You can join the fun virtually by checking this link often to see the pictures of the people and the dolls.
Click on the photo:
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| Robert serving drinks at "I want candy" con opener! |
Photo above has been snatched from the TD FB page.
Showing posts with label Tonner Convention. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tonner Convention. Show all posts
5/16/2013
#tonnercon
The Tonner Convention began today. I'll be following along as each event is being photographed and videotaped thoroughly and posted on the Tonner Direct Facebook page.
You can join the fun virtually by checking this link often to see the pictures of the people and the dolls.
Click on the photo:
Photo above has been snatched from the TD FB page.
You can join the fun virtually by checking this link often to see the pictures of the people and the dolls.
Click on the photo:
Photo above has been snatched from the TD FB page.
5/25/2011
Dark Shadows Ellowyne
Another collector sat in at the Tonner Convention Ellowyne break out event for me. I was thrilled when I saw the souvenir doll.
I turned under the ends of the black bow so the beautiful details on the front of her tunic could be seen. The braids in her hair which you can see in the first photo were added by me. I may make a few really tiny ones. I think it's unusual for a convention souvenir doll to be without earrings and I wonder if they just never made it into my box. The rhinestone studs were put in by me until I find out if she's got her own.
I turned under the ends of the black bow so the beautiful details on the front of her tunic could be seen. The braids in her hair which you can see in the first photo were added by me. I may make a few really tiny ones. I think it's unusual for a convention souvenir doll to be without earrings and I wonder if they just never made it into my box. The rhinestone studs were put in by me until I find out if she's got her own.
5/24/2011
I need this doll!
I was not fast enough to get one of the Daphne dolls left from the convention so I'm putting out a feeler...
This is the gal I'm looking for - or at least her outfit.
She is based on a character from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory called Wilhemina.
This is the gal I'm looking for - or at least her outfit.
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| 16" Wilhemina Wonka |
5/22/2011
Saturday Night Centerpiece at Tonner Convention
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| Fantasy Masquerade |
Winkin' - Green/Breathless
Blinkin' - Pink/Dutchess
Nod - Purple/Daphne
Blinkin' - Pink/Dutchess
Nod - Purple/Daphne
Gorgeous.
5/20/2011
Tonner Con Underway
Most of you are probably aware that the Tonner Convention is underway. Pictures of the new dolls and centerpieces are dribbling onto the web slowly although eBay pictures went up immediately by those who are hoping to sell their dolls.
The first event took place on Thursday night. The new doll is called "Pin Up Basic" and is on a newly engineered Tyler body. The body will appear on a line of dolls called Tyler's Nu Mood. Pin Up has a sculpt which is somewhat cartoonish and was inspired by Robert Tonner's collection of illustration art. Perhaps a friendlier adjective would be illlustrationish. I wonder if my large Tyler sized wardrobe will be useless?.
At first I was reminded of an old Coppertone ad in which a dog is tugging at a child's bikini.
Pin up illustration art is highly sexual.
Where is Robert going with this line? Will we see gorgeous lingerie and upholstered ottomans? I hope so!
Watch a 5 minute video showing the display of dolls called 20 Years of Tonner.
The Friday brunch centerpiece featured Andy, Cami and Jon. The event was called Young New York.
A new character in the Cami and Jon line was introduced. She is Gina.
I cannot wait to see what the Shadows Wilde Imagination event doll is because I'm getting it. Woo Hoo!
The first event took place on Thursday night. The new doll is called "Pin Up Basic" and is on a newly engineered Tyler body. The body will appear on a line of dolls called Tyler's Nu Mood. Pin Up has a sculpt which is somewhat cartoonish and was inspired by Robert Tonner's collection of illustration art. Perhaps a friendlier adjective would be illlustrationish. I wonder if my large Tyler sized wardrobe will be useless?.
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| Centerpiece image from the Tonner Blog |
At first I was reminded of an old Coppertone ad in which a dog is tugging at a child's bikini.
Pin up illustration art is highly sexual.
Watch a 5 minute video showing the display of dolls called 20 Years of Tonner.
The Friday brunch centerpiece featured Andy, Cami and Jon. The event was called Young New York.
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| Image from Tonner Blog |
I cannot wait to see what the Shadows Wilde Imagination event doll is because I'm getting it. Woo Hoo!
4/19/2011
Tonner Convention in One Month
1/26/2011
Basic Diane Evans from Tonner Doll
To my readers who have written wondering where I disappeared to...thank you for your concern. January is a pretty quiet month in doll world as manufacturers are preparing to unveil their new goodies at IDEX and Toy Fair. I was on vacation this past week. There's nothing like coming back home to a pile of doll boxes on the dining room table. That was fun!
Diane Evans is a gorgeous new doll in an adorable polka dot bathing suit. She has Friday Foster's head sculpt, brown eyes and raven hair. Her skintone is called Honey. She will be available late February at Tonner Direct in a limited edition of 500 for $109.99. Pricey for a basic doll, isn't it? Some are already available for purchase; others are to reserve.
