A most luminous lady

When these dolls were first sold in Japan they were available in both doll stores, and stockists that sold plastic models and kits for boats and airplanes. According to Takara’s research, 70% of sales were to men. Apparently, many male Japanese customers were interested in customizing this doll. The line was aimed at the Japanese market but really took off when Lady Luminous was discovered by US and European collectors. The doll was noted for her life-like proportions – scaled to those of a real fashion model. Her head is one-sixth the size of the body – which follows the human form. More info and pictures…