tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22327282011-04-21T16:30:00.117-07:00The Kristana Spa Confidential<b>The Statement:</b><br><br>
Updates, links, ramblings, musings and gossip on what's up and coming to the scrapbooking and fashion doll worlds at <a href="http://www.geocities.com/krispin41/">The Kristana Spa.</a><br>kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comBlogger3701100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-1094181255683507042004-09-02T20:09:00.000-07:002004-09-02T20:14:15.683-07:00Oooooh the excitement of a new Gene! Especially one costumed by my talented friend Wayne, creator of Weekend in Monterey.
Here she is, courtesy of the Doll Peddlar:
A Touch of Hospitality.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-1094006775888809642004-08-31T19:38:00.000-07:002004-08-31T19:46:15.890-07:00Hello hello!!
Two things happening in this neck of the woods. :o)
First, I have created a WebRing for Bleuette. So if you are a fan of Bleuette, sew for her, have a doll shop, basically, anything pertaining to Bleuette in webpage form, are invited to join the For the Love of Bleuette webring. The link can be found on the Le Salon de Bleuette homepage.
Also, Barbara Jennings posted this to the kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-109185174708705422004-08-06T21:01:00.000-07:002004-08-06T21:09:07.086-07:00In case anyone forgot, 2005 marks the 10-year Anniversary of our dear Miss Marshall! Where were you in 1995?
Me, I was sitting on the floor of my living room, flipping through Doll Reader magazine when I saw her. She came as a blonde, a redhead, a brunette. I was hooked. I wanted that Red Venus...
I waited, and my first doll ordered directly from AD was Pin-Up she came with a trunk and two kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-1091590310112964332004-08-03T20:29:00.000-07:002004-08-03T20:31:50.113-07:00Thanks to my friend Vera for the link, two important auctions of Mid-Century dolls, from the collections of Mel Odom and the late Laura Meisner:
Mid-Century American Dolls: 1945-1965
kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-1090647453091651542004-07-23T22:35:00.000-07:002004-07-23T22:37:33.090-07:00New Look! New Look! New Look! (And not by Dior! ;o)
So what do you think?kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-1090473641563587032004-07-21T22:11:00.000-07:002004-07-21T22:20:41.563-07:00Wow! Hello! It's been a loooooong while! I am planning to update a bit more often. I know I said that before, but well, this time I honestly plan to do it. I sure was suprised when I logged on here to Blogger to see things have sure changed! I am liking the new format though! :o)
There are going to be some changes however. With the passage of time, my hobbies and interests have evolved. I still kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-1073278911672139112004-01-04T21:01:00.000-08:002004-01-04T21:03:02.560-08:00It's been awhile...Happy New Year! I am slowly getting back into the swing of things, doll-wise. I am deciding to really focus my own collection, and and really go with things I love. Right now, that is Bleuette. Other things are also consuming my time, which is a good thing...
And right now, I am loving the latest link from Marcia. I don't know how she does it, but she has pics of the new Gene kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-1063478249652891052003-09-13T11:37:00.000-07:002003-09-13T11:37:29.586-07:00Yes, it's been awhile. Life gets in the way, I went back to school, other interests take my time.
But I do have news...Dollmasters has an exclusive Tiny Kitty which can be seen here. She's got big hair. LOL. I am still trying to resist.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-1058940403596774752003-07-22T23:06:00.000-07:002003-07-22T23:06:43.610-07:00And the new Tonner character is Angelina! Here's a link to one already on eBay.
And if that weren't enough, Matt, Tyler's boyfriend (Showing up at the Ball with another date! The gossip mogers will be swarming! ;o) also made his debut! Here's a link to see him. (Also another eBay auction.)
The jury is still out for me on Angelina. I would have to see a clearer picture of her. She reminds me of kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-1058928760113934872003-07-22T19:52:00.000-07:002003-07-22T19:53:30.993-07:00The UFDC National Convention is underway as we speak! And tonight is the Robert Tonner dinner. Will we see the unveiling of the rumored new Hispanic character? Only time will tell...
