Showing posts with label Kingston NY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kingston NY. Show all posts

5/03/2013

Tonner Summer Launch Party August 17, 2013

Join Team Tonner August 16th and 17th for a fun filled weekend!  

Friday night experience the wonders of a Doll Shop at the Tonner Company Store for a Meet & Greet Reception from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  There will be refreshments and you'll meet Robert Tonner and have the opportunity to get your dolls signed. Watch for more info coming about some super special deals for attendees!


Hold onto your hats for the main event:  A Tonner Launch Party held at the Hudson Valley's gorgeous Wiltwyck Country Club Saturday from 11am-3pm!  At this delish luncheon event, 2 BRAND NEW lines will be introduced - New head and body sculpts entirely!  You'll be among the first to glimpse Robert's most recent labors of love, and you'll be enchanted by two entirely different but equally compelling story arcs.  You'll be as happy as a slinky on an escalator as you leave with your souvenir:  one of the debut dolls... and you'll be one of the first to hold one in your hot little hands.  Do NOT miss this event, Doll Lovers!


The Summer Launch Party is limited to just 200 attendees, so sign up now!  Registration is $199 per person, and includes admission to the Tonner Meet and Greet Friday night.

 Click on the rocket ship for registration information.


2013 Tonner Summer Launch Party
Saturday, August 17, 2013

8/25/2012

Tonner: Sneak Peek of the Fall Holiday Line Release

This invitation was sent out to all on the Tonner mailing list. Will you be there? Sadly I will miss it as now I live too far away to attend a 2 hour event.

- Join us at the Tonner Company Store for a 
SNEAK PEEK of the Fall Holiday Line Release 
TOMORROW, August 26th -

...and get 20% off store-wide*!
Sneak Peek
 ...AND 15% off & free shipping on all pre-orders on the Fall Holiday Line!

There will be refreshments, and a 
Special Guest Appearance and Signing by 
Robert Tonner and Joe Petrollese from 1-2pm 

Sunday, August 26th 
12pm-2pm
14 Hurley Avenue
Kingston, NY  12401

You only get these amazing deals if you join us, so...
Come one, come all!

8/13/2011

Ennui, Tea and Me Pictures

Before I go into a description of the presentation that was made at the luncheon this afternoon, I am going to post what most people are interested in - the pictures.  In another post, I will share more information.

First up are some of the competition dolls. If I took a picture of your creation and you would like to use it, just let me know so I can call off the spies.  I  have spies everywhere that report to me when they see someone else using my images.  ^**^ Click on the individual pictures to see them larger. There are wonderful details.











Next up are the soon-to-be-released dressed dolls and outfits from both Ellowyne and Evangeline lines.







Outfit

 





New unnamed character in Ellowyne line.  This was photographed from a projected image.





The People

Happy Collector

Raffle Choices
Mom made both outfits. She won the hat contest. 
Her daughter is holding an Ellowyne whose matching outfit she made.

Robert and Harris
The room before people.
Selling raffle tickets.
The convention souvenir and companion dolls.

Prudence and Amber were the centerpiece/companion dolls. Ellowyne was the souvenir, of course.




7/14/2011

A Day of Ennui ~ The Sequel with Ellowyne Wilde


A few seats remain for A Day of Ennui ~ The Sequel with Ellowyne Wilde. Here is the info from Wilde Imagination. http://www.wildeimagination.com/t-MyDebut.aspx?st=174

A Day of Ennui ~ The Sequel with Ellowyne Wilde!
DATE:   Saturday, August 13, 2011
TIME:   11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION:   Wiltwyck Country Club, Kingston, NY
COST:    $225
Limited to 150 Guests
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Last year Ellowyne hosted a Day of Ennui event, and it was so much fun, we're having another (The Sequel)! The event fee includes a fabulous lunch, an exclusive Ellowyne, a special program celebrating Elloywne's Day of Ennui~The Sequel, and a chance to experience a day in the life of Ellowyne, along with table gifts, surprises, a fun poetry contest, and even a few smiles. After the event, there will be a special signing with Robert Tonner at the Tonner Company Store, along with a display of Ellowyne's favorite looks.
  
In addition, there will be a Friday evening event at the Tonner Company Store featuring wine, cheese and English scones - with Ellowyne AND Evangeline Ghastly! An exclusive Evangeline will be available for purchase. This after-hours event is free to all A Day of Ennui~The Sequel attendees!
  
Three competition categories are set, and there's even an additional hat decorating competition that everyone can participate in...maybe even Ellowyne? Check out the competition categories and rules.
We hope to see you there!
 



