Two More New Dolls

Christmas and my birthday are a little over a month apart, so I tend to get quite a few dolls in December and January.  I really am trying to cut down on the dolls coming in but I did want an articulated Ken to go with the MTM ladies and well, the other doll was just too cute to pass up.

I really didn't want the wheelchairs but did want the dolls...oh, well.

She is so cute. I love her hair although it was pretty frizzy at the ends and I had to trim it some.

I think she will be Jaelene.

I don't know about this Ken, he looks so young and dorky.  But I really want an articulated guy or guys to hang out with the MTM ladies.  The World Peacekeeper doll looks like their Dad, so I guess it has to be this guy.  I wish they would do an AA articulated male also.  Anyway, this guy is now Troy.....he definitely looks like a Troy.

As always, thanks for stopping by...................

Barbie's Dream House

 I never had Barbie's Dream House when I was a kid (I did have the Fashion Shoppe, which I wish, wish, wish they would reproduce) and I missed the first release a few years back.  So I jumped on the new release gift set with bubblecut doll and additional outfits.  Warning: Picture heavy

Looks just like the original. 

2020 Barbie's Dreamhouse Giftset #GNC38-9644

Before setup and move in.

Furniture needs to be assembled.

Bubblecut reproduction and 2 extra outfits

Reproduction 2-piece pajamas 1962-63.  They added blue mules with pom-poms, brush and comb and an alarm clock.

Reproduction Busy Morning #956.  For some reason they included the tray and drinks from Friday Night Date

Reproduction Blonde Bubblecut in turquoise Silk Sheath

She really is very well done.  She is stunning with the hairnet removed and her hair fluffed out (I forget to get a picture.)

Assembling the furniture, time consuming but pretty easy.

Hour and a half later........TaDa!

I made a matching bedspread and pillows.

Babs loves her new digs!

This structure is quite large but folds up nicely.  The only place I can open it full without worrying about the dog is on the dining room table.  I will probably set up specific dioramas for a few days, take pics and then take down.  I like it but did have buyers' remorse after it arrived (it has a hefty price tag) but I sold a Miss Revlon doll and it almost paid for the whole thing.

I would love for Mattel to do the Fashion Shoppe reproduction.  I LOVED mine when I was a kid.  It is a bit larger than the Dream House but I would get it in a minute if they issue it!

So this doll brings my total to 157.  I might ask The Husband for one or 2 new ones for Christmas, just haven't decided yet.  There are a few I want to sell, so I need to work on that before the holidays.

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Deboxing Day - 2019 Holiday Barbie # FXF02 085912

It's the most wonderful time of year! Today we
are deboxing the 2019 Holiday Barbie!

I chose the AA Barbie version this year as I just thought
she was so pretty.  I am a sucker for a ponytail and this
one is a little different, off center with a cascade of curls
falling over her bare shoulder.  It balances out the big
bow at the back of her other shoulder.

But I am not a fan of the drawn on wispy hair tendrils
around the hairline.  It just doesn't look good to me and
was totally unnecessary.

The gown is really pretty this year and the
fabric has a decent feel to it, not too stiff as
it is sometimes.  I like the play on a candy
cane but I would really LOVE to see a green
dress!

I don't buy the Holiday Barbies every year,
just the ones I like.  And I think this one is
a nice addition to my small collection.  I will
have to get them all together for a group
photo.

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Deboxing Day - Kenyan Barbie # 11181 Year 1993

I found this beautiful lady while visiting friends
over Thanksgiving.  Kenyan Barbie #11181 from
1993.

I have been wanting to add this Barbie to my
collection because I love the Nichelle face mold and her
cute short hair cut.

I will be redressing her but I really like
her dress and cape, very simple but pretty.

She looks very regal from this angle, perhaps
she was royalty? 

Kenyan Barbie is very beautiful and I am
glad to have her and at a very reasonable price.
She is the only Barbie DOTW that I have or
have every wanted.

I am sure all the other ladies in the house will
welcome her......

1964 Barbie Sparkle Pink Gift Set Reproduction # 1011

This giftset was something I longed for when I was a
little girl, but she never made it to my house. I have
satisfied my dream with the reproduction of the Barbie
Sparkle Pink Giftset.

She was a gift from The Husband last Christmas and
has been packed away because of the move.  Finally
freeing her from her box I see she is very well done.

