12/30/2015

Creative Wardrobe Closet Alterations

Collector, Sassafras, posted photos of her new Holiday Gene Jamieshow Doll and her wardrobe case to which she made clever alterations.



Sassafras wrote:
Gene needed more space for her fashions so I made an insert using black foamcore board and put it into the lid of her box. It will slide out and the lid is in original condition. I put in just a few fashions to show what length each rod can accomodate.
The Chinese chest is from an "antique" store. It was red so I painted it to match the dressing room furniture. 


I asked about the new rods and she told me that they are wooden dowels painted silver. She used rectanges of foamcore with a notch cut out and copied the way they attach in the factory dressing room. She covered the raw edges of the foamcore with strips of cardstock.

What a fun and useful addition to Gene's case!

12/28/2015

Introducing Zorra from Ficon Doll

The 16" resin BJDs  keep getting more and more beautiful. I love Ficon's new, high-cheekboned sculpt.
I've altered the first image somewhat.


Ficon will list Zorra for sale at 9:00 AM on the 29th of December. This is Korea time.
If I were to buy one, I'd be going on line in about 1-1/2 hours. Philadelphia is 14 hours behind Seoul. Adjust your time accordingly.




http://www.ficondoll.com/

12/26/2015

Sybarite Forest Dressed Doll 198

This doll is up right now along with the other two, Valkyrie and Midnite.
 http://www.superdollonline.co.uk/acatalog/DRESSED-DOLLS.html
Like the Angel of Havoc......

NEW! GENX.2 body!
NEW! Cosmetique skintone!

Extremely long platinum blend wig of KK upon her head, with eyes of icy blue. Shades of grey and charcoal and pearlised eyeliner surround her peaceful eyes. Lips of pure pearl.
Multi layer empire line full length gown against her skin trimmed with embroidery, applied flowers and heavenly crystal sequin.White hose.
Finishing touches are her neckline and underbust detailing of grosgrain and 'diamond'. Mid calf stiletto boots of crystal sequin with silver foil top band and glistening glitter toecaps..
The perfect accessory, her CANDLESTICK to light the way to her triumph.
She wear4s a 'diamond' headpiece to twinkle thru the Forest by the light of her candlestick.

Good will always triumph over evil.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Clone: 1000 Venus d'Royce

Of course she comes with the following standard accessories:
-manic_cure hands (see booklet for hand change instructions)
-booklet
-stand

PRODUCTION MAY VARY FROM PROTOTYPE SHOWN.
DOLLS WILL COMMENCE SHIPPING 06 JANUARY 2016
In stock and ready to be delivered





I hope she's as beautiful as she looks because I ordered one!

12/23/2015

2015 Holiday Wishes

Black Lipstick Gene Marshall is my model for Special Appearance Violet Waters' pearl and sequin covered gown.





Sending sincere wishes to all my readers for a joyous, toy-filled and memorable holiday.




12/20/2015

Tonner Dolls: Bianca Lapin and Spring Flowers Ballerina

Two new Tonners joined the tribe last week. Spring Flowers is my first and only Tonner Ballerina. I've admired this line from the beginning. I won her in an auction at the Center City Doll Club earlier this month. She loves the camera! (Breathless Mahoney head sculpt.)



I actually forgot that I pre-ordered Bianca Lapin! It was a long time from the promo to the actual doll's appearance. She wears a faux leather dress under her cape. (Sculpt - Breathless)
Here is a partial description from the Tonnerdoll.com website:
From the Re-Imagination Collection comes ... Bianca Lapin.  Bianca Lapin is in a hurry. Her platinum white hair cascades down her back as she sits inside The Looking Glass tapping her fingers anxiously against the bar. Noticing a sharply dressed gentleman taking a seat beside her, she quickly averts her eyes and glances again at the clock...

Ed. Note:
Here's one of the promo shots on the Tonner web site. Did they change the vinyl color or are my photos dark & overly saturated? There are a bunch of differences in the hair, too.


12/18/2015

JAMIEshow Mel Odom's "Poised for Success" Zita Charles

I did say when it rains, it pours and look what's on the horizon now - Zita Charles in resin from Jamieshow Doll. She is so adorable that I knew immediately I'd be ordering her.
Here is the description from the Jamieshow website:

"POISED FOR SUCCESS"
Zita Charles Dressed Doll
“Poised for Success” was a frothy comedy in which Zita Charles, in a comeback role, was once again allowed to run wild with her comic flair. As the widowed owner of a modeling agency, her character “Vera Swan” spends her days playing cupid and trying to find suitable husbands for the girls in her agency, so she can “retire with a clear conscious”.   Depending on the famous Zita Charles ‘light touch’, it was a delightful exercise in mistaken identities and fast-paced, drawing room comedy.  Zita effortlessly reminded the American public of just how much they’d been missing her.

Zita wears a pencil slim, navy suit, featuring a shell pink, shawl collar and cuffs over a cream blouse, self bowed at the neck.  Her navy and cream, spectator pumps also sport jaunty bows and a veiled, portrait hat completes the chic afternoon look.  Her titian hair is tied in a soft curl in back and features the famous silver streak that became the trademark of Zita’s comeback films.  It was her one concession to getting older on film.

Zita is a 16" Ball Jointed Resin Doll, made and painted entirely by hand.
Made of our exclusive J-Resin® which is hypoallergenic.

Ltd Edition of 125
Pre Order Item
Shipping January 2016
$450.


To order:
http://www.jamieshow.us/JAMIEshow-Poised-for-Success-Zita-Charles