This morning, also saw a breakfast organized by Janice Naibert, for the members of Le Salon de Bleuette. It was a HUGE sucess with 56 eager Salon members attending and more dropping by later. I wish I could have kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-1058328541943419732003-07-15T21:09:00.000-07:002003-07-15T21:09:02.000-07:00And don't forget the new Brenda Starr Mid-Year Releases!kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-1058315395997414652003-07-15T17:29:00.000-07:002003-07-15T17:29:56.013-07:00Wow. I have been out of it. Lots of things spinning around in the Doll World though. Thanks to my friend Vera for sending me the link to Tonner's 2003 Mid-Year Releases. The mix and match separates are a FABULOUS idea, reminiscent of the the Pak's from the Golden Age of Barbie. And then, I just had to look at the "Tiny Dolls" link. Two new trunk sets for Tiny Betsy (Halloween and Christmas) as kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-1055260126279489242003-06-10T08:48:00.000-07:002003-06-10T08:54:57.530-07:00By the way, due to the abuse of spammers, I have removed the guestbook until further notice.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-1055259616733941272003-06-10T08:40:00.000-07:002003-06-10T08:49:10.726-07:00I just returned back from a wonderful trip to Florida. While I was there, I picked up the gorgeous new Brenda Starr from Robert Tonner. She is gorgeous! Oh wait I just said that! ;o)
Brenda arrives at The Kristana Spa!kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-943066682003-05-13T20:38:00.000-07:002003-05-13T20:38:24.050-07:00School project is done, it's back to dolls!
In Bleuette news, be sure to visit the site of Doris Lechler for all sorts of beautiful Bleuette goodies.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-930870802003-04-22T19:56:00.000-07:002003-04-22T19:56:51.653-07:00The Adventures of Gabrielle.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-927914142003-04-17T11:18:00.000-07:002003-04-17T11:18:42.296-07:00The current issue of Doll Reader magazine (with a Barbie on the cover) has a lovely tribute to Laura Meisner.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-927913332003-04-17T11:17:00.000-07:002003-04-17T11:21:35.000-07:00Happy Birthday Gene!kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-885151692003-02-03T21:14:00.000-08:002003-04-22T19:58:28.000-07:00Regarding Laura Meisner, Cheryl in LA posted this today on Vicky's Board:
Hi All,
I just spoke with one of Laura Meisner’s best friends. I was asked to relay this information to all of Laura’s friends. If you would like to send a card to the family, please email me privately, and I will supply you with a name and address. Laura’s service will be kept to just immediate family. The family is kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-885146212003-02-03T21:02:00.000-08:002003-02-03T21:06:07.000-08:00Pinque Passion Gene has been reported to be shipping! Amazing, and it isn't even Toy Fair! Stacy in IL posted her review here.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-884534632003-02-02T20:08:00.000-08:002003-02-02T20:08:44.950-08:00Coming on the heels of the Columbia tragedy, the Doll World has it's own...
The following was posted on Vicky's Board tonight by Mary in CT.
"It is with a heavy heart that I must convey the news of the passing
of my dear friend Laura Meisner. She had asked me to tell all of you
that she hoped her love of fashion, beauty and dolls would bring
pleasure and joy to all those who have chosen to kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-881707602003-01-28T11:39:00.000-08:002003-01-28T11:39:32.823-08:00IDEX was held over the weekend in San Francisco, and Mom and I were there. We saw alot of wonderful things, some that can't be lived without! ;o) For me it was Wendy Lawton's 2003 Guild doll, Bon Voyage. For others, it was the awesome Tonner line or perhaps the Shanghai Sirens in the Gene line. It's a tough choice. Doll dollars can only stretch so far.
But pictures are FREE, and we have alot of kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-881703192003-01-28T11:30:00.000-08:002003-01-28T11:30:49.470-08:00Weird, I had a whole post I had written about the upcoming doll lines and it completely disappeared. Dang! LOL...Anyways...kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-877666792003-01-20T20:47:00.000-08:002003-01-20T20:53:41.000-08:00Shoe lust! *drool*
Check out the wonderful (resin?) shoes of JoeTai. Wow. These are very fun.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-866886232002-12-29T23:11:00.000-08:002002-12-29T23:11:24.473-08:00More 2003 tidbits in Contemporary Doll Collector, you can see, the scanned pictures here.
