Thanks “Get Me Collectibles” for the heads up & nice photos. TRACTOR! 2 in the case! The first “regular” release of Tractor as a single – well as a Deluxe. Yes, technically he was released in the Storyteller Series but in very low quantities. He/She was available for the first few years in a Movie […]
Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Deluxe CASE T Arriving
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The History of Faceless Dolls By Linda Walsh - Introduction, Parts I - Part XXIII and Conclusion - Updated February 2015
I have loved Victorian dolls since I was a little girl and can blame my grandmother for that. You see, as a young girl she gave me a Godey’s Fashion print for August 1870 that belonged to my great, great Aunt Flossie. From that moment on I was hooked. I was captivated by the beautiful dresses and wanted to create dolls wearing them.Eventually I was able to design my own Victorian "Lady" dolls, like the one pictured on the left, who are all faceless. Now you might be wondering why they are faceless. It's because I wanted each to have its' own distinct personality.
My feeling is that faces overwhelm the dolls personality and have a greater impact on their personality. I wanted the clothing, clothes, hair, color scheme, etc. of the period to determine the personality of the doll.
As far as I am concerned "Beauty lies not only in what is seen, but what is imagined. I believe the essence of a dolls beauty should determine her personality."You could compare this to the use of mannequins by museums. Most mannequins in museum dress & textile exhibits are either headless or have heads, but they are generally faceless. Or, they have the sculpted definition of facial features but they are not painted. The idea is to not distract from the beauty of the dress or textile piece on display. The same holds true for store window displays.
I have also been a history buff since I was a little girl and loved doing research for history projects all throughout my school years. I especially loved to research everything and anything about the Victorian Era. Their history, their etiquette, their fashion, their hopes, their desires.... In fact, sometimes I think I was born in the wrong era.Designing handmade faceless dolls was not a novel idea as faceless dolls have been around for a long, long time. However, given my penchant for history I, of course, was curious about the history of faceless dolls. So, back in 2006 I decided to do a little research on the history of faceless dolls and wrote a research article for my Linda's Blog that I subsequently updated in 2009.
I figured that there had to be a history of handmade faceless dolls out there or, at least, some cultures and norms. Believe it or not but there wasn't a lot of information back in 2006 on the web on either the history of faceless dolls or cultures and norms that started such a tradition. There was a little more when I updated my research in 2009.There was some information on two of the most popular and widely known faceless dolls - Amish dolls and corn husk dolls. And there was the legend surrounding Raggedy Ann and "faceless" dolls.
In doing my research, what I was pleasantly surprised with was the application of "faceless" dolls for so many current charities or organizations. More on that a little later.
I was hoping that now, in 2015, things would have changed a little and there would be more information on their history. I'm happy to report that there is a lot more now and that over the last few years there is a growing trend towards creating faceless dolls in all sorts of doll mediums - which thrills me to no end.Part of the new trend has to do with creating eco-friendly and nature dolls and part has to do with allowing children to use their imagination more. It also has to do with comforting children facing tough medical situations. Without a face the dolls can be happy or sad, they can be laughing or crying - in essence, they can mimic the emotions of the child holding them. Putting a face on the doll defines the emotion of the doll with the child - which may or may not be comforting.
So, I decided to update my history of faceless dolls research article and include new research as well as some of the new trends. I hope you enjoy it.
I also created a History Of Faceless Dolls .PDF. If you would like to download my History Of Faceless Dolls .PDF please click here or on the picture below.
Copyright © 2004-2015- All Rights Reserved - Written by By Linda Walsh
I think you all know that I, personally, love faceless dolls. Victorians, primitives, colonial, prairie dolls, rag dolls, or country style dolls. It doesn't matter. I love them all.
In fact, I created a video to reflect my feelings about faceless dolls which is: "Beauty lies not only in what is seen, but what is imagined. I believe the essence of a dolls faceless beauty should determine her personality."
Please CLICK HERE or on the video below if you would like to view my "Linda's Faceless Beauties" video.
Why do I love the faceless doll so much?
Because I think by being "faceless' the doll can be anything you want him or her to be. You create the dolls personality to be exactly what you imagine it to be. Their personality, therefore, reflects your creativity and your feelings.
And, as we've seen from the above mentioned articles the application can be heartwarming, meaningful and beautiful.
In researching doing the research to update my History of Faceless Dolls article I was thrilled to see that there are hundreds of artists and crafters who are now creating various types of "faceless" dolls in all different medium. I couldn't be happier to see all these wonderful new applications for faceless dolls. I'm hoping you all will agree.
