of this doll. I love this version of Back to School Storm, but I have to say that the regular version is my favourite.

Week 4 - Suzisin Ful

I decided that Suzisin Ful would be my Doll of the Week after taking some photos of her (see them here). She is from the second series of Bleeding Edge Goths, yet having owned her for a while, I have only just started noticing how beautiful she actually is.

Suzisin is dressed in a traditional style kimono, showing of her curves yet still looking elegant. Unlike the other dolls, she has no shoes on, something that I think makes her very cute!

However, I think the most striking aspect of her appearance is her hair and make-up. Suzisin's hair is a fantastic display of how precise the company is when making their dolls - one half is black, the other half white, and after having the doll for a few years she hasn't got a hair out of place!

Her face is painted to look traditional, but with a twist. The green of her eyes are beautifully offset by her thick magenta eye-shadow, which then stands out from her bright red lips. The vibrant colours are gorgeous and give her an exotic feel.

There is also a Crypt Club variant of Suzisin Ful in black and red, giving her a firey appearance. However, I think that the original would still be my favourite.

Week 3 - Lunabella Whispers

Lunabella Whispers is possibly my favourite 7" Vinyl Doll to date. She comes in three variations, so whether you like your dolls dark and moody or bright and spunky, Lunabella is a definite must have for any collection.

Lunabella is the Rock-a-Billy vamp of the Bleeding Edge collection. With her Mohawk, tattoo and figure hugging skirt and jacket, she is one of a kind in the 7" collection. Her enormous bat wings also make her one of a kind, although you can’t forget about Angelica Noir.

Members of the Bleeding Edge forum had stated that they would love it if the company would design dolls with wings, so Lunabella was an answer to their prayers. She stands as proof that the Bleeding Edge Company care about their loyal collectors and will do their utmost to please them.

Aside from the regular version of Lunabella, there are two other versions. The first is available through the Crypt Club and is limited to 500 pieces. She looks very vibrant in her metallic red outfit with blue flame detail. I love how she looks so different to the regular version, it makes a collector like myself feel justified in spending more money! The second is an exclusive made for CornerStoreComics. This is my personal favourite of the three, but I’m just a sucker for anything that is shiny and purple. Her violet clothes with yellow detail really does wonders for this doll. It’s amazing to see how unique she is, even with two other versions of her.

My overall verdict is that Lunabella Whispers is a must-have doll for any collection, as she perfectly characterises the fun nature of Rock whilst maintaining a sultry appeal.