Hello and welcome Dawn,
I'm fairly new to this list as well, and have been collecting Candi dolls old and new, (as well as Charice and Integrity's Alysa, Jade and Janay dolls) since I first discovered them about 8 months ago. I love them all!
I also collect Barbies, but do not find them as beautiful as the Candi dolls. I mostly use these for selling fashions/jewelry and doing makeovers/customizing.
I have a few Gene dolls, as well as Willow & Daisy, and a few Elle dolls. I would really love to get an Eve doll and a Brenda Starr. Does Eve look as beautiful in person?...I've only seen a few photos.
Well...once again, welcome--I think you'll you'll enjoy this list--everyone I have met so far has been great and really friendly!
Elizabeth ~biz000art~-CREATIONS
--- Dawn Bastian dbastian@manta.colostate.edu wrote:
Hello everyone,
I just joined CandiChat before the holidays. My name is Dawn Bastian, and I live in Colorado. I finally acquired my first Candi doll, the "Holiday Toast" Danish, and I really love her. The silk dupioni (my favorite fabric) dress is lovely and the accessories are great. I couldn't resist getting another Candi right away, so I've ordered the "Waltz at the Waldorf" Candi from the New York Collection, as well as the "Winter Mist" and "Gold Rush" fashions.
I first discovered Candi when I saw ads in a magazine (Barbie Bazaar, I think) years ago, when she was produced by Hamilton. I was very intrigued and wanted to buy one, but I just never got around to it--probably because there were no collectible dolls shops or shows in the area I lived at that time. Then the ads disappeared and I found out later the dolls had too. I was very disappointed, so I'm thrilled now that Integrity Toys and Jason Wu have partnered to bring her back to us!
I also collect Takara Jenny and friends, which I love, but I also appreciate the more mature look of Candi. I also have a handful of Genes, two Tylers, several Alexes, and two Eves. As you can see, fashion dolls are my favorites.
I look forward to seeing what new dolls will be coming out this year, and to reading your posts to this list.
Dawn
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