Doll Collection Auction April 15, 2015 Westhampton, NJ

Take a look at this auction catalog. It contains many wonderful vintage dolls, doll houses, bears, modern dolls and artist creations. I have no idea why there are cat pictures in the catalog.

After a brief look, I have decided that this is my favorite:

 AN EXQUISITE MINIATURE ARTIST FASHION, 7 1/2”

BISQUE & CLOTH; JEWELRY IS SET WITH REAL DIAMONDS, RUBIES & CRYSTALS.

Link to Catalog:  http://sweetbriarauctions.com/cat/apr.pdf

Super Lashes Minimized

I've redressed Bombshell and trimmed her lashes. She's gorgeous! The painted lowers could use improvement but, for now, they stay.

She is wearing a gown from Tonner's Dick Tracy line, called "True to Your Heart." It was available as an outfit only. (2008) The character figure, Tess Trueheart, was never available as shown.

Tonner's Bombshell - Supergirl

Of course I needed another doll. Silly question.

We picked up "Bombshell Supergirl" from my dealer this morning and she doesn't disappoint! This doll is gorgeous. I purchased her for the love of the sculpt so the costume is going to be sold.

These are iPhone photos shot on my kitchen table.

 Is there something strange about the S on her belt? 

 She's got a nice curly, well-gelled hairstyle that will stand up to redressing.

 The applied eyelashes are strange. Usually I have to push lashes upward so they don't cover a doll's eyes. In this case, they were applied so they touch her brow. I'll have to fix them.

 I do have an issue with these gauntlets. There's nothing wrong with the fit but the part where the hands come out have unfinished edges. Sure it adds manufacturing time to finish edges but this is not OK. They're a bit frayed already and will continue to fray if handled. I'd advise any collector to use a product like Fray Check to seal the edges. I keep it handy all the time in my sewing room. Don't squeeze it directly onto the fabric. Put a few drops on a non-porous dish and dip your fingertip into it. Use your fingertip to skim the edges of the fabric with the product. It dries clear but if you glop it on, the results will not be good.

 The "fit" body is the same as Tyler's but with shapely arms. She'll be able to wear all of Tyler's fashions.

I've been in love with my first Supergirl, "Phantom Zone," (Tonner Doll Exclusive at San Diego Comicon, 2008) from the day I got her and I just could not pass up this new one who uses the same sculpt.

Phantom Zone Supergirl

Supergirl dressed dolls (not separate outfits) Tonner Doll has produced. The following are Tonner's photos.

13"

Deluxe

Phantom Zone

Supergirl 52

DC Stars 2007

 There's also Kara of Krypton who is Supergirl. (Kara Zor-El)