Just some long overdue spam of Daniel in his new hanbok and a new wig! In my older blog posts, I mentioned wanting all my mini dolls to wear traditional costumes and after some mulling, I decided to get Daniel to wear the hanbok instead of increasing my dolly limit for minis. His character is half Korean so I supposed he is (kinda) qualified to wear the hanbok (although his background is actually a tad complicated lol, but whatever!)
Daniel has a new hairstyle! Actually the wig was originally meant for my (future) Woo Soo boy but Daniel decided to claim it for himself! One of his eye is a steampunk eye and the wig is just perfect since Daniel usually tends to let his fringe cover that side of his eye. I have to admit that it looks good on him! ♥
Decided to have some fun with dolly T-Shirt printing today! Sadly, I have only one plain T-shirt to try it out on...
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The printing paper, which I got from a local store, isn't very good as the image looked sort of yellowish after being transferred to the shirt. :( But oh well. I guess it's a sort of a failure but it was fun to try something new.
The quote "Is this the kind of reality you wanted?" is actually by Jonghyun of Shinee. LOL.
Daniel has a new hairstyle! This is actually the Luts older-style wig which I got for Masaru but it was too small for him so I gave it to Daniel, who has had only one wig throughout the two years he has been with me! It is like a more tamer, less spike-y version of his original hairstyle!
I think this is my first attempt taking "family" photos of more than two dolls in one photo LOL. They are modelling hand puppets for tinies that I'm going to put up for sale. Puppets are too big for Yushu but the kids won't let him get away. XD
Ever since I saw that Luts were going to release a new tiny called Macaron for the summer event, I've been dying to see what he/she looks like. I was like, LUTS! how can you give them such a cute name?! I'm almost sold even before they are released. But after some agonizing waiting, they finally release teaser photos of the little girl and guy! I actually didn't see the boy at first and I thought it was just the girl. When I saw the girl, I was like, oh thanks dolly god, I'm very much safe from girl dolls! But someone had to point out that there is also a boy version, even though Honey Delfs (HDF) have genderless bodies! I think the boy looks a little like Pie. I'll have to wait for more photos to decide if my wallet is screwed LOL.
Tetsuya does not approve of the little guy. He has already started upping his cute factor hoping that he won't have to contend with another HDF in the future for attention and cookies!
"Promise that you'll have only me, pretty please"
Meanwhile, Daniel is bored. It's such a lazy, rainy Saturday afternoon (just when I'm trying to take photos of the stuff I want to sell -_-) and the guy already looks so sleepy!
There is this awesome cake store that opened at my local shopping mall (awesome because the shop was very sweetly decorated and served by girls in sweet, pink maid uniforms >w<). I always wanted to try their cakes but resisted so far, but I finally crave in yesterday and bought some from The Icing Room. I usually don't post food review but then I thought how could I not take photos of such lovely cakes with my boys?! So here we go!
(This is not really a review, just an excuse to take more photos of the boys LOL)
L showing photo of the loot, but no posing with cake for L...
because he'd eat them before I have a chance to take photo.
Daniel in his new outfit~♥ He is my first boy and he has been with me almost two years! This is the outfit I got for him for his second year anniversary this coming April (and also partly because my dolly story is set to take off once Chiron is here). I think Daniel is such a handsome boy~ but of course that's just my owner's bias LOL. Here he is modeling his spanking new outfit!
Here are some photos of little Miyu. It's part-"photography" (yes, they are crappy), part-photostory, and part-comparison shots with 26cm (L Jr.), 45cm (Daniel) and 65cm (L) bjds. Enjoy!!
So here she comes...
...rocking her way to Café Galileo on her little white horse.
One more day to Halloween! Just took some photos of the little ones. I took the chance to play around with downloaded Photoshop actions too! :3 Here's wishing everyone a HAPPY HALLOWEEN, with ♥ from Tetsuya and Daniel!
