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| Integrity "Escapade" for Monogram Dolls inspired by Christian Dior Resort 2010 |
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| Integrity "Fashion Fuel" for Avantguard Dolls inspired by Christian Dior Couture Fall 2009 |
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| Integrity "SheerBliss" for FR2 Dolls inspired by Bottega Venetta Fall 2010 RTW |
2/07/2011
More Fashion Reinterpreted for Dolls
Corvas on Dolly Daily posted these runway inspired doll fashion finds:
2/06/2011
Once is Never Enough: Runway Fashion Reinterpreted for Dolls
Recently posted at Dolly Daily by Dollster are these runway fashions reinterpreted for dolls. What do you think?
Berenis over at Dolly Daily posted these reinterpreted finds of the inspiration for Madame Alexander's 2011 dolls.
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| 2010 Dior Fall/Winter RTW |
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| 2010 "Smoke Screen" Dania Convention Centerpiece |
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| 2010 Dior Fall/Winter RTW |
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| "Lady in Waiting" Dania |
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| Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall 2010 |
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| "Green With Envy" Alex |
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| Alexis Mabille Haute Couture Fall 2010 |
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| "Black Swan" Alex |
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| Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2011 |
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| Neo-Cissy "Poise |
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| Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2010 |
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| Neo-Cissy "Strut" Images in this post are individually the property of Madame Alexander (Alex, Neo Cissy) and Integrity Toys (Dania). No attribute is available for the runway images. |
2/05/2011
2011 Barbie Fan Club: Will you be joining?
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| This is not a membership card! |
To those who wonder, this is what you get:
I'm wondering if we will be able to use our first $20. coupon towards Ekaterina. I have a feeling that the answer is no.
- The opportunity to purchase BFMC® Ekaterina™ Barbie® doll (one per member, while supplies last*) and three other Club-exclusive dolls (limited quantities, while supplies last**)
- Up to $80 in BarbieCollector.com Online Shop rewards – $20 per calendar quarter***
- A snap-closure photo key ring, embossed with the new Barbie Fan Club logo
- Designer Chats, sneak peeks and surprises, downloadable goodies, Fun Facts, doll community "celebrity" features, and so much more!
I will be getting this Twilight doll because of her outfit. There's really nothing else in the line-up that appeals to me besides the redhead Ekaterina and the ridiculously expensive Silkstone Darya. And that's OK.
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The Twilight Saga Eclipse Jane $24.95. Available now. |
What does a fashion doll have to do with entrepreneurship? Carol Roth Explains
Excellent, brief video in which Carol explains her choice of using a doll on the cover of a business book.
She makes a lot of sense!
She makes a lot of sense!
2/04/2011
Bored and Waiting For Summer
Most of you are aware of the horrible weather and series of snow events we've had in the northeast. I found Eugenia dressed for the beach and she said that she's staying this way until it warms up. These divas are really something, aren't they?
This Eugenia is the gorgeous model from the workshop at this past October's IT convention. She is wearing a fashion from La Boutique and carrying the January 2011 handbag Purse of the Month. The handbag came with an adorable matching wallet. I ordered the shoes separately.
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| 2010 Convention Eugenia (workshop) |
2/03/2011
JAMIEshow IDEX 2011 Exclusive: Sasha HOMAGE
Congratulations to Angelic Dreamz on their nomination for a DOTY Award for Sasha.
Price $395.
I think she's pretty amazing and the price for this type of doll is excellent. I want one. Sigh.
Sasha is a tribute to Alexander McQueen. She has an interchangeable head cap - one with rooted hair and one for wigs. She wears a silver lame, Swarovski crystal encrusted dress with matching tights and armadillo McQueen trademark boots. Her face paint is powder blue with matching lips, nails and pedicure. LE30.
This is a 16 inch fine resin BJD with a full articulated strung body and the first BJD to come with rooted hair. One head cap is rooted so you can comb and style her hair. You can easily change headcaps in order to use wigs. Stand included.
Price $395.
I think she's pretty amazing and the price for this type of doll is excellent. I want one. Sigh.
Digital Backgrounds: Retro Series from Savage
The DVD I recently ordered contains 48 digital backgrounds at 300dpi and can be used in Photoshop. I haven't checked the tutorial with which it comes but I'm sure it can be used on most available platforms and with most professional software.
I was just fooling around with a picture of Tiny Kitty and this is the frightening result.
Don't worry, you won't be seeing too much of this from me. This disc has tremendous potential.
In my hands it has tremendous potential for pain.
I was just fooling around with a picture of Tiny Kitty and this is the frightening result.
In my hands it has tremendous potential for pain.
Excellent Doll Animation Movie
You must watch this animated movie from Narin Doll. It's probably the best one I've seen to-date.
No specific artist is given credit.
No specific artist is given credit.
2/02/2011
Madame Alexander Neo Cissy and Cissy Dolls - New For 2011
The new Neo Cissy line continues with three additions. They are way less freaky than last year's Neo line and I think they will be more popular. These dolls are 16 inches tall with fully articulated joints, inset eyes, lashes and non-removable wigged hair. Retail price is $169.95. Each is a Limited Edition of 75 Dolls.
I like all the outfits. My favorite is Rock. These dolls look like real winners.
Three New Cissy Dolls. Cissy is 21 inches tall, fully articulated, inset sleep eyes, non-removable wigs. Each Cissy is a Limited Edition of 75.
There's a ukuele in the case.
I like all the outfits. My favorite is Rock. These dolls look like real winners.