The doll itself is very nice, a good weight and
her subtle pink lips are so pretty.  Her hair is
much softer than my original bubblecut and a
very light blonde almost platinum.  She has a
pretty pink one piece bathing suit, pink mules
and clear stand.  She also comes with a fashion
brochure from that era describing the fashions
and the prices.  Don't we all wish those prices
were today prices!

I love these separates. So many ways to
combine them.  Here we have the one shoulder
top and wrap skirt.  The fabric is a little
stiff not as nice as the original.

Add the bolero and hat and we have a
very stylish cocktail outfit.

The coat is very disappointing.  There is no
way this will close with or without clothes
on.  Even if the button loop was elastic it
still wouldn't fit.  Anyone else have this
problem?

I really like this 1964 Barbie reproduction giftset
and am happy to finally have these outfits.

Deboxing Day - 1964 Ponytail Swirl Barbie

I got this lovely lady last Christmas. But
because of the move she got packed away
right after the holiday.  I finally got to take
her out for some fresh air.

The Barbie doll itself is very nicely made but her
hair is very thin, I can see her head at the
back, a little disappointing.  All the accessories
and her dress are nice though.

I have a vintage redhead swirl but wanted one
in each hair color so thought I would fill in with
a blonde and brunette reproduction.  I still am on
the look out for a reasonably priced brunette.

Mr. Brentwood Takes a New Bride

Not willing to put up with Mrs. Brentwood's
drinking problem, Mr. Brentwood has
found himself a new wife.

Roger has met and fallen head over heels
for the beautiful, Farren Palmer.

Unlike Olivia Brentwood,  Miss Palmer
has normal hands, which allows her to
wear all manner of clothing including
long sleeves. (I didn't know this doll
is articulated, but it is better than a pitcher's
mitt for a hand.)

Roger is smitten and has tossed Olivia
aside for Farren.  Do not fret for her.
Olivia will either go to a new home
(sans all her clothes though...Farren
called dibbs) or she may hang
around here for awhile and see what
shakes out.

While I still think Olivia is gorgeous and
that she and Roger made a handsome
couple........

I think Roger and Farren will make a
great couple!

Olivia and Roger Brentwood

Just spent a lazy Easter Sunday deboxing
my Silkstones.

Roger is wearing his suit from New England

Escape and Olivia is wearing her Continental

Holiday outfit.  She was going to wear her 

New England Escape outfit except for one

teeny, tiny problem...........

 

She can't get her right hand through the
jacket sleeve!  She also can't get her right
hand through her Continental Holiday
coat.

It appears Mrs. Brentwood has a drinking
problem and her hand is stretched wide
to accommodate hoisting a pint!  The
width of her hand is 5/8", the jacket sleeve
cuff opening is about 1/2" and the coat
(which is the outfit she came with, mind
you) is maybe 3/8".

Has anyone else encountered this problem?
Is it just this model of Silkstone or do they
all have a catcher's mitt for a right hand?

Her arm is cocked to rest on her hip, similar
to several of the Model Muse dolls I have.
But their thumb is not that splayed out from
the rest of the hand.

I am very disappointed.  It took me a long time
to find  a Silkstone I liked (most of the eye
makeup is too much for me).  I really like her
but if she can't wear the beautiful outfits then
Mr. Brentwood may be looking for a new wife.

Golden Dream Christie #3249 1980

New doll in the house!

I have wanted this doll for a long time

now, but the prices were outrageous.  But
good things come to those who wait........

Her box wasn't in the best shape, but I
don't keep them anyway.

I love her two-tone hair!  I think she is
one of the prettiest dolls and I am very
happy to add her to my collection.

Miss Simone Burcet aka The Barbie Look Night Out

When I got Sweet Tea Barbie for
Christmas I knew I wanted to get this
doll also.

This is Gabrielle's best friend, Simone
Burcet.  Isn't she beautiful?

I love her dress!

And all her little make-up accessories and iphone!

Simone and Gabrielle are sure to have some
wonderful stories to tell from Paris!

Cool Collecting Barbie #25525

I really hadn't any plans to by
any dolls for awhile......in fact
I have been thinking of down-
sizing my collection a bit.  But
we all know how that goes!

I stumbled across her on eBay and now
here she is!  I love her outfits and hair-
style.  The cool toys are a bonus too!
I even like her box, it's resealable.

She comes with sunglasses and a cute
little (fully lined) tote.

So, welcome, Beverly!