Xiang Liu and Xiao Yao’s Story and Romance

 HeadInTheClouds:

Xiang Liu and all 9 of his stubborn, noble idiot heads need to sign up to my communication class.

Definitely!

 HeadInTheClouds:

Haha! I think I saw that same listing. Mao Qiu will be pooping on whoever came up with that description just like he pooped on WYL :-). The 30cm one was not very cute, which was why I didn't buy it.

Yes I think that seller runs the risk of getting the same treatment as Wen Xiao Liu!

 HeadInTheClouds:

Thank you for the link. I put in an order already. You saved me a good chunk of money, so now I can buy this adorable little bundle!

You're welcome!

And thank you for reminding me about the mini Xiang Liu. It's gorgeous! Looks like it's a pre-order though, only shipped in Dec. Where did you order it from? I saw it on Taobao on the RUA store. Is it available elsewhere currently? Did you buy the mini-FFB and mini-Mao Qiu too?  Looks like the only shipment options (air and ship) are to accumulate the package weight up to 0.5kg before it ships. Not very familiar with this kind of shipment but am wondering if this means that even the ready stock (FFB, Mao Qiu) won't be shipped until they make up the package weight? *confuzzled*

 HeadInTheClouds:

Do you think it's because it's too difficult to make a good one? The prop in the drama was already, hmmm, questionable :-). Perhaps, they will release it at a later date, like this mini XL doll. Along with a big FFB :-)

I really hope so. That is something I really would love to own (apart from grumpy pants dolls and their fluffball winged mounts!).

 HeadInTheClouds:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/156317042058?var=457365771329

The price isn't exactly friendly.

Ouch. Certainly, a lot more affordable on Taobao.

 liddi:

Where did you order it from? I saw it on Taobao on the RUA store. Is it available elsewhere currently? Did you buy the mini-FFB and mini-Mao Qiu too? Looks like the only shipment options (air and ship) are to accumulate the package weight up to 0.5kg before it ships. Not very familiar with this kind of shipment but am wondering if this means that even the ready stock (FFB, Mao Qiu) won't be shipped until they make up the package weight? *confuzzled

I haven't order it, just saw it on a Facebook page. If you have a link to pre-order, could you send it to me, please?

I think some shops have various shipping options. The cheapest option is the one where you wait until it accumulate to 0.5kg. There are other options, but they are more expensive. I did see a mini Mao Qiu on TaoBao, but with the non-0.5kg accumulated shipping option, the price works out to be the same as on ebay.

Have you seen this special version of Yuan Mo on TaoBao liddi? I've been searching, but since I don't know a lick of chinese, it's rather difficult :-)

 liddi:

They finally provided direct shipment so yay.

They did? X_X 

I'm guessing not to all countries tho

 liddi:

That is unusual. I checked again and I do have an option for direct air shipment (直邮-空运). Direct shipment was not not an option when it was first released, but it is available now. Perhaps you can check again?

I didn’t even try hehe but I’m sure they don’t deliver things to Brazil,  nothing new there :D

Btw, how you’ve been Liddi? Still mourning our Xiang Liu? 

Happy 34th birthday Tan Jianci! Thank you for bringing Xiang Liu and Fangfeng Bei to life - I never thought it possible that anyone could portray that character, but now I cannot imagine anyone else in the role except you! May this birthday usher untold blessings and joy in the years to come!

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 HeadInTheClouds:

Thanks liddi. They are so cute. I got one of those clamp she'll lamp.. unfortunately th mini XL won't fit inside :-(.  If I buy all 3 at once and chose direct shipment option, does that mean they will send out Bei and MQ first since they are available or will I have to wait for them to be shipped together with mini XL in Dec?

You're welcome! Yes, based on my own order of all 3 minis, they will ship FFB and Mao Qiu first (within the next 3 days), and ship Xiang Liu sometime before 24 Dec.

Clam shell lamp? Even the one in their photo didn't fit mini-Xiang Liu, only Mao Qiu, so there goes trying to recreate the 37 years under the ocean scene! Gah!

 HeadInTheClouds:

And I should be receiving my big MQ fairly soon. Can't wait to meet him :-).

Oooh can't wait for you to meet him! It's incredible how therapeutic his presence has been. My daughter sleeps with him and I hug him whenever I get the chance. Even her brothers who never watched LYF and don't know Mao Qiu from Adam, find him adorable LOL.

 HeadInTheClouds:

Thanks for keeping an eye out for YM. 

You're welcome!

 nathsketch:

OMG but that can't be, they make us use a third-party shipping company OoO

Is this a new feature??

I don't know whether it is a new feature - my very first Taobao physical purchase was in Aug this year. When was the last time you tried to set up shipment from Taobao?

All my Taobao purchases are tracked by Cainiao 菜鸟 (which services Taobao and AliExpress), and Brazil is listed among the countries that they deliver to - it's even listed as among the popular countries:

https://g.alicdn.com/cn-global/global-got-static-tms/0.0.1/libs/help_country_en.html

https://www.taobao.com/markets/cnwww/global_tips_en

Hopefully it means that you should have no problems buying from them now. 

 liddi:

Xiang Liu after battling the maelstrom in Vol 3 Ch10 (Chapter 43), which is also an apt reflection of my frazzled self in recent days.

The messy hair is matching however the clothes are still too nice :D