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| New Ultra Basic™ Tyler Set exclusive from TonnerDirect |
Both (Tyler Wentworth) dolls are limited editions of 300, and retail for $69.99. Dolls come dressed in a white knit swimsuit with clear straps, and no shoes or stands.
When you buy both, you can save $9.99.
Photo property of Tonner Doll Company.
These are pretty awful. The make-up is none too good from what I can see, and the standard pull-back ponytail has gotten so tiresome I want to pull my hair out. It is interesting they are now using their batch of odd colors intro'd with Antoinette, but the raven looks like a vampire--no doubt they are playing into that current pop fad. Really, for $70, shouldn't we expect more?
ReplyDeleteGood to see you on here, Mark.
ReplyDeleteYes, when I saw these, I thought for sure you wouldn't like them. ;) I did notice that the platinum doll seems to have different eyes--like she's almost looking up--but who knows what the actual doll will look like. And maybe with the ponytail taken out--and easy fix--the dolls will have nice long straight hair. (I do like the vampire doll--I think she'd make a great Anne Boleyn!)
Also, the UB dolls still don't have shoes, and it irks me a bit that they used to be $39.99 when they first came out. Sure, their hair was a little shorter. But they are increasing in price.
I don't dislike them, I'm just disappointed. I expect more as I'm a Tonner-only collector, as you know. I'd love a doll with ultra pale skin. Check out the comments and pix I posted in the Ultra-basic Tyler thread on my forum for some ideas I had along with some pix of custom dolls that illustrate my desires.
ReplyDeleteI admit I really understand modern blogging, but for all the digital and to me, ephemeral,go here go there stay-in-touch google that twitter this yahoo feed ,etc., for all the followers listed, there doesn't seem to be much real interaction in the blog format. It's a great doll magazine, it really is, as well as a nearly live stream of the owner's thoughts on any subject doll or fashion or whatever-related--I understand the coolness factor. But how does one just talk to other humans here? Or is that really not the point? I'm just an old guy who collects dolls, should I give up trying to figure out the blogosphere??
ReplyDeleteYou're very right--a blog is more of a short, online magazine, a less formal way for an author (or group of contributors) to inform readers of what's new or different in a particular area, or of their opinions on a particular niche market or subject. You get a little interaction with comments, but really--for personal interaction, boards and forums (or places like Facebook and My Space) are much better.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, "human" interaction for me is more authentic in person, since it's quite a bit easier to flame and say mean or negative things online than it is to someone's face, though that happens in doll groups, too. But then, you'd have to find a group in your area with dolls and styles that interest you, which may be hard to come by, too. :)
Okay, well, now I know. BTW, I most certainly hope you didn't construe anything I said as mean or negative!!!
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