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The Event Dolls - A View from Outside Part II
30 Convention dolls have now been released. I had four near misses but two direct hits. (There is one doll already shown that is still in the running.) We are ready for the Event Dolls and they are...
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Convention Review - The View From Outside
As I've mentioned before I was unable to attend the Integrity Toys (IT) 2015 Cinematic Convention although I would've loved to go. While collectors were flying off to Long Island, our school was...
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We Don't Need No Stinkin' Lashes
One of my biggest problems with Integrity dolls just happens to be one of the things I like best about them. My favorite part of doll collecting is redressing and photographing my dolls. These photos...
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The Most Controversial IT Doll of 2015
Before the Cinematic Convention there was a lot of speculation about who the featured convention doll would be. Because this was an Anniversary Year, many collectors were expecting a Veronique/Adele...
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Vertically Challenged
Two blog posts ago I listed the 12 dolls that reside in my collection that were produced without eyelashes (See "We Don't Need No Stinkin' Eyelashes"). All of them were produced in 2006 or earlier....
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In Search of Perfection ...
As a doll collector, you come to realize that "perfection" is truly rare in production dolls. Like everyone else, I have purchased a production doll even though I did not like the ensemble. I have...
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Best of 2015 - Number 10
I must start by explaining that my countdown is my personal taste and only includes dolls from lines that I collect. There may be collectors out there who disagree with my choices and that's great...
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Best of 2015 - Number 9
I have to apologize because I haven't had the time to complete an official unveiling and deboxing of this doll yet. I happen to love dolls with very strong personalities. I'm always looking for dolls...
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Best of 2015 - Number 8
The next doll has already been reviewed. Here is the link: Timeless Adele Makeda ReviewShe has received quite a bit of redress time in front of the camera. Here is a favorite photo, wearing the vest...
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Best of 2015 - Number 7
For the very first time, Integrity Toys gave all W Club members the opportunity to purchase a convention doll. It didn't matter whether you were attending or not; however, attendees got a $25 price...
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Best of 2015 - Number 6
If you are someone who enjoys collecting NuFace dolls, this was a fantastic year for you. (For the sake of making this as simple as possible, I am including dolls released on the Monogram body with...
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Best of 2015 - Number 5
I am not a fan of bangs (fringe) on dolls. Usually it's too thick, too thin, or not straight. Although there are several very popular dolls made by Integrity Toys (IT) with fringe, very few have...
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Best of 2015 - Number 4
This next doll is one that is on my list more for the concept than anything else. Originally, I had no intention of adding this doll to my collection. She reminded me of another doll I already own...
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Best of 2015 - Number 3
It's hard to believe we are finally at the top 3. I hope everyone who is following has enjoyed the entries. The top 3 have flipped around several times as I have considered their exact positions....
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Best of 2015 - Number 2
From the top 2 dolls in my countdown, I was still uncertain which to place where as I started this entry. They represent two completely opposite places in my collection. When I first saw this doll's...
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… So who could it be?
Before announcing the Number 1 Spot in my 2015 collection, let's consider the possibilities.I have usually been able to find a Mattel product to include in my Top 10. This year I missed every...
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Best of 2015 - Number 1
First, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to my friends who have been on this journey with me this holiday season. It has been written that I have been blessed with a beautiful collection of...
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The Disqualified Doll
My very favorite doll of 2015 was not included in my countdown this year. I decided to limit the dolls in my countdown to dolls in production form which eliminated the doll I love the most.This doll...
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Sometimes You Just Want To Have Some Fun ...
As much as I enjoy my Fashion Royalty dolls, sometimes I just want to get out one of my Barbies and go crazy redressing and playing! I was in Walmart this week to return something and just...
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Attempting To Join The Community
Happy Quinn got up early this morning, got out of her pajamas, took a shower, and decided she wanted to stay here. She got dressed and decided to enlist the aid of another doll who was already a...
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