Custom Duffy?!
Well, you guys should know about custom outfits (if you don’t, check the FAQ!), and apparently, people are actually making Custom Duffy now! While they may not be your cup of tea (whether it be because you don’t like them, you’re not a fan of the colors, or just aren’t a fan of custom anything), it’s something that’s still neat to think about. Even if you don’t like customs, the idea of there being more Custom Duffy in the future is something I think could be really cool.
So, while these may not be the most perfect customs (in fact, I’m pretty sure they’re the first actual customs of Duffy. Yes, there have been hand-made Duffy at the Disney Toy Fair, but those were made from scratch and not customs of actual Duffy Disney Bears. (Here’s another example of a Hand-made Duffy Disney Bear–one limited to 2500 at the Toy Fair.)
Now, again, while these may not be the nicest to you guys, you have to remember this person is proud of them (and they -are- selling so some people also like them too!). I’ll be summing up the pictures and description the best I can, but please do check out the auctions if you’re curious and maybe this person will not only improve in the future, but encourage others to make Custom Duffy too!
First up, check out Pinku, the Sleepy Duffy.
Pinku has not only been dyed reddish-pink, she comes with the outfit she’s wearing (Pink pajamas with daisies and a bunny on it) and a magnetic pacifier. She also had new eyelashes and it seems she was given eyelids to give her that sleepy look.
Next (and well, technically this is it), we have the Pink Princess: Pinku Mei.
Pinku Mei comes with the Victorian stuff she is shown to have on. The hat and neck are apparently not removable (Well, you could probably remove them, but you’d be pulling on some strings then…), though the skirt is. She also has custom eye lashes.
I have to say, while I’m not particularly interested in either (though, I am still exciting for what this could mean in the future), I think they both come with nice things and not only that, that they were set up nicely. Each looks like they are in their own little house with a cute chair (which is adorable–I want one for mine) and they have various accessories with them. Whether they come with them (IE: The blanket for Pinku and the animals for Pinku Mei) or not, it’s still a nice touch.
And to be honest, I think the lashes actually aren’t too bad, maybe a bit too many of them there, but I think they look okay. In fact, I’m actually thinking about it more with Ahim–I have wanted to give her eyelashes ever since I’ve seen Shellie May to make it more abundant that she’s a girl.
Thanks to Super Merlion for the above image
I’ve been going back and forth about it because Ahim is a Pink Disney Bear and thus, the chance of being able to replace her if I screw up is…well, pretty low, as I wouldn’t be able to afford a new one. However, this seems to be a way to do it without as much of a risk to ruining the bear. It’s something to look into, at the least and seeing these customs have given me some hope that it may not be impossible.