In the comments of the eBay/Etsy post, a reader asked about comparing eBay - Etsy to Artfire.com. Has anyone here experienced Artfire.com? I have not, but I leave this post open to those who may have. Please share your experience with that service here.
Thanks in advance for any information.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Thanks for the Warning, Paul Nomad: La Dee Da Dolls in the Vinyl
Thank you, Professional Toy Fiend Paul Nomad! Folks, we got photos of the real La Dee Da Dolls.
OMG! How could they happen?
Spin Master created one of the best articulated fashion dolls ever. Deep breathing then pause. Now they bring forth this ... GARUMPH. That was a pseudo-sound. The pseudo-sound of me swallowing a mountain of vicious criticism and acidic fury. Okay, Spin Master gave us the Liv bodies for a few years now. Do they deserve to be scourged for producing a new series that does not suit my taste? Covers mouth with a trembling right hand while the left hand fumbles for the name-brand aspirin. Is now the time to turn on the company polite enough to respond on the same day I sent them a query? No. Pause to reflect. (Don't really need the aspirin. Don't really need to force back heated words.) No.
Less subjective assessment called for. Okay the new - grimace - "La Dee Da" series reminds me of the old Strawberry Shortcake series. Pause to allow shudder-of-revulsion. Very bright colors. Huge heads. Tiny bodies. Yes, tiny bodies. So we are not likely to re-use them to re-body Barbies and other fashion dolls.
Wonder ... could that be it? Could word have leaked back to Spin Master that there was a small army of people using their doll bodies for Barbie heads? Could this new series be an act of revenge? Useless speculation. The new dolls must have passed some marketing test. Somewhere there are children who found those gooey, corn syrup drenched creatures exciting. And that is really scary.
Oh and stop by Paul Nomad's blog. Good reads there.
OMG! How could they happen?
Spin Master created one of the best articulated fashion dolls ever. Deep breathing then pause. Now they bring forth this ... GARUMPH. That was a pseudo-sound. The pseudo-sound of me swallowing a mountain of vicious criticism and acidic fury. Okay, Spin Master gave us the Liv bodies for a few years now. Do they deserve to be scourged for producing a new series that does not suit my taste? Covers mouth with a trembling right hand while the left hand fumbles for the name-brand aspirin. Is now the time to turn on the company polite enough to respond on the same day I sent them a query? No. Pause to reflect. (Don't really need the aspirin. Don't really need to force back heated words.) No.
Less subjective assessment called for. Okay the new - grimace - "La Dee Da" series reminds me of the old Strawberry Shortcake series. Pause to allow shudder-of-revulsion. Very bright colors. Huge heads. Tiny bodies. Yes, tiny bodies. So we are not likely to re-use them to re-body Barbies and other fashion dolls.
Wonder ... could that be it? Could word have leaked back to Spin Master that there was a small army of people using their doll bodies for Barbie heads? Could this new series be an act of revenge? Useless speculation. The new dolls must have passed some marketing test. Somewhere there are children who found those gooey, corn syrup drenched creatures exciting. And that is really scary.
Oh and stop by Paul Nomad's blog. Good reads there.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Sayonara - No, Say It Ain't So ....
Okay, we've picked up rumors. Seen the shelves barer. Wondered. I think the first time I noticed "discontinued" along with "customer care" was in a comment on Emily's blog. So I sent a query to Spin Master's Customer Care link and received an answer back:
Sigh.
Oh, no. So it is true. No more Liv dolls after the current lines. So should we rush out and nab every Liv doll we can find? Maybe not ... because the considerate Customer Care team provided a link to a new doll line, La Dee Da range. And I thought ... perhaps Spin Master has revamped the Liv concept. Maybe we can have those great, pose-able bodies with new heads? Light returns to the valley.
Still ... it wouldn't hurt to set aside a few of the Liv bodies that remain. Just in case.
" ... we currently do not have plans to release any new LIV dolls or accessories in 2013."
Sigh.
Oh, no. So it is true. No more Liv dolls after the current lines. So should we rush out and nab every Liv doll we can find? Maybe not ... because the considerate Customer Care team provided a link to a new doll line, La Dee Da range. And I thought ... perhaps Spin Master has revamped the Liv concept. Maybe we can have those great, pose-able bodies with new heads? Light returns to the valley.
Still ... it wouldn't hurt to set aside a few of the Liv bodies that remain. Just in case.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
FS: Vintage and Mod Items on eBay, Part 2
Okay, it is time to surrender some Mod dolls to eBay. How about my lovely bend leg Francie and my TNT Twiggy?
