The UFDC Tonner Exclusive Banquet Centerpiece Doll, "Moonlit Grace," Finally Arrives

 "Moonlit Grace" was not available at the closing banquet in Norfolk,VA this past July due to international shipping delays. There was a prototype to examine at the back of the room. She looked very nice and I went against my practice of not ordering a Tonner Doll before seeing it in real life due to prior disappointing experiences of dolls not living up to their promotional images. I didn't learn well enough. Perhaps I was struck with a bout of FOMO. 

She arrived yesterday in a bashed shipper delivered by USPS Ground Advantage. 

When I saw the shipper, I hoped against hope that the doll box and it's contents were undamaged. Unfortunately the back of the interior doll box also took a hit as seen in the photo above.  It was a miracle that the doll herself was undamaged although I have not detached her from the box to check. 

Needless to say, I was quite dismayed.

Reba Hood, (Second Vice-President, Director Convention Services) responded to the email I sent to UFDC. I was instructed to send it all back and they would send a replacement. They would also pay for my shipping. 

I snapped a few pictures of Moonlit Grace in her box. Her gown is stunning. The jewelry is excellent. Her hair is styled well although I wish it was a wig but that's another story. I'm not overly fond of the sculpt but it is done very well. She is definitely of the flapper period. 

There is a listing at the UFDC Store asking $550. I'm selling for $500. plus postage.

This is the description they posted: (I edited this paragraph for grammatical clarity and spelling.)

"Moonlit Grace" by Robert Tonner was to be the convention Centerpiece doll for UFDC 2025. She is a vinyl 22 ½-inch tall and is jointed at the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, midriff, knee, and hip.  She has rooted, styled, blond hair and painted face. The pink lace sleeveless, drop-waist dress is embellished with satin roses and leaves that float over a satiny full slip with a pink crepe insert and elbow sleeves. Pink lace shoulder drapes float down her back. Diamante earrings, choker and cuffs make her sparkle.
 You will need to pull off her hands to get the elbow-length sleeve on her arms. The silver shoes are very detailed as expected.