Superfrock - New Releases

Note: All images and descriptive text are from the Superfrock Ltd. website. Links are provided.

Today Superfrock posted for sale Domina, the final doll of the current collection, "Fashion Police."I think she looks gorgeous. She is very much in the style of the prior Fashion Police dolls as far as her muted makeup goes. She has a Film Noir vibe.

DOMINA

GEN 3:2
Venus clone: 0779, regular skintone
FINALE DOLL OF THE CURRENT COLLECTION "FASHION POLICE"

Pathalogical Curator
Neutral dusted eye lids with black dusted outer corners and lower lids accented with just a touch of matte white in her inner eye; ready to calculate each detail and clue! Stormy grey eyes.
Custom printed mesch top and hose with rivetted to death lace up gloss skirt embracing the latest in fabric technology. Short reverse laser cut shoulder piece in black gloss rip stop fibre. Nude, black and transparent; button & strap platform open back stiletto mules.
Hair of the palest silvery platinum.
Accessories consist: Militant black 'officers' cap, 'military' style waist cincher belt and diamante' magnetic pin. 'Pearl' earings.

Click here for superimage  Price: £394.12

 A new outfit:

 

VENETIAN SYB/744
What? a STRIP SEARCH?
No, just a suit of strips!
HOT PINK slashed to within' a lasers width 2 piece skirt and jacket.
Just in time for some or other hot investigation!
Hallographic silver 'browning' belts with custom FP buckle, metalic 'silver' zigazagah stiletto platform courts!
'silver' extended envelope clutch.
Actual production shown.  Click here for superimage  Price: £160.75

A New Accessory Pack:

DIVERSION SYB/SP-16
NEED A LITTLE DIVERSION?
Ink blue and white glossy fabulous and glamorous shoe and bag set!
Think frantic chevrons in your headlights with just a dash of gold!
open toe strappy ankle boot with towering platform & stiletto heels plus a matching handbag!
This ain't no traffic warden accessory pack.
In stock! Ready to ship.
Click here for superimage Price: £48.78
 

Approximate Prices in US dollars
 £394.12 = $618
 £160.75 = $252
 £48.78   =  $77

Last Doll Standing

All my dolls are packed. Sigh. These were the last three:

Now they are in their own special boxes waiting for their new home. 

Superdoll Moving Sale Markdown

Want to know where you can get an NRFB Sybarite doll for $315. US? Superdoll is having a moving sale on two of their 2009 basic Sybarites.  I do not have these dolls so I can't give more information than what is listed on their site. These two do not have the latest version body.

Venus BD_06

 Here she is a regimented glistening commander! Dressed in 'reflective blue' and sequinned gold tone corselette with red hose, heels and matching neck corset! Includes, strap on scarlet fake beaver and dollstand. applied glittering nipples and applied eyelashes.

Ivory BD_08

IVORY clone: 0902, BRAND NEW SCULPT sculpt, original skintone!
Here she is a vision in candy pink glitter and gingham! Dressed in 'matte pink' and and light reflective white corselette with pink fishnet hose, heels and neck corset! Includes, strap on toupee in blonde curls, gingham headscarf and dollstand. applied glittering nipples and applied eyelashes.

Images and descriptive text is from the Superdoll website.

Superfrock Ltd

Silkstone Elizabeth Taylor Dolls

Following in the footsteps of the popular Grace Kelly Silkstone dolls, Mattel is going to offer one Elizabeth Taylor giftset and an individual doll. Elizabeth Taylor is the only celebrity Mattel doll I own. Their vinyl ETs are excellent likenesses.

The giftset is called White Diamonds Elizabeth Taylor. It contains two white dresses, one with an AIDS red ribbon, several pieces of jewelry and what appears to be a bottle of White Diamonds perfume.

 Violet Eyes Elizabeth Taylor shows Liz in a sophisticated black ensemble.

 No word on pricing available at this time.

 This is the ET I have.

How can you not know what dolls you have?

I take back everything I thought about other collectors who announced that they found a doll in their closet they didn't know they had.

In one of my smaller showcases I was using two Tiny Kitty boxes to create a higher level for a row of dolls standing in back of another row of dolls.  This showcase has been outfitted thus for at least a year and maybe more.

I have a lot of Tiny Kitty dolls and the ones I added to my collection in the past 9 months have remained boxed for the pending move. Imagine my surprise when I opened the two boxes and found brand new dolls inside. I have absolutely no recollection of buying them although from my records I see that I bought them at the end of March, 2011. I am surprised at myself that I would use boxes containing NRFB dolls to create a shelf. 