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Chuck Jones Road Runner v. Wile E Coyote Rules
Chuck Jones outlined the 9 rules for a Road Runner – Wile E. Coyote short … PERFECTION. From Chuck Jones autobiography, Chuck Amuck: The Life and Times of an Animated Cartoonist. Tweet This Post
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set database: LEGO 1630 helicopter
set database: LEGO 1630 helicopter
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set name: helicopter
theme: town, airport, helicopter
year: 1990
pieces: 26
price: us$na
minifig: none
nice town set.
come with a helicopter.
released similar as 1690 colgate helicopter by LEGO without Colgate tooth paste in 1990.
great playability.
overall design is great.
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set number: 1630set name: helicopter
theme: town, airport, helicopter
year: 1990
pieces: 26
price: us$na
minifig: none
nice town set.
come with a helicopter.
released similar as 1690 colgate helicopter by LEGO without Colgate tooth paste in 1990.
great playability.
overall design is great.
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Toy Industry Donates Record-Breaking Amount of Toys for Children in Need at Toy Fair 2015
A record-breaking 44,000 playthings were donated to The Toy Bank at the close of the 112th North American International Toy Fair in February, according to the Toy Industry Association. Two hundred and seventy companies donated the items, which were valued at $612,000. The playthings – ranging from toys, ride-ons, plush, and everything in between – are [...]
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The AFB Podcast Episode 158: Sideshow R2D2 / Star Wars Black Yoda. Tie Fighter Pilot, Clone Commander
Episode 158 of the AFB Podcast is live at iTunes and is now available for direct download! Download and subscribe to the podcast at iTunes now!
This week, join Scott, Justin, John, and Ben for all of the latest news and reviews!
This week, our Toy of the Week is the Sideshow Collectibles 1:6 Scale Deluxe R2D2, and then we break down the Star Wars Black 6" Yoda, Tie Fighter Pilot and Clone Commander.
This week, our Toy of the Week is the Sideshow Collectibles 1:6 Scale Deluxe R2D2, and then we break down the Star Wars Black 6" Yoda, Tie Fighter Pilot and Clone Commander.
If you don't use iTunes, you can download Episode 158 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!
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!
News Covered in this Episode
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News Covered in this Episode
- SH Figuarts Age of Ultron Hulk - submitted by “drewnowski” at Reddit
- Sideshow Batman Gotham Knight ⅙ action figure - submitted by “cilbert” at Reddit
- Figures Toy Company Scooby Doo - submitted by “timtamtommy2” at Reddit
- Icon Heroes - Arrow bookend - submitted by “terrymarx” at Reddit
- Four Horsemen Mythic Legions Kickstarter Funded
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Video - Walkthrough of Robots In Disguise Exhibit At Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Seibertron has posted a full video walkthrough of the Robots In Disguise exhibit to his YouTube channel! Clocking in at close to 40 minutes, the video captures aspects of the exhibit that hadn't been shown in detail before, including more prototypes, test shots, and design sketches. Keep reading to see!
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Steiff's Wearing The Green For Saint Patrick's Day 2015!
The next emerald hued highlight in today's green parade packs alot of punch in a little package. This tiny fellow is Kroko crocodile. He is 12 cm (measured tip of nose to end of tail), lying, unjointed, and made from light and dark green mohair. He has two dark green felt ridges, extending from his eyes to the end of his tail. His sweet face is detailed with black button eyes and a wide open, felt lined mouth that is lined with teeny, tiny white felt teeth. The detail on this petite treat is astounding! 
This dandy duck was produced in 14, 17, and 22 cm from 1925 through 1932. Steiffgal adopted him a few years ago at the Brimfield, Massachusetts antique fair, one of the largest in the country. Another lucky find indeed!
Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more.
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Toy News Roundup: ‘TMNT 2014 Collectibles’, ‘Hulkbuster’, and Chappie to get 1/6th Scale Treatment
Today is Sunday and it’s time for the big 81st 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. So, let’s see what the big toy news was this week, shall […]
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Toy News Roundup: ‘TMNT 2014 Collectibles’, ‘Hulkbuster’, and Chappie to get 1/6th Scale Treatment
Today is Sunday and it’s time for the big 81st 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...
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What's Shipping For The Week Of March 11, 2015
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IDW's The Transformers #39 - Combiner Wars Opening Salvo! Three-Page iTunes Preview
OPENING SALVO! The Autobots and Decepticons' uneasy peace is threatened by the flames of war! STARSCREAM -- ruler of CYBERTRON -- makes contact with WINDBLADES homeworld -- and the only defense against a new CYBERTRONIAN EMPIRE are COMBINERS -- multiple CYBERTRONIANS forming together into huge, dangerous forms! STARSCREAMs scheming collides with WINDBLADEs past! OPTIMUS PRIME takes control! Who will be the first Combiner to strike? Continues in this months TRANSFORMERS: WINDBLADE -- COMBINER WARS #1
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MP-23 Exhaust Box Images of Cancelled Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece Figure
Looks like the wheel are still turning on the Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-23 Exhaust figure thanks to some new In-Box Images that just appeared on Yahoo! auctions Japan via seller totosouen2. Could this mean the figure is still coming soon or will there be some of these cancelled figures floating around? Only time time will tell. Get a look at the box front and back in the meantime.
