Wearing the Same Old Outfit!

August 12, 2015, 11:37 am

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Going through my photos this afternoon and I thought it would be a good idea to post dolls who have never had an outfit change. 

Elise and Adrian

Sometimes they're just perfect the way they are.

Tatyana

Ollie

Monogram Allure

I lied. I just changed Allure last week. But she stayed this way up to that point.

Monogram Interlude

Face Time Vanessa. Original is on the right.

Intoxicating Mix Vanessa. The one on the left is the original.

Flame Blue Vanessa

Luxe Life Vanessa

Vanessa (the original) wins. She always has.

My only other dolls who don't get changed are my 5 Cissy megaliths and many Silkstone dolls.
I don't play with the Cissy, the Silkstone or any of my Madame Alexander 10" dolls.  I do have some Tiny Kitty dolls who have not had wardrobe changes but that's for another post, maybe.

Do you have many dolls you don't change?

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August 12, 2015, 12:40 pm

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There are few classic video-game characters more instantly recognized and openly adored than everyon

Anger (Inside Out) Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

August 12, 2015, 12:48 pm

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Anger is a passionate and (sometimes literally) fire-y emotion. He wants to make sure everything is

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August 12, 2015, 12:50 pm

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Spin Master Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

August 12, 2015, 1:00 pm

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Spin Master Corp. has announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30. Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, the company completed its initial public offering of approximately 12.2 million subordinate voting shares for total gross proceeds of approximately C$220 million. The comparative financial results reflect Spin Master [...]

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August 12, 2015, 1:52 pm

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[VIDEO] Turn Your Hand into a Centaur!

August 12, 2015, 2:14 pm

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Handitaur – Having a hand is great, but imagine if you had a centaur at the end of your arm. T

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August 12, 2015, 3:28 pm

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Hail to the Pumpkin King, baby! Funko to release more Nightmare Before Christmas goodies

August 12, 2015, 12:30 pm

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Slated to come out BEFORE Christmas, Funko has an array of Nightmare Before Christmas collectibles, a selection which notably includes TWO versions of Jack's Pumpking King costume.

The first of the new items are two Pop!s, one for the Pumpkin King (which I'm surprised *hasn't* been made yet) and Sally. The Jack will likely be a must-own for fans and has an astoundingly creepy-cute look.

However, the main attraction might be the Mopeez. These cute (but sad-looking) plushie selection includes Skeleton Jack, Sally, Zero, the evil Oogie Boogie, the Mayor, and the vampire teddy bear. If the packaging is any indication, the Jacks should be very easy to find but you may need to scramble for the Pumpkin King, Mayor, and vampire teddy bear.

Expect to see these in October. I know I'm looking forward to the new Pumpkin King items. Is there anything that you're planning on grabbing?

Good (Steiff) Things Come In Threes At Morphy's Early Fall Toy Auction

August 12, 2015, 5:20 pm

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Looking to add something really special to your growing Steiff hug?  A good place to do so may be at Morphy's upcoming Toys, Dolls, Trains, and Marbles early fall auction on September 10th - 12th, 2015.  This sales event, which features delightful temptations from every toy category, also has several very fine Steiff lots on offer, too.  Here are three marvelous highlights that truly caught Steiffgal's imagination.  This auction, and these early Steiff treasures,  just may make saying "fairwell" to summer a little easier!

Regular readers of this blog won't be surprised that Steiffgal has a big case of puppy love over this first auction highlight.  It is lot 111A and is cataloged as...  
 "A highly desirable Steiff dog of the early part of the 20th century. This fellow retains his original tag as well as stiff straw collar. Overall his coloring, orange and cream, with a velvet nose, he is in very fine plus condition with only minimal mohair loss in a couple spots. Most likely a grading of 8.5 or 9 out of a 10 point scale would be appropriate? Size 9" to top of head.  Estimated at $1,250 - $1,750."

This top dog is Steiff's wonderful Bully the Bulldog. Bully was launched in 1927 and was an instant sensation with both children (as a plaything) and adults (as a collectible and an accessory). He was modeled on the French Bulldog—the “it” companion of those in the know all across Europe at the time. Like this wonderful example, all vintage Steiff Bullies were head jointed, had oversized brown and black glass pupil eyes, a hand-embroidered black nose, and a simple snout and jaw constructed to give him his requisite jowls. Most were black and white or orange and white. Bully was made in velvet and mohair, as well as sitting and standing, in sizes ranging from 10 to 50 cm.  This original Bully appeared in the Steiff catalog through 1939.  

