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the heck is Galileo?


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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Aki ​◇ Switch Huisa (Head)
Bi Cheng ​◇ Mystic Kids Francis SP
Chil Hyun ​◇ Leeke Chouette
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Hae Seong ​◇ Leeke Patrick (Head)
Hee Chul ​◇ Luts Winter 2010 (Head)
Il Woo ​◇ Soom Alk
J ​◇ msDoll Drayton 2
J.D. ​◇ Switch Mocha Waseon
Jeong Hoon ​◇ Soom Hansel
Jeremy ​◇ Dim Ace
Junsu ​◇ Latidoll Miel
L (Death Note) ​◇ Soom Chrom
Lian Yin ​◇ Doll Legend Lian Yin
Manabu ​◇ Iplehouse Barahan
Masaru ​◇ Souldoll HC Yurr
Min Woo ​◇ Rosen Lied Bambi
Miyu ​◇ Fairyland Darjeeling
Mu Myeong ​◇ DF-A Bach 1/4 (Head)
Mu Jeong ​◇ DF-A Bach 1/3 (Head)
Mu Yeong ​◇ DF-H Xiao Xing (Head)
Ota ​◇ Luts Summer 2015
Rain ​◇ AEdoll Milkshake
Shun Ying ​◇ Doll Legend Mu Jin
Si Hoo ​◇ Rosen Lied Sage
Takeru ​◇ Fairyland Woosoo
Tetsuya ​◇ Luts Cookie
Tohma ​◇ Angell Studio Yuma
Toma ◇ Migidoll Cho (Head)
Xue ​◇ Cherry Castle Strawberry
Yayoi ​◇ Rosen Lied Mango
Yeon-Ga ​◇ Mystic Kids Miri (Head)
Yushu ​◇ Souldoll Chiron
Yūya ​◇ Volks Ayumu


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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.

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Café Galileo
all about ...

BJDs in General
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


Wishlist - Updated Apr 9, 2017
• Rosenlied Wednesday Child Duke **
• RSdoll Verroky**
• RSdoll M.New Evan**
• Soom Idealian Hyperon**
• Soom Idealian Zak (One Fine Day) *
• Soom SO Cheshire Cat**
• Soom SO Smokey
• Switch Hahwa/Mori/Ryun:R
• Volks Sakamoto Ryoma
• Volks YoTenshi Yayoi
• Latidoll Yellow Sophie
• Latidoll White Yuri
• Rosenlied Tuesday Child Clover/Cosette/Chocolat
• Crobidoll Yuri
• Iplehouse Daniel
• Loongsoul Miao Jun/Lie Er
• Be Yours P.G/Pansy
• Doll Legend Wei Xue
• Hua Jing Mignon
• Spirit Doll Tangerine
• Spirit Doll Photinia/Hibiscus
• Oasisdoll Yao Yue
• Boy & Girl Aurora
• Asleep Eidolon Dong Zhi
• AlchemicLab Unoa L-Bi

Doll Photography and Photo Use
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


◇ SD+ (60cm-70cm) ◇
▼ 【 YUSHU 】 Souldoll Chiron
Shinobu [Faceup Ver. 1] [2/4]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

▼ 【 MASARU 】 Souldoll H.C Yurr
Masaru♥! [3/3]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.

▼ 【 MANABU 】 Iplehouse Barahan
Portraits of Manabu 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 】 Soom SO Chrom
I am L.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

▼ 【 J 】 msDoll Drayton 2nd (Hybrid)
Like an Angel [6/14]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. 】 Switch Wa Seon
J.D.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, ???


◇ MSD (40cm-48cm) ◇
▼ 【 DANIEL 】 Dream of Doll Homme Ivan
Daniel in Hanbok! ♥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

▼ 【 TAKERU 】 Fairyland Woosoo
TakeruKujō 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 】 Luts 2015 Summer
OtaOta 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 】 Dolls in Mind Ace
JeremyJeremy 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


◇ TINY (25cm-30cm) ◇
▼ 【 YŪYA 】 Volks Ayumu 2nd Faceup ver.
Yuya's 3rd Anniversary! 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

▼ 【 TETSUYA 】 Luts Cookie
Me and My Bear [3/7] 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

▼ 【 SI HOO 】 Rosen Lied Sage
Little Diva Sihoo♥!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.

▼ 【 IL WOO 】 Soom SO Alk
Il Woo [6/6]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.

▼ 【 JEONG HOON 】 Soom Hansel
Hansel in the Forest! [Part 2]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 】 Asleep Eidolon Milkshake
RainRain 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"


◇ TINY-TINY (20cm & Below) ◇
▼ 【 JUNSU 】 Latidoll Miel
Junsu's First FaceupHa 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

▼ 【 YAYOI 】 Rosenlied Mango
Himwari YayoiHimawari 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

▼ 【 MIYU 】 Fairyland Darjeeling
New Wig?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


◇ HEADS (Incomplete) ◇
▼ 【 HAE SEONG 】 Leeke Patrick
Mr. CoolName: 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

▼ 【 HEE CHUL 】 Luts 2010 Winter
Hee ChulName: 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

▼ 【 Toma 】 Migidoll Cho
AsahinaName: 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

▼ 【 AKI 】 Switch Huisa
AkiName: 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

