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| Catherine and her sister, Pippa. |
Will we see more doll hats?
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| Fergie's Daughters make a fashion statement. FAIL |
No comparisons intended or necessary.
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| Image by Maria Arrozeiro |
4/29/2011
Real Live Dolls
I couldn't resist posting a few pictures from the Royal Wedding.
Will we see more doll hats?
No comparisons intended or necessary.
Will we see more doll hats?
No comparisons intended or necessary.
4/28/2011
Wedding Frenzy Part III
Here are more wedding themed doll photographs.
Will you be watching the Royal Wedding? I'll see you there.
Unfortunately I do not have a larger version of the following image. I took this picture so long ago, I was still using film! I had just retired from shooting weddings and decided to set up my equipment and lighting as if I were shooting real people. Sadly, I have no idea what happened to the rest of the pictures. I would definitely do this picture over focusing more light on Ken's face and blocking the highlights on his white jacket.
Will you be watching the Royal Wedding? I'll see you there.
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| Ann/FL |
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| Charles Colber |
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| Shasha |
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| Stratos Bacalis |
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| This was a winter window display inside the Tonner Store. That's a life-sized mannequin who was dressed by the Tonner staff. |
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| Mannequin's face seen in this shot. |
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| Vin Trapani |
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| Wilco |
Unfortunately I do not have a larger version of the following image. I took this picture so long ago, I was still using film! I had just retired from shooting weddings and decided to set up my equipment and lighting as if I were shooting real people. Sadly, I have no idea what happened to the rest of the pictures. I would definitely do this picture over focusing more light on Ken's face and blocking the highlights on his white jacket.
4/27/2011
Wedding Frenzy Part II
I received a very nice response yesterday when I put out a call for wedding pictures of dolls. Although there are too many to post, I am including a representative sample of those sent and a few I snatched on my own off the boards. More tomorrow and Friday.
The first is my own Innoqui Bride's first time out of her box.
The first is my own Innoqui Bride's first time out of her box.
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| Terri Gold |
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| laughon45 |
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| aquabluerose |
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| George.G |
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| NikkiinWales |
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| Steven.Casey |
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| SueTownson |
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| watbetty |
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| Caren |
Update on BIC and Kazue
This was posted on a few doll boards today by Denise Travers.
Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:08 am (PDT)
Wish I had news of any kind.
It is extremely difficult not knowing about Kazue.
As for BIC, most of you know that sadly it will not be coming back.
I am assuming it will go through the bankruptcy channels.
I am sure there will be no more orders filled. BIC employees attempted to fill orders before BIC'S closure & customers had been receiving items as late as this last Sat.
There is no information I can get until the family has anything to tell me. I know they are going through hell with this.
I have not been to Japan since the day of the earthquake. I could not leave my Mom as she had a heart attack early this month. I found out about Kazue's disappearance 10 days after the fact on April 21st.
Emotions have been running high. If I seemed uncaring about the lost deposits etc. I am sorry.
But I will never apologize for believing in the integrity of my best friend.
I also will lose a lot of money but I would happily give up every penny and more for Kazue's safe return.
I want to apologize to the many people who emailed me and I wasn't able to answer.
I'm sorry I cannot answer questions about orders, deposits, Kazue's disappearance, motives & circumstances or Kazue's family or employees.
I just have no information and will share what I do get.
Thank you to all who have shared their respect for Kazue.
Denise
Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:08 am (PDT)
Wish I had news of any kind.
It is extremely difficult not knowing about Kazue.
As for BIC, most of you know that sadly it will not be coming back.
I am assuming it will go through the bankruptcy channels.
I am sure there will be no more orders filled. BIC employees attempted to fill orders before BIC'S closure & customers had been receiving items as late as this last Sat.
There is no information I can get until the family has anything to tell me. I know they are going through hell with this.
I have not been to Japan since the day of the earthquake. I could not leave my Mom as she had a heart attack early this month. I found out about Kazue's disappearance 10 days after the fact on April 21st.
Emotions have been running high. If I seemed uncaring about the lost deposits etc. I am sorry.
But I will never apologize for believing in the integrity of my best friend.
I also will lose a lot of money but I would happily give up every penny and more for Kazue's safe return.
I want to apologize to the many people who emailed me and I wasn't able to answer.
I'm sorry I cannot answer questions about orders, deposits, Kazue's disappearance, motives & circumstances or Kazue's family or employees.
I just have no information and will share what I do get.
Thank you to all who have shared their respect for Kazue.
Denise
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| The Great Buddha Kamakura |
4/26/2011
Wedding Frenzy
On a few of the doll boards the theme for the week is brides and weddings. I thought I'd snatch a cross section of what's being posted for your enjoyment. Under each photo is the board name of the poster.
Stay tuned for more installments of Wedding Frenzy...
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| Terri-NY (Me) |
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| Diana-P |
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| dollhoarder1 |
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| JJ-in-Cali |
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| Kimber |
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| RedSilkThread |
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| sigborga99 |
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| suzanneinoz |
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| TracySLC |
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| Terri-NY (Me) |
Stay tuned for more installments of Wedding Frenzy...
4/25/2011
BIC Removed From Official Integrity Dealer List
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| Kazue Shimoyama |
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A notice was sent out to W Club members earlier today regarding the end of business with BIC in Japan. I requested permission to reproduce parts of the email but was asked by Alain to please stay out of it. (?)
The letter asks collectors to pass on the information to other collectors who may have ordered from BIC.
What I can say (I've said this already) is that if you had a pre-order for any (Integrity Toys or other) products placed with a deposit to BIC, get your money back. IT is offering to help you get the doll you pre-ordered if possible. You will need a receipt of sorts proving that you did have a confirmed pre-order.
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Kazue, if you happen to read this, please know that my husband and I are pulling for you. Rudy, too.
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