I have many thoughts on the state of fashion doll collecting in 2003, but I will save those for when they completely gel together.
And I have been hearing interesting rumors about the Gene line for 2003 as well...will we really only see dressed dolls? Time will tell.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-866165702002-12-27T22:39:00.000-08:002002-12-27T23:05:21.000-08:00I admit, I have been a little lax in posting updates, but real life has a way of keeping you away from things you enjoy. I hope everyone had a pleasant holiday, and here is an early Happy New Year wish: Happy New Year!!
So like I said, I've been kinda out of it, not checking Vicky's daily like I usually do, but today I checked on a whim and I am glad I did. Thanks to Jo for posting these kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-854671352002-12-03T21:33:00.000-08:002002-12-03T21:33:52.066-08:00COOL LINKS!!
First one is Conde Nast Art. Here you can find fifty years of magazine covers of Vogue, Madamoiselle, Gourmet, Vanity Fair and House and Garden.
Here's a very cool Vanity Fair cover of Greta Garbo from 1932:
And cool link #2 is Dollmasters. Here you will find many wonderful antique reproductions, as well as other delights for you and your dolls. I am particularly fond of their kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-854132662002-12-02T19:46:00.000-08:002002-12-02T19:46:37.813-08:00kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-853263102002-12-01T01:54:00.000-08:002002-12-01T01:55:05.000-08:00A correction: Thanks to Vicki in CA...the outfit I described as being one of my favorites at signing at The Brass Horse, the belt was actually from Safari DOH! LOL. I think I knew that...I think. Okay who am I kidding? LOL. But great work Vicki! I think I will have to try that combination.
And tomorrow (okay, you got me later today) there is a Golden Gate Gene Club meeting. I can't wait! I've kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-852841382002-11-29T22:10:00.000-08:002002-11-29T22:10:30.830-08:00I stopped on the way home from work at TJ Maxx. Yes, I had to work today. *sigh* But I was delighted to find several Alex items at prices drastically less than suggested retail. I saw Alex "Woman of the Year" for $59.99 as well as several other dolls (whose names escape me) for between $29.99-$59.99. I picked up the Atlantico outfit for $29.99. Heck I'm worth it. ;o) I got that, "Oh you collect kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-852437932002-11-28T23:06:00.000-08:002002-11-28T23:06:12.460-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-848515662002-11-20T20:08:00.000-08:002002-11-20T20:08:05.846-08:00Competition and Auction doll pictures are up!kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-845639902002-11-14T21:55:00.000-08:002002-12-01T01:54:40.000-08:00Most of my pictures are done, and I hope to have the rest of them up in the next few days...in the meantime, I found the most AWESOME accessory for the Gene family at Restoration Hardware. (My favorite non-doll store.) It's a Gene sized record player!! And the coolest thing about it? Yes! The records from the assorted Gene outfits will fit on it! Even the arm moves! It's actually a music box thatkristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-839260402002-11-02T10:21:00.000-08:002002-11-02T10:21:28.843-08:00I'm here, I'm home. I've got lots more pics from the Gene Convention to get up, specifically, Auction and Competition dolls, but there are lots of fun pictures in the General and Sightseeing albums. Links up above. :o)kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-834074982002-10-23T08:06:00.000-07:002002-10-23T08:06:16.186-07:00Subject: NEW Gathering Date!
Okay, here it is:
The Lawton Gathering
Turlock, California
October 10-12, 2003
Everyone get out your erasers and rewrite this NEW date on your calendar. We are going to have such fun!
Wendy
kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-833765102002-10-22T16:56:00.000-07:002002-10-22T16:56:25.660-07:00How fun is this? I snapped it while at the Turquoise Museum.
kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-833530552002-10-22T07:45:00.000-07:002002-10-22T17:36:37.000-07:00After flight cancellations and delays I finally made it to the hotel about seven hours after I was supposed to (who knew San Jose would get San Francisco type fog? LOL).
Since I got in late last night I haven't had alot of time to explore the hotel area, but in the lobby there is a Starbucks, a few gift shops and a bar, and a restaurant.
