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New York Toy Fair 2010 Coverage

The Mattel Barbie Showroom at the 2010 New York International Toyfair, Jacob Javits Center, New York City, February 14, 2010. (Mandatory Photo Credit by Michael Williams/mawphoto.com for Haute Doll Magazine/hautedoll.com) 

 

Haute Doll correspondent Michael Williams is in New York photographing the 2010 Toy Fair, Feb. 14-17. You can view his Feb. 14 coverage by clicking on this link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawphoto/sets/72157623436767104/

 

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Celebration of 50 years of Barbie®,

 the 10th Anniversary of the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History

and the Museum’s new location at the Boynton Beach Mall

  

Macy’s Visual Manager Michael Steele decorates the Barbie Christmas Tree at the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History.

 

Boynton Beach, Florida (Palm Beach County, Florida): A history exhibit entitled Barbie®: The Golden Anniversary will be on display now through April 1, 2010.   The location for the display of the vintage Barbie® Dolls will be at the temporary home for the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History at the Boynton Beach Mall at 801 N. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida.  Hundreds of vintage Barbie® dolls, friends, family members and accessories will be showcased in this anthropological and history multi-media exhibit. Prepare to spend time to enjoy seeing how these tidbits of information show how lifestyle, fashion and history are so much interrelated.

Especially for the holiday season, a Barbie® Christmas tree was decorated and is displayed at the museum. More than 50 Barbie® ornaments on loan from Julie Hartnett of Boca Raton have been hung on a 6.5 foot Christmas tree.  The faux Christmas tree was donated by Wal-Mart of Boynton Beach

Through a partnership with Macy’s of Boynton Beach, the Christmas tree decorating was designed and  coordinated by Michael Steele, who is the visual manager for Macy’s.

In addition to the Christmas tree, Barbie® collector Natalie Nelson has loaned her table top Barbie® pink Christmas tree decorated with her collection of Barbie® ornaments that are also displayed in the exhibit. 

In conjunction with the trees, various Holiday Barbie® Dolls are now on display, too. The Barbie Christmas tree is on display now through Wednesday, January 6, 2010

The Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History has also developed a curriculum infusion partnership with the Miami International University of Art & Design in Miami.  Students at the college designed Barbie shoes of the future and also created sketch designs of clothes for Barbie in the future.  These shoes and sketches are on display in the exhibit. 

Some of the sponsors of Barbie®: The Golden Anniversary include the Boynton Beach Mall, the Patricia Ann Ravo Fund, the Boris & Edith Rueger Fund, US AC Self Storage, Fedex Office-Delray Beach; Sears-Boynton Beach; Home Depot-Boynton Beach, Wolf Gordon and Master Coating Technologies.  The Barbie® mural and interior décor for the exhibition was designed by Carrie LaPorte Bollelle of Carrie Leigh Designs and AES Interiors.  The Barbie mural was painted by Jodi Lee of Lake Worth, FL.

1960 Busy Gal/Fashion Designer Barbie, on loan from Allison Kapner of Lake Worth, FL, is on display at the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History

 

Special thank you to Boynton Beach Vice Mayor Woodrow Hay for his contribution towards the renovations of the museum’s donated 8,000 square feet facility at the Boynton Beach Mall. The museum will be at this location for at least 3 years.

It was 10 years ago that the Barbie® Doll served as the inspiration for the non-profit Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History (MLFH) when the museum’s Executive Director Lori J. Durante conceived, developed, organized and curated the anthropological exhibition about the Barbie® Doll in 1999 in celebration of the dolls 40th anniversary and Woman’s History Month. The 1999 exhibit displayed in Downtown Delray Beach was entitled 40 years of the Barbie® Doll: In celebration of Women’s History Month.  That exhibit had a record breaking attendance of more than 20,000 visitors from around the world, and it became one of the most memorable exhibitions in all of Palm Beach County, and still holds the record for the highest attended museum exhibit ever in the City of Delray Beach. 

