Offers are Now Closed

Thank you everyone for your interest in Kabuki. I have been away on vacation for my Anniversary. More updates to come soon.

For now offers are now closed.

PRICE OF CUSTOM
This custom retails for $1,500
Opening offers start at $750

FINAL OFFER
$900



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If I haven't e-mailed you about your offers I will get back to you at the end of today or tomorrow (my time). SF, CA USA

Bid Update

PRICE OF CUSTOM
This custom retails for $1,500
Opening offers start at $750

CURRENT OFFER
$900

BIN:
$1,050


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This is the last week of offers. I will pick a winner September 8th 2009.
Thank you everyone!

If I haven't e-mailed you about your offers I will get back to you at the end of today or tomorrow (my time). SF, CA USA

Kabuki Blythe

Kabuki's Story:
She originally came to me to be customized for the winner of the Halloween Blythe Contest in 2007. When she was completed in December 2007, I sent her to her owner. In 2009 the owner was selling some of their dolls and I asked the owner if they were going to sell the Kabuki blythe. In a mutual agreement the doll came back to me. I tried to bond with her, took more photos of her, restyled her, but unfortunately we could not bond. I even considered re-customizing her. I did not want to do that because I believe every custom I do is a work of art. I don't make public customs often because I love them and I feel like a part of me goes with them. In any case, I wanted to give Kabuki a new life with someone who would appreciate her. I hope you agree that she is truly something special to have.

As a side note, this is a custom art piece and is not intended for children (ages 12 and under). As a custom there are imperfections though I do guarantee high quality industry standards for all my custom prototypes/toys.


Price of Custom
This custom retails for $1500 USD
Opening offers start at $750 USD

(See Side Bar on the Right for More Info)


Full insurance, domestic, and EMS (international) shipping is included. If you live overseas I will try my best to not cost you too much in customs, but I will have to declare something to have the item be insured. It is a work of art that *must* be protected. If you make an offer, you agree to these terms.

Payment Options

• I only accept paypal. No e-checks are allowed.
• If you live locally we can talk, otherwise there is no other option.
• If you live in California, tax is included in the price.
  
• There is a possibility of layaway, but we would need to discuss it first.
  
• Once there is a definite final offer, the winner must pay in full, and payment must clear before receiving the doll.
  
• If there is some sort of payment plan, payments must clear first before receiving the doll.

If you make an offer, you agree to these terms. I am a very reasonable person and I am willing to talk with you through e-mail, on the phone, or any other way possible.




Kabuki Customizations

• Custom Faceup
  
  

Handpainted, airbrushed, and primed with high quality paints. My technique was to reflect Kabuki masks, Geisha makeup, and watercolors. I did not intend for her to be authentic or completely traditional.

• New Eyechips
• New Foils
• Raised Eyelids
• Cool Cat Scalp
• Rooted and Weft Saran
• Adjusted Pip on the T-bar
  
• Custom Dye
• Custom Curling

Kabuki has the following Accessories:

• Custom Furisode style Kimono (long sleeve fancy kimono)- Kimono contains cotton, silk and hand flecked faux gold leafing on red cotton located on sleeves and layers.
• Fancy Obi with details (with snaps in the back)- Contains cotton, silk purple jacquard, and coral colored ribbed satin.
• Custom Yukata style Kimono (lighter summer style kimono)- Vintage cotton batiste.
  
• Simple Obi with details (with snaps in the back)- Cotton with details.
  
• Traditional Undergarments to hold the kimono in place
• Re-ment Geta (shoes)

• Re-ment Zori (obitsu shoes)
  

• Handmade Shoji- Japanese screens were custom made specifically for the Kabuki Blythe. You will not find these anywhere else. The cherry blossom paper design was made in illustrator, printed on an inkjet, and then attatched to the shoji frame. It is possible to replace the paper with other items if need be. The screens were not made in a traditional manner, but were handmade, handcut, sanded, primed, painted, and put together with love. Even the hinges were customized so they will fit to the frame properly. They open and close like normal 1:1 scale screens.
  

Other Fun Things Included

• A collection of photos of her
• Custom Travel Box
  

• A written guarantee of a lifetime of repair
• Other instructions
• If you need a blythe stand I can provide something for you
• (other things to be added shortly. thanks for your patience!)
  

If you have any questions...
You can E-mail me!
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Thank you so much for your inquiries and comments.
XOXO
-Catherine Maske

A Little about Me:




I was born and raised in San Francisco and also currently live there. I love toys, Hello Kitty, and all things cute. I was educated in traditional 2D/3D Animation, and Fine Art. I had a focus on Character Design and Puppetry. Currently I have been doing prototype work for local toy companies, animated shorts, and custom work for personal clients. These include plush, hard vinyl, doll clothing, custom blythes, custom BJDs as well as translating 2D properties into 3D products.

You can follow my work on facebook, agreencat.com, and flickr.

Kabuki Custom Process

Any new info or sale information will be posted soon.
Thanks!
XOXO
-Cat