Doll store Two Day Dreamers just reported that the BBC has finally approved Tonner's Torchwood and Doctor Who dolls...FINALLY! Ugh but now to come up with the cash to get these...sigh.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Enchanted Doll to have a Resin Line!
This lady's work is stunning...these resin dolls are greatly anticipated. I cannot wait to see what she presents in way of dolly temptation.
Posted by
alyrenee
at
1:58 PM
1 comments
Labels: Ball-Jointed Dolls
New Ellowyne & Evangeline
I love the new shoes for Ellowyne. The Visiting Frogmore Evangeline is gorgeous!
They also have free shipping:
Just enter Promo Code ECA at checkout to receive FREE shipping on any WildeImagination order of $75 or More! International customers use Promo Code ECB to SAVE $9.95 on orders of $75 or More
Posted by
alyrenee
at
1:44 PM
0
comments
Labels: Dolls, Ellowyne Wilde, Evangeline Ghastly, Tonner
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Jedi Knitter Training....
So for my 2010 Alyrenee Upgrade...I have decided to do the TKGA Master Hand Knitting Program. I got my materials today. Very exciting...feel free to join me!
Posted by
alyrenee
at
1:55 PM
0
comments
Labels: Knitting
Sinister Circus Madame Myst Tonner Direct Exclusive
I nearly missed this bit...the fabulous Madame Myst is a TonnerDirect.com exclusive.
Posted by
alyrenee
at
1:34 PM
0
comments
Labels: Dolls, Re-Imagination, Sinister Circus, Tonner
Monday, February 1, 2010
Tonner's Cami & Jon Collection is Live!
Let me know what you think..I am still looking. The biggest and not unwelcome surprise is that the collection is "made to order"..meaning they want have piles of this stuff going on uber-clearance a year later. That also effectively means I probably cannot get any of it since I rely on the clearances heavily.
Cami & Jon Collection
Cami looks like a variation on the Cinderella head sculpt to me who I think looks like a bitchy high school cheerleader. No really that tempted. The outfits have a more youthful edgy look but thus far I think i can resist. The images for Jonquil aren't there yet...I keep you updated.
Update! Jon will evidently be a variation on the Jaq face sculpt for the Antoinette body. Here's a link to some photos by George!
Posted by
alyrenee
at
11:28 AM
0
comments
Labels: Antoinette, Dolls, Tonner
Friday, January 29, 2010
New Tonner 2010!
Woot Powergirl! There are still too many place holders for my taste though...
More thoughts later...
To see some actual pictures from Idex 2010...click here.
Posted by
alyrenee
at
2:09 PM
0
comments
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Mrs Beckinsale: My Ethical Clothing Pledge
I'm doing this...
Mrs Beckinsale: My Ethical Clothing Pledge
Posted by
alyrenee
at
8:20 PM
1 comments
Challenge..No New Clothes for 2010! Take the Ethical Clothing Pledge.
Okay...I think I might be ready for a MAJOR commitment. Sounds crazy I know. But I was inspired by listener JoniMarie's 'no new clothes' pledge as well as trip to the Salvation Army last night that netted me three pairs of pants, three blouses, and one African Dancer costume for $25! And one of those pants were Seven for All Mankind Jeans!!! Heck I could re-sell those suckers on eBay for $40! So with my love for vintage and thrift store shopping, combined by my sewing skills, my desire to save money, my need to widdle down the stash, AND the positive impact on the environment...I think i can do this!
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
T H E _ E T H I C A L _ C L O T H I N G _ P L E D G E
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
I pledge to only wear clothing that is one or more of the following:
1. Pre-loved
2. Handmade (preferably by me)
3. Reconstructed
4. Made with ethical / environmentally friendly materials
5. Made by a company with strong ethical policy & workers' rights
Posted by
alyrenee
at
7:59 PM
0
comments
Labels: Ethical Clothing Pledge, Retro, Sewing
Tonner Dolls on Sale at Lone Star Dolls!
Sweet Deals to be had...resist if you can!
Posted by
alyrenee
at
7:38 PM
0
comments
Learn something new! Purling Long Tail Cast On!
How handy...now I can get the first row of ribbing out of the way as I cast on! Genius!
Posted by
alyrenee
at
5:28 PM
0
comments
Labels: Knitting
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Be Still My Heart...Retro Swing Dance Shoes

Um...I might have found my new jam...these shoes are KILLER! And the white versions would make fabulous wedding shoes for a vintage bride. I am definitely planning to hunt down these red wedges...they are on sale at Chicago Dance Supply up in Andersonville...muhahahaha!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
I'm on YouTube talking about Horror..time 16:40
At least my hair is good...I stutter like crazy though. I am at the 16:40 mark.
