Doug James and Doll Show in New Jersey

I made my way over to Teaneck, New Jersey today to attend the Doll Show at the Rothman Center at Fairleigh Dickinson University. I set my clocks ahead last night and set my alarm for 7:00 AM. When I awoke at 8:30AM I discovered that I had set my clock to PM instead of AM. Oh well.  Lucky for me it wasn't a missed flight or a job interview. My friends arrived pretty much at the same time so I was OK.
I'd never been to this show which takes place every few months. Most of the booths are selling vintage dolls and accessories. I love the truly vintage items but I dare not even think about going there with my collecting. There are several dealers selling modern fashion dolls.
A bunch of us crazy collectors gathered at a large table to eat lunch and have a show and tell! Dolls were passed around and there were lots of oohs and aahs to be heard. I had a great time and will definitely be attending again. If you are in the general area - NY, NJ, CT, PA - think about coming. 

I was very happy to finally meet Doug James in person. For those who are not familiar with his work, Doug James worked with the late Laura Meisner for the L.L. Knickerbocker Co. to design and create
 
Mod British Birds, Willow and Daisy. (link) There is no official link for Daisy and Willow.  (link)

You can find many images of these dolls on the Yahoo group by the same name. I have a nice collection of them. They are interesting and very pretty dolls but their bodies are stiff without articulation. Many collectors dress their Tyler and Ellowyne dolls in the clothing which is mod 60's era styling.

Doug designed the CED dolls

Portrait Claire ~ Image Property of Doug James

Violet and Gabby

Image Property of Doug James

Image Property of Doug James

And now he has created Seine, Sayer and Sebastian Fashion Dolls.

Seine ~ Image Property of Doug James

See the link for more images of these new dolls, their fashions and wigs that are currently available.

Here is Doug himself holding Sebastian for me as I took this picture.  (At least I think this doll is Sebastian.)  If you like a male doll with a body that says hunk, this may be the doll for you! He is anatomically correct and fine to look at, almost as cute as Doug. :-)

Getting back to the doll show...I did not bring a camera because I didn't want the event to turn into work for me but I couldn't resist taking a few shots with my iPhone.

Click on this link to see the pictures I took today and remember they are made with a phone. Be kind. Hehe.

Doll Show - Rothman Center at FDU

Homage to Vanessa

Here is a picture of every Vanessa in my collection.  A few have been re-rooted. One is a duplicate who has been repainted and re-rooted.  There are a few I have never redressed.
—Do you have a favorite Vanessa?
—Which is your favorite picture?

Pictures have been posted in a small size but you can click on each to enlarge.

True Royalty

AFL Platinum

Temptation

Shock Bon Bon

Runway Ready

Poesie Sans Couleur

Intoxicating Mix

AFL Raven

Pale Fire

Aerodynamic

High Tide

Color Therapy

Cruise Control

Flame Blue

Going Places

High Tide

In Bloom

Luxe Life

Metal Maven

Miami Glow

Night Warrior

Obsidian Society

Shirred Not Shaken

I never realized there were so many redhead Vanessas! The last two pictures are not the same doll although the appearance is remarkably similar.

The New Veronique Dolls aka Fauxnique

Shuga Shug posted beautiful photos of the new dolls today. She has graciously given me permission to post them here.
What do you all think of this new sculpt?

 I think it's a lovely-looking doll but it's not Veronique. The next issue of this gal will have applied eyelashes. I think they were testing the waters by not putting lashes on her. My favorite of the two is the raven-haired one. I like the color of her lips and her blue eyes.

Japan

May our Japanese friends find the aid and safety they need in the hours and days that follow this latest display of Mother Earth's power.

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Therefore will we not fear, though the earth do change, and though the mountains be moved into the heart of the seas; 
Though the waters thereof roar and foam, though the mountains shake at the swelling thereof. Selah

Excerpted from Psalms 46: 2-11  

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More Runway Fashions Reinterpreted for Dolls

Posted by Corvas:

               Interesting that two dresses can be so similar yet be so close in time of release. 
Designers thinking alike?

                True Blues Integrity Toys 2011   Burberry Prorsum Spring 2011 RTW

          An inspired hairstyle. I hope it turns out as well or better as the promo.

          Malicious Integrity Toys 2011   Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2010 (Hairstyle)

Let's Make A Deal ~ Doll Sales

—Beginning March 11, 2010, the BFC is having a 25% off sale sitewide!

