/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Hi #4639
You mentioned correcting Imai Kira postcards. Which ones do you already have? >>

Hi, #8391!
In your form you stated you don't want to receive makeup items or nail polish, but how do you feel about nail stickers? I found some really funky ones I'd like to send you. Also, you're very cool.

>>10693362
Hello, I think you have the wrong number. I'm #4639, and I don't collect postcards.

>>10693394
Checked the number and that’s the right one in my email and under things you collect it mentions IK postcards/pins…did numbers get messed up?

>>10693300
I send it as soon as it's ready! Make it clear on the box what it is, they can decide to open now or later

>>10693362
>>10693394
>>10693425
I also have #4639 as one of my matches, and it mentions collecting Imai Kira postcards and pins as well, so I'd like to know if there was a mix-up too.

>>10693181
I'm back with more questions! I'm a lolita, so we don't have a ton in common and I was left a little overwhelmed with all the new information I had to take in. It might not be specific enough to help me, but I want to make sure I get this right! Do you have favorite gen 1 Pokémon? I understood which ones you don't like, but not your personal favorites.

>>10693394
>>10693487
must be a mix-up. I'm A.K. from Colorado, signed up for 1 gift in the $150+ tier, and I only put on my form that I collect kumya stuff. would the real slim shady please stand up?

>>10693515
Looks like there was a mix up.. I'll email you the correct ID!

>>10693532
>>10693515
>>10693487
>>10693394
>>10693362
Okay sooooooo, I hate Google sheets. The generator, out of 9999 numbers, has decided to give 2 people the same number (I am sure it has done this in a previous year as well)!?!

AK, I will email you a new number and update your match so there wont be any further confusion!

>>10693362
>>10693487
The #4639 you both have, please keep using for that match!

Shopping for my giftee asap to try and avoid this

>>10693535
thank you for solving it!

Now that it's been sorted, #4639, you should be the one who collects Imai Kira postcards! I'd love to know what you already have and what you might be looking for?

>>10693369
Hello there! Absolutely, nail stickers are great! I actually love to do my nails, and always like to do something fun with them. I mostly just had to put those stipulations in because I like to buy nicer brands for makeup and nail polish, but if there’s something jumping out at you please feel free!
Also thank you so much, I’m sure you’re really cool too! I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

>>10693505
Oh, I'm really sorry about my lacking information, it was quite rushed and then I just felt done with working on it after I finished.
And sorry about my late response.

I don't have one Pokémon that I love more than all others, but I can try to mention some.
>Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
the line just has a great design, and are iconic
>Charmander, but also Charmemelon
Charmander used to be my favourite pokémon when I was young, so I still feel some relationship with it
>Pikachu
I was way too harsh on Pikachu in my form, I've seen plenty of good Pikachu stuff, it's just the super yellow thing or spamming a million pikachu's that I'm not into. And maybe things that feel too "pikachu", it's hard to explain. I'll put it in the image.
>Paras
>Tentacruel is cool I guess
>Farfetch'd
Really cool, nice design, like the clearly separated feathers
>Gengar, maybe also Haunter
Maybe I just mention it because I saw some cool Gengar merch recently, but they are classics so.
>Cubone
Cute, interesting story
>Scyther
Just looks really cool
>Jolteon
>Snorlax
Saw some nice Snorlax merch, and Snorlax is just a likeable pokémon
But it's not really like these are way above other pokémon either, moat animal-like pokémon and some others are fine or the Abra line just avoid most fighting types+mr. mime+jynx and it should be fine.

I tried to explain a bit better what's the best pokémon items in this image
But you don't have to follow this image precisely, like it's okay with regular pokémon stuff too.
things that I'd regularly use in public should be tasteful or subtle though especially big things.


But Pokémon wasn't the only thing I didn't do properly, I didn't cover video games at all.
>The world Ends With You
prefer wearables from the game (pins, clothes and more) over the actual characters
>Blaze is the best Sonic character
>uh even though I haven't played Kingdom Hearts a keyblade keychain would be okay (or something else keyblade)

>>10693505
>>10693658
I didn't go a lot in depth with the anime either.

I'll just update my MAL to add comments to some anime there, in the "tags" section. Comments that have to do with secret santa will be marked with a $ first so you can search for them, so like:
$ no AO or movies
or if I just list characters then those are characters I like, like $ Osaka

And I know I said I didn't want anything Bakuman, but PCP would be fine.