Barbie Millicent Roberts was introduced to the market in 1959 and was the toy creation of Ruth Handler, who was the co-founder and co-owner of Mattel.  Through the years, the Barbie® Doll has represented various careers including being in the navy and army and being a presidential candidate of the United States of America.

The following are some of the other participants in the Barbie® Doll exhibit who have loaned and provided vintage dolls and items for display:

Barbara Beaudry of Miami, FL

Ellen Bohde of Boca Raton, FL

Rosemary Cove of Lantana, FL

Vanessa Carosella of Boca Raton, FL

Janet DeVries of Boynton Beach, FL

Florence Fuller Child Development of Boca Raton, FL

Nadine Hart of Delray Beach, FL

Julie Hartnett of Boca Raton, FL

Doris Hingston of Boca Raton, FL

Allison Kapner of Lake Worth, FL

Natalie Nelson of Boynton Beach, FL

Milla-Antoinette Ravo of Boca Raton, FL
Gale Smith of Boynton Beach, FL

Kathy Susko of Boca Raton, FL

The museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10am until 6pm, and Sunday, 1 until 6pm.  The admission fees are $5 per person for adults/senior citizens/children age 12 and over; $1 per person for children ages 2-11; and free for children under age 2.  For more information, call 561-243-2662 or e-mail: BarbieExhibit@MLFHMUSEUM.org.    

Since 1999, the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History has hosted more than 17 exhibitions including traveling exhibitions from the Smithsonian Institution of Washington, D.C.  The exhibit topics have included the history of lunch boxes, magazine covers as well as displays about hats, handbags and gloves. In 2004, the MLFH was designated as the Best New Museum by the Broward-Times Newspaper.

The Barbie® call to the public was for any Barbie® Dolls from years 1959 to present along with Barbie® clothes, pets, cars, houses and Barbie friends such as Ken, Skipper and Midge.  This call was also for Barbie® Dolls representing different cultures, different countries and much more.  If a person would like for his or her Barbie® Doll items to be considered for temporary display, mail or e-mail your name, street mailing address,phone number and e-mail address to the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History at P.O. Box 6127, Delray Beach, Florida  33482 or e-mail BarbieExhibit@MLFHMUSEUM.org.  People should also include a brief description about the items, how long the items have been owned, and when and how each was acquired.   

The following is a brief list of some of the vintage dolls and accessories that are confirmed to be displayed in the exhibit:

Original 1959 Barbie® Doll (first Barbie Doll)

Bubble Hairdo 1964 Barbie® Doll

1970s Malibu Barbie® Dolls and accessories

NASCAR Barbie®

Space Camp Barbie®

Miss America Barbie®

Audrey Hepburn Barbie®

Peruvian Barbie®

Australian Barbie®

Morocco Barbie®

Peruvian Barbie®

Arctic Barbie®

Native American Barbie®

Sign-language Barbie®

1970 Midge Doll

1970s Skipper Doll

1960s Ken Dolls

 

History of the Barbie® Doll:

Ruth Handler's daughter was named Barbara. Barbie® was introduced to the world at the American Toy Fair in New York City. The doll was intended to be a teenage fashion doll. There has been some controversy over Barbie®'s figure when it realized that if Barbie® was a real person, her measurements would be an impossible 36-18-38. The Ken doll was named after Ruth's son. Barbie® first had bendable legs in 1965.

