I've uploaded more of my Integrity playline - Janay and friends dolls. Have to correct some typos - ack! no! - but there are now five pages of photos. Some need to be deleted, but I'm too tired tonight. Some are surprisingly good or at least good to my weary eyes.
Here's the Webshots URL:
Integrity folder
Thanks for viewing
Monday, March 30, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Smartees: Smart Friends for Smart Girls
Ten years ago - 1999 - the Smartees were introduced to the doll-buying public. These dolls were "smart friends for smart girls." Though Barbie-sized, they were not beauty-glamor focused. Each doll presented a different career. Career-related accessories were included with the dolls as well as the standard comb and brush.
First there were four:
Ashley the Attorney
Destiny the Doctor
Emily the Entrepreneur
Vicky the Veterinarian
Then there were six:
The original four plus
Alexis the Artist
Jessica the Journalist
And then seven:
Taylor the Teacher joined the group
Nine - two more professionals:
Amanda the Architect
Caitlin the Chef
And finally, ten:
Nicole the Nurse
I have all except Alexis the Artist. You can see photos of my Smartees dolls here
First there were four:
Ashley the Attorney
Destiny the Doctor
Emily the Entrepreneur
Vicky the Veterinarian
Then there were six:
The original four plus
Alexis the Artist
Jessica the Journalist
And then seven:
Taylor the Teacher joined the group
Nine - two more professionals:
Amanda the Architect
Caitlin the Chef
And finally, ten:
Nicole the Nurse
I have all except Alexis the Artist. You can see photos of my Smartees dolls here
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Indian Kelly Joins Indian Barbie and Indian Ken
India has another Barbie family member: Kelly.
You can see photos of various Indian Kellys available for local (India) and worldwide shipping here at mall.coimbatore.com.
Please note: I have not purchased from this company so I cannot comment about the service. I am providing the link for the viewing pleasure of Kelly fans or those interested in Barbies from India. If anyone familiar with this company would like to add a comment, I would love to read it. Thanks in advance for any comments submitted about these Kellys.
Happy Collecting!
You can see photos of various Indian Kellys available for local (India) and worldwide shipping here at mall.coimbatore.com.
Please note: I have not purchased from this company so I cannot comment about the service. I am providing the link for the viewing pleasure of Kelly fans or those interested in Barbies from India. If anyone familiar with this company would like to add a comment, I would love to read it. Thanks in advance for any comments submitted about these Kellys.
Happy Collecting!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Roville Update as of March 19, 2009
Robin has a new character showing on Roville. Lovely scenes and settings as usual. No dialogue for this photostory, but you get to see the new character at play and learn her occupation.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
New Doll and Action Figure Sources
I thought when K B Toys, National Wholesale Liquidators, and Value City closed, that my access to local stores selling recent AND reduced-price items was done. I am happy to report that my sad assumptions were wrong. There remain places where I and other DAF collectors can find reduced-price DAFs for reasonable prices. Here are three altermatives to Walmart, Target, Kohl's:
Ross
Check individual stores - the 2520 West Moreland Road (Willow Grove) store has the best 1:6 scale selection of the stores I have visited so far; the 701 Market Street (Center City Philly), the 4640 Roosevelt Boulevard, and the 2426 S 23rd Street (South Philly) stores had few 1:6 offerings when I visited those stores. I have not yet checked the new Ross at 3001 W Cheltenham Avenue (Wyncote).
Recently, I bought a Cheetah Girl Dorinda for $4.99 at the Willow Grove Ross.
Conway
Check individual stores - the 34 S. 69th Street (Upper Darby) store has a dedicated toy section; the 2370 Oregon Avenue and 101 E. Olney Avenue stores may or may not have 1:6 scale DAFs.
A.J. Wright
Check individual stores - the 1000 Easton Road location (Wyncote) has a smaller 1:6 scale toy selection than the one at 700 E. Hunting Park Avenue.
Ross
Check individual stores - the 2520 West Moreland Road (Willow Grove) store has the best 1:6 scale selection of the stores I have visited so far; the 701 Market Street (Center City Philly), the 4640 Roosevelt Boulevard, and the 2426 S 23rd Street (South Philly) stores had few 1:6 offerings when I visited those stores. I have not yet checked the new Ross at 3001 W Cheltenham Avenue (Wyncote).
Recently, I bought a Cheetah Girl Dorinda for $4.99 at the Willow Grove Ross.
Conway
Check individual stores - the 34 S. 69th Street (Upper Darby) store has a dedicated toy section; the 2370 Oregon Avenue and 101 E. Olney Avenue stores may or may not have 1:6 scale DAFs.
A.J. Wright
Check individual stores - the 1000 Easton Road location (Wyncote) has a smaller 1:6 scale toy selection than the one at 700 E. Hunting Park Avenue.
Monday, March 23, 2009
The Photo That Inspired a Custom Sofa
I love the colors in this photo: the dark, peppery red, the tawny-gold pants, the Power Team figure's dark brown hair and his warm, ruddy-tan coloring. Cute as he is, sprawled across the wine tapestry rug, he deserved better.
A black leather sofa, I think. Yes, that's what he needs. So I bought a leather-like remainder piece and set aside two of the Fashion Royalty shipping boxes. Just need to set aside time to put the sofa together.
A black leather sofa, I think. Yes, that's what he needs. So I bought a leather-like remainder piece and set aside two of the Fashion Royalty shipping boxes. Just need to set aside time to put the sofa together.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Customizing Projects - Improving DAF Aesthetics
In addition to repairs needed - and the mentioned Joe and Roxy are just the most prominent ones - I have some customizing projects.
1. Find a washer that will allow me to keep Mattel Flavas P Bo's head on the Bbi Johanna Dark body. I thought that the head for Flavas P Bo was too big for her body. I had a Johanna Dark figure whose head didn't thrill me. While the Johanna Dark body is a little sallow for a perfect complexion match, P Bo's head fits that body much better than she did on her original body.
2. Find replacement bodies for the twin sisters from the 12 Dancing Princesses, Hadley and Isla. Their heads are way too big for their bodies.
3. Repaint the Babysitter Courtney head that I have on a poser My Scene Barbie body. Another case of big head on a small body. I'm thinking of cutting her hair, too.
Customizing dolls and action figures is fun, but even more, you can adjust the figure to reflect your taste and interests. I might create a new photo folder at Webshots to show my customized dolls and action figures. If I do, I'll send notice here.
1. Find a washer that will allow me to keep Mattel Flavas P Bo's head on the Bbi Johanna Dark body. I thought that the head for Flavas P Bo was too big for her body. I had a Johanna Dark figure whose head didn't thrill me. While the Johanna Dark body is a little sallow for a perfect complexion match, P Bo's head fits that body much better than she did on her original body.
2. Find replacement bodies for the twin sisters from the 12 Dancing Princesses, Hadley and Isla. Their heads are way too big for their bodies.
3. Repaint the Babysitter Courtney head that I have on a poser My Scene Barbie body. Another case of big head on a small body. I'm thinking of cutting her hair, too.
Customizing dolls and action figures is fun, but even more, you can adjust the figure to reflect your taste and interests. I might create a new photo folder at Webshots to show my customized dolls and action figures. If I do, I'll send notice here.
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