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The Year In Review ...
First, I must apologize for this lengthy narrative. I have not been very good at keeping my statistics updated this year. 2015 was a very complicated year for me, so I am hoping 2016 calms down a...
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So … What's All The Fuss About?
I finally got my hands on the Made To Move Barbie produced by Mattel Corporation. There's been a great deal of discussion already on the boards about these dolls. Some collectors were able to find...
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First Doll of 2016
The ITBE Santa Grab Bag group of 8 dolls was a lot of fun for many collectors - myself included. I loved the concept, the frenzy, the excitement, the trading, the buying, the selling … all of it! I...
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Made To Move Barbie - Black Skin Tone
One of my readers questioned whether or not this doll could be pulled apart. I think they all can. It's scary to try and pull out the parts because we think the bodies are more delicate than they...
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A Special Doll - A Special Day
I was single when the next doll was released through a "right to purchase" opportunity in a W Club lottery. I was just getting over a very bad divorce and had purchased my first home by myself, so I...
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Nadja Rhymes
2016 is turning out to be a year of coincidences. Last week was Jordan week on Flickr and it coincided with my mother's birthday. This week is Nadja week, and I just received Polarity.Nadja Rhymes...
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One Doll - Two Looks
My followers have probably noticed that, recently, I've made a small shift back to some of the Mattel play line dolls. I absolutely loved the Barbie Basic - Jeans line and purchased most of them....
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NuFace Fun for Under $10
Today I went on the hunt for Denim & Dots Fashionista Barbie. For some reason the Walmarts here have gotten large numbers of limited Fashionista offerings. There were 10 or more of certain dolls...
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"Anything You Can Do …"
First, I want to emphasize that I am not, in any way, inferring that my redressed dolls are "better" than the promotional Integrity Toys dolls. The song I am referencing is more a song about playful...
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New Year … Same Song
I was so excited when I received Polarity Nadja. Once I pulled her hair back, she just came to life for me. I ordered a gown from Antonio Realli a few weeks ago. I purchased it with Polarity in...
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I Love The Smell of New Dolls In The Morning ...
The only thing I love more is the smell of a new doll purchased at a good sale!Recently Toni's Collectibles had a 40% off sale on in-stock Integrity Toys dolls. Last year, I purchased every Fashion...
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It's A Shame ...
I was hoping the two Integrity dolls that I paid for on March 7 would've arrived before my blog entry today. Didn't happen. I was trying to wait on their arrival before returning some other...
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On The Other Hand ...
I adore The W Club and have been a member since the very first year it started! It's entertaining, interesting to read, a great place to see beautiful pictures, and it's where I go for gossip with...
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Bad Surprises … Good Surprises
A lot of collectors have reported that the Integrity Toys (IT) Convention doll, Inner Spark Natalia Fatale, was produced with the wrong skin tone body. Her head color doesn't match her body color....
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Chop Shop
I always enjoy writing about my favorite Integrity Toys (IT) molds. Those who visit here know I'm a sucker for Eugenia, Agnes, Adele 2.0, Elyse, and Vanessa 1.0. I can appreciate the beauty in most...
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Eureka!
It's hard to believe that it's been almost five years since I started my rules for collecting dolls. This is a quote from that blog entry."I am completely all over the place with my collecting. I...
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Eugenia "Squared"
First, I have to give praise where praise is due. I have already received the replacement dress for Reigning Grace Eugenia Perrin Frost. It came a couple weeks ago, and I finally took it out and put...
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Apathy ...
This year has been "lackluster" at best. It has really affected my attitude about collecting, and I've struggled with remaining enthusiastic about my 12" dolls. The year started out strong with my...
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Things Are Beginning To Turn Around
Both in my collecting world and in my professional life. I have taught at the same school for 12 years, and have been driving over 45 minutes one way each day. I found a great job 7 miles from my...
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Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!
I sold my Never Ordinary Twins Eden and Lillith to another collector for my cost. I'm not ready to add dolls to my collection that are poorer examples of molds I already own. (Please do not send me...
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