Posted by
alyrenee
at
11:00 AM
0
comments
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Gail Simone Returns to 'Birds of Prey' in 2010 -- EXCLUSIVE
Gail Simone Returns to 'Birds of Prey' in 2010 -- EXCLUSIVE
Squeal. Best news ever!
Posted by
alyrenee
at
11:43 AM
0
comments
Labels: Comics
Tonner 2010 Rumors...Squeal!
Ohhhh. I am excited. Evidently for the DC Stars line, we are getting a Deluxe Huntress and Harley Quin. I am sort of lukewarm on the Huntress...but Harley will be awesome! Evidently there are previews in the Tomart Figures magazine and Huntress will be in the purple and black costumes. Hawkman is also coming soon. Also rumored is a Lynda Carter Wonder Woman (squeal!). I think we will be seeing Flash this year too. I keep holding out for Cheetah, Zatanna, and Robin...plus some villains! Green Arrow as well pretty please!
Also coming, the Prince of Persia (which we already new), Alice in Wonderland (which we already assumed), and Tron!
Posted by
alyrenee
at
11:34 AM
1 comments
Monday, January 18, 2010
Ysolde is my hero...
If you haven't already done so...go buy some patterns. I just went back for more and got all the twist collective patterns I have been coveting. All for the most noble of causes...
Posted by
alyrenee
at
3:12 PM
1 comments
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Episode #009 KIPing Silky Ninja

Filled with knitting, spinning, ninjas, dolls, costumes, theatre, crafty beavers, wedding, DIY bride, retro fashion, and more!
Knitting:
-Dax's Cardigan
-How to sew on a Button!
-Phat Fiber Box!
-All Twisted Up Fiber and Doll Fashions!
-Respect the Spindle: Spin Infinite Yarns with One Amazing Tool
-The Intentional Spinner: A Holistic Approach to Making Yarn
-Bella Mittens
-Amelia Earhart Hat
-Montera Embroidered Button Coat
-Bamburg Gloves
-Knitscene Preview
-King of Confidence Cardigan
-Ysolde Teague's Patterns for Haitian Relief.
-Temporal Scarf
Wedding:
-Ruffled Vintage Wedding Blog
-History of the Seersucker Suit
Theatre:
-Edward Hopper Project
-Uncle Vanya and The Phone Book at Strawdog
-Wildclaw's Legion and Macabre Mardi Gras: Dance of the Demented
-Artistic Home: Skin of Our Teeth
-Seanachai: Dancing at Lughnasa
-Dupage Opera Theatre: Turandot
Costumes:
Lillie
Genuine Molded Plastic:
Tonner's Cami & Jon & 2010 Preview
Hee Park's Bambola
Angelic Dreamz Jamieshow Men outfits
Gene Convention
Crafty Beaver:
Zie! Shirts
In Closing:
Indie Wed
Knox College Rep Term
Posted by
alyrenee
at
6:40 PM
0
comments
Labels: Ball-Jointed Dolls, Charity, Chicago, Costumes, Crafts, Dolls, Integrity Dolls, Jason Wu, Knitting, podcast, spinning, Theatre, Tonner
Ysolde Teague donating 50% of pattern purchases to Haiti Relief!
How awesome! I just ordered Whimsical Knits II! I love the first one.
Posted by
alyrenee
at
7:46 AM
0
comments
Knitscene Winter/Spring 2010 Preview!
Oh oh oh. New knitting magazine! I do so adore Knitscene as well.
Currently Coveting:
Teva Durhanm Shirtwaist Pullover.
Berocco Ninebark Cowl Vest
Matthew Gangy Helleborus Yoke Cardigan
Debbie O'Neill's Equinox Raglan looks like a good mindless easy knit for those distracted times when you just want stockinette.
The Panbe Dress might be cute...but the stylist for that photo should really re-consider his/her career path. White boots with cropped black leggings?
The Ribby Toque would make a great guy knit.
The Bungled Mitts look like a great odds and ends stashbuster project. It would be super fun knit in different colors.
Posted by
alyrenee
at
7:25 AM
0
comments
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
New Cherished Friends Sale
Must resist....I really want a Serafina....
Posted by
alyrenee
at
2:18 PM
0
comments
Monday, January 11, 2010
JamieShow Clothing Line at Angelic Dreamz
There is a small clothing line for the JamieShow Men dolls. The pieces, though pricey, look fabulous! I am not sure whether they would fit Tonner dolls. I am dying for the trenchcoat and fedora and possibly the white shoes. They would be so kickass on my Lex Luthor repaint...hmmmm. Most do some investigation.
UPDATE! George from Angelic Dreamz thinks most of these will fit the Matt dolls but they must have the jointed ankles to get the pants on (and I believe all tonner male dolls do have jointed ankles). Wee!
Posted by
alyrenee
at
10:30 AM
0
comments
Labels: Ball-Jointed Dolls, Dolls, Jamieshow
Friday, January 8, 2010
Tonner 2010 Preview Collection is Live!
