VicTORI Spin Master Jade is Here!

Calling any Victorious doll fans.

Anyone recall last year when I mentioned the three additional dolls that were to have been a part of Spin Master's Victorious doll series? Cat, Jade, and Trina? I had not seen any of those dolls so I assumed that they were only available online. For exorbitant prices. Well, I was wrong. The dolls were seen at Walmart by another blogger in January 2012.

Well, I have just seen these dolls in Philly at Ross, Dress for Less stores. Cost? $5.99 each. Yes! So guess who had to get one of them: me. Which one? Jade. Why her? First, she is the only closed mouth doll in the series. Next, she reminds me of a young Elizabeth Taylor. And last, because she looks different from most of my other fashion dolls.

Okay, I know that at least one person is curious about how this doll compares to Spin Master's once popular Liv dolls. At least, I was - so one person, ha ha. So I took a few photos showing a Liv doll body of similar complexion to Jade.

Yes she is no where near as poseable as the Liv dolls, but we all knew that when we found that she only had articulated knees. Her shoulders and legs allow for wide open stances though. So that helps. But alas the no bend arms. Sigh.

Now many of you share my um dislike of bigger heads. And no denying this, Jade has a big head. But it is somewhat in proportion to her body. And I rather like her in spite of the biggish head. She reminds me a little of Azone's Belinda.

What do you think of her? You can see a few Toys R Us reviews.

A PhillyCollector Sells Her Collection

“Enough is enough,” a PhillyCollector stated. “I cannot live with the chaos. It is time to sell my collection.”

“Yes, I thought it was the achievement of my lifetime. Yes, it represents great times and greater contacts. Yes, this particular mix of dolls and action figures will never be repeated. Never. Ever. But I need to move on."

 

When will the collection go on sale? The twelfth of Never ... and as Johnny Mathis sang, "And that's a long long time."

 

Okay, who really thought that I was selling my collection? This is my awful, terrible April Fools' Day joke. Anyone experiencing any doll, action figure, or other related jokes?

Mixis Site Update

For the Mixis fans out there, the Mixis website has been updated. The sale page has a new web address. Do stop by to see the cleaner lines of the updated website.


For Mixis fans on Facebook, there is a sale until March 31, 2013. Buy any Limited Edition Mixis doll and receive a free outfit - your choice which outfit. Please note: the Sunset Editions are now called the "Limited Edition" while the former "Limited Edition dolls" are now called "First Edition."


Happy viewing and shopping!

J Lo Barbie, Anyone? Thanks Lubo and Ada

Ada of My Favorite Dolls wrote a blog post on March 22 and L'ubo recently posted this news on Facebook: Mattel is producing a J Lo Barbie. So Jennifer Lopez fans, check out Ada's post because she has a photo of the doll.

Thanks, Ada and L'ubo!

Change Petition to Stop Glue in Barbie Heads

Collector/enthusiasts, are you tired of encountering glue in Barbie doll heads? Well, Laura Eng has a petition on Change.org for us. Click it and see if we can get something done about this problem.

Mysterious Seaside Barbie ... Have You Seen Her?

I saw the Seaside Barbie in a local Walmart and took a photo of her just because ... well, she was there. I mean a doll I had not seen before. Then I tried to find her online and whoa, she does not appear on Walmart.com or under any of the search engines I tried. Has anyone seen her before? There was only the one doll left, and her box was a little tacky from - possibly - soda spray.

Here is a full-length view, a little askew ...

The back of her box ... which seems to have her as a blond character ...?

A close-up of her face ...

Now I almost wish that I had bought her. Hmmm ... almost.

Even Barbie Recycles ...

How many of you know that Barbie has become Eco-friendly? Yes, Barbie, one of America's leading consumers. How do I know this? Where did I learn this new fact? Check the accessories included for Barbie's recycling playset. Barbie has a lime green mesh bag for carrying items, a purple and hot pink recycle bin, a flower in a clay pot, cans and plastic bottles to place in the bin.  Neat, yes?

So let's hear it for the Pink Princess and her new occupation! Go Barbie, go!