Downton Abbey Paper Dolls..best thing ever...

Holy crap these are awesome.

My Interview about Kill Me with Big Gay Horror Fan

Prada Spring Shoes....en fuego

Oh my....these are sooo gorgeous.

Tonner Sweet Deals 40% off

Get 40% off some great dolls...including the Halloween convention dolls and some DC Stars!
Use the code SWEETDLS40

LoveCraft Ladies‘ Shirt

LoveCraft Ladies‘ Shirt I Just ordered this little gem for myself. I think it really speaks for itself.

Winter Knitty Suprises Are Up!

That Moose vest is the cutest.

Integrity Idex Previews...Hold onto your Purse Strings!

You have probably seen them by now...and hopefully you have already fedex'd your life savings to your nearest doll dealer...because these dolls are AMAZING.  The worst part is...there are MORE TO COME. I am clearly not going to survive the vinyl windfall this year.  Some of the current girls need to make way because these upcoming dolls are to good to pass up.


The Monograms...wow.  I have not been swayed by these in the past but this current line up is more than tempting.  My two favorites of the batch are Exaggeration and Admiration.  The outfits combined with awesome accessories and beautiful facial screening knock these out of the park.  I did manage to resist the pre-order though but I cannot say that I won't be eyeing future sales on these two girls.

 The FR16's look lovely but I am holding out on these until it is the absolute perfect storm of outfit, face, and hair color for me.  Same for the adorable 16 Poppy doll.  The Nu Fantasy Hansel & Gretal...very very cool.  The detail on these outfits blows my mind.

Now for the real squeal factors....Chip!  Holy moley I love this doll.  The sculpt is adorable...sort of Blaine-esque from Glee mixed with Jake from Sixteen Candles.  And the two-tone shoes...so cute.  The Platinum Poppy is also so sweet...but she will be de-bumped the moment she enters the house.  YES...I caved and pre-ordered these in an instant.

My other must-have was Poppy as Sabrina.  OMG.  I wish I could have the whole she-bang but I had to restrain myself.  When I saw the Most Sophisticated Gift set, i got on the horn immediately and secured a pre-order.  Now I still have not gotten my Breakfast at Tiffany's giftset yet...taps foot impatiently...but I am sure I will be over the moon with the awesomeness of these sets.

It does mean that my brunette Poppy will be getting an eviction notice...can't have any repeats...

And just think...there is still the regular FR line coming. EEEEK!  Plus more Tonner.  Le sigh.

Dolls & DollReader Mags to Merge: Haute Doll Returns!

DOLLS, Doll Reader magazines merge The two premiere publications covering doll collecting, DOLLS and Doll Reader, will merge into one title in 2012 published under the name DOLLSby Jones Publishing. The deal was announced Jan. 27 at the Debut of Dolls and DOTY Awards Banquet during the IDEX trade show in Orlando, Fla. Jones Publishing also presented its Lifetime Achievement award to Maggie Iacono at the same event.

DOLLS and Doll Reader's sister publications, Teddy Bear Review and Teddy Bear & Friends, will also merge this year. Jones Publishing will retain the title Teddy Bear & Friends but increase the magazine's frequency to TBR's bimonthly schedule.

"By working collaboratively with our industry partners, we know that we can help make the industry stronger," said IDEX Vice President Susan Fitzgerald. "This new merger will allow us to reach more people and, in turn, grow the publications and their content. We believe this will also help to develop and expand IDEX, which remains the leading industry show."

DOLLS Publisher Carie Ferg agreed, saying "Uniting two great, long-standing doll magazines into one dynamic title, as well as partnering with IDEX, presents us with a terrific opportunity to use the combined strengths of Jones Publishing and Madavor Media to grow the industry."

The new DOLLS magazine will be sent to both DOLLS and Doll Reader subscribers beginning with the March 2012 issue, which mails Feb. 2. This issue features a sneak peek at what dollmakers have planned for this year. The new combined magazine will continue to feature fan-favorite columns and features from Doll Reader on a regular basis, including patterns by Marsha Olson and Antique Q&A by Jan Foulke, and well as DOLLS' readers favorites.

The big change will come for Haute Doll, which has appeared for the past year as a special section with a flip cover in Doll Reader. With the merger DOLLS will move from 10 issues to a monthly publishing schedule, with one special-focus issue every quarter appearing as DOLLS Presents: Haute Doll, entirely devoted to high-fashion and ball-jointed dolls. The regular issues of DOLLS won't neglect popular fashion dolls and BJDs, but the content will remain suitable for all ages, while Haute Doll specials will venture into edgier fashion and ball-jointed doll releases.

