"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.

Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Garden Party - Numbers 2, 3, and 4 of 2025

When Jamieshow/Owensu releases new promotions for forthcoming capsules, it is nothing short of overwhelming.  The dolls are always extraordinary, and the complete ensembles are simply beyond anything that can be purchased for 1:6 scale dolls at this time.

Last year there were three separate capsules promoted for 2025.   The first arrived earlier in 2025.   Here is the promotional photo for the collection called Garden Party.  If that doesn't make you catch your breath, nothing will!

There were three female dolls and one male offered in the Garden Party Collection.   In addition, there were 15 female ensembles, five male ensembles, six accessory shoe packs for the girls and four for the guys, four pet kittens, four female wig styles in various colors and two new wig styles for men.  That's a whole lotta merch!

These dolls are resin ball-jointed dolls that are held together with cording.  Their faces are painted by hand and their bodies are hand-blushed.  The edition sizes vary according to pre-orders but are generally between 100 - 150.  They are sold nude for $475 and come with additional clutching hands, flat feet, dressing paddles, a buffing sponge, a wig cap and an extraordinary telescoping stand that screws into the base.  The resin used is especially made for this company and it has not been known to yellow or change color over time like other resins.  The darker skin tones do need moisturizing treatments on occasion due to the resin drying out and becoming ashy looking which is very common across brands of resin dolls.  It's an easy fix and the results are always amazing!

I own at least one version of almost all character molds for Muses.  The only female missing from my lineup is Kate; I have been waiting for a version to fall in love with but she's not been produced yet.  Two new characters were introduced in Garden Party, so they immediately made it into my cart.  

Jasmine is the first female character produced in the caramel skintone.    Here is the Jamieshow/Muses promo of Jasmine.

Although there are enough clothing options, accessories, and wig caps in this collection to produce many versions of each doll, I often find myself using other wigs and clothing choices to create my own version of each doll.  And here are a few of my versions to show how different she can look.  

The first is using a wig cap from an Instagram seller Maovim,  the shirtdress is from Salvador Lopez Arriaga on Facebook/Instagram, and the boots are Integrity Toys.  

Next up, Jasmine is wearing pieces from different Jamieshow ensembles (Top from Garden Party Look 4 with skirt from Summer Kisses Look 8) and a puki-puki wig from Etsy.

The last look uses a wig cap from Garden Party, but the ensemble is from an Etsy seller with shoes and bag from Jamieshow.

It just amazes me how different JS dolls look based on wig choices!  It's like you have unlimited versions of any faceup mold.  The second doll to join my collection in 2025 is Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Garden Party Jasmine.

Although I already had two versions of Astrid, I couldn't resist the dramatic makeup on Garden Party Astrid.  Here is her promo shot.

And my interpretation with a JS Rococo Blonde Wig and some Vegas feathers.

Garden Party Astrid has been a huge success with JS collectors.  The third doll in my 2025 collection is Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Garden Party Astrid.

The final female doll from the Garden Party collection is the second Jamieshow/Owensu Muses doll to have parted lips.  This doll seems to be quite polarizing with collectors.  There is a lot of love for her but some collectors considered her an easy pass.  Here is the promo photo.

I immediately saw Charlize Theron in this mold.  Here is my interpretation wearing a Dominion Doll wig and IT ensemble.  

She hasn't been changed out of this outfit since I put her in it.  I think she is just perfectly presented this way.  The third doll added in 2025 was Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Garden Party Keira.

The final doll from this collection was a male doll named Christian.  He is actually one of the best male dolls produced so far, but I am trying to limit the number of males living here after succumbing to their allure in 2022.  Here is one of the promo photos of Christian in one of the male ensembles.  WOW!

Although there were fifteen ensembles for the ladies, I had to really limit my choices.  The prices for ensembles ranged from $150 (beachwear) to the more formal ensembles going for $225.  Don't get me wrong, these ensembles are worth every penny.  The fabrics and construction are top of the line.  They come with shoes, jewelry, purses, and hats or hair accessories.   They are quite extraordinary.  However, my budget just won't allow me to go too overboard.  I will share my choices from this collection.   

