Elf Magic is releasing year round fashion for the Elf Magic Boy and Girl dolls. The new Elfits line has a stylish wardrobe of beachwear, denim, daywear, and formalwear to clothe the elves no matter the month or occasion. The Elfits are available at www.Elf-Magic.com. Typically, the Elf Magic tradition begins around Thanksgiving, but with [...]
Elf Magic Releases Year Round Fashion for Elf Magic Dolls
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Disney’s Sofia the First Toys for Girls from JAKKS Pacific
From the beautiful land of Enchancia comes the story of everyone’s favorite princess-in-training, Sofia the First. And now, for the very first time, Sofia’s enchanting world is now at retailers nationwide. Brooklin really can’t get enough of Sofia, in fact most days she’s wearing a purple princess dress around the house because she really does […]![]()
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Take Note Of These Two Tiny But Hugely Interesting Steiff Treasures
Sometimes the tiniest discoveries can have big and wonderful stories behind them. Check out the tale behind this pair of petite and precious Steiff prizes! Robin from the northeast shares...
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"After a bit of online conversation and negotiation, I purchased a palm-sized, turn of last century, five ways jointed white mohair Steiff bear from a contact in Germany. She was selling the cub on behalf of an older lady friend.
I was delighted with the purchase and assured the seller that the bear would feel right at home in my Steiff collection here in the US.
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Much to my surprise, when the bear did arrive from overseas, I noticed he was packed with a travel companion - the absolutely smallest Steiff woolen miniature I could ever imagine! Even though the tiny woolie did not have a button, it was clearly made by Steiff.
Please take a look at the bear and the tiny woolie and let me know what you think. I have included the letter that accompanied both the bear and the woolie from Germany."
It is really important to note - no pun intended - the wonderful information included on Robin's note in order to truly appreciate these precious items. The document itself is an oversized postcard, with writing on the backside and a kitchen scene from an old fashioned German miniature dollhouse - complete with tiny beer steins - on the front.
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The illustration is pictured above; the actual letter exactly reads:
"Hello and gradulations for the ddy. The old lady says thank you and has a gift for you - a little bird, which has a green head and a yellow body, it's a own creation, because this woman has worked at Steiff in the 1970e years. These work was at home. Steiff has brought a lot of wool heads and wool bodies in five different colors and beaks and wings, the women made all together to a little bird. But sometimes one head was too much in one color and a body in another color, so there are new creations for their own children, not authorized by Steiff. The little white bear was her companion since over 80 years, but she didn't play with him, her mother has said to her: "She play with the eyes." There were other time.... have good years with the bear, Heiner"
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There is so much to talk about here, so let's get started first with the Teddy bear. This popular, classic, and beloved example is about 8 cm standing, although his "official" Steiff measurement is 10 cm. (Because of the handmade nature of Steiff products, and given the effects of time, it has been Steiffgal's observation that the actual measurements and the listed measurements of early Steiff products may vary as much as 20% +/-.) Robin's Ted is five ways jointed and made from white mohair. He has tiny black eyes and a simple brown hand embroidered nose and mouth. He has a particularly adorable and pouty expression, as well as a slightly upturned nose. He holds a tiny baby rattle; this is darling and appropriate but not original to him. This Steiff bear pattern was produced in light blond, light brown, and white over time from 1905 through 1933 in 10, 15, 18, 22, 25, 30, 32, 35, 40, 46, 50, 60, 70, and 115 cm. Given the bear's long trailing "f" button and the fact he was owned for more than 80 years by the same person, dates him roughly to the late 1920's or so.
This bear is looking pretty good for a plaything getting pretty close to the century mark. And why might that be? According to his note, his original owner was not allowed to play with him, only admire him from afar as a precious collectible.
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Now let's take flight and talk about the woolen miniature. What we have here, Steiffgal believes, is a Steiff hummingbird. This bug-sized bird 3 cm and made from dark green, light green, yellow, and white wool fibers. He is detailed with felt eyes and a plastic beak; his wings and back tail feathers are made from a very thin textured plastic. He is suspended from a hair-thick clear monofilament fiber. This design appeared overall in the Steiff catalog from 1969 through 1978; either as a single bird (complete with a pin feature so he could be worn as a fashion accessory) or as four bird mobile suspended from a clear monofilament string. These birds did not have a Steiff button for size and logistical reasons; as a mobile, the button was attached to the top of the hanging/display apparatus. Steiff's hummingbirds appeared in red, blue, yellow, orange, and green.
