Doll

A Work of Art

2011-02-19T14:45:00.000-08:00

These two drawings were sent to me by a very talented artist customer of mine. Aren't they great! And, they're my two favorite subjects; boudoir dolls and Valentino! Thanks, Janet!

Hey! You Look Just Like.......

2011-02-17T20:23:00.000-08:00

I found this photo of Kathlyn Williams on eBay (click here to view auction) , and I instantly thought of Linda's French Rosalinde. Don't they look alike?

The little man

2011-02-17T09:51:00.000-08:00

Here is the little man I have been telling you about in my last few posts.

It was made as a custom order, which I had created from photos (in case you were wondering where I got the idea to create this character and those dogs).

I love to do custom items from time to time. It allows me to take a short break from my own creation and concentrate very intensely on something else, trying to translate a real person and his or her personality into the doll language. It forces me to search for materials I don't usually use and explore techniques I wouldn't otherwise try.

RestoreDoll.Com Not Closing as Planned

2011-02-16T22:52:00.000-08:00

A letter was sent out tonight to all RestoreDoll.Com customers by owner, Kathy Gray. She will not be retiring along with the business as her niece is going to pick up the reins and run the operation. Kathy will be semi-retired and continue to answer email and discuss doll restoration with customers.
The current 30% discount will continue. Kathy also announced that they will be introducing 24 new colors of Katsilk Saran this year. New paint colors will be added as well.

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2011-02-16T19:18:00.001-08:00

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GrePoir

2011-02-16T16:32:00.000-08:00

Sue sent me this photo of her GrePoir and wrote "We know from Coleman's [Coleman's Doll Encyclopedia] that Eugenie Poir of Paris did not appear in the directories but produced the line of dolls under the direction of I. Alvin Grey of New York from 1927-30. We know from tags that appear on the doll she belonged to the group called The French Dollmakers(1925-30 and later) of New York and the Gre-Poir became part of the company. We know so little about this group?French or US made?"

This GrePoir is tagged. What I found interesting is her tag had a handwritten name "Gloria" on it. Was it the manufacturer's name for the doll? Looks that way, but?

This GrePoir needs TLC. Luckily, her head, arms and legs are in good shape. Her torso (not shown) needs repair. Her straw stuffing is exposed.

GrePoir made smokers and musical boudoir dolls. Fantastic!

I, Yi, Yi, Yi (I Like You Very Much)

2011-02-15T19:40:00.000-08:00

These three dolls were made in Brazil by makers Holzer & Cia and Joao Perotti.

Joao Perotti

Tagged Holzer & Cia

LET'S PLAY A GAME WITH TONNER'S GUYS!

2011-02-15T19:28:00.000-08:00

I was looking at Tonner's new and recent male sculpts and I went back to 2006. It was around the time or shortly after the appearance of the Harry Potter line that Tonner began introducing different adult males to the line. Since then we've seen new male sculpts on a regular basis. Many of them are licensed characters. Until tonight I didn't realize how many male dolls have come out of the TDC.

Just this new season alone, besides Hogyo Yoshio, whose dressed doll version was pictured in yesterday's blog post, we now have Stefan Salvatore, a dressed character figure from the Vampire Diaries. In The Vampire Diaries, Stefan has the ability to influence people's memories with his mind. His eyes are incredibly intense and the facial screening looks hand-painted.
(To me they're dolls, not character figures.)

Paul Wesley/Stefan Salvatore Head Sculpt and 17" Matt O'Neill™ Body; Brown Eyes w/ Brunette Wigged Hair and Cameo Skintone

STEFAN SALVATORE

DRESSED TONNER CHARACTER FIGURE™ LE1000 $159.99

Stefan's brother (?) Damon Salvatore below, has already debuted but hasn't shipped yet. I think he is a great looking doll....oops, character figure.

Ian Somerhalder/Damon Salvatore Head Sculpt; 17" Matt O'Neill™ Body; Blue Eyes; Brunette Wigged Hair; Cameo Skintone.

DAMON SALVATORE™

DRESSED TONNER CHARACTER FIGURE™ LE1000 $159.99

There is a basic Hogyo Yoshio in the new Freedom for Fashion line.

Basic Yoshio comes wearing an essential knit t-shirt and fully-lined knit boxers."NEW" Japanese Male Head Sculpt and 17" Matt O'Neill™ Body; Brown Eyes w/ Black Hair and Cameo Skintone LE500 $89.99

From the Harry Potter line, Professor Dumbledore with the Richard Harris (likeness) Albus Dumbledore head sculpt and Lucius Malfoy with the Jason Isaacs sculpt (likeness) are incredibly interesting sculpts and would make great basics if only the licensing would allow.