Doll Reader subscribers will have the remaining issues of their subscription applied to DOLLS; readers who subscribe to both magazines will have their DOLLS subscription extended by the number of issues remaining on their Doll Reader subscription. An FAQ is posted on the DOLLS website,www.dollsmagazine.com, to answer questions about the merger, and Jones Publishing has issued an invitation to readers to send feedback, suggestions, and additional questions to DOLLS staff. Contact information and links are posted on the DOLLS website under the "Contact Us" link at the top of the home page.

Jones Publishing and DOLLS magazine have committed to have a strong presence at IDEX, which will continue to be owned and managed by Madavor Media. Look for some exciting events sponsored by Jones at the 2013 IDEX show, including the presentation of the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award!

Vote for My Costumes!

Woot!  I made it to Round Two for the 2011 Honor Awards.  Please show some love to me and my fellow compadres as Lifeline Theatre and vot for Watership Down and Monte Cristo when ya sees it on the poll.

Idex 2012...i am in so much trouble...

Seriously.  Lots of dolls people.  Lots of them. And I want them.

Check out Wilde Imagination's Facebook page for previews...

Parnilla..Evangeline's Cousin.  A resin Ellowyne.  Amelia gets two new buddies.

Just wait until you see the Integrity stuff..ugh.   So Much Trouble.

Nu Mood Tonner...SQUEAL!

So excited about the dance foot dolls!  I cannot wait for these.  The other body types are cool as well but I HATE wig dolls. 

I will be getting all of the hands though and giving a couple of my superhero ladies upgrade bodies!  I really hope that our convention Wonder Woman doll has these sort of options...

The feet options are also soooo exciting for posing..especially for ballet and dance poses...

The fashions and shoes are lovely but they need to get going on some red ballet shoes ASAP.

Tonner 13" Wonder Woman & Supergirl now $45!

I would like to say that I resisted...but I would be lying.

New Tonner Superheroes..Star Sapphire, Batgirl, Black Cat, & Elektra

DC STARS DOLL - BATGIRL DOLL 2012 - LE150
Dressed Tonner character figure™. Face includes hand-painted details. Fine quality vinyl and hard plastic. American Models™ head sculpt. 22" American Models™ body. Blue inset eyes. Flame red rooted saran hair. Cameo skin tone. Black stretch faux leather bodysuit. Black cape lined in gold lame. Faux patent leather mask. Gold sparkle belt. Gold faux leather gauntlets. Gold faux leather boots. Comes with two pair of hands (gold and cameo skin tone). Stand. LE 150. DUE IN LATE MARCH.


DC STARS DOLL - STAR SAPPHIRE - LE500
Dressed Tonner character figure™. Face includes hand-painted details. Fine quality vinyl and hard plastic. HG head sculpt. 16" Heroic body. Light brown hand-painted eyes. Raven rooted saran hair. Tyler skin tone. Purple bodysuit with stretch net inset and white satin collar. Pantyhose, Purple face mask, Two pair of hands (purple and Tyler skin tone), High back zip purple boots, Stand. LE 500 

MARVEL TONNER DOLL - ELEKTRA - LE300
Dressed Tonner character figure™, Face includes hand-painted details, Fine quality vinyl and hard plastic, Rene head sculpt, 16" Heroic body, Dark brown painted eyes, Raven rooted saran hair, Tyler skin tone, Red stretch body suit, Red stretch metallic hat, Red stretch metallic arm Bands, Red stretch metallic leg bands, Red shinny metallic strappy boots with back zip, Nude tights, Two knives, Tyler skin tone holding hands, Tyler skin tone classic hands & stand.
MARVEL TONNER DOLL - BLACK CAT - DRESSED TONNER CHARACTER
figure™. Face includes hand-painted details. Fine quality vinyl and hard plastic. Breathless head sculpt. 16" Heroic body. Blue hand-painted eyes. Pale blonde rooted saran hair. Cameo skin tone. Black stretch vinyl jumpsuit with white faux fur trim. Faux patent leather and fur trimmed boots. Black stretch vinyl choker. Removable black mask. Two pair of hands (black and cameo). Stand. LE 300. DUE IN LATE MARCH. 

New Lizzette Doll at Wilde Imagination

She is cute...I like Pretty Little Lizzette the best.

Meet Lizette!

I had a nice life in New Orleans and I really didn't want to go anywhere. Julian (my dad) got a job in San Francisco so we had to move. Thinking back, I guess I didn't respond well and I made the whole change more difficult for my parents - but I was comfortable in New Orleans. I knew the city. I mean, I had lived there my whole life. I had friends. Well, maybe more acquaintances than friends. But I got along. Plus, I like hot weather and it seems like it's always raining in SF. But I guess all this makes me sound like I'm whining...

