Gibraltar Sybarite/DD_0126

I almost got away with not ordering this gorgeous doll because I forgot to put it in my calendar. Then I went on Facebook late in the day and there she was in all her glory.

I love this doll. Superdoll is killing it! I love everything about her from her fascinator to her wig to the makeup and all the way down. The colors are absolutely stunning.
I hope those bangles open up and I'm dying to see her "uncomfortable stilletto-heeled" court shoes.

Here's the description directly from Superdoll's website:

Venus is fabulous as could be in her strelitzia Extravaganza, a late night rendezvous calls for coiffure, blossoms and very high heels.
She probably not paying attention to anyone other than herself this evening!
From the top. A gorgeous headpiece of banana yellow guipure asymmetrically sprouts from her flaming blunt red banged wig. A statement just as we get started ...fabulous!
Her eyeshadows in the spectrum of shocking green and smoke surround her eyes of translucent pistachio and blind fern with lids of unripened vanilla. Lips of fluorescent coral Macaw and beyond.
Her 1 piece frock; an ode and a nod; in electric blue sinuous silk satin custom printed with deconstructed strelitzia embellished in laser organza petals and piece d' resistance..... a beaded Massaii corset finished with a flourish of jungle bouquet. Probably not something you would wear for pre rendezvous cocktails.. unless you were a D'Royce; of course.
Venus loves twilight and loves nothing more than oozing around in skin tight satin as the moon comes out.
Always accessorised to the twenty sevens, Venus has a discreet electric blue clutch trimmed in stuff that matches her corset, opera length gloves in almost not there yellow illusion tulle, and totally uncomfortable stiletto heeled courts in magical 'just the right' blue.
Huge inspired gilt bracelets are her final accessory!
Venus knows once the beats start beating she's gonna shimmy all night long.
Could someone please hand her, her sunglasses?

Clone: 1000 Venus d'Royce
Skintone: COSMETIQUE
Of course she comes with the following standard accessories:
-manic_cure hands (see booklet for hand change instructions)
-booklet
-stand
PRODUCTION MAY VARY FROM PROTOTYPE SHOWN.
Price: £279.75 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

279.75 British Pounds equals $375.90 US Dollars

http://www.superdollonline.co.uk/acatalog/GIBRALTAR-SYB-DD_0126-495.html#SID=45

Tonner has announced his newest DC Comics character, Wonder Woman #1. Why the #1?  There have been several Wonder Woman dolls from the TDC. Maybe this is the first Gal Gadot sculpted likeness. in a forthcoming series. 

The costume looks great but I like to see Tonner's dolls in person before making a decision.  I hope the finished product is prettier. I like the stand as opposed to the usual awkward saddle type. This is much more attractive. I hope it's heavy enough to support her.

I wonder what is  so "totally different" about this body besides the fact that she comes with several different types of hands.

This is the company's description:

The warrior Princess from Themyscira takes form as a 16" character figure of expertly engineered injected plastic and vinyl.  The totally new body has 15 points of articulation and Gal Gadot's likeness is captured in exquisite detail.  The finest saran is used to create lifelike hair set off with an accurate, highly detailed crown.

 Battle armor is a must for Wonder Woman and the extreme detail of this set is made for a Goddess.  Accurately sculpted depicting her movie costume, the WW armor consists of a molded breast plate with a genuine leather battle skirt; her armband and gauntlets are made of real metal.

Wonder Woman carries her golden lasso in a genuine leather harness.   Boots are made of detailed vinyl and resin.  Figure comes with changeable open hands, fists and gripping hands.

 Limited Edition 500 Dolls 

T17DCDD02 - Wonder Woman #1 - $225.00

From the Movie

"The Forum is on a Time Out"

I'm stunned by the notice I've just read when I went to log in to the WClub just now.
ALL members are being punished by having the forum shuttered because a handful of people don't follow the behavioral guidelines.

Why weren't those in question suspended instead of everyone losing privileges?
They say that this is the only way everyone can know where they stand on the issue.

This could have been done another way.

For sure I won't get the opportunity to buy the twins gift set now because I opened my mouth about this .

W Club "Right to Buy" Lottery for Lillith and Eden Gift Set

Many W Club members are keeping their fingers crossed in the hopes that they will be chosen to buy one of these really cute gift sets.  I am hoping to be one of the lucky collectors.