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| Rock |
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| Poise |
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| Strut |
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| Bird of Paradise $599.95 |
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| Flight of Fancy $499.95 |
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| Some Like it Hot: Marilyn Monroe as Sugar Cane Kowalczyk $499.95 |
New Madame Alexander Alex Dolls
I'd have to see these dolls in person because the photographer was obviously having a bad day. The dolls are awkwardly posed. Paris looks horrid. Black Swan Alex's face is overexposed.
List price for all is a high $179.95. Matilda discounts down to $152.96. But, if you wait, I guarantee you will be able to get most of these dolls for much less.
List price for all is a high $179.95. Matilda discounts down to $152.96. But, if you wait, I guarantee you will be able to get most of these dolls for much less.
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| Black Swan Alex |
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| Green With Envy Alex |
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| Evening Star Paris |
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| City Sass Alex |
New 2011 Madame Alexander Cissette 10 inch Dolls
Not that I'm going to buy any of these...hehe...but I love looking at the adorable Cissettes that MA produces every year.
I'm showing only a selected few of the new ones here. In parentheses, I have placed the number of new 10 inch dolls in each category. There are many, many other MA dolls in other sizes that are new for this years as well. Retail prices range from $118—$160. Look for discounts off list price. You can see all of these at Matilda Dolls.
Enjoy!
The Arts - 2011 New Introductions. (10)
Storyland Dolls - 2011 New Introductions (2)
Wizard of Oz Dolls - 2011 New Introductions (3)
I'm showing only a selected few of the new ones here. In parentheses, I have placed the number of new 10 inch dolls in each category. There are many, many other MA dolls in other sizes that are new for this years as well. Retail prices range from $118—$160. Look for discounts off list price. You can see all of these at Matilda Dolls.
Enjoy!
Gone With the Wind Dolls - 2011 New Introductions (2)
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| Margaret Mitchell |
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Scarlett O' Hara Dressing Gown |
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Anastasia |
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| C.J. Walker |
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Anne Of Cleves |
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| Queen of Hearts |
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| Alice in Wonderland |
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Haunted Forest Wicked Witch Of the West |
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Dorothy In The Poppy Fields |
Rockette Dolls - 2011 New Introductions (2)
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| Pink Tuxedo Rockette (Also in AA Version) |
International Dolls - 2011 New Introductions (2)
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Tahiti |
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| Spain |
2/01/2011
1/31/2011
More Commentary on IDEX 2011
I love what Tom Courtney posted on Prego. Here it is, in its entirety, with his permission.
You, know...I've been doing this a long time...some of the faces change...but the dolls never fail to delight, amuse and inspire...
To those I did get the pleasure of seeing...so wonderful for me...to those I did not...I am very, very sorry I missed you...lots of things to accomplish on this visit...and it was all wonderful.
Tonner's line is as rich and full as always...no disappointments there...I felt like I did back before I worked there...I'm a collector again...making more of those critical decisions about what I hope to acquire in the next year. Getting everything is no longer an option...so now it's more up to scrutiny...and love. Alice in Wonderland will get my dolly cash...as will Harry Potter in both sizes. I LOVE that Robert is offering both sizes to explore two different worlds of Harry. And I am very much looking forward to more articulation in 22" dolls...and the NEW TYLER!!! As the original #1 Tonner Cheerleader...I can say I am most thrilled listening to his plans for his beloved Tyler. Robert nevers fails to take the doll introductions from IDEX...and keep them fresh and surprising through Toyfair, truly making it a season of wonders!
Cheryl Crawford...LOVE. It is THE return of the artist's doll...and not a mere BJD. Add the level of clothing detail and serene faces...I must get one of these...problem is choosing. Congrats, Cheryl! J'adore.
Joan Greene's Cordelia...fun concept...beautifully conceived collection. Would loved to have seen a factory doll...but I understand how that goes...and I know Joan has the eye for detail. Watching this collection closely...especially the Vault. Helen Skinner...the face painting was so gorgeously rendered - it was beautiful magic to behold. Sandra - thank you for everything...it means the world to me.
Integrity...plain and simple, they rock. It was all beautiful...but David, that red gown in tiers of bias...was a triumph in miniature couture.
Horsman deserves a second and third look...Kurt, you really 'get' it...and I look forward to seeing more from your imagination.
Wilde...Joe: Evangeline's wardrobe is so over-the-top in the best of stylish ways...and dare I say it, it garnished [sic] quite the buzz around the room. So very hauntingly beautiful, indeed. Ellowyne: you may be bored...but we certainly aren't...keep up your therapy, it'll all work out.
So much more to say...so many other things to observe...but have otherwise been beautifully reported by others. I loved reading all the comments and observations!
Tom
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This Tonner info was culled from several people's posts:-New action figures coming: Electra, Frost (?), Captain America, Wolverine, Rogue.
-Next Halloween convention will be in Vermont. (?)
-May convention is selling out quickly.
-Tyler 2.0 line is not done.
-Other sculpts will be on Antoinette body.
-There will be more sculpts for the 13 in Revlon body.
-There are going to be ten Theatre de la Mode fashions for the Antoinette and Tyler body.
-A new "Mood" Tyler, Esme and Sydney will be a build your own doll with inset eyes, 15-20 wigs to choose from, 3 chest plate sizes, removable hands and feet and various hand styles.
-A new American Model in a Goth style will come as a basic doll with inset eyes and better articulation. -There will be a new Johnny Depp Pirate figure. There will also be a Penelope Cruz doll.
-Twilight series will get two Volturi figures.
-More Harry Potter large sized figures.
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Angelic Dreamz showed two new resin males. See them at the AD website soon.______________
Here is a scan by James of Joan Greene's story cards for her new line. Click on the image to see its original size.
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