And because my junior L is missing half a darn head... there's no L's halloween pic, so. here's a petite nendoroid L instead.
So I was around hunting for my first boy. I came across Homme Ivan and fell in love with his (sort of) dreamy look. To be safe, I looked around a while more, but I just kept coming back to him. Irrational as it sounded (well, I didn't have any experiences in the BJD hobby that time and had no access to DOA), I was worried he would be sold out and I'd lost my chance to bring him home. After a few more days pondering, I took the plunge! And after a month on agonizing wait, Daniel's finally home! (Sorry for the grainy and dark pictures as I could only open the box at night.)
Galileo is just a simple girl who goes by that moniker on Den of Angels. This is a blog of her BJDs as well as a humble showcase of her works from doll photography to outfits-making and so on. She is forever broke and will occasionally shamelessly advertise dolly items for sales. (๑ↀᆺↀ๑)
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Credits and stuff
Galileo may be an amateur, but her doll photography are NOT stock images nor are they "free-for-all", neither are her doll artworks, story and characters, so please do NOT use, edit or redistribute them without permission. More info here.
First thing first, for those not in the know, the 'dolls' that are the subject of the photography in this blog are known as Asian Ball-Jointed Dolls, or ABJDs for short. If you are keen to know more, you can find loads of information about these dolls on Den of Angels, a BJD forum, including a list of BJD companies where you can get these dolls.
The dolls featured in the photographs here belong to Galileo (that is, me). Galileo do not claim to make these dolls; she is just one of the many owners of these wonderful dolls. However, she customizes and personalizes the doll herself and the persona that they are created to represent are those of her original characters, unless otherwise stated (e.g. cosplay).
So yes, ABJDs are highly customizable dolls and are usually personified by the owner. They are not "mere mass-produced toys" but collectibles that are "works of art". You can do a lot with a BJD and this include artistic pursuits like photography, story writing, painting and customization, modification, outfit-making and so, so, so on. In fact, they are like an outlet for creativity spanning across mediums.
And oh, they also multiply like jackrabbits.
Who Galileo Is: Galileo is just a simple girl who goes by that moniker on Den of Angels. A daydreamer, she got into the BJD hobby in April 2010, when she took the plunge and got her first boy, a Dream of Doll Homme Ivan. Now 6 years on, her doll army, or rather her "harem" as she likes to call them, has since invaded and taken over her room. Galileo also has a sweet tooth and is guilty of spamming her blog and instagram with the occasional random food photos. She is forever broke.
What This Blog Is About:
This blog is totally dedicated to BJD, especially Galileo's little ones. You can catch Galileo spazzing about these beautiful dolls here (lots of owner's bias involved)! The blog is also a journal about the everyday life of Galileo and her BJD Crew. The blog also serves as a humble showcase of Galileo's BJD-related works that include, but is not limited to, doll photography, outfit creations, face-ups, props making and so on. Galileo may also occasionally rant about how expensive everything is and will occasionally shamelessly advertise dolly items for sales to fatten up her dolly fund.
The Story & Dolls Behind Café Galileo:
Galileo is biased towards (cute) guys, so her dolls are mostly boys with the exception of three little girls. Most of them are original characters except for cosplay dolls (L of Death Note), while some are inspired by real life or fictional drama/manga/game characters (like Takeru is named after Satoh Takeru). They all have their own individual personalities and different background stories, but they are all bonded together by the entity known as Café Galileo. Read more about the background story behind Café Galileo at Project Galileo, as well as the individual profile of each character at the Café Crew!
