Saturday, December 19, 2009

East Philadelphians Contemplate the Snow






Jakks Pacific G.I.R.L. Force Creanna and a M & C Power Team action figure and Mattel Legolas Ken contemplate the 2009 snow storm. Creanna's outfit is all original to her; the Power Team gentleman has borrowed Jakks Pacific Van Helsing's maroon "leather coat." Oh and Legolas Ken borrowed the long black "leather" coat that once belonged to Angel and an action figure accessory knit cap. He strikes a very fine pose.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Target Findings - More Barbie Photos

Leftover photos and brief comments:



A new princess wears gladiator sandals ... cool!




Jungle gym for the little ones ... cute.




Interesting ... the Pre-School Teacher uses the Asha head mold. For fans of the Asha head mold, that means a new doll.




Am I alone in this thought? This pink and white candy striper uniform for Barbie is cute, but it is made of vinyl. Do candy stripers really wear vinyl uniforms? Sounds hot as in suffocating, LOL.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Response From Toys R Us ... No We Can't

I sent a query to the Toys R Us Customer Service at ToysRUs.com about permission to scan a 1987 Toys R Us newspaper supplement and post that scan at my blog. I received a prompt and courteous response that no, they could not provide permission at this time. I don't think that they mean for me to re-send my query after the December holidays LOL.

So I will not scan any Toys R Us supplements here. I can respect their refusal without understanding why they say "no." It's their property.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Red-haired Male - Defa Lucy's Happy Family Father



Usually, I see this type of doll, avert my face, and shudder. Cheap. Cheesy. Ick.

But I saw this set in a Forman Mills' discount shop and thought, wow! This guy has RED hair and a character face. Think bouncing red ball excitement. And he's an ethnic redhead. Add fluttering hands and oooooohhhhhhs. In my head is where this action occurs ... don't want to get tossed out of a store for acting odd. Sigh. Externally think great, giddy grin and impatient hops while walking.

On the back of the box, there is a photo of the Caucasian Happy Family in the Defa Lucy series. He's redheaded, too. And these guys are jointed.




Forman Mills had other Defa Lucy sets. I've also seen this series at A.J. Wright stores. They are Barbie clones. Very good Barbie likeness, but otherwise, on the cheaper end of Barbie clones. And they come with interesting accessories and even more interesting copy on the boxes. Lucy's male companion in one set is described as her "lover." Eyes sparkle and deep grin spreads ... imagine those Walmart mommies with their fuss about married Midge being pregnant and NOT having her husband Alan in the same box! Evil cackle escapes me. It's just that easy to fall in love with a new series.

Defa Lucy is produced by Guangzhou Lebay Children Articles Co., LTD.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Top Ten DAFs of 2009 (Steps Four-Six)


  • 10 - One2Believe Tales of Glory Esther
  • 9 - Spinmaster Bollywood Legends Priyanka Chopra
  • 8 - Spinmaster Bollywood Legends Hrithik Roshan
  • 7 - M & C Toy Centre World Peacekeepers Combat Engineer Power Team Elite
  • 6 - Mattel High School Musical 3 In the Spotlight Tiara Gold
  • 5 - Spinmaster Bollywood Legends Kajol
  • 4 - Haschel Toys Olga Tanon
  • 3 - Aoshima/Skynet Girl's Mission No. 4 Mai
  • 2 - Integrity Fashion Royalty Bewitching Hour Luchia
  • 1 - Integrity Dynamite Girls Heartbreaker T.J.


One-Five




Six-Ten

Happy Hanukkah



from Noah, Moses, Esther (shown) and the citizens of the East Philly Doll and Action Figure Zone.

Oh, and from me, too ;-D . I'm too big to fit in the photo though.