Thanksgiving sale at Angelic Dreamz

From now through December 1, you can save 30% off all in-stock Tonner Dolls and Goodreau Dolls at Angelic Dreams. Additionally, you can save 20% off Franklin Mint, Joe Tai, Fancy Nancy and Effanbee dolls as well. And you can even save 15% off Madame Alexander dolls, too. (I think everything is on sale!) You will see the discount after you add items to your shopping cart.

The discounts are only good on in-stock items, and not on pre-orders, special orders, Angelic Dreamz exclusives or items already on sale.

Also, when you spend $75 on orders, you can get free UPS or FedEx shipping within the continental US.

Plus on Thursday and Friday only, Angelic Dreamz exclusive Antoinette angel Heavenly will be on sale for $175.99 (usually $249.95).

Photo courtesy of Angelic Dreamz.

Free shipping at save 15% from Tonner Direct

Tonner Direct has a free shipping and 15% off promotion for all US customers with the promo code THANKSGIVING. International customers can use the code TURKEY to save 15% and receive a $9.95 shipping credit.

The 15% applies to "virtually everything," according to the latest email promotion, and there are some gift-with-purchase opportunities, as well:

• By a Fancy Nancy or Little Sister dressed doll and receive a Fancy Nancy accessory for free
• Order Full Throttle or Classic Lara Croft and receive Excalibur accessory for free

A few items are excluded from the sale, including Twilight Edward, Turn Me Bella, Edward Cullen, Ultra Basic Jeremy Voss, Ultra Basic Simon, Ultra Basic Sydney and Esme (and Trio), Pure, Determined, Confidential, Festive shoe pack and Skins shoe pack.

Melin

Melin, originally uploaded by alington.

My newest BJD has arrived--and she's a Christmas gift. But I had to open the box to make sure none of her fingers were broken and to make sure she was complete.

And while the box was open, I went ahead and tried on her outfit--just to make sure everything was included. And since she was already dressed, I took a few quick photos. Hey, I can always package her back up and wrap up the box, right?

Her name is Melin, and she's another Doll-Zone resin ABJD. She's MSD-sized (about 17") with pink skin (or perhaps normal--it's very lovely). Her eyes are nearly shut: you can see the golden yellow just barely through her lashes. She's got a double-jointed body, also, so she poses like a dream.

Her outfit is amazing. It's inspired by Alice in Wonderland. It includes the chiffon dress with a sequin halter strap and crocheted overlay, a blue cotton and mesh petticoat, matching floral chiffon bloomers with ribbon trim, a ruffled choker, hair bow, pink hose, and adorable platform shoes.

You can see more photos on my Flickr photostream. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving sale at Dreamcastle Dolls

From now through Sunday, November 29, make a reasonable offer at Dreamcastle Dolls on any in-stock item (labeled "In Stock" below the pictures, or with an asterisk on the Splits page), and you just might be accepted!

Please note this does not apply to pre-ordered items or lay-aways, and offer is good while supplies last on in-stock items only. First come, first serve. Regular shipping applies, and Dreamcastle reserves the right to decide what is reasonable and make a counter-offer when applicable. Payment must be made within one hour of price acceptance, or the offer is void.

Black Friday specials from Tonner Direct available now!

Two extra-special deals are available now (even before Black Friday) from Tonner Direct. Both dolls will ship around December 8, 2009:

The Twilight Edward Cullen dressed Tonner Character Figure™, previously exclusively available through Amazon.com, is available from Tonner Direct for just $89.99 (retail $139.99). Edward comes to you dressed for Forks' High School prom, in his black twill suit with working buttons, and a white oxford shirt, sleek tie, socks and dress shoes. Of course he also includes his signature Cullen crest bracelet as well.

Turn Me Bella Swan is the other special sale exclusive. Also originally retailing at $139.99, she is on sale for $89.99. Bella is also dressed for prom in a rich blue chiffon gown, mesh leggings, an embroidered ivory cardigan with ribbon flowers, beaded bracelet, pantyhose, knit socks, canvas sneakers, and a removable leg cast.

Check out the other great sales as well.

Tonner Doll gossip and rumors

Here are some totally unfounded rumors regarding Tonner Dolls. Actually, not entirely unfounded. These are a result of some questions and answers by Robert Tonner himself on a chat with the collectors on Sweetheart's Dolls Yahoo group. (If you're not a member, go join!)

