Philadelphia Puerto Rican Parade 2011

I did not attend the 49th Philadelphia Puerto Rican Parade this year, but Izzy and Wilson did. Alas, Izzy lost her flags in the excitement. This year's theme was "Our Latino Heritage." For those who did not attend the Parade this year, here are some links from local news stations.

ABCnews

CBSnews



Aside: New York celebrates their Puerto Rican Day Parade on the second Sunday in June. Anyone know why?

P.S. Yes, they are both wearing LimbeDolls sandals.

Updates on OldJoeInfirmary and YoYo

For those who do not read the Comments section - what? that's one of the BEST parts of PhillyCollector - Allenoel provided the NEW Old Joe Infirmary website. Alas, they no longer carry the civilian fashions that they once did. Gone too are the loose nude figures. Sniff. Applying handkerchief to eye corners. I will manage.

Second, Amazon's YoYo is now running. By "running," I mean that it is now an active website. I haven't seen any spectacular sales at YoYo yet, but we can give the website time. Present rating: ho hum.

OldJoeInfirmary on Hiatus and Newcomer YoYo to Come

Alas and alack! Old Joe's Infirmary seems to be on hiatus. Oh shame that I cannot see fashion separates there. Well, I hope that they come back. I got nice clothes and some of my action figures from them.


According to the Gifts and Decorative Accessories website, Amazon.com has a new toy store, Yoyo.com. That site is not yet up, but you can leave your email address for updates and special offerings.

Some of the comments left on the Gifts and Decorative Accessories website state that online toy sales has cut into brick and mortar toy store sales. Do you think that is true?

Incredibly Cute Target Exclusive

Okay, I do NOT collect any of the Blythe Littlest Pet Shop dolls. Remember. I draw the line at big-headed dolls. Usually. I am not keen on inset eyes either. (Exception, my childhood Chrissy, Kerry, two Mias, and Hasbro Aimee, oh and my baby Pumpkin.) However there is something so incredibly cute about this new Target exclusive Blythe. She's wearing a dress that has the Target design in black and white. Oh and she's possibly the ONLY Blythe Littlest Pet Shop doll I have seen with BLACK hair. Big blue Daisy-like eyes. I don't even *see* the peculiar creatures with her.


Repeating to self: I only took this photo for Niel and others who find these dolls cute. Have NO intention of going back to Target after I get paid and nabbing one for myself. No, no, no. Hard enough to resist the Barbies, the Liv bodies, the Integrity dolls ... but do I see wee little Wellies on her feet? Noooo fair, Target!

Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15th - October 15th

Hola! Today is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States of America. The cultures and the contributions made to the country by Hispanic Americans will be in the spotlight from now until October 15th. Since I am not aware of any Hispanic fashion doll designers or action figure designers, I will share information about Hispanic dolls and/or action figures in my collection or that I would like in my collection. (If anyone knows any Hispanic toy designers, please share that information. Send a link or links here and I'll add them to a separate post. Thanks in advance - smile.)

These three lovely Hispanic dolls are from the 2002 Fashion Forward line that was produced by Integrity Toys and Jason Wu using Helene Hamilton's Hispanic Candi face mold. Whew. Quite a mouthful, hmm? That's my over-simplified version of this part of Candi doll history.

Note: to see catalog photos of these dolls, please click the last word here.

Fashion Forward 2002 Hispanic Candis

Ultra Chic Candi

On the Go Candi

Sublime Elegance Candi

Ultra Chic Candi's accessories


Pssst ... interested in having a Hispanic Candi of your own? Well, visit My Favorite Doll. Margaret Matsui has a Holiday Candi Toast on sale for $15.00 USD. The wine red dress with the puffed skirt alone is worth the $15.00 easily. I have the Asian Holiday Candi Toast so I know of what I speak. Gorgeous. And she comes with a bottle of champagne and two long-stemmed glasses ... doll-sized, of course.

Wait, forget I mentioned this doll being on sale. Give me time to get one okay? No, I am joking. I really don't need the dress again OR the doll again. Really. Truly.

Oh, and you might also add one or both of the International Swedish Candis. Might. I'm not twisting anyone's arm. Wink.

New Vampire Guy - He's Such a BRAT!

Toys R Us is having a sale. Among the items offered is a Bratz "Masquerade" Boyz. In case any fans of vampire dolls/action figures missed him, I am submitting this post. His name seems to be "Penn Vamp." Black hair - of course, lol - and big pale blue eyes.


Is he on my list? No, he has that big Bratz head.


Happy Viewing!

Introducing Everyday People and A Different Perspective on Collecting

 As a blogger and blog reader, I feel fortunate to have access to what I consider some of the best and the brightest of writers and writer-artisans. Yes, that's YOU. Aw, don't blush. I thank you for reading here and for sharing this hobby with me. I can count on my right hand, the number of people I can talk dolls and action figures to in my offline world. Right hand .... right index finger, lol. But hey, I turn on the computer, plug in the Clear modem, and bam! Kindred spirits galore.

I have added a new blog to my list, Everyday People that I hope you will visit and enjoy. The blogger there offers a different perspective on collecting dolls. To avoid prejudicing the audience in any way, I will not comment further. I have only one comment up so far - I confess, I am a little behind on blog reading as well as blog posting. That is, I read these posts - links provided below - but I have yet to comment on them. I DID get permission BEFORE adding these links.

Here's to yet another interesting, new blogger!


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