More facts about the Barbie® Doll:

  • Barbie is from Willows, Wisconsin.  She attended Willows High School.
  • Barbie® first appeared in the now-famous black-and-white striped swimsuit and signature ponytail
  • Barbie® has four sisters: Skipper (1964), Stacie (1992), Kelly (1995) and Krissy (1995)  
  • Barbie®’s first pet was a horse named Dancer
  • The first Barbie® doll sold for $3.00 (1959)
  • Barbie®’s signature color is Barbie pink:  PMS 219
  • Barbie®’s first boyfriend, Ken, debuted two years after Barbie in 1961
  • Ken was named after the son of Mattel founders Ruth and Elliot Handler
  • Ken and Barbie® broke up on Valentine’s Day in 2004 after being together more than 43 years   
  • The best-selling Barbie® doll ever was 1992 Totally Hair Barbie®, with hair from the top of her head to her toes
  • Barbie® has been outfitted by more than 70 famous couturiers
  • Barbie® has had more than 108 inspirational careers

Barbie® is a registered trademark of the Mattel Corporation.  Barbie®: The Golden Anniversary exhibit has been developed, organized and presented by the Museum of Lifestyle & FashionHistory.  This exhibit is not a Mattel program.

 

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Fashion Doll Agency’s
Manon
A Unique Beauty for the 21st Century

Story, fashion styling, and photos by Ernesto Padró-Campos
www.ernestopadrocampos.com
www.flickr.com/photos/toyfest
http://dolldom.blogspot.com/

Funkytown!
Manon complements her colorful strapless lace sheath with Agnes Dreary’s Woe Is Me jacket and a super red silk top hat by Feltrope Studios. Her necklace is by Joy Jarred.

Fashion Doll Agency’s Manon enters not only the world of fashion dolls, but also the world of dolls that represent the African race. I was elated when Tyler Wentworth’s first friend was an African American beauty by the name of Esmé. I gave Tonner Doll Company much praise in view of this gesture that mirrored the realities of the fashion world in which some of the most famous models are black.

Now, Fashion Doll Agency, based in Paris, presents Manon. With her lithe body and exquisite ebony skin, Manon is a character not to be missed, not only for her inherent beauty, but also for the relevance of her message as a European black woman.

Fashion Doll Agency models are some of the most unique dolls in the 16-inch doll category currently in the market. Very much a fashion illustration in three dimensions, Manon and her colleagues at FDA, bring a refined, stylized, and most versatile look. The strength of these dolls lie in a superb sculpt that transforms depending on hair, vinyl color, and paint application.

Manon captivated me immediately. While photographing her, I felt the

Natural Woman
A close-up of Manon wearing her Accordéon outfit. Her jewelry is by Joy Jarred for De-Zyns by Joy and Straycat.

impacting simplicity of a vintage Sasha doll, magical dolls, that in a similar way as Manon, aimed to represent the human race by emphasizing our commonalities and celebrating our differences.

In this portfolio, you will enjoy Manon wearing outfits put together from very disparate sources – from Agnes and Viktor Dreary’s dark and cold armoires to Barbie’s overflowing walk-in closets. For those of us dollectors who love the thrill of mixing and matching, Manon and her friends at Fashion Doll Agency bring hours of pure and unadulterated play time.

For more information on Manon, Kaori, Pola, Petra, and Marcella, visit www.fashiondollagency.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fantasy Land
Manon is very much a forest sprite when she wears a delicate and highly detailed bandeau hat by Peggy Feltrope and Agnes Dreary’s Dinner Doldrums dress.

Casual Day
In first issue, Viktor Dreary’s striped turtleneck sweater, Manon is young and hip.

 

All-Out Glamour Goddess
In Todd Oldham’s leopard coat for the Barbie doll, Manon exemplifies modern luxe. Her dress is a long piece of black net that I wrapped around her beautiful figure and fastened with a safety pin. Her colorful bead necklace is by Joy Jarred. Manon wears her fabulous real leather boots, part of her Accordéon ensemble.
A Woman’s Face
Manon’s superb sculpt in profile.

 

Manon Goes Haute
Manon wears Haute Doll's Kaori outfit and a pair of sunglasses in these two portraits, courtesy of Fashion Royalty’s Darius.

