This Friday, April 1st QPOP Shop will be opening up their gallery for their second ever Konatsuya Exhibition! This is no joke! This show will feature Konatsu’s original artwork and custom handpainted Negora vinyl figures. This exhibit will also showcase custom Negora figures by over 40 artists. She will also...
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QPOP Shop Presents - Konatsuya Exhibition 2! (04.01)
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2016 WonderCon: Fresh Monkey Fiction
Fresh Monkey Fiction may not be a name that you're overly familiar with, but you'll likely be hearing more from them in the future. Check out their image gallery from WonderCon to see why!
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PZ-4CO
PZ-4CO is a communications droid that was seen briefly at the Resistance base scenes in the episode VII movie.![]()
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Super7: Clear Honoo and Drunk Seijin Release! (3.31)
Super7 has got a couple figures coming out this Thursday, March 31st that we have not seen for quite some time, but are happy to see they are back in the works! S7 is will be releasing the Drunk Seijin by KaToPe and Leecifer’s Clear Honoo! Both of these figures...
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Photo Archive: Royal Crown Of The Houses Baratheon & Lannister Prop Replica by Factory Entertainment
We've another entry from Factory Entertainment to add to the Cool Toy Review Photo Archive and it's the hugely impressive Royal Crown Of The Houses Baratheon & Lannister Prop Replica. Click on the previous link to get a closer look.
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Early Grodnertal Tuck Comb Wooden Peddler Dolls and Other Grodnertal Peddler Dolls
It seems like everytime I'm doing research for one thing I find so many other things that pique my curiosity. Such was the case with my research on the "The Sweet Simplicity of Tuck Comb Wooden Dolls" I posted about earlier. I discovered the "Early Grodnertal Tuck Comb Wooden Peddler Dolls" and absolutely had to know more.
The "Early Grodnertal Wooden Doll As Doll And Notions Peddler Lady" doll shown above is from Theriaults.com website is a doll after my own heart. Not only do I absolutely love her large bonnet, but she's selling sewing notions and dolls. She has five tiny dolls on her table including two mini Grodnertal woodens. Perhaps that was me in another life?
According to her description :7" Condition: generally excellent,original finish perfectly preserved. Comments: Grodnertal doll,circa 1850,presented for the English market as a peddler lady offering sewing notions and dolls. On her table are arranged a myriad of tiny laces,ribbons and buttons, sewing tools such as tiny scissors, various papers with lettered names "Robert","Margaret" and "John", several tiny doll costumes, and five tiny dolls including two mini Grodnertal woodens. Realized Price: $4,100
According to The Ultimate Doll Book by Caroline Goodfellow peddler dolls were popular from 1820 - 1920. They were a conversation piece in fashionable 19th century English drawing rooms and held a prominent place on the fireplace mantels. During this period there was a fascination with itinerant traders who travelled all over Europe, but peddler dolls were a "peculiarly English phenomenon." Most of the dolls were made in Germany and dressed in England with heads of wood, composition, apples and wax. The bodies were made of wood, composition, or stuffed cloth.
The Pedlar Doll shown in the picture above is from the V&A (Victoria and Albert) Museum and is circa 1840, made in Great Britain. The head is a carved, pickled and dried apples and she has glass eyes.
According to her description: Credit Line:Given by HM Queen Mary - Museum number: T.170-1931 - Doll representing an old woman, the head made from a carved and preserved apple, with inserted glass eyes. She is dressed in a red cloak, print dress and fichu, black bonnet and white apron. She holds a basket of good to sell (mainly haberdashery items) including wool, disc pincushions, earrings, thread, a needle book, ribbons, and embroidery hoops.
Also, according to the V&A Museum - The head of this doll is made from an apple which has been carved and then preserved. There are several different methods, all of which use peeled apples. One is by carving, soaking in brine and then completely drying out. Another is to air dry the peeled apple and then carve it. Some 'wet' methods use vinegar or lemon juice mixed with salt. By the time the apple has finished the preservation process successfully and is ready for the finishing touches of paint, hair etc it has a firm wrinkled brown appearance which lends itself to the portrayal of characters and grotesques. 19th century examples are usually very hard, and have an almost wood-like texture. Apple-headed dolls are still made, predominantly in Canada and the USA.
The Pedlar Doll shown in the picture above is also from the V&A (Victoria and Albert) Museum and is circa 1830, German/English.
I tend to find the apple faced peddler dolls a little scary looking. How about you?
