US Charity Release

Strength, Courage, Wisdom Ring

Here is a link revealing the details of the Old Pink Prism release in the U.S. scheduled for October 1st, 2011. The prism will be combined with the Strength, Courage, Wisdom ring for purchase @ $225, with $22 going to a Breast Cancer Charity. Read the official details here:

http://www.giftshopmag.com/press_release/2011/08/strength_courage_wisdom

I must commend the new Trollbeads US and Peter Aagaard for their openess in discussing our beloved Trollbeads. I have really enjoyed the articles & interviews lately. It is a breath of fresh air in contrast with the secrecy & non-response of the past regime. :) I like being an educated buyer, as I think you all do too.

Cat & Mouse

It's always a game of cleverness with Trollbeads HQ. They plan new releases. We try to find them. Especially pictures of them. A sneak peak of a new release before it's officially announced is enough to send any Trollie into euphoria, which is almost as good as.... - ahem - chocolate. ;)

Switzerland - apparently they are not releasing pictures to dealers until almost release day. They really want to keep this quiet - what fun!

USA - there is discussion that US dealers will be able to place orders for their World Tour beads beginning June 15th ish. This doesn't mean that they will know in advance what the beads will be, but it does look favorably upon the rumored July 4th release date.

I have seen pictures of some of the new Universal Uniques. There are some really stunning designs & colors in the mix, beautiful enough that I think you will quickly forget the $43US price tag. Well at least once or twice!

If you are in the market for a beautiful Old Antique Flower (one of my personal addictions), there are at least 5 on ebay at the moment. Make sure you tick of the WORLDWIDE option in your search to make sure you see them all. And since I have no interesting pictures, I leave you with a photo of my own OAF bracelet.

Important Dates

I try to compile all of the important news & dates on here for everyone who isn't able to read the Forums regularly due to things like life, work, & family. So here are some important upcoming dates to remember that are rumored to be coming:

May 9th - People's Bead 2011 Winner Announced
May ? - Lithuania World Tour Beads released
June 18th - Switzerland World Tour Beads released
July 4th - USA World Tour Beads released

And diamonds4ever has posted a plethora of new OOAK beads today.

http://www.diamonds4ever.dk/system/applications/products_new.php