New, charming Wanda Friends are now on sale!
Dear Wanda Family,
March marks the start of spring on the calendar, though Japan is still under a cold spell.
Tokyo isn't one of Japan's colder regions, though snow occasionally falls in winter. Yet after May, it suddenly becomes hot. The news says Japan has lost its spring and autumn due to global warming, but Japanese spring remains to be a much-awaited season, when the most beautiful cherry blossoms flood the scenery. Likewise, spring in Noiel Forest is equally lovely, with colorful flowers blooming everywhere.
Wanda and his friends dislike winter. Since they spend the cold season holed up indoors, spring is a time for reunions with friends and neighbors. It's the arrival of the joyful season everyone has been eagerly awaiting.
In this season, a truly wonderful new doll will debut. His name is Maverick Bright Blue Star, a Wanda Friend with a mysterious look, seemingly containing a universe within its body.
We tried something for the first-time with this doll, using soft vinyl material in two colors: clear and blue.
After molding the clear form, we poured a blue material inside. This created a body that is transparent at the extremities, yet overall has a glossy finish. On top of that, we scattered glitter that shimmers like a prism, with eyes painted white and blue. Looking at him, you truly feel the galaxy right in front of your eyes —a galactic Wanda Friend.
As suggested by his body's features, Maverick is an astronomer who observes the stars from the ground and charts their movements. He gets along well with the Muliphein people, being especially close friends with Sefert. They often embark on journeys in outer space, aboard Sefert's spaceship.
Maverick's release date is Tuesday, March 10th, at 9:00 PM Japan Standard Time. As previosuly announced in our official website, we have decided to close our overseas online shop. Purchases can now be made through the same Japan-based shop, https://wanda.studio-uoo.com. Orders are also accepted via email (wauoo@studio-uoo.com). Other dolls and clothing currently available at the Wanda Shop can also be purchased, so please feel free to inquire.
We hope you spend this wonderful season ahead with the Wanda Family. May your spring be filled with unforgettable moments.
Have a Wanda-ful Spring season!
Studio Uoo
Ebisuke and Youpy are coming!!
Dear Wanda Family,
Summer, the season of dazzling sun has arrived. Wouldn't you like to spend the hot summer with your cool Wanda family?
In this issue, we would like to introduce you to some wonderful friends who will fit perfectly with that summer feeling.
The first one is Ebisuke, a shrimpette, which is a shimper’s child. He has quite a unique look; his red and pink eyes pop out like a crustacean, and the shape of the back of his head is that of a shrimp. His complexion is ocean-blue. He may look like he’s from another planet, but there’s something endearing about him at the same time. He is a drummer in a band with his crab friends. Their music is rhythmic and light-hearted, bringing life and joy to the town, and across the sea, too.
Ebita, the first shrimpette doll in our shrimper series, is also still available. We highly recommend collecting both, so you can double the fun.
Next is Youpy, a member of the Axolotl tribe. He is a prodigious fisherman, making his catch well known in the market. He has a beautiful translucent white body, with gills like ears that are colored baby pink, and eyes that are black with peppermint green lining.
Along with these two dolls, we will also be re-releasing Ruruo Simon, a previously released and sold out Crocodilian.
All three are Noiel Forest friends and share the same size and body shape. Therefore, they can also share clothes, so why not try mixing and matching outfits with them.
The release will be on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM Japan time. Don't forget to mark your calendars!
Thank you for sticking with us halfway through this year. And Have a Wanda-ful Summer!
Studio-uoo.
Wanda’s birthmonth is here again!
Dear Wanda Family,
Wanda's birthmonth is here again, and to commemorate it this year, we are releasing for the first time, a truly unique doll. They are members of the Big-eared tribe, characterized by their rat-like features. They’re from the same tribe as previously released Fortune Wanda Friends, Paula Shika and Pipi Paruru. These Fortune Wanda Friends have grown up to become the new Wanda doll series, the Big-Eared Friends.
They have large protruding pink ears, the right one having a heart shape. They have a gentle pair of black eyes and a smiling face, making anyone who sees them melt in their sweetness. Lastly, the have a pointy nose with a pink heart painting. They’re the same size as regular Wanda Friends, so they are natural playmates.
The two new dolls to be released are Utano Yachi, a translucent white-colored doll, and Mimochi Yachi, a light gray-colored doll. These two characters were first released as Fortune Wanda Friends in 2020. They were the very first Big-Eared dolls. We thought it was only fitting that if we were to launch our first regular sized Big-Eared dolls, these two were the best pick.