I am almost completely packed as far as the FR dolls go. Less than 10 dolls remain to be packed out of about 90 Fashion Royalty. Then it's the clothing and the accessories. I'm going to pack my Sybarites, too. I have to finish this and move on to the next packing area.

My house is a maze which winds itself through narrow paths of cartons. My living room furniture is all at one end of the room and I have a large folding table set up for operations. My right ring finger is swollen from the wasp sting two days ago. It's 104° outside. And we don't know exactly where we are going to live as we had to terminate the contract of sale on the new house due to serious inspection issues.  But I'm hanging on to a positive outlook. It will all work out for the best. And then I will have to unpack. Hahahahaha.

Does doll collecting cause insanity?

Packing: Hoarders Lite Episode 2

Well the packing has finally hit the Fashion Royalty dolls. I was holding out until the last minute with these girls because I love looking at them. I decided to pack most of them dressed. There are so many of them that it would be a daunting task to have to redress them when I unpack.
I am obsessively snapping a pic of the dolls in each box before I close it so I have a record of what's what. I did that with my Gene dolls but I did not do it with my 16" Tonners, Tiny Kittys, Silkies, Cissettes or Cissys. It just got too overwhelming. I haven't packed my Sybs yet. They will be last.
There are odd combinations of dolls around these days. I thought that even though this is not a "good" photo, it told a story.

Here is what some of my box pix look like:

 They all get wrapped in tissue paper and taped to the inside of the box in order to keep them from shifting.

 No, I have never redressed this Kyori. She's nearly the most perfect doll ever.

All the above dolls plus a box of Monster High, several plastic divider boxes, a box of 8 headless bodies and two bags of clothing fit into this "Lay down" wardrobe box from U Haul. This is only the beginning.
I plan to photograph the cartons of my packed dolls, if possible, before they go on the truck.

Personal Update

My husband has named the packing experience "Hoarders Light." He's not kidding. It's not surprising that this underscores what I have known for a while. I have been completely immersed in the doll world to the exclusion of the rest of my life for the past 7 or so years. Packing the dolls is the easy part - except for the props. The furniture for the 16" dolls is a nightmare to pack except for the items whose original boxes I saved.
The real problems are dealing with the equipment and tools from the arts I've been involved in for the last 25 years - outside of the doll world - darkroom photography, painting, woodworking, miniaturing, jewelry making, enameling, faux finishing, sewing, embroidery, casting...you wouldn't believe it.  I should have been trying to sell this equipment but I didn't and it's all nicely packed up waiting to come along to the next location. OMG.
Craig's list is going to be very familiar with me soon, I hope. Or will I get obsessed with something else and ignore the need to divest myself of these things that have become burdens?
I have lately been enjoying and participating in Pinterest which has inspired me to get back to the other arts. Even doll collecting has opportunities for me to create. I've tried my hand at repainting and that is not something I can do successfully other than retouch or enhance but I can make wigs. I can create instead of accumulate. I love my dolls and I get a great deal of pleasure from looking at them and touching them and posing them but it's gone too far. They keep coming and then what? Thank goodness I've been selling all along or I'd have to get Rudy a job.
Inspiration is what has been lost but it's temporary. And it's the season of change. All is well.

Back to packing.

 You've got to keep your sense of humor.

The Blonds' "Blond Diamond Barbie Doll"

From the promotional pictures she looks gorgeous. All Barbies look beautiful in the promos. Sigh.
The dress appears to be diamond encrusted and along with the hot pink lining of the white fur coat and the stunning blonde hair...vavavoom!

The background story from BC.Com:

About the Designers:

Phillipe and David Blond met in New York City and launched The Blonds in 2008. Together they have created collections that have taken the design world by storm.

Featuring over the top looks full of glamour and spectacle embellished with crystals, chains, sequins and spikes, their pieces have garnered rave reviews from editors, fashion writers, stylists and celebrities alike, including Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Sarah Jessica Parker, Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Lopez, Fergie, Christina Aguilera, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Beyonce Knowles.  Quickly gaining global stature, The Blonds have been featured in Vogue, L’Officiel, Dazed & Confused, Prestige, GQ, Elle, Marie Claire , InStyle and V Magazine. Supermodels Gisele Bundchen, Helena Christensen, Naomi Campbell, Karlie Kloss, Chanel Iman and Iman have all been photographed in The Blonds custom couture.

In 2008 The Blonds were nominated for the Fashion Group International Rising Star Award for Womenswear.   In 2009 The Blonds were the exclusive designers at the Life Ball in Vienna, Austria - one of the largest AIDS charities and runway shows in the world - hosted by President Bill Clinton, Katy Perry and Eva Longoria. The Blonds received the esteemed Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Award for Womenswear in 2009. With the EDFF grant, The Blonds presented one of the most exciting shows at New York Fashion Week. Since then, they have continued to deliver captivating runway shows, season after season! 

