You might be wondering about the origins of VMF50, DollCore, Angel Philia & Pink Drops dolls? Here is the story of the evolution of these collectible dolls.
Over time, the modifications to Obitsu's bodies and head sculpts became increasingly sophisticated, featuring everything from athletic physiques to a wide range of bust sizes, spanning from 'small' to 'extra-large' options. The VMF50 line quickly became the embodiment of the erotic aesthetic found in Japanese manga pop culture.
Effective February 1, 2015, Arcadia ceased operations, and the Angel Philia line has since been sold under the Quarantotto brand name.
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| Angel Philia Maya, Lena and Misa |
2008-2013 ♥ The First Ones: VMF50 & DollCore
VMF50 Collabs
2008. Yamato, a Japanese collectibles manufacturer, widely known for its action figures, launched the Variable Motion Figure 50 (VMF50) line in partnership with Obitsu, an established action dolls manufacturer.
The first VMF50 is Lynn Minnmay from Macross. The doll features an Obitsu body and a painted Obitsu head. She was released in two versions, 'Idol' and 'Chinese dress'.
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| VMF50 Lynn Minmay Idol Ver. |
The second VMF50 was Kanu Unchou from Ikkitousen. We can already see a clear desire to create designs that stand out from standard Obitsu dolls: Kanu features a new face sculpt and the introduction of a muscular body type. She was released in 'Basic version' at the end of 2008, then in 'Nurse version' at the beginning of 2009.
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| VMF50 Kanu Unchou |
VMF50 Original Concept Image Girl
Between 2009 and 2012, Yamato introduced original characters under the 'Original Concept Image Girl' line. This era saw the establishment of the production system still used today by Angel Philia and Pink Drops: reusing existing head sculpts to create distinct characters.
These versions are differentiated by their unique face-ups, skin tones, and body measurements (torso, hips, thighs, etc.). Notably, the VMF50 Yumi introduced the 'tan' skin tone, a significant departure from Obitsu, which, at the time, produced their own dolls almost exclusively in 'white' skin tones.
- VMF50 Original Concept Image Girl #1 Miu (Obitsu head 50-01) (2009)
- VMF50 Original Concept Image Girl #2 Risa (Type D) (2009)
- VMF50 Original Concept Image Girl #3 Miki (Type B) (2010)
- VMF50 Original Concept Image Girl #4 Yumi (Type D) (2010)
- VMF50 Original Concept Image Girl #5 Ami (Type G) (2011)
- VMF50 Original Concept Image Girl #6 Nao (Type G) (2011)
- VMF50 Original Concept Image Girl #7 Miho (Type H) (2011)
- VMF50 Original Concept Image Girl #8 Eri (Type J) (2011)
- VMF50 Original Concept Image Girl #9 Shiho (Type H) (2012)
- VMF50 Original Concept Image Girl #10 Sayo (Type M) (2012)
- VMF50 Original Concept Image Girl #11 Mako (Type H) (2012)
- VMF50 Original Concept Image Girl #12 Kana (Type H) (2012)
- VMF50 Original Concept Image Girl #13 Miko (Type H) (2012)
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| VMF50 Original Concept Image Girl #8 Eri (Type J) |
Yamato didn’t shy away from collaborations either; the VMF50 Sonico, a joint project with Azone, was released in December 2010. This was followed by the VMF50 Sonico 'Tiger Parka set', which debuted at the Winter Wonder Festival (WonFes) in February 2012.
VMF50 Entry Girl
Additionally, the VMF50 'Entry Girls' served as custom showcases, frequently put on display at major industry events like WonFes and Doll*Holic:
- VMF50 Entry Girl Erica (Type J)
- VMF50 Entry Girl Chiharu (Type G)
- VMF50 Entry Girl Kanaco (Type H)
- VMF50 Entry Girl Miyavi (Type H)
- VMF50 Entry Girl Sena (Type H)
- etc.
Several Entry Girls were later produced as full Angel Philia releases, such as the popular Entry Girl Chica.
Over time, the modifications to Obitsu's bodies and head sculpts became increasingly sophisticated, featuring everything from athletic physiques to a wide range of bust sizes, spanning from 'small' to 'extra-large' options. The VMF50 line quickly became the embodiment of the erotic aesthetic found in Japanese manga pop culture.
DollCore
Yamato began collaborating with Real Art Project, leading to the creation of a doll line called DollCore. This series embraced a bold hentai-inspired aesthetic, leaning heavily into explicit erotic themes:
- DollCore Image Girl #1 Carla (Type K)
- DollCore Image Girl #2 Ramia (Type K)
- DollCore Image Girl #3 Sayaka (Type N)
- DollCore Image Girl #4 Romina (Type K)
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| DollCore Image Girl #3 Sayaka (Type N) |
The artistic team views the VMF50 & DollCore lines as 'girlfriends' rather than 'daughters'—a significant departure from the traditional 'parent-child' dynamic often found in the doll collecting community. This distinction directly accounts for their highly sexualized aesthetic.
2013 ♥ The Next Generation: Angel Philia & Pink Drops
In 2013, Yamato rebranded as Arcadia, retiring the VMF50 & DollCore labels to launch a new line: Angel Philia. The name 'Philia' comes from the Greek word for 'love' or 'affection.'Simultaneously, Pink Drops, marketed under the Real Art Project brand, succeeded DollCore.
While the VMF50 & DollCore brands are no longer active, their original sculpts (both bodies and heads) continue to serve as the foundation for modern Angel Philia & Pink Drops releases.
Effective February 1, 2015, Arcadia ceased operations, and the Angel Philia line has since been sold under the Quarantotto brand name.
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| The first Angel Philia: Maya |
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