Tonner - Wilde Imagination Announcements

Tonner and Wilde Imagination have announced the upcoming Wilde Convention, "All Our Wilde Holidays." The event will be held on October 3-5, 2014 at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel in PA.

Here is the link to register:
 https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventId=1544593

Spend the holidays with Wilde Imagination!  We’ll celebrate them all, and in spectacular fashion.  Spreading the holiday cheer, we’ll trick or treat under the mistletoe as we ring in the New Year, lead by our Enchantress of Ennui, our Mistress of Melancholy:  Miss Ellowyne Wilde, the bright and shining star of our souvenir banquet.  There will be a jolly good sales room, spook-tacular raffles, reindeer games and more at this celebration to end all celebrations.  Spend the holidays with your family:  Wilde Imagination! 

Limited to 250 Party Goers

Cost is $349

A non-refundable deposit of $100 will hold your spot

Reserve your hotel room at the special convention rate of $159 by clicking here.

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A new archive has been created for the Imperium Park line which ended shortly after it debuted.

Click on the image to go to the archive.

I don't know why they don't finish the Tyler Wentworth archive. After all, she's been around the longest and is still around. 

Wilde Imagination's Virtual Factory Sale

As I predicted in a recent post, Wilde's web server crashed. At about 40 minutes in, everything was reporting as sold out and if one clicked on the check out links, a message was delivered saying the site is temporarily under maintenance.

Our Web site is temporarily unavailable while we perform routine system maintenance. We are working on the site to improve its appearance and functionality. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit us again later.

This is now on the front page of the website:

How disappointing for the people at Wilde. They must be incredibly frustrated with this happening during their debut virtual factory sale. I feel sympathy for them.

However, the site is functioning and one can look over all the items. The sale items have a VFS after them.

I did get lucky to get the Great Depression Ellowyne dressed doll at $69. and a pair of pink Ello shoes (Back Bow Pumps) that I have loved since I first saw them. (The shoes had already been on sale as End of Edition.)

After I scored these items, I went back and tried for an Evangeline and other items but that's when the server began to act up.

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This is just a tiny, tiny fraction of an annoyance compared to what would happen to us computer users if major internet interruptions were to happen - possibly caused by hackers. I remember the time Bank of America closed their site due to hackers.  It's not enough to back up your own files these days. We'd better hope that our banks back up all their information in STONE.

The next war be on the virtual battlefield. It's already begun and it's frightening. I don't know anyone who lives off the grid. How many of us use on-line banking to pay bills? I venture to say that 98% of doll collectors buy and pay for their stuff on-line as opposed to using paper checks and/or money orders.

During the last few doctor visits I had, the doctors took notes on their laptops.

Sorry for going way off the bend there. It's one of my deepest beliefs that no information is private any longer. That HIPA thing we sign in the US is bullshit.

One bit of advice and then I shall shut up...check your credit card statement, bank statement and credit report often. Don't write anything in an email, on a doll board or on Facebook that you wouldn't publish in a newspaper.

Don't worry; be happy. Play with dolls.

Makes Me Smile!

Cruz, I am your father.

Dreamstate Evangeline Ghastly with Pets

One Puppy is Not Enough

Wilde Imagination Furniture Sale! 50% Off

So you waited because 20% and free shipping wasn't enough? How about 50% off and free shipping?
That is too good to be true.
Pick up the following TODAY ONLY:

Ennui Dreams - Stuff Your Stockings!!
$112.50 originally $225.00

Reflections of Beauty - Stuff Your Stockings!
 $94.50 originally $189.00

Dead Tired Chaise Lounge - Stuff Your Stockings!
$45.00 originally $90.

 And there are NINE items for Amelia Thimble at 50% off, too.

Click on the Wilde Imagination Logo below.

 

 

Cyber Monday

Did you shop today? Apparently one did not have to wait until today for Cyber Monday. On many doll sites it began Friday. I did a little damage myself over at Wilde Imagination. I purchased one item I've wanted since it came out, Reflections of Beauty. The dimensions of this gorgeous mirror are 20-1/2" high by 8-1/2" wide.  With the 20% off and free shipping, I felt it was time for this piece to come home.

An exclusive straight out of Evangeline's attic! This Victorian-inspired mirror features a wood/resin ornate golden frame, sturdy base, and reflected mirror, and is the perfect place for Evangeline to admire her newest creations.

If you're  familiar with Tonner's product you will agree that every piece of furniture, every prop, has sold out and gone up in value over the years. If only the dolls could perform similarly.