Click to see it!
The Dreary dolls look wonderful. I hope we see a male character soon!
I love the outfit on the new Deanna Denton as well.
The Antoinette Tranquil is killer. The Alabaster Mannequin is really cool and would make a great vampire!
Posted by
alyrenee
at
1:28 PM
0
comments
Labels: Agnes Dreary, Antoinette, Dolls, Tonner
Thursday, January 7, 2010
2010 Tonner Collection Preview & Full Release!
Woot! Hold onto your checkbooks everyone...
2010 Mainline Preview and Full Release
On Friday, January 8th at 5:00PM EST, a preview selection of the 2010 mainline collection will go live on tonnerdoll.com.
On Friday, January 29th, the Tonner and Effanbee full mainline collection will go live on tonnerdoll.com and effanbeedoll.com beginning at 10am EST.
And now I am off to bed early. super super sick...crazy evil sick.
Posted by
alyrenee
at
7:48 PM
0
comments
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Updated Dolly & Action Figure Eviction Sale
I added some more fashion royalty stuff...plus some random buffy figures. Please see below for my trades! Shoot me an email at alyreneeNOSPAM@aim.com (obviously removing the no-spam)
Prices do not include shipping. Dolls complete unless otherwise noted. Items from a non-smoking but cat-friendly home. International buyers welcome but I will only ship international priority mail (except to canada...we can do airmail) and I will not lie on customs forms (sorry, I have been burned recently and I cannot afford to lose the money if something goes missing). Paypal or US postal money orders. I have positive feedback on ebay under alyrenee.
Fashion Royalty:
-Live Wire Clone NRFB + extra wig from FR Con $125
-IBTE Fresh NRFB $20
-Iconic Morning Dew Giselle Fashion only $50
-Iconic Power Game Giftset & Box complete w/no doll $200 (fashions have not been removed from the box..just the underwear taken off Natalia)
Tonner Dolls Complete:
-Pure Antoinette $125
-Miss Match Prudence (no org. shipper/poem) $80 SOLD
-BJD Daffie Tiny Betsy & case from Tonner Con $160
-Tiny Betsy Fashion Designer w/dress form and mint green extra dress (no original box) $60
Nudes with original hairstyles:
-Tess Trueheart $35 SOLD
-Athena's Champion Deluxe Wonder Woman $90
-Spiderman Waitress Mary Jane $30 SOLD
-basic very light blonde ponytail tyler on a straight arm body $15 no org box or stand*
-basic brunette ponytail tyler on a straight arm body $15 no org box or stand
*(can also do the heads only for $10)
-Blush & Bashful Rust Hair Esme No org. box or stand ...gorgeous esme, BW body $45
http://tonnerdoll.com/2006Images/TONNER%202006/Tyler/TW10.jpg
-High Seas Betty Ann Head Only $20
Tonner Clothes(pictures on show & sell page):
-Wonder Woman bodysuit $5 SOLD
-Tess Trueheart Fashion Complete $35
-Shakespeare in the Park(dress,wrap,shoes,roses) $30
-$15 Yoga Sport Lot
-Graphic Chic Lot $15 SOLD
Matt Clothes:
-Matt Hero Firemen Outfit $20
-Matt Pjs, t-shirt, slippers $8 SOLD
Susie Stuff:
-BIC Shimotsuma Goth Susie Complete $70
http://www.rnddolls.com/site/collection/blk.htm
Momoko:
School Girl Mix Complete $70 (no original box)
http://www.momokodoll.com/lineup/school.php
BJD:
Mini-fee Shu Shu w/faceup & eyes $250 HOLD
Angel Region Jade w/two outfits $125
Buffy Action Figures (all still in mint to near mint packaging):
Together Forever Willow & Tara $15
Watcher's Guide Book 3 Figure Set $25
Wedding Hell's bell's Anya $15
Chosen Xander $15
Faith Hope & Trick Faith $15
Demon Pylea Angel $10
Welcome to the Hellmouth Darla $8
Deluxe Fool for Love Spike $15
And more on my Show and sell(but note that the prices are cheaper on this list than on the listing on the show and sell...)
http://www.thedollpage.com/showsell/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=228
Trades Wanted:FAO Wonder Woman trunk fashions, Diana of Themyscira outfit, Joan Crawford Jungle Red Outfit, Fashion Royalty Elements of Suprise Eden and/or Lilith from the Heist convention...or outfits only, Serafina Nude, Edward Cullen Fashion, Peter Parker Fashion, Gene Marshall Star Entrance Giftset, Green Eyes Gene Marshall Fashion
Posted by
alyrenee
at
10:13 PM
0
comments
Labels: action figures, buffy, Convention, Dolls, For Sale, Integrity Dolls

