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Penelope Pumpkin Lady - Victorian Pumpkin Art Doll - New E-Pattern

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Penelope Pumpkin Lady is just the sweetest pumpkin lady you'd ever want to meet. She's very refined and loves dressing in her finest Victorian outfit and sipping English Breakfast Tea with scones. For her life doesn't get any better than that.

Penelope's pumpkin friends get angry at her because she doesn't spend any time in the pumpkin patch with them. She tries to explain to them that the pumpkin patch is not a place for a refined lady, especially one wearing her finest Victorian outfit. And, the bonnet - well, there's no way she'd wear that in the pumpkin patch. So, she tries to coax her friends into having tea and scones with her. It's not an easy sell as they like being outside in the pumpkin patch and hope that Penelope will one day come to her pumpkin senses and join them. They've got their fingers or should I say stems crossed.


Penelope Pumpkin Lady is a 19" cloth pumpkin head lady doll with a beautifully embroidered round head and self-sitting square bottom body.  Her orange pumpkin hands and feet match her orange body and round orange head.  Her beautiful pumpkin head is outlined and indented with dark brown floss to create the affect of a pumpkin. She's wearing black boots that are criss-crossed with embroidery floss for laces.

She is wearing eyelet lace trimmed bloomers gathered at the waist and upper calf.  Her multi-colored dress coordinates beautifully with her large eyelet lace trimmed lined bonnet with gathered lace trim, silk floral, and ribbon decorative accents.


Her beautiful dress skirt matches the outside of her bonnet and her dress bodice matches the lining of her bonnet.  Her dress has a beautiful eyelet lace trimmed dress insert and eyelet lace and ribbon trimmed dress sleeves.  It is gathered at the neck and waist and has 3 accent buttons on the dress insert and a wide ribbon wrapped around the waist and tied in a bow in the front.

Her beautiful coordinating jacket is eyelet lace and ribbon trimmed along all the edges and the sleeves and is fastened together with a beautiful ribbon and bead floral decoration.

Penelope is as Victorian and refined as a pumpkin can be.  She just wishes her pumpkin friends would join her for afternoon tea.  Perhaps one day they will.  She's hoping.

If you would like to buy one of my Penelope Pumpkin Dolls please CLICK HERE.  Please Note: The chair that is pictured is not included.
If you would like to make my Penelope Pumpkin Lady doll please CLICK HERE for her e-pattern.



Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Retail Disconnect

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Through March, we have now had 4 cases of singles released, a couple deluxe oversize cases and at least in Europe, a Movie Moment case. We’ve also had Haulers, Toons and lots of PLANES but the retail situation is still feast … Or famine. First, there are forces beyond the apparent control of Mattel – […]

set database: LEGO 3602 bianca lamb and stroller / lisa lamb's pram

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set database: LEGO 3602 bianca lamb and stroller / lisa lamb's pram
image courtesy of lugnet
image courtesy of bricklink
image courtesy of brickset



image courtesy of peeron
set number: 3602
set name: bianca lamb and stroller / lisa lamb's pram
theme: fabuland
year: 1980
pieces: 3
price: us$na
minifig: 1
nice animal figures theme.
animal figure included bianca / lisa lamb.
come with a stroller and an umbrella.
overall design is great.
must have for fabuland lovers.
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The AFB Podcast Episode 106: Toy of the Week Trifecta!

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Episode 106 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct downloadDownload and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now! 

This week we have not one but three Toys of the Week! Justin checks out the Masters of the Universe Classics Modulok, Scott reviews the Bowen Designs Thor Strikedown Statue and Ben is in awe of the Sideshow Collectibles Indiana Jones Pursuit of the Ark Statue. 

If you can't use iTunes, you can download Episode 106 here now! Click on the link to listen, or right click to save the file! The podcast will always be available from the “Podcast” tab here - but if you can subscribe and give us positive ratings at iTunes, that will help us greatly! 

The AFB Podcast is also on Stitcher Radio!

