http://shop.ebay.com/ovaz2010/m.html
1/26/2011
Ovaz Designs for Sybarite Doll
My friend Osvaldo Vasquez, aka OVAZ, is showing and selling his new designs for the Sybarite body. Here are pictures of his work and a link to his auctions on eBay. Some items may already have been sold.
http://shop.ebay.com/ovaz2010/m.html
http://shop.ebay.com/ovaz2010/m.html
Basic Diane Evans from Tonner Doll
To my readers who have written wondering where I disappeared to...thank you for your concern. January is a pretty quiet month in doll world as manufacturers are preparing to unveil their new goodies at IDEX and Toy Fair. I was on vacation this past week. There's nothing like coming back home to a pile of doll boxes on the dining room table. That was fun!
Diane Evans is a gorgeous new doll in an adorable polka dot bathing suit. She has Friday Foster's head sculpt, brown eyes and raven hair. Her skintone is called Honey. She will be available late February at Tonner Direct in a limited edition of 500 for $109.99. Pricey for a basic doll, isn't it? Some are already available for purchase; others are to reserve.
More basics from the same line of dolls:
"The alluring chewing gum heiress struts her stuff in a scintillating velvet dress with soft chiffon shirring, smartly accessorized with pointed-toe pumps, rhinestone earrings, necklace and bracelet." This doll has the 17" high-heeled female athletic body, brown eyes with blonde hair and bloom skintone. LE300. $209.99
Diane Evans is a gorgeous new doll in an adorable polka dot bathing suit. She has Friday Foster's head sculpt, brown eyes and raven hair. Her skintone is called Honey. She will be available late February at Tonner Direct in a limited edition of 500 for $109.99. Pricey for a basic doll, isn't it? Some are already available for purchase; others are to reserve.
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| 2011 Anne Harper Wigged Basic, $109.99 LE500, Green Eyes, Raven Wigged Hair, Bloom Skintone |
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| 2011 Patricia Holt Wigged Basic, $109.99 LE500 Green Eyes, Brunette Wigged Hair, Cameo Skintone. |
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| Dressed Doll: Ann Harper Head Sculpt, Brown Eyes, Bloom Skintone. LE250 $174.99 |
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| Dressed Doll: "Bye-Bye Baby" DeeAnna Denton |
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The Alice in Wonderland line continues to grow with the addition of Alice in depicted in wonderful costumes from various scenes of the movie. Here is the text from the Tonner Direct site: "The apprehensive Alice masquerades herself as UM FROM UMBRIDGE, to protect herself from the malicious Red Queen. This meticulously detailed costume consists of an extravagant dress with layered tiers of tulle and custom printed chiffon overlay. Her arm is bandaged with a matching ribbon trimmed wrap, while her slender waist is wrapped in a tasseled belt. Pantyhose and shoes also included.
Mia Wasikowska Head Sculpt and 22" American Model™ Body; Brown Eyes w/ Blonde Hair and Pale Skintone." LE250 $299.99
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Find out about the upcoming Tonner convention:
https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=915667
https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=915667
1/20/2011
Last Few Hours to Sign Up for W Club 2011
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1/19/2011
Note From Mel Odom
Those who were members of the extinct Gene Marshall W Club were sent an email from Mel Odom. I have reproduced it here:
This is Mel, getting back in touch with you gals and guys. Integrity is being kind enough to post this for me. Confession time! I fully intended to continue blogging after Gene's retirement, but I have continually come up with reasons and/or excuses not to. The technical challenge was the problem at the beginning. It's trickier than you think (I found). After dragging my heels, writing things and not posting them and all sorts of avoidance measures, I think, maybe, I have a solution.
I'm inviting you all to become my friends on Facebook. I have been able to post all kinds of interesting things on my FB page recently like a lovely 1986 interview with Gene Tierney filmed on the French Riviera. She's dressed in a lovely pink Chanel suit and speaking flawless French and it's great to see her looking happy and together at that point in her life. Also, I posted a very clever and beautifully filmed Christmas greeting that my convention buddy Steve Hayes shot this past holiday season. Plus, I have music I that love, personal videos and photos of my cat and me and Charlie and Marsha and my drawings and paintings. You get the picture; I have a lot of stuff that I think you might enjoy. And you can see it whenever you want to by just clicking on my page http://www.facebook.com/people/Mel-Odom/1377156561
So, ask me to be your friend on FaceBook and just write "Gene Marshall" as your message and I'll friend you immediately. And you can start sharing with me. You can post responses as well. Think of the POWER!! So join me; I'll be thrilled to have you as friends.
Happy NewYear kids!
And play nice.
mel
This is Mel, getting back in touch with you gals and guys. Integrity is being kind enough to post this for me. Confession time! I fully intended to continue blogging after Gene's retirement, but I have continually come up with reasons and/or excuses not to. The technical challenge was the problem at the beginning. It's trickier than you think (I found). After dragging my heels, writing things and not posting them and all sorts of avoidance measures, I think, maybe, I have a solution.