It's easy to hum a happy tune when it comes to the legacy behind Robin's hummingbird. It is clear that this design was in production during the same time that the hummingbird's owner worked for the company - in the 1970's. It is also interesting that the note calls out that the owner was a home-worker for Steiff, a tradition the company has held since before the turn of LAST century! But what really confirms the authenticity - and the charm - surrounding the hummingbird is this from the note... "But sometimes one head was too much in one color and a body in another color, so there are new creations for their own children, not authorized by Steiff." Steiffgal thinks that this is the case here - with the bird being somewhat "mismatched" with a green head and a yellow and white body - and not falling into the Steiff standard for a green bird or a yellow bird. Perhaps this piece was "rejected" by Steiff and the home worker was able to keep it for herself and her family. Now that's one cool "work perk!"
Steiffgal hopes this discussion on Robin's two tiny treasures has been hugely entertaining and interesting for you!
Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more!
I was delighted with the purchase and assured the seller that the bear would feel right at home in my Steiff collection here in the US.
Please take a look at the bear and the tiny woolie and let me know what you think. I have included the letter that accompanied both the bear and the woolie from Germany."
It is really important to note - no pun intended - the wonderful information included on Robin's note in order to truly appreciate these precious items. The document itself is an oversized postcard, with writing on the backside and a kitchen scene from an old fashioned German miniature dollhouse - complete with tiny beer steins - on the front.
"Hello and gradulations for the ddy. The old lady says thank you and has a gift for you - a little bird, which has a green head and a yellow body, it's a own creation, because this woman has worked at Steiff in the 1970e years. These work was at home. Steiff has brought a lot of wool heads and wool bodies in five different colors and beaks and wings, the women made all together to a little bird. But sometimes one head was too much in one color and a body in another color, so there are new creations for their own children, not authorized by Steiff. The little white bear was her companion since over 80 years, but she didn't play with him, her mother has said to her: "She play with the eyes." There were other time.... have good years with the bear, Heiner"
This bear is looking pretty good for a plaything getting pretty close to the century mark. And why might that be? According to his note, his original owner was not allowed to play with him, only admire him from afar as a precious collectible.
It's easy to hum a happy tune when it comes to the legacy behind Robin's hummingbird. It is clear that this design was in production during the same time that the hummingbird's owner worked for the company - in the 1970's. It is also interesting that the note calls out that the owner was a home-worker for Steiff, a tradition the company has held since before the turn of LAST century! But what really confirms the authenticity - and the charm - surrounding the hummingbird is this from the note... "But sometimes one head was too much in one color and a body in another color, so there are new creations for their own children, not authorized by Steiff." Steiffgal thinks that this is the case here - with the bird being somewhat "mismatched" with a green head and a yellow and white body - and not falling into the Steiff standard for a green bird or a yellow bird. Perhaps this piece was "rejected" by Steiff and the home worker was able to keep it for herself and her family. Now that's one cool "work perk!"
Steiffgal hopes this discussion on Robin's two tiny treasures has been hugely entertaining and interesting for you!
Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more!
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Masters of the Universe Classics Stackable Figure Stands Video Review & Images
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New Site Layout
Now that Action Figure Fury is 1 year old we have decided that we would do a complete site overhaul. We hope you guys like it. But, with a site change you are most likly going to end up running into...
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New Site Layout
Now that Action Figure Fury is 1 year old we have decided that we would do a complete site overhaul. We hope you guys like it. But, with a site change you are most likly going to end up running into a few bugs. If you do don’t hesitate to leave a comment, tweet us, […]
Action Figure Fury - A Toy Blog with Toy News, Action Figure News, Reviews, and Guides
New Site Layout
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Batman Computer Sitter by Funko
Batman Computer Sitter by Funko Now you can customize your workspace with your favorite super hero! Let the ever vigilant Caped Crusader Batman protect your computer from evil villains. The Batman Computer Sitter is based on the classic comics-style Batman costume. This bobble head is manufactured by Funko and is approximately 4.25″ tall and made...