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Leeloo & Korben figures from The Fifth Element Movie By Click Inc.
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Pacific Rim 7" Deluxe Kaiju Otachi Figure Video Review & Images
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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Wally Hauler Error Auction
Another one of a kind Martin Arriola auction! (eBay) Since the Wally Hauler has Walmart trademarks – it required an additional signoff from Walmart and they had a couple issues with this “final” approval-needed version. This NEVER RELEASED version was deemed an error and incorrect by Walmart. So, it was mailed back to Mattel with […]
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Boys toys: How nostalgia is making a comeback
Retro bootlegged figurine mash ups and original clay creations are the handiwork of emerging Australian toymaker, J.F. Tranquille
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Astonishing Wolverine (Marvel Legends)
Some time ago, I reviewed the Wolverine action figure released in the Hit Monkey wave of figures from Hasbro's Marvel Legends line.![]()
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It's Not That Much Longer Until Artful Gathering 2015
It's always delightful when you get an email that brings an immediate smile to your face, takes you a long time to read, and is saved to be read again.
Such was the case with the email from Zinnia Galliher with a link to the Artful Gathering 2015 Workshop Catalog.
This will be my 4th year taking online classes at Artful Gathering and I can hardy wait. I have loved each and every class I've taken there as the instructors are fantastic and the classes are always delightful. I've had a blast in each class learning something new and, best of all, making wonderful new friends.
Last year there were so many fabulous classes to choose from it was hard to decide. This year, based on the workshop catalog in my email, it will be nearly impossible to choose. There are just SO MANY wonderful online classes that I want to take.
Truth be told, I want to take them all, but that is definitiely not possible. So, choose I must - but, oh, how difficult that will be.
So far I have my eye on the following:
Mary Jane Chadbourne - Session 2 - Tiny Topia & The Magic of Little Things
Rosemary Frew - Session 1 - Baby Carrot - Session 2 - Petit LaPin
Hally Levesque - Session 1- Bonnets & Bows: A Regency Doll Project
Joanna Grant - Session 2 - Mixed Media FX: The Hottest Techniques For The Coolest Effects
Judy Porter - Session 2 - Out On A Whim Art Doll
Susan Myers - Session 2 - Boite A Couture
David H. Everett - Session 1 - Making A Santa Advent Calendar
Lyn Belisle - Session 1 - The Magic Of Spirit Dolls
Session 1 runs from June 6 to July 17 and Session 2 runs from July 16 to August 16, If you'd like to see the Artful Gathering 2015 Workshop Catalog click on the picture above or CLICK HERE.
Several months ago Zinnia also created a 2014 Artful Gathering yearbook of last years online retreat. It was filled with event highlights and wonderful pictures of student creations. If you'd like to see the 2014 Artful Gathering Yearbook please click on the picture below or CLICK HERE.
I'm on the back cover (Page 56) with a page filled with pictures of the creations I have made over the last 3 years. If you'd like to see my page online please click on the picture below or CLICK HERE.
If you've always wanted to take an online art and/or craft class you won't be disappointed in any of the Artful Gathering classes.
Hope to see you there.
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Hodor Hodor Hodor... err, Game of Thrones Mystery Minis series 2 on the way
Funko quietly released promotional images and information for its Game of Thrones Mystery Minis series 2 the other week. And, while I still haven't started watching the show, I've seen enough clips to be excited for this line-up which includes the Hound, Littlefinger, and more.
The selection seems to be based on the characters as of season 4 (at the latest) so, in some cases, this may be a little spoiler-y. Of the ones I recognize, the selection seems to include:
- A wight
- Hodor
- A warged Hodor
- Daenerys
- A battle-scarred Tyrion with a crossbow (perfect for shooting somebody while they're on a stone commode)
- Jaime Lannister (with gold hand; "a hook would have been more practical")
- The Hound (Sandor Clegane)
- Oberyn Martell
- Peter "Littlefinger" Baelish
- Sansa Stark (or Sansa Lannister now?)
- Viserion
- Drogon
- Metallic Drogon (1/72)
- Jon Snow?
In short, it's a pretty nice line-up. Most of the characters have a 1/12 rarity with the exception of the Hound, Oberyn, and Gregor at 1/24 (granted, the Hound *should* be 1/6, not 1/24). Drogon, Viserion, and the Wight are a rarer 1/36 while the metallic Drogon (which seems like a useless colorway) is 1/72.
My favorites of the set are probably Viserion and Baelish, although Hodor's expression is adorable and the Hound is hard to resist.
Look for these starting next month.
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