In 2010 The Blonds collaborated with Mattel to design three one of a kind Barbie dolls.

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Blond Diamond won't be out until August 2012. She is categorized as a Designer Series doll. No word on price or edition size.

Zombie Boy Doll

Just when I thought the Tonner creatives couldn't get crazier (in a good way) they come out with this San Diego Comic Con 2012 exclusive, Rico the Zombie Boy.

The following coverage was blogged by Paul Nomad at Idle Hands.

Featured in Lady Gaga's Born This Way music video, model and performer Rick Genest (Zombie Boy) is a human canvas, with 80% of his body covered in tattoos. Genest's body art depicts the human form as it decomposes into a corpse, flesh-eating insects and all. His special art display has earned him two admissions into the Guinness book of World Records: one for the most bones tattooed on the body (134), and one for the most insects tattooed on the body (176).


"My tattoos symbolize life through death, or death through life," Genest said in a "Meet Zombie Boy" article featured on Dermablend®'s website, where he is a brand ambassador. "They've been a part of me forever - before I even got them done. They reveal how I feel on the inside. I'm so used to how I look now that I don't see them anymore."


Discovered by Lady Gaga's personal stylist and Creative Director of fashion powerhouse Thierry Mugler Nicola Formichetti, Genest first appeared on the fashion scene when he was featured by Mugler in the Paris fashion show in January 2011. In addition to walking runways for Mugler and other designers in Milan, Berlin, Copenhagen, Warsaw, Rio, New York and Toronto, Genest has become the face of Dermablend in its award winning Go beyond The Cover video which attracted more than 15 Million views and 650,000 likes on its Facebook. In the process he has become a social media phenomenon, with more than 66,000 Twitter fans and 66,000 Likes on Facebook. Visit his website at http://.RickGenest.com, http://www.facebook.com/ricothezombie and http://twitter.com/ricothezombie.


"When I first saw Rick in a magazine, I was instantly fascinated," said Robert Tonner, CEO and celebrated doll artist and designer. "There was something so visually arresting about his super edgy look juxtaposed with sophisticated, tailored clothes."


The Zombie Boy Character Figure™ will be 17" tall, and boasts hand-painted details and will feature a replica of Genest's intricate body art, and also include his facial piercing between his eyes. With Tonner's multiple points of articulation for dynamic poses and quality craftsmanship, this Zombie Boy Character Figure™ pulls out all the stops. Check out the sneak peek above!


"This was one of the most challenging and fun projects I've worked on in a long time," said Tonner. "We are really excited that Rick is going to be joining us at Comic Con, it's going to be a real treat to have such a special guest in our booth."


You can get the Zombie Boy Character Figure™ at the 2012 SDCC in Tonner's booth (#4149), as well as on their website, www.tonnerdoll.com (Mid July). He is a limited edition size of just 500 pieces.


Tonner states that this will be their ONLY SDCC 2012 exclusive, but they will be selling their own convention exclusives and some other special bits (along with a teased collaboration with FAO Schwarz) for the die hard fans! For more information, or to see the vast collection of comic book heroes and more Tonner has to offer, visit www.tonnerdoll.com.

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Dermablend commissioned Rick Genest to do an ad campaign for their body and leg cover makeup.
Watch this very cool and interesting video. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLpbMqQMelk&feature=colike

Neurotica Sybarite Doll

The third doll in the Hells Bells series went on sale at Marlbe at 10:00 AM today. She is called Neurotica and is quite something else. LE120

She's being offered at a retail of $820.

Barbie 2012 Dolls of the World

Here they are. Colorful, stereotyped representations of countries. My favorite thing about them are the pets.
Chile and India are very pretty. 
They are $29.95 each.  Will you be adding any of these to your collection?

India

Holland

Chile

Mexico

Hawaii, USA

More Upcoming Conventions

MADC (Madame Alexander Doll Club) convention "Winning the West" is in a few days - June 20—23. It will be held at the Marriott in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Find out more at this link:  http://www.madc.org/index.htm

National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention will be held in Garden Grove, California at the Hyatt Regency Orange County from July 11—14, 2012.