And just what makes this Bully the pick of the Morphy's litter? Collectors can't help but notice his majestic size, vibrant coloring, and fantastic overall presentation. His spectacular horsehair collar, a traditional accessory of "society dogs" of his period, appears to be in like-new condition. Last, and hardly least, he retains both his long trailing F Steiff button as well as his rare metal rimmed chest tag - in itself a coveted rarity.  Although Steiff records show that 250,000 Bullies were manufactured from 1927 through 1932, this example is truly one in a million.  

If you are looking for some wonderful Teddy hugs, this next selection has your name written all over it.  It is lot 121A and is simply cataloged as...
 
"Fully jointed bear appears to be a Steiff, with sewn nose and black button eyes, felt paw pads with hole in one. Some soil and wear. Very appealing face! Condition (Very Good).  Estimated at $400 - 600."

This bare bear indeed is a Steiff, and given his presentation, is probably from the 1906-1910 or so time frame.  His size is not specified, but because his nose stitching pattern is horizontal, it is Steiffgal's best guess that he probably measures between 12" and 14" tall, plus or minus a smidge.  The company's precious cubs from this early era are known for their long arms, spoon shaped paws, narrow feet, pronounced back humps, and black button eyes.  Steiff bears in this height range from the turn of last century were often called "doll bears." This is so because their size was similar to that of a typical little girl's doll, and to make these bears appealing as toys for both boys and girls. 

This bear has it buttoned up as an auction pick. His mohair has a delightful sheen to it, and he sports that marvelous Steiff "sitting slouch" which only comes with time. Ted's endearing face calls to collectors with its close-set eyes and distinctive, pointy nose. And, if you look closely at his head shot online, you can see that he appears to retains his pièce de résistance, his Steiff Knopf im Ohr.  What's not to love?

This last Morphy's Steiff auction highlight may simply bowl you over.  It is lot 997 and is cataloged as...

"A nice example of an early Steiff 9 Pin in the form of a dog. Velvet covered body with shoe button eyes and still retaining a button in the right ear this fellow has a minor tear/aged repair at his collar on the right side. Overall very nice condition with minimal soiling to velvet. Size 7-1/4''T. Estimated at $250 - 450."  

There's no need to beg for more information on this cute canine. What we have here is a sweet example of an early Steiff velvet Dachshund skittle. The dog itself is in the begging position, unjointed, and made from tan velvet that has been airbrushed with brown highlights. His adorable face comes to life with black button eyes and a simple hand embroidered nose and mouth. Remarkably, this pup retains his tail, which is long and narrow and has a tendency to snap off over time.  The dog is mounted on a solid wooden plinth which is shaped somewhat like a bowling pin and designed to tumble over upon impact; the dog plus the plinth is called a skittle.

This skittle left the factory in Germany as part of a set of skittles, a centuries old parlor game analogous to what we now call bowling.  Skittle sets appeared in Steiff's 1892 debut catalog.  The sets produced for the European market had nine total skittles, while those for America had ten total (as in tenpin bowling).  Steiff's animal skittle sets consisted of a series of pins and one kingpin; the kingpin wore a felt jacket and crown, and was mounted on a slightly taller plinth.   Each skittle set came with two multicolored felt covered balls.  The dachshund on the skittle is a standard line item that was produced in 10, 14, and 22 cm from 1901 through 1927.  However, Steiff's dachshund skittle set was only produced from 1901 through 1912.  Given that early time frame, this example conceivably could have an elephant, blank, or small trailing F button as his Steiff ID.  

This final Steiff selection beats a perfect game anytime.  Steiff skittles are absolute rarities as so few exist today; they were basically designed as a sporting goods to be used and enjoyed, and most were.  As such, this example in lovely vintage condition with ID represents the best of all worlds for collectors, given that it is both a skittle and a dog.  It is interesting to note that a slightly older felt Steiff dachshund skittle realized $1,718.25 at James D. Julia in 2014. Easy to display and impressive in presentation, this Steiff dachshund skittle might just take home a blue ribbon as well in this upcoming sales event.  

