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.
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Showing posts with label Tonner Direct. 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.
7/26/2012
Zombie Boy NOW AVAILABLE
Zombie Boy is now available on the Tonner Direct website. Ships worldwide. $159.99
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| Click on image to go to order page. |
7/19/2011
Tonner Ends Pre-Ordering
This information has come to me from a reliable source. I am going to quote a few lines from Tonner's announcement. I won't be able to answer any questions as I know no other details. Please post your reactions and questions here on the blog. Perhaps someone will come along to answer. The Tonner people do read this.
The TDC believes that "collectors enjoy being able to obtain products they desire as fast as possible and without having time for reconsideration. Coupled with a year-round flow of product from our factories, we have developed a new schedule of future product releases."
"Tonner products will now debut on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month on tonnerdirect.com."
Dealers will get their information on the Monday before each Wednesday and can neither take orders nor reveal information prior to the release.
What I understand is that only dolls that are in stock will be released. So when you place an order, you will be paying for it and you can expect to get it shortly afterward.
What I don't understand is who actually ships the doll. If the dealers don't have them in advance and you order them does your doll come directly from Tonner or from your dealer?
Is Tonner planning to cut out dealers eventually?
The TDC believes that "collectors enjoy being able to obtain products they desire as fast as possible and without having time for reconsideration. Coupled with a year-round flow of product from our factories, we have developed a new schedule of future product releases."
"Tonner products will now debut on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month on tonnerdirect.com."
Dealers will get their information on the Monday before each Wednesday and can neither take orders nor reveal information prior to the release.
What I understand is that only dolls that are in stock will be released. So when you place an order, you will be paying for it and you can expect to get it shortly afterward.
What I don't understand is who actually ships the doll. If the dealers don't have them in advance and you order them does your doll come directly from Tonner or from your dealer?
Is Tonner planning to cut out dealers eventually?
4/12/2011
SALE on NEW (and OLD) Fashion Sets at Tonner Direct
This week Tonner Direct is calling their groupings of items Fashion Collection Gift Sets. They are taking 20% off plus offering free shipping. The promo piece is somewhat confusing because it starts off with Tyler Boutique items but says nothing about them except that the NEW fashion sets will not show until the beginning of the sale on Wednesday, April 13th at Noon EDT. So I guess the sets below are the OLD fashion sets? I thought this sale was over.
These are the sets or some of the sets. I don't know. Go tomorrow to find out for yourself. <-(Click)
It could be stuff like this:
I do love those black skirts.
These are the sets or some of the sets. I don't know. Go tomorrow to find out for yourself. <-(Click)
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| This is called the Lord of the Rings "Starter Pack" Is that the same as "entry level?" |
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| 12" HARRY POTTER™ and RON WEASLEY™ Collector Set |
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| Ladies of Oz Set |
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| 13" Women of Power Set |
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| Clash of the Titans™ Set |
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| LOTR Set 2, Elven Set |
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| TWILIGHT: NEW MOON Set |
3/30/2011
Coupons and Bargains
—Thursday, March 31 is the last day to redeem your first $20. reward at Barbie Collector.
—At Noon (EDT) on Thursday, at Tonner Direct, gift sets are 40% off and shipping is free!
The sets that the company is offering didn't originally come packaged as sets but they definitely work together. The sale ends on april 8th at 11:59PM EDT.
13" Women of Power Gift Set of Three Dolls
LOTR Elven Gift Set of Two Dolls
Ladies of Oz Gift Set of Three Dolls
Twilight New Moon Gift Set of Three Dolls
Clash of the Titans Gift Set of Two Dolls
It would be fun to have those OZ dolls. I think they are so creatively designed. Of course I want them. I want everything I like but I'm not getting them. There is one tiny bit of impulse control left.
Perhaps if the 13" dolls had an attractive sculpt...well, I've said it already. They are mannish-looking.
—At Noon (EDT) on Thursday, at Tonner Direct, gift sets are 40% off and shipping is free!
The sets that the company is offering didn't originally come packaged as sets but they definitely work together. The sale ends on april 8th at 11:59PM EDT.
13" Women of Power Gift Set of Three Dolls
LOTR Elven Gift Set of Two Dolls
Ladies of Oz Gift Set of Three Dolls
Twilight New Moon Gift Set of Three Dolls
Clash of the Titans Gift Set of Two Dolls
It would be fun to have those OZ dolls. I think they are so creatively designed. Of course I want them. I want everything I like but I'm not getting them. There is one tiny bit of impulse control left.
Perhaps if the 13" dolls had an attractive sculpt...well, I've said it already. They are mannish-looking.
3/16/2011
SALES to take note of....