Anyway, forgot to add picture to last post so here it is

Has anyone else not gotten a match yet? I'm a little worried because it's the 30th and I've heard nothing from organizers. I live in the US so I don't think it's for a lack of potential matches

>>10693677
All matches should have been sent out, please email me at cglsaltysnowball@gmail.com. It’s possible yours went to spam or something.

>>10693682
It was in my spam folder.... thank you anon. I can't wait to start shopping for my match

>Match #3005
You said you're on the hunt for RHS, how badly do you want them and does this mean bodyline ones or just the VW ones?
You did specifically say you don't really wear offwhite, but I own a pair of off-white bodyline RHS I bought in 2015 or 2014 in great condition and one size up from yours (25.5) if you're willing to accept a color you don't wear a lot and a size that's slightly too big.
I also would not count this towards your gift total since I already own them but haven't worn them in years and simply haven't been able to bring myself to part with them

>>10693332
Hi anon. It's my first year too. I appreciate the thought, but the chandelier series isn't for me. I like the over-sizedness of poison cherry, but the print isn't my thing.

>>10693717
Ahh, thank you for getting back to me!

I think I’ve found something from SPR that you might like, it looks like what I’m imagining you wearing with that advice taken into account, but I’m not sure whether you might own it or not? if you have any suggestions, I’d be happy to give you my alt email that I use for cgl dealings so that we can discuss further so I don’t unintentionally clog up the thread! Our style is so different that I’d rather you know what your gift is and love it than not know and hate it. plus you seem cool t-b-h

>>10693729
If you want to email me, my email is seagullfriend@protonmail.com

>>10693065
I feel like I have nothing in common with my match either but I really want to do well. I'm just disappointed that I seem to have gotten someone who doesn't share my hobbies at all when I know there are people on this board who do (but maybe they just aren't participating in SS?)

>>10693658
>>10693659
Thank you, this helps a lot! I'm a bit out of my element with the anime though (mostly watch random old school OVAs once in a blue moon), and sadly don't have a way to shop in Japan since shipping to my country is still restricted. I've seen that you've watched this series but didn't leave a rating, and won't count this towards your gift if you say yes, but do you want my FLCL DVD? I haven't had time to sell it yet, so it's sitting in my bookshelf

>>10693779
You're not alone in being out of your element, at least. I spent hours trying to figure out lolita yesterday, but in the end, even if I master looking it up and buying it, there's no way I can master taste in just a week so I can actually pick out something nice that fits my match, and anyway most nice things are too costly. Luckily they gave me some alternatives but a part of me also fears they'll be disappointed if I don't give them lolita but maybe I'm just paranoid.

As for the DVD, that was a very generous offer but I think you should sell it or give it to someone else who may enjoy it more than me. I don't have any equipment for playing DVDs,and there could zone restrictions too, and I don't feel a strong passion for FLCL anyway, it's more like it's just okay. And I worry that it'd just be too much.
Thank you though!

Feel free to ask more if there's more you need to know, (maybe I should be a bit ashamed), will throw in some other things I didn't mention, most not suitable as gifts though

Books:
almost stopped reading, but liked His Dark Materials when I read it (not the movie), already covered Harry Potter, maybe Chronicles of Ancient Darkness. Been trying to get through Lord of the Rings for the better part of my life.

I'm into constructed languages, especially for media. I'm interested in Tolkien's languages, already mentioned Baronh on my MAL, and somewhat Hymmnos and Na'vi as well. (No books about Tolkien languages please)

video games: already mentioned most, but used to be quite into Nintendo. Most nintendo merch, like Mario and Animal Crossing, doesn't look very exciting, but Zelda would be fine. Maybe the original DKC trilogy too.
I like Freedom Planet.

J-fashion:
Pictures like Fruits or other similar things can be nice. I'm usually not that into the lolita look (but with some exceptions)

I already spent $200+ on my match, and there are still things I want to buy...

>>10693842
I ordered most of your gifts, all that's left is to hunt down the main one I'm planning to get. I hope you like everything!
And I feel you, but you could always ask them for help itt or request specific wishlist items that are available. I have a big brain theory, what if we're each other's matches?