For those of you flying in, and getting a rental car, kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-833530042002-10-22T07:44:00.000-07:002002-10-22T07:44:22.960-07:00From the Lawton Loop:
Subject: Lawton Gathering
As you know, we've been chewing on whether or not to put off our
Lawton Gathering until 2004 because of participation in a UFDC
luncheon next year and the fact that a planned Turlock hotel will not
be done in time for us.
I've finally decided. We will NOT put it off but will have it as
planned on October 17th - 19th, 2003. (Just about one kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-831547012002-10-17T22:13:00.000-07:002002-10-17T22:15:55.000-07:00From the October 11th, 2002 issue of Entertainment Weekly.
HOT TOY Bratz dolls, chic little moppets whose supermodel monikers (Yasmin, Cloe and Jade) and fashion accessories are making them "the new Barbie." FROM ABROAD Introduced last year in Spain, the Bratz are now the No. 1 toy in France, while here in the US, (bratzpack.com) they are outselling that chick from Malibu as the No. 1 kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-828916182002-10-12T11:33:00.000-07:002002-10-12T11:33:50.683-07:00There are three new Bratz clothing packs! Yippee! I also spotted some other non doll like Bratz liscensed items at Target including a pencil case and a way cool planner.
And in case you haven't seen 'em, Mattel has jumped on the Bratz bandwagon and have come out with "My Scene" Barbie (thanks to my buddie Kim for the heads up on this one.) The new Barbies feature enlarged heads and a facial kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-827024622002-10-08T12:43:00.000-07:002002-10-08T12:43:48.443-07:00Two sites worth your time: First sneak peaks of the new Silk Stone line (including a male character!) at a FAO Signing with Robert Best.
And secondly, here's pictures from the September GGGC Meeting. kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-826250382002-10-06T22:56:00.000-07:002002-10-06T22:56:51.046-07:00What would we do without Marcia? She's got the scoop from the recent Modern Doll Convention in Las Vegas. Check out her page, here for all the coverage. Highlights include a new 10" Kitty!kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-820817692002-09-24T22:37:00.000-07:002002-09-24T22:37:17.740-07:00Okay here I am at last. On the Bratz front, there is a wonderful Bratz Styling Spa with an exclusive Bratz doll! And if that weren't enough, there are also Bratz doll cases now. One for each of the characters. I haven't seen them in the stores yet, only on eBay. And last but certainly not least, there is now a CAR for the Bratz to tool around town in. It even has a real radio!
I have been kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-806812982002-08-24T23:39:00.000-07:002002-08-24T23:43:01.000-07:00Hmmm...lots of things!
I was once again at Target (okay, okay, I am there every week. LOL. Sometimes twice!) and they now have Bratz styling heads! I want one. Infact, I covet one. LOL. These are the size of the styling heads I remember having as a little girl and not the size of the puny Barbie styling heads that they make today. They come in the original four characters. I regret to say I do kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-802200782002-08-13T22:56:00.000-07:002002-08-13T22:56:55.273-07:00While researching the French doll Bleuette, I came across this site on the Theatre de la Mode. It has some wonderful pictures, including the inspiration for my favorite Gene, White Hyacinth.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-799068952002-08-06T14:01:00.000-07:002002-08-18T16:58:12.000-07:00My Mother says I don't update enough, so this post is dedicated to her. ;o)
Okee...I was at Target to today to pick up my DVD copy of Lord of the Rings and I saw all types of cool stuff. If you are a Bratz fan there are a whole bunch of non-doll liscensed products including tempory tattoos (4 different designs at $4.99 each), a light-up necklace (4 different designs, $5.99), my favorite: a kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-796028952002-07-30T10:52:00.000-07:002002-07-30T10:52:40.053-07:00Elise on the Lawton Loop posted pics from the UFDC 2002 National Convention. Looks like lots of fun dolls to be had. How do you choose?kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-793358122002-07-23T23:09:00.000-07:002002-07-23T23:09:12.890-07:00Reba posted pics tonight of the recent GGGC meeting, featuring talented repaint artist, Holly Miner and a Repaint Workshop. Yes, my BOP looks beady eyed...but she really isn't. LOL.
I have new respect for repainters...they deserve the prices they can bring for their talented brushwork.