Professor Dumbledore

Lucius Malfoy

Professor Snape sculpted in the likeness of Alan Rickman.

Voldemort is not under consideration as a handsome adult male at this time.

We have a winner!

Congratulations to Laura/LA for her winning entry. Timestamp: Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 11:20 PM

Runner Up

Milady Blue. Timestamp: Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 11:31 PM

Here are the answers:

Men of Tonner Game
1. Tenth Doctor - Dr. Who (Likeness of David Tennant)
2. Aquaman - DC Stars
3. Lord Asriel Northbound - Golden Compass (Likeness of Daniel Craig)
4. Batman - DC Stars
5. Captain Jack Sparrow - Pirates of the Caribbean line, (likeness of Johnny Depp)
6. Torchwood Capt. Jack Harkness (likeness of John Barrowman)
7. Twilight Edward Cullen Distant Devotion
8. Dick Tracy
9. Green Lantern – Hal Jordan
10. Jacob Black - Twilight line, (likeness Taylor Lautner)
11. James - Twilight line, (likeness Cam Gigandet)
12. Jayne Cobb - Firefly line, (likeness Adam Baldwin sculpt)
13. Jonah Hex - Jonah Hex line, (likeness Josh Brolin)
14. Jeremy Voss– Tyler Who?
15. Laurent - Twlight line, (likeness Edi Gathegi sculpt)
16. Lee Scoresby - Golden Compass line, (likeness Sam Elliott)
17. Captain Malcolm Reynolds - Firefly line, (likeness Nathan Fillion)
18. Maxwell Smart - Get Smart line, (likeness Steve Carell sculpt)
19. Perseus - Clash of the Titans line,( likeness Sam Worthington )
20. Prince Dastan - Prince of Persia line,(likeness Jake Gyllenhaal)
21. Rhett Butler - Gone With the Wind
22. Ultra Basic Simon Chase - original sculpt
23. Superman - original sculpt
24. Ultra Basic Matt Tan with long blonde hair
25. Ultra Basic Russell Williams
26. Ultra Basic Russell Williams - #2
27. Will Turner - Pirates of the Caribbean, (likeness Orlando Bloom )
28. Lord Asriel at Oxford - Golden Compass (Likeness Daniel Craig)
29. Simon Chase in Tuxedo
30. Ultra Basic Matt O'Neil
31. Bonus question
Shared Sculpt: SEAN
The Gift ( Gianetto); University Cool; Re-imagined Star Crossed Romeo
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Winner : Laura/LA February 15 11:20 PM
2nd Place: Milady Blue Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 11:31 PM

Others:
Baris; Nicole; savyuser1217; Stacy in IL; T & J Smith ; Sue Townson ; toyblahg;

Let's play a game.

The first person to correctly identify the character/sculpt/name of the doll in every picture below wins. For example: if the character were Tyler Wentworth, we'd need the actual name of the doll. If the character were Ava Gardner, you would need to tell us which Ava it is. (If you find Tyler or Ava in the following list, call your eye doctor immediately.) Spelling does not count unless 99% of the letters are wrong and/or missing.
Winner gets fame and glory and the 2010 rhinestone encrusted 10th Anniversary Tyler Wentworth pin. It's really a beauty.
Please number the guesses in the same order as the pictures and submit them via email in list form. (You will find my email address on my profile page and on every Nigerian computer in the world.)

In the case of a tie, the time stamp on the submission wins. The later submission/s will get fame, no fortune.

Please don't post identifying names for these characters until the game is over. If you do post a comment and name the characters, I won't be posting your comment until Friday.

Game ends Friday at Noon EST - aka New York time.

Bonus Question: Name the sculpt the following 3 dolls share and provide each dolls' specific name.

31.

Smokers

2011-02-15T15:11:00.000-08:00

This smoker is German-made by Steiner or Gerling. I get them confused. Maybe, somebody can let me know which maker it is.

I still have not found any ads to confirm the claim that these dolls, nicknamed by collectors as Cubebs, were used to promote cigarettes, particularly Cubeb cigarettes. I have, however, found evidence that these dolls were used as props in numerous movies. Should they then be renamed "Silver Screen" dolls? I have seen them referred to other names in old ads. I have blogged on this before.