Wishlist & Dolly Plans:
Doll Plan 2016-2017
• Complete Shinobu's Character Makeover -- in progress
• Dollify Asahina -- hunting for the perfect sculpt
• Dollify Hiroki -- waiting for Soom SO Cheshire Cat/Grey re-release
• Acquire Rosen Lied Wednesday Child Duke -- pending basic release
• Find the perfect wig for Masaru -- on the hunt for that damn wig
Galileo uses a Sony DSLR, Nikon CoolPix, and an iPhone to take photographs and snapshots of her boys.These photos may or may not be posted on this blog as well as other accounts that belongs to her, which includes (i) blogger (ii) flickr (iii) instagram (iv) twitter (v) tumblr (vi) deviantart (vii) ebay (currently inactive on eBay and DA). She also edit her photos in Photoshop. Although she is still a photography amateur, her boys' photos are NOT stock images nor are they "free-for-all", so please do NOT take, edit or use them without permission.
Finally, if you have any questions, feel free to pm Galileo via this blog or DOA. This section will be updated as and when needed. ^^ Thank you.
Project Galileo
The Heart Of It ...
The Background Story To be revealed!
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Café Crew - TO BE UPDATED
The boys (and girls) behind Café Galileo
▼▼▼ CHARACTER PROFILES ▼▼▼
Meet the crew behind Café Galileo~♥ Click on the names to expand or collapse. Profiles will be updated as and when needed. (≧ー≦)
You can also find the list of doll profiles on DoA here
Ning Yushu【寧玉書】/ Xun【珣】/ Mingxiu【明琇】 Alias: Shinobu【向井忍】/ Yuri【全琉璃】「11」 The mysterious man with many names.
Sculpt: Souldoll Zenith Chiron
Arrival: April 10, 2012
Birthday: March 13 // Pisces
Traits: devoted, sentimental
Hobbies: baduk, gayageum, war strategies
Murasame Masaru【村雨優】「12」 A music prodigy with anterograde amnesia.
Sculpt: Souldoll Double H.C. Yurr
Arrival: April 20, 2012
Birthday: March 21 // Aries
Traits: gentle but can get a little too dreamy.
Hobbies: playing the piano, composing music.
Murasame Manabu【村雨学】「18」 Masaru's older brother who is a genius scientist.
Sculpt: Iplehouse SID Barahan (CDS)
Arrival: February 27 2013
Birthday: February 06 // Aquarius
Traits: pragmatic but can be quite witty.
Hobbies: solving puzzles, playing the guitar.
L Lawliet「09」 Just L -- world no. 1 detective.
Sculpt: Soom SuperGem Chrom (SO)
Arrival : October 31 , 2011
Birthday: October 31 // Scorpio
Traits: very perceptive but extremely competitive.
Likes: challenges, sweet things
Narimiya Jun, aka J.【成宮潤】「13」 A deep thinker who lives in his own world.
Sculpt: msDoll Drayton 2nd on Little Monica Type A body
Arrival: February 3, 2012
Birthday: June 14 // Gemini
Traits: doesn't talk much but can be quite manipulative.
Hobbies: maths, mind games, video games.
J.D.「24」 A mysterious enigma who goes only by J.D.
Sculpt: Switch Wa Seon (Mocha Brown)
Arrival: July 22, 2015
Birthday: July 22 // Cancer
Trait: collected but sometimes a tad dispassionate.
Hobbies: reading, martial arts, ???
Daniel Yoo Seung Ho【柳承皓】「01」 A self-proclaimed chocolate connoisseur.
Sculpt: Dream of Doll DOC Homme Ivan
Arrival Date: April 26, 2010
Birthday: April 26 // Taurus
Traits: cheeky, but reliable... maybe??
Hobbies: "chocolate tasting", mobile gaming
Kujō Takeru【九条健】「20」 A bit softie when it comes to animals.
Sculpt: Fairyland Minifee Woosoo
Arrival Date: November 14, 2013
Birthday: March 21 // Aries
Traits: kind-hearted but can be a little too docile.
Hobbies: dancing, playing with cats
Ota Kisaki【木崎桜汰】「25」 A talented artist who frequently hides behind a mask.
Sculpt: Luts Summer 2015 Event Head on Luts KDF body
Arrival: August 18, 2015
Birthday: April 14 // Aries
Trait: Passionate but extremely volatile
Hobbies: Painting and various forms of art
Jeremy Kang Min Seo【姜珉瑞】「26」 A charming little guy... but is he really?
