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Time for Pictures!!
by mroczko 06 Dec '03

06 Dec '03

Hi All, I am about to innundate you with some new pics, so grab a cup of coffee and enjoy. lOL First off, since no one else has posted, here is a picture of the Candichat Fashion. It is being modeled by my red head Candi Basic. http://users.frii.com/mroczko/temp/rand.jpg Here is a close up, so you can see how nicely it is made. http://users.frii.com/mroczko/temp/rand2.jpg Veronique really wanted to wear it, but she was busy attempting to get the Broncos back on a winning streak. http://users.frii.com/mroczko/temp/bronco.jpg They played so badly ( even thought they won) that she was disgusted and snatched up this sheath that I just finished. These are made with a pattern that is an exact duplicate of the vintage one, and I use vintage fabric, and they come out so cute. http://users.frii.com/mroczko/temp/sheath.jpg Let me know if anyone is interested in these, as I can custom make them for a reasonable price. Next up is my mermaid that I FINALLY finished after months of sewing sequinns to that stupid tail. The tail is the regular one from the playline mermaids, so she is posable. NOT making amy more of these. LOL http://users.frii.com/mroczko/temp/oceanna.jpg http://users.frii.com/mroczko/temp/oceat.jpg http://users.frii.com/mroczko/temp/oceaf.jpg Last, but not least are these pics of Grayson. I have decided that I am the worst mother in the world, as these were taken from inside as I sat in the chair with a hot cup of coffee. Just report me to child services now, as I make my four year old shovel snow. LOL I never argue with him when he wants to go outside and burn some energy on a cold snowy day. Hate being cooped up with a rampaging kid. http://users.frii.com/mroczko/temp/shov1.jpg http://users.frii.com/mroczko/temp/shov2.jpg http://users.frii.com/mroczko/temp/shov3.jpg That's ok, as he got me back a couple of days ago. I had just recieved a Billy Boy Feelin Groovy Barbie doll that I had wanted for a very long time. I had taken her out of the box, and was basically doing the happy dance around the kitchen, when I heard from the other room, "Relax mom, it's just a doll!" I about fell over laughing, but I now know I have lost him completely, and he is all his daddy's son. Well, surely I have bored you enough for now. It is supposed to be a nice day today, so we will be attempting to do some work on the house, quick before it snows again. ( the snow pics of Grayson were a couple of weeks ago) Hope everyone has a great weekend. Kathy M. Frivolities Antiques & Fashion Dolls Ft. Collins, CO

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Re: Fashion arrived.
by mroczko 01 Dec '03

01 Dec '03

HI All, I agree with all the raves. Hope you are blushing Randall!!! Love the packaging, and the fashion is darling. I put it on my Red Head Candi Basic, but Veronique is watching her like a hawk and is ready to pounce. These girls are so spoiled. And Pat, you had better get one, or you really WILL be sorry. I think there are a couple of extras, but not many. I will try and post a pic in the next day or two to really tempt you. Also about the Ebay question. I usually give people the benefit of the doubt for about 10 days. I once had a guy mail me a check from CA. It took 9 days to get to CO. Tougher if you haven't had ANY communication, but I am in the middle of one right now where the buyer insists I haven't e-mailed her, and 4 e-mails later she is still looking for a total. I wish people would pay attention to their filters. Try sending a reminder through e-bay. Then make sure you file a Non paying bidder reminder so you can get your final value fee back. Kathy M. Going downstairs to make sure there is not a cat fight going on in the doll room. LOL Frivolities Antiques & Fashion Dolls Ft. Collins, CO

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Re: Randall's candichat fashion
by Dorothy Hatch 23 Nov '03

23 Nov '03

Hi, I received this wonderful outfit today. I love it! Thanks Randall. I put it on Betty Paige and she looks fabulous in it. I got Betty as a baggie doll and she has had nothing on for at least two years...I think it has been longer, actually, so she appreciates having something on at last. Dorothy Hatch __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree

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Fashions in hand!
by Choic4guys＠aol.com 23 Nov '03

23 Nov '03

Hello, I received the fashions today! They have to go through my QC test and then be packaged. So far everything looks great! I also wanted to mention that the earrings have gold filled posts to help prevent green ear. I'm anxious to get them sent out to you all. Take care, Randall

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Candi Chat Fashion Arrive!
by pa_nz＠ 23 Nov '03