>>10693863
i want to spend a lot on my match, but then i remember what a pain in the ass declaring every little thing on customs forms is. next year i have to remember to sign up for within my country only. idk what i was thinking.

>>10693863
Same. Part of the reason I say I'll only ship within the US though is so that I can spend more. Obviously $150 is a given and shipping costs don't factor into that, but I can spend $300 on my match as opposed to $200 if I don't have to pay international shipping.

>>10693907
That's great to hear, I was worried you were still struggling with finding anything especially with shipping issues to your country, and was starting to wonder "maybe I should go to the grocery store or mall and look for ideas just from there"

I actually do have a suspicion about where you live, because the organizers emailed me asking if a match from a specific country was fine, but in the end gave me someone else, so I think you might be the person they originally intended to match me with

#1111 (AK), wondering if you like any Sanrio characters? And do you like usakumya/kumakumya jewelry?

>>10682983
Laughing at whatever retarded shit Karl sends out is a /cgl/ holiday tradition. I think he should be allowed with the stipulation that there be some kind of measures in place so that anyone who receives a karl shitgift also gets a legit nice gift, or perhaps people can knowingly sign up for “Karl tier”.

>>10694013
Hi, Santa! Out of Sanrio, my favorites are Cinnamoroll and Pompompurin. Also, it's not Sanrio, but I really love all the Rilakkuma characters! I do like the kumya jewelry, but I actually don't own any yet, unless you count the recent Captain Chris ring. If you have any more questions, I'll be glad to answer!

#8680, I'm still just looking into options, but I got some questions!

What artbooks do you already own? Would you be okay with damaged cover? Missing paper slip that was wrappped around when new? Would signed be a bad thing?
Also, maybe it'd be nice to know what EGL media you own as well, and your standards for condition for those items too.

As for lolita, I just don't know, would it be okay if I went radically different from what you showed you like (as long as I avoid what you didn't want), I simply can't find anything similar that doesn't have (what I assume is) a major flaw. Also, mostly been looking at the big, mainstream brands like BtSSB, Metamorphose, Innocent world and some Victorian Maiden and AatP, would indie brands, things sold as home made, lesser known brands etc. be okay? Also, I've gone by the assumption that for accessories etc., you'd be okay with something after the 2000s as well, is that assumption correct?

Hi 6850! The link to your wardrobe board isn’t working. I know you said it’s incomplete anyway, but I just want to make sure I’m not getting you something you already have as much as I can!

Haven't seen my number pop up, so hopefully that means I was easy to shop for!

My first order for my match arrived today, so I'm off to a good start!

>>10693711
Apologies for the late reply! I tried to reply earlier but was having problems with my IP range.

I would never dare ask for VW in Secret Santa, so Bodyline ones are perfectly fine! I think the colorway is called offwhite but they're basically white, right? I'd love to give them a try and I have these shoe inserts I can use to help them fit better. Thanks and I really appreciate it!

2279, what are your measurements? I can’t seem to find them anywhere on your form.

After searching on and off through depression and doubt I found the perfect accessory. I am smiling so widely, full of christmas cheer. When I am scrolling down my match's instagram feed I can almost picture her wearing it with every other coord. It had the perfect price too, so now I'm just stuffing that stocking!

Hello #2930! Just wondering if you play Magic in person or online more? Any archetype you love? What about format? happy Monday.

>>10694393
Same!

>>10694370
Hi Santa! I had it on private so sorry about that. I've made it public let me know if you can see it. I'm making some small changes to it throughout today so it's more organized for you.

I can't recall if I left this out on my form, the comments above just reminded me. I like Little Twin Stars a lot as well as anything by Imai Kira! And my shoe size is a L in AP/Baby, or 24.5cm and CN size 40 (41 if they run small)

>>10694367
Hi, Santa!
I only own two art books from the artists I chose to list in my form - Alice Addict by Mitsukazu Mihara and Maruo Graph Ex II by Suehiro Maruo. The rest are from artists I didn't list, so you'll be safe going for any of them. I don't mind any of the damages you mentioned, as long as the book is in overall good condition, and if it's signed, that would be a great bonus!
As for EGL media, I own both volumes of Escargot Skin, Alice Doll, GLB volumes 3, 5, 7 and 17, Kyoko Fukada in Shimotsuma Monogatari and one of the two DVD collections of short films by Mari Terashima. I prefer that magazines include patterns and stickers, but it's not a huge deal if they don't.

