Tonner 2013 Convention "Age of Innocence"

So I just noticed the theme on the bottom of the factory sale email is "Age of Innocence".  I am hoping this is in reference to the Edith Wharton novel written in 1920 and set in the late 1800s.  Perhaps Tonner has noticed how crazy everyone is going for costume dramas like Downton Abbey (which starts in 1912 or so)?  That would make a swell convention doll in a a gorgeous period costume.  Yummy.  Convention registration begins on January 16th.  My vote would be for a gorgeous Madame X doll....

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