tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post3267783636547423651..comments2024-02-12T17:51:58.705-05:00Comments on Collecting Fashion Dolls by Terri Gold: Michel Couture's Flavia, Grande Duchesse de BeauharnaiseTerri Goldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17252743227474930359noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-33230945851678316462023-09-26T23:29:58.935-04:002023-09-26T23:29:58.935-04:00How about the doll now? What’s the price as vintag...How about the doll now? What’s the price as vintage treasure doll? I’m from China, where to buy? No matter the price.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-91823001342943484292020-06-29T23:50:24.540-04:002020-06-29T23:50:24.540-04:00Hello, I have 5 of the Hayworth dolls and the prod...Hello, I have 5 of the Hayworth dolls and the produced boxed outfit (Pariser Platz) I think it is beautiful and the 2 outfits are amazing , Michel, is no longer with us, but he loved designing, and some people are just spewing mean things, if you don’t like it, don’t buy it, stop being nasty. He was a great man.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16987589685031751779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-66996178361243112102011-02-23T15:44:16.673-05:002011-02-23T15:44:16.673-05:00To obtain a DOTY Award all you have to be is a dol...To obtain a DOTY Award all you have to be is a doll artist or manufacturer who sends an electronic entry form to DOLLREADER Magazine.<br />There are instructions here:http://www.dollreader.com/doty.php<br /><br />I found 2 of the RULES interesting:<br />Rule #2:<br /><br />2. For the 2011 DOTY Awards, you, as an artist and/or manufacturer or duly authorized representative, may enter doll(s) first introduced after Jan. 1, 2010 and made available for sale during 2010 and 2011, as long as they were not entered in past DOTY programs.<br /><br />and ##3:<br /><br />3. All entries for the 2011 DOTY Awards must have been first introduced after January 1, 2010. Entries must have been produced for sale (but not necessarily sold) during calendar years 2010 and/or 2011. All entered dolls must be available for delivery to the general public by Nov. 1, 2011. All dolls submitted for DOTY consideration must be available for sale nationally and/or internationally. One-of-a-kind artist dolls already sold are eligible.<br /><br />See the rest of the RULES & Eligibility here:<br />http://www.dollreader.com/pdfs/doty/DOTY_rules_2011.pdf<br /><br />Questions: Kathryn Peck, 617-706-9081, kpeck@madavor.com<br />(This is not me). I am merely an interested collector.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-52789228111047555002011-02-23T15:28:08.531-05:002011-02-23T15:28:08.531-05:00I was wrong. Doll Peddlar had Paris Pariser Platz...I was wrong. Doll Peddlar had Paris Pariser Platz™ at FR10 for 125, not less.<br /><br />They still have it on their site for 117.25<br /><br />http://www.dollpeddlar.com/product_info.php?products_id=21262<br /><br />This is probably the only way to order this item and be sure you get it. It's been suggested this was the prototype one and nothing was every actually produced.URIAHhttp://uriahredden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-79424563174328702672011-02-23T10:55:37.585-05:002011-02-23T10:55:37.585-05:00wow, I am really late on my comments!I'm not f...wow, I am really late on my comments!I'm not familiar with Ingrid, but when I saw your pics, I thought she was a repainted Barbie doll ^_^<br />I do think that price is too high, that's for sure, even if the clothes seem to be wonderfull, the doll really isn't (and plastic shoes?...)<br />Not my cup of tea, definetelly.anaaaatchim!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03866392791290648392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-85077979171448754012011-02-23T10:19:23.761-05:002011-02-23T10:19:23.761-05:00There's a French "sauce béarnaise" w...There's a French "sauce béarnaise" which might have served as an "inspiration" (sigh, not again...) for this conglomerate.<br /><br />Am I wrong or is this an Ingrid head on a Barbie body?<br /><br />As our secretary of state for defence (Germany)has cheated on his doctor's thesis and Integrity have been , ehhrrmm, taken away by runway designs, why not try this way? <br /><br />Swim with the sharks or however that saying goes.<br /><br />I am sooooo fed up.<br /><br />PetraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-55221080526896272782011-02-23T09:52:40.017-05:002011-02-23T09:52:40.017-05:00I met Michel in 2007 and ordered two dolls at the ...I met Michel in 2007 and ordered two dolls at the time which required a deposit. At the same event (IFDC), I won a raffle of a dressed doll wearing the ensemble Treffen im Tiergarten. The doll was removed right before the raffle and on the note card which was included with a bottle of Champagne and Chocolates it mentioned that once finished in production, the doll would be sent to the winner (I still have the paperwork from it as well as all correspondence).