Tonner Doll Inside Scoop on 2012 Preview and Mainline Release

Benefit Bonus...Free Some Kind of Gorgeous w/$50 order

I love this little foundation...buildable coverage and it has a nice creamy feel that is perfect for my eternally dry skin.  

*Get a FREE some kind-a gorgeous mini (medium shade) with any $50 order. Enter SKAGMINI at checkout. Offer valid 1/10/12 to 1/16/12. While supplies last. Valid with standard shipping offers. FREE standard shipping is automatically applied on all US orders over $50 and international orders over $125. No codes necessary. Excludes order shipping to China.  Shop now>>

Jason Wu for Target line...!!!!! Cat Scarf!!!!

Take a peak at the Jason Wu for target line on this fantastic blog.  Sigh.  I want.  So the ethical clothing challenge will be postponed until February...I will do some damage and then repent for the rest of the year.  I definitely want the cat scarf.  The Cat Tote or one of those adorable blue daisy purses might be on the menu as well.  I'd like to get a dress, skirt, and blouse...possibly a sweater as well.

The full gallery can be seen here...in stores Feb 5th. Hopefully I won't have to stab anyone to get some.

Vampire Paper Dolls on Sale

I think these are pretty awesome.  I adore paperdolls.  I used to draw my own (still do sometimes).  I might have to get these come payday.

2012 Tonner Registration is Open "Flights of Fancy" Wonder Woman

 Invisible Jet time yall!  I'm so excited to have another Wonder Woman event! Weeee!  Hopefully it will be in the 16" size as I think most people prefer that size to the big beefy girls (though i love mine).  Must start on a costume!  Also, I do love airline fashion.  I have a fantastic book about the history of airline uniforms.  Who doesn't love a sexy stew?

2012 Tonner Convention- Flights of Fancy

Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Sunday, May 20, 2012

The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center
(630) 719-8000
70 Yorktown Center
Lombard, Illinois 60148
United States

  "Flights of Fancy"

Hello, Passengers, and welcome aboard Tonner flight 52012 heading to Lombard, IL for the 2012 Tonner Doll Flights of Fancy Convention! This is your pilot speaking, Captain Robert Tonner.  It looks like it’s going to be a smooth flight, and the weather is going to be splendid!  Flight Coordinator Miss Nancy will be around shortly with a food cart to provide snacks, fluffy pillows, blankets.  Everyone have a good flight, and thank you for flying Tonner Air!

It’s a bird!  It’s a…plane!  No!  It’s your ticket to 2012 TonnerCon
at the Westin in Lombard, IL! 

Pack your bags, Collectors, and get ready to take a trip for the 2012 Tonner Flights of Fancy Convention!  The flight begins boarding on May 17^th for a fun-filled weekend!   Your ticket includes 3 meals and one dessert, and is sure to be a trip of a lifetime, where you can meet up with your old doll friends, and make new ones!  In addition to doing what we do best with fashion, comics and movies, this year you can expect a VERY exciting debut of a new line that will reignite a nostalgic flame that harkens to the good ol’ days of Golden Hollywood.  But wait!  There’s more! 

 There will also be an amazing appearance by a notoriously infamous Amazonian Princess that is one of the most beloved characters in the history of the world.  There will also be a fabulous Wilde Imagination event, done as only Ellowyne could do… and …But wait!  There’s MORE! 

Each attendee will get an amazing 16” fashion doll souvenir!  We will also be holding our famous PJ Party (prizes for the best PJs!), and there will also be the marvelous Raffle Room, music, a super-stocked Tonner/Wilde Sales Room, favors, and of course, our wonderful OOAK Charity Auction!

But wait!  THERE’S MORE!!  Back by popular demand, there will be a Christmas event, so don’t un-deck your halls just yet, Collectors!  Breakout events to be announced at a later date, so stay tuned, Doll Lovers!

Want a bird’s eye view into a Tonner Convention?  Join us, won’t you? 
$50 holds your seat, so sign up now! 
Limited to 300 attendees, Registration cost is $349 per person. 

Tonner Doll Sneak Attack Sales

From the Tonner Doll Facebook blog...

Hey Doll Lovers! 

Due to our brand spanking new system, we are modifying the way we SNEAK ATTACK:  Instead of a one-time use coupon code twice per week and whoever uses it first gets it, we are doing something different.  Think of it as a mini sale via coupon code for our online community only that will strike completely at random once per week, and last only for 30 minutes! Anyone  can use the code, and as many times as they want, as long as it's within the 30 minute interval.  The discount will range anywhere from 15-25% off, and there will be NO EXLUSIONS just like before!  And remember, this will only be announced via Facebook, as it’s an online-community promotion, but our Twitter followers and those who follow us on our new website (www.tonnerdoll.com and www.dollduels.com) will, by default, be in the loop and able to take advantage!  The more, the merrier, we always say!