▼ 【 YEON-GA 】 Mystic Kids Miri
Yeon-Ga: The 1st FaceupName: 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

▼ 【 MU MYEONG 】 DollFamily-A Bach
Moo Myung: The 1st FaceupName: 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

▼ 【 ?? 】 Fairyland Juri 2013
Name: ??「21」
-description to be updated-
Sculpt: Fairyland Juri 2013 (Faceplate)
Arrival Date: November 14, 2013
Birthday: ?? // ??
Traits: --
Hobbies: --


◇ REHOMED (No longer with us) ◇
▼ 【 TOHMA 】 Angell Studio Yuma
[Tohma] Dream Upon a StarName: Kaniwa Tohma 【神庭冬馬】「03」
Sculpt: Angell Studio Yuma
Arrival Date: August 12, 2010
Rehomed Date: January 14, 2012
Birthday: August 12 // Leo
Traits: --
Hobbies: --

▼ 【 CHIL HYUN 】 Leeke World Chouette
Octopus Boy [3/4]Name: Kang Chil Hyun【姜七炫】「06」
Sculpt: Leeke World Chouette
Arrival Date: January 11, 2011
Rehomed Date: January 18, 2014
Birthday: October 10 // Libra
Traits: --
Hobbies: --

▼ 【 UN-NAMED 】 Souldoll Harace (Head)
Name: No Name 「--」
Sculpt: Souldoll Harace (Head)
Arrival Date: April ??, 2012
Rehomed Date: September 06, 2012
Birthday: -- // --
Traits: --
Hobbies: --



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【Tiramisu】Homemade Outfits! >w<
  • To be updated

【Boutique】 Outfits + Wardrobe Clearance
  • «YoSD» Sporty Baby Outfit Sets - Hello Doggy - White  ◆ SALE!
  • «YoSD» Sporty Baby Outfit Sets - Good Luck Bear - Pink ◆ SALE!
  • «16cm» Playtime Casual Set - Blue Mustache ◆ SALE!
  • «16cm»» Playtime Casual Set - Pink Sweetheart ◆ SALE!

【Haus of Props】Accessories & Props
  • « YoSD » Classic Black Satchel Backpack/Bag ◆  NEW!
  • « YoSD/MSD » Animals Hand Puppets ◆  NEW!

【CrossHair+】Fiber & Fur Wigs!
  • «9-10» Black fur wig ◆  SALE!

【Jar of Eyes】Various Color Glass Eyes!
  • «16mm» Cornflower Blue Glass Eyes 16mm ◆  SALE!
  • «14mm» Clear with Byzantium (Reddish) Purple (Two-Tone) Glass Eyes 14mm ◆  SALE!
  • «14mm» Olive Green with Swirls Pattern Glass Eyes 14mm ◆  SALE!

【Shoebox】Shoes, Boots and Sandals!
  • «1/3» Classic Black Shoes ◆ 
  • «1/3» Classic White Shoes ◆  
  • «1/4» Black (Punk Style) Silver Cross Boots ◆ SOLD
  • «1/4» Classic Black Loafers Shoes ◆ SOLD
  • «1/6» Black Lolita Mary-Jane Shoes ◆ SOLD
  • «1/6» Black Criss-Cross Sandals ◆ SOLD
  • «1/6» Green Garden Flower Sandals ◆ SOLD
  • «1/6» Dark Brown Loafers ◆ SOLD
  • «1/6» Classic Black Boots ◆ 
  • «1/6» Classic Dark Brown Boots ◆ 
  • «1/6» Classic White Boots ◆ 
  • «1/6» Classic Black Mary-Jane Shoes ◆ 
  • «1/6» Classic Brown Mary-Jane Shoes ◆ 
  • «1/6» Classic White Mary-Jane Shoes ◆ SOLD
  • «1/6» Baby Blue Mary-Jane Shoes ◆ SOLD
  • «1/6» Sweet Pink Mary-Jane Shoes with Bows ◆ SOLD
  • «1/6» Classic Dark Brown T-Bar Mary-Jane Platform Shoes ◆ NEW!
  • «1/6» Sunny Yellow Flower Sandals ◆ NEW!
  • «1/8» Cute Pink Mary-Jane Shoes with Bow ◆ NEW!
  • «1/8» Classic Brown Mary-Jane Shoes ◆ NEW!

【Au Revoir】Rehomed Dolls! ♥
  • Leeke World Chouette (NS) ◆ SOLD
  • Souldoll Double Harace Head (NS) ◆ SOLD
  • Angell Studio Yuma (Transparent Milk) ◆ SOLD




▼ Sale Information ▼ Frequently Asked Questions ▼
Sales Information
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:
For 1/6 Tinies
• Volks YoSD
• Luts Honey Delf
• Soom Teenie Gem
• Rosen Lied Tuesday Child

For 1/8 Tinies
• Latidoll Yellow Basic
• Rosen Lied Monday Child

For 1/12 Tinies
• Fairyland Pukipuki

✿ 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 and starts 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:

• United States: USPS
• United Kingdom: Royal Mail
• Canada: Canada Post
• Australia: AUSPost
• Japan: Japan Post
• South Korea: Korea Post

Alternatively, you can use Track & Trace to track. Please refer to the FAQ below for more info.

[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! :)