AVOID CHINESE MADE FAKE JAPANESE SWORD AT ALL COST The simplest motivation for not getting caught in the trade of "Chinese-made fake Japanese swords" is to understand the simple fact that Japanese swordsmen...
(photos from left to right: Belita (DIM) courtsey of Valerie, Choa (CustomHouse) courtsey of Ivy in MA, and Soah, courtsey of Tina)THE BASICS So you are considering purchasing a Ball-Joint Doll. The modern...
In our first guide to Ball Jointed dolls we discussed the basics regarding the dolls in a general manner, here we will discuss optional heads, eyes, wigs, fashions, and other ways to customize your doll and...
This guide will introduce you to the world of the 1940s-1960s vanity accessories manufactured by Matson, Stylebuilt, Guildcrest, Globe and others. These items were originally sold in department stores, drug...
After being in the business for a while, we have realized that a lot of customers do not do enough research on this product before they purchase and therefore end up asking a lot of the same questions. So we...
What is Zentai??? Skin tight suits that cover the entire body are commonly called zentai (from the Japanese ゼンタイ). This is possibly a contraction of zenshin taitsu (全身タイツ) or "full-body tights". Zentai is most...
The Imagical World of Bossons® The Detail. Hours of Labor. Each a unique individual work of Art. Who'da ever thought...... I'll do my best to give you an education, please keep in mind my learning never...
BoHo styles and ethnic looks are hot right now and embellished Indian shoes (known as khussa) fit the bill perfectly. However, did you know that not all khussa shoes are created equal? These ethnic beaded...
There are many different types of silver jewelry items for sale on eBay but what's the difference between them all? The main types I'll be explaining are: sterling silver, silver plate/electroplate, alpaca...
The first time I saw a Black Madonna medal, my reaction was 'Our Lady of ....What?' The names and locations of many of the Black Madonna representations are not familiar to us, however, they represent a unique...