They sat facing each other at the cafe one fine evening, two complete strangers. This was not their first meeting. They’ve met before, not a very long time ago. But so much had changed since then that they barely recognized each other.
The silence grew even more awkward as time passed. I watched them from across the room, and already I began to regret bringing them together like this. I’ve always thought they were right for each other – that they will make things right. Was I wrong?
“I’m… Lobo. Nice to meet you.”
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Continue Reading April 30th, 2010
Food and feces should never be mentioned in one sentence, much less seen in one place. Yet Modern Toilet brings them together like a bad pun.
“Leave me in piss.”
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Continue Reading April 25th, 2010
From Adobo Magazine
The little ragdolls never cease to amaze us.
Again, congratulations to all the people who gave their hearts and souls to this project. We may have gone our own ways now, but Manikako will always bring us together.
To add music to the celebration, here’s Mistula with Salamat Sa Iyo, Manikako, translated for our friends abroad who still reached out, sent donations and supported our cause. You give us hope.
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Continue Reading April 21st, 2010
One of the reasons why shopaholics flock to Hong Kong is that you’re sure to find the best deals in practically everything – even ABJD merchandise.
For people who are not used to shopping for Asian Ball-Jointed Dolls, the prices of our tiny merchandise can be quite a shocker. We are discriminating customers, never settling for the childish clothes worn by ordinary dolls. ABJD clothes are meticulously tailored to fit, with diminutive buttons and zippers. Our shoes are miniaturized replicas of real ones, complete with tiny buckles and detailed stitching. Exquisitely handmade by craftsmen who oftentimes have ABJDs of their own, these items can cost a small fortune. An outfit designed especially for Volks Super Dollfie by famous Japanese fashion designer H. Naoto costs 31,500 yen (roughly 15,000 pesos), and usually fetches a higher price on the secondary market.
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Continue Reading April 16th, 2010
Last year, Joey and Rey took time off from work to spend a few days in Hong Kong. While they’ve been to Hong Kong several times, this was the first holiday they spent there as a couple. I felt obliged to accompany them, just to make sure they didn’t try anything naughty.
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Continue Reading April 13th, 2010
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