Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 6 - Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Premier Sasha

I wasn't quite sure how to count this next incoming doll.  I didn't actually spend any money on her, but she is new to my collection.

One of the most fulfilling things about collecting dolls is connecting with other collectors who share your love of this hobby.  One of my best doll friends lives in San Francisco, all the way on the other side of the country from me; I live near Atlanta, GA.    Even though we are thousands of miles apart, we message almost daily.   

One day, I casually mentioned that I had acquired some duplicates of some of my favorite Jamieshow/Owensu Muses and was considering letting them go to make more room.  One of the dolls I was selling was one that he wanted.  He also had some duplicates, so he offered a trade of an older doll I have regretted missing.

So, we made a trade!  When she arrived, she was everything I had hoped.   Here is the promo photo of Jamieshow/Owensu Premier Sasha from 2020.

And my closeup photo of her beautiful face!  

These girls share clothing with Integrity Toys lines beautifully.  Here she is wearing Garden of Excess.  I'm so glad I added her to my collection.  Collecting Cycle 2025 - Number 6 is Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Premier Sasha.

"The Masterpiece" - The Latest Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Collection Pre-order Until May 3

If you've been admiring the Jamieshow/Owensu Muses from afar and have considered purchasing from this brand, here is your chance.  Introducing "The Masterpiece":

"Masterpiece" is now being offered on their website for pre-order until May 3.   Here is the link:  Link to View and Pre-Order Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Masterpiece Collection .

This collection is truly extraordinary.  There are only four dolls offered:  A new version of fan-favorite Astrid, a newer version of male doll Gabriel, and two new females:  Celeste and Blanca.  Each is fantastic in its own right, but the stand-out among collectors is Celeste.

The theme of this collection is "Masterpiece".  Many of the Looks are inspired by easily recognizable artist Masterpieces on display in museums around the world.  Many of the ensembles were inspired by noted designers like Christian Lacrox, Yves Saint-Laurent, Schiaparelli, Dior, and Mugler.  There are fifteen ensembles ranging in price from $175 - $250.  The ensembles include jewelry, shoes, and oftentimes headpieces, sunglasses, and purses.  There were four ensembles for male dolls and eleven for the girls.  Here is a quick view of what is being offered.

And some promo photos ...

In addition to the fifteen ensembles, there are ten accessory sets (two for the guys, eight for the girls).  One of the coolest things this time is there are little resin purses with famous paintings on the outside included with many of the offerings.  Here is a photo of my favorite, inspired by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt.

Since Muses are bald with a "wig cap" system, there were also several wigs in various colors also offered.  

Jamieshow operates just like Integrity Toys.  This is a pre-order period where the they establish the edition sizes of the items made-to-order.  Buyers pay a 20% deposit now and are invoiced for the remainder right before shipment.

I usually struggle with placing a pre-order, but this time the process of elimination has been excruciating.  How do you choose?  I will leave you with three of my favorite looks.

Look 11 - Mugler's Birth of Venus

Look 14 - 

Look 15 - Inspired by Van Gogh's Starry Night.