What do you think of the IRL doll?
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| Promo on left vs. actual doll on right. |
10/25/2011
Tokidoki Arrives
I don't know what the big deal is. I think many will be disappointed when they see that the promotional photo looks way better than the actual doll. At first I thought my doll's eyes were wonky but that's the nature of side glancing eyes in many cases. However, the screening is careless looking. The promo has nice smooth, full hair and extra lashes were obviously Photoshopped in. I took my pics outside on the deck with a point and shoot camera. If I decide to debox and fool with her hair, I will take serious photos.
What do you think of the IRL doll?
I have no desire to get tattooed, name my dog Bastardino or dye my hair pink. I do love her accessories. She is a very cute doll.
What do you think of the IRL doll?
Halloween Themed Dolls
Halloween is a favorite celebration among doll collectors. We are lovers of fantasy and dressing up where it concerns our dolls and that's what Halloween is all about. Let's not forget the candy aspect! Back in the dark ages when I was a child Halloween was about pumpkin carving and trick or treating. It now rivals Christmas where it concerns retail stores' merchandise. You can light the exterior of your home with themed electronic goods. Frankenstein et al can stalk your property which might be transformed into a cemetary. A visitor to your door might be greeted by howls and all sorts of horrible sounds which they activated just by being there.
The most gruesome animated scene I came upon was half a human body being eaten by rats. Then there are the dead babies on swings you can hang on your porch. Fun?
For those of us who do not wish to go that far...we can surround ourselves with theme dolls and there are many out there. Prices vary widely for Madame Alexander dolls. As always, I recommend shopping and comparing thoroughly before plunking down your cash! Check the tax and shipping as well because that can make a big difference.
Madame Alexander makes my favorite 10" Cissettes in a variety of costumes. There are prior year dolls which you can hunt down. These are currently available.
Although not intended to be Halloween doll, these 21" Cissys are scary-looking enough to hold their own in a themed display.
For the Barbie crowd:
The most gruesome animated scene I came upon was half a human body being eaten by rats. Then there are the dead babies on swings you can hang on your porch. Fun?
For those of us who do not wish to go that far...we can surround ourselves with theme dolls and there are many out there. Prices vary widely for Madame Alexander dolls. As always, I recommend shopping and comparing thoroughly before plunking down your cash! Check the tax and shipping as well because that can make a big difference.
Madame Alexander makes my favorite 10" Cissettes in a variety of costumes. There are prior year dolls which you can hunt down. These are currently available.
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| The Wicked Witch of the West |
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| Halloween Dorothy and Toto |
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| Pumpkin Spice |
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Witchcraft |
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| Wicked Witch of East |
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| A Beautiful Nightmare |
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| A Dark Dream |
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| Bewitched |
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| Halloween Party |
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| Halloween Haunt |
There are so many more that I can't begin to picture them here. Do a search on Google for "Dolls for Halloween" and see what comes up.
10/21/2011
You should have bought her...
With all the hullabaloo going on about the tattoos on the new Tokidoki doll, she is sold out pretty much everywhere. What a riot! The funniest part of it is, if you look on eBay at the completed listings, you will find that one sold today for $274.99. Another twenty-one dolls sold for $200. or more since yesterday and scores of others sold for more than $100. The retail price of Tokidoki was $50. I got mine for $30. Who knew? I do not plan to sell mine but if I had purchased more than one you'd better believe she'd be on eBay right now.
10/20/2011
10/19/2011
Tonner: Two Decades of Fashion & Design
Robert Tonner celebrates twenty years in the business
this year. FDQ has published this limited edition book featuring highlights from the past two decades. From his first porcelain models to
Freedom For Fashion, this is a wonderful guide to the highlights of one
of the most creative and successful artists in the doll industry.
Color, 148 pages
LE 1000
Click here to order this gorgeous book for only $32.99 FDQ ships internationally.
Click here to order this gorgeous book for only $32.99 FDQ ships internationally.
Pantone Barbie
The beyond literal interpretation left me almost speechless (almost being the operative word.) Pantone Barbie is not an unattractive doll and I even like the style of the dress but I keep staring at her the same way I'd stare at a car accident. I want to look away but I can't.
If you aren't familiar with Pantone, it is the name of a company whose color matching system is used by print professionals, all types of designers and other artists. The Pantone website is fascinating.
Doll is available at dealers for pre-order, December delivery. $49.95
Doll is available at dealers for pre-order, December delivery. $49.95
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