MetroDolls Event Part I

Today we attended what felt like a mini doll convention in Iselin, New Jersey. This complex event was put on by the MetroDolls doll club. The members worked very hard to coordinate and pull off a luncheon that was very well attended not only by doll collectors but also by professional doll designers and artists. In addition to Robert Tonner who was the featured speaker, Doug James, Mel Odom and Paul Pham were there. Designers from all over the world sent in stunning creations for the charity auction.
The charity auction items.

The table centerpiece:

Various Club Members and Other Doll Stars: Doug James, Adrian, Carmel, Ed Haley, Mel Odom, Mike Basala, Cindy Lorimer, Paul Pham, Tim, Bob, Laurie Lenz and Robert Tonner.

Competition Entries:

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Photo of the Day: "Domestic Goddess" by Tom in CA

This gorgeous combination of J'Adore Gene doll, dress by Bogue's Vogues and an Ilaria wig makes wonderful eye candy.

Photography by Tom in CA who says,
"Roast warming in the oven...table set...children presentable..."

Ilaria Time of Doll Wigs

Bogue's Vogues Etsy Shop

Gabby and Violet Return

Gabby & Violett are coming back. Doug James is producing resin versions of the 16" dolls who were retired a few years ago after a brief life.  All of your Daisy and Willow fashions will fit and that tells me that Tyler fashions will also fit.

Gabby Field and Violet Somers

 Here is a photo of the resin Gabby taken by Alexandra Forbes:

Here is Violett:

Here is the link for pre-ordering:  http://www.ceddolls.com/gabbyviolett.htm

Here is the link to Alexandra's Flickr photostream. There are several other photographs of the two new dolls posted there. http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexs_attic/sets/72157636147384453/

Be warned...once you start looking at Alexandra's photos, you will remain at your computer for a long time!

Violet Waters: "Heat Wave"

A new doll joins the tribe.

She was produced by Integrity Toys.

It's just a number but...

Today the number of LIKES on my Facebook page hit 1000. I was pleased.

Tonner Doll: 2013 Fall Holiday Collection

More new stuff from Tonner Doll hit the airwaves today. This is a screen capture of the entire release. I'm hoping to see the releases in person at MetroDolls on Sunday and I will be better able to give an informed review.  You can click HERE to see everything in detail.

I can certainly say that if I were a Patsy Doll collector, there's a lot of good stuff to collect. This is beyond adorable!

Furry Flurries - Outfit Only  $89.99

 Sinister Circus is back.

"Dark Soul"  $259.99.

There are two Theatre de la Mode releases.

Elegance #93  $249.99. 

Glamorous #75  $229.99

I will have to hunt down pictures of the original dresses which inspired these doll fashions. If I purchased Elegance, the roses would disappear and I'd find some other size of fabric roses to sew in their place.

When a basic doll without a stand retails for $119.99, it's time to start doing something else with my money.

Precarious Bright White $119.99 - No Stand

 Many items are pre-order. Tonner is offering free shipping on all in-stock items and pre-order items as well.