These smokers have composition flanged heads and are referred to by collectors as Anita (after the one doll company Anita Novelty) or Anita-types. The doll on the left is also referred to a a Lobby Doll. Dolls like this have been found with the name of a hotel on their felt collar.

Wax Over Half Dolls

2011-02-15T14:49:00.000-08:00

These half dolls are chalk or composition, covered with wax. Gorgeous!

Beautiful Brides

2011-02-15T14:44:00.000-08:00

I am not familiar with these figures, however, Lynda sent me these photos and told me "they are mannequin bride dolls or counter-top mannequins used to model wedding dresses in bridal shops in the 1940s."

An Unfortunate Resemblance?

2011-02-15T06:58:00.000-08:00

I see an unfortunate resemblance.

Luxurious Antoinette

Iracebeth The Red Queen

Toy Fair 2011 Picture Links

2011-02-14T17:18:00.000-08:00

https://picasaweb.google.com/BarbieZania/ToyFair2011# (Barbie 295 images)

Picture by Carolynn R Whitford: Van Gogh Barbie

http://www.dollattic.com/hotgossip.htm (Front page of Sandi Holder's Doll Attic site has a bunch of fabulous photos by Michael Williams.)
For example:

Why Can't All Men Be Like Ken?

2011-02-14T14:00:00.000-08:00

If you are of the mind, you can go to BC.Com and purchase this t-shirt for $18.

And if you are really looking for the answers to the question I have a few suggestions.

He's plastic.

He's always silent.

He's already got a girlfriend.

He's on the small side.

He doesn't age.

He often looks dorky.

He's very limited in his movements.

He doesn't have the usual body parts men have.

He doesn't seem to have an income.

He's fond of living in boxes.

He never eats.

________

Or...you can purchase this set for $5. today and celebrate that Barbie and Ken are back together (at last.)

Now we'll never get a Palm Beach Sugar Daddy.

Man with two dogs

2011-02-14T13:01:00.000-08:00

Finally, I can show you more of the custom-made little doll with two tiny dogs that I have been busy making during the last two weeks.

I will begin with the back.

Scarf

Jacket and small bag.

The dogs, and the front is coming up on the next post.

Tonner 2011 Toy Fair Release

2011-02-14T12:40:00.000-08:00

Today Tonner released the images and information on their 2011 Toy Fair products. I applaud the Tonner Doll Company for their extensive line-up which introduces new lines and enhances existing ones.
Everything underlined is a link.
Antoinette
There's no shortage of fabric here. Lots of layers, ruffles, more layers and mermaid hems.

Sweeping LE150 $249.99; Bold LE150 $199.99; Luxurious LE150 $219.99; Picturesque LE150 $209.99

Freedom for Fashion.
New Japanese sculpts. Female dolls have the 16 inch Antoinette body with Cameo skintone and males have the 17 inch Matt O'Neill body and Cameo Skintone. All dolls have brown eyes and black hair.
There are two basic dolls, two dressed dolls and three separate outfits. I am just showing the dressed dolls here.
Wonderful and inspired new line. I love the dressed dolls - both of them.

Sori Aiko LE500 $189.99

Hogyo Yoshio LE500 $199.99

Theatre de la Mode
I am thrilled to bits that this line is back. One dressed doll whose fashion inspiration is waiting to be discovered opens today. She has a new "Fashion" head sculpt on the Antoinette body blue eyes, blonde hair and Cameo skintone. I am going to have to order her although the price is quite high. Sigh.


Noir #99 LE300 $249.99

Twilight
Jasper Hale, Alice Cullen's boyfriend...he's the one who tried to 'eat' Bella when she visited their home.
Excellent resemblance. Jackson Rathbone/Jasper Hale Head Sculpt and 17" Matt O'Neill™ Body; Umber Eyes w/ Blended Hair and Cameo Skintone.

Jasper Hale LE1000 $1149.99

Tyler Wentworth
Two dressed Tylers with the original Tyler head sculpt and one dressed Sydney. All are on the 16" Tyler BW body. Signature Statement is a name and color take off on the Signature Style Tylers of the past who wore white blouses and black pants or skirts. This one is beautiful! Fire Opal is a knockout with that fabulous wig and eye candy gown. Sydney's makeup seems to be a blast from the past with the eyeliner top and bottom and lighter lips - 1970's style.

Signature Statement Tyler Wentworth LE300 $199.99

Fire Opal Tyler Wentworth LE300 $224.99

So Sleek Sydney Chase LE300 $199.99

The other lines that have new additions are American Models, DC Stars, Disney Princess Collection, Harry Potter, It's A Small World and The Vampire Diaries. This is a link to the index.