Please welcome our new friends into your home. We are sure they will bring you a wonderfully cheerful time.
And they’re not the only ones to watch out for this month. We will also be selling special Bloch Arnim dolls, with hand-painted eyes by the original artist KENZO, as well as other special hand-crafted items, with several original designs.
There are four different types of this special edition Arnim dolls. They are all unique and multiply his cuteness many times over. This will be the only time the doll will be available, so don't miss out and place your order the soonest.
Next, we will be selling Rabbit Killy Glasses, a pair of goggles designed with ears that can be used by Fortune Wanda Friends. There will also be a quirky mask for Legged snails, available in two designs. All of these are of course, handmade by KENZO.
This special sale will start on June 24th at 10:00 pm Japan time.
We hope you continue to support us as we enter the second half of 2025. Thank you and have a Wanda-ful rest of year!
Studio-Uoo
Dear Wanda Family,
In this season of pleasant spring breezes, we introduce you to a pure white Noiel Forest Friend who stands out amongst the bright flowers and tall grass. He is Mashiro Fusube,. a member of the mushroom tribe who wears a white snake hat on his head with two red eyes. Mashiro means pure white in Japanese. As the name suggests, his whole body is translucent white, except for his black eyes which are the signature mushroom tribe eyes.
Mashiro lives under an eerie tree, where all the forest snakes live. In fact, Mashiro was born from a mushroom that strangely grew out of a large white snake. He has a laid-back personality, but there is something sacred about him. He is watched over carefully by the spirits of Noiel forest.
Mashiro will be available at our online store on Tuesday, June 3, at 10 p.m. Japan time. Make sure to mark your calendars.
Thank you and have a Wanda-ful Spring!
Studio-Uoo
Two Crocodilians and a special My Wanda Friend
Happy new year, dear Wanda family!
The year 2025 has begun. To start off the year, we are introducing two new Noiel Forest Friends, two Crocodilians and a special My Wanda Friend.
First up is Marco Hoult, who wears a set of cool goggles. He is a cool Crocodilian boy with a translucent white body, with a silver highlight from his chin down to his belly. He lives with his family, who run a brewery in Noiel Forest’s Crocodile Village. These brand new set of goggles are especially made for Crocodilians. They fit perfectly to the shape of their head, making them easy to wear. It is very fashionable.
Next is Azalea Phin, a Crocodilian girl with an adorable translucent pink body. She looks so pretty in pink that she doesn't need to be dressed. She and her sister run a balloon shop in the big city of Horus. Since she is from the same collection, Marco's goggles fit her perfectly as well, so it would be twice the fun if you got both of them.
Last but not the least is the Year of the Snake My Wanda Friends, handpainted by KENZO. In the spirit of this year’s zodiac, the dolls are painted in its motif. Red and white are used for New Year's in Japan as the colors for celebration. Therefore, this My Wonda Friend pair are each painted in red and white. The red one has deep green eyes. Its head and arms are adorned with golden spots. To complete the design is a snake mark on its belly. The white one is based on the image of a white snake, known as a lucky charm in Japan. It also has a golden pattern on its body, a pair of black eyes with red lining on the eyes. Both are valuable pieces of artwork and has a limited stock.
The sale will start on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM Japan time. Mark your calendars so you don't forget!
We hope you have fun shopping with us this year! A blessed 2025 to everyone!
Studio Uoo
A Happy New Year 2025!!
Dear Wanda Family,
Happy New Year! We hope that you all had a great time spending the holidays with your nearest and dearest.
Let us all welcome the Year of the Snake with a hissing excitement!
We are cooking up a lot of stuff this year. Watch out for new Noiel Forest Friends and Alligator tribe characters, as well as a brand new Calendar Contest for the year 2025.
Of course that’s not all. Besides the line up that we have in store for you this year, we have an exciting announcement to make as well. Through the years, we have shared a love and passion for this cute little world we have created, so this year we would like to call on all of you, Wanda World lovers, to share your thoughts and ideas with us. Please DM us with your creative suggestions for dolls and accessories. Who knows? Your vision might just become a reality this year!
We look forward to another year filled with magic and wonder. Amidst the challenges of life, we hope that our humble fastastical World of Wanda continue to keep you company.
