CandiChat July 2002

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OT: Kenzie
by randall90＠juno.com 31 Oct '02

31 Oct '02

I got the new Mystery Squad Kenzie at TRU. I am so impressed. The only modern Barbie that I have bought since the first year of the Gen. Girl dolls was a Silkstone. This doll has such a funky style. It seems like her hair gets bigger every time I look at her, I love it! This line sort of replaces the Generation Girl line and if you'll look at the dolls they do sort of bear resemblance to the Gen. Girls. AND Kenzie's jacket is actually tagged Generation Girl. Hmmm ... If you have a TRU then you should check this doll out. OR you could go to eBay (I listed my second one there). These dolls are $20.00 retail but worth it. Randall Randall www.choic4guys.com randall(a)choic4guys.com

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Re: New Integrity Janay/Ken FA - They just arrived!!!!
by SuzW397026＠aol.com 22 Aug '02

22 Aug '02

Saw this post and wanted to briefly state that they have just arrived! I'm checking new Candis and Integrity playline into stock as quickly as possible so shipping can begin. Yeah, new, great dolls!!! Suzanne http://members.aol.com/SuzW397026/ In a message dated 7/18/2002 3:10:21 PM Central Daylight Time, ebradfrd(a)crosslink.net writes: << I found Kathy's FA for Ken at WalMart today. The pants are really nice & I like the sweater, too. Now to get Ken as Rhett out of storage so I can dress him up. I also found my first new Integrity dolls on the shelves at Walmart. They had 2 Embassy Ball Janays-beautiful & very ethnic with her flocked hair at $6.97. (Didn't buy that one as Suzanne is holding one for me.) But, I did buy one of the new Janay face-Global Peace Janay. Gorgeous face & great shorts, kind of like the Paleontologist Barbie's neat outfit. The Global Peace Alysa didn't do much for me; neither did the Janay with the animal. But, I am now getting excited about all the other ones I DID order from Suzanne. Can't wait 'til they all get here... Melissa >>

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Nervous in New Jersey - Help!-
by Karla 09 Aug '02

09 Aug '02

Hi all, I really am a Mother to my 7 year old toy poodle named Giorgio. However, I am a real Grandmother to my stepdaughter's little girl, Emily and I also have alot of nieces and a new nethew . I'm hope I am not going to bore you all to death but there is something I wanted to tell you and mabe get some suggestions. My Stepdaughter Angie, her Husband Dan and Emily live in Utah and I live in New Jersey so it's so hard not to have Emily with my husband and I, especially st the Holidays. Angie is a great step-daughter and she is always sending updated pictures and we talk alot on the phone. But, here's the thing - She is coming to visit this Wednesday (oh My God, that's tomorrow) and we will be with them Tommorow evening and Thursday until about 4:00. I AM A NERVOUS WRECK!! I never had any children so I feel like a fish out of water. I did see her when she was first born at 5 weeks but now she's going to be toddline all over the place now. Tomorrow night we wil will be picking Angie and Emily up from the Airpopt in Philadelphia and going straight to my Sister-In-Laws house for a little familiy reunion which is great ( she is a great hostess and I am not!) and then when we see her on Thursday they will be coming to my house to open Birthday presents (Emily will be 1 on August 10th) and then we are going to brunch! I know I am going to have trouble with conversation, etc, with Angie let alone the Baby!! I really want to enjoy this trip because I cannot get on a plane so I don't know when the next visit will be. Also, my living room is filled with porcelain dolls - some as big as 3 feet tall. They are anchored to the wall but all the other ones - also large enough that I have to have them standing - are just by my window in the living room. Mt friends think I should put the dolls "away" because of the baby coming but once my dolls are situated I don't like to disrupt them - Barbies and Candies are downstairs in their own little world, Any suggestions from you Moms out there on topics of conversation or just suggestions on being a Grandmother. I am concerned about the dolls all over and I don't want to sound like a mean Grandmother saying, no Emily, no if she wants to grab onto one them. My step-daughter is not a doll person at all. This is supposed to be a fun time and I am ruining it with worrying so much! Hope I haven't bored anyone but I would greatly appreciate any info. you can help me with. Karla, Nervous in New Jersey

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I am surprised at this price on Gene
by Pat Brown 05 Aug '02

05 Aug '02

I thought I'd make a foray over to ebay to see what the prices are on Genes these days. Definitely still in the basement, if not through to the root cellar. There was a time, a couple of years ago that the Premiere Gene was fetching, easily $500. I was expecting to see this price to remain steady. But if I go by the one listing for this doll, the seller was willing to sell the doll for the "Buy It Now" price of $399. What a drop! She started the bidding at $49.99 and I guess bidders think they can beat the $399 price because no one took the offer. Has Ashton-Drake practically killed this doll line with their over-zealous over-production of newer dolls? Or has Ashton-Drake managed to cheapen the Gene image in ways I can't articulate? Then again, is it possible that the doll's genre is so limiting that other 15.5" dolls, like the Tonner dolls, relate better to collectors because of their current fashion statements? I just don't follow the doll trends as closely but from what I read on this List, Tonner's larger dolls do seem to have a greater appeal than the Genes. Is this correct? What is the perceived state of interest for Gene-line dolls? Pat Brown

