Here is a photo of my ten favorite Black dolls and action figures as of today. Tomorrow, I might choose an entirely different set. Maybe. Maybe not. At first, this list was to have ten dolls AND ten action figures, but I pushed myself further. Come on. Try for ten including BOTH. And so we have these choices ...
from left to right:
Vanessa from the Get Set Dolls
One of my first "real Black" doll faces. Love her masses of curly black-brown hair. Doctor V.
Martha Jones from Doctor Who (Character Options)
Another "girlfriend." She left Britain (Wales?) and aliens to stay in East Philly. Yay, Martha! And you don't have to chase after that aloof but goofy-adorable Doctor. Unrequited love seems like a dreadful disease.
(behind Martha; with braids) Tyr from Andromeda (Bbi)
Cutie. Love the dreads on him - Black Samson, hey? Soulful eyes, too. Needs his poor leg fixed, too.
(seated) Wiz from X-Boy (Dragon)
Another cutie. Sigh. He actually sat still long enough for someone to put all those knots in his hair.
(kneeling) T.J. from Dynamite Girls (Integrity Toys)
What can I say? She has more attitude than the others. The Eternal Pout. And don't touch her ponytail!
(seated) Tee Hee from James Bond’s Live and Let Die (Sideshow Toys)
You have to love a guy brave enough to try and pull T.J.'s ponytail. Sigh. I love his amiable but slightly deranged look.
Power Team figure (M&C Toys)
He reminds me of an uncle - one of my uncles. This 1:6 scale guy is cooler though, lol.
(seated) Ryan Whittaker from Final Fantasy (ToyFare Exclusive)
Sigh. Sooo cute. Still need to fix his poor leg.
Go for Red Barbie (Mattel)
What a woman. Check her poise and her pose. She rules this world, no doubt about that.
Uh oh … there are nine figures there. I missed one. Actually, I could NOT decide on the tenth doll or action figure. Should I choose one of my two hunky Hot Toys guys? Another Power Team guy? My Slumber Party Skipper? Opal or Emerald? Valerie of the Pussycats. Decisions, decisions ...
What about YOU? What Black dolls and/or action figures do you favor? If you share your list from your blog, I'll submit a post so that more of us can view them.
4 comments:
Today my favorites are as follows: Darius Reid (FR), Top Model Nikki, Barbie Basic 1.5 Chaundra, AA Denim Basic #17, So In Style Grace, Colette (which I don't have).
That makes six. The other four are all little kids. S.I.S. Julian, and Zahara (the newest one) are two of them. I will leave the last two spots open, because I can't choose from the remaining kids.
Thanks for sharing your list, Vanessa! I would love to - eventually - add AA Denim Basic #17, BB 1.5, and Julian to my collection. Eh, someday ;-D
BTW, I have replaced the first photo I had for my 9 dolls. The new photo won't win awards, but it is a little clearer. Especially the Go for Red Barbie ....
Most of the Targets in my area have the old Basics on sale for $17.99. Not a big savings, but every penny counts. I've seen Chaundra 1.5 in a couple of Targets. Might be worth checking out in your area. I was tempted to get her again, because I like her so much, but that would be crazy. Too many other dolls to buy.
Vanessa, I want at least ONE Chaundra, but I'm holding off until I decide which one AND if I really don't have another doll that's an almost duplicate. Reason? Space and funds ;-D
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