Steiffgal hopes this discussion of the finest Steiff collectibles on offer at Morphy's upcoming auction has been a highlight experience for you.

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August 12, 2015, 6:36 pm

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Play With This Too Jetstrike Figure Prototype Full Gallery

August 12, 2015, 7:10 pm

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As promised recently, Play With This Too has their first printed prototype of Jetstrike, their figure inspired by Starscream's Pretender shell. Not showing any major differences from the render seen previously, the new photos demonstrate the combination options among the various accessories, as well as it's own version of the "exploded" view of the individual unassembled parts laid out to show the construction of the figure body. There's lots of photos, so click through and check them out!

DMS Skelevex Spectrum Magenta (8.14)

August 12, 2015, 8:05 pm

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It’s time for the next Skelevex Spectrum release. Series 1 Episode 3 of DMS’s edition-a-month project. This time around we have a bright magenta mini Skelevex finished with a nicely done weathering effect. Skelevex Spectrum Magenta drops on Friday (8.14) at 5:30 AM PDT for $15.99 (+ s/h) from the...

set database: LEGO 40127 space shuttle

August 12, 2015, 9:18 pm

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set database: LEGO 40127 space shuttle

image courtesy of mf_enterprises1

image courtesy of brickset

set number: 40127
set name: space shuttle
theme: creator, promotional, monthly mini model
year: 2015
pieces: 39
price: us$na
minifig: none

come in polybag packaging.
promotional set.
monthly mini model.
released on month of february 2015.
come with a brick built space shuttle.
great playability.
overall design is great.

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August 12, 2015, 9:45 pm

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Four Capcom statues have been revealed by First 4 Figures, and you can check out Running Megaman, Phoenix Wright, Amaterasu and Zero by clicking on the thumbnail above.

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Tonner Doll Company: Updated Photos Of Batgirl 1966

August 12, 2015, 9:59 pm

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While there is still no ETA on Tonner's Batgirl 1966, they have posted some updated photos, which you can check out by following this link.

MattyCollector.com: August Sale Details Announced

August 12, 2015, 10:10 pm

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Details of MattyCollector.com's August sale have been released, with early access on Thursday, 8/13 from 8 a.m. PT to Friday, 8/14 at 8 a.m. PT for subscribers only, and then all access will open for everyone on Monday, 8/17 at 9 a.m. PT. Get all the info after the break.

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August 12, 2015, 10:22 pm

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Coming this December from Tamashii Nations is an all-new sculpt and paint of Omegamon (Omnimon) based on his appearances in Digimon Adventure: Our War Game. Read the press release and check out the image gallery by clicking on the full report link.

Underground Toys: Sherlock 5-Inch Action Figure

August 12, 2015, 10:31 pm

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Underground Toys has posted an image of their highly anticipated 5-inch Sherlock Action Figure, which is set to be in stores in December 2015. Click on the thumbnail above for a closer look.

Leave It To An Adorable Little Boy To Ruin The Summer Of White Faced Girls!

August 13, 2015, 12:30 am

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It was supposed to be the summer of white faced girls.  Sunflower's baby was to be the 4th cria born this summer and was supposed to be a girl!  At least that's what my sister was hoping for.

Well, leave it to a male to screw things up.  Rock Garden Alpacas 4th and final cria for the 2015 season was a little boy.  An adorable little boy.

Look at his adorable face.  How could you be mad at him for being a boy when he's the epitome of cuteness!  So, my sister named him Stachys.

Here's what my sister had to say about him:  "Here he is! Our 4th and final cria for the 2015 season. Introducing Rock Garden's Stachys a very fine, crimpy bright white full accoyo. Mom is our girl Sunflower and sire is Ideuma Creek Alpacas Accoyo Truman co-owned with Gentle Breeze Alpacas. Very exciting!!"

So Stachys joins his 3 cousins:  Gladiola, Peony, and Marigold.

Gladiola   

Peony 

Marigold

So now my sister has three adorable female alpacas with beautiful white faces and one "cute as a button" little boy..

If you get a chance please visit my sister's two websites - Rock Garden Alpacas and Rock Garden Alpacas Fiber.