UFDC (United Federation of Doll Clubs Inc.) is calling their event "A Jambalaya Jubilee. It will take place July 24—27, 2012 in New Orleans, LA at the Sheraton New Orleans.
Here is more information: http://ufdc.org/convention/

IFDC (International Fashion Doll Convention) will again be at The Orleans in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dates are July 25—28, 2012. The theme is "Shock, Rattle N' Roll" and it is the IFDC's 10th Anniversary. This convention celebrates a variety of modern fashion dolls such as those from Integrity Toys and the Tonner Doll Company. There is a large group of BJD collectors who also gather during the event.
Find out more at this link: http://www.ifdconline.com/

The inaugural Ken Doll Convention will take place on September 13—15, 2012 in Chicago, IL at the Sheraton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel.  The theme is "Space-Age Bachelor Pad."
Click on this link to get more information. http://www.manbehindthedoll.com/
Look for the part of the page that says Kenvention.

MDCC (Modern Doll Collectors Convention) The theme for this year's MDCC "What Happens In Vegas." The dates are September 19—22, 2012. The hotel is Harrah's in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Click here for more information:  http://www.moderndollcollectors.com/

The 14th Annual Dawn Doll Convention takes place on September 29, 2012 on Hyannis, Cape Cod, MA. The theme is The Wedding.
More information: http://dawnoncapecod.com/index.html

 There are several BJD regional conventions in the USA which I found in my search. I don't know if any of these groups are well-established. I recommend you do a search on Google to find groups for your specific needs as a BJD collector. In addition, on-line fora such as Den Of Angels (highly recommended and supremely well-moderated) and Zone of Zen (boardhost.com layout) can offer a great deal of information about this type of event worldwide. Click on either logo below to go to the site of your choice. Both require registration.

News About Upcoming Conventions

I have more information about the Jamieshow Convention which will take place on September 28-30 in Canandaigua, NY.
There are three workshops which will take place simultaneously on Friday. George Gonzales is doing Photography, repainting eyes and lips is being taught by Peg Stroud of PegFamousGirls and Styling Doll Wigs and Hair is being taught by Michael Scott. Attendees will be divided into three groups and will rotate through the classes so everyone will get a chance. The groups will be small enough for all to get personal attention. The workshops will take place in the Angelic Dreamz  historic firehouse building, the loft of which is above the shop. I've been there and it's a wonderful setting.

More about the teachers:
—You all know George's photography from the business and from his posts on the doll boards. They speak for themselves.
—Peg has been repainting and designing 12 and 16 inch dolls for more than 12 years.http://www.flickr.com/photos/89211057@N00/sets/  She is an accomplished tattoo artist and owns a business called Lady Luck Tattoo. http://www.tattooladyluck.com/

—Michael Scott designs and creates doll clothing.  http://michaelscottdesigns.blogspot.com He is also a professional cosmetician/hairdresser and he will demonstrate techniques to style the Jamieshow wig caps.

During the day on Saturday we will have a guided tour of the Strong Museum of Play's extensive doll collection and doll houses. http://www.museumofplay.org/collections/doll. Transportation and lunch is included.

  

Here is the outline of the schedule:

Friday: 

-Opening breakfast reception and registration and Inn on the Lake.

-Workshops

-Angelic Dreamz will be closed to the public but open to convention attendees for VIP shopping.

-Cocktail Reception on the Veranda of the Sonnenberg Gardens overlooking the formal gardens.

Saturday:

-Trip to Strong Museum of Art and Toy Hall of Fame. Lunch

-"Speakeasy" Costume and Cocktail event at the Loft with live jazz and a few surprises.

Sunday:

-Closing Brunch with presentation of event doll.

There are still a few openings. Click here to go to Angelic Dreamz web page.

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Sandra Stillwell announced that her August 9-12  Radio Days convention in Cincinnati, Ohio is now sold out! She is taking a waiting list from which spots may be filled if she can increase the numbers or in event of cancellations.
If you have never attended one of Sandra's events, get on the waiting list. You won't be sorry.
You can call Sandra at 502 377-5153.

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The Wilde Imagination event sold out almost immediately but I've noticed several offers from people who are willing to proxy for those who can't attend. There is probably a waiting list as well. Go to the Wilde Imagination site for more information.

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The Integrity Toys event is always a big, exciting convention with lots of attendees, doll swag and more. This year it's in Orlando. There are spots remaining if you want to attend. Here is the link.

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Yes, there are other conventions taking place between now and the end of October and when I get more information, I will post it. 

If you've never been to a convention, you might want to look back about one year on my blog for my post which discusses how much it costs to attend a convention.  

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This was based on past experience and attendance at an Integrity Toys/Fashion Royalty convention. They have changed the format this year: one less meal, higher convention price, more expensive hotel - so the numbers aren't exactly accurate but you can get a good idea. As they get closer to the date, a detailed convention packet will be issued with specific prices for convention collection dolls and other events.