You'll find them on ebay Auction 320907114742. Please note: this is a one day auction.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Vendor Confirmation for the Philly 2012 Black Doll Show
Guess who will attend this year's International Black Doll Show and Sale?
Doll connoisseur Linda C. Hayes!
And even better, she has something special from the West Indies to offer us. No hints were provided. Just the teaser that we would not be disappointed. Curious? Me, too! I hope for a new playscale doll or playscale doll accessories, but Ms. Hayes sells many kinds of dolls. So the mystery item(s) could be ... any thing. Hmmm ....
Come on May 26, 2012!
Doll connoisseur Linda C. Hayes!
And even better, she has something special from the West Indies to offer us. No hints were provided. Just the teaser that we would not be disappointed. Curious? Me, too! I hope for a new playscale doll or playscale doll accessories, but Ms. Hayes sells many kinds of dolls. So the mystery item(s) could be ... any thing. Hmmm ....
Come on May 26, 2012!
“A Treasury of Dolls”
International Black Doll Show and Sale
Saturday, May 26, 2012
10 AM - 5 PM
Philadelphia Convention Center
12th and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA
Admission cost
$7.00 for adults
$5.00 for seniors
$5.00 children under 12 years old
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
eBay or Etsy: What are the Pros and Cons?
Help wanted: What are the Pros and the Cons of Ebay vs. Etsy?
Someone had posted that question on an alumnae board, and I thought it would be interesting to explore here. Many of you are impressively creative and you have Etsy sites already. I think Etsy = fine crafts, but what about eBay for fine crafts? I mean, eBay is all about stuff (and services and events, etc.). How do you decide whether to post your goods on Etsy and when on eBay?
I visited these websites for background information, but if you want to suggest some other sites, I'd be happy to add them to this list.
Etsy 101
eBay-Etsy-theArtist
Etsy Basics
Thanks in advance for any feedback :-)
Someone had posted that question on an alumnae board, and I thought it would be interesting to explore here. Many of you are impressively creative and you have Etsy sites already. I think Etsy = fine crafts, but what about eBay for fine crafts? I mean, eBay is all about stuff (and services and events, etc.). How do you decide whether to post your goods on Etsy and when on eBay?
I visited these websites for background information, but if you want to suggest some other sites, I'd be happy to add them to this list.
Etsy 101
eBay-Etsy-theArtist
Etsy Basics
Thanks in advance for any feedback :-)
FS: Vintage and Mod Items on eBay, Part 1
Additional photos of some things I am selling on eBay:
These fashions will be sold with Ken, Midge, PJ, and Francie mixed lot. Note: these are all used fashions.
The tan felt jacket is from 1969, #1429 Rally Gear for Ken. It has a pinprick hole in the back. The light blue jacket has a pink spot (bleach reaction?) on the back of the right sleeve. Francie's #1289 Note the Coat, white coat has a brown spot on the lining. The Francie hot pink w. yellow stripes swimsuit has been stretched. The Talking Julia jumpsuit has a tiny hole in it.
Next row, Julia's #1751 Leather Weather coat is very stiff. Next to it is a red vinyl bag that appeared with various outfits. Then there is the original Twiggy outfit - yellow mod boots and a color blocked knit dress. The dress has a tiny hole on it, too. Then we have #1459 Barbie's Great Coat; on the back of the yellow "leather" coat there is a small gray blemish on the back. Finally, the green jacket is part of #1512 Pretty Power, a Sears Exclusive Francie gift set.
These fashions will be sold with Ken, Midge, PJ, and Francie mixed lot. Note: these are all used fashions.
The tan felt jacket is from 1969, #1429 Rally Gear for Ken. It has a pinprick hole in the back. The light blue jacket has a pink spot (bleach reaction?) on the back of the right sleeve. Francie's #1289 Note the Coat, white coat has a brown spot on the lining. The Francie hot pink w. yellow stripes swimsuit has been stretched. The Talking Julia jumpsuit has a tiny hole in it.
Next row, Julia's #1751 Leather Weather coat is very stiff. Next to it is a red vinyl bag that appeared with various outfits. Then there is the original Twiggy outfit - yellow mod boots and a color blocked knit dress. The dress has a tiny hole on it, too. Then we have #1459 Barbie's Great Coat; on the back of the yellow "leather" coat there is a small gray blemish on the back. Finally, the green jacket is part of #1512 Pretty Power, a Sears Exclusive Francie gift set.
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