Look 4

Based on 1993 Galliano designs:

Look 5 (Schiaparelli influenced)

Look 6

Look 14

Look 16

Look 18 (Very Christian Dior)

And my personal favorite Look 17

This one was inspired by Chanel

I also ordered a few wigs in various colors and one accessory set in natural colors called Ever Thine, Ever Mine, Ever Ours (Retail: $110 for pair of shoes)

Jamieshow/Owensu operates very similar to Integrity Toys W Club.  There is a pre-order period where collectors make their choices and put down a deposit (typically $100 per doll, $10 per wig,  and 10% on everything else).  That gives collectors time to save up for the final invoice which comes several months later.   Unfortunately, everything is so extraordinary (am I using that word too much) that it makes the decision making total agony.  

As much as I am totally onboard with this brand, I do not recommend it to the faint of heart.  Once you experience the quality, it's very difficult to continue collecting less expensive doll lines.   I do believe the ensembles, shoes, and accessories are worth sampling by anyone who collects 1:6 dolls.  The prices are quite reasonable for what you are getting.  They fit IT Nuface perfectly and most will fit Fashion Royalty (unless they have a very tight bodice).   I have links to the Jamieshow sites on the right sidebar of my blog.  Get on the e-mail list, so you can be notified of upcoming collections.

... So Where Can I Buy One of These Jamieshow/Owensu Muses?

It just so happens that my countdown coincided with the latest release promotion for Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Time & Timeless.

My favorite dolls from 2024 were the Daphne and Thea from the Legend capsule.  Both sculpts appear in the Time & Timeless line with new faces.

First, we have Time & Timeless Daphne

And here is Time & Timeless Thea

Also as part of this line was a new version of Sakura:

And a new sculpt was unveiled, a doll of color named Leomie:

Each doll is sold nude with a stand, extra hands, and a wig cap.  The cost for each is $475.  Here is a promo photo of the dolls in the 12 ensemble options.

Ensembles range from $175 - $225.  This line was heavily influenced by John Galliano designs.  Here are four of the looks I love.  

Here is one heavily influenced by Alexander McQueen.

The order deadline is midnight, January 2nd, 2025.  If you just happen to have a little Christmas money burning a hole in your pocket, you can't go wrong purchasing one of these ensembles since they also fit other 1:6 scale fashion dolls like Integrity Toys Fashion Royalty/Nuface, Dominion Dolls, etc.  Do yourself a favor and at least visit the site and look at the photos.  They are phenomenal.  Jamieshow/Owensu Muses Time & Timeless Collection for Sale

Collecting Cycle 2024 - Jamieshow/Owensu Legend Collection

The Jamieshow/Owensu Legend Collection arrived earlier this past month.  Every time a box from this group arrives it is like Christmas and birthdays all rolled into one!  I like to take my time and savor every moment of experiencing the sheer decadence of these collections!

There were four dolls in this collection, but I only ordered the two new characters.  The first doll I chose to release is called Daphne.  Here is the Jamieshow/Owensu promotional photo of her in stock.

This doll just truly checks all my boxes.  When she arrived, I decided she needed a more vibrant wig color.  The great thing about Jamieshow/Owensu Muses is that it is so easy to change their wig style and color.  Collectors are offered interchangeable wig caps in a variety of colors and styles.  In this collection, the wig style the dolls came with were offered as separate purchases.  There were four colors; Daphne's wig color is Bronze and Thea's is platinum.  It was also offered in pumpkin and black.  I wanted to try Daphne in something more modern and chic.  Here she is in a Van Oscar Met Gala gown.

I do love this so much!  She looks like a modern Rita Hayworth!  Another great thing about collecting Jamieshow/Owensu Muses is that the Facebook Fan Page is very active.  It is so much fun to see how other collectors style their dolls.  Another collector posted a photo of Daphne in a silver wig - the converse of my idea of going with a vibrant color. I couldn't believe how beautiful she was!  Next step ... silver wigged Daphne wearing Look 11 from the Jamieshow/Owensu 2021 Dangerous Love collection.  (The wig is from Instagram member Maovi92.)

