ThreeZero’s Titanfall Ogre Figure Looks Amazing! ThreeZero has released details and photos of their latest Titanfall themed action figure, the Titanfall M-COR Ogre with Pilot, as licensed by EA games. This may not be the first Titanfall figure they’ve made, but from the pictures, it appears to be one of their best. The figure will be […]
Titanfall M-COR Ogre with Pilot Now Up For Pre-Order
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Titanfall M-COR Ogre with Pilot Now Up For Pre-Order
ThreeZero’s Titanfall Ogre Figure Looks Amazing! ThreeZero has released details and photos of their latest Titanfall themed action figure, the Titanfall M-COR Ogre with Pilot, as licensed by EA...
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Hollywood Collectibles Group: Ghostbusters Lifesize Slimer Pre-Order Now Open
The pre-order for Hollywood Collectibles Group's Ghostbusters: Lifesize Slimer is now open, and with an edition size of just 50 pieces worldwide, you won't want to hang about if you're looking to add this to your collection. Follow the previous link for more details.
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Name That…Sheet Metal
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Gentle Giant Adds Two New DC Super Powers Jumbo Figures
Gentle Giant Has DC Super Powers Jumbo Batman and Robin Figures on The Way Anyone who grew up in the second half of the previous century remembers the now-defunct toy company Kenner. Although closed by Hasbro (the parent company) in 2000, its spirit lived on, in figures like the latest ones revealed by Gentle Giant […]
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Gentle Giant Adds Two New DC Super Powers Jumbo Figures
Gentle Giant Has DC Super Powers Jumbo Batman and Robin Figures on The Way Anyone who grew up in the second half of the previous century remembers the now-defunct toy company Kenner. Although closed...
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Mezco Toyz: Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth 12" Pinhead Action Figure Pre-Order Is Up
Another pre-order that opened today is Mezco Toyz's 12" articulated Pinhead vinyl figure. Priced at $44.00 and expected to ship between September and October of this year, click on the previous link to get a closer look at the leader of the Cenobites.
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2016 WonderCon: Kotobukiya
We get back to our WonderCon coverage to bring you a small image gallery from Kotobukiya. Click on the previous link to check out their DC, Marvel and Halo ARTFX+ statues plus a couple of other surprises!
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ACI Toys: 12" Action Statue and Headsculpt Coming Soon
ACI Toys has sent out images and an update on products that will be released in the second quarter of this year. Click through for more details.
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The Sweet Simplicity of Tuck Comb Wooden Dolls
While I was doing research on the "The History of Faceless Dolls" I read several articles about antique wooden dolls and fell in love with Penny Wooden Dolls so much so that I ended up writing a blog post entitled, "I'm In Love With Penny Wooden or Peg Wooden Dolls."
In researching the penny wooden dolls I learned about a special type of peg wooden doll called "tuck comb dolls." The dolls are so named for their carved and painted hair combs.
According to Wikipedia.org, " Tuck comb dolls are a special style of peg wooden doll, named for their carved hair comb. The head and body is turned as one piece. The hair is usually painted with curled bangs and with a painted comb. Early tuck comb dolls had elongated, graceful proportions, nicely carved details, painted slippers, and sometimes with wood pendant earrings. Some dressed as merchants were called pedlar dolls."
Also, according to The Ultimate Doll Book by Caroline Goodfellow: The high comb, often painted yellow was a fashionable hair ornament and special feature of early 19th century wooden dolls.
I just love these dolls and find them irresistible. I love their adorable painted tuck combs and their clothing. So, of course, I wanted to see more pictures and find out more about these types of peg wooden dolls. Here's what I found and what drew me to each of the dolls:
The Grodnertal, circa 1840 doll pictured above is a "Very Fine Grodnertal Wooden Doll With Tuck Comb, Fine Painting and Original Costume" was for sale on the Theriaults.com website. I find her utterly charming and undeniably sweet.
Her description said, "17" (43 cm.) All-wooden doll with one-piece carved head and torso, elongated slender throat, shapely torso, dowel-jointed wooden arms and legs, painted-over-gesso complexion, painted black hair with shaded ringlet curls framing the face and sculpted yellow tuck comb, earlobes pierced into head, painted blue eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks and chin, spoon-shaped hands, orange painted flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: wonderful size with beautiful original painting, artistically rendered curls around the petite facial details, original gown, petticoat, and pantalets."
