Deboxing and Photographing I-Girls

I spent part of today deboxing and photographing my four I-Girls. Still have more to un-do for Sahara and the camp set. Off the cuff comment, these dolls are pretty but not strong on ethnic looks. Also, the Get Real Girls - probably the closest to the I-Girls in figure and outlook - have sturdier bodies. I'll write more about them and upload photos tomorrow.

Goodbye to the Starlight Girls - Complexion Mismatch

I thought I had new bodies for my Starlight Girls, Banee and Krissie. Alas, not yet. The Monsieur Z doll that I thought I would use for Krissie is a little darker. Noticeably so, I think. And the Poser Chelsea (Mattel) body that I thought would work for Banee is a little fairer, paler than I wanted. Please see the photos below.

Sigh. So the girls will remain girls that much longer ;-D

Emigration Assistance Requested - Selling Time

The time has come for me to review my collection and to sell or donate some of my dolls and action figures. I have gone back and forth on this matter: one day, I think, clear the deck. The next, I think, wait, I could never recover this one.

Sure, I am deboxing accessories - outfits and vehicles - but I have to break down the dolls and action figures, too. Debox most and sell some. One part space issues and the other part finances. So I've got photos of some Mattel Fashion Fever dolls, nude and NRFB, and some other dolls and action figures at this web site:

TheDollPage Sales

Here's a photograph of a lot of dolls I am selling for $30

8 Nude Dolls

Postage is NOT included. I have an eBay rank of 65, and I have bought/sold from or to other collectors on various Yahoo Groups. Queries regarding availability of items can be sent to me at d7cooper at hotmail.com. Please put DAF Sale in the title of your message.

RIP - Michael Jackson, King of Pop

3 Mixis for Sale $39 EACH at Aunt Jean's in New Jersey (Corrected)

I owe this tip to Debbie Garrett author of The Definitive Guide to Collecting Black Dolls and BLACK DOLLS: A Comprehensive Guide to Celebrating, Collecting, and Experiencing the Passion:

The Mixis dolls - LE Opal, SE Houda, and SE Rosa - are on sale for $39.00 EACH at

AuntJeansToys

I've read good reviews about "Aunt" Jean's customer service from the We Love Black Dolls Yahoo Group. Also, Aunt Jean operates from New Jersey so the postage within the U.S. should be manageable to U.S. collectors. (Aside: no disrespect to overseas or outside U.S. collectors or dealers.)

Happy buying!

Goodbye to the Starlight Girls - Prelude to Body Snatching

When I first got the Starlight Girls from the Jem series, I was thrilled. I had not seen the girls for sale when the Jem line was first out in 1985. So I paid a leetle more for them than I intended - got them from eBay. Set them aside for a someday-I'll-play-with-them moment.

Well, I looked at them again the other day. And while I liked their faces, the size of their heads in proportion to their bodies ... I didn't like. The heads seemed too big. Cute faces. But the bodies should be larger.

So I am saying goodbye to the Starlight Girls as Starlight Girls. I'm going body snatching, and they'll soon be adult women. As for their child bodies, I'll check my Mattel stash to see if any of those dolls need heavier, younger bodies.

Here is the last of Banee and Krissie

Two Graduate Photos - Mattel Crew, Of Course!

My nephew graduated last week. Just occurred to me that I need to post a graduate post. I have photos of the High School Musical graduate-gowned Chad and Ryan so I won't repeat those here. I'm showing HSM Zeke and Mattel's SuperTeen Scott as graduates for my out-of-box photo.

For my NRFB photo, I am including a photo of the 2004 My Graduation aka Mi Graduacion Barbie I got from K B Toys a few years ago. She has one of the prettiest faces for a playline doll.

Here's my mini photo tribute to the 2009 Graduates!