This doll is just extraordinary.  Her faceup works with every color wig.  I don't know how this line keeps improving, but they just get better and better.   Collecting Cycle 2024 - Number 24 is Jamieshow/Owensu Legend Daphne.

The second doll I ordered turned out to be one of the most popular Muses ever created by this designer.  Here is the Jamieshow/Owensu promo photo of Legend Thea.

Those eyes are remarkable, aren't they?   Again, based on another collectors' styling choices I chose to put her in a different JS/Owensu wig cap in Bronze color.  She is wearing Look 7 from the JS/Owensu Bonjour Paris 2022 collection.

Collecting Cycle 2024 - Number 25 is Jamieshow/Owensu Legend Thea.

As you can tell, the dolls aren't the only items I love from this production team!  The ensembles are just incomparable.  The designs, construction, fabrics, accessories.  Everything is just out-of-this-world amazing!   Here is the JS/Owensu promo photo of the Legend collection showing all the ensembles.  

I have been disillusioned by other fashion doll manufacturers for several years now, even before the Covid pandemic.   The quality control is all over the place and the quality often suffers due to quantity of merchandise produced.  JS/Owensu Muses are produced in edition sizes less than 150.  The faces are actually painted by hand.  The bodies are blushed by hand.   The ball-jointed bodies are resin. Again, collectors have to pay for this quality.  Each doll currently retails at $475 (which is more than double their plastic counterparts).   These dolls were introduced in Winter 2019 with a delivery date of late spring 2020.  The original price of the dolls was $425 (they have increased $50 since that time).  The original ensembles from the Premier Collection ranged in price from $150 - $200 (the upper end of the Legend collection pushed $250 which is another $50 increase).

Even though the luxury is substantially higher than other fashion doll brands (ensembles often cost as much, or even more, than most Integrity Toys dressed dolls), collectors seem to be willing to pay it.   To offset the expense, each ensemble comes fully accessorized with jewelry, footwear, purses, and often hats/headpieces.  But the cost is quite prohibitive of purchasing entire lines.  Here is where this collector has to exercise some serious self-restraint or she would be in the poor house.

From the 16 ensembles offered in the Legend fashion capsule (12 female and 4 male), I only allowed myself five of them.   Since Thea and Daphne were busy modeling ensembles from earlier collections, I decided to try using some of my Muses that I have struggled bonding with.  

The least expensive ensemble from this Line was Look 1.  Its retail price was only $125.  It came with this wonderful resin breastplate that looks like wings.  Here is Go East Sakura modeling.  This is the first time I have liked this Muses girl.  

Next up is one of my very favorite looks from Legend, Look 12.  The silk is so soft and beautiful.  The draping is just crazy good!  Here is Summer Kisses Ginnie modeling.

Then we have one of my favorite Muses, Dangerous Love Valentina, wearing one of my favorite Legend ensembles, Look 5.

Another doll that I've always been unsure of in my collection is Go East Bella.  I decided to put her Daphne's stock dress and accessorize with an IT Meteor crown and designer earrings.  I think she really pulled this off beautifully.

That leaves the two ensembles that I most looked forward to from the Legend collection.

First I have to give credit where it is due.  I stole this idea from my doll friend Lorraine.  Legend Look 11 needed a little something extra to tie it in with the theme of the rest of the collection.  This ensemble came with a narrow tube-top-like bra in the same fabric as the the skirt.  The resin bra is from Etsy seller Little Janchor.  With tax and shipping it was less than $35, but it totally elevated the whole look.  It is being modeled by one of my new favorites, Let Them Eat Cake, Eileen.  The ensemble even came with the cat as one of the accessories.  How cool is that!  

The last ensemble is one I am saving for my countdown later this year.  There is no doubt in my mind that it will be included with Thea modeling it.

I don't know how they continue doing it, but Jamieshow/Owensu Muses just keeps getting better and better.   I know the edition sizes have risen in response to the crossover collectors from other lines.  Once you experience the luxury of these dolls, the decadence of the ensembles, and the wig cap system, it's hard to go back to anything less.