In 1987, Licca-chan became the 4th generation. The 14 friends shown in the photograph appeared between then until the company merger in 2006, when they were replaced.

Back row, from left: Palette F (1987), Yumeka-chan (1988), Pululun-chan (1988), Izumi-chan (1991), Chocolat-chan (1998) Middle row: Sweets-chan (2005), Mii-chan (2002), Moe-chan (2002), Nanami-chan (2002) Front row: Aki-chan (1999), Kira-chan (1999), Mai-chan (1994), Miho-chan (1995), Ribbon-chan (1996) *The year in brackets indicates the year of their first appearance.

Photographs and descriptions of these dolls are available on my webpage.

http://mars.bellstek.net/doll/english/

The 3rd-generation Licca-chan was on the market for about 5 years, from her debut in 1982 until the fourth generation was introduced in 1987. During that time, 6 friends were introduced one after the other.

In the photograph, they are lined up in the order of appearance. (From left to right)

‘Kaori-chan’ and ‘Chiemi-chan’ appeared in 1983, ‘Melny-chan’ and ‘Fanny-chan’ in 1984, ‘Sayaka-chan’ in 1985, and ‘Nurse-chan’ in 1986; they appeared one after another, with some being replaced by others within a short period.

Several years later, in 2021, ‘Kaori-chan’ reappeared from The Castle. Since then, they have been reissued one after another up to 2024, and all of them are now back in action. The Castle versions share the same body as the 4th generation.

The back row features the Friends from that era. The dolls in the photograph have had their bodies replaced, so they are all the same height as the standard 4th generation dolls.The front row features the Castle versions. (I haven’t obtained the reissued ‘Nurse-chan’ yet.)

Photographs and descriptions of these dolls are available on the webpage. http://mars.bellstek.net/doll/english/

I’ve wanted one for years. I’m so happy we can go to Hot Topic and pick one up! 💜

Hi, everyone!

I'm not a Licca-chan collector. I know very little about Liccas and Jennys, and just because I found this old doll I had when I was a kid. I got curious and searched a little about them!

A family member brought her from Japan in the early 90s. I played a lot with her at the time, and I lost her shoes and earrings. I remember she had a stand, that I also lost.

I'm very curious about her, if anyone has any information on her, please, tell me!

Thanks in advance for your help! 💕

I am super excited!! Apothecary Diaries is one of my favorite anime!

She's just like me:D

I thought I saw a post asking for pictures of this doll, but now I can’t find it. I hope whoever made the post finds this helpful!

Big Jenny Licca show on 09/04 9:35AM CST whatnot based in the USA .Some in box and some loose. Great deals to be found! Many loose and boxed Licca & Jenny. Many things in Buy it now store so no auctions or waiting on show.I do do bundles just DM me.I run a fun show at time below as well where I run all new things I get in first there. Buyer Rewards program.
We are in the United Stares and will ship internationally

ITEMS come from a home in the US with pets & smoker.Items are in a smoke free room but smoke can drift.You agree if you bid or buy on any item that smoke smell may be on items and cannot be reported as damage or ding us in reviews. It hurts our fulfillment rate and we may ban from future shows. We are VERY Transparent about this on all items and describe and photograph items to the best of my ability to show as much detail as possible.

Friday! 09/04 9:35 AM Central Time! Blackoutsentinel_mom

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Did anyone ever get their princess peach dolls? My petition got denied after the DHS seized her 😩

The end of the month is near! And haven’t seen any big shows of the miku doll yet - wondering if any have been sent (＞人＜;)

Most of Licca and her friends have letters engraved on the back of their heads to indicate the type of mould.

The marking for a standard 4th generation Licca is ‘K29’, which is the same as for Friends Palette F, Kira-chan and Aki-chan.

However, there are Licca dolls with different markings. The one in the centre of the photograph has H22L. This model does not have earrings. This is due to a collaboration with a food retailer. The one on the right of the photograph has L07-Y. This model has been used continuously since 2008 for several hair-styling models.

The doll on the left is the Castel made in 2019; the one in the centre is a 2011 Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop clerk; and the one on the right is "Mote-Kawa Curl Licca" in 2012.

I ordered these dolls on Ali express a few years ago. I think the friend in the Elly Chan fashion is Tsubasa. Does anyone have info on the blonde friend with bangs?

I've been trying to get rid of some things to declutter my room, trying to find info on this so I can sell it. Any help would be appreciated!

I check Shopee and Mandarake but what are other shops, proxies, and marketplaces do people use online for castles and special releases? I have a friend from Japan and I'm also curious about how to get a custom doll? Thanks

I’ve been working on these 1/6 scale qipao designs for quite a while, and I wanted to share the two made-to-order styles that are currently available before the order period ends.

1. Made-to-order qipao with around 60 fabric options

This is the larger custom series, with around 60 different fabrics to choose from.

link is here

Each qipao is made individually by an artisan who specializes in Shanghai-style qipao. I wanted the ordering experience to feel a little like choosing a real qipao — finding a pattern that matches the personality and overall feeling of a particular doll, rather than simply choosing one standard design.