—At Wilde Imagination: for a limited time, take $20 off any purchase of $100 or more. Promo Code is SMILE12. Four new Evangelines and several Ellowynes have arrived. You can go spend all your money right now! If I were going to get another Evangeline, it would be the resin. I've just about had it with the terrible articulation and difficult posing of the vinyls. It's really too bad. Such a cool doll with such fabulous clothes and she can't hold a proper sitting pose. Ugh.
Click here to see Ellowyne Wilde's catalog and new items.
—At Tonner Direct: Starting tomorrow, March 17, 2011 at 11:47AM Eastern Daylight Time (why 11:47?) through March 20th at 11:59PM EDT. You get 21% off with FREE SHIPPING. Promo code is MADNESS.That's what I call a good sale. There are exclusions and the offer applies to in stock items only. See the site for more information.
You know they're all mad over there, don't you?
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| Haunted Melody (vinyl) Rooted Hair $175 |
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| Timeless Evangeline (vinyl) Wigged (comes with 2 wigs) $140 |
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| A Cautionary Tale (Resin) (Resin) Wigged $425. |
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| Beautiful Nightmare Vinyl Wigged $175 |
—At Tonner Direct: Starting tomorrow, March 17, 2011 at 11:47AM Eastern Daylight Time (why 11:47?) through March 20th at 11:59PM EDT. You get 21% off with FREE SHIPPING. Promo code is MADNESS.That's what I call a good sale. There are exclusions and the offer applies to in stock items only. See the site for more information.
You know they're all mad over there, don't you?
2/24/2011
Tonner Direct is having a "Baby, It's Cold Outside Sale"
Starting Thursday February 24th through Friday February 25 at 11:59 PM EST you can save 15% and get free shipping on most every in stock item in the store. Promo Code is FRZN.
International buyers will get a $9.95 credit toward shipping. Promo Code is FRZNINT for International Sales.
There are a few exclusions.
Sadly the Twinset of Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum are amongst those. I think they are just adorable and I was going to stock up on them.*
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| Approximately 8 1/2" Tall $374.99 set. LE100 |
I had no idea that these resin characters had the Matt head sculpt. So cute.
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| Tonner 2010 Halloween Convention Exclusive Base LE 50 |
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| CLICK ON TONNER TO SHOP |
*BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF SARCASM
11/16/2010
Tonner Tuesdays
Every Tuesday at noon EST, Tonner Direct posts sales which last until 5PM. The items are an assortment and are different every week.
I want this Antoinette outfit called Incendiary. I'm not a fan of the gloves but I love the style of the dress and the print. Antoinette fashions fit the Avantguard dolls. Most of the Antoinette outfits were originally in the $99.99 (MSRP) range which is not exactly user friendly. Now it is on sale for $49.99. Unfortunately, there is also shipping and NY tax which brings it up to an unfriendly price again. So I will wait until nearby non-New York dealers put it on sale or hunt it down on the boards.
Most dolls are categorized as "Dressed Dolls" or "Ultra-Basic Dolls." Here's one that's classified as "Semi-Dressed."
Kermit is not on sale but the 11 inch Basic Miss Piggy is. She is $39.99.
I really wonder how popular this line has been as I haven't seen collectors posting photos of these characters. If you have these dolls, I'd love to hear from you about them.
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| Tonner Image |
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| Tonner Photo |
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| Tonner Photo |
I really wonder how popular this line has been as I haven't seen collectors posting photos of these characters. If you have these dolls, I'd love to hear from you about them.
10/21/2010
Deluxe Fashion Closet from Tonner Doll
Just in, a wonderful doll wardrobe for the 16 inch inhabitants of your home.
I'm guessing that the closet is white because the picture is in black and white. The door mirrors show to be full length and it looks like something is on the left side of the closet as well.
What looks like an angled stripe is intended to be a reflection of the table upon which the wardrobe is resting. As a photographer, it's not the easiest thing to represent a mirror especially when you don't want anything reflected to show up. I might have digitized a surface pattern which represented a mirror better. Do you see the thin strips of mirror (?) on the left side of the closet?
We can guess that the height is about 18 inches. As far as Antoinette's wardrobe... I don't remember if it was white but it looked gorgeous when I saw it at IDEX. Here is my photo from that display. It seems that a few changes have been made to the interior and that's a good thing. The more hanging space the better.
$250 is not cheap but I'm sure collectors will buy it as the last time a substantial wardrobe was released for Tyler was in 2002 at $99.99 and it's highly sought after now.
I still love mine although I store most of my doll clothes in boxes or in large baggies and lay them flat in tubs. This item is a Tonner Direct Exclusive. That means that you won't be seeing it for sale at Tonner dealers at a discount-or at all. Comes with 6 measly hangers. Come on...give us at least a dozen hangers and throw in some full length hangers, too.
