June Brides and Photo Link to June Bride Photos

June almost slipped by without a bride photosession for Philly Collector. Then I viewed what Mark at Supercooldollhouse had posted regarding June brides. His settings and doll posings inspired this post. Thanks, Mark!

Bride Old



1966-1967 Bend leg Francie wears Francie original "Victorian Wedding" from 1969-1970


Bride New



1997 Club Wedd Barbie (African American) in her original outfit and inner box liner


Bride Borrowed



2002 Rio de Janeiro Lea borrows a Barbie Royal Circle gown AND a New Ray motorcycle


Bride Blue



1999 Marlena Evans bride in her original pale blue gown


Traditional Bride and Groom



Integrity's Alysa and Alejandro in their original bridal finery - because the bride is incomplete without the groom. Such is the nature of the role - big grin.

New I-Girls Folder in Webshots

Here's the link ....

I-Girls folder

Deboxing and Photographing I-Girls

I spent part of today deboxing and photographing my four I-Girls. Still have more to un-do for Sahara and the camp set. Off the cuff comment, these dolls are pretty but not strong on ethnic looks. Also, the Get Real Girls - probably the closest to the I-Girls in figure and outlook - have sturdier bodies. I'll write more about them and upload photos tomorrow.

Goodbye to the Starlight Girls - Complexion Mismatch

I thought I had new bodies for my Starlight Girls, Banee and Krissie. Alas, not yet. The Monsieur Z doll that I thought I would use for Krissie is a little darker. Noticeably so, I think. And the Poser Chelsea (Mattel) body that I thought would work for Banee is a little fairer, paler than I wanted. Please see the photos below.

Sigh. So the girls will remain girls that much longer ;-D

Emigration Assistance Requested - Selling Time

The time has come for me to review my collection and to sell or donate some of my dolls and action figures. I have gone back and forth on this matter: one day, I think, clear the deck. The next, I think, wait, I could never recover this one.

Sure, I am deboxing accessories - outfits and vehicles - but I have to break down the dolls and action figures, too. Debox most and sell some. One part space issues and the other part finances. So I've got photos of some Mattel Fashion Fever dolls, nude and NRFB, and some other dolls and action figures at this web site:

TheDollPage Sales

Here's a photograph of a lot of dolls I am selling for $30

8 Nude Dolls

Postage is NOT included. I have an eBay rank of 65, and I have bought/sold from or to other collectors on various Yahoo Groups. Queries regarding availability of items can be sent to me at d7cooper at hotmail.com. Please put DAF Sale in the title of your message.

RIP - Michael Jackson, King of Pop

3 Mixis for Sale $39 EACH at Aunt Jean's in New Jersey (Corrected)

I owe this tip to Debbie Garrett author of The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls and BLACK DOLLS: A Comprehensive Guide to Celebrating, Collecting, and Experiencing the Passion:

The Mixis dolls - LE Opal, SE Houda, and SE Rosa - are on sale for $39.00 EACH at

AuntJeansToys

I've read good reviews about "Aunt" Jean's customer service from the We Love Black Dolls Yahoo Group. Also, Aunt Jean operates from New Jersey so the postage within the U.S. should be manageable to U.S. collectors. (Aside: no disrespect to overseas or outside U.S. collectors or dealers.)

Happy buying!