Have a listen, and please give us some feedback at podcast@actionfigureblues.com - we might even read out your feedback on the next show!

Happy listening!













Toys that survive digital generation

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THE digital tsunami is transforming playtime but simple, old-fashioned toys are managing to defy the wave of change.

Heidi Klum Hosts Baby Shower With Babies “R” Us, Operation Shower

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Heidi Klum, Babies “R” Us, and Operation Shower teamed up to shower 125 expectant military moms-to-be. The shower took place on March 4 at Universal Studios’ Globe Theatre in Los Angeles. The moms representing Navy and Marine bases throughout California received dozens of gifts including those from Klum’s Truly Scrumptious collection, which is available exclusively [...]

Inamorata Paris dolls: Charmeuse and Predatrice

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Emilia revealed two new dolls today on Prego. One never expects anything but the unique from her.  Below: Emilia's own text and photos of her new art dolls.
LE5 dressed atelier doll Charmeuse will be sold at Paris Fashion Doll Festival 16th of March. The first 3 dolls will be sold first-come-first served bases and the 2 more will be sold by a raffle or silent auction: the 4th at PFDF and the 5th through the emiliacouture mailing list.

Charmeuse unveils the new Charo head sculpt (with pierced ears) and comes in new Latte skin tone. The doll features 6 new hand sculpts, one pair of dressing hands and 1 pair of gloved hands using the old sculpt.

Charmeuse is hand painted by em'lia and comes with a hard cap wig by Ilaria (Time of Doll) styled by em'lia. The accessories (2 crystal choker necklaces, crystal earrings and bracelet, gloves, feather fans, feather boa and long black leatherette gloves) are em'lias handywork. The fashion with intricate lace and hand beading (bra, corset, panties with 6 garter belts, stockings and skirt) made by a selected seamstress with finishing touches by em'lia.

Charmeuse's lush make up has naturally shadowed pale grey eyes, rouched cheeks, mauve lips and a beauty spot below her left eye. Each of the 5 dolls is slightly different as their eyes glance in different directions creating a different mood.
OOAK dressed doll Predatrice by em'lia will be sold at Paris Fashion Doll Festival 16th of March.

Predatrice unveils the new Charo head sculpt (with pierced ears) and comes in new Latte skin tone. The doll features 6 new hand sculpts, one pair of dressing hands and 1 pair of gloved hands using the old sculpt.

Predatrice is hand painted by em'lia and comes with a hard cap wig by PattaArt.

Predatrice flaunts a tightly fitted slinky gown adorned with silver threads and sequins. The daring slit of the gown shows a glimpse of her garter belt panties holding up lace stockings and shoes adorned with silver ornaments. The look is accessorized with a crystal choker necklace cascading to the shoulders and breast, crystal earrings and bracelet, long black opera gloves and feather boa.

Predatrice's dark make up has smoky pale green eyes, rouched cheeks, coffee lips and a beauty spot above her lip on the left.

More photos to be revealed during PFDF.


ThreeA: Q&A Session #22

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ThreeA has released their twenty-second question and answer session via their World of ThreeA website. Follow through to see what questions were answered this week.

Toy News Roundup: 'Captain America 2', 'Sixth Scale' and the 50th G.I. Joe Anniversary Without Hasbro

Toy News Roundup: 'Captain America 2', 'Sixth Scale' and the 50th G.I. Joe Anniversary Without Hasbro

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Today is Sunday, which means it’s Toy news roundup day! Yes, it’s time for another amazing edition of the Toy News Roundup. Here we round-up all of the most important toy news of the week from our...

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Istanbul Toy Museum tells history via language of toys

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ISTANBUL - The Turkish poet and author Sunay Akin has an unusual passion -- collecting toys from around the world. Over time, his collection grew so large that his house did not have enough room to hold it. The toys were looking for a new home.