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Article on myself in Express News
by randall90＠juno.com 02 Aug '02

02 Aug '02

I am in this week's Express News paper. Fortunately they also put everything online so you all can take a look if you would like at: http://www.expressgaynews.com/beta/article.asp?articleNumber=12038 Randall www.choic4guys.com randall(a)choic4guys.com

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Re: Giselle and Justin Information
by SuzW397026＠aol.com 01 Aug '02

01 Aug '02

Thanks, Melissa for posting your reply from Integrity. They are such a wonderfully responsive company! I learned today that also available from K-Mart in addition to the Photo Hunt Mila is Color Rave Mila. I haven't seen reports of her being found yet but she is supposed to be out there from what I was told today, so you may want to keep checking the stores. Her hair color is the same as will be used on the Color Rave Jade dolls, if you want to reference the color from the Jade pic on my site. It's blue with a pink streak. I was also told that the Mila head mold was used because of the short lead time for production. Next year when Giselle appears, she is to have a brand new head mold and the Mila head mold will be used only for Mila dolls. BTW, the Justin in the Wedding Set with Giselle currently uses the Alejandro head mold but I also learned that next year they plan on doing a brand new caucasian male head mold!!!! The new mold will then be Justin. Gads, hope all that is clear, LOL. I can get some of the Photo Hunt and Color Rave Giselles but not until the first part of September. For those of you who want one and don't have any K-Mart stores in your area, or you are overseas, if you want to preorder one from me, please let me know. I am to be sent pics of the dolls for the site as soon as they can get them to me. Thanks! Suzanne http://members.aol.com/SuzW397026/

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All about My new Dolls and some dolls FS
by randall90＠juno.com 01 Aug '02

01 Aug '02

Hello and goodmorning, I have so many new dolls (and no room) LOL. I just got my order from Suzanne. First of all, I have to comment on my (Jan Mclean) Lollipop doll. I ordered Pipi, she is the cutest little thing! I reccomend that you all take a look at these dolls if you haven't already. I just can't get over how darling she is. I ordered just one so I could see how the hair was rooted, how the joints were dones, quality, etc. Well, I am very impressed. I am getting all of them (but unfortunately that also means that I have to talk myself out of some other things to pay for them). I can't even stand the thought of not owning all of the Lollipop girls. Also I got lots of new Integrity dolls. Embassy Ball Alysa, Janay, and Mila, I like them all. Alysa is nice because she's the first Alysa that I've had with black hair, she really looks great in her original outfit. This new Janay face mold looks great with flocked hair! Global Peace and Photo Hunt Janay share the same face paint (or at least the ones I got from Suzanne do). I went to KMart this morning and fount Photo Hunt Alysa, but she's not the same as mine, she's the same doll as the Heat Wave Alysa. But I also found Photo Hunt Giselle! And they had the bridal set with Giselle and Justin! It's all so confusing. I haven't even opened all of them yet but I hope to have Michael take some photos once I do. Anyhow, if you're interested I have a few peices for sale: Photo Hunt Alysa Fashions (have 2) $4.00 each come with shoes and all acessories Embassy Ball Janay fashion $4.00 comes with shoes and all acessories Nude blonde Elle $22.00 Shoes for Elle $2.25 (black and clear with gold glitter, have several of each) Acessories for Mystery Squad Kenzie (everything but what the doll was wearing) $4.00 Misc. Josie and the Pussycats acessories- drums, guitar, two microphones, two sets of tails and ears, etc. the instruments are great, especially if you display your dolls in scenes or something. $5.00 I'm going to have to get rid of a few more dolls to make room but they all keep screaming "No, not me! Please not me!" LOL Take care, Randall www.choic4guys.com randall(a)choic4guys.com

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Re: I am surprised at this price on Gene
by Mroczko 31 Jul '02