Click here to go to Barbie Collector site.

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—Cherished Friends New Jersey store is having a clearance sale which includes Urban Elements dressed dolls, Tonner's Firefly, Rini Fashions, Neo Cissy, DC Stars 13" Dolls, Alex styled by Jason Wu, Disney collection, Senson 12" dolls, Ginny and Tiny Betsy McCall, Wizard of Oz Collection, Miss Piggy, Flexi-Pose and more!

Click here to go to Cherished Friends, NJ

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—Today through March 20, 2011 Angelic Dreamz is offering the following :

Click here to go to Angelic Dreamz

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—Sandi Holder's Doll Attic is offering a free 8X10 Silkstone photo (randomly chosen) for any order of $20 or more of items in stock. While supplies last.

Click here to go to SHDA

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 As always, check your prices. Add in the shipping and tax to calculate your final cost before clicking the ORDER button. I just report; I don't guarantee.

 If you are a dealer of modern fashion dolls and would like your sale noted on my blog, email me with the factoids.  Free.

Fashion Doll Agency Haute Couture Renaissance Collection

OMG!!!
FDA has come a very, very long way since the introduction of their mannequin Petra. I just received an email with a PDF file showing their 10 new entirely handcrafted unique pieces. These doll and their fashions are spectacular. Here are a few.

For more information contact FashionDollAgency

Barbie Basics Collection 2.5 on Pivotal Bodies

Finally, what so many collectors have been asking for, Barbie Basics with Pivotal bodies. This collection was announced on the BFC last month but for those who still can't find the new forum or do not belong to the BFC, here are the pictures which can be found at Angelic Dreamz. These items can be pre-ordered there. Click on the images to see larger versions.

Models #4, 8 and 14. Due in June, 2011.

Basics Look #2 Accessories and Shoe Packs. Due June, 2011

There is no information as to whether or not there will be other dolls in this collection. I think this will be the most popular collection of all. Everyone wants articulated low-priced bodies.

NUMINA SEN by Paul Pham

 SEN ~ Paul Pham

OK...Everyone can start breathing again.

This is the latest addition to Paul Pham's Numina line. I am posting Paul's complete letter here:

Hello everyone,

Most of you probably have already seen the pictures of Sen I've
posted on Prego and my website. Just writing to fill in some
information for those curious and those attending the convention.

Sen (vietnamese for "lotus") is a very limited artist edition
fully painted, sueded, and dressed by myself with a beautiful wig I
commissioned from PattaArt. Makeup consists of shades of smoky plum
framing grey eyes and complimented with luscious coral lips. She wears
a cape of black silk taffeta overlaid in gold chantilly lace and sequins
with a small cascade of hand dyed and gathered silk tulle. Underneath
this is a top of black sequined/beaded lace and a black snakeskin
brocade pant, hand appliqued with gold chantilly lace at the hem. Her
accessories include 2 sterling silver gold plated bracelets, a sterling
silver gold plated circlet with removable beribboned "lotus" flowers and
finally gold riveted platform mules.

This LE10 Sen will be a PRE-ORDER at the festival. I've been
working on this edition since January and unfortunately things always
seem to take longer than anticipated, but I've put much effort and
sumptuous material into Sen---hopefully you can see this in the pictures
and for those attending, you can see in person. She will be worth the
wait, I assure you. And its not much of a long wait, she will ship in
late April to those who have the opportunity to purchase her.

As with the previous years there will be a lottery, anyone
interested will be given a signed and numbered ticket at 11am on Sunday
March 13th. The lottery will be held at noon and the winning numbers
will be laid out on the table.

Sen will be 800Euro or 1100USD, but since it is a pre-order only a
50% deposit will be needed that Sunday via cash or Paypal. Contact and
address information will be taken from the winners and the balance will
be invoiced upon shipping.

Once again thank you so very much for the most heartening interest
in Sen and I hope to see some of you in Paris.

Sincerely, Paul  [http://dollcis.com/wordpress/?page_id=10]

Beautiful Styling by Rebecca Berry

Rebecca Berry aka raberry on the doll boards has posted lovely photographs of her Dark Swan Elise redressed. Although these dolls have a new body type, they do fit into existing fashions. You just have to try. Today I got a early pair of Erin's pants onto Elise. They look great.
Here are Rebecca's photos. You can see more on her Flickr site.

Rebecca is a former Picture of the Week Award winner.