The beautiful Doll In Fashionable Dress is a tuck comb doll from the V&A (Victoria and Albert) Museum and is circa 1830, German/English. I just love her delicate features and beautiful dress.
According to her description: Museum number:T.206-1957 - Carved wooden doll gessoed and overpainted. Exceptionally finely carved, with carefully carved hands and very detailed black-painted hair with defined waves, centre parted, painted curls at temple, "tuck comb" top knot on top with red ribbon/comb. Jointed at elbows, shoulders, hips and knees. Pierced ears (one earring remains). Black carved and painted shoes with very low heel painted in green. Mob-cap with net frill. Wearing a gold silk dress with large gigot sleeves, ankle length, full skirted. Crossover draping at bodice and self fabric belt. 3 petticoats, one tucked lawn, one wool flannel, one white cotton.
The "Very Fine & Extremely Rare Big Grodnertal Wooden Doll as Fortune-Teller" doll circa 1830-1840 shown above is very rare and was found on the Rubylane website.
How beautiful is she? Don't you just love her gypsy type outfit. I can just imagine having my palm read by her. Wonder what she would find....
According to her description: Here we have an extraordinary piece, it´s rare to find a Grödnertal wooden doll of this size and even more difficult to find as a Fortune-Teller doll. You can fine Grödnertal wooden Fortune-teller dolls but normally smaller.
What I love about the German Wooden Doll Known As Tuck-Comb pictured above on the Theriaults.com website is the fabric in her outfit. According to her description it's an original cotton gown. So, even in the Victorian Era they could be a little bohemian. Perhaps she was a little bit of a "wild child."
According to her description: 7" Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal region,circa 1840. Value Points: wonderful painting of stippled curls around her face,original cotton gown,undergarments.
The beautiful simplicity of the "Grodnertal Wooden Doll With Yellow Tuck Comb" from the Theriaults.com website is evident in her sweet face, painted curls, and plaid outfit. I just love her. I can't help but think she was the "pefect lady."
According to her description: 11" Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal, circa 1840. Value Points: fine original finish with beautiful painting.
One of my favorite tuck comb doll outfits is the one on the"Grodnertal Wooden Doll With Exuberant Curls and Tuck Comb" on the Theriaults.com website. It is quint-essential romantic and her outfit seems to be in fantastic condition. When I look at her I can't help but think she might be a "lady" but an independent one at that.
According to her description: 16". Condition: original finish with extensive craquelure. Comments: Grodnertal,circa 1840. Value Points: exuberant painting of curls frame the face on the large Grodnertal model.
The two "Very Rare Pair of Grodnertal Wooden Tuck Comb Ladies With Original Costumes" from the Theriaults.com website is the sweet simplicity of the dolls and their very unusual folk outfits. They seem very Bavarian and representative of some kind of traditional folk outfit. Very unusual, indeed. Where are their tamboureens?
According to their description: 9" Comments: Grodnertal,circa 1830,one of the pair is shown in Ackerman's Dolls in Miniature,page 33,described by the author as a "superior doll because both skilled craftsmanship and aesthetic considerations were part of what went into her creation". Value Points: the dolls have rare pierced ears with original yellow wooden earrings,and wearing matching gauzy costumes of unusual style,trimmed with gold ribbon and fringe.
What I couldn't help but notice about the "Large Grodnertal Wooden Doll With Yellow Tuck Comb and Extravagant Curls" from the Theriaults.com website is the conservative nature and colors of her outfit contrasted with her bright green shoes. Looks like she could be a demur, polite, gracious lady with a little bit of "imp" in her. Every once in awhile she may have taken "a walk on the wild side." Hmmm....
According to her description: 18" Condition: generally excellent,typical light craquelure on complexion,nose tip rubbed. Comments: Germany,Grodnertal region,circa 1830. Value Points: having great presence and fine original finish,the lady doll is notable for extravagant painting of hair,elegantly-shaped face,larger size,and wearing early costume comprising tulle gown with ruffled yoke,undergarments,and padded green silk day dress with pleated ruffles.
What drew me to the "Early Grodnertal Wooden Doll With Fine Original Costume" doll shown in the picture above from the Theriaults.com website was her beautiful embellished sunbonnet. She is so overly sweet and very hard to resist. Certainly the perfect "lady."
According to her description: 17" Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal,circa 1840. Value Points: fine larger size with all-original painting,beautifully-blushed cheeks and wearing original early cotton gown with very full sleeves,undergarments,sunbonnet.