"Poetic Beauty" Lilith and Eden Blair Twin Doll Gift Set
The Heirloom Collection - 2017 Nu.Face Collection
LE 925
Price $199. plus postage.
Body Type NF 3.0
Skin Tone: Cream
Hair Color: Mahogany (Lilith) and Pale Honey (Eden)

I adore their outfits. Look at those boots and handbags! Their earrings are tassels. Absolutely adorable! I'm glad to see that their outfits are different enough from the other's outfit to make them distinctive looking.

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Lilith and Eden have always been among the most sought after dolls. They are sometimes released at the same time although not aways in a gift set.

In reverse time order, we've seen:

Lilith "Smoke & Mirrors" and Eden "Trouble"  (Not a gift set.)

Lilith "Editorial Edge "

Eden "High Frequency" and "Sneak Peek" (Not a gift set.)

Lilith OOAK and Eden "Up All Night" (Not a gift set.)

Eden "Wouldn't It Be Lovely" 

 Lilith and Eden Giftset "Never Ordinary" Gift Set

Lilith "Hard Metal

Lilith and Eden "Lead Singles" Gift Set

Eden "Gretel Sweet Nothings"

Lilith "Rocking Ever After"

Lilith and Eden "Wild at Heart Gift Set

Lilith "The Great Pretender

Eden "Style Mantra"

Lilith and Eden "Elements of Surprise" Gift Set

Have you entered the lottery? It closes tomorrow 9/22/17.  (BTW This is only open to W Club members.)

Facets by Marcia Launches "Facets Boutique"

Facets by Marcia is excited to open "Facets Boutique!"

This is a brand new website for Facets.

The new Boutique is the premiere source for all of your doll accessory needs. Facets Boutique features a shopping cart, streamlined product categories and an account history.

Enjoy your enhanced shopping experience at Facets!

www.facetsboutique.com

Personally, I have shopped at Facets for many, many years. There is barely a doll in my collection who is not wearing a wig, shoes and/or jewelry purchased there. I know for a fact that Marcia has been working on this new website for a very long time.

Now you can shop and pay directly on-line!

I picked photos from several of the many categories of items sold for illustration. There is so much to choose from.

I want this! :-)

You can read about Facets in their blog here: http://www.facetsboutique.com/blog.asp
Sign up for their newsletter here: http://facetsboutique.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=78505d9a54bac2f50bd2db2cb&id=4b4978a6a4


BTW The Facets 15th Annual Doll BBQ has been scheduled for Sunday, September 17th, 2017. It is great fun with doll friends, food and a lot of dolls. You can see pics and videos from last year's BBQ here: http://www.facetsboutique.com/Annual-BBQ_bc_2.html

Email Marcia if you are interested in being on the list for next year.

The Avant Guard Makeover

 Through the years my attitude toward having dolls repainted has changed. At first I resisted thinking that I wouldn't even buy a doll if she needed to be altered. What a difference having a doll repainted can make. I loved the changes so much that I re-bodied these gals as well.

Left:  IT outfit; Ficon sneakers; Monique Wig; Superdoll Glasses
Right: Nigel Chia suit; Patta wig; Jamieshow shoes

The doll on the left above, was originally "Lush," a sculpt also used by Androgyny and other AGs.

I had the green eye shadow changed the lips darkened. I love her now.

Fashion: Modsdoll Aurum

Fashion: Integrity Toys for FR16; Superdoll Wig

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The doll with the blonde wig at the top of the page was originally either "Attention" or "On Edge." They all used the same open mouth sculpt along with my favorite, "Goldmine." 

Below is the original "Goldmine."

My "Goldmine" had yellowed and deteriorated and Vin recreated a new one for me.

The FR16 bodies can wear Kingdom Doll, many Gene and most Tonner Antoinette fashions along with the original Avantguard fashions, of course. Their wig size is generally a 4/5.  That also depends upon the wig. 

It's unfortunate that Integrity Toys ruined the line by using messed-up face-ups with exaggerated colors and weird outfits. They were beautiful sculpts. Like they've done with other dolls, the bodies could have been upgraded to a more stable design. The Tulabelle and FR16 sculpts never came close. 

Repaints by Vin Trapani.