You Create Barbie Basics Ken 65th Anniversary Premium Kit

 Finally! A designer who has created a Ken that is looking smartly attired and coiffed. The designer, Angel Kent, put together a kit including "including six clothing pieces, two pairs of shoes, and six sophisticated accessories." You also get two interchangeable heads on a posable body.

I'm honestly impressed and if I were a Barbie/Ken collector, this would definitely be in my collection.

The price is $80 and the kit is in stock now.

• You Create Barbie Basics™ Ken® 65th Anniversary Premium Kit
• Doll Designer: Angel Kent
• Packaging Designer: Vicky Gevorkyan
• Label: Gold
• Face Sculpts: Julio, Romeo
• Body Type: Classic Made to Move Ken
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity

SKU#: JJX94 6Y+

Practically Human (Bio-Core Chronicles) by Robert Tonner

Multi-talented doll and fashion designer Robert Tonner has a newly published book called "Practically Human."  It is Book 1 of 1: Bio-Core Chronicles. 

I’m not surprised by this new venture. Robert has written countless stories over the years; every doll he creates has a story of its own. Which Tonner collector doesn’t know Tyler Wentworth’s or Evangeline Ghastly’s story? I can’t think of a single doll from Tonner’s studio without a backstory. The others are licensed characters, each with their own fictional history or real-life biography.

Here is the blurb from Amazon.com where the book is available to purchase.

Between her mom's illness, bad grades and her best friend Luca slowly fading from view, her life isn't going the way she hoped, or planned.

But an unusual gift from her brilliant Great-Aunt Ivy could soon change all that.

Em looks like a doll. But she's no ordinary toy.

She is a Bio—a forbidden biomechanoid being made of living cells and nanomachines, alive and capable of curiosity, kindness, and empathy. Bios were outlawed long ago after a catastrophic incident, but that hasn't stopped corporations like LumaTech hunting for the secret to their power.

As Sam and Luca are pulled into a hidden world of corporate secrets and outlawed tech, they discover that Em is more than just a miracle of science. She might be the only thing standing between them and a rogue Bio capable of destroying everything.

In a race against time, Sam must decide what she is willing to risk to protect her family, her friends, and a little living doll. 

I wonder if Sam and Luca will eventually become real dolls themselves with their own little Bio doll. That would be fun.  

Reading age is listed as 10-14 years. (That never stopped me.)

Buy the book here: https://link.amazon/B0bSR9zqD

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“Arrivederci Paris” Luciana Zadra Gift Set The East 59th Redux Collection

"Arrivederci Paris" Luciana Zadra™ Gift Set from East 59th Redux featuring a full wardrobe of three looks and a trunk packaging that all 2026 W Club members can pre-order.

 My rating is "NOT BAD." It's more of the same Mid-Century fashion with a pointy-eyebrowed, not-very-pretty doll in a stiff hairdo.  This is a sculpt from the past that I was never fond of. 

Extraordinarily cool is the dressing closet with the table and seat. Alain is the genius of packaging design and this one is no exception. 

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Her make-up style is exaggerated Elizabeth Taylor but she's not as gorgeous as La Liz.

This is beauty.

No, they don't look alike at all. (I don't care.)
She has wrap-around eyes, giant lips and a huge blank forehead.

You get one dog, not of your choosing.

It looks as if gift sets are in big time this year.

The poodles are cute. 

The cardboard wardrobe is brilliant. Just look at those cute shoe boxes that match a part of the closet.  The little details are wonderful. Can she see her reflection in the mirror? Is it all cardboard? What is the bench made from?

Note that the body type is FR 6.0. These shoes will not fit earlier East 59th St dolls.

Cost $250. PLUS Postage and possible tariff. 

It's just not my thing.

Pidgin Doll Debut Edition, "PREMIERE" (See follow-up at the bottom of the post.)

 Here they are. All three of the first edition in full with descriptions and prices. 

Available to purchase 10/23 @ 12PM EST

POWDER

Hair: Pale Blonde Saran

Eyelashes: Hand-applied

Head Sculpt: PD01

Body Type: Pidgin Neo body

Skintone: Tan

1/6 scale articulated fashion doll with 22 points of articulation and interchangeable hands and feet.

Accessories: Ivory organza bubble skirt and tank top with lace trim; ivory knit leotard undergarment; sheer ivory knee-high stockings; black leather tie-on platform heels; enamel strawberry charm bracelet; faux-pearl earrings; one (1) faux pearl ring; black satin hair ribbons; three (3) pairs of interchangeable hands; two (2) pairs of interchangeable feet (flat and high-heeled); adjustable doll stand; and numbered certificate of authenticity.

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PERFUME


 

Hair: Titian Red Saran

Eyelashes: Hand-applied

Head Sculpt: PD01

Body Type: Pidgin Neo body

Skintone: Snow

1/6 scale articulated fashion doll with 22 points of articulation and interchangeable hands and feet.

Accessories: Black organza bubble skirt and bralette with lace trim; sheer black tights; nude panty undergarment; black leather tie-on platform heels; silver and red enamel Pidgin logo choker; enamel strawberry charm bracelet; faux-pearl earrings; one (1) faux pearl ring; black satin hair ribbon; three (3) pairs of interchangeable hands; two (2) pairs of interchangeable feet (flat and high-heeled); adjustable doll stand; and numbered certificate of authenticity.

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POLISH

Hair: Black Saran

Eyelashes: Hand-applied

Head Sculpt: PD01

Body Type: Pidgin Neo body

Skintone: Deep Mahogany

1/6 scale articulated fashion doll with 22 points of articulation and interchangeable hands and feet.

Accessories: Ballet pink organza bubble skirt with lace trim; ballet pink crop top blouse with bubble sleeves and lace trim; sheer black tights; ballet pink two-piece undergarment set; black leather tie-on platform heels; enamel strawberry charm bracelet; faux-pearl earrings; one (1) faux pearl ring; three (3) pairs of interchangeable hands; two (2) pairs of interchangeable feet (flat and high-heeled); adjustable doll stand, and numbered certificate of authenticity.

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Doll Sculpt, Doll Design and Photography © 2026 Pidgin Doll LLC. All Rights Reserved. Pidgin is a registered trademark of Pidgin Doll LLC. 

Limit 1 doll per customer. 

All Dolls: $150.00 USD

EDITION 1: PREMIERE

⛟ Ships On: Before February 28, 2027

Atomic Lab and acclaimed artist Joshua David McKenney are thrilled to present the first-ever vinyl collectible Pidgin Doll in her debut edition, “Premiere.”  A reimagining of the handmade art dolls that have captivated millions on social media, this newest chapter is unmistakably Pidgin: whimsical, ethereal, and feminine, with a dash of camp.  

Designed and Created by Joshua David McKenney.

Project Manager: Mark Tinkey 

Edition Size: 300 Worldwide  

Shipping costs are calculated based on weight of the items purchased and the shipping destination. International customers (customers outside of the UNITED STATES) may incur additional taxes and fees imposed by their country upon importation. These charges are determined by local laws, taxes, and tariffs specific to their region. Atomic Lab is not liable for any importation costs; it is solely the purchaser's responsibility to cover these expenses.

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FOLLOW UP 10/24/26

It's not surprising that these were sold out in 1 minute according to scores of people who tried to get one. My sources for this information are Facebook, Instagram and Reddit. Several people were able to score one. Apparently if you were signed in with all your information you had a slight edge. 

Sadly, I saw that one of the PDs sold on eBay for $1600. That is a huge scalp. I'd be afraid to go that far. 

Exciting News from AtomicToysLab and PidginDoll!

Yesterday PidginDoll announced that they will be teaming up with AtomicLabToys to create the first 12" vinyl Pidgin Fashion Doll. The first three dolls launch on Friday 10/23/26! 

Here's a little tease.

Follow https://www.instagram.com/atomiclabtoys/

Here are some of Joshua's prior collaborations  https://pidgindoll.com/pages/collabs

Kingdom Doll "PAGAN"

The newest release from Kingdom Doll is named Pagan and the wonderful photographer/collectors are already posting their interpretations.

First we'll look at Kingdom Doll's own promotional images which are inspired and beautiful. 

The following photographs are the property of Kingdom Doll.

This is how she is described and presented by Amanda and Alexandra, her creators.

Pagan is a powerful witch and part of the Kingdom Doll Envoy collection.

The Face

Pagan has the ever popular Demetae sculpt and is in Devonshire Cream coloured resin.

Her golden eyes are surrounded by dramatic shadows in smoky coal shades with a splash of pumpkin orange at the inner corner. Dynamic upward brows in darkest brown black give her a dangerous feline look.

Her blush is reminiscent of burnt orange cinder toffee while her full lips cool the palette down in an autumnal mushroom pink.

The Outfit

Her stunning outfit consists of a dramatic Victorian-inspired coat featuring leg-of-mutton sleeves, a full skirt, and a plunging neckline, constructed in shot blood-orange silk dupion and lined in silk. Her voluminous skirt has multiple layers of sooty black tulle and a high-low hemline with matching black tulle knickers.

