Retro Plastic Rainwear Play

Rainy day Monday was followed by Overcast Tuesday. Nikki and Tamaki found two older rain garments and decided to show off the fashions. Imagine someone actually thinking these fashions were cool? Ha, ha, ha. Nikki wears the red and yellow plastic raincoat while Tamaki wears the blue rain cape with green collar. Nothing says classy like plastic rain wear!

Melody overhears their plans and quickly dons her old raincoat and boots. Her hair looks unruly because - in her haste to catch up with the teenagers - she ran out before her Mummy could finish brushing her hair. Mummy will not be pleased with that.

The girls hear Melody behind them and wait for her to catch up. What's such a little girl doing out alone in the park? Why are her pigtails hanging like that? Melody wants to take a picture in her old raincoat. Nikki pauses to consider. Would Melody prefer to return - after her Mummy does her hair - and have her photo taken then? No, no, no. Melody wants her photo taken here and now. (Mummy might not let Melody back out again or it might rain or anything could happen to stop her having a photo taken in the park.) Tamaki agrees that Melody's mother would not likely allow Melody out again. So they allow Melody one photo before they take her home. Here are their photos below:







The plastic rain wear worn by Nikki and Tamaki are generic fashions from the 1970-80s. They are NOT Mattel fashions ... at least, I doubt that they are. Melody's raincoat, dress, hat, and boots are Mattel fashions though ... they are part of a rainy day set from 2005.

Updated eBay Mixis Fashion Doll Guide

I have added new photos and changed the text a little on my eBay guide to the Mixis Fashion dolls.

Yes, I really do want the next batch of dolls to be produced.

No, I do not get kickbacks for mentioning these or any other dolls or action figures.

Cool Doll Photography on Flickr

Today, I noticed some (new-to-me) stunning doll photography on Flickr by a doll enthusiast called Dollsalive. Amazing doll posing and dioramas. I noticed the names of fellow DAF bloggers so I *know* that some of you have seen this artist's work before. For those of you who have not, behold. Enjoy. Inspiring work.

Little Mix Dolls ... Will a Girl Band Take Your $$$?

Bring on the Girls ... as in girl band Little Mix, winners of the 8th X Factor.

The Little Mix quartet includes:

• Perrie Edwards
• Jesy Nelson
• Jade Thirlwall
• Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Vivid Imaginations are to launch the Little Mix fashion dolls this November. As I have mentioned before, I have scant interest in the various groups from which new fashion dolls are created. But I LOVE having new face molds. When the new dolls are boys, that is even better because ... well, we don't get many boy dolls. Ken, Steven, Ryan, and the other guys are few and far between compared to the many female dolls produced. Partly, that has been because female dolls have more clothes.

I wonder though, how many collectors will buy these dolls.  (Alas, I do not have any promotional photos of them.) They should have new doll faces. The quartet have fresh, young faces - not particularly glamorous or stunning. Do you think that the Little Mix dolls will generate as much collector interest as the 1 Direction dolls or the JLS dolls or The Wanted dolls?

Me? I confess, I am interested, but not as keenly interested as I was about the "boy dolls." That is my opinion at this time though ... when I see the actual dolls, my opinion might change.

Here is a recent interview with two of the singers for any Little Mix fans among you.

Limited Edition Emerald on Sale for $19.99

This is a super great deal: the Limited Edition Emerald - that's the YNU Group fashion doll wearing the turquoise tank, the blue denim mini skirt, and the black FAUX LEATHER boots! She also has a knit cap and knit shrug and a pair of plastic black high heeled sandals. So if you have held out, now is your time to buy her. From whom? Gile Toys!


Here is the post where I received the two Mixis dolls I received from Gile Toys. Gile Toys provided excellent service - I received the dolls in great condition and in a timely manner. I would recommend them as a doll dealer.


My guess is that these are the last of the Mixis dolls sold here. For the original line anyway. Hello ... oh, guess you have all left this page. Good luck scoring this incredible doll in her best outfit ;-D

Paper Accessory Query for Vintage Barbie Fans

Calling all and any vintage Barbie fans. I have a tiny Barbie-sized "envelope" that I think is a vintage Mattel Barbie or Francie accessory because I found it in a mod Francie hatbox. It is 3/4" long and 5/8" high. It is one piece, slightly shiny cardboard-like paper. The cursive writing is not legible due to the size - and I do not think that it was intended to be legible. It has two red marks to represent that it was postmarked. Due to its size and my camera skill limitations, it is tricky to show, but here is my best photo of it.

Does anyone recognize it as an accessory to any 1960s Barbie or Francie outfit? If yes, could you please let me know which one or ones. Also, if anyone has an idea of what it would sell for, I would appreciate knowing that. Thanking you in advance.

Toy Violation

When I wrote Careful When Buying 1Direction Dolls, I had not realized the prevalence of toy substitution theft. Sure, I have seen dolls placed in other dolls' boxes. But I had naively assumed that that only happened occasionally. Well, it seems as though that is only ONE of the many tricks criminals use to steal toys. Yes, STEAL because that is what the criminal is doing. Stealing dolls. If this subject interests you, read Paul Nomad's short article about additional misdeeds. My favorite part was reading how some criminals were caught. Gotcha!

"Bad boys, bad boys ... "