On another note, I saw the new Bratz dolls at Target over the weekend, including the new BratzBoys Blaine and kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-790398582002-07-16T16:42:00.000-07:002002-07-16T16:42:48.396-07:00I was at K-Mart today and noticed that the Bratz in the summer clothing were packaged differently then the ones I saw at Target. They were in clear beach bags with a drawstring top. The dolls themselves were not in boxes, but rather a "blister" pack...sorta along the lines of action figures and Hot Wheels cars.
And speaking of Bratz, my friend Kim tells me there are two new sets that have been kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-789567502002-07-14T20:10:00.000-07:002002-07-14T20:10:39.926-07:00Am I the only one who doesn't have a Sydney?kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-783227552002-06-28T11:54:00.000-07:002002-06-28T11:54:57.130-07:00Thanks to John: (posted on Vicky's Board -- see link at the left)
HI
AD is unveiling the new seveenteen vinyl dolls at rosemont this weekend. Robert Tonner did the sculpt and I have to say love them!There are 5 dolls and 3 outfits- 4 dolls are prom gowns from the 40's 50's 70's and today.The other doll is a modern casually dressed doll and the outfits are made I think to go with her.One outfit kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-782928002002-06-27T18:29:00.000-07:002002-06-27T18:29:10.810-07:00I've added a new comment system to the Confidential. Right below the posts, next to the time, you will see a comment link. If you click on it, it will open up a new window and you can post whatever your heart desires. Gotta opinion on what I just said. Just want to say hi? Give it a try. Thanks. :o)kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-782908662002-06-27T17:29:00.000-07:002002-06-27T17:29:36.763-07:00Reba's got the scoop on the latest GGGC meeting here. There are some great pictures. I highly urge you to check it out!
kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-780908392002-06-23T01:32:00.000-07:002002-06-23T01:32:47.576-07:00Out of the loop *again.* LOL.
Where was I when Tonner introduced his mid-season releases? Who knows, but you can see them all here. (Thanks Reba.)
Thoughts on Emme? I've got a few...but those will be coming later.
There's a GGGC meeting tomorrow and I can't wait!
In the meantime, I finally got around to setting up an ImageStation album. The first album is dedicated to Miss Sara Crewe, The kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-775951072002-06-10T20:57:00.000-07:002002-06-10T21:00:22.000-07:00Oh yeah, and I went to a doll show, remember?
Sadly, with each season, the shows tend to get smaller and smaller and smaller. The internet is to blame, with sites like eBay and other online retailers vying for your hard-earned money. But its so hard to get that same experience when shopping online, the wonderful smell of a brand-new Alexander, freshly unfurled from her pink tissue paper, or the kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-775945302002-06-10T20:41:00.000-07:002002-06-10T20:41:48.403-07:00A little bird told me that AD has signed with someone for the 2003 Convention...kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-772102342002-05-31T22:00:00.000-07:002002-05-31T22:00:00.750-07:00Check it out! Here's a link to some of what's coming out for Barbie in 2003. Some very cool things! Ya gotta love Tommy and Kelly as the Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland! And the new crop of Silkstones...and a trunk! *Swoon!*
In other news, I will be heading to a doll show tomorrow. Will keep ya'll updated.
Summer vacation is in full swing, I plan to be more forthcoming with updates...until kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-765432932002-05-14T11:24:00.000-07:002002-05-14T11:26:02.000-07:00Popping in, well actually taking a breather from all the school projects that are due at the end of term...
But I was at Target over the weekend and noticed a shoe variation in one of the Bratz outfits, specifically, "Dynamite Dance." The shoes were more square, and a bit taller than the first style previously released.
