There is still room for participants at the 9th Annual International Fashion Doll Convention. The IFDC will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 6-9, 2011. This year's theme is The Wizard of OddZ. (And me a Wizard of Oz fan, sigh.) If you can get to Las Vegas at that time and have an interest in modern fashion dolls, please read more details in the convention packet here. I won't be going -- boo hoo, can't shake the geas that holds me to Philly AND wretched financial restraints at this time -- but it sounds exciting. Lots of fashion doll people in attendance, fun workshops, tips on creating celebrity likenesses, and tons of other activities and items to view. Sigh.
I'll post any links to the Convention that I am allowed to share after checking with those who attended and who have photos to share. Do let me know if you attend - I can enjoy vicariously ;-D
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
May Means ....
Mother's Day, of course!
Asian and Pacific American Heritage month.
Memorial Day
So I'll be looking at mothers in the Doll and Action figure community as well as Asian American fashion dolls and action figures. Might include some Asian doll and action figure companies, too. And I am not sure about Memorial Day ... possibly a group photo of service men?
And carrying over from last month, at least one post about our freckled friends ;-D
Asian and Pacific American Heritage month.
Memorial Day
So I'll be looking at mothers in the Doll and Action figure community as well as Asian American fashion dolls and action figures. Might include some Asian doll and action figure companies, too. And I am not sure about Memorial Day ... possibly a group photo of service men?
And carrying over from last month, at least one post about our freckled friends ;-D
Sunday, May 1, 2011
May Day Query: Moxie Teenz
Has anyone used the Moxie Teenz accessories and clothes for heavier 1:6 fashion dolls?
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Extra AKA Centennial Barbie, Anyone?
Doll enthusiast Cheryl seeks a new AKA Centennial Barbie at a reasonable price. Please write to her directly if you have or know someone who has this doll AND who is willing to sell it for a reasonable price. Her e-mail address is memphisgirl53@aim.com
Thanks in advance for your kindness.
Thanks in advance for your kindness.
Apology
In a recent comment, I used the word “Philistines” to describe potential Craigslist buyers who expect to pay $20 for a NRFB AH-6 Little Bird Nightstalker helicopter. I apologize for that name calling.
The vehicle being mine gives it no greater value than if it were in a store. When I buy toys, if I get a great deal, I feel pleased and proud. Oh such luck! Oh I am one smart cookie. Imagine finding this item at that cost! All positive. I don’t think that the store owner might feel slighted that I was paying less than the item’s original cost. But the thought that something once precious of mine could be sold for less than the original cost, well, the thought stank.
Selling items from our collection can be difficult. Perhaps we *know* the market value of the thing. More important though is its meaning for us. That lingering attachment can hurt our sales. We forget that the item is, well, an item. Stores like Target or Walmart can slash prices because the toys are stock that need moving so that newer items can be brought in. Collectors attribute value to items that demands respect for the item that others may not perceive. My helicopter won’t be sold at that price. However, the Craigslist buyer seeks a bargain because that is the nature of that list. Even more than toy shoppers in a store, Craigslist buyers expect and seek reduced prices.
So I need to remember that Craigslist buyers are not villains out to insult the quality of my collection. They are just people doing what I do when I shop for doll and action figures: grab bargains.
The vehicle being mine gives it no greater value than if it were in a store. When I buy toys, if I get a great deal, I feel pleased and proud. Oh such luck! Oh I am one smart cookie. Imagine finding this item at that cost! All positive. I don’t think that the store owner might feel slighted that I was paying less than the item’s original cost. But the thought that something once precious of mine could be sold for less than the original cost, well, the thought stank.
Selling items from our collection can be difficult. Perhaps we *know* the market value of the thing. More important though is its meaning for us. That lingering attachment can hurt our sales. We forget that the item is, well, an item. Stores like Target or Walmart can slash prices because the toys are stock that need moving so that newer items can be brought in. Collectors attribute value to items that demands respect for the item that others may not perceive. My helicopter won’t be sold at that price. However, the Craigslist buyer seeks a bargain because that is the nature of that list. Even more than toy shoppers in a store, Craigslist buyers expect and seek reduced prices.
So I need to remember that Craigslist buyers are not villains out to insult the quality of my collection. They are just people doing what I do when I shop for doll and action figures: grab bargains.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Can You See Barbie as Lady Gaga?
One collector can. Here is a link to an article about the Pink Princess styled a la Lady Gaga.
Me, I think Barbie can do almost anything, so why not?
Me, I think Barbie can do almost anything, so why not?
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Should I Sell It? AH-6 Helicopter
It is easily the coolest 1:6 scale vehicle that I have.
Behold the 21st Century Toys AH-6 Little Bird Nightstalker Helicopter.
Sure it was created for modern soldiers ... The Ultimate Soldier, no less. Alas. Yes, the Ultimate Soldier line includes some of the hmmm ... homliest action figures ever created. But then again, these figures weren't meant to be glamorous. They are warriors and villains and characters not usually associated with usual doll-play. So that makes them potentially interesting to add to my collection ... well, maybe not the pilot in this set since I think some of my guys want to replace him.
Why? My guys and gals want this prop for thriller movie scenes. Scenes I will not likely do anytime soon. At least, I don't plan to do so. Yes, pretty sure about that. So maybe I should sell it. But then again, I would not want to buy it again.
That is why you see the wonderful graphics on the box, but not the actual helicopter. I have not yet opened the box. Yes, I do have stuff I want to open some day. No, I don't like to just look at the graphics printed on the boxes. I enjoy seeing and posing actual figures. But if I sell it, shouldn't I allow the new owner to have "first touch?"
And if I put it together, it will be a pain to put it back.
Then again, it would be cool to have around. It will likely be the closest to being near a helicopter I will get.
Thinking ... pondering ....
(Note: not saying I'm afraid - just saying I have no intention of ever boarding a helicopter or any other air dwelling vehicle. Nope. Not unless the earth is all on fire. Bump knuckles to SmidgeGirl.)
Behold the 21st Century Toys AH-6 Little Bird Nightstalker Helicopter.
Sure it was created for modern soldiers ... The Ultimate Soldier, no less. Alas. Yes, the Ultimate Soldier line includes some of the hmmm ... homliest action figures ever created. But then again, these figures weren't meant to be glamorous. They are warriors and villains and characters not usually associated with usual doll-play. So that makes them potentially interesting to add to my collection ... well, maybe not the pilot in this set since I think some of my guys want to replace him.
Why? My guys and gals want this prop for thriller movie scenes. Scenes I will not likely do anytime soon. At least, I don't plan to do so. Yes, pretty sure about that. So maybe I should sell it. But then again, I would not want to buy it again.
That is why you see the wonderful graphics on the box, but not the actual helicopter. I have not yet opened the box. Yes, I do have stuff I want to open some day. No, I don't like to just look at the graphics printed on the boxes. I enjoy seeing and posing actual figures. But if I sell it, shouldn't I allow the new owner to have "first touch?"
And if I put it together, it will be a pain to put it back.
Then again, it would be cool to have around. It will likely be the closest to being near a helicopter I will get.
Thinking ... pondering ....
(Note: not saying I'm afraid - just saying I have no intention of ever boarding a helicopter or any other air dwelling vehicle. Nope. Not unless the earth is all on fire. Bump knuckles to SmidgeGirl.)
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