Sculpt: DIM Ace
Arrival Date: December 28, 2016
Birthday: April 01 // Aries
Traits: Outwardly charming but not much is really known
Hobbies: "interesting" stuff, reading people
Kikuchi Yūya【菊池優弥】「07」 Supposedly Mr. Sunshine; life of the party.
Sculpt: Volks YoSD Ayumu (2nd Faceup Ver.)
Arrival: March 10, 2011
Birthday: March 10 // Pisces
Trait: an extrovert, but a little of a know-all.
Hobbies: parties or just chilling around
Matsumiya Tetsuya【松宮哲也】「04」 A happy-go-lucky teddy bear collector.
Sculpt: Luts Honey Delf Cookie
Arrival: January 06, 2011
Birthday: January 06 // Capricorn
Traits: happy-go-lucky but can be a little shy!
Hobbies: collecting teddy bears
Han Si Hoo【韓詩珝】「08」 A little trickster, one of the "Double Trouble".
Sculpt: Rosen Lied Tuesday Child Sage
Arrival: July 12, 2011
Birthday: April 03 // Aries
Trait: fun-loving but too mischievious!
Hobbies: playing tricks on his friends.
Jang Il Woo【莊逸瑀】「10」 Si Hoo's best friend; other half of "Double Trouble".
Sculpt: Soom Teenie Gem SO Alk (SO)
Arrival: November 25, 2011
Birthday: September 09 // Virgo
Traits: genial but easily swayed by Si Hoo.
Hobbies: watching shows.
Shin Jeong Hoon【辛桢勋】「22」 A sweetheart with a (secret?!) angelic voice.
Sculpt: Soom Teenie Gem Hansel
Arrival: December 17 2013
Birthday: January 20 // Aquarius
Trait: sweet-tempered but can be a little clueless.
Hobbies: singing when no one is around, reading manga
Rain XVI (Xiao Yu)【小雨】「15」 A diva princess who likes ogling cute guys.
Sculpt: Asleep Eidolon Milkshake on LM Harmony Body
Arrival: July 19, 2012
Birthday: July 19 // Cancer
Trait: sensitive, can be a little too possessive.
Hobbies: a lot but mostly "ikemen appreciation"
Ha Jun Su【夏俊秀】「17」 A cutie pie with 0 resistance to food.
Sculpt: Latidoll Yellow Miel
Arrival: November 28, 2012
Birthday: December 15 // Sagittarius
Traits: adorkable, but also a little naive.
Hobbies: eating, sleeping
Himawari Yayoi【日輪弥生】「23」 An old soul (kind of) in a child body.
Sculpt: Rosen Lied Monday Child Mango
Arrival: February 17, 2014
Birthday: February 17 // Aquarius
Traits: even-tempered, but a little reserved.
Hobbies: collecting cute or vintage things
Name: Minazuki Miyu【水無月未夢】「14」 Miss Pout-a-lot who er, pouts a lot.
Sculpt: Fairyland Pukipuki Darjeeling
Arrival: February 22, 2012
Birthday: February 22 // Pisces
Traits: never say die, but sulks a lot.
Hobbies: looking at cute guys with Rain, dolling up
Name: Ahn Hae Seong【安海成】「02」 Believes money makes the world go round
Sculpt: Leeke World Patrick (Head)
Arrival Date: June 01, 2010
Birthday: June 01 // Gemini
Traits: a little mercenary but kind deep down
Hobbies: stock trading
Name: Jung Hee Chul【鄭希喆】「05」 Mirror, Mirror on the wall...
Sculpt: Luts Winter 2010 (Head)
Arrival Date: January 06, 2011
Birthday: July 10 // Cancer
Traits: spirited but a little narcissistic
Hobbies: surfing the net, looking in the mirror
Name: Asahina Tōma【朝比奈冬馬】「16」 His actions stem from the purest intentions.