<br /><br />The first year, Michel kept in contact via email. After the first year all contact ceased. When I learned that Michel would not be attending IFDC in 2009 I asked for a refund. In Sept 2009 I received an email stating that the first outfit was now ready to ship but that my items that were ordered were not yet produced and that they preferred to refund. After two weeks and no refund came, I inquired again via mail and received a reply that accused me of spreading misinformation and how disappointed Michel was with me for no longer supporting him. Here it had been over two years, with one year of no communication and he is disappointed in me?! I did of course receive my refund in full in 2010 however no prize came my way and from what I have read, the only doll being released is this one and the rest will be outfits. It appears that my raffle prize will not even be produced.<br /><br />That said, I think the doll is nice to a degree (yes, it does look like JT’s Ingrid though I have not compared it to my Ingrid yet. It isn’t the doll we viewed at IFDC) and the outfit is beautifully detailed (JMO) yet the lack of rooted hair in the back is very unforgiving and not flattering. <br /><br />The price point is not what I would be comfortable with and the fabric changed as well from the one we viewed at IFDC and is much thinner (is it made of cotton)? The first doll that we were shown at IFDC had a nicer face and better screening.Rhonda Whttp://lillilane.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-62031181740264103892011-02-22T18:38:13.263-05:002011-02-22T18:38:13.263-05:00FR2 dolls are better articulated than this doll an...FR2 dolls are better articulated than this doll and has nicer accessories (i.e. shoes that are not plastic. This doll does not compare.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-46758406461976930642011-02-22T16:45:28.335-05:002011-02-22T16:45:28.335-05:00Question - is this "designer" still tryi...Question - is this "designer" still trying to see how many gullible people are in the doll world? After the IFDC fiasco, I kind of thought he would just gracefully disappear. I know he found a magazine that believes him! I still cannot believe that! How in the world did he get involved with Mel Odom? Wow, just sadly amazing. I personally never purchased anything from him, and would not do so in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-37423422895952683872011-02-22T16:45:07.355-05:002011-02-22T16:45:07.355-05:00@Lorrence: I miss Joe, too. So sad that he's g...@Lorrence: I miss Joe, too. So sad that he's gone. So young. <br /><br />@Anonymous: How is it obvious that someone could have bought a DOTY? That's a ridiculous thing to say without proof or some type of substantive information.Terri Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252743227474930359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-58076243678650569982011-02-22T16:40:45.859-05:002011-02-22T16:40:45.859-05:00i actually find i like her face. and the outfit cl...i actually find i like her face. and the outfit clearly looks fantastic. it's out of my personal price range, but if i saw this with a discount and could "cash & carry" in person i might consider it. [i don't live near most doll shows anyway, so that probably wouldn't happen even if possible.] thanks for the pics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-63885336083743975522011-02-22T16:09:18.795-05:002011-02-22T16:09:18.795-05:00An infamous joke of a doll and "designer"...An infamous joke of a doll and "designer". Whatever possessed Mel Odom to get involved with this crock of s...? <br />It's also obvious this scam artist bought his DOTY with the money he got from ripping off all those people. Shame...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-13756884826633424682011-02-22T16:00:54.713-05:002011-02-22T16:00:54.713-05:00Hello, Terri! First of all thank you for sharing y...Hello, Terri! First of all thank you for sharing your thoughts about this doll. As for the merits of the doll, I think the fashions are just gorgeous and true to its "French couture" claim. As for the price, I must say--it is relatively reasonable (given the current inflationary trend of the Chinese yuan, thus increasing factory costs). Lastly, I love the doll, too! On a somber note, looking at this doll (which is referred to as an Ingrid-clone by other collectors) makes me a bit sad as I miss the late Joe Tai. Hugs!Lorrencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-1756189062311773662011-02-22T14:59:09.522-05:002011-02-22T14:59:09.522-05:00Mel did say at a signing in November he had someth...Mel did say at a signing in November he had something in the works. I certainly hope this isn't what he meant.<br /><br />The clothing looks wonderful, but the doll looks too much like JT's Ingrid, just smaller. Personally, would like to see her as a 16" doll with more articulation.Steve C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12014938894700350737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-65055716909443432011-02-22T13:54:31.919-05:002011-02-22T13:54:31.919-05:00I think that it is an interesting concept, (althou...I think that it is an interesting concept, (although the website is in my opinion tragic), two things that I wonder is 1: what is the point of these niche market dolls? Integrity has the volume to just do it better...Fufu La Doll is an edition of 500, not artistic in the slightest with an average costume. <br />I am stunned that she won the DOTY, and that Mel Odom would put his name behind something with such a torrid history?Erick DuPreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788302984106657000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-46093940501172433982011-02-22T12:21:27.903-05:002011-02-22T12:21:27.903-05:00This doll has a clown face. Worse than any Ingrid ...This doll has a clown face. Worse than any Ingrid mold. I guess the dude paid for his DOTY?