When it comes to lolita, I think I have my general style and aesthetic figured out, but I should've included more sweet items in that lineup because I do wear it quite a bit. I'm totally okay with indie and lesser known brands, and I hope I didn't forget to mention I even collect those! There are a few indie brand items within the tier's price range I've been eyeing that have been up for a while, so if you start feeling totally lost I could try and link those to you. I'm okay with more recent accessories as well, as long as they fit my style and have an older look to them, like Baby's classical series. I do however tend to stay away from AatP, I'm not sure why but I've always had an inexplicable dislike for the brand.

I think I also forgot to include in my form that I have a 3DS, which I mostly play Animal Crossing on, but would love to have more DS games for. I hope this helps and please feel free to ask more questions if you need to know something else!

>>10694367
>>10694529
Forgot to mention that I prefer to stay away from homemade lolita items as well, since they usually tend to look lesser quality to me - probably because of the materials. But I have made my own usakumya and a couple of crochet strawberry hair combs that I do wear, so it depends on the item! I would say no just to be safe though, since the majority of them don't look on par with brand to me.

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>>10694569

3157,

Your form doesn't mention sizing. I would guess based on your social media that you are free-size. But if there are multiple sizes of something available, like IW which has M and L sizes, would you prefer the more snug fit or more room for comfort?

>>10694529
Yeah you did mention you collect indie brands.

I'm really not sure about the difference between old/classic style and what's modern, I don't really know lolita at all. I think I might have noticed some patterns to what you like though.
You don't seem to like full bows, and strongly prefer tied ones? Even when they're not hairbows. You don't want the edges of the fabric in decorative cloth flowers to be open so you can see the frays. You seem to like lace. But even just putting it into words doesn't cover everything. Sometimes it's more of a feel. Like, I saw a skirt, but it felt like it was for energetic movement, which didn't fit the image I have of you. Sometimes I try to close my eyes and imagine an antique doll (helpful description!) with the item I'm looking at, and may reject based on how I feel like that would look. And Victorian Maiden just overall looked too soft and round, if that makes sense, at least on their store.

And for jewelry, I don't even get a feeling. For some AatP, I might get some sort of feeling that it's not quite right, but when it comes to jewelry I can't even pretend to myself that I got any sense.
Like why is this crown bad (aside from the gold) when it looks so similar to the ones you listed?
https://shop.baby-aatp.com/collections/alice-and-the-pirates/products/p17ac023-a-p-vine-rose-crown-pearl-necklace
Is it the "antique-ness"? In that case, doesn't this Baby crown fail for the same reason? You didn't wish it and maybe this is why, but then I don't see the difference between Baby and Alice jewelry anyway since I feel these are so similar.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/133921621763?hash=item1f2e59c703:g:XjEAAOSwJstgRp2C
Even some Moi Meme Moitie jewelry looks like it could be okay to me.

Are there any corrections to make to my assumptions and feelings?

cont. >>10694685

>>10694529
I feel like I shouldn't just leave all the work to you, but it's probably more important that you get something you like, so I think I should say yes to your offer, it would be helpful if you could link some pieces. Time isn't endless either. But even aside from that, just naming some less popular brands and some indie brands could be helpful too. There are some brands that pop up at Wunderwelt, but that might be limited and not your prefered brands.
I've kind of just assumed the defunct indie brands would be impossible to find anything of, but if they really are doable I can try to look a bit better, otherwise it would be helpful if you named some brands.

>I think I also forgot to include in my form that I have a 3DS, which I mostly play Animal Crossing on, but would love to have more DS games for.
DS games, not 3DS games?
And do you have any preferred types of games?

>>10694536
I kind of figured, if you wanted homemade items you'd already've made them yourself.

>>10694424
Hi~ I play in person MTG, I'm really lucky to have a weekly group that isn't stink-lords at the local game store.
I have been trying to get into Commander with some precons, but mainly I play Standard (Orzhov angels).
Archetypes I love are ANGELS (and Ashiok's whole mill dealio). I have an Aurelia angel playmat and RBW are my favorite colors.