More basics from the same line of dolls:
"The alluring chewing gum heiress struts her stuff in a scintillating velvet dress with soft chiffon shirring, smartly accessorized with pointed-toe pumps, rhinestone earrings, necklace and bracelet." This doll has the 17" high-heeled female athletic body, brown eyes with blonde hair and bloom skintone. LE300. $209.99
Diane Evans is a gorgeous new doll in an adorable polka dot bathing suit. She has Friday Foster's head sculpt, brown eyes and raven hair. Her skintone is called Honey. She will be available late February at Tonner Direct in a limited edition of 500 for $109.99. Pricey for a basic doll, isn't it? Some are already available for purchase; others are to reserve.
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| 2011 Anne Harper Wigged Basic, $109.99 LE500, Green Eyes, Raven Wigged Hair, Bloom Skintone |
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| 2011 Patricia Holt Wigged Basic, $109.99 LE500 Green Eyes, Brunette Wigged Hair, Cameo Skintone. |
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| Dressed Doll: Ann Harper Head Sculpt, Brown Eyes, Bloom Skintone. LE250 $174.99 |
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| Dressed Doll: "Bye-Bye Baby" DeeAnna Denton |
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The Alice in Wonderland line continues to grow with the addition of Alice in depicted in wonderful costumes from various scenes of the movie. Here is the text from the Tonner Direct site: "The apprehensive Alice masquerades herself as UM FROM UMBRIDGE, to protect herself from the malicious Red Queen. This meticulously detailed costume consists of an extravagant dress with layered tiers of tulle and custom printed chiffon overlay. Her arm is bandaged with a matching ribbon trimmed wrap, while her slender waist is wrapped in a tasseled belt. Pantyhose and shoes also included.
Mia Wasikowska Head Sculpt and 22" American Model™ Body; Brown Eyes w/ Blonde Hair and Pale Skintone." LE250 $299.99
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Find out about the upcoming Tonner convention:
https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=915667
https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=915667
5/23/2010
Miss Piggy Brings Down the House ~ Tonner Convention
This morning the Sunday Breakfast starring Miss Piggy and Kermit also saw a successful charity auction raise more than $11,000 to benefit A Friend's House.
The centerpiece dolls were Miss Piggy as "Swined & Dined" - LE 100 and Kermit the Frog as "A Fly in His Soup" - LE 100.
Kermit is a new character and will be available later on in the line. He was done specially for the event. Adorable.
The centerpiece was also a totally new creation - a 10" Miss Piggy! Robert is thinking along smaller lines these days. I like it.
I don't know if the centerpiece had a name but I will find out and make the entry here when I do.
Congratulations to the Tonner Doll Co. on what appears to have been a successful convention filled with unique, beautiful dolls and creatures.
The centerpiece dolls were Miss Piggy as "Swined & Dined" - LE 100 and Kermit the Frog as "A Fly in His Soup" - LE 100.
Kermit is a new character and will be available later on in the line. He was done specially for the event. Adorable.The centerpiece was also a totally new creation - a 10" Miss Piggy! Robert is thinking along smaller lines these days. I like it.
I don't know if the centerpiece had a name but I will find out and make the entry here when I do.
Congratulations to the Tonner Doll Co. on what appears to have been a successful convention filled with unique, beautiful dolls and creatures.
5/21/2010
Tonner Doll Company's 2010 Annual Convention in Lombard, IL
The theme of this Tonner convention is "The Sun, The Moon and The Stars." It will celebrate the fashion and pop culture influences in Robert Tonner's doll designs. Sounds fabulous, doesn't it? I am not at the convention, unfortunately, but I am following it on the Tonner convention blog and through friends.
On opening night an event called "Let Them Eat Cake" was held. Attendees received a souvenir doll called "Takes the Cake." She is a new sculpt referred to as "Duchess." Here is a shot made by my friend Natasha Powers:
Duchess has a lovely sculpt with big eyes and well defined lips. I think that she will be a favorite for repainters.
There were three centerpieces on each table and congratulations to those who won because they are gorgeous. Here are the photos from the Tonner site of those three dolls:
These are completely adorable! I adore the Sydney sculpt and I love the pink outfit.
More to follow. Stay tuned.
On opening night an event called "Let Them Eat Cake" was held. Attendees received a souvenir doll called "Takes the Cake." She is a new sculpt referred to as "Duchess." Here is a shot made by my friend Natasha Powers:
There were three centerpieces on each table and congratulations to those who won because they are gorgeous. Here are the photos from the Tonner site of those three dolls:
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| Madame et le Citron - Sydney sculpt - LE100 |
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| Madame a la Menthe - Daphne sculpt - LE100 |
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| Madame a la Framboise - Kit sculpt - LE100 |
More to follow. Stay tuned.
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