As soon as finals are over, I will post more frequent updates, specificallykristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-756759022002-04-21T22:38:00.000-07:002002-04-21T22:38:52.066-07:00Picked up the latest Vogue Gene pattern today. #7556 "Grand Entrance." It features several full strapless ball gowns, one with lace-up detail in the front, another with a bustle treatment...much like another pattern Vogue has already done for Barbie. (In their "vintage" line.)kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-755330752002-04-17T20:48:00.000-07:002002-04-17T20:48:49.433-07:00Happy Birthday Gene!kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-751277542002-04-07T00:17:00.000-08:002002-04-07T00:17:28.020-08:00McDonald's has Madame Alexander Happy Meal toys, Lilly posted a picture of them here.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-110613382002-03-24T00:29:00.000-08:002002-04-07T00:15:30.000-08:00Check out this auction for pictures of the 2002 Paris Fashion Doll Festival Madra. She is very cute. kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-106866912002-03-12T23:50:00.000-08:002002-03-12T23:50:10.340-08:00Violet at the Tiki Bar:
kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-106467632002-03-11T21:58:00.000-08:002002-03-11T21:58:51.070-08:00By the way, my local Target featured a whole end-cap of the Bratz dolls. You may want to check it out. It included the Micro-Bratz, shoe packs, outfits and last year's and this year's assortment of dolls.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-106092192002-03-10T22:08:00.000-08:002002-03-10T22:08:54.073-08:00I had a wonderful weekend. I got to tour the Lawton Doll Factory. You can see the pictures I took here.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-103061042002-03-02T11:39:00.000-08:002002-03-02T11:40:11.000-08:00Sorry for the lack of updates, but school has been very hectic.
Thanks to Heather LINY of Share the Dream some of the proposed Gene line designs have been cancelled:
Champagne Flight
Ooh La La
Jacket Required (The one Trent outfit I was waiting for!)
Madra's Hostess Set (*pout*)
Madra in the Starlight Canteen set
AND the Ornament Set.
You can read her original post here. *sigh*
Also Alex's kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-100707082002-02-24T10:02:00.000-08:002002-02-24T10:02:04.113-08:00Break out the wallets, Franklin Mint has done it again, with another new vinyl doll: Queen Guinevere!kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-98404262002-02-17T23:15:00.000-08:002002-02-17T23:15:40.343-08:00By the way the entire 2002 Gene line can be seen at Share the Dream.
And there is WONDERFUL Toy Fair coverage at Master Collector Online.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-95909952002-02-10T18:00:00.000-08:002002-02-10T18:00:06.870-08:00Tee hee! That was fast! Patriciann posted the first pic of the new Tonner doll, she is based on the model Emme. Take a look at her here.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-95908552002-02-10T17:54:00.000-08:002002-02-10T17:54:28.006-08:00Okay, Marilyn in Manhattan has an album full of pictures featuring the Tyler exclusive outfit Cosmetic Campaign.
And although we don't have anything yet, Marcia from Facets by Marcia will have pictures very soon! (Yay Marcia!!)
And another tid-bit, Tonner also introduced a plus-sized fashion doll! Did we catch a glimpse of her in Capital Investments?
Ahhhh the waiting!! LOL.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-95783102002-02-10T09:56:00.000-08:002002-02-10T09:56:01.370-08:00They say, third time's a charm! LOL! I am pretty sure that the Ooh La La Violet is a direct copy of, or inspired by if you will, of a Dior design. I just have to dig out my Dior book.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-95778122002-02-10T09:34:00.000-08:002002-02-10T09:34:08.946-08:00TOY FAIR 2002!!!
I tried to post this last night but then my computer was acting a bit wonky. LOL.
Anyhows, Joyce W. posted a link on Vicky's to Virtual Dolls. There's pics of the Tonner 2002 Fashion Show. Almost live from New York!
Then posted early this morning, Tomi posted this glorious report from the dinner party given by Ashton Drake at the Russian Tea Room:
What a night! First the AD kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-95433762002-02-09T00:07:00.000-08:002002-02-09T00:07:02.060-08:00Mel Odom is the Artist of the Month at collectibles today.com.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-95238652002-02-08T11:29:00.000-08:002002-02-08T11:29:47.070-08:00Jerrold de Wolfe presents his Homage to Hollywood collection.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-93916862002-02-04T22:55:00.000-08:002002-02-04T22:55:54.143-08:00By the way, I've done some tweaking to The Confidential. If you notice down there to your left, I've added links to my my favorite shops. Now make me proud, and help boost up the economy!!kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-93907722002-02-04T22:10:00.000-08:002002-02-04T22:12:10.000-08:00*blush* I apologise for the non-workingness (Is that a word?) of my Wendy Lawton pictures. It's on my list of things to do though! Tee hee!