<br /><br />I can't see how anyone would trust this man as far as they can throw him. Anyone read the FAQs? Written by a very delusional person, IMO. <br />Nothing about this is right. Just NOTHING.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-16028024737863687112011-02-22T12:02:40.203-05:002011-02-22T12:02:40.203-05:00fwiw, I did see the 2nd outfit in person in Doll ...fwiw, I did see the 2nd outfit in person in Doll Peddlar's room at FR10. Same packaging. Marked down to 95, I think. I didn't buy it. I did take a photo and post it on facebook.URIAHhttp://uriahredden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-28358501782360390462011-02-22T10:59:15.795-05:002011-02-22T10:59:15.795-05:00If she has a shaggy muff she should consider a Bra...If she has a shaggy muff she should consider a Brazilian wax.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08783465445915819512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-61619447232163883342011-02-22T09:32:42.330-05:002011-02-22T09:32:42.330-05:00I purchased just the doll as I had previously purc...I purchased just the doll as I had previously purchased the outfit directly from Hayworth Couture. Micahel emailed me that the dolls were on there way. I responded that I would not pay untill the dolls were in the USA ready to ship. He said he had 100 dolls. When I got her, I also thought Joe Tai Ingrid, of which I have one. She is pricey, but the new FR2 are 175.00 issue price so this isn't that much more. He also indicated that this is the only dressed doll, the other proposed items are outfits only. <br />Neferkiti of FLNeferkiti@AOL.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-65677363960712265842011-02-21T23:21:16.910-05:002011-02-21T23:21:16.910-05:00@Aubrey: I don't think your Barbie mindset is ...@Aubrey: I don't think your Barbie mindset is showing at all. Let's see, for $299.99 you would get a doll with limited articulation and two complete outfits. That's more than most Fashion Royalty gift sets! So, yes, I think the prices are very high.<br />TerriTerri Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252743227474930359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-12939068261152035732011-02-21T22:37:24.951-05:002011-02-21T22:37:24.951-05:00I thought from the minute I saw her that it was In...I thought from the minute I saw her that it was Ingrid. I also am not a fan of the hairline. Her clothing looks wonderful, but overpriced compared to what is out there.Deb Applinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-90506867416770050522011-02-21T20:57:48.729-05:002011-02-21T20:57:48.729-05:00The suit is lovely, but remarkably expensive. And ...The suit is lovely, but remarkably expensive. And I agree, the focus should be on the clothing and not on the doll. Honestly I thought it was a repainted Barbie until you explained otherwise.<br />Are those prices high, or is my Barbie mindset showing?Aubrey Silverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106752101508829876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-53782358868901486252011-02-21T20:46:47.110-05:002011-02-21T20:46:47.110-05:00Terri, another great review. I simply can't un...Terri, another great review. I simply can't understand their pricing. While I think the clothing is very nice looking, I could easily buy several fashions by Randall Craig or Dressmaker Details for the price of one doll. I personally think the Barbie Basics are much prettier dolls, too. Heck I could even buy a FR2 and a fashion or two. As you know I'm a young collector and I have to be mindful of my spending so when weighing the options of what $299.99 could buy me, let's just say that this doll will never make me part with my money.<br /><br />Thanks for your reviews and commentary. They're always wonderful. <br /><br />Best Regards,<br />MattMJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120563991514754895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-90997005238942168982011-02-21T20:44:51.861-05:002011-02-21T20:44:51.861-05:00The first thing I thought of when I saw the doll w...The first thing I thought of when I saw the doll was Ingrid as well. The clothes are beautiful and look very well made, but I see what you mean about the website (or should I say "atelier").<br />Very interesting to see the doll and clothing at last. I know that many people have been anxiously waiting for her.<br />xo HildaBellissima Couturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178653293569323265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-217917876331578492.post-60309979174592991672011-02-21T20:15:21.777-05:002011-02-21T20:15:21.777-05:00Ingrid! That's who she looks like! I didn'...Ingrid! That's who she looks like! I didn't order this doll. The outfits were pretty from what I had seen, but she was too overpriced. Thanks for the pics of her body. She seems like a Barbie or Candi clone to me. I am glad I did not order her.<br /><br />stevenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com