Another purchase was this adorable Ellowyne outfit called Cold Comfort. I wasn't the only one who bought it this weekend because it's now sold out.

Features a top, ruffled layered skirt, a quilted jacket with front zipper (non-working) and ties, neck scarf, matching tights, white boots with silver trim, and ear muffs - of course!

As if this weren't enough, I also bought Dreamstate Evangeline. I haven't had an Evangeline in a long time and I've never had one with the updated body. I still have several outfits from my long gone EG's so this gal will have plenty to wear.

 Evangeline comes with inset brown eyes, applied lashes, and rooted dark brown hair made of the highest quality fibers. She features the new vinyl and hard plastic body and stands 18-1/2" tall with delicate hand-painted features, and boasts 15-points of articulation for amazing posing possibilities. 

She comes dressed in a beautiful one-piece outfit with a brocade top with a flower and ribbon decoration, tulle skirt, and matching panties, stockings, and designer shoes. It's the perfect look for writing in her diary - or preparing a 6-course dinner for one!

And today I saw this little darling Patsy outfit called Blustery Day. Luckily, I do not collect these little dolls but if I did, she'd be displayed right next to Ellowyne in her new winter outfit which looks to be the perfect companion!

If you care to check out the products which are still on sale here are the links:
Wilde Imagination
Tonner Doll

Wilde Imagination New 2013 Fall/Holiday Release

There are many beautiful products in this new release from Wilde Imagination. I will touch on only a few in this post and link you to the rest.

San Francisco Chill Outfit for Ellowyne $99.

This Ellowyne is also a new release. She is Ellowyne - Feeling Drained Three. She comes with a second wig which is long and blonde. $149.

Romantic Knot Wig $45 modeled by Essential Prudence Four, Wigged Out.

One More Time Evangeline $225.

There is much more including Amelia Thimble and Patience.
Hoping the following link works!

http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=lin86ecab&v=001T4YSeKItteWY2_W7DuYPHjLPoHoajA78whueRJc3Y7MhnkHOrJA6JXsYE_PJ7BV1x9hcl7uyAY0kMyPsnSzDN6NMSNAhoN2E-wButFjuBcf9B9CXo5FizWW-KJKkF6Gi6rtNt2g9SdpQ3wOV55gOPdZ44aUel_BoKBY6it2oe8x8C30tmpkeN_p3l3lAVbXxyswW-FGAlXAt_kNlpyPZqiv7V1DpiLMRYy8H7fhgD8Qn9QpIenDs-0kgeslrk-a12ZIXixfn97r807he9nQerg%3D%3D

2013 Wilde Halloween Convention

Wilde Halloween Convention!
Register Now! 

Join Wilde Imagination as we celebrate our first ever Halloween Convention in the quaint town of Tysons Corner, VA! Leave all of your inhibitions behind - and join the Wilde Imagination family as we gently rap at the door of the beautiful Sheraton Premiere Hotel, October 18th-20th, 2013.

Your registration includes all ghoulish events of the weekend, amazing dolls dressed to ‘thrill’, delicious food, and costume contests with prizes! A souvenir Ellowyne along with an amazing sales room are all included.

Registration is $349
A non-refundable deposit of $100 will hold your spot

Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner
703-448-1234
8661 Leesburg Pike
Tysons Corner, Virginia 22182
United States  

Register Now

"Secret Garden" First Wilde Weekend!

Wilde Imagination registration goes live tomorrow June, 6.

A WILDE WEEKEND!

Join Ellowyne and friends as history is made at the FIRST EVER Wilde Weekend: "Secret Garden." Don't let the grass grow under your feet. Instead, travel to the fertile ground of Louisville, KY, where everything will be coming up roses! The Wilde adventure takes place on October 5-7, 2012. You'll sleep on a bed of roses in the enchantingly historical Seelbach Hilton Hotel - the one and the same where Tom and Daisy Buchanan held their wedding reception in The Great Gatsby. We hear the hotel is haunted by the Lady in Blue. Evangeline might find that quite interesting...

Even Ellowyne is looking forward to the festivities which will include lots of doll fun, endlessly entertaining events, and...did we mention the incredible dolls? You'll be thrilled as you leave with your pockets full of posies and an Ellowyne souvenir that will be as fresh and delicate as a flower...

