Temptations at Target

I saw two of the Red Collection Barbie Basics (Target exclusives): No. 1, the pale, blond Barbie and No. 8, the brown-skinned, red haired Mbili. Big whoop, huh? Big whoop, YES! The Target Mbili has curly hair. Whoo, hoo! Textured hair.

Oh, I could curse Mattel for their artistry. The curly-hair makes that Mbili-faced doll pop. Even though I remind myself that I have several Mbili-faced dolls already - the first Raven, two AA Zodiac Barbies, Princess of South Africa, Vitamin C, and the first SIS Kara doll – I find myself considering this doll. Never mind that I want at least one each SIS character Trichelle, Chandra, and possibly Grace. Ah but is it Mattel or the weakness in me? The collector bug?

Aside: Target has the Princess to Frog Tiana on sale for $6.22 though. Possibly because they want to move on to the next Mattel-Disney franchise, Rapunzel. (Rapunzel dolls are now available.)

Walmart Update - New SIS Dolls!

New SIS Sightings! Last week, I saw the Heart 2 Shop Trichelle and Chandra set at Target.

This week, I see Walmart has the second set of Rocawear single doll So in Style dolls. Grace, Kara, Trichelle, and Chandra each wears her second Rocawear fashion. (No Darren, but then did he even get a different outfit?) Walmart also has the Heart 2 Shop Trichelle and Chandra set. Once upon a time, I would have nabbed that Trichelle and Chandra set and ran to the cashier. Once upon a time …

New Integrity Dynamite Girls at Maddie's Dolls!

Please check this website and/or your favorite dealer for more information.

I must, must, must get back to buying.

As soon as I clear space and get additional funds.

Sigh.

Momokos I Have Sold or Am Selling

Ugh. The quality of these photos should be better. I know. But they are what I have available now as reference for any who chose to look:



Sekiguchi Silver Crescent Momoko for $50, postage NOT included.




Petworks The East 03SSor -- pending, have received two offers


These are Petworks Momokos from 2002 dolls that I have sold recently:



Bye bye Cory and Maggie. Both to a new Momoko home.

Target New Liv Dolls

Sunday, I went to Target and saw ...



It’s My Nature Dolls and Playsets

Dolls: Alexis, Daniela, Hayden seen. (All five dolls shown on the cover of the Maple Lodge box.)

Playsets: Maple Lodge


School’s Out Dolls and Playsets



Dolls: Alexis, Hayden, Katie, and Sophie. (Note: Daniela doll not seen today.)

Playsets: Pet Adoption Center for Hayden


Target Exclusive Moonlight Dance



The Liv dolls appear in formal gowns. Alexis wears a red satiny gown; Daniela wears a green satiny gown; and Katie wears a blue gown. (I did not see Sophie or Hayden dolls for this exclusive. They might have been bought before I reached the area.)

Photos added Thursday, August 19, 2010.

Selling Dolls - Unexpected Response

I've been selling some of my collection recently. While once I would have thought that selling my dolls would leave me feeling sad and abandoned, the reality is 180 degrees different. I feel happy.

Happy for more space? No, I haven't sold that many dolls.

Happy to have less responsibility? No, again, I haven't sold enough to feel a dent.

Happy to *hear* the joy in other collectors' messages? Yes, that is it.

It's like I get a vicarious thrill from the buyers' excitement. Like I am getting the doll all over again, all new. Only it's not the doll, but the shared experience, the pleasure of brightening someone else's day. I recall how I felt when I first received the doll and see that or a similar joy in the other person. That's the source of my "good feeling" - reflecting back another's happiness.

Momoko News from GoGoMomoko Yahoo Group

I follow the GoGoMomoko Yahoo Group. One of the members there offered information about new 2010 Momokos AND the update of a Momoko link page:

Momoko doll website updated

AND there is a Momoko Blog - in English!

Happy Viewing