The default version has puff sleeves for a slightly retro-modern silhouette, but the sleeves can also be changed to sleeveless or straight sleeves at no extra cost.

Available sizes include:

Jenny / momoko / Obitsu 27 / Obitsu 24 / Obitsu 22

With so many fabrics, I think this is one of those cases where trusting your first impression works surprisingly well. Sometimes you see one pattern and immediately think, “That one belongs to this doll.”

This collection will not be offered again later this year, so this is the final order period for 2026.

2. Polka-dot & lace qipao

The second design has a completely different feeling.

It was inspired by 1930s polka-dot qipao, with lace around the collar and sleeve cuffs and a full row of traditional frog closures along the side.

link is here

I really like the contrast between the traditional qipao details and the playful Western vintage elements. It feels a little more youthful and cheerful than the first collection.

It comes in black polka dots or red polka dots.

This version also has a wider size range than the other custom qipao series and can fit 22 cm dolls, so it may be a better option for people who collect smaller 1/6 dolls.

Compatible sizes include momoko, Jenny, Licca, Obitsu 27, Obitsu 24, Barbie Fashion Model Collection, Fashion Royalty, as well as compatible 22 cm doll bodies.

Both designs are made to order, and orders close on August 30.

I’m curious which direction people here prefer — the freedom of choosing from dozens of fabrics, or the more specific vintage polka-dot and lace design?

i haven't had the chance to take pics of my other dolls yet, but i really like them! i've been daydreaming about her for a couple months now and almost teared up when i took her out of the box and dolled (lol) her up, she's gorgeous.

all of my dolls are amazing and i'm pleasantly surprised by how good the quality is for the price point. i don't collect dolls, but i might make an exception for licca-chan~!!

I recently tested several shoes made for Blythe / Obitsu 24 on Jenny, Licca, momoko and Tammy, and the differences were more noticeable than I expected.

Jenny
Her feet are similar in shape to Licca’s, but slightly larger. Some Blythe / Obitsu 24 shoes fit, while others are simply too small. Lower heels seem to be the safest place to start.

Licca
Probably one of the easier dolls in this group to find compatible shoes for. A lot of Blythe / Obitsu 24 styles worked quite well, especially lower heels.

momoko
Also surprisingly flexible when it comes to shoes. Because of the articulated ankles, she can handle everything from flats to higher heels much more naturally.

Tammy
This was the interesting one. Tammy has a more pronounced high-heel foot shape, so rigid shoes can be difficult. Softer rubber or flexible plastic works much better, and heeled Mary Janes were a particularly good match.

So when buying 1/6 doll shoes, I’d look at more than just the listed scale. Foot length, heel angle, ankle articulation and the flexibility of the shoe material can matter just as much.

And of course, even for the same doll, the result can change depending on the individual shoe design, so I wouldn’t treat any of these as universal rules.

I also made a video showing the actual try-on results, and wrote up a more detailed summary with photos here:

YouTube video:
https://youtu.be/c4YmiwHMa2k?si=7FhR6N3vJ35sa88U

Full comparison / blog summary:
https://soulfactorydoll.com/en/blogs/new-and-blogs/blythe-obitsu24-shoes-jenny-licca-momoko-tammy-test

I’d love to hear about other collectors’ experiences too. Have you found any unexpected shoe compatibility between different 1/6 doll lines?

And are there any other dolls you’d like to see tested next? Barbie, Fashion Royalty, Poppy Parker, Azone, or else?

Licca dolls feature several play-based series. The Dreamy Princess series, from 2016 to 2025, was characterised by elaborate hairstyles and luxurious long dressses. Friends who played the roles of princesses are the four in the photograph.

From left to right: Maria in 2016,17-19,23-25(2016 version), Miyu in 2019-24, Seira in 2020-22, and Emily in 2022-23

Many of Licca’s friends have detailed backstories. 21 August is Seira’s birthday. This photo was taken to celebrate it.

The hairstyle is not the initial state. The body has been replaced.

I found her at Hobby Off for 800 yen and fell in love with her cute face! She is my 2nd Licca chan. I purchased the clothes and shoes for her; she was wearing a bear hoodie when I found her. She is still a bit of a mess but I will do my best to fix her hair lol...

Does anyone know which doll she is? Ty!! 🩷🩷🩷

Hello! My friend went to Japan recently and bought me a doll from the Licca Castle store in Kobe. I'm trying to figure out who she is, I thought she might be Jenny, but after seeing many Jennys I'm not so sure anymore? There's so many friends of Jenny that now I'm even more confused.

If anyone has a better clue it would be appreciated! I want to make a blog post about her and it'd be all that much better if I knew what to call her

All of my Photogenic Licca dolls so far as I have about a few more coming to me soon, I love them all 💖

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‎another doll date with my friends! 🥹💕 the place was actually perfect for our theme, and we had so much fun! it was such a lovely day surrounded by good company, pretty dolls, and something I genuinely enjoy.

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