4/22/2011

A Day of Ennui with Ellowyne: The Sequel

I am happy to report that Wilde Imagination is going to hold another Day of Ennui with Ellowyne. I had such a great time last year and the dolls were delightful. Robert Tonner did a bit in which he played Ello's therapist. He cracks me up every time.
It was like a mini convention complete with raffles, door prizes and competition dolls.
Last year there was a gorgeous Ellowyne and a lovely companion doll, Amber, available as well.  I'm not sure if Prudence was a centerpiece.
2010 A Day of Ennui Souvenir Doll
2010 A Day of Ennui Companion Doll
2010 A Day of Ennui
If you cannot attend but would like to pre-purchase the doll and any other table favors we might get, contact me as I will be dragging my husband along and he doesn't want the doll. ;-)  I can't imagine why.

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The info for this event follows.

Ellowyne Disenchantment  (Click here to Register)

DATE: Saturday, August 13, 2011
TIME: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Wiltwyck Country Club, Kingston, NY
COST: $225

Limited to 150 Guests

Includes an exclusive Ellowyne, a fabulous lunch, a smile (possibly), poetry, brooding, whipped cream, therapist visit, tea and possibly a bit of Ennui.

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On the Friday night prior to the luncheon there will be a wine, cheese and scone event with Evangeline Ghastly at the Tonner Company Store. The details for that portion haven't been figured out yet but you can be sure it will be worth spending the weekend in the area to attend both.

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Did I mention that each table got a trough of whipped cream to go along with dessert? Well it wasn't actually a trough but it was a very large, trough-shaped serving piece.

11/23/2010

Happy Thanksgiving

I'm sending wishes to all my US readers for a peaceful, joyous and delicious Thanksgiving.
I'm thankful for the luxury of being a doll collector. When I think about how lucky we collectors are compared to so many in the world I can't help but appreciate what I have.

If you are traveling, be safe and aware and save me some pie.

I'll be a little quiet on the blog for a few days but after Thanksgiving, I'll be back.

Three things to mention:
There is a sale at BC.Com on Wednesday, November 23. That's tomorrow.

—The Franklin Mint is at it again with their fake doll images that use a photograph instead of a doll. This time it's Kate Middleton, the future Princess of Wales. They are using a picture of Kate on a stick.


On December 11, 2011 there will be a Tonner and Wilde Imagination warehouse sale at the Holiday Inn in Kingston, NY from 9AM to 1PM. After the sale there will be a signing with Robert Tonner at the Tonner Company Store, 14 Hurley Ave., Kingston, NY.

If you are planning to stay over at the Holiday Inn Kingston, I recommend that you reconsider your choice of hotel. There are two new hotels near the Hudson Valley Mall that are much higher rated. It's a 10 minute drive from those places to the Holiday Inn.  It will cost at least $30 more per room but you won't be sorry. Come with friends and split the cost.

Courtyard Kingston Marriot  (Most costly)

Hampton Inn Kingston  (Free Breakfast and Internet)





3/31/2010

Tonner Doll Company, Inc. Moves to Uptown Kingston, NY

A press release sent out yesterday outlined the future location of the corporate headquarters of the TDC. I'm quite pleased. As if the other location wasn't close enough, this one is down the street from my hairdresser. Yay.
Tonner is very good for Kingston. Wall St. was once a vibrant shopping street in this small upstate NY town. The last few years have seen many businesses come and go with some stores going empty.
I'm sure those who work for Tonner will be happy to be located down the street from some great coffee and food at Dominick's Cafe.
The Tonner Company Store is going to remain in the renovated historic building near the NY State Thruway exchange in Kingston. At first I had hoped that the store would be located on Wall Street as there is certainly more walk-by and drive-by traffic and exposure would be much greater.

301 Wall Street, Kingston, NY
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Here is part of the press release:

Robert Tonner, CEO of the Tonner Doll Company, purchased the building earlier this month. "For years, I've been looking for a special building that has architectural integrity and also has the space requirements we need," Tonner said. "I'm thrilled that we found one in uptown Kingston."

Built in 1887, 301 Wall Street most recently was the home of Chase Bank and has been vacant for just about one year. Tonner hopes to complete the move by May 1, once renovations are complete. "The roof needs some work and we are refurbishing the second and third floors," Tonner explained. "The second floor will be restored to what it was back in the 1940's," he added.

The new home of Tonner Doll will house the design, production, sales, marketing, finance and administrative staff; a total of 17 employees. "Part of my whole belief is that change, while painful at times, is good," Tonner admitted. "I think this space will give us a new creative energy."

Opening in 1991, the internationally renowned Tonner Doll Company has been a staple in Ulster County for nearly two decades. The Tonner Doll Company designs and manufactures collectible fashion dolls, child character dolls and licensed character figures such as HARRY POTTER and WONDER WOMAN.

In 2007, Tonner purchased 12/14 Hurley Avenue in Kingston and made extensive renovations before opening the Tonner Company Store there in December, 2007, which will remain at its current location. The renovation received two local awards; one from the Chamber of Commerce of Ulster County, and another from the Friends of Historic Kingston.

As a nearby resident and a fan of Robert Tonner, I wish them the best of luck with their move.