Sculpt: Migidoll Cho (Head)
Arrival Date: August 8 2012
Birthday: March 09 // Pisces
Traits: brillant but can be quite obstinate
Hobbies: social media, hacking
Name: Seguchi Aki【瀬口明】「19」 The gentleman no one can get close to.
Sculpt: Switch Huisa (Head)
Arrival Date: July 25, 2013
Birthday: November 20 // Scorpio
Traits: cordial; he tends to put on a mask
Hobbies: playing the keyboard
Name: Yeon-Ga【戀歌】「27」 A simple soul who finds joy in the living.
Sculpt: Mystic Kids Miri
Arrival Date: January 25, 2017
Birthday: January 25 // Aquarius
Traits: guileless, sincere
Hobbies: the performing arts
Name: Mu Myeong【無名】「28」 An old soul in a young body.
Sculpt: DollFamily-A Bach (2014 Summer Practice Head)
Arrival Date: January 25, 2017
Birthday: March 13 // Pisces
Traits: wall-mannered, pensive
Hobbies: gardening, anything to do with water
General Purchase, Payment, Shipping and Service Information
A NOTE ABOUT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION!
• All items will be (1) described as accurately as possible (defects will be declared), (2) checked to be in good condition before shipping, and (3) carefully packed for shipping. Please read the item description carefully before purchase.
• Please be reminded that items that are home-made by Galileo (such as outfits under the "Tiramisu" name) may have some slight imperfections or variations between pieces and these are not considered manufacturing defects.
• Do note that the color of actual item may be slightly different from images due to different monitor settings. Please keep this in mind when purchasing.
• We take all sales seriously and your satisfaction and feedback is important to us. If you have any question, suggestion or feedback about your purchase, please do not hesitate to PM Galileo on DOA or eBay. We'd be more than happy to assist you!
TiRAMiSU Outfit Creation
Tiramisu is the name under which Galileo sells all her home-made and hand-made BJD items which include, but is not limited to, (1) outfits, (2) accessories, and (3) props.
All outfits, accessories and props are personally made by Galileo and outfits are usually sewn with a sewing machine although details and certain parts may be hand-sewn. Please note that Galileo is not a professional. But even though the sewing and crafting may not be perfect, we hope your little ones will enjoy wearing the outfits and using the props as much as Galileo enjoyed making them! ^^
✿ FITTINGS ✿
Outfits are normally tried for fitting on the following dolls and may fit dolls with similar chest, waist and hip measurements:
✿ ITEM CARE ✿
• Please do not use washing machine to wash the outfit! If need, just dip in water and hang to dry.
• Please handle outfits with care; do not pull or tug roughly as some parts may be hand-sewn.
• Props are usually sealed with gloss or MSC, but for precaution sake, please keep away from water.
Sales FAQ
Frequently asked questions answered here!
[Q] Where can I buy from you?
[A] We are currently active on eBay and Den of Angel (DOA). You can check out our eBay Store and a list of all current Sales Threads on DOA. A plan to open a store on Etsy is still currently in the works.
[Q] Do you accept other payment methods other than Paypal?
[A] Unfortunately no. However, if you are from Singapore or have a Singapore bank account, we'll be able to accept local bank transfers.
[Q] What are the shipping options?
[A] For standard packages, we usually ship by Registered Airmail by default. This comes with basic tracking and takes approximately 14-18 working days for international delivery. For higher value purchases like doll, you will also be given the option to have it shipped by Speedpost Air or EMS.
[Q] How much can I expect shipping to cost?
[A] Shipping rates depend on the total quantity and weight of the items andstarts from $3.25* for an lighter item (such as one dolly tee or a pair of eyes). You can combine more items in a single package to save on shipping, since they will share the same base registration cost. For example, two pairs of eyes (depending on size) will cost around $3.55 to $3.85 in combined shipping instead of $6.70 for separate mails. The final cost will depend on the total weight of the item(s) itself.
