First from Barbie Collector is the club exclusive Silkstone called Boater Ensemble. I haven't deboxed yet but I will as she looks next to perfect. I'm pleased. Mattel's updos and pony tails are the styles they do the best.
Click here for an interesting article about Boater hats on Wikipedia.
Marilyn Monroe "In A Dream" by Tonner
I purchased this doll mainly because I love the fashion. She looks exactly like the prototype. I removed the plastic arm protectors and had a little trouble getting the fashion back to the way it was supposed to look. No biggie.
The real problem with this doll is the horrible doll stand. Tonner has been providing this awful stand for the last few years. The doll can't stand with her legs together and in most cases, the saddle that goes between the doll's legs shows through the garment.
Dear Mr. Tonner:
Bring back the old Tyler stands on adjustable poles. These stands SUCK.
Thank you very much.
Terri Gold
Agree about the stand. Makes the girls look like they are wearing a huge athletic cup. NOT a pretty site under a chic outfit.
ReplyDeleteAlso, is it me, or does the snap in back look over-sized?
Tonner doesn't used doll scaled snaps for most items.
DeleteYou tell 'em, Terri! LOL Those stands DO suck, lol
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the stands. I usually end up posing all mine on adjustable FR stands.
ReplyDeleteAfter the bug-eyed abomination that was last year's club doll, I was really worried whether Boater would look anything like the the promo photos. After receiving her yesterday, I can happily say she does. First Barbie I purchased in a long while that didn't disappoint. I think you will really enjoy her once you get her out of the box. Laura
ReplyDeleteI deboxed this afternoon and she is a classic and a keeper. I am very pleased.
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