I think these wardrobes are great for shoes and other pretty things that you want to see on a regular basis. The drawers are good for lingerie and folded sweaters. The angled shoe shelves would be better if they were flat although it's more attractive this way. The open wardrobe makes an interesting backdrop for a dressing room or shop type of photograph unless a dog gets in the camera lens instead.
I sent a query to Tonner Direct yesterday with the questions listed below. I have not heard back however my email was acknowledged.
What color is inside the closet? Is it vinyl or fabric lined?
Is the mirror on the doors full length?
What color is the exterior of the closet? What material is the outside of the closet?
Is there a latch or is the tassel the way to keep the doors shut?
What are the measurements and if possible, the weight?
What looks like an angled stripe is intended to be a reflection of the table upon which the wardrobe is resting. As a photographer, it's not the easiest thing to represent a mirror especially when you don't want anything reflected to show up. I might have digitized a surface pattern which represented a mirror better. Do you see the thin strips of mirror (?) on the left side of the closet?
We can guess that the height is about 18 inches. As far as Antoinette's wardrobe... I don't remember if it was white but it looked gorgeous when I saw it at IDEX. Here is my photo from that display. It seems that a few changes have been made to the interior and that's a good thing. The more hanging space the better.
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| My photo from IDEX 2010 |
I still love mine although I store most of my doll clothes in boxes or in large baggies and lay them flat in tubs. This item is a Tonner Direct Exclusive. That means that you won't be seeing it for sale at Tonner dealers at a discount-or at all. Comes with 6 measly hangers. Come on...give us at least a dozen hangers and throw in some full length hangers, too.
I think these wardrobes are great for shoes and other pretty things that you want to see on a regular basis. The drawers are good for lingerie and folded sweaters. The angled shoe shelves would be better if they were flat although it's more attractive this way. The open wardrobe makes an interesting backdrop for a dressing room or shop type of photograph unless a dog gets in the camera lens instead.
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| Rudy |
I sent a query to Tonner Direct yesterday with the questions listed below. I have not heard back however my email was acknowledged.
What color is inside the closet? Is it vinyl or fabric lined?
Is the mirror on the doors full length?
What color is the exterior of the closet? What material is the outside of the closet?
Is there a latch or is the tassel the way to keep the doors shut?
What are the measurements and if possible, the weight?
10/13/2010
Tonner Direct Releases 2010 Ultra Basic Tyler Dolls
Today Tonner Direct announced two exclusive Ultra Basic Tyler dolls.
The one on the left has platinum hair, blue eyes and bloom skintone. The one on the right has raven hair, green eyes and lily skintone. She looks dead. I don't know what the fascination is with really white skin unless the doll is supernatural, in costume or a geisha.
I want a Grey Lady. Boohoo.
LE300
You can purchase the pair for $129.99 plus postage. Individually they are $69.99.
Ultra Basic dolls do not come with stands or any accessories such as earrings or shoes. What you see is what you get.
The one on the left has platinum hair, blue eyes and bloom skintone. The one on the right has raven hair, green eyes and lily skintone. She looks dead. I don't know what the fascination is with really white skin unless the doll is supernatural, in costume or a geisha.
I want a Grey Lady. Boohoo.
LE300
You can purchase the pair for $129.99 plus postage. Individually they are $69.99.
Ultra Basic dolls do not come with stands or any accessories such as earrings or shoes. What you see is what you get.
8/10/2010
Tonner Direct Introduces Ultra Basic Male Dolls in New Skin Tones
Matt and Russell have been released in new skin tones. Matt is a sickly pale cameo shade and Russell has been whitewashed to a Jac skintone. Both have long hair pulled back into a pony tail. They are 17" tall and do not come with a stand. Each is an edition of 300 and retails for $59.99. If you purchase both at Tonner Direct your cost will be $109.99.
11/09/2009
Tyler's 10th Anniversary Dolls For Sale at Tonner Direct
For those of you with a few hundred to spare right before the Holiday Season, the remaining Anniversary dolls have gone on sale at Tonner Direct.
First up is the beautiful "It was a Very Good Decade." LE 150. Priced at $295. She would certainly add sparkle to any collection. I have heard that the sequin fabric is the same that Robert used in his human clothing line. These were the centerpiece dolls.
"A Perfect Ten" LE 200 is being offered for $195. She's worth it. You saw my photos of my event doll. Here is Tonner's photo:
The surprise return of Mei Li in the form of an Ultra Basic doll was very well received. According to the site, there is only a limited amount remaining right now. More will be received early in December. They are priced at $59.95. She comes packaged in a clear plastic box dressed only in the white body suit. No shoes or stand are included.
Images in this post are the property of Tonner Doll Company.
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