Other accessories include an oversized silk organza witch's hat with a wired brim and crown so you can manipulate it into a dynamic crooked shape. Her shoes are magical pumpkin hoof shaped resin heels. Extra pose hands feature the signature Demetae dragon pumpkin spice nails and orange dressing hands.

No witch would be complete without a broom and Pagan’s is a hyper-realistic, hand-sculpted design cast in resin.

Here are two amazing photos by Anthony AHawaii which I have permission to post. They are dramatic, and enhance Pagan. Some AI was used as the flying horse and the dragon were camera shy. 

Stunning, right? 

I have not had the opportunity to debox my Pagan. I'm quite far behind in my doll play but I have so much to look forward to!

Dolly Parton Integrity Toys "Dolly Dolls"

 

Message from Integrity Toys:

The very first song Dolly Parton wrote when she was a little girl was about a doll her mama made for her out of a corn cob with corn silk hair, titled, “Little Tiny Tassel Top.”

Now, in conjunction with her new Life of Many Colors Museum celebrating her life and achievements in entertainment and philanthropy, as well as her incredible fashion, we at Integrity Toys are helping to commemorate Dolly Parton with the first three in a series of new collector “Dolly Dolls.”

The Dolly Dolls project was one of passion for Dolly, something that she and her team had been working on alongside our Integrity Toys team for more than a year. The Dolly Dolls were initially meant as a celebration of Dolly’s life and now have the importance of celebrating her legacy.

About the collaboration, Dolly Parton referenced that first doll her mama made her and said in a statement made to us before her passing that has been included on the dolls’ package: “I have come a long way from that cabin in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, but I am still the same girl of many colors that I was then. I am so excited to have my newest tiny tassel top to share with all of you. Her corn silk colored hair has come a long, long way too! Integrity Toys, along with my archive team, has lovingly created a beautiful collection of brand new ‘Dolly Dolls.’ I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.”

It is the Integrity Toys team’s complete honor and privilege to have worked with Dolly and her incredible, thoughtful team on carefully crafting a museum-worthy, beautiful tribute in doll-size that captures Dolly’s essence via these first three dolls in a series of new “Dolly Dolls” by Integrity Toys for the Dolly Parton Life of Many Colors Museum store, including Dreamin’ in Gingham, World on Fire and Diamond in a Rhinestone World, inspired by Dolly and some of her fashions, accessories and branded makeup collection!

These approximately 12” (1:6 scale) ultra-limited edition collectibles have been crafted in Integrity Toys’ signature quality paired with Dolly’s likeness and signature style to fit perfectly in your collection.

Here are the three separately boxed dolls presented in a layout showing the contents of each box.

Prices were $165, $175, and $185 respectively. 

Dreamin' In Gingham

 

World on Fire

Diamond in A Rhinestone World

All the dolls are 12" tall, joint-articulated with custom make-up, applied eyelashes, and rooted hair. 

According to IT, Diamond in a Rhinestone World will be available only to those visiting Dolly Parton's Life of Many Colors Museum starting 9/29/26. The museum is located at 126 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201. Tomorrow is opening day as well as the release of Diamond in a Rhinestone World.  Ticket prices range from approximately $31.99 — $54.99

https://www.dollyslifeofmanycolors.com/

Lenny Kravitz Collectible Doll

 Barbie Signature Kenbassadors 

Lenny Kravitz Collectible Doll

Any time Mattel strays from it's usual boring Ken doll, it attracts my attention. 

This Lenny Kravitz "Kenbassador" did that immediately.  Kravitz is anything but ordinary.

• Celebrating his legacy, the doll is sculpted to Lenny’s likeness and features his trademark locks.
• The Kenbassador doll wears an outfit inspired by his onstage look, complete with his bronze-colored mesh cowl-neck tank, boot-leg jeans paired with a studded belt, boots, sunglasses.
• Celebrating his artistry, Lenny Kravitz sold over 50 million records worldwide, broke industry records, and achieved acclaim for his enduring contributions and influence in music.

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Kravitz performing in 2024

He has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and was ranked 93 on VHi's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock."  Kravitz has won 4 Emmys and has multiple nominations and wins in for several other awards.

Kravitz has also appeared in movies, on television and has done voice for a video game.

See more about this great artist at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny_Kravitz

The doll is approximately $70. and is available at Walmart, Amazon, Barnes&Noble, Target and Mattel Creations.