Trollbeads Spring 2013 release details

LindaJo wrote:There are usually a few dealers here and there who don't pay attention to the release date, and sell some earlier that week, as soon as they get them. Small local shops, not online. The online dealers get their hands slapped if they sell early or release photos early.

That seahorse lock is growing on me, but I need to see some irl pics on other people's bracelets first.

Me, too, I need to see real-life pictures of almost all of this release before I can commit.

LindaJo wrote:Me, too, I need to see real-life pictures of almost all of this release before I can commit.

There is only the seahorse lock & the agate I am interested in.Pretty disappointing! (not for my pocket I guess!)

I'm most interested in the Rocky Beach glass beads and the silver Coral Branch.

Having just looked again at the pictures i think i must be easily pleased as i want most of them except for the breakfast bead

Only a week to go

No money

Locking so much forward to this release!

I am not getting much from this release and today, even if it is only a few days to go, I feel almost indifferent to them,
they seem already to be around, but I will wait and buy only if they meet my standards, no lightweight silver for me, no awkward breakfast and divorce themes, glass has to be looked at but I am not that impressed.

LindaJo wrote:I'm most interested in the Rocky Beach glass beads and the silver Coral Branch.

Me too, love the colors and designs...very unique! Hopefully they won't disappoint.

Trollsister wrote:

LindaJo wrote:I'm most interested in the Rocky Beach glass beads and the silver Coral Branch.

Me too, love the colors and designs...very unique! Hopefully they won't disappoint.

The Rocky Beach beads are really up my alley. I think they will go really well with my Picasso Jaspers and ambers.

Brightonbelle wrote:No money

Exactly, well said. Me neither ....

I have seen them today and I am relieved I will need less than I have thought initially.
The rocky beach set is amazing, I bought the whole kit, though they do vary from the stock pics, especially pepples. Mine is more of a rose colour and I will try and get one that is closer to the stock pics.

I loved the new stone but need to find one that really speaks to me.

I am a little bit disappointed about the sea themed silvers. They are mostly quite teeny weeny, especially the dolphins, seahorses and corals.
The starfish is nice, as well as the sea urchin, both are a little bit more substantial than the others (and cost more). I't great that they introduced some more new beads at the lowest price range but they look so unimpressive against the glass beads and a little bit lost.
I was looking forward to the new clasps, they are also very delicate. They are a bit too cute looking for my taste, I am afraid. Still I consider getting them most likely as I have always wanted a seahorse lock.
The flowery beads are amazing, loved them almost all and also the butterfly pendant is lovely. But these are too much spring for my current mood so will consider them in a few weeks.

Thank you for the review Arwen

You know that you are going to be asked to post picures now?

Arwen wrote:I have seen them today and I am relieved I will need less than I have thought initially.
The rocky beach set is amazing, I bought the whole kit, though they do vary from the stock pics, especially pepples. Mine is more of a rose colour and I will try and get one that is closer to the stock pics.

I loved the new stone but need to find one that really speaks to me.

I am a little bit disappointed about the sea themed silvers. They are mostly quite teeny weeny, especially the dolphins, seahorses and corals.
The starfish is nice, as well as the sea urchin, both are a little bit more substantial than the others (and cost more). I't great that they introduced some more new beads at the lowest price range but they look so unimpressive against the glass beads and a little bit lost.
I was looking forward to the new clasps, they are also very delicate. They are a bit too cute looking for my taste, I am afraid. Still I consider getting them most likely as I have always wanted a seahorse lock.
The flowery beads are amazing, loved them almost all and also the butterfly pendant is lovely. But these are too much spring for my current mood so will consider them in a few weeks.

Thanks so much for sharing! Any photos?

Arwen wrote:I am a little bit disappointed about the sea themed silvers. They are mostly quite teeny weeny, especially the dolphins, seahorses and corals.
The starfish is nice, as well as the sea urchin, both are a little bit more substantial than the others (and cost more). I't great that they introduced some more new beads at the lowest price range but they look so unimpressive against the glass beads and a little bit lost.

I was afraid of that.

Thanks for the first review!

Mouseoncheese wrote:Thank you for the review Arwen

You know that you are going to be asked to post picures now?

And I am very happy to oblige

Thay are vary of the beads I saw I still like them .

I'm very courious to see the variety! But have to wait to see my LD next friday!

Thank you for the pic!

Arwen wrote:

Mouseoncheese wrote:Thank you for the review Arwen

You know that you are going to be asked to post picures now?

And I am very happy to oblige

How interesting. Not quite like I expected. i wonder what the ones that turn up at my LD will be like? Many thanks for posting.

How big are they? I have heard that they are at the larger end of normal.

Brightonbelle wrote: How big are they? I have heard that they are at the larger end of normal.

Yes, they are a bit larger than normal size. Especially the ones with the buds.
That's actually a reason why the silvers do look even smaller compared to the beads from the set.

Thanks Arwen for this first sneek peak
So the silvers are disappointing in terms of size and price..... what a pity

BeadThrilled wrote:
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Trollbeads Spring Ocean 2013

You can see the relative sizes of the smaller silvers in this bracelet. Yes, small, but workable, I think. Much like other small silvers, they'll be more visible and appreciable if used at the ends.

Oh wow, the kit looks stunning.

I'm a bit worried about the size of the glass though, as I don't like them when they are too big. I'll have to see them IRL I think.

Can't wait to see the starfish, I'm glad to hear it's a little bit more substantial.

Arwen wrote:
And I am very happy to oblige

Thank you so much for the photo! They are beautiful!!!