 

Resources for Haute Doll readers:

Millinery by Peggy Feltrope
http://feltrope-studios.tripod.com/

Jewelry by Joy Jarred
http://www.de-zynsbyjoy.com/

Agnes and Viktor Dreary by TDC
www.tonnerdoll.com

 

 

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HAYWORTH
MICHELCOUTURECOLLECTION
HAUTE-COUTURE AUTOMNE/HIVER 2009-2010

 

Michel-Audile HAYWORTH de BEAUMANOIR is pleased to announce the official launch of his own company under the MICHELCOUTURE label, to serve advanced collectors of the 29.3cm (11-½-inch) fashion model.


In answer to the unmet demands of that discerning collector base, he has designed a collection of 1:6 scale haute-couture that includes everything for his royal fashion model from classic high fashion looks for day and evening to all the right accessories - jewelry, millinery, gloves, handbags, stockings and belts, all to be found in one collection, and all with brilliant signature HAYWORTH style.


To inaugurate this collector line, HAYWORTH at long last releases the first Modèle de Luxe™ of six, Pariser Platz™. A masterpiece of French dressmaking, it has already been heralded by collectors as a complete tour de force. This luxurious, fully accessorized, individually-boxed clothing ensemble has been expertly fashioned in exquisite detail of 100% natural silks and rich satin.


An extraordinary suite of accessories accompanies the classic daytime gown. Distinctive earrings were hand-made in HAYWORTH's own salon, when jewelry fabricators couldn’t be found who could capture the form that Monseigneur designed for this specific style. This superb example of haute joaillerie was added to the already carefully executed "diamond" bracelet, matching afternoon silk-lined satin baguette clutch, fitted gloves, stockings, high-heeled stilettos, triple strand weighted pearl collar, hand-draped silk fez and sumptuous faux fur foulard.


Fabrication. Scale. Taste. Fit. Realistic details. Accessories. High quality. Design. Separately-boxed

clothing ensembles. Over the past few years, it seems that all of these elements have been absent from the offerings of many doll lines that are currently available. Collectors are challenged to be creative in order to fill the growing void of quality clothing and accessories for 1:6 fashion models. Not being a "doll" designer or doll "costumier" himself but a couture trained high-fashion designer, Monseigneur HAYWORTH de BEAUMANOIR (who regards his muse as a "fashion model” rather than a doll) took advantage of unavoidable production delays in the first collection's journey to the marketplace, in order to address these issues, re-evaluating and restructuring the collection in an effort to respond to collectors’ mounting demands.


In answer to those demands, and to illustrate HAYWORTH’s commitment to providing high-fashion wardrobes for high-fashion model, HAYWORTH made the unusual decision to present as its very first release, the Modèle de Luxe™ clothing ensemble, Pariser Platz™ (MC1032909A), before the fashion model herself, Flavia, Grande-Duchesse de BEAUHARNAIS®, who will soon make her own dramatic appearance.


To learn more about MICHELCOUTURE, "Pariser Platz" and the challenges met during HAYWORTH'S journey from development to realization, please visit the newsletter link:
http://hayworthcouture.com/COUTURE_Newslettre.html Visit the Web site at: www.HayworthCouture.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Haute Doll Kaori  - A Versatile Model

Story, fashion styling, and photos by Ernesto Padró-Campos
www.ernestopadrocampos.com
www.flickr.com/photos/toyfest

 

Haute Doll Kaori in her original outfit.  

Fashion Doll Agency’s Kaori is the new girl in town. With her slender body, amazing articulation and unique face, this fashion model from France is one to watch.

I fell in love with the Fashion Doll Agency line when I first saw the resin models in the pages of Haute Doll. It was with much enthusiasm that I acquired this exclusive Kaori as I found the face and body sculpts intriguing and different from any other 16-inch doll.

 My first Fashion Doll Agency model has been having fun, getting her photo taken and finding out what fits her. Although FDA offers separate outfits and two more models, Petra and Manon, Kaori did not want to wait. 