• Ann Estelle is taking a vacation right now.
• Mary Englebreit (the 16" doll) was sidetracked and eventually dropped.
• As much as he likes Kitty Collier, he thinks he did as much as he wanted with her.
• Tonner never says never about a character. (Take Mei Li as an example.)
• On Dr. Who: The samples were approved by the Dr. Who group many months ago. Now they are waiting on the BBC. Recently they received positive news that they are about at the end of that process (possibly even before Christmas).
• Rita Hayworth would be a great addition to the movie star line, but there aren't any plans as of today.
• About an UltraBasic™ version of Daphne: There aren't plans for her now, but they eventually get around to everything.
• Tonner is a huge Joss Whedon fan (Firefly and Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Those characters got a lot of votes on the last poll (yay!), but he's not going to spill his guts right now.
• He has considered doing a resin version of Ellowyne Wilde, but nothing is in the works yet.
• He is very excited about what will be released at IDEX. He hinted that if you love Cinderella, you should go, but didn't say much more. He said he "has big plans for the Cinderella head, but not quite the way it was." Also, he will be unveiling Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" and Disney's "Prince of Persia."
• In response to his favorite doll, he is currently loving one of the new ones to be released at IDEX, and also Ellowyne.
• The human-sized clothing gig is going great, and he's having a good time with it!

Morphoa in Pure Red

Morphoa in Pure Red, originally uploaded by alington.

More (and sharper) photos of Morphoa (by Doll-Zone) redressed, re-wigged and with new eyes, in a DollHeart outfit called Pure Red are now up at Flickr and my Mobile Me Gallery.

The eyes are by Peak's Woods, and they are acrylic, and a hazel shade. Quite lovely, if I do say so myself. The wig is a Tibetan lambswool wig by Michele Hardy.

The outfit, as are all the DollHeart outfits I've seen so far, fantastically detailed. If you're on the fence about splurging for one of these, my recommendation is to just go for it. You won't be disappointed. The details are just amazing.

Enjoy the photos!

Drawing for Twilight dolls by Tonner Doll from Extra

Sign up to win Edward and Bella (the 16" Tonner Dolls), courtesy of Extra! Visit the website for details and more information.

SoulDoll Amy

Amy in hippie outfit, originally uploaded by alington.

My latest BJD arrival is an MSD SoulDoll (SoulKid) named Amy. She's a white skin resin girl on a double-jointed body, and she included a factory face-up. She was in stock at Denver Doll Emporium.

Her face-up has a surprising amount of pink tones in it, especially considering she has reddish eye brows, but I truly think she is lovely. Here, she is wearing a Paris wig by Monique Gold, in Carrot. She's dressed in a one-of-a-kind outfit created by Jen Eugley, sort of a hippie-style blouse and vest.

Her random eyes are light violet. They are very pale, and sort of creepy looking (especially in photos), but I like them. I did get some other pairs (I think she'll look more natural in a darker shade), but I am really liking these weird ones.

Amy's sculpt is very serene. She's my first ABJD in this size--about 17" tall. Her body is easy to pose, and she stands and sits easily. I love her hands and feet! Her feet are especially cute. She is just calling out for body blushing, however.

You can see more photos of her on my Mobile Me gallery, or on Flickr. Enjoy!

Exclusive OOAK Raggedy Ann and Andy from Goodreau Doll

Rush over to the Goodreau Doll Lab today and check out this adorable set of OOAK ABC dolls: Tis the Season Ann and Andy!

This is a one-of-a-kind set, created from male and female ABC bodies (these are vinyl chunky ball-jointed dolls with changeable eyes and wigs, 12" tall) by doll artist Paulette Goodreau. If you buy this set, you'll own the only one! The retail price is $345, which includes both dolls and outfits.

The dolls' face-ups have been repainted by hand (by Paulette). Plus Ann has had her ears pierced. The outfits are handmade by Gale Torres from the Wee Wardrobe. The dolls' wigs, eyes and shoes are also included.

Additionally, you can find a resin Holly full set for $185, and she's as cute as can be. I adore the 8" resin dolls by Goodreau--they are such sturdy dolls with great figures (great for beginning BJD collectors, and wonderfully affordable).

Holly (this limited edition version) includes a repainted face (also by Paulette), blonde wig with a floral bow decoration in it, a gorgeous red holiday dress with ribbon and tulle trim, fun white socks trimmed with red jingle bells and black shoes with red bows. Holly is shown posing with a stuffed white horse, but it doesn't say whether this horse is included. I love this girl! (I'm not sure, but I think Holly might be the Emersen sculpt.)