New Asian Female Fashionista?

While on Facebook I saw a tip from fellow collector TS that shows Cool Toy Review 2012 discoveries. One of the Fashionista dolls looks Asian. The black-haired one with a red gold dress and who is standing next to Nikki. What do you think?

A Monster I Could Like ... Torelai

I have remained steadfast against buying any of the Monster High dolls. Their heads are too big; their bodies, too emaciated. Sigh. Well, I may have met the one Monster I might not be able to resist. Isn't she the cutest? Red hair, green eyes, and orange complexion. She's a Were-cat.

Repeat: I have not yet succumbed to Monster High Fever. I have not yet succumbed to Monster High Fever. I have not ... zzzz

Link to Examiner Article on Ethnic DAF Hair Plus Sideshow

For those interested in the postponed blog post about Ethnic DAF Hair: B is for Braids (and Locks and Knots), I have submitted an article as the Philadelphia Doll Collecting Examiner on a similar topic. Yes, me having that title is old news to some of you. I have not been so active on that site, so many - okay, ALL of you might have forgotten.

The photos in the accompanying sideshow were taking outdoors. OOOoohhh ... so you get to see some East Philly dolls and action figures in a Philadelphia park.


P.S. The braids article for PhillyCollector has been postponed because my star model - Naomi - is missing. No, she didn't go out with the others. Sigh. I have sooo got to sell stuff. Too overcrowded here.


P.S. 2 Yes, that is an OLD photograph of me. It was a favorite of mine.

RIP - Davy Jones, My Favorite Monkee

I have a Remco finger puppet of Davy Jones. I cannot find him to post here. If I find that head puppet, I will post it later.

Black History Month and Ethnic DAF Hair: A is for Afro

I haven't set aside any Black History articles yet. The month is nearly done, but I have an idea for a few short posts about the variation of hair types and styles in modern dolls and action figures. Which hairstyle screams to be covered in a "Black History" hair post? For me, that style would be the afro.

The afro is the Black hairstyle linked to assertive Black identity and pride.

So who is "representing" in this photograph? From left to right, we have Integrity Toys' "Jungle Fever" from their Monsieur Z collection, Mattel's Chad from High School Musical, Mattel's Kwanzaa Keeya, and Mattel's Tre from the Flavas. Behold the range in the different afro textures in these playscale figures. BUT all these afros are NOT as they seem. Guess which afro is a wig?

Regular Philly Collector readers will recognize the afro wig wearer. For new readers, I'll leave the answer in tomorrow's post about cornrows and 'locks.

Tiana's Car - Out of the Ordinary

At first glance, I crinkled my nose at Disney's Tiana's Car. The colors: purple and green. I don't like purple for cars. I have a lime green Volkswagen bug that I LOVE. The VW has a hippy dippy "feel" to it. But I do not like purple for cars. So I would have dismissed this car based on that aspect. Then I looked at it again.

What if it were repainted, I mused. The lines were different. Roadster instead of a standard car. So it has some mushy, icky little green hearts on it. I could fill those in or alter them so that they were round ....

Soooo .... this is next on my vehicle list. Once I have completed Operation Downsize. Maybe I will paint it tan, this roadster. I'd like a tan car.

Fashion Fever Barbie and Friends for Sale

Below are photos of the Fashion Fever dolls I am selling. Surprisingly, most of them are blond Barbies. (Joke - smile.) The text below includes the doll name, model, wave, outfit description, and price - not including postage. Minimum order $30.00. No returns.

Barbie Fashion Fever Wave B 27084 20896
Black pinstripe jacket, turquoise-silver knit top, faded jeans with magenta top stitching. $10.00

Barbie Fashion Fever Wave N - Styled by Me 27084 34555 H0644
Pink-taupe-white-black print shirt; tan miniskirt; black suede belt; denim sparkled cap; dusty pink wedge-heeled boots. $15.00

Barbie Fashion Fever Wave R - Modern Trends 27084 33808
Gray-taupe-pink tweed on white jacket; white name midriff tee; navy jeans w. pink floral applique on left thigh; pink boots. $10.00

Barbie Fashion Fever Wave R - Modern Trends 27084 29702 H0644 J1326
Purple spangly top; pinstriped faded jeans w. floral cornucopia on upper left leg; silver chain belt w. heart lock; silver dagger earrings; purple sheer w. iridescent sprinkle plastic handbag; purple platform sandals. $10.00

Barbie Fashion Fever Wave V 27084 29737 H0644
Peachy pink mini dress w. purple trim at hem; painted on purple-lime-pink necklace painted on doll's chest and back; bronze plastic handbag; bronze spike heels. $10.00

Barbie Fashion Fever Holiday 27084 40589 K0841
Red net over silver dress; silver fox "fur"; red platform heeled sandals; tiny red plastic bag. $20.00

Barbie Fashion Fever 2006 line 27084 44745
Tiered pink knit mini dress; white purse. $10.00

Barbie Fashion Fever 2007 line 27084 48621
Black bolero jacket w. puff sleeves; pink w. black dots blouse; black capris w. pink polka dots; pink flats w. black polka dots. $10.00

Drew Fashion Fever Wave V 27084 29740 J1413 0900BHL
Peach fun fur jacket; black pleather w. lace overlay and black fur hem mini skirt; black plastic knee boots. $25.00

Kayla Fashion Fever Wave V 27084 29738
Pale magneta fur coat with a silvery-pink snakeskin cinch belt; lilac ankle boots; silver bead and amethyst necklace. $15.00

Raquelle Fashion Fever 2006 line 27084 44747
Black sequined midriff top; black denim mini skirt; black knee boots; black iridescent cloth handbag. $10.00

Teresa Fashion Fever Wave B - Asian Fruits 27084 19171
Pink floral on white top; fuchsia net topped skirt; white cuffed knee boots; translucent pink messenger bag. $30.00

Ken Fashion Fever 2006 line 27084 44748 K8411 K8421
Light gray pullover with pink-multi graphic; black messenger bag; distressed blue jeans; russet flat shoes. $15.00

Kurt Fashion Fever Wave S Modern Trends Collection 27084 29707 H0644 J1331
Olive-beige multi print long sleeved shirt; distressed black jeans; black boots; neck ornament. $15.00

Drew Fashion Fever Wave B - Asian Fruits 27084 19170
Yellow-green top; pink floral skirt; black oversized mailbag w. silver straps; black-gray watch; green cuffs; huge platform pink-white-red boots; silver bead necklace w. aqua teddy bear head. $30.00

Drew Fashion Fever Wave C 27084 20899
Fuchsia short sleeved cotton jacket; pink-white floral patterned top; pink satin knickers; pink topped, cream platform sandals; pink floral bento box. $10.00

Any questions, please ask. Thanks for viewing.