Surprisingly, she found a perfect fit in an unlikely source  - Agnes and Viktor Dreary’s armoire. Granted, Kaori is four inches taller and has an adult figure, but as if by magic, she got stylishly redressed. In fact, Kaori neutralized the Victoriana vibe and made the looks all hers, very today, very chic.  With a pair if Sister Dreary’s black tights and a Tyler-sized pair of high boots, Kaori has a weekend wardrobe others will envy.

 

 

 

 

 

Close-up shot reveals the interesting idiosyncrasies of this doll's face sculpt. I really enjoy her unconventional face. Amongst Kaori’s wonderful qualities are her super expressive hands that pose like no other doll’s.

 

For bedtime, Kaori wears Agnes Dreary’s Woe Is Me dress as a baby doll pajama and Joy Jarred’s coral and skull necklace. Haute Doll's Fashion Doll Agency Kaori fits perfectly in Agnes Dreary's signature dress. Worn by Kaori, it gives off an Yves Saint Laurent vibe, very much like the black dress that Catherine Deneuve wears in Luis Buñuel's Belle du Jour.

 

Looking like Greta Garbo in Queen Christina, Kaori wears Viktor Dreary’s Forlorn Photo Day’s jacket with Sister Dreary’s tights and black boots. For the après-ski happy hour, Kaori wears a Viktor-sized hand knit sweater by e-Bay seller mgtrotman and sister Dreary’s tights and Tyler-sized boots. Luggage from a Fashion Royalty set.

 

 

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Dylan Lauren Celebrates Barbie’s 50th at Neiman Marcus in San Francisco
by Ernesto Padró-Campos
www.ernestopadrocampos.com
Photos by Kek Tee Lim

On Saturday, April 18, Dylan Lauren, creator and owner of Dylan’s Candy Bar, visited San Francisco, CA to celebrate the Barbie doll’s 50th anniversary. The gathering took place at the posh Neiman Marcus store where fans of the vinyl diva got to meet Ralph Lauren’s gorgeous daughter and indulge in her sweet confections.

Raging in price from $7 to $28, the chocolates were dressed to impress in colorful wrappers featuring photos of the current line of reproduction of Barbie’s iconic styles. Franklin Lim-Liao was the delight of young and old when he made a grand entrance in his rendition of Solo in the Spotlight.

To find out more about Dylan’s Candy Bar and the exclusive 50th anniversary candies, visit:
www.dylanscandybar.com

A fabulous display of candy, dolls, and Assouline’s 50th anniversary Barbie book.

Dylan Lauren and Franklin Lim-Liao as Barbie in Solo in the Spotlight

 

A box full of sweets, 50th anniversary style

Chocolate bars - Barbie style - whet the appetite.

 

Tin boxes that will find plenty of uses when empty

 

 

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Story, photography, and styling by Ernesto Padró-Campos
www.ernestoapadrocampos.com
www.flickr.com/photos/toyfest

 


Tonner Doll Company’s Dreary twins have captivated many collectors in fashion doll land. As dark and sad as they can seem most times, the twins enjoy great popularity. A Yahoo! group by the name of Cheery About Agnes Dreary boasts 127 members who write beautifully crafted narratives inspired by the Dreary clan as well as share their handmade creations for them. Check it out at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cheeryaboutagnesdreary/

Scary X-mas Viktor Dreary has green eyes. The masterful artist Ellen Harris gave Viktor his green eyes and most piercing gaze. Amazing transformation. The red top hat is also by Ellen. www.ellenharris.com Master Dreary wears an incredibly amazing "skull" cap by Petit Tricotage (Etsy seller: Petit Tricotage) www.petittricotage.com. Some dolls get lucky! This Viktor did. Check out the amazing detail in such a tiny hand knit cap! Mind boggling, right? Viktor's glass eyes by Jim Ash (imjimdandy@aol.com). Viktor Dreary wears a new hand knit sweater by e-Bay seller mgtrotman

 

Additionally, there are many talented artists creating beautiful fashions for them. Jim Ash, famous for his glass eye installations, also has shared his expertise with the Dreary twins.