I'm inviting you all to become my friends on Facebook. I have been able to post all kinds of interesting things on my FB page recently like a lovely 1986 interview with Gene Tierney filmed on the French Riviera. She's dressed in a lovely pink Chanel suit and speaking flawless French and it's great to see her looking happy and together at that point in her life. Also, I posted a very clever and beautifully filmed Christmas greeting that my convention buddy Steve Hayes shot this past holiday season. Plus, I have music I that love, personal videos and photos of my cat and me and Charlie and Marsha and my drawings and paintings. You get the picture; I have a lot of stuff that I think you might enjoy. And you can see it whenever you want to by just clicking on my page http://www.facebook.com/people/Mel-Odom/1377156561
So, ask me to be your friend on FaceBook and just write "Gene Marshall" as your message and I'll friend you immediately. And you can start sharing with me. You can post responses as well. Think of the POWER!! So join me; I'll be thrilled to have you as friends.
Happy NewYear kids!
And play nice.
mel
Ruby Wanted to Say Hello
Ruby got to wear a new outfit today. It's a hand knit romper with a pewter button. It's so adorable. She's got her red leather Boneka shoes on. The hat is from a Barbie set.
Ruby is a tiny resin BJD from FairyLand Dolls. She's one of the PukiPukis.
Ruby is a tiny resin BJD from FairyLand Dolls. She's one of the PukiPukis.
Tonner Virtual Factory Sale - Flex Those Fingertips!
The link below will take you to the Tonner Virtual sale. Expect a crowd which will create a slow-moving experience and delays. But it can be fun just to look around.
1/15/2011
Monster High Furniture
Draculaura Jewelry Box Coffin
Several crappy pieces of plastic - a waste of money. Make your own bed and use the money to buy another doll.
Make sure you follow the directions when you attach the top and bottom to the support posts. If you don't press hard and firm, it will not stay together.
Frankie Stein Mirror Bed
The boy dolls do not fit on this "bed." It barely stays balanced when the doll is on. Very dumb.
You may spend more time assembling this piece of junk than you will playing with it. They overdid it will 'cuteness' and color. The monster-ness doesn't translate well to furniture.
High school related items would be far more appropriate for this line of dolls. Desks, books, a classroom perhaps, science experiments...
Several crappy pieces of plastic - a waste of money. Make your own bed and use the money to buy another doll.
Make sure you follow the directions when you attach the top and bottom to the support posts. If you don't press hard and firm, it will not stay together.
Frankie Stein Mirror Bed
The boy dolls do not fit on this "bed." It barely stays balanced when the doll is on. Very dumb.
High school related items would be far more appropriate for this line of dolls. Desks, books, a classroom perhaps, science experiments...
Carol Roth Markets Her New Book and Doll to the W Club
Carol Roth, aka CJ, is the owner of and her company operates the W Club. The book is called The Entrepreneur Equation. There is a post on the W Club board which explains what the book is about. (Hint: it's not dolls.)
According to the post, the doll was created for the press
and Carol has set aside several (?) hundred for Club members. In order to get the doll you have to buy 6 books at $25. each. If you live in the States, that amounts to $150 plus $13 shipping. Outside of the USA, shipping is $40. and you don't get the books at all, just the doll - except in Canada.
Why?
"Because of the outsourced fulfillment for this particular project, we are unable to send books outside of Canada and the US through our provider." In English that means that the company (provider/outsourcer) that is doing the shipping for them doesn't ship overseas.
The doll uses the Anja sculpt and is on a Nu.Face body. She is dressed in a simple black sheath and comes with pink heels, a black handbag and a miniature version of the book.
It's a cute doll.
The W Club is a business.
According to the post, the doll was created for the press
Why?
"Because of the outsourced fulfillment for this particular project, we are unable to send books outside of Canada and the US through our provider." In English that means that the company (provider/outsourcer) that is doing the shipping for them doesn't ship overseas.
I've just gotten
an entire business lesson
trying to
disambiguate.
The doll uses the Anja sculpt and is on a Nu.Face body. She is dressed in a simple black sheath and comes with pink heels, a black handbag and a miniature version of the book.
The W Club is a business.
1/13/2011
Tonner's Artemis of Bana Mighdall ~ Redressed
13" Artemis of Bana Mighdall LE200, the New York Comic Con exclusive, showed up as a birthday gift a few weeks ago. My son attended that event back in September 2010, purchased her for me and managed to keep it a secret all that time!
I just can't abide the shape of her head; she's got this gigantic, manly chin. But...not being one to abandon all hope immediately, I purchased two fashions for her.
In this picture she is wearing "Summer Avenue." It's a new Tonner Wardrobe item for the 13" dolls. The doll shown wearing it looks great and I hope to do something with Artemis to make her hair softer and perhaps that will soften the shape of her face.
