IFDC's Kesenia and Rayna Dolls

Once again, of the many benefits of being an international shipping buddy is getting to play with dolls that I do not own. Long Cool Woman Kesenia and Rock Me, Baby Rayna are temporary visitors to PA.

I rarely photograph dolls on stands however in this case, I could not remove the plastic from their legs so I decided to just go with it. The shoes on each doll are very nice with their tiny zippers that make it so easy to get them on and off. 

Underneath her jacket, Rayna wears a shirt that has string criss-crossed with the ends tied in a big bow. Not my taste so I put up the lapels of her jacket and tucked the strings inside. 

Each doll comes with very nice jewelry including a ring.

Nice ring but you may be able to see the difference in color between Kesenia's arms and hands. The hands are yellowish and the rest of her body is not. Not good. I guess if you wait long enough the body may yellow to match the hands.

Kesenia's sculpt is one of my least favorite as she was originally one of the Brides of Dracula.
Remember these?

However, in the LCW version, her mouth is painted with a darker pink lip color-shadow and her teeth aren't as large as other versions.

Long Cool Woman is the best Kesenia to-date IMO. I love her eyes which are two shades of blue-green. Her eyeshadow is a shade that goes really well with her lips. On her tan face, the pink is really pretty.

I'm wondering if IT will ever stop using the color-block look for the eye makeup, eyebrows and lips. It would be nice to see a more painterly approach to facial screening on a few dolls.

A Glimpse into Caren's Syb Boutique

Our dolly friend, Caren Castro, who has not been feeling well recently, posted this wonderful photo of some of her Sybarite gals. I asked her to describe the image:

This is my Syb boutique basically, has all the goodies a Syb would love around her. Limo is on the floor next to Tock and Karma wearing Everest, the slave set and Talc's belt. I call my Karma the "Protector of Couture". She is standing next to Trapeze wearing Thyme.

Caren Castro

I'd like to go shopping in that boutique!

Summer's End Nostalgia

Today on the blog entitled "everydayadollie" Lisa posted this beautiful and serene photo of Poppy Parker floating in the pool. The shot is so realistic and such a pleasure to gaze at.
Thanks to Lisa for the permission to reblog.

Poppy in the Pool by Lisa

Visit Lisa's blog: everydayadollie

Radio Days - A Look Back

Sandra Stillwell recently put on a convention in Cincinnati, Ohio called "Radio Days." Obviously the era was the time of high popularity of radio shows. There was no actual doll featured. The fashions of the era were the stars and several different manufacturer's dolls modeled.
Unfortunately the event coincided with our move and I was not able to go. I did purchase some of the little prop souvenirs. The radio is still available on Sandra's website. 
Click on the link to read about the planning and creation of the event. Sandra also has two sales pages where you can admire and purchase the remaining fashions and several other items from past events.

I'm a sucker for props and these are a wonderful addition to my ever growing collection.

Some of my favorite fashions are seen in the photos below:

Photo by Jeff Lega

Photo by Jeff Lega

Photo by Jeff Lega

Photo by Jeff Lega

Photo by Mike Basala

You can see many more fashions and read about the wonderful activities the conventioneers took part in by going to Sandra's blog.

At Last - Photos

The camera is unpacked but the lights are not. I'm not quite sure where they are as there are still about 200 closed boxes. Sigh.

Happy Birthday to Gene Marshall's Dad

Ernesto Padro-Campos gathered Gene and friends to wish Mel Odom a Very Happy Birthday.

Photo by Ernesto Padro-Campos

Caption This!

This photo was posted by a collector on Prego. I do not know it's source and I would be afraid to find out.
Anyone care to comment or caption this?

Superdoll Abbe Lane on Sale Tomorrow

Marl announced today that "Wolf Whistles,"  a new creation from the makers of Sybarite dolls, will be available exclusively at marlbe.com tomorrow, September 1 at Noon, Eastern Time.

Here is the text of the announcement:

ABBE LANE from Superdoll!!

HERE SHE IS!  THE FABULOUS ABBE LANE!
Ruby clone: #1102 or #1103, sunkissed skintone!

FIRST OF THE ABBE LANE COLLECTION™ "WOLF WHISTLES™"
A leopard never changes her spots… why would she when she looks this fabulous?!   The divine Abbe looks cool and refreshed for her impromptu beach front press call. 'who called the press? Indeed!'   Simply side parted wig in a twisted updo, matching leopard corseted swimsuit, chiffon waist slashed wrap and leopard stilettos! Yes! Stiletto heels on the beach!  Course weave hessian beach bag with chain straps and divine hand embroidered detailing.  Includes doll stand and applied eyelashes. Please note: this doll comes in 2 face sculpts. She will have either a closed or open mouth! LE 50 each

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I prefer the closed mouth, but I would have to see her in person as it is hard to tell from the pictures. I read that the Abbe doll does not use the current Sybarite body.

I am perplexed as to why there are still nearly 40 Neurotica Sybarites remaining. (No it doesn't say that on the website but there is a way to figure it out.) I love mine. She is gorgeous. Her fashions is stunning. Her face is divine. Perhaps people were put off by the tattoos or the unusual hairstyle or the high price of $820. (EEK) I'm thrilled to have mine.

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It was a very busy week in the 16" fashion doll world. Today Ajuma went on sale. I scored one. How could I resist? She is just magnificent. 

Look for me in the Poor House but at least I will have my dolls.