 

Spend a weekend with Ellowyne and friends, Evangeline, Amelia, Theodora and the entire Wilde Imagination crew. You'll be amazed and delighted! The entire Wilde Weekend costs $349 per person. 

Registration will begin online June 6, 2012.

Limited to 200.

Be sure and visit the Seelbach's website and read up on all of the historical figures who have stayed there over the past 105 years:

www.seelbachhilton.com

Room rates will be $149 per night

Additional weekend activities will be announced soon.

See you there! 

The National Doll & Toy Collectors Club of NYC: 75th Anniversary Gala

The 75th Anniversary Gala of the National Doll and Toy Collectors Club of NYC was held at the Terrace on the Park in Queens, NY on Saturday, April 28 2012.  Although I have driven past the unusual building hundreds of times, I had never been inside. When I was a teacher, I took classes to the area's science museum. I've been to the US Open several times. And when Shea Stadium was there, I attended a couple of baseball games, too. But this was a first and I was very happy to have the experience. The restaurant is on the site of two past World Fairs and from it's high perch and huge windows one can see symbols of the last one, the Unisphere, and one of the remaining buildings. You can also see CitiField and the Tennis Center (but not in the picture below.)

Terrace on the Park is a very impressive location. The food was good, too! Delicious hot hors d'ouvres were served during the cocktail hour. At that time we got to see the centerpiece Evangeline. She is called Star Dust. She's all silvery with a flowing gown and lots of jewelry. She has glitter on her eyelids and incredibly long platinum hair. The centerpiece base was used previously for a display at a Tonner convention. That one was sparkly gold. This one is silver.

I have not removed my doll from the box completely but I've been told that she is wigged and that her hands and feet are removable! This Evangeline has the newly engineered, more poseable body.
She is quite a beautiful doll.

The image above shows she with her hair still encased in plastic and without her headpiece.

There were two vendors there in addition to Tonner -Wilde Imagination. One was Facets by Marcia, a wonderful institution by now. I love looking at her items and no matter how many times I find myself at one of her sales tables, there's always something else to see. One of her new products are wine glasses actually made from glass. The are so pretty and delicate.

 Tonner had a small but delightful display of Wilde Imagination dolls.

The club itself had an interesting display of artifacts from their 75 year history. They also had a great display of Worlds Fair memorabilia.

Many people took time during the cocktail hour to buy raffle tickets and shop and chat with friends and the Tonner staff.

 Joe was caught enjoying the food and Jack shows off his new iPhone gadget which reads credit cards. It was really cool. After a payment is purchased, the buyer signs her name by finger! No more machines. They make it so easy to spend, spend, spend. Michelle got a lot of practice with my credit card.

AnneMarie Beigner, the moderator of the Evangeline Ghastly Yahoo group, put together an amazingly gorgeous OOAK Evangeline and hand made fashions from members of her group. Some of the contributions were from overseas.  The auction for this wonderful collection took place near the end of the festivities. I think the winning bid was $725. All of that will go to the charity.

At first I was surprised that it wasn't more but in reality, the attendees were not solely Wilde Imagination collectors.  At my table only two other people besides myself had Wilde Imagination dolls. 

Speaking of people at my table, this punk Ellowyne accompanied it's creator, Jane Bielak.

The highlight of the program was Robert Tonner's talk on the history of the fashion doll. It was really interesting and I couldn't help but think that it would make a great piece in FDQ. I could hear him well but the table at which I was seated was quite far from the podium and I could barely see the projection screen behind him.

The event souvenir doll was a stunning raven-haired Ellowyne with inset eyes. She is wearing a white lace dress with lacey tights and silver shoes. She is adorned with lots of baubles. She even comes with a rhinestone embellished crown!

Her name - Baubles, Bangles and Blues. What else?

I wonder if her right eyebrow is raised in a quizzical fashion intentionally. I love it. It gives her more personality and character.
Attendees also received a silver wrapped box which contained an Ellowyne fashion item.
Also in the souvenir bags were catalogs and an assortment of little goodies.
The club did a fabulous job putting on this event! Congratulations.

The Year in Dolls - A 2011 Montage

So many dolls; so little time.
I just spent a few fun hours going through the doll stuff  that passed through my doors this past year. A fair amount of what is pictured went back out the same doors after I got bored, traded, or decided to 'reinvest' the funds. Some of what arrived isn't pictured probably because it hasn't even been photographed yet.
The original image is 5000 pixels square at 300dpi. This one is very reduced but if you click on it a larger version will open. Can you identify everything? Can you find Waldo?