The post Batman Computer Sitter by Funko appeared first on Toy Scene.
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Super Alloy 1/6 Scale Batman by Jim Lee - Event Exclusive Edition
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McDonald’s Philippines Happy Meal toys: Touch de Happy
The latest McDonald’s Happy Meal toys in the Philippines this August 2013 are the Touch de Happy for boys and girls. It is also available in Taiwan and Japan.
The post McDonald’s Philippines Happy Meal toys: Touch de Happy appeared first on Toy Scene.
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Toy News Roundup: ‘Predator’, ‘DC Comics’, And Mattel Begs For MORE!
Another week has gone by, so you know what that means… it’s time for another edition of the Toy News Roundup! Here we round-up all of the most important toy news of the week from our site, and also link you to any toy news that we didn’t cover. Let’s get ready to … RUMBLE!!! […]
Action Figure Fury - A Toy Blog with Toy News, Action Figure News, Reviews, and Guides
Toy News Roundup: ‘Predator’, ‘DC Comics’, And Mattel Begs For MORE!
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Toy News Roundup: ‘Predator’, ‘DC Comics’, And Mattel Begs For MORE!
Another week has gone by, so you know what that means… it’s time for another edition of the Toy News Roundup! Here we round-up all of the most important toy news of the week from our site, and also...
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Disney Robin Hood – 40th Anniversary Edition on Blu-Ray
One of my favorite tales growing up was the Disney classic make of Robin Hood. It wasn’t necessarily for the story, even though its a great story and tale, but what I remember about this version of Robin Hood was that it was a Disney animated classic. I have always been a fan of animation, […]![]()
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The Frigidaire Professional™ 6-Slice Convection Toaster Oven – Giveaway
So we were asked if we wanted to try out the Frigidaire Professional™ Infrared Convection Toaster Oven we were actually very eager to use it. We had previously used our home oven and microwave (as needed) to warm and heat things up. And of course of sliced bread and bagels and such we had out toaster. […]![]()
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NECA Kick Ass 2 Kick Ass Movie Figure Video Review & Images
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Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Rat King Figure Video Review & Images
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Stunning Blu-ray Debut of Disney’s Oliver And Company
There are a few movies I really enjoyed watching and really remember from my childhood. Oliver And Company has to be one of those movies that I enjoyed over and over growing up. Disney just released Oliver And Company on Blu-ray. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of a Disney classic with the stunning Blu-ray debut of Oliver And […]![]()
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Nekkid Shots of Penelope
Everyone wants to see what the new body looks like. Here are a few shots I took with my iPad in the kitchen a few minutes ago - unedited.
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About That Black Gloss Edition PREY FOR ME from Godmachine
Finally opened up my Black Gloss edition of PREY FOR ME today, and I am so utterly enthralled with this, as I did with the White edition! Released by Disturbia from the United Kingdom (items are listed under "Accessories"), there are three editions of this Godmachine-designed piece, and I've given the electroplated Bronze-Edition a miss simply because of "price".
The black variant is limited to 100pcs (£45), the white (£55) and bronze (£85) is limited to 50pcs each. 'Prey For Me' stands 8-inch tall of polystone-awesomeness! LOL
(Above center-left: TEQ63 from QUICCS /
Above center-right: Misfortune Cat from Ferg)
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Available @ STGCC 2013: "ABBOT" Collectible Figure from Kelvin Chan
From his original comic story "The Battlemonks" comes "ABBOT" from local illustrator Kelvin Chan, with this 5-inch tall piece launching at STGCC (Aug 31-Sept 1) available via his Artist Alley booth G11 - priced at SG$60 per, with only 40 pieces made! Folks interested to order in advance are to contact Kelvin via his Facebook page.
[#STGCC covered #onTOYSREVIL / Available @ STGCC 2013 on Facebook]
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"Iron Man 3" as a 16-Bit "Video Game"-styled Movie
This is ultimately more entertaining as the actual "Iron Man 3" movie itself hahahaha … aaahh I enjoyed the film too (I just need to get my bum in gear to review it on PopcornX tho ... or maybe tis too far gonedown memory-lane now? LOL ) ;p
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