My doll looks like a schlump compared to the promo photo. The outfit is adorable and fits very well. I have added a La Boutique LV handbag with matching scarf. I must get rid of those handlebars.
It was very cold today but the light was good so I grabbed the point & shoot and another newcomer to the team, "Vice" Cissy. This is one of the three 21" Cissy dolls that was designed by Jason Wu for the Madame Alexander Doll Company.
Not exactly a doll for all tastes, she is quite dramatic and sophisticated. Her facial screening is harder than most earlier Cissy dolls. Although in the last few years, there have been some Cissy's with over-the-top makeup.
She is my sixth Cissy. If I got any more I'd have to build them their own house.
Devon got another chance to shine today. She came out on the snowy deck dressed in a Tonner Death by Fashion outfit. It's a great color for her.
Same outfit in this picture only it was taken indoors with artificial light.
This is my favorite so far. Stay tuned!
I just can't abide the shape of her head; she's got this gigantic, manly chin. But...not being one to abandon all hope immediately, I purchased two fashions for her.
In this picture she is wearing "Summer Avenue." It's a new Tonner Wardrobe item for the 13" dolls. The doll shown wearing it looks great and I hope to do something with Artemis to make her hair softer and perhaps that will soften the shape of her face.
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| Image Property of Tonner Doll Co. |
It was very cold today but the light was good so I grabbed the point & shoot and another newcomer to the team, "Vice" Cissy. This is one of the three 21" Cissy dolls that was designed by Jason Wu for the Madame Alexander Doll Company.
Not exactly a doll for all tastes, she is quite dramatic and sophisticated. Her facial screening is harder than most earlier Cissy dolls. Although in the last few years, there have been some Cissy's with over-the-top makeup.
She is my sixth Cissy. If I got any more I'd have to build them their own house.
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| Ultrasuede dog with Swarovski crystal collar. |
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| Gloves with fingers! |
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| Jason Style! |
1/12/2011
Pretty Doll Pictures
I've been crazy busy these last few weeks with new dolls and doll clothes. I finally photographed the Misaki I purchased during the convention in Pittsburgh more than 2 months ago. She is Red Rabbit and I wanted her from the first time I saw her. I sold my entire Misaki collection about three years ago. She is the only one living here.
She is sitting on a little shelf with one of my computer speakers. I am happy to finally have her.
The Evangeline Ghastly stuff keeps flowing in. As of today I have acquired three dressed dolls, nine complete fashions, several separates and accessories such as hats and shoes, wigs and Bella. I have never gone so gaga over a doll. I am quite sure that part of this is my desire to go in a different direction with my collecting.
Aren't they gorgeous? The first and third EG's are wigged. I wish they were all wigged dolls. It's so much more fun to be able to change their appearance.
I have been buying clothing for my 16" dolls and filling in here and there. The big girls are getting lots of attention and they look fabulous. I stare at Devon a lot. She is so gorgeous. I'm a little afraid to touch her. I've got lots of stuff for her to try. Right now she is in one of the Tonner Death by Fashion dresses and I just stare at her. I will take a picture....after I finish staring. I haven't even posted a picture of her in this blog yet. Here she is in Bijou's gown and necklace. The wig is AG Eclectic's (I think.)
These pictures of Devon were taken with a point and shoot camera.
(That's an excuse. Haha)
I am having problems with my camera and lighting. My pictures are coming out off color and it may be due to my older strobes. I readjusted the settings inside the camera but I'm not satisfied. I have to do way too much post-processing color adjustment.
The Evangeline Ghastly stuff keeps flowing in. As of today I have acquired three dressed dolls, nine complete fashions, several separates and accessories such as hats and shoes, wigs and Bella. I have never gone so gaga over a doll. I am quite sure that part of this is my desire to go in a different direction with my collecting.
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| A Tangled Web in A Windy Evening coat. |
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| Waiting for Mortimer with Bella. |
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| Everlasting Evangeline in her own outfit with Joe Tai jewelry. |
I have been buying clothing for my 16" dolls and filling in here and there. The big girls are getting lots of attention and they look fabulous. I stare at Devon a lot. She is so gorgeous. I'm a little afraid to touch her. I've got lots of stuff for her to try. Right now she is in one of the Tonner Death by Fashion dresses and I just stare at her. I will take a picture....after I finish staring. I haven't even posted a picture of her in this blog yet. Here she is in Bijou's gown and necklace. The wig is AG Eclectic's (I think.)
These pictures of Devon were taken with a point and shoot camera.
(That's an excuse. Haha)
The next two were taken in the studio.
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| Original Wig by Pattart |
I am having problems with my camera and lighting. My pictures are coming out off color and it may be due to my older strobes. I readjusted the settings inside the camera but I'm not satisfied. I have to do way too much post-processing color adjustment.
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