23 Nov '03

Randall: It arrived and it's wicked! I forgot about the groceries when I drove up and saw the package on my doorstep (left frozen stuff thawing, lol), and sat and examined my prize in detail. What a thrill to have this piece - the skirt and top beautifully lined, the pleats sized right, the saucy little flower on the shoulder - so much pizzazz - then the hat, I've never seen anything like it nor anything I've liked so much - the snappy little purse, shiny with contrasting black and red, along with a little pearl snap - the jewelry, just lovely, the shoes, just right - EVERYTHING - JUST BLOODY BEAUTIFUL! Then I got looking at the amazing packaging - a beautiful silver and white box with a nifty card on the back that labels the item and is signed by both you, the designer, and Anja... so many details that answer just about any question one would have about this item. Well, I have one problem - I DON'T WANT TO OPEN IT AND RUIN IT! Oh mi gawd, I NEVER leave anything in its box. And I won't this either but, oh woe is me, I hate to do it. First time ever for this dolly player! I ginergly removed the tape on the sides (thank you thank you thank you for not packaging like Mattel) and was happy to see things pinned and not sewn, so if, no I mean when, I remove everything I'll have the option of putting it back if I want. I'm going to photograph it first so I'll know exactly how it should be positioned. Then I'm going to try it on the gals I love. Then I'm going to skite to a few people that I have THE exclusive Candi Chat fashion (I'm never snobby like that, really, but this one makes me wanna, I just can't help myself). Thank you, Randall, for your dedication to this project, it feels like a gift. And thank you to Anja for starting the group and for continuing to facilitate it. p.s. Please everyone, let me know your reactions, it's too exciting not to share. Robin --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard

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China Girl Candi
by Choic4guys＠aol.com 22 Nov '03

22 Nov '03

I did a bit of a makeover on my China Girl Candi tonight. I've had her since she first came out and I must say that I had grown very tired of her look. Wild make-up and lots of thick, wild hair wasn't working for me anymore. LOL I rooted in a side part, cut it into a bob and curled it under. Now she's much more chic! The short hair suits her very well, it sort of balances out the make-up. I don't have a camera here at the house but as soon as I can take her into the studio I'll share pics and see what you all think of her. Randall Craig www.choic.com

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Great News! Candichat fashion shipped!
by Choic4guys＠aol.com 22 Nov '03

22 Nov '03

Hello, I am pleased to say that the majority of the Candichat fashions that have been paid for shipped today. Orders within the US shipped Priority/insured so they should be to you shortly. As you all know, a lot of hard work has gone into these fashions so I am excited to hear the responses! If I do not show record of your payment then you will receiving an e-mail from me shortly. Sincerely, Randall Craig www.choic.com

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Fashion in Haute Doll
by Choic4guys＠aol.com 22 Nov '03

22 Nov '03

I forgot to mention that you can see the Candichat Exclusive fashion in my ad in Haute Doll! Randall Craig <A HREF="www.choic.com">www.choic.com</A>

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Re: Great News! Candichat fashion shipped!
by Choic4guys＠aol.com 21 Nov '03

21 Nov '03

Hi Robin, I don't have a scan of the magazine ... perhaps somebody else on the list does??? You can find it in the same places that carry Barbie Bazaar. Randall

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Slightly OT Lilli
by mroczko 20 Nov '03

20 Nov '03

Hi All, I picked up a couple of really fun dolls this weekend, and thought you might be interested. As most of you know, Barbie is a copy of a German doll called the Bild Lilli. Well, these are copies of that same German doll, made in Hong Kong, or more popuarly known as Hong Kong Lillis. They are made of incredibly cheap, light weight plastic. They are a strung doll with leg joints that splay outward when the doll sits. ( Mattel did score with the redisigned leg joint!) The shoes are molded on, and there are holes in the feet for a stand. I had to restring the dolls, but unless those leg joints were incredibly tightly strung, I don't see how they ever would have stood up. The hair on these is made of the really soft stuff, like the early Barbies. The light blond one has tiny spiral curls, and the darker haired one has what looks like might have been a hard curl at one time. The clothes are clone things from a company that called their doll Wendy. Does the blue one look like "Movie Date" or what? My mother in law was helping out with a doll sale, and told me about these, and she couldn't decide if they were early Barbies or what. Have I taught that woman nothing? Anyway, I would kill for a German Lilli, and that is probably the only way I would get one, but I was really tickled with these. My friend Deb is getting the one with the darker hair. Never say I don't share. http://www.frii.com/~mroczko/temp/lilli.jpg Closeup of the faces: http://www.frii.com/~mroczko/temp/lilli2.jpg Sideview, so you can see the hair. http://www.frii.com/~mroczko/temp/lilli3.jpg One of these sold on Ebay last week for $36.00. They are getting pricier. Anyway, I need to quit playing with these sorts of things, and get back to work on my OOAKs. I really do have one about half finished, but I am up to doing hair, and I HATE that. LOL Kathy M. Frivolities Antiques & Fashion Dolls Ft. Collins, CO

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