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I really wonder how popular this line has been as I haven't seen collectors posting photos of these characters. If you have these dolls, I'd love to hear from you about them.
Showing posts with label Tonner Direct. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tonner Direct. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tonner Tuesdays
Every Tuesday at noon EST, Tonner Direct posts sales which last until 5PM. The items are an assortment and are different every week.
I want this Antoinette outfit called Incendiary. I'm not a fan of the gloves but I love the style of the dress and the print. Antoinette fashions fit the Avantguard dolls. Most of the Antoinette outfits were originally in the $99.99 (MSRP) range which is not exactly user friendly. Now it is on sale for $49.99. Unfortunately, there is also shipping and NY tax which brings it up to an unfriendly price again. So I will wait until nearby non-New York dealers put it on sale or hunt it down on the boards.
Most dolls are categorized as "Dressed Dolls" or "Ultra-Basic Dolls." Here's one that's classified as "Semi-Dressed."
Kermit is not on sale but the 11 inