7 Dolls were stolen from the FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) last night.
Here is the thread on DoA --->>>

http://www.denofangels.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220740

And the info so far:

These are one-off, unique dolls. They do not have a headplate on the back of the head, they have an artist's signature inside instead.

(1) SD16 Girl "Ruby" w/black swan dress


(2) MSD Girl F-21 Fairy w/blue dress & (3) MSD Boy F-13 Fairy w/blue outfit (2 and 3 have matching outfits and long elf ears)


(4) MSD Girl F-22 Fairy w/yellow dress


(5) SD13 Girl F-29 w/yellow dress (4 and 5 have matched dresses)


(6) SD13 Boy F-31 Fairy w/dark green & red outfit


(7) SD13 Boy "Irvin" (FDQ Limited Model) w/Fairy default dress



I would would love it (as I'm sure Volks and FDQ would appreciate it) if we can spread the word around about this nasty situation. So, please post it on your LJ's, your websites, blogs, yahoo groups, wherever people might read about it....


So this is what I know ....

The morning ran like any other Dolpa Sunday morning, sleepy faces but people anxious to get a chance to purchase the limited items and kimonos (as well as other Japanese seller's merchandise). I accidently slept in this morning (still made it before 10 am but barely) but I got the kimono for Mika and the Elf outfit for Nox which I planned for. I put my ballot in for the YoSD and then like everyone else, started socializing. It was about noon when Mikey started making an announcement. She was very upset but still very composed but there was a definite grief and heavy heart in her voice. She began to talk to us about a very upsetting and unfortunate incident. At first, I think everyone thought that someone had died and immediately the whole room hushed. And then she told us the very disturbing news that 6 Volks dolls were stolen last night (later we would find out that the total was 7). Everyone I think freaked out. Some people gasped and some even started to cry. I think some people were crying not just for the dolls but I think because some people have really gotten to know Mr. Shigeta, Mikey, and everyone at all the Volks stores. It felt like someone not only stole from from Volks but from everyone. It was a really personal blow. And as upset as everyone at Volks was, they really turned it around and came back with a positive attitude. I was really impressed. For those of you who are familiar with Volks and understand their philosophy, this is not really going to come as a surprise. Mikey began to tell us that each doll from Volks has a destiny and when a person adopts a doll from Volks, it is that doll's fate or destiny to be with that person. She continued to say that they feel upset that they do not know where these dolls have gone to but it would seem that they now have a very new destiny. Pat from FDQ also spoke to the group, she was very shaken and very upset about everything. We got to see photos on the big screen of the dolls. People just gasped as each of them were shown and a loud murmur ran through the crowd. Mr. Shigeta came up to the microphone (and through translation) said that he believes that this unfortunate incident has done something good as he believes these 7 dolls have now brought us all together. And Volks said they would like the dolls returned, no accusations. If the dolls are returned, they will all be auctioned off for Make A Wish Foundation. An very nice gesture. Mr. Shigeta also said that Volks will be coming back next year to NY which was met by a very loud cheer and a thunder of clapping.

So yes... very upsetting.... There seems to be a mix of info on what really happened or when. Seems it was after 8:30 when everyone had gone. Apparently, the room was suppose to be Volks' exclusively but there was other things going on at the FIT. And apparently in the morning, the Volks staff came in to see people eating food in the room and dolls were pushed out of the way so people could eat at the tables. (What the fuck if wrong with people??!! Who has the nerve to pull a stunt like moving things out of the way to eat??!!) There has been a lot of speculation on if it was someone at Dolpa or one of the catering or cleaning staff. Some people said they overheard the staff who were serving food comment on the value of these dolls. Personally I'm torn. If you were a random person, that did not know anything about the dolls, wouldn't you take all of them? Why leave dolls behind? I suppose you'd leave dolls behind if you only had so much room.

I hate to say it but I think who ever took them, knew what they were taking. These were literally 7 one offs. I find it hard to believe that it was a staff member who wouldn't know what they were taking.

And that's not all... It gets better.

So last night, after having a blast at Dolpa, I head back to my hotel to drop off some stuff and pick up someone who was not allowed into Dolpa. Why yes.... it was a Dollshe. My newest big boy, a Bermann (Hwrang Yooshin) that I bought from someone that happened to live in NY. So instead of trusting him to crazy Canada Post (as things seem really stupid lately) I picked him and all his lovely little items up in person. So, off I go with my little suit case, carting around Mr. I Don't Have a Name yet Bermann, Nox and Pico. I get to the Gerswhin without incident. Met JennyNemisis and thesaraghina, plus about 8 other people in the lobby. We hung out, things were good. Got to oogle the lovely one offs from the night. As the night went on, more people came with more lovely dolls. Everyone was really great, very respectful of other people's dolls and practically anal about handling their own dolls. I personally felt really good about having my Bermann out. I didn't feel worried (and for me that's saying something). Good times. And I think about 11 pm, I decided to head back to the hotel. Again, everything was cool, no problem getting back. So... are you waiting for it yet? Today I was talking to some people at Dolpa after we found out about the awful news and it seems that there was a girl who had been following the Volks crowd around and into the Gerswhin. No one really I think noticed much. It was just another big meet. People coming and going. And like all big gatherings, not everyone knows everyone. Apparently, one girl had 2 MSDs and she begun to pack them up. She put one away, had her back turned and some other girl grabbed him and put him in her purse and walked out of the Gerswhin! However the doorman saw her do it and ran after her. He managed to get the doll back, so the MSD was returned. I was completely floored when I heard this. Especially having my freakin' Bermann right out in the open! And after hearing this, I can't help to believe that the two incidents are related.

So .... now that the living daylights have been scared out of me (and my paranoia sets in even worse), I think the next time I go to a big meet, I am only bringing one or two dolls. I have always been paranoid about my dolls and now I know why .... Because even though I've met a lot of great people in this hobby, all it takes is one idiot to ruin everything. *sigh*

I know there is more that I want to say but I'm tired and hungry, so I'll stop here for now. What a way to end the weekend. *sigh* I think I'll go hug my dolls now...