Tonner's new releases part I

Whee! This perhaps isn't news for those of you on Marl & B's mailing list, but I still wanted to wait for the rest of Tonner's releases to post to FDR. Of course, I have an appointment right now, if you're reading this at noon, so I'm actually missing the actual new release, but I do have some news for you now.

Update: I'm back, and I'm updating the prices and details of the dolls now.

First--a few movie releases from Tim Burton.

Above, Tim Burton's Corpse Bride Doll - Emily. Limited to 500, this doll uses the Monica Merrill head sculpt in a whole new way. She also uses the curvaceous body, lily skin tone, has blue saran hair and blue inset eyes. She's due to ship in later February. Retail $224.99.

Next, Tim Burton's Ms. Beetlejuice Doll also uses a lily toned Monica Merrill sculpt with the 16" curvaceous body. She has inset green/gray eyes, pale green rooted hair (not blonde--I think I might need this doll), and a fabulous outfit. She's in stock and retails for $224.99, and she's limited to 500.

DC Stars - 22" Batgirl 2012 - she uses the cameo skin tone on the 22" American Model body and head sculpt with inset blue acrylic eyes and rooted flame red hair. Her outfit is pretty fabulous--I can't wait to see her in person. She's gorgeous. She limited to only 150, and her retail is $324.99. She's due in mid March.

Star Sapphire is a Hermoine Granger head sculpt on a heroic 16" Tyler-tone body, with painted lavender eyes and raven hair. She includes two pairs of hands (one pair of painted gloves). Her outfit is pretty amazing, too. She's limited to 500, she'll be available to order on February 1 with shipping TBD. Retail is about $149.99.

Two new heroines are available from Marvel - Elektra uses the Renée Devereaux head sculpt on the 16" heroic body, with raven hair and brown eyes. She includes two knives, as well. She's limited to 300. Shipping to be announced, and retail $159.99.

Black Cat uses the Breathless head sculpt on a cameo 16" heroic body with blue eyes and blonde hair. She includes a black vinyl jumpsuit with faux fur trim. She also includes two pairs of hands (one gloved). She's due to ship in late March with a retail price of $159.99. Limited to 300.

I'll be updating shipping and pricing information shortly. As always--order these dolls from your favorite Tonner Doll dealer! (Sheesh--sorry about that earlier typo!)

Photos property of Tonner Doll Company.

One more update about the Barbie Fan Club...

BFC 2012 is starting soon! Save the date - February 8, 2012 - registration begins for the Barbie Fan Club.

The cost is $24.95, and it really pays for itself. The entire year gives you:

• $80 in shop rewards - These are $20 gift certificates that are available separately BarbieCollector.com, one per quarter.
• The opportunity to purchase three dolls and one Silkstone Francie, available only to BFC members (one doll per membership)
• Free Silkstone dress form (gift with purchase of membership)
• Exclusive downloads and avatars
• Limited membership to 7500 members
• Access to online chats with designers, sneak peeks, and more!

You can see the newest BFC Exclusive, Afternoon Suit, available to active members only here. She looks like classic Dior to me.

BFC Email

Oh! So--I'd been wondering why I hadn't been receiving much email from the Barbie Fan Club lately, and I came across a rather helpful post on the message board today.

First, with the new message board, your default setting is to not receive messages from BFC. I checked, and sure enough, I hadn't set my preferences to receive promotional email. Here's how to do it:

1. Log in to your account at BarbieCollector.com.
2. Click on Your Account (first drop-down menu at the top of the screen, under "Hello, [your name]."
3. Click on Edit Preferences (about a third of the way down the page in the My Account tab, it reads, "Edit Profile" and "Edit Preferences."
4. Scroll down to just above the bold Privacy Preferences section, and click the checkbox that says, "Sign up for email updates from BarbieCollector.com."
5. Click the pink Save button.

That's it. Just so you all know, the BarbieCollector email is a little different than email you get from ordering a catalog or placing an order. 

So. That's not so hard. I'm embarrassed to admit I haven't done this sooner!

Kardashian dolls from Mattel?

A clarification from the official BarbieCollector message board, dated January 20, 2012:

As popular as the Kardashian doll rumor has been, at this point in time we are not manufacturing Barbie-branded Kardashian dolls. For information on products that are currently available, please check out our websites often to see all the new and exciting products that are coming out at www.mattel.com.

Why is this such a giant relief for me?

New Barbies from 2012

Walking Suit Barbie BRFC

Angelic Dreamz has posted new 2012 Barbies that are now available for pre-order at their website.

There are two new additions to the Twilight collection: Breaking Dawn Part I Edward and Bella, who retail for $34.99 per doll, both finely dressed in wedding attire. Bella has a particularly lovely facial screening, I think. These dolls are due in the spring of this year.

Ken has a new eco-conscious car, a MINI Cooper, which is available and in stock now for a price of $39.99. While no dolls are included with this set, it's high time Ken quits mooching off his girlfriend and gets his own wheels. There's lots of great detailing on this vehicle, including side mirrors that move, MINI logos on the hood and hubcaps, and a Ken vanity plate.

Two have particularly caught my eye, even though I don't collect Silkstones anymore (I don't, I don't, I don't--and telling myself this isn't working, LOL!).

Walking Suit Barbie, shoe above, is a fun tribute to the 1950s, dressed in a slightly oversized printed black and whit houndstooth suit. The tiny upturned collar and oversized chiffon white bow add interested and class to this blond side-glancing girl. She includes a handbag, umbrella, black hat with netting (I'm sure that's what gets me), and hatbox. She's due to ship in March, and retails for $75.

Party Dress Barbie BFCM

Party Dress Barbie also caught my eye. Her brown hair is styled in a gorgeous updo, trimmed with a Tiffany-style tiara. She's dressed in a cream-colored cocktail dress with gold and lace overlay and turquoise satin bow trim, along with a matching bolero, gloves, and shoes. Her rhinestone and pearl earrings give her just a touch of elegance, without being overdone. She is also due to ship in March, with a retail price of $100.

Photos are property of Angelic Dreamz and used with permission.