[Q] I have asked previously but was given a different shipping rate?
[A] All things equal, it is possible for shipping for the same item to vary due to the USD-SGD currency exchange rate. To keep prices current, we usually do a conversion at the point of enquiry, so there may be a slight difference in the shipping rate from time to time. However, the difference is usually minimal, depending on the exchange rate fluctuation.
[Q] Do you have a cheaper shipping alternative?
[A] You can opt for normal airmail without the mail registration and tracking but we do not recommend this option as there is no way to track your package if it get lost during transit. However, we can make an exception for lower-value packages (total value of less than $3) if you wish to save on shipping. But please note that we will not take responsibility for lost packages if you decide to opt for normal mail.
[Q] How will the items be packed?
[A] For smaller, standard purchases like eyes or outfits, the items will be sent securely packed in a bubbled envelope or bubbled wrapped in an envelope. Purchases that contain more or bigger items will be sent in a box.
[Q] Can you mark it as a gift or under-declare the value?
[A] We usually mark packages as "gift" by default but declare the total value of the package rounded down to the nearest dollar. If you wish to under-declare the value by more than a dollar, please inform me but do note that you may not be able to reclaim back the full value of your package if it gets lost during transit.
[Q] Do I need extra insurance?
[A] We do not require additional insurance but please note that we are not responsible for any loss or damage during transit as this is beyond our control once the package leaves our hands. However, shipping by registered mails in itself is also considered a kind of insurance, since you can trace your package and file a claim in the event the package get lost.
[Q] Is custom taxes included in the shipping?
[A] The shipping provided does not include custom taxes that your country may impose. The buyer is generally responsible for any custom taxes or fees as we are not familiar with your country's postal regulations and will not be able to advise on any potential fees you may incur.
[Q] How can I track my package?
[A] You can start tracking your package at Singpost. Once the package arrives in your country, you can begin tracking via your country's postal website if they have a track and trace function. Please refer to the list below for the tracking services of a few countries:
[Q] Using Track & Trace to track your package
[A] Firstly, go to Track & Trace, enter the tracking number and choose the "Track with Options" function. The system will automatically track the package from the SingPost's website. At the left corner, there will be a bar stating "Singapore" with "Select Country" below it. Click on "Select Country" to choose your country, for example, USA. The system will now re-track the package with the selected country's postal tracking system (e.g. USPS for USA).
[Q] The tracking does not seem to update.
[A] For more efficient tracking, please track the parcel at the country it is currently in. If the parcel has already been marked as "dispatched overseas" on the SingPost website and you're unable to get further updates on this package, please try to track the parcel at your country's postal system website for registered articles (if available), or use the Track & Trace website as mentioned in the earlier FAQ.
[Q] It has been more than 18 working days and I have not received my package?
[A] The 14-18 working days is just an estimate. The actual time taken for delivery may depend on a variety of factors. For example, custom checks, festive seasons and public holidays can potentially lead to delays. In such cases, please give it a few more days or an additional week or two for delivery.
[Q] I think my package might be lost, what should I do?
[A] If it has been over 3-4 weeks and you still have not receive your package and the tracking has not been updated, please let us know so that we can help you to raise an enquiry with the Singapore Post after 18 working days from the date of posting.
[Q] What should I do if the item was damaged during transit?
[A] We usually take care to pack the items carefully in order to minimize the risk of damage, but in the event that the item does arrived damaged, please take some photos of it and contact us immediately so that we can work something out. Your prompt notification and photos of the damaged item will also be helpful if there is a need to file a claim with the post.
[Q] I have a feedback/suggestion/more questions
[A] We take all sales seriously and your satisfaction and feedback is important to me. If you have any question, suggestion or feedback about your purchase, please do not hesitate to PM Galileo on DOA or eBay. We'd be more than happy to assist you! :)