It seems that prior to this announcement, some of her customers had pre-ordered the doll at $79.99. The price has been raised to $89.99 now.
She posted that she is going to honor the price for those who have pre-ordered.
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NOTE:
A collector just let me know that the Francie Silkstone doll is for preoder in Cherysdolls for $59.
http://www.cherylsdolls.com/
I wonder if her body will be updated like Silkstone Barbie & Ken, or exactly the same as vintage Francie. Either way, she's cute, but I won't be getting her.
ReplyDeleteSo kind of Sandi to honor her advertised price.
ReplyDeleteSo not kind to raise the suggested price, when preorder was NEVER said it was temporary.
I think I will pass, too.
I like Francie a whole lot, and was excited about the Silkstone, but this left me cold. Her eyes are just so lifeless and dull. You'd find the exact same eye decals on a regular playline doll. Barbie Silkstones are interesting because they're somewhat different than the originals, while she on the other hand, just feels like a boring rehash of the original.
ReplyDeleteAnd styled/posed terribly, I might add. Why would anyone want this doll? Call me bitchy...so signed,
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I think she is cute, but wasn't aware that she is a Silkstone body. I've been passing on Barbie dolls these days considering that I prefer articulated nowadays. Also the price factor. They are ridiculously priced.
ReplyDeleteI think I'm the only Barbie collector who doesn't care for the articulationess.
ReplyDelete@Pattidolls: What is articulationess?
ReplyDeleteI like the dog.. I am not into repro dolls..
ReplyDeleteI think she has an adorable face, and I love her suit...but these dolls are not for me ^_^
ReplyDeletehave been on a little doll rollercoaster -- convinced i would get her, then finding out the raised price deciding i can't, then finding your gracious note showing cheryl's dolls price and now i am getting her! yay!!! thank you SO much! hopefully this price won't rise. many thanks to you and the kind tipster. (=
ReplyDeletei haven't ordered from cheryl's before, didn't know about this dealer. they got a new customer.
Hi Terri!
ReplyDeleteJust read on BC.com bulletin board(posted by one of the mods)that there will be TWO Francie Silkstones this year...
One will be a dealer exclusive and the other a BC.com exclusive.
(pretty sure that's how it read) lol
Hope that helps with the updates!
:)
talk later!
xo
vin
@Vin: I rely on readers like to to gather extra info for me. There's so much out there to cover.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
Terri
I adore her outfit and as for the face up -- with Mattel there is often quite a bit of change between promo and production. That goes for the outfit and hair as well actually. I'm waiting to see the production doll. She's on a long "Wait-N-See" list with the Russian themed Silkstones, the Grace Kelly Silkstones and some of the vinyl collector Barbies. But I remain hopeful!!!
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I love the outfit but the doll seems more like a statue than the Francie I remember playing with as a kid. Its a pretty doll but I just don't get 'Francie' out of it. Francie was carefree and spirited, this seems like a cold statue with her hairstyle. I will probably keep collecting the real thing because they cannot ever be improved upon, even 40+ years later.
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