Last but not least is the "Small Tuck Comb Wooden Doll, With Provenance" from the Skinnerinc Auctions website. What drew me to her was she was found in New England with a note that stated, "This doll was the plaything (about 1817) of Eliza Thornton, sister of Lydia Thornton Cram." How fabulous is that?
I'll bet back in 1817 the two sisters couldn't conceive of a picture of their doll being shown in 2016, let alone on something called "the web." Wouldn't you like to know more about the Thornton sisters?
Her description is as follows: Auction: 2153 Lot: 87 - Small Tuck Comb Wooden Doll, with Provenance, early 19th century, painted features, black hair with light curls around face, dark eyes, tiny red mouth, rosy cheeks (paint color missing from comb), peg-jointed wooden body (one arm and leg unpainted, probably replacement), ecru and lavender silk striped skirt, blouse, ht. 5 1/4 in.
Provenance: Found in New England, a note with doll states "This doll was the plaything (about 1817) of Eliza Thornton, sister of Lydia Thornton Cram."
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Legendary and Master Toy Licensee JAKKS Pacific Introduce New Toys Inspired by New Warcraft Movie
[Business Wire] - JAKKS Pacific, Inc., has released its full assortment of collectible figures and role-play items inspired by the Legendary and Universal Pictures new film, Warcraft. The full line of toys, available exclusively at Toys “R” Us, features a variety of characters in different scales, representing both the Alliance and the Horde.
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dino handles and smiley mugs
In keeping with my need to anthropomorphize everything around me – and I do mean everything – I had better highlight these amazing mugs from Creations Li. Based in Canada, these mugs from Creations Li will give you such a chuckle. Seriously, I would rather drink my hot beverage out of one of these than some […]
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Playset Magazine
Take a trip back to your childhood with Playset Magazine. Published six times per year the magazine is primarily focused on atomic age play sets from the Louis Marx & Co. toy company.
For more stories behind some of your favorite toys visit Toy Tales.
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Matt Groening
Well, most grown-ups forget what it was like to be a kid. I vowed that I would never forget.
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Reactor-88s Custom Corner: Flke Graf
Welcome to the March 2016 edition of Reactor-88's Custom Corner. This month we’re featuring Flüke. What’s your name? Since 2005 my nickname is Flüke- I use it for my work and social networks. Where are you located? I live in Cerdanyola, a village located 6 kilometers from Barcelona. Day job...
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Mongrel and Hen Resin Set
Amanda Visell and Michelle Valigura have released their newest handmade resin figure set - Mongrel and Hen. These hand sculpted, hand cast, and hand painted resin figures come bagged with header card. This OG version is limited to only 25 pieces. It's currently available to order for $90.00.
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The Reveal of Roadkill Custom by UME Toys & Tiki Edition GeekWok Drop on April 8th
A photo posted by @richpage on Mar 29, 2016 at 2:29am PDTUME PRESS: "Introducing the Tiki version of the GeekWok - this little chap is the companion to my "roadkill - SAFE PASSAGE custom. Sporting a faux wooden paint job each handmade by me from start to finish making each a unique collectable.
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Doktor A Announces Series 2 of Copper Creeps
A photo posted by TOYSREVIL (@toysrevil) on Mar 29, 2016 at 7:28am PDT
Doktor A announces Series 2 of Copper Creeps, with his original designed clanking classic creature collectibles slated to launch in person at ToyConUK in London on April 9th (to add to these guys). They will as well be available online the same day direct from mechtorians.bigcartel.com.
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[Bandai] Sendai Kai Ni Armor Girls Project Action Figure
From the popular browser game and anime Kantai Collection -KanColle- comes the Armor Girls Project Sendai Kai Ni Action Figure by Bandai. The Sendai Kai Ni action figure is non-scale and stands approximately 13 […]![]()
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8-incher Voltron Dunny by SEN Custom Available Now!
If you've not seen the 3" Voltron Dunny from SEN Custom I featured beginning of the week, have a look here, then check out the below snap of the resin recast alongside the 8" Dunny version!
A photo posted by TOYSREVIL (@toysrevil) on Mar 29, 2016 at 7:31am PDT
And the figure(s) are finished and ready to roll out and roar to the space-winds here for US$135 apiece! Yanssen Sugianto AKA SEN added; ![]()
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