6 Surprisingly Dirty Places in Your Home

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This is a partnered post with Zerorez SoCal all opinions are my own.  I was reading over an article on the “6 Surprisingly Dirty Places in Your Home” and thought of some others that I could add. But the overall arching message is that germs area everywhere so to us it is super important to minimize germs… [read more]

Jakks Pacific: Giant Size Godzilla Figure

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Courtesy of IDW, we have our first in-hand image of Jakks Pacifics' Giant Size Godzilla figure! Click the thumbnail above for a closer look.

Celebrating Barbie's 55th birthday: Hervé Léger Barbie

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March 9th is the official Barbie birthday. This year it is her 55th anniversary. So what better way to take part into the celebrations than photographing one of the best Barbie dolls Mattel has released: the Hervé Léger Barbie. I had written all about the doll and the release in this post, so here I am just going to post a selection of photos I took of her and comment on the actual doll.


The quality of the doll dresses is incredible. Of course having them made by a fashion house instead of Mattel played a major part and it shows. Top notch craftsmanship, flawless outfits, amazing standards of quality of fabric and stitching. The brand said they used their original yarns and machines to make theme and I do believe them after having seen them with my own eyes.

  

The "leather" corset that is worn over the dress has a nice functioning mini zip at the back so that one can take it off without problem. It is an almost faithful reproduction of the ones the brand showed in their fashion show.


The boots are made of plastic but they have nice detail and are made very well. They slide of the feet without too much effort but one has to be careful to not tear them apart.


The clutch that comes with this outfit is a hard-edged, "metal and leather" design, edgy and modern. It is not functioning and has no way to be fastened to the doll's hands. The stiff Model Muse body without joints does not help either. 


Here is the dress without the corset. The doll is wearing the second pair of boots that comes in the gift-set, ribbed ankle boots.


Both dresses have the brand's label sewn in on the inside. Great detail and very realistic too.


The second dress is a black and white short one, with wide shoulder to chest bands that stop right under the breasts. It is as well made as the other one and looks amazing too.


The one big flaw of this gift set is of course the doll's body. Without joints, it quickly becomes really boring as it has a very limited ability for posing. It may show off the dress nicely in the box but there are many people, like me, who like to pose and display their dolls outside of the box. I am probably going to rebody this one.


The doll's face is perfection. She looks gorgeous and reminds me a lot of the supermodel Angela Lindvall. Her hair is intricately braided and has highlights woven in. It messes up easily but it also can be tamed without any problems. She definitely deserves a better, articulated body.


The bag for this outfit is a large, "crocodile leather" concoction, a bit cumbersome to hold, definitely not suited for un-articulated dolls. Wonder how a real human would carry such a bag. Below you can see all the accessories of the gift-set.


For me, this is the direction that the collectors-only Barbie dolls should take. Modern, edgy fashions and doll design, without the cutesy and frothy stuff that is associated with the brand. But I am sure I am a minority in voicing this. Happy 55th birthday Barbie!


Sponsor Announcement: Entertainment Earth

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Entertainment Earth is currently conducting a 1 Day Only Deal on the 24-inch talking plush teddy bear. Follow the story link to score one for a mere $39.00, today only!

Movie Freebie – Disney “Blank: A Vinylmation Love Story”

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One thing my girls love is Disney. In fact our home is filled with Disney treasures. From high end art from the park to our kiddos own collections Disney is something we not only love but that we live. I have friends who ask if we ever leave Disneyland and since we are there so… [read more]

Gory Bomb and Bronco Buster by Daniel Yu

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Daniel Yu has released a pair of new hand-cast and hand-painted resin figures. Gory Bomb and Bronco Buster, each individually signed and numbered, are now available to purchase for $80.00 each. Gory Bomb stands 5.5 inches tall and features 4 points of articulation. Includes swappable fist with foreign object for all kinds of illegal in-ring […]

Coffee-mate: Extra Sweet & Creamy Strawberry Coffee Cake

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One thing that we love around here is coffee, it can get you up and going and ills our home with a wonderful scent. Coffee is something that is a part of our life and that means we always have our Coffee-mate Extra Sweet & Creamy liquid creamer to go with it. This new version of… [read more]

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