31 Jul '02

I know I worry about redoing the large dolls, as I can see me making some huge mistakes, and at those prices I am not comfortable. I have a huge bin full of thrift store goodies to redo, so if I screw up so what? I only buy ones with unusual face molds ( steffies, deedees, Disney, and Mackies as they have stopped using those in the playline) and still I have a bin full. Boy, do I need to get to work! I also have to live with hubby, who tolerates my doll purchases to a point. I love to point out to him that Gene is all his fault, as he bought me my first one for Christmas one year. I was perfectly content till I got one in my hands. LOL, but still the price can be pretty steep. I prefer dolls in the under $50 range for the most part, as I feel that is fair for most of them, and less likely to cause a budget ruckus. On another note, I did recieve Feline Formality yesterday. The Fed Ex guy stopped in front of my house, and I thought to myself "Gee, I'm not expecting anything" Saw that Integrity Logo on the box, and remembered Suzanne is not using them. I was jumping up and down, and practically grabbed the box out of his hand. Poor man! Box packed great as usual, Suzanne, love the bumpersticker!! So here is a quick revue of the doll. On first sight, I loved the new octagonal packaging. I thought it was really sharp looking and I think for people who like to display in the box it will be great. AS a deboxer, I was less thrilled with getting the doll out. It took a lot longer than the quick unties of the ribbon on the shoe box style box, but at least she was still tied instead of sewn and wired. Took a while to get to all the accessories, but I love the new shoe mold, and the little shoe box is great. I really like the fact that the earrings are shipped out of the doll, since Candi has a pretty rapid green ear problem. Outfit and hair are gorgeous. Beautifully lined and fitted. There was a small stitch needed to keep the top of the jacket together on the doll, but I prefer that to double stick tape. Love her hair. The French twist is so sophisticated. About the only thing I am not real sure about is the lipstick color. Seems a little pale to me, but that is personal taste, and not a doll flaw. The thing that really put me over the top on this one was the fact that her toenails were painted. What a great little detail. I just love this doll. I am so tickled to be able to fall in love whole heartedly with Candi again. Off to play dolls now. Sorry for the novel! Kathy M. >I think you may have stumbled onto one reason why 15.5" dolls may ultimately be a difficult sell for the long haul. I know when I buy a bigger doll I do have to think long and hard about where the doll is going to be displayed or stored. And they can be 'spensvie, too. The problem I have with smaller dolls is that they ARE too easy to buy. Well, not high-end collectible dolls, but many of the ones I like to think about buying for creative expression are as easy as going to the Goodwill and spending $3 for a nekkid one. Though I won't do that because for an extra $2 I can get one fresh in the box and the hair isn't wrecked. Still, $5 or $3, a whole lot can start to accumulate in my basement...I am a lot more restrictive about my purchases when there's more money involved in the investment. REgards, Pat > Frivolities Antiques Ft. Collins, CO

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Re: New dolls on the shelves
by Eugene Bradford 31 Jul '02

31 Jul '02

Hi, all! At KMart yesterday, I found some new Jakks Pacific dolls in narrow boxes called Fresh Looks Friends. There were some in plaid pants & sleeveless top and some in black/another color gown for $3.99 each. Several haircolors; very nice. At Ames today, I found the Kari Mitchell doll & clothing sets for $12.99. The doll is nothing much, but the outfits have lots of mix & match possibilites & are made of nice fabrics & knits. They also had some Jakks Pacific Fresh Looks Friends Sets with doll & several outfits; these latter were pretty basic. But, it is nice to see new dolls & more competition for Babs... Melissa

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Fw: New Integrity doll
by Eugene Bradford 31 Jul '02

31 Jul '02

Hi, all! This is what Integrity had to say about the Giselle dolls at KMart... Melissa ----- Original Message ----- From: Integrity Toys, Inc. To: ebradfrd(a)crosslink.net Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 7:28 PM Subject: Re: New Integrity doll Dear Melissa: Thank you for your continued support in the Integrity line of dolls. We are doing a Caucasian doll by the name of Giselle based on K-Mart's request. Because this request came at short notice and we had tried to market the Mila doll unsuccessfully at Toy Fair, we decided to use this face mold for the Giselle doll. Mila was done as an exclusive in a LE to our dealers using her original skin tone. We are still having a hard time convincing buyers that there is a market for out Asian dolls, Jade and Yeelin. This year Jade will only be appearing in CVS in the Urban Reflection theme and we will try to get our exclusive dealers some of her. Yeelin will appear in Kroger's and Toys 'R' Us is now looking at doing a special at the New York 42nd Street location. Again, we thank you for your kind compliments and continued support. Sincerely, Integrity Toys, Inc. Customer Service (410) 885-5051 ----- Original Message ----- From: Eugene Bradford To: customerservice(a)integritytoys.com Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2002 9:04 PM Subject: re: New Integrity doll Hi! I found a very interesting doll at my KMart today. The box calls her Photo Hunt Giselle. I thought this was the new Mila mold that is being produced in the Embassy Ball line. Took me quite by surprise, but she came home with me to be redressed in something special. Glad to see a few more Integrity fashion dolls showing up on the shelves in Southern Maryland... What ever happened to Jade & in the Toddler line, Yeelin? Melissa in MD

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