Thank you and have a Wanda-ful 2025!
Studio Uoo
Thank you for 2024
Dear Wanda family,
The Studio-Uoo online shop will be closed for the holidays from Dec 26 to Jan 6.
We will not be ble to ship orders during this period and any order placed during this time will be shipped out on Jan 7. If you have any questions, you may contact us at wauoo@studio-uoo.com but we will not be able to reply until Jan 7. Please be guided accordingly.
Enjoy the rest of the holiday season and we wish you a Wanda-ful and Happy New Year!
Studio-Uoo
New Dolls in December 2024
Dear Wanda Family
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Let’s all welcome our Christmas doll line-up, which will surely usher in the happiest season of all.
First is Noel Light, a very special FWF doll, Christmas edition. His features are quite unique and reminiscent of a white candle, with the red hair representing the candlelight flame and the white drippings on his chest looking like melted candle wax. His body is transluscent and when put over lighting, it illuminates like an ornament on a Christmas tree. The doll comes with two kinds of shoes, a black and a cafe au lait color pair, which will all come in a special box with a soecially designed cover, making it a perfect holiday gift.
Next, we have two new Wanda Friends as well. Comet Bloom is the eager beaver 14th Red Messenger of Noiel Forest. She is a reliable and trustworthy new member who aims to become a the best messenger she can be. Together with Nine, she visits the Mushroom Festival at Noiel, to greet the residents and give out presents to children. She is red all over, with white hands and feet, and cute little freckles on the face, with black, emerald green and white eyes. A pair of transluscent boots will come with each purchase.
Comet Bloom’s best friend, Bliss Polar, is our second WF doll for the season. This matte milk-tea colored doll is part of the Horn tribe. He has some cosmos-inspired paint pattern on his left leg, featuring stars and comets. He has a brown-tipped middle horn, and black eyes that look slightly similar to a shark’s. He gets along famously with Comet Bloom and goes together with her at the festival, to help out with their daily tasks. He will also come with a special scarf.
These dolls offer an alternative, yet festive present idea for the season of gift-giving. They will be available for sale on December 10th, 9:00 PM Japan Standard Time.
Happy holiday shopping!
Studio Uoo
a Black Friday sale starting !!
Hello Wanda family,
We have a very exciting announcement to make! We are having a Black Friday sale starting tomorrow, November 29th, from 9 PM Japan Time. We will be offering 20% off on most of our newly released dolls. This great opportunity is quite rare so we hope everyone takes advantage of it.
Our lucky Black Friday sale will run for two weeks, lasting through to December 13, so don't forget to mark your calendars!
In addition, the season of cheer is just around the corner and we have some festive dolls coming out next week, in anticipation of the most wonderful time fo the year! Please wait for further announcements.
Have a Wanda-ful Shopping Spree!
Studio Uoo
Two of the most magical members of Wanda World.
Hello dear Wanda Family!
Happy halloween! We hope that you had a fun celebration of the season of scares.
The Wanda Friends we are introducing today are two of the most magical members of Wanda World.
Introducing, our first WF Magicians! Wanda Friend, Bella Fowler has a shiny and swirly, platinum blonde hair in a pony tail and her body is translucent purple. She has a face that exudes elegance and intelligence, giving her a dignified charm. Her specialty playing card tricks! You will surely be amazed when you see her act.
And then there is Emma Perry, who serves as Bella's sidekick. She has cute golden curly hair, and charming little freckles. She sports a very cheerful-looking orange. She almost looks like an actual orange and she even smells citrusy and is always full of energy. Her specialty is doing tricks with her magic hat. The duo seems to surprise and impress audiences daily in a amphitheater in Torchiana (pronounced Tor-ki-a-na), an art town just west of Noiel Forest.
The dolls come with a set of transparent boots. In addition to being very stylish, these boots will also allow your dolls to stand upright.
This lovely magician duo will come out on November 5 at 7:00 PM JST! Don't miss out and get them ASAP!
Studio Uoo
P.S.
Starting November 5, 2024, KENZO's Hand painted My Wanda Friend collection will be available in our online store! They are all unique and wonderful works of art, each creation being a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. These rare dolls were featured during the KENZO My Wanda Friend exhibition at Gallery Noiel, held in Tokyo from September 21 to October 6, 2024.
What are you waiting for? Visit out online store now and get your very own, one-of-a-kind, My Wanda Friend doll.