Sets 12 And 16 Aka Freastern Ella | Dmetry Model Anya

Within Dmetry’s sparse lore (released only as short text fragments on the packaging), "Anya" is a clockwork girl abandoned in a forest that grows faster than she can heal. In Set 12, she accepts her decay. In Set 16, she attempts to climb out.

But the Freastern Ella set includes a handwritten slip of paper (photographed and translated on Tumblr in 2022) that reads:

"Ella was the first name. Before the cogs. Before the ribbons. She was not abandoned—she ran. And the forest loved her too much to let her leave." dmetry model anya sets 12 and 16 aka freastern ella

This tiny addition fueled hours of fan speculation. Is Ella the "true" original? Is Freastern Ella a parallel universe version? Or is it merely a clever recaster’s marketing fiction? Regardless, the name stuck.

Design Highlights: Set 16 is the more dynamic and sought-after version. This is the figure most collectors refer to as “Freastern Ella.” The sculpt emphasizes motion: Within Dmetry’s sparse lore (released only as short

Build Complexity (GK): Intermediate to advanced. The single-point contact (one foot on the base) makes pinning critical. Many builders reinforce the ankle with a brass rod. The hair assembly requires careful alignment to avoid gaps. The dynamic pose also means the center of gravity is off, so weighting the base is recommended.

| Feature | Set 12 | Set 16 | |---------|--------|--------| | Nickname | “Casual Ella” | “Freastern Ella” (primary) | | Pose | Standing, arms crossed | One-legged kick | | Scale | 1/6 (larger) | 1/7 (smaller but wider) | | Difficulty | Low | Medium-High | | Base | Simple black mirror | Diorama (cracked ground) | | Face | Smug smile | Open-mouthed yell (plus alt) | | Availability | Moderate (reprinted often) | Low (rarer, higher aftermarket) | "Ella was the first name

Collectors note that Set 12 emphasizes external navigation (maps, tools, boundary markers), while Set 16 focuses on internal memory (fragments, worn photographs, coded letters).