I really, really love these cats. (And they've updated their website, too - improved the clarity and amount of information. And for you dog lovers, they have a drawing of the first dog they are making!)
But I really, really wish there were just pictures of the various size of cats with the various size of dolls - clearly labeled. I absolutely intend to rectify that by taking pictures with every single doll that I own once my cat gets here! :)
On the weekend, I saw a note on the company facebook that someone had decided the 7cm model was too big for their SD doll. PANIC!
That would be the size I ordered for my dolls, where Minifee are the adults. Minifee = much smaller than SD.
Picked up my printout again of the size, and put it beside Ellowyne. Looks fine.
You may remember I ordered the cat in a state of exhaustion, right?
It occurred to me (now) to check that the printout had printed out to scale.
Ummm...nope. The size I thought I was ordering is actually closer to the 5cm size. Brilliant I am not.
But maybe the 7cm will look fine when it arrives. Worst case, I sell the too big one and order again; not like that's a real hardship!
There is a picture out there of the 7cm with an MSD that's a bit taller than MNF, and I think it looks fine? But the doll is a little bigger than Claire, so I'm just not sure. It might be just fine at 7cm. :)
Anyway, in the end I will have a cat for my dolls. And it will be awesome!
I think the scale photo of the blue cat looks fine. Don't panic just yet.
ReplyDeleteNot all cats are dainty little things -- our 18 lb maine coon/tiger cross looks HUGE next to our skinny kid -- and we've had guests that stare (likely in horror, non-cat people I suppose) at him and slowly edge away. Some cats are just plain big! :)
That is true! I'm past the immediate panic...if it doesn't work, it doesn't work. But yes, some cats are much larger than others! (My real-life cat is not larger, per say...she's just, ummm..rounder?)
DeleteI love the visual of the guests backing away... LOL
Did you see this one? http://www.flickr.com/photos/jular/9522811569/in/pool-2210595@N20/
ReplyDelete35 cm bjd with 6 cm cat -- and I think the cat looks a bit tiny...
... why yes, I *have* been looking at these cats all afternoon... I've watched the assembly video a few times too -- I don't think I'd like to change out a head they way they are strung. Too bad the 'raw' kit comes with blank eyes... hmmm... maybe after the holidays...
Aren't they awesome! You absolutely need one... :D
DeleteYou're right, that one does look a bit small, so maybe the 7cm will turn out to be just right. Besides, it would be just like Claire to go to the Humane Society for a cat and come home with the giant one that nobody wanted! LOL
Did you see their video on making the eyes? They make it look easy, though I have a sneaking suspicion it would take me a lot of practice to get that good at it! LOL
DeleteI understand why you are nervous, I too have a hard time undertanding their measures from the site: the doll size comparison would be awesome!!! Mainly because there aren't many user pics out there...
ReplyDeleteBut from the picture it looks quite alright! It will be a big cat and not a kitty but I think it works :) Hope it works well in the end!!!
I think it will work out just fine as a rather large cat. I'm really looking forward to its arrival no matter what. :)
DeleteThe mistake in measurement was entirely my own fault; should have waited till I'd gotten more sleep! LOL But I do think it will be helpful once there are more out there, with more people stating the sizes...
These cats are brilliant! I am not so keen on the dog from the drawing, I think the cats suit the fluidity of all the joints...not sure the dogs need them though? Maybe if they made a tiny Chihuahua I might be tempted!! I think the scale in the linked photo is good!
ReplyDeleteThey definitely need to make a Chihuahua for you...it would be so cute! :D
DeleteAnd thanks! I think it will work out in the end! :D
I just found your blog, thank you. And am just amazed at how much we think alike, lol. I had just found these cats about a month ago. Haven't ordered yet. When do you expect yours to be here? I see you ordered her on my daughters birthday ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike? ;)
DeleteThey told me it would be about three months, which is pretty standard. I'm really excited about it, as you can probably tell! LOL
Have you seen they have been posting more photos of cats on their flickr account!
DeleteYes! The more pictures I see, the more I love those cats! LOL
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