Sakky's Sailor Moon Blog

Dolls + Cosplay Updates

2008-07-24T18:36:00.000-07:00

So, it's been a while. Sorry about that - I forget sometimes that I have this thing :3

Steve (my husband) is working on a new snazzy layout for SSC! *claps* I hope it can go up soon! It will include this blog as a main page update thing that's also available as an RSS feed. So that's sweet.

I recently bought 5 new SM dolls from Kashy on the Tower. All four of the outers with accessories plus Chibi Moon. I'm THRILLED. I never thought I'd get a hold of a nice Saturn doll, but this one is just beautiful. <3 I set them up on the top shelf of the display, but the whole thing looks really cluttered. I am going to have to talk Steve into getting me some more IKEA shelves.

ConnetiCon is next weekend! I'm going down for a day (maybe two) to see Lori (OMG YEY) with my friend Lisa from work. I will bring a costume, probably Dark Astera. I really hope Syrin comes soon... there's a few things I'm sure I will have to tweak before Otakon the second weekend of August. I REALLY wanted to find a pretty tiara for her, but nothing I found really sang to me. T__T Oh well, Syrin doesn't HAVE a tiara anyway, so I don't really need one. I just worry that without the bows and without the tiara, people won't know I'm a Sailor Senshi ^^;

Her wheels are coming along okay. I just suffered a minor set back this weekend when I chopped into my finger with a serrated knife. ^_^;

Mum (my mother in law) and I have been working on a dress for the last week on my new sewing machine. It's soooo tight and sexy and short, and I LOVE it. I can't wait to try it on! We have to do the armpit and bottom hem and put in the zipper and it will be done. I am planning on cosplaying Esmeraude (Emerald) with it, though I won't have pointy boots. I am going to try to make her crazy necklace though! And some Evil Black Crystal earrings of course :3 I bought a green wig on eBay; not as long as it should be really but it should be fun anyway. It will be nice to cosplay a character people actually know at least ;P

The Infinity Volume was up on eBay for a BIN of $495. I wanted it so bad.
Steve said no.

*sigh*

JDrama and Musing

2008-05-08T09:53:00.000-07:00

A thread popped up on the Tower that linked to a Japanaese Drama show that's being posted on YouTube called "Last Friends." I watched the first episode last night and I really like it! It has a lot of Sailor Moon subtle refrences and the acting is good. So far, the characters are a lot of fun. I highly suggest you check out the first episode. :3

Sometimes I wonder about where my Sailor Moon obsession would stand if it weren't for the internet. I am pretty sure I would've made Sailor Astera (or some kind of otaku senshi) if I hadn't found sites like Sailor Orion's Refuge, but I highly doubt I would've written two full fics for her, or continued to develop more senshi. Not to mention the growing collection. Without eBay where would I be?! XD

Sometimes I think about my 'internet' friends and get all mushy inside. I've gotten really close to a few people over the years, and even the ones that aren't in the fandom anymore are still really special to me.

Sailor Moon has had a really positive influence in my life. It might sounds kind of silly really, but there's a doctrine of how I basically want to live built into the Sailor Moon story: try your best, love your friends, believe in yourself and everyone around you, take every opportunity to wear a miniskirt. :P

I really need to start that Sailor Moon religion I've been planning. >_>

Fanfiction I've actually read

2008-04-29T15:14:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I stated reading Suki's Sailor Moon X. It's really just started, only two chapters and just a few new characters so far but I'm absolutely in LOVE with her writing and I can't wait to read more. :3

There aren't too many fics I have read all the way through. I've started on Shuu's Eternal Darkness story, and I read all the way through Lei's Sacrifice Through Time, but not all at once so I think I really need to re-read the whole thing more closely.

I remember a long time ago, I was reading a fic about Sailor Dark Angel. She had a black outfit and a long red braid. I remember really liking it, but I don't think I ever finished it.

Other than Suki's fic, I am also watching two other stories on FF.net. Born On A Blue Moon is a Silver Millennium Moon Kingdom story that has some PGSM themes and wonderful characterization. I'm not all caught up on that story, but what I've read I have enjoied. I've also been following BSSM: Hidden Destiny but I haven't read the newer stuff.

On The Oracle's Message Boards user michael has been posting a really neat fic about Naru and an AU universe where she is a Sailor Senshi, but not in the ways I've seen it done before. I only read up through about chapter six and there's a lot more now that I haven't gotten to yet. The story can be found here; I was having a great time with it. :D

Has anyone read any fanfics that are complete or nearly complete that they just thought were AWESOME? I'd love to know about them :3

Suki is my Hero!

2008-04-27T16:59:00.000-07:00

Everyone should read Suki's fanfic, Sailor Moon X.

Her writing is SO good.

FIN

Sailor Moon CS and Things I Want

2008-04-26T18:09:00.000-07:00

Have you all checked out Sailor Moon CS by kibate on DeviantArt? It's a fan comic, rehashed version of Sailor Moon with a similar plot line (so far) but with new takes on the characters and over all feel. It's pretty interesting and I've been finding it quite enjoyable. I love the new Luna and I think Mask is a pretty cool guy so far. I'm not a huge fan of the costume designs since we all know how much I love miniskirts ;P But I think the less girly take on the story is fun so far. Check it out if you haven't yet.

There's a lot of Sailor Moon things I'd like to own. Here are some of the things I am particularly wanting right now:

- Infinity Artbook
- Materials Collection
- Sailor Star Healer doll
- PGSM Jupiter Purse
- PGSM 6" Sailor Luna doll
- Chibiusa's Moon Wand
- Any dolls of the outer senshi

At present, I am $93.56 in "Sailor Moon debt." This is the amount of money I have to make back in commissions before I can spend any more money on toys. However, there are three other things delaying further purchases. One: I promised not to buy any more SM things until July 4. Two: we are moving soon and buying things now would be somewhat silly. And finally, three: I'm going to be pretty busy catching up with all the commissions for Glory. And that's way more worth it. :D

I will leave you with some nifty new SM fanarts on DA:
Sailor Mercury Portrait
Awesome Moon and ChibiMoon Lineart
Stunning realistic portrait
A sketch I find very cute :3
Wow - hot Sailor Mars

Infinity Artbook on eBay

2008-04-23T17:47:00.001-07:00

Well, there it is - Naoko's self published Doujinshi collection is up on eBay starting at $499.99. The Infinity Artbook is a very rare Sailor Moon item and it doesn't come around much. Personally, I have an eBay alert set up to look for it. :3 At this time, I'm not capable of dropping half a grand on a book - HOWEVER, if I did, it certainly wouldn't be for one with a ripped dust cover thankyouverymuch. I am still hoping that I can save up some pennies before Otakon in August and find it there.

Am I totally insane because I want to spend that much money on a book? I keep telling people, the book is more valuable to me than the money. :D Obsessive? Maybe.

I recently was linked to an amazing Sailor Saturn cosplay on DeviantArt recently. Check her out here, she's wonderful. Doesn't hurt to have an amazing photographer too I guess. Cosplay is so much fun.