The Apothecary Diaries Reveals New $500 Maomao Doll Based on Her Iconic Garden Party Outfit
Image by James RichardsonOne of Maomao’s most memorable anime looks is being transformed into a new premium doll as part of Volks’ popular Dollfie Dream series.
The new “Dollfie Dream Sister Maomao” recreates her elegant appearance from the anime’s garden party, complete with the hairpin given to her by Jinshi and the bandage wrapped around her left arm.
Volks’ Dollfie Dream line combines anime-style character sculpts with articulated doll bodies and removable fabric clothing, allowing characters to be recreated with substantially more elaborate outfits than a standard figure.
Maomao’s version uses an original head created specifically for the character alongside custom makeup, 22 mm anime-style eyes and a dedicated wig designed around her hairstyle.
Her layered garden party outfit combines the pink outer robe with its deep red-purple skirt, pale blue shawl and waist ribbon, while separate earrings, a necklace, floral decorations and hair ornaments complete the look seen in the anime.
Several of those smaller details have been newly sculpted specifically for the doll, with Volks placing particular emphasis on reproducing the jewelry and decorations around Maomao’s hair and chest.
The most story-specific accessory is Jinshi’s hairpin, recreating the gift he gave Maomao during the garden party and allowing one of the key moments between the pair from the anime to become part of the display.
Volks has also reproduced the bandage around Maomao’s left arm, another detail tied directly to the events surrounding the garden party.
Official photos show Maomao holding a cup in a pose inspired by her work as a poison tester, although Volks confirms that the cup itself is a photography prop and is not included with the doll.
This is not Maomao’s first major doll release of 2026, with Takara Tomy recently launching an official Licca-chan version of the character that is also receiving a US release.
Image by James RichardsonThe Dollfie Dream interpretation moves into a far more premium format, using Volks’ DDS Base Body 2.0 alongside the dedicated head, wig and full fabric costume to create a much larger character doll designed around posing and dressing.
The Apothecary Diaries is also expanding its figure lineup ahead of the upcoming theatrical movie, with the first official merchandise collection based on the film including a new figure based on her movie appearance.
Volks will first sell “Dollfie Dream Sister Maomao” in limited quantities at Dolls Party 56 on December 13, 2026, before general sales begin through the Dollfie Online Store and participating Volks stores in Japan on January 16, 2027, priced at ¥79,200 (approx. $496 / £375).
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