Alyrenee's Copious Spare Time

Well...this was unexpected to say the least.  We had been given a sneak of the super cool stand and we all assumed we were getting the Holograms. Literally NOBODY was expecting (nor wanting) this set.  I don't hate it. But I definitely don't love it. Did I buy it?  Well, yes. I had planned to skip it...but then decided I needed the great stand and Jem's outfit.  At $300 for WClub members, it was a really great deal for three dolls and I figured I can sell what I don't want. I don't need another Rio and I did not need a new sculpt. The Milo sculpt is nice though...so if you don't have the OG Rio, then this could be welcome. Riot is a great sculpt. I already have one that I love so I don't really need another. The outfit is over the top and fun...I might keep that. Many have pointed out that this Riot could be a great start to re-creating that swell OOaK Karl Lagerfeld Monarch from the last convention. So hmmmm. The Rock and Curl Jem is fine. Cute and a little

Gasp. Finally we get a reveal. I had already made a custom version of this outfit for myself (and I will confess that I like my version a little bit more...but this one is still swell). I do love that they gave us the necklace from the fashion.  (I wonder if that hints at the City Lights set as another upcoming flipside fashion since it uses the same necklace! ) I think this Jerrica is just gorgeous! I like the pink hair they used for Jem too. I am also absolutely wild about the packaging and box art.  It does tempt me to get a second one to display but...yeah...the world is a garbage fire and I have to pay for the convention, so that is likely not happening. The lottery element to this release was unexpected and is causing a great deal of angst in an already angsty time. The fear is that people in the W Club will enter only to scalp the winning dolls to desperate Jem fans who were unlucky and did not win the opportunity to buy the doll.  If one misses out on this Jem via the W Club,

    Hello friends!   First of all, I hope this message finds you healthy and happy during these strange times.   I am reaching out because I am extremely excited to announce my new partnership with Sideshow, the legendary maker of high end collectibles. This thrilling collaboration marks my return to the fashion doll space following a hiatus (much needed if I do say so). I will be launching new dolls and character figures developed in conjunction with Sideshow.   For those who are interested in learning more I encourage you to  RSVP for the collection launch  at  Sideshow.com . Early sign-ups for this mailing list will receive an  exclusive first reveal  of the doll designs featured in our NEW fashion doll collection.  Please note , this will be the  only way  we will be communicating with you about the new collection going forward, so please make sure to  sign-up with Sideshow !   Thank you  for being a part of the Tonner Doll family over the years. Your dedication to this art form ha