Re: Trollbeads Fall 2012 release sneak peek

by trollmoll Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:47 am

Molamola wrote:The Blue kit is gorgeous and I like the Coral one too (it will give more scope to use the extant coral beads). I always like to see more stones and the silvers are intriguing. I love the dancing couple. I see what they are doing with the proposal one and the family one. Clearly going for the gift market with those.

I sympathise with Troll, although I prefer the artsy, quirky and abstract silver beads it is quite obvious to me that the major share of the market prefers other things. All the beads which retired and I was gutted about are still available a year on and at sale prices, ergo I don't like what most people like. Troll seem to be sticking to their in-house style whilst also trying to grab the section of the market which buys beads to represent things which have happened to them (as oppoed to me who buys them not for any sentimental "meaning" but for their artistry).

50 Shades of Grey () outsells Dostoyevsky by a factor of ... what?. In a time of economic crisis you've got to produce what you think will sell.

We are on the same wavelength! Whenever I spot a Troll-syle bracelet on a stranger, the charms are almost always bling-y glass or sentimental, artless silvers. This may be why Troll may never achieve a wide audience or the luxury jewelry status they seek. The masses buy the cheaper sentimental stuff and the well-heeled think interchangeable bracelets are for the masses. But, whatever.... Bring on the new release and we, the Troll-addicted, will buy. Thanks for the up close pics, Sherlock! Nothing like the anticipation of a new release!

Ah, 50 Shades of Grey... erotica it is not. But do most folks read enough to be able to tell the difference? You may find more people these days who have read 50 shades than have heard of Dostoyevsky.

by carolLgauker Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:07 am

Any idea what the release date is? Thanks Sherlock

by HunnyBunny Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:13 am

Thank you for the sneak peak!

by ruby Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:23 am

Thank you Sherlock for the sneak peak!!! cheers

I love playing cards I love you

by LindaJo Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:11 am

Release date is August 24th.

by Silmaril Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:45 am

Thank you once again for the sneak peek Sita and Sherlock. Not much for me here. I already have a beautiful true dark red dillo from Tivoli, don't do orange at all, although for those who do, these peach/scarlet beads will be spectacular witht the existing coral beads. Orange/mandarin is really fashionable as a colour trend it seems. Wave of Dreams is the pick of the bunch for me. I do like the look of the bliues, but the Eye looks just like Azure Bubbles and isn't cozy (which looks beautiful) a lot like Silver Mountain? Traces and Blue Moonstone are pretty, on my wish list. I'll be interested to see the faceted Chalcedony - stock pic looks insipid compared to my gorgeous artisan ones Evil or Very Mad

The dragon and the Snake might be worth a look, but my goodness, has Troll run out of inspiration? Are only the "People" coming up with new ideas?

by cswan Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:31 am

Great job once again, Sita and Sherlock...good close-up photos, names, and prices for all the beads
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by WendyD Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:44 am

Trollmoll & Molamola - I agree with you both. Although, I'm to the point, if I don't love it, I don't buy it. I think I have to get the artistic, quirky stuff elsewhere.

by kitsunegrl Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:03 am

Thank you SHerlock!

I love the piggy, so will have to add it to my list. I have the limited zodiac and really love it, so I won't need the whole set.

I really like the blue set!

by Mini Gnome Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:08 am

Thank you for the peeks!

But I'm not sure about any of them... I'll need to see them in person- the Zodiac's especially look a tad scary looking to me...

by Zabeth Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:33 am

Wow! Thank you for sharing this preview. I am curious to see how heavy and big the zodiac silvers are. If they are as nice as the original Chinese set then I might be tempted. I bet some of these glass beads are going to be great in person. I might add it would have been nice if they had released sets in completely new colors.....grey, yellow, green.....it seems to me that we recently had blues and beiges with the release of conch and beach, etc.....well, thank you again for the preview.

by prin Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:23 am

When is the release date since it seems there will be a price increase......

by kimvw Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:28 am

Price increase? Again? Sad

Where have your heard this?

by Brightonbelle Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:31 am

prin wrote:When is the release date since it seems there will be a price increase......

If so, it is a good job that I don't like many of these beads. I might only need the Chalcedony. I am not sure that the blue kit is really as good as I thought.

by Jules Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:43 am

Price increase? Ouch

by Michelle Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:11 am

prin wrote:When is the release date since it seems there will be a price increase......

Is trollbeads trying to put themselvs out of business?
I don't think the price increase is come with this release.

by Michelle Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:15 am

prin wrote: I think I would add the playing card to the not so nice pile( i.e they are all better than the high heel)- unless anyone is thinking of a Vegas bracelet! Unless you have two there is no other bead of that size.

I am hoping for to make a games and hobby bracelet I hope it will go with the Mah Jong bead. I have 2 glass dice and I will get the silver also. then I have origami then I think of some more.

by Mouseoncheese Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:57 am

Thank you Sita and Sherlock, great pictures!

Chinese zodiac again - yawn! However, the Dragon and Snake look like interesting interpretations of the creatures and might be worth adding to my reptile house.

Facetted chalcedony is a must, jaspers a maybe if they are nice and not mud coloured.

I have far too many blue beads, but I love the moonstone and the two that look like Christa beads.

by Hisae Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:03 pm

Thank you for sharing the pics Sherlock and Sita cheers

I would like to get the blue kit and 1 or 2 peach glass beads,but not interested in the silvers at all except for playing card. they are boring Crying or Very sad

by prin Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:29 pm

Michelle wrote:
prin wrote: I think I would add the playing card to the not so nice pile( i.e they are all better than the high heel)- unless anyone is thinking of a Vegas bracelet! Unless you have two there is no other bead of that size.

I am hoping for to make a games and hobby bracelet I hope it will go with the Mah Jong bead. I have 2 glass dice and I will get the silver also. then I have origami then I think of some more.

Good thinking!

by prin Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:31 pm

Jules wrote:Price increase? Ouch

the group 1's are 28 according to the price list at the beginning of the thread or are they in euros (breaths sigh of relief)

by aprilshack Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:41 pm

Jules wrote:Price increase? Ouch

Price increase? I haven't even bought my first piece yet?!

by LindaJo Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:59 pm

No price increase with this release.

by aprilshack Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:02 pm

LindaJo wrote:No price increase with this release.

Thank god! Thought prices were on the up before I'd even started!

by Reive Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:17 pm

Endangered trolls have updated their pics of the new release to include some close up's if anyone is interested. I still love the look of the wave of dreams but am less enamoured of the other glass since seeing these pics.

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