Liz Lisa 2014 Fukubukuro!

I'm very late making this post, but better late than never because at least I'll have this post to look back and reference during 2015's fukubukuro :3 I wish I had done this for the 2013 one :(
Anyway, here are the lucky packs/fukubukuro that Liz Lisa is offering for 2014! (images and info from http://ameblo.jp/lizlisa-official/)

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The LPs that are featured on VENT -

They're all along the same color line, so if you get all 3, you'll have a nice matching set of brown accessories. I know how much I like that my pink trunk from last year matches with the Rose tote :)

The big item this year is the Rich Vintage Rose Carry -

 

This trunk contains 9 items worth 60,000yen. I believe one of the items is a blanket. You should be able to create 3 coordinates with the items. The cost of this LP is 210000yen. I would estimate the shipping with Tenso (based on my similar trunk's weight last year) to be around 13800yen. Total it would be around $350. (Wtf this year's yen to USD rate is way better than last year.) If you count the trunk as an item, that comes out to $35/item for 10 items.

I really like the floral pattern on the body of the trunk. The brown straps and accents match the Classical LPs. The design of this carry looks very similar to last year's pink one with the details on the corners, heart studs, and straps. And it still has the number combo lock on the side. The only difference I can see from the pictures from last year's trunk carry seems to be the handles and how they connect to the luggage. I wonder if they had issues with last year's trunk and decided to make that change for this one. I didn't have any issues with mine, but I haven't used it very much either :| I was really on the fence about ordering this because I'm incredibly curious about what's inside. However, I don't really need another luggage, and I although I like the floral, I personally don't like this pattern better than the one I already have because the one I have is pink :3
This item sold out on 12/4 but it restocked 2 days later! This didn't happen last year. I wonder if the contents of the first round of sales will be different than the second. I hope someone from tumblr ordered from the second round (I already know people ordered from the first), so we can compare!

Check out more blog photos of the trunk here

Go to Rich Vintage Rose Carry reveals

EDIT: I just got a teeny tiny hint that MaruQ maybeee might possibly be selling these! If (BIG if) they do, they will likely only be available for sale in-store at MaruQ, so if they sell them and if you live in SF or know someone who does, you're super lucky! Again, just to clarify, there's no official announcement that this will happen (because it really might not), so I wouldn't bet all your marbles on it if you know you 100% want to order it. Based on the hint I got, I just wanted to make this note saying that instead of thinking MaruQ has a 0% chance of selling the trunk, to me, it's now at 5-10%.

Next is the Classical Ribbon Tote -

This tote contains 5 items worth 30000yen. I believe one of the items is a coat and another is a pouch (like a cosmetic or pencil pouch). Create 2 coordinates with the items. The cost of this LP is 10500yen. I would estimate the shipping with Tenso to cost around 8000yen. I haven't been able to talk to anyone who bought only the tote last year so I have no idea how accurate my estimate is, sorry. (If anyone did and can go back in their Tenso orders and find out, lmk!) Total, that's around $185. If you count the tote as an item, it comes out to about $30.80/item for 6 items.
The design of this tote looks very similar to last year's white one. I don't own the white one, so I can't say for sure. Overall, this bag seems very practical. It would certainly look good stacked on the trunk above when traveling. I'm personally not a huge fan of the color so I don't have any plans to purchase this. Especially since I already have a tote this size.

Check out more photos of the tote here

Go to Classical Ribbon tote reveals 

The last bag in the Classical line is the Classical Ribbon Boston - 

The bag contains 3 items worth 15000yen.  I believe there will be an OP and 2 coordinating items, one of which I anticipate being a knit/sweater. The cost of this LP is 5250yen. Based on several others' Tenso shipping costs for last year's Boston bag, I estimate the cost of shipping with Tenso being around 5000yen for a total of around $103. If you count the bag as an item, it's about $26/item for 4 items.
I like the design of this purse. It's a little plain (there's a bow but no frills or anything), but it also seems very practical because of the design and color. I like that there are three options to carry it - short handle, shoulder bag, backpack. I was highly considering ordering this LP because I already know I'm going to like 1/4 of the items (the bag). Also because I figure the OP and knit won't be extremely horrible. I think I'll wait for the release of the contents though. I like it, but I'm not dying for this.

Check out more photos of the bag here

Go to Classical Ribbon boston reveals

The last option from VENT is the Classical SET -

It's basically exactly what it appears to be - the Classical Ribbon Tote together with the Classical Ribbon Boston. Together they contain 8 items (5 from the tote + 3 from the boston). The cost of this set is 15750yen. I would estimate the shipping with Tenso to be around the same what I paid for the trunk (13800yen), but honestly I feel like this estimate could be a bit low. The bags themselves actually do add some weight. Using my rough shipping estimate, the total is around $300 for 10 items if you count the bags. That's about $30/item.
This is a good choice if you know you want both. I don't know if there are any advantages of ordering the set versus ordering the tote and boston separately, but I know you're supposed to be able to create more coordinates because you have both.

The LPs that are only available in physical store locations -
The Rich Vintage Rose Carry in 109 limited color -

Basically the same as the Rich Vintage Rose Carry above in terms of contents (9 items) and cost (21000yen),  but instead of the brown color scheme, this one is a blue floral with eggshell(?) details. This is only available at 109 Liz Lisa store locations - Shibuya 109, Machida 109, and Shizuoka 109. If you live outside of Japan and want this trunk, I do not think MaruQ will offer this, so your best bet is an in-store shopping service. I've never used one before so I do not have any recommendations ready, but it seems there are a few that people in the Lolita community frequent. I would think that the contents of this limited color trunk would be different than the brown one, but I don't know for sure.