Happy Valentine's Day Sale from Maddie's Dolls

2011-02-14T11:57:00.000-08:00

Maddie's Dolls & More of Canada is offering this Barbie-Ken set for free with a purchase of $50 Cdn or more. There are other items on sale as well.

...I don't know. I think I'd rather have Ken's balls.

Seriously! When will Mattel pull this item?

Valentine - Maurice Chevalier, Desi Arnaz & Little Ricky

2011-02-14T06:17:00.000-08:00

Looking for Valentine songs, I found this one from the 1950's with Maurice Chevalier and Desi Arnaz.....and "Little Ricky" (who steals the show).

Happy Valentine's Day, Everyone!

2011-02-14T06:13:00.000-08:00

I wish everyone the bestest Valentine's Day! Just remember that Jesus loves you SO much. See the verse of the day on this blog! (John 13: 34-45) Show someone you love them today!

My Funny Valentine

2011-02-14T06:05:00.000-08:00

Sue Carol

Making Tonner Full Body Hangers Function Properly

2011-02-13T18:31:00.000-08:00

This article and it's accompanying images was written by Miriam Shepard of Chevy Chase, MD who has granted permission for it's reprint.

Why in the world did Tonner design hangers for his wardrobe trunks that do not function for 90% of the clothing he makes? I love the look of the plexiglass body hangers but the shoulders won't hold the clothing in place so I figured out a way to make clear plastic shoulders for the hangers that make them work and aren't an eyesore. I wish Tonner would take up my idea and make these himself with cute little TW insignias to fit his hangers. Dream on Miriam.

You will need:
Strong scissors
An Exacto knife or cutting blade
Paper to make a pattern.
One clear plastic boxes that UB Tylers come in or similar flexible plastic. Cut it up along the fold lines.
Here are pics of the pattern and of the clear plastic shoulders
From paper cut a rectangle that is 2 inches wide by 3-5/8 inches tall. Fold it in half lengthwise. Trim the corners on two sides as shown in the picture above.
Use your paper pattern as a guide to cut your plastic. I find it is easiest to first cut the plastic box into panels and then cut them into 3- 5/8 inch sections and then fold the sections lengthwise and trim to 1 inch folded.

Finally, trim the "shoulders".

After folding and trimming the plastic, use the Xacto knife to cut through the fold so that the body hanger will slip through and the plastic shoulders slide down in place on the "shoulders of the hanger.

This is a dress falling off the Tonner hanger. Boo!

Finally, the dress is hanging on the new shoulders which look good with the plexiglass hanger.

Mattel Barbie at NY Toyfair 2011 by Michael Williams

2011-02-13T16:00:00.000-08:00

Here is a link to Michael William's fabulous photos from 2011 NY Toyfair's Mattel Displays.

Photo By Michael Williams/mawphoto.com

Click here for more.

Marie Prevost with Her Boudoir Doll

2011-02-12T18:11:00.000-08:00

Marie Prevost poses with her gorgeous French boudoir doll!

Boudoir Dolls in Film "The Broadway Melody" 1929

2011-02-12T18:05:00.000-08:00

Always looking for boudoir dolls in film, The 1929 movie "The Broadway Melody" stars Bessie Love and Charles King. In addition to a boudoir doll, Bessie's dressing table has a large carnival prize Cupie Doll-like figure and a half doll powder puff.

I blogged about this movie last month. See Broadway Melody post made January 15, 2011.

Happy Hunting!

2011-02-12T14:19:00.000-08:00

I refer to these French boudoir dolls as "Sparkle" dolls (see my previous blog posts from 2009/2010). They have molded hair with sparkles in it, and a molded torso that may have "France" or "Made in France" stamped or embossed in back, along the waist area. Their shoes are part of the leg mold, and the shoes have the same sparkles on them. The arms are strung. The rest is cloth, and it appears their original costumes were made of silk.

Like a lot of boudoir dolls, they get altered sometime during their 85-year existence; some more so than others. There is one of these dolls in the eBay world that has a wig glued on it (say it ain't so!). Her arms were cut at the elbow and cloth replacements were made so now she doesn't have strung arms, her legs look replaced with French legs, but not the kind she normally would have, and her face looks repainted. But, despite this "disguise," her telltale molded torso gave her away! "(Now, go see if you can't find her)........Ha!