The picture of the adorable "Early Grodnertal Tuck Comb Wooden Peddler Doll" above is from the Skinner Inc. Auctions website. She's selling everything including the kitchen sink! Look at all her miniature purses. You have to wonder how heavy that basket had to be to carry around her neck. Talk about back pain....
Her description was as follows: Early Grodnertal Tuck Comb Wooden Peddler Doll, c. 1830s and later, with center-parted black painted hair with curls in front of each ear, jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and neck, in light brown printed cotton dress, quilted blue glazed cotton petticoat, white organdy apron, white fichu, gold-trimmed red challis cloak, net cape tied under chin, Union Jack flag sewed to cloak, a leather strap around her neck supporting large flat basket that contains miniature maps, books, belts, jewelry, shells, scissors, utensils, tea set, purses, spools of silk, swift and other items, and suspended from the basket, cooking utensils, trivets, strainers, purses, net bags and pillows, ht. 10 1/2, (mostly original paint, some losses on face and hands, legs repainted), on walnut base under glass dome, ht. 12 in. Provenance: Purchased from the Estelle Winthrop auction, 1979. The original catalogue entry is included. Sold for: $4,444
I just love the Pedlar Doll shown in the picture above from the V&A (Victoria and Albert) Museum. She is circa 1835-1840, German/English. Look at all her miniature pictures and decorations.
According to her description: Materials and Techniques: Wood, composition, human hair; silk, net. Credit Line: Given by Miss S J Mountain on behalf of the late Miss E Scott Symonds. Museum number: MISC.12-1958. Doll with bazaar stall. The doll has a painted composition head, with a human hair wig, on a 'peg wooden' body. She is dressed in silk and net.
The Pedlar Doll shown in the picture above is also from the V&A (Victoria and Albert) Museum. She is circa 1830-1869, German/English. Look at all her miniature dolls.
The "Early Grodnertal Wooden Peddler Doll With Basket Of Novelties" doll shown above is from Theriaults.com website. She seems really serious about selling all her wares. Doesn't she?
According to her description: 12" Condition: original finish albeit extensive craquelure and tuck comb missing. Comments: Grodnertal,circa 1830. Value Points: beautifully-shaped head and shapely torso,the doll has original peddler's costume including gown, apron, bonnet, and is holding a woven tray of tiny miniature novelties. The doll is presented in a wooden framed early cabinet. Realized Price: $2,000.
I had to include the "Grodnertal Wooden Peddler Doll With Original Costume" from the Theriaults.com website because she was so sweet looking and I loved her bonnet. She is nowhere near as expensive as the other peddler dolls because she has hardly anything in her basket. Perhaps she was lucky and sold out of her knitting wares?
According to her description: 16" Condition: fine original finish,lacking tuck comb. Comments: Grodnertal,circa 1870. Value Points: wearing her original costume with beautiful bonnet,the peddler women is preserved under glass dome with some wares. Realized Price: $700.
I found the "Grodnertal Wooden Dolls As Peddler" shown in the picture above on the Theriaults.com website and had to include her because I loved the little oriental rug with little tiny pair of slippers and her table of wares.
According to her description: 8" Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Grodnertal,circa 1850, the doll is presented on base under glass dome,posed behind a table that is well-laden with miniature lady's ephemera,including little kid gloves, purses, jewelry, playing cards, and more. Value Points: wonderful assortment of tiny items on the table while the doll wears her original gown and unusual net hair decoration. Realized Price: $2,000.
When I look at the "Early Grodnertal Wooden Doll As Peddler Doll With Original Wares" dolls from the Theriaults.com website I can't help but imagine what she's thinking. She just seems to be so pensive - almost wishing she was anywhere else but out selling her wares. You can certainly relate to that - at least I can.
According to her description: 13" Condition: generally excellent,original finish with light craquelure. Comments: Germany,circa 1840. Value Points: the peddler wears her original cotton gown,undergarments,apron,cap with ruffled liner,and red woolen cape,and carries a basket of fancy goods and household wares including a tiny Grodnertal wooden doll. Realized Price: $2,600.
I'd like to think that the dolls and all their little wares were handmade. However, according to a Study of a Parian Peddler and Her Wares article on the NADDA (National Antique Doll Dealers Association) website by Debra Gulea: It used to be thought that these whimsical dolls were all handmade, lovingly assembled during idle evening hours by crafty Victorian homemakers. It has since been learned that many of the peddlers on the market were actually factory made during the Victorian era, particularly those standing & affixed to wooden bases and carrying little woven baskets of goodies. Indeed, these are often stamped with the company name on the base, which attests to their commercial heritage.
Well, manufactured or not I still think they are beautiful dolls and hope you would agree.