Check out more photos of the trunk here

 The Heartful Monogram Tote -

This is the counterpart to the Classical Ribbon Tote. The Heartful Monogram line is only available in stores (aka not through VENT). The number of contents will be the same (5) and the type will also likely be the same (at least 1 coat and 1 pouch), but the style of the clothes is likely to be different. The cost is still 10500yen. Your choices for purchase are an in-store shopping service or *possibly* MaruQ. [As far as I know, MaruQ has not announced their plans for fukubukuro. I have faith in Tiffa's confirmation that they will be selling them, but I have no idea when they will start taking orders, which packs they will be offering, or the exact price they will be asking. If they follow the same pattern as last year, they will be offering the in-store line. I'm crossing my fingers that they do.] Last year for the Rose tote, I paid $150 for the LP and $15 for the shipping within the US. Assuming they will be pricing the packs the same, it will be $165 for 6 items (counting the tote); $27.50/item.
I like this monogram pattern on the tote better than the brown personally. It's less sophisticated, but to me, it's more fun. I don't need my tote bags to be taken seriously lol. I also like this pink color. I plan to order this from MaruQ if they offer it, especially if the price is the same.

Check out more photos of the tote here

Go to Heartful Monogram tote reveals

The Heartful Monogram Boston -

This is the in-store counterpart to the Classical Ribbon Boston. Again, the number of contents are the same (3) and the type (1 OP and 2 coordinating items), but the style of the clothes will be different. The cost is still 5250yen. Similarly to the Monogram tote, your choices for purchase are an in-store shopping service or *possibly* MaruQ (please see above for my comment about the possibility of MaruQ carrying this line). If I remember correctly (and someone please correct me if you know differently), MaruQ priced the boston bags for $75 and shipped them for $5. Based on these prices that I'm somehow pulling from memory, that's $80 for 4 items if you count the bag; $20/item.
While I quite enjoy this monogram pattern on the tote, I'm not personally not 100% fond of it on a purse. I would sport the print as a backpack, but not as an everyday purse. Again, the design of the bag is the same as the Classical Ribbon Boston. It's a 3-way purse (long strap/short strap/backpack). I do not think I will order this, but I am curious about the contents. I hope someone else orders it and shares pictures :)

Check out more photos of the bag here

Go to Heartful Monogram boston reveals

The Liz Lisa x My Melody trunk carry -

The last Liz Lisa fukubukuro option for 2014! This is a Liz Lisa x My Melody collaboration trunk carry. The design of the trunk is the same as the Rich Vintage Rose Carry (as well as the 109 limited color trunk carry) but in a pink floral + My Melody color scheme with pink details that seem to match the Heartful Monogram pink. There are also 9 items in this trunk, but the two contents they listed you will receive are a My Melody blanket and pouch. This leads me to believe that the contents of this trunk will be different than the one offered by VENT. I'm not sure if all the contents will be Liz Lisa x My Melody related though. (Someone who can actually read Japanese and has some free time might look over this page and tell me if it says something I wasn't able to pick up with my limited Japanese and a translator.) I wonder if the contents will be the rejects of the Liz Lisa x My Melody sales... The cost of this trunk carry is different than the others. It's 26250yen. The blog page didn't seem to list if this was only available at specific shops, but if you're planning on using a shopping service, I would advise having them call ahead to the location they plan to visit to inquire about selling this specific trunk if you're interested in it. I do not believe MaruQ will offer this trunk.
Since I like pink (I think I mentioned that like 50x already wtf), I like this pattern the best of all the trunks. I'm not the hugest fan of My Melody, but I definitely don't hate her. When I first happened upon pictures of this LP, I didn't even realize it was a MM collab item until I read the description and looked closely at the pattern. Once you know she's there, it's hard to miss her though lol. I would like it a lot more if it was just pink floral, but I do like the Liz Lisa x My Melody collaboration items, so I guess I shouldn't complain. I really do wonder what makes this LP worth 5250 more than the other trunks - is it just the design on the outside, or are the items inside extra awesome (because they're collab items)? I have no idea, but I'm dying to know lol. Too bad I don't know anyone in Japan well enough to impose on them to stand in line for me to buy this!

Check out more photos of the trunk here

Go to My Melody collab carry reveals  

So far, nothing for me! I will update later if VENT decides to release the contents like they did last year and when MaruQ announces their Lucky Pack orders!

new --> **Click HERE for my review of the Liz Lisa x My Melody fukubukuro I received!**
new --> **Click HERE for my 2014 Liz Lisa recap/actual photo reveals post**
            **Click HERE for my 2014 Liz Lisa sample reveal post**


A quick note about MaruQ based on my experience last year (please see my analysis post for more info) - Although I didn't mention it in their blurbs, MaruQ is likely to offer both the Classical Ribbon Tote & Classical Ribbon Boston, so they will be an alternative for those who do not wish to order these particular items from VENT. While I feel like the price MaruQ offers is more than fair, waiting until March for my LP to arrive was quite torturous. You can see that when you break down the "per item" price, MaruQ seems to be the better option over VENT, but keep in mind that with VENT, you will get your item within the first two weeks of January (unless there are problems with customs), but if you order with MaruQ, you might not get it until March.