But in other doll circles, we have a picture of the FAO Spring Gene exclusive, she's called, Springtime in Central Park:
The dress reminds me of, all rolled into one, Tango, Blue Heaven, and Pink Lightening, with the hat from On the Avenue tossed in. I kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-91485462002-01-28T20:54:00.000-08:002002-01-29T12:28:24.000-08:00And here are those promised Wendy Lawton pictures I promised!
Haute Couture -- is the 2002 Guild Doll. She is 14" and is porcelain and wood. She also comes with a dress form and three patterns.
Here is a close-up of her beautiful face. (I've already named the one I have on order, Katherine Elizabeth.)
Dressmaker's Mannequin -- This is the gift you get for joining the Lawton Collector's Guild.
kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-91470282002-01-28T20:07:00.000-08:002002-01-28T20:12:45.000-08:00
Thanks to my buddy Kim for graciously allowing me to share this picture with all of you. If I could have one Tyler this year (Only one? *sigh* but I really like Florentine as well! LOL.) this would be it. She is the epitome of elegance. Forgive me for not knowing the name, but she is one of the Theatre de la Mode dolls.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-91466372002-01-28T19:56:00.000-08:002002-01-28T20:17:52.000-08:00Torch Song Violet is an Industry Choice DOTY winner!! more >>>
This gorgeous doll, which will premiere at Toy Fair and ship 3rd or 4th quarter, had her dress designed by my graduate Jose D. Sáenz. Joan Greene made it "pop" with the addition of the shawl and the beaded headgear.
Jose also designed Violet's Special Appearance. I am so happy -- maybe now that I have helped others get their kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-91148442002-01-27T23:08:00.000-08:002002-01-27T23:08:54.960-08:00How I missed my buddy Kim at IDEX is beyond me, but be sure to check out her site for some GREAT pics!! I have pics too...but mostly of my newest love Wendy Lawton Dolls which I will post in the next few days. Suffise to say, if I could have only one doll this year, this would be it! (And I caved and put her on order! LOL.)kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-90835232002-01-26T21:16:00.000-08:002002-01-26T21:16:14.636-08:00Thanks to Patty in Hawaii for creating this wonderful site with pictures from the Theatre de la Mode when it was on exhibit in Hawaii.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-90462792002-01-25T12:52:00.000-08:002002-01-25T12:52:51.933-08:00OMG! How could I have forgotten the 2002 Kitty Collier line? LOL!! Well here it is, better late then never!kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-90459992002-01-25T12:43:00.000-08:002002-01-25T12:43:00.940-08:00And let us not forget the other Tonner Doll Company lines!
Tyler Wentworth's tribute to Théâtre de la Mode (Also great that it includes pictures of the orginial manniquins!)
Betsey McCall (tiny) and her 14" Cousin: More Betsey McCall!!
And last, but certainly not least is the Mary Engelbreit family of dolls!
kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-90433212002-01-25T11:07:00.000-08:002002-01-25T11:40:59.000-08:00And don't forget Miss TYLER WENTWORTH and her new line for 2002!kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-90426462002-01-25T10:42:00.000-08:002002-01-25T10:42:30.050-08:00Check it out! Wendy Lawton has outdone herself again! So many choices, so little money! But you can see her new line here: What's Newkristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-88653382002-01-20T00:22:00.000-08:002002-01-20T00:22:08.716-08:00Oooooooh! Some interesting new rumors....(msg) Dark Desire Madra has a dark streak in her honey blonde hair? Inquiring Minds want to know...
Gene Marshall will(?) have a 20th Century Fox Trunk Set this year, and it will be a dressing room style trunk... hhhmmmmmmm...maybe she hasn't lost ALL her princess points?
The Spring FAO exclusive Gene will be limited to 500(!?!), with a price point of $195kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-88390812002-01-18T23:44:00.000-08:002002-01-18T23:44:58.886-08:00AND in other wonderful doll news, Franklin Mint is pulling out the stops in its additions to their vinyl fashion doll line. It started with Jackie, then Diana, Lily, Marilyn and Josephine, followed by Rose from Titanic and Scarlett O'Hara. Then we have Liz Taylor, and Twiggy, Lucy, not to mention Vanna White, Jennifer Flavin Stallone, and a Harley Davidson inspired doll. AND just announced Sandy kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-88389232002-01-18T23:34:00.000-08:002002-01-18T23:34:16.200-08:00Once again, we have Heather LINY(sharethedream.com) to thank for this information: The Official AD/Gene News (msg) 1. The whole FAO not carrying Gene rumor was false. As I stated yesterday, what really happened was that AD is not having a big retailer/press shindig this year at FAO during Toy Fair like they did last year, but that's about it.