Collectors today have rich resources in the doll community. When a doll company does not produce what you desire, chances are that there is a freelance artist ready to accept a commission and make your doll dreams come true.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agnes Dreary wears a crisp ensemble by Brandon Wilkes (www.wickedstitchery.com). The blouse boasts balloon sleeves and a kimono closure. The midi skirt has knife pleats and a high waist. Spider necklace by Joy Jarred (www.de-zynsbyjoy.com). In a nod to Little Miss No Name and to Viktor and Rolf, Agnes Dreary wears an imaginative burlap dress. Amazing that such a thick fabric was transformed into this beauty. The skirt's volume makes it all more special. Thank you Connie and Sweet Creations (www.oursweetcreations.com). Glass eyes by Jim Ash (imjimdandy@aol.com).

 

Agnes Dreary's version boasts a cute short skirt as a variation for Viktor's slacks. A delightful set for the Dreary twins to wear to ghoul school.
www.wickedstitchery.com

Brandon T. Wilkes, designer and owner of Wicked Stitchery, made this very dreary dress for Agnes. Beautiful design features Empire waist and a square neckline. Tiny black and white flower print fabric reminds me of Vintage Barbie's Pak separates. Perfect fit and finishing. It has a dainty antiqued metal heart decoration at the high waistline. www.wickedstitchery.com

 

 

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Story, photos, and styling by Ernesto Padró-Campos

 

Roger Haack II, known by Barbie doll collectors as a master restoration artist as well as creator of some of the most luscious vintage inspired Silkstone doll repaints, has created a new doll for the 12-inch fashion doll set.

The debut series, “First Impressions” of Les Muses Collection, offers blond, raven, and titian dolls that come dressed in a versatile white body suit, a silky negligée, high heel silver sandals, and her own silver necklace with the initial “E” pendant. Very Carrie from Sex in the City.

Evoni is created with an anatomically correct body, sculpted with artistic realism. Evoni is made of vinyl and plastic with ball jointed knees. She comes with a hand numbered certificate from Roger, a clear acrylic stand, clear tube (Very Bild Lilli!) and shipper box.  She is available at the low introductory price of $59.99 for a limited time only.

Evoni and Les Muse Collection are registered trademarks of Roger Haack II and Ri Van Inc. ©2007. All rights reserved.

For more information, visit:
http://www.lesmusecollection.com/

For on-line fun, join Evoni’s Yahoo! Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lesmusecollection/

Photo Credits:
Red and pink suit with pink mink stole by Joshard
www.joshard.com

Blue bolero, gold and brown halter dress, and beaded cloche hat by Liz Cole for Retros
www.lizretros.com

Cloche hat with jeweled buckle by Marirose
www.marirose.com

Black platter hat by Maryann Roy
www.ntplx.net/~maryann

Earrings by Joy Jarred of De-Zyns by Joy
www.de-zynsbyjoy.com

Story, photos, and styling by Ernesto Padró-Campos
www.ernestopadrocampos.com

Blond Bombshell
Blond Evoni looks like Marlene Dietrich.
Film Noir Dame
Titian Evoni in a beaded cloche by Liz Cole
Vintage Style
Raven Evoni strikes an uncanny resemblance to Audrey Hepburn.
Cool Cat
Blond Evoni wears a leopard version of Red Flare. Hat by Maryanne Roy.
To Work!
Titian Evoni wears a business-like short jacket that conceals a sexy halter dress by Liz Cole for Retros.
Model Attitude
Raven Evoni exemplifies retro style in a colorful suit by Joshard and a jeweled cloche hat by Marirose.

 


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Narnia’s Pevensie Heroes Leap from the Silver Screen 

 

 

Hurley, NY (February 15, 2008) –Walt Disney Pictures’ epic film, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe based on C.S. Lewis' timeless tale, comes to life through Robert Tonner's collection of TONNER CHARACTER FIGURES™ (TCF).

