A Philly Collector of Playscale Dolls and Action Figures

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

#SaveToysRUs

You've heard about Toys R Us closing? Got a tissue in your hand? Save that tissue for another time: toy manufacturer Isaac Marian of MGA Entertainment, Inc. has a plan to save the Toys R Us brand AND about 400 of the 735 U.S. stores due to close. Yippee! Wolf whistles and feet pounding. Head bobbing and snatches from the old Toys R Us jingle - "the greatest selection ..." I am excited.

Even better, I could help. No, we could help.

What's the plan?

Well, Mr. Marian and two unidentified investors have started a GoFundMe campaign with a $200 million dollar contribution. The goal of the campaign is $1 billion dollars by Memorial Day, May 28, 2018. We can contribute to the possible saving of this unique toy store brand. The campaign does not guarantee that Toys R Us can or will be saved, but it offers Toys R Us enthusiasts an opportunity to contribute. I am enough of a fan that I could see myself making a contribution. Possibly.

More to the question though is, should I? Should I contribute to the restoration of Toys R Us? What do you think?

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Recent Barbie Buys - Photos Only

Overall Awesome and Teddy Bear Flair

Tropical Vibes and Cali Cool

Ken Hoodie and Green Shorts with Sneakers

Barbie Hello Kitty Fashion Top 1

Barbie Hello Kitty Fashion Top 4

Barbie Red Pleather Skirt

Monday, March 12, 2018

The Fresh Squad - Articulated Black Male Dolls by The World of EPI

Check The Fresh Dolls' Instagram account to see a promo sketch of the three upcoming, articulated Black male dolls who are to join The Fresh Dolls later this year. Additional female dolls will also be joining The Fresh Dolls. The website has not been updated as of this time, but I see the sketch on a few Instagram accounts.

Thanks, Lola of Sunny and Lola, Brenova Blog, The World of EPI, and other Instagram participants for sharing this information on that platform. Any future takers? I want all three!