Dollieh Sanctuary

Whew! Just finished a pretty difficult set of dolls for a commission! Just in time for my sister's birthday 'vacation'. (We need a little break after this! :laughs:)

These are 'Rise of the Guardians' dolls---Santa Claus, Jack Frost, Toothfairy, Easter Bunny and Sandman.

Now, we've never seen this film and I was really 'weirded out' by the design of these legendary characters---a semi-grumpy looking Santa with tattoos and swords?! The Easter Bunny with sword, boomerang and grenades?!? A hummingbird-like Toothfairy?

What?!

The other 2, Jack Frost and Sandman, look like they ought to! But the other 3?!? What the heck?!

Well, admittedly, it was very challenging to make these dolls because the charas are so detailed and designed intricately. Painting 'Santa's' tattoos, making his snowglobe doll sized was tedious and my sister embroidering his pants and coat as well, but I think all the extra effort paid off. I've not seen this movie, but I'm really pretty happy with the results (comparing to the artwork/photos we were provided to base the dolls from). What do you think? Since we're not at ALL familiar with these characters, do you think we captured their likenesses? Would love to hear your opinions!

You did a terrific job! They all look fantastic!

I have seen this movie, and you did a good job!

Here's your explanations. Santa is a combination of all of the Christmas Gift Giver characters, taking most of his look from his Russian counterpart, Father Frost, in order to avoid the Santa stereotypes. The writers didn't want a cloyingly sweet character, they wanted a warrior. This is not "the" Tooth Fairy, this is "a" Tooth Fairy, the only one left after the villains locked all the rest up. And Jack is Australian probably for the same reason Santa is mostly Russian; they wanted a warrior, rabbits are associated with Australia because of the Rabbit Plague, and Australians are pretty darn tough.

You did a really good job, especially for not having seen the movie (which I recommend, btw).

You did a wonderful job. I love all the characters .

Wow! Thanks so much for liking them all, DarkAngel-san, VV-sama, Kirahfaye-san, and maywong-san!!!! :hugs: It makes us especially glad because we had no idea of anything about these characters! Thanks again!!

VV-sama, thanks for the information!!! That cleared up the confusion SO much! We were flabbergasted at the designs for especially 'Santa' and 'Easter Bunny' (and Toothfairy was pretty out there, too as a 'hummingbird' looking fairy) and your description and background information clarified the 'why' they look like 'battle ready, warrior' characters! THANK YOU!!! You're always so kind and informative to share your knowledge with us! It means a lot! :hugs: (PS Hope you're feeling much much better!! God bless!)