   
The life-like figures are authorized portraits of William Moseley in the role of Peter Pevensie; Anna Popplewell in the role of Susan Pevensie; Skandar Keynes in the role of Edmund Pevensie; and Georgie Henley in the role of Lucy Pevensie.  
 
Robert Tonner, CEO and head designer of the award-winning Tonner Company is thrilled to re-create the magic and mystery of Narnia through his figures.  “I was intrigued when I heard about the movie.  When I saw it, I was convinced that I had to do it.” 
 
This project has been one of the most painstaking endeavors for Tonner.  “So much of each character is in the presentation that we didn’t want to overlook a single detail,” Tonner admits.  “We drew on our strengths to accurately depict those critical elements.”
 
Ranging from 13”-19” tall, each perfectly replicated Pevensie sibling comes authentically dressed.  The intricate costume details range from real buttons and lace-up shoes to custom knit sweaters.   The kings and queens of Narnia also have separate coronation costumes available which include fine details such as intricately molded crowns, hand-embroidery details and luxurious fabrics. 
 
These wardrobe adventurers are perfectly scaled and composed of fine quality hard-plastic and vinyl.  Each TONNER CHARACTER FIGURE™ features hand-painted face details and 14 points of articulation for the most realistic poses. 
 
   

About Tonner: Headquartered in Hurley, New York, the Tonner Doll Company, Inc. develops and markets high quality collectible dolls like Betsy McCall®, Effanbee® Dolls, and the popular Tyler Wentworth® line of dolls and fashions, as well as other licensed characters, including THE WIZARD OF OZ dolls and HARRY POTTER™ TCFs. 

 

For more information, product samples, or interviews, please contact: 

Shauna Perry, Publicity Coordinator 845-339-9537 (ph) E-mail:  sperry@tonnerdoll.com.

 

©Disney. All Rights Reserved

 

TONNER CHARACTER FIGURES™ is a trademark of the Tonner Doll Company, Inc.

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True Royalty!
A Magma Heritage Exclusive
Information on the Magma Heritage exclusive has finally been released.  She will be a red-haired Vanessa doll, and will round out the Modern Pompadour collection.

True Royalty Vanessa Perrin is said to be a modern-day Marie Antoinette that is dressed in a celadon gown with golden hues and is rich with detail.  She is complete with her hair upswept and adorned with traditional metal boat hair decoration made popular by the ladies of yesteryear!

The gift set is part of the Atelier Collection and will be limited to 500 pieces. True Royalty Vanessa arrives displayed in a large Atelier box dressed in her gown, also included in the packaging will be the decorative metal hairpiece, lingerie set and more. The retail price of this set is $180.00.

True Royalty Vanessa will be available first by lottery draw to all customers who purchased 2006 Fashion Royalty Calendars directly from Magma Heritage.

Magma Heritage has set 55 calendars aside for those who were not able to enter this lottery thus far. Starting on September 5, 2006 at exactly 12:00 p.m. EDT if you have not yet purchased a lottery calendar from Magma Heritage, you may email Magma Heritage at lavashop@singnet.com.sg. The first 55 people to email at or after 12:00 p.m. EDT will be have the opportunity to buy one of the remaining Calendars for $19.95 and be entered in the lottery to win an opportunity to purchase one of these True Royalty dolls. Please note for these extra calendars that you are allowed only one calendar per person, you must not have previously purchased a calendar from Magma Heritage and if you send the email prior to 12:00 p.m. EDT your order will not be counted.

All persons who have purchased calendars directly from Magma Heritage last year have been entered in the lottery, and the 55 new names will be added to the draw box. The lottery will take place three days after the 55 calendars mentioned above have sold out. After the draw, Magma Heritage will immediately begin to contact winners to confirm if they would like to purchase the dolls won. Given that there are 500 sets, please allow 7 full days after the draw date for Magma Heritage to confirm all of the winners, and note that if any one turns down the opportunity to purchase the set, a new name will be drawn at that time.

 

 
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