2. The news about AD disbanding the Gene Team is kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-88386692002-01-18T23:17:00.000-08:002002-01-18T23:22:25.000-08:00This will be my first, last, and only link to a site from Dollzine.com, but if offers another (if not jaded, in my opinion) take on the whole AD "disbandment." The Soapbox - Why Gene Marshall is Losing Popularity from Dollzine
And after you have read that, be sure to take some time and read the reaction to her post on Vicky's.
And today Nancy (who posts as nancerich), posted a wonderful kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-87726902002-01-16T21:57:00.000-08:002002-01-16T21:57:02.450-08:00Possible bad news???
This was on one of my e-mail lists, and I'd like to know if anyone here knows if there is any truth to it? Here goes copy and paste:
For everyone that collects or loves to work on Gene, this might be of interest. It was posted on another board but was told that it was alright to post/tell somewhere else, so thought I would post it here for those of you that haven't heard.
kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-87725552002-01-16T21:49:00.000-08:002002-01-16T21:49:39.476-08:00Thanks to Pat Henry, we have a better look at the Alex 2002 Linekristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-86960492002-01-14T16:55:00.000-08:002002-01-14T16:55:34.540-08:00Heather LINY posted on Vicky's that the Swingtime Seranade at the FAO signing in February will be in white.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-86726252002-01-13T23:37:00.000-08:002002-01-13T23:49:24.000-08:00Dontcha just love this time of year? Toy Fair excitement builds, IDEX is two weeks away, and we have many manufacturers just slipping stuff out!
I was shopping at Target today and they have completely reworked their toy department. Of particular note are the new Beach Party line of the Bratz dolls. I happened upon Yasmin and Cloe. "Summer just got a little hotter!" In looking at the two dolls I kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-86648342002-01-13T17:45:00.000-08:002002-01-13T17:45:30.980-08:00Alana beat me to the punch, but here is her scan of the newest FM doll: Sandy from Grease! I love the trunk! This was on the back of today's Parade magazine.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-86625092002-01-13T16:21:00.000-08:002002-01-13T16:21:59.430-08:00Register Here for your Alexander Doll Company Catalogs!kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-86219832002-01-11T23:27:00.000-08:002002-01-11T23:27:01.786-08:00photo #3 And last but not least, we have Evening Sunrise. (An oxymoron if I ever heard one.) Jury is still out on this one, what's that big black thing by her head?kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-86219582002-01-11T23:25:00.000-08:002002-01-11T23:25:33.553-08:00photo #2 This is Top This a must have for me. LOVE IT!kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-86219222002-01-11T23:23:00.000-08:002002-01-11T23:23:25.363-08:003 additional photos of 2002 Gene line... This one shows the 2002 Simply Gene -- although from this shot I can't really tell what the difference in the face paint is.kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-86072302002-01-11T12:38:00.000-08:002002-01-18T23:25:02.000-08:00From Wendy of the Gene Team: Toy Fair FAO Schwarz Signing Event February 10, 2002 The Ashton-Drake Galleries invites you to join Gene Marshall Collection creator Mel Odom and famed fashion designer Tim Kennedy for a special guest appearance at:
FAO Schwarz/Manhattan
Fifth Avenue at 58th Street
Sunday, February 10, 2002
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
200 “Swingtime Serenade: Special Edition” limited-edition kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2232728.post-86047942002-01-11T11:01:00.000-08:002002-01-18T23:25:52.000-08:00According to someone named Julian Mobley on Vicky's: 2002 Gene Line There are 3 pictures missing from the 2002 Gene Line.
Simply Gene with new face paint
Madra doll Top This Suit with "Top hat"
Violet costume Evening Sunrise Short cocktail dress with lace overlay
Very interesting. I wonder if the new face paint Gene will actually have a different look. Or just new colors? Mel has been adament kristanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14716301148210593565noreply@blogger.com