Après l’averse; - place du Théâtre-Français... Louis Marie de Schryver
If you would like to read a wonderful post entitled "Street Vendors of the 19th century...Peddlers or Pedlars?" from the Dolls from the Attic...Mis Muñecas blog filled with an amazing amount of information and pictures of street vendors and peddlers please CLICK HERE.
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Barbie FacTOYd
Since 1959, more than 125 million yards of fabric have gone into creating outfits for Barbie and her friends.
For more stories behind some of your favorite toys visit Toy Tales.
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Premium Collectables Weekly Newsletter - MP-32 Masterpiece Optimus Primal / Beast Convoy
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New Listings! MP-32 Masterpiece Optimus Primal / Beast Convoy, BadCube OTS-Special 01 Sentinel BLAZE, Fans Toys FT-05 Soar Blue Version, and Platinum Edition Optimus Prime VS Megatron set!
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Jakks Pacific Introduces New Toys Inspired by Warcraft
Jakks Pacific 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 features a variety of characters in different scales, representing both the Alliance and the Horde. The line is available exclusively at Toys “R” Us, and will be available [...]
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Alice Through the Looking Glass POP! Vinyl Figures
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She-Ra 1:4 Scale Statue
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Hellraiser Lament Configuration Fuzzy Dice
Fans of the Hellraiser film series know it by many names - the puzzle cube...Lemarchand's box...the Lament Configuration - but Mezco Toys is bringing them to collectors as large plush dice. The pair of 3-inch cubes are permanent affixed to each other with a black cord and come complete with an informative hangtag. The Hellraiser Lament Configuration […] Read more
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shadow Ninja Color Change Mikey & Leo Figures
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Child's Play 5" Chucky Figure
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BotCon 2016 - Transformers Movie Stan Bush and Vince DiCola Panel and Free Concert
Our good friend and hard rocker, Stan Bush is joing forces with Vince DiCola at BotCon 2016 this year with a just announced panel, that will be followed by a FREE Concert that evening. The BotCon 2016 show is open to the general public, Stan Bush and Vince DiCola April 8th at 4th Street Live in Louisville, Kentucky for a fantastic Friday night concert that will be FREE to the General Public!
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set database: LEGO 41547 wuzzo
set database: LEGO 41547 wuzzo
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set number: 41547
set name: wuzzo
theme: mixels
year: 2015
pieces: 74
price: us$5
minifig: none
new mixels theme.
come with a poseable mixel character.
the character is wuzzo.
good playability.
overall design is good.
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set name: wuzzo
theme: mixels
year: 2015
pieces: 74
price: us$5
minifig: none
new mixels theme.
come with a poseable mixel character.
the character is wuzzo.
good playability.
overall design is good.
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First Order Stormtrooper Life-Size Collectible
Under the license by Sideshow Collectibles, Hot Toys has announced the latest figure from their Life-Size Masterpiece Series - the new First Order Stormtrooper Life-Size Collectible from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The movie-accurate and realistic life-size collectible stands approximately 6' 1.25" tall (6' 8.375" with base). It features authentic and detailed likeness of First Order Stormtrooper, meticulously sculpted First […] Read more
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BBTS Sponsor News: Transformers, CA: Civil War, Mortal Kombat, Dragon Ball, DC, Titanfall & More!
NEW TAKARA TRANSFORMERS - Next up in the Unite Warriors line up is UW-08--a box set of the five Autobot Technobots that combine to form Computron; the Transformers Legends lineup adds 8 more figures, including Fortress Maximus who will stand a whopping 24 inches in his robot mode; and if all that isnt enough for you, check out the six new Transformers Adventure figures including two Hyper Surge figures!
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Finalists Chosen for Inaugural U.S. Bananagrams Challenge
Twelve students are headed to the live Grand Final of the inaugural U.S. Bananagrams Challenge in Rhode Island on April 9 to be crowned as the first-ever “Top Banana.” The students were selected from more than 10,000 other fourth through sixth graders throughout New England. The finalists will compete against each other in rounds of [...]
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RAMPAGE TOYS' Instagram Contest Ends March 31st
A photo posted by TOYSREVIL (@toysrevil) on Mar 30, 2016 at 9:05am PDT
Shown above is my submission for the RAMPAGE TOYS' Instagram Contest! Tis my interpretation of #UglyUnicorn as a humanoid bipedal with albino skin and platinum hair, a creature of magic and chaos! BWAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA
To enter, folks must:
Step1: Post a photo (on instagram) of your favorite RAMPAGE TOYS figure OR an ORIGINAL ![]()
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