Monster High Cleo De Nile & Draculaura

Angelic Dreamz posted pictures of two new Monster High dolls today.
I don't collect them any longer but if I did, I'd get Draculaura for sure. She looks quite sophisticated in her tight little red skirt and plaid cape. Her hatbox is just adorable. Cleo is wearing her usual turquoise and gold signature colors - no big change there.
Each doll comes with three additional pairs of shoes, two pairs of earrings, sunglasses, tote bags and the usual assortment of flimsy bracelets. Ooh...I just noticed that Draculaura has painted white hands to resemble gloves. Such a lady.

Tulabelle: Yeti To Wear

I picked up Yeti today and took pictures. Here is my review.

My first impression was a good one. The outfit is well made and comes with great jewelry. In my opinion, this doll is a good value compared to similar dolls being produced today.

In this photo, I put her fur vest on over her hair because it didn't look good on top of the fur. She is standing on her own.

The boots are a very dark plum. They are really nice and balance the doll well. There's a full zipper up the back.

There are four pieces of jewelry. The one I haven't included consists of dark-colored beads and I didn't think is was necessary. I love the earrings, pendant and ring.  The clutch bag is lovely. Unfortunately, the doll can't clutch it. I didn't want to put any sticky dots on the purse so she's holding it under her arm.

So we have a great fashion and a doll with a nice body.

The factory coated her hair with a waxy or greasy substance. It can be washed out. What can't be fixed are the weird bangs. They don't lay on her forehead like real bangs. I think she'd be better with a wig.

The real issue I have is with the cartoonish screening of her face. There is no shading - no gradation of tone at all.

I'm wondering if I can use her body with another head - perhaps an AG head or an Antoinette head.

Robert Tonner and Vintage Sindy! What?

Starting at minute mark 17:00 Robert Tonner appears to discuss his company's plans to reproduce vintage Sindy dolls.

I have the 20 minute video set to begin a few seconds before Robert's appearance.

http://youtu.be/DzH6VC7oK1Y?t=16m40s

The 4th annual Sindy convention celebrated her 50th birthday on Saturday, July 27th. in the UK.
The only contact I ever had with Sindy was scouring the internet for 1/6 scale furniture for my Fashion Royalty dolls.

Over the years I've had Sindy beds, dressing tables, wardrobes, a lamp table, breakfronts, dressers, a dining table with chairs, a fabulous writing desk with ottoman and sofas. It was great stuff and you can still find it on eBay.

The earliest Sindy product was made by Pedigree. There's a really cute standing hairdryer on eBay (UK) right now for £19.99. I'm so tempted.

My picture of the Sindy Lounger with added umbrellas.

My picture of the bench that went with the dressing table.

My picture of the writing bureau.

There are wonderful pieces of Sindy dolls, furniture and accessories out there. 

Sindy is the free, swinging girl that every little girl longs to be. Sindy has sports clothes, glamour clothes, everyday clothes — a dog, skates, a gramophone — everything... Every genuine Sindy outfit is a child's dream come true. Each one is designed for today's fashionable young women by today's leading women designers. They are authentic miniature replicas of the latest adult clothes.

If you would like to know more about Sindy, Wikipedia has an excellent page:

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sindy

 

Two final images are copyrighted Pedigree Toys.

The Sybarite Convention Doll: ONYX

The photos are starting to show up of the doll the attendees received last night. She is a beauty and her name is Onyx. At first she reminded me of Gothica but upon comparison, Onyx's makeup is less intense. One day I'd like to have a raven-haired, red-lipped Syb. I'm sure this one will be a favorite and quite pricey on the resale market.
These photographs were posted on Prego and Doll Observers and appear here with permission of the photographers, of course.

Posted by Aquabluerose:

Onyx has one golden eye and one silvery eye.

Posted by Yuki:

Attendees were photographed on the "red carpet" by a pro and their photos were printed out for taking home.  One of the goodies they received was a doll-sized backdrop which echoed the full-sized one used for their pictures. That's really cute.

I really like both dolls that made an appearance at this event. I love Gilt Dipped's outfit and Onyx's face and wig. But I shall love from afar and enjoy the images produced by the owners of these wonderful dolls.

Superdoll 2013 LA Convention Pictures Courtesy of Sherryl Buchler

The first USA Sybarite convention is currently being held in Los Angeles, California. Sherryl Buchler posted these images and has given me permission to share them with my readers. There will be more coming so stay tuned.

Centerpiece Doll "Gilt Dip" There were 8 of these beauties and 8 lucky attendees won one.

All attendees got this fashion as a gift.

Collectors were treated to a preview of the entire Monoglam collection of four dressed dolls, four separate fashions and a hat collection.

New Outfit and Accessories from Superdoll Just Posted

Outfit: FLUTTERBY SYB/750 MONOGLAM Price: £111.00

 

Just as things started heating up, Inque came up smelling of Violet!

Awesome multi part outfit, starting with the shoes.... delicious little adorned courts in 'just the right tone'! Nude hose, silk organdi pencil skirt with tuck and pop seam detailing with an asymetric basque adorned in laser cut blooms and metalic gilt embroidery. A gorgeous sheer tulle cap sleeve top with asymetric hemline emblasoned in the same laser and emroidered detail. A huge bow in shot violet and a petersham waist cincher combine to become the focal waist on this ensemble. Further she has a gorgeous african inspired neckpiece reminiscent of the model sporting the same colour from our recent Couture collection GLAMPING.
Of course she insists on accessories, she opts for a sweet violet windmill and a diamante multi stone on custom print tent peg pouch.
Doll and tent pegs not included.
OUTFIT ONLY

Item in stock and ready to ship.

ED: 80 pieces worldwide!

 Accessories: SKINHUE SYB/AP_038 Price: £110.35

Sometimes... just sometimes... a girl needs a IN PASTELS!

STRETCH SUMMER WEIGHT CANVAS JEANS IN 5 STRONG PASTEL COLOURS...
VIOLETTE, NUDE, ROSE, AQUA & LEAF .
PERFECT FOR COLOUR BLOCKING OR COMPLIMENTING WITH BASIC BLACK!
Stitched in SELF COLOUR labelled FBR, fully functional zipper & 4 pocket.

what more could a girl ask?

IN STOCK READY TO SHIP
ED OPEN

Photos and description are from the Superdoll Website. You can click on the title of the item and the link will take you to the page from which you can order.