Again, we do the SNEAK ATTACK as a way to show our deep gratitude to you, our amazing Facebook, Twitter and online community!  Your continued loyalty, support and engagement never ceases to humble us, and for that, we THANK YOU!

2012 Resolutions. Making an effort...Giving a damn.

I make them every year...I stick to most of them usually...

No new craft supplies or fabric.

• I have rooms and boxes and rooms of boxes filled with yarn, fabric, and craft projects.  It will be hard but I must resist the urge to splurge and shop my stash instead.  I have so much to choose from...I am also trying to include patterns and knitting/craft books in this.  But that might be a losing prospect.  Notions are allowed since I might need to get a zipper to finish a skirt etc.

No new clothing.

• I did the ethical clothing challenge in 2010 and it was great. I only caved three times the whole year: a backup wedding dress in case of rain from Anthro, a pair of skinny jeans after I hit my weight loss goal, and a Trashy Diva Doris Day dress while on honeymoon in New Orleans (technically I could call this a souvenir).  I think I can do it again this year...especially if I stick to the next resolution.

52 Craft Challenge

•   I want to make something every week...something crafty.  It could be a skein of handspun, a new dress, a softie, a dish towel, etc...but i want to produce things and work through my stash.  This is a lofty lofty challenge. I know I won't always get something done every week but I hope that some weeks I can double up.  At the end of the year...I will have a pile of new things, treats, gifts, etc...

Give Hand-Made

• This is something I have been doing for years now but every year I try to up my game.

Read More. Write More. Watch Less.

•  Read and write  more.  Watch less TV.  Pretty straight forward.  Right now my goal is one night sans the boob tube.  I can do a lot with four hours.

One Doll Enters, Two Dolls Leave

• I am sure to fail on this one...but even if I succeed once...it is a win. 

 And as Always....Make an Effort.

• Make an Effort has been my standing resolution for many years.  Some days it means putting on lipstick...some days it is making the bed...others it can be running an extra mile on the treadmill.  It all adds up to taking control of your life.  Little successes can add up.  When the world is crazy, sometimes the small choice of digging through that drawer to find the underwear that matches your bra is all you can do.   

Give a Damn

• This sort of ups the "make an effort" ante....in addition to lipstick and matching undies on occasion, I want to try to make a difference when I can.  Volunteer more, donate more, be present with my friends and family.  Listen More. Talk Less.

There you have it.  In the face 2012.

Groupon for Textile Discount Outlet

I love this place...like three fabric stores exploded.  But the deals are great.  The trim and ribbon room alone is worth it.  So buy a groupon...check it out. 


http://www.groupon.com/deals/textile-discount-chicago?utm_campaign=UserReferral&utm_medium=email&utm_source=uu5717851

W Club Registration is Open Until 1/18/2012!

Don't miss out.  I have been super pleased with the W Club dolls as of late.  My Sweet Confections Poppy is AMAZING! Check out Shuga's great pictures on her blog.  I just got my girl out of the box...  I do love her with the blonde hair and tan skin.  She is hanging out with Sunset Rave Ayumi and hopefully I will have a chance to swing by Gigi & Sherry's to FINALLY pick up my long neglected Rebel Spirit doll so that I can have a fun tan girl clique for the shelf. 

This year's upgrade add-on dolls in the 2012 Brochure are fantastic.  I managed to resist last year's offerings as I am not a fan of Kyori (yet).  I am definitely getting this Poppy but still have not decided on the Natalia. She has nice coloring though and does not look as severe as previous Natalia dolls.

The club is a must if you plan to go to the conventions if only to get into the w club lunch and to get early registration access.  However, it is also a must if you plan NOT to go to the convention since you get a chance to buy the extra convention product before the rest of the world.  This year's convention will be in Orlando and I am pretty confident that I won't be able to go due to theatre, money, and life.  So this will be my best way to get a dolly fix (unless I decide to get a proxy...which is a possibility).

New Years Special at Wilde Imagination

New Journal entry from Ellowyne.  New Outfits too...A Fluttering Heart and  Serendipity.



New Year's SAVINGS! 15% OFF Any Order of $75 or More! Just use Promo Code WILDE05 to receive the savings. Don't wait ~ offer expires at midnight, EST, on January 18th.  And don't forget to check out the NEW outfits for Ellowyne, plus some amazing End of Edition Specials. It's our way of saying: Happy 2012!

New Tonner Doll Site Launched....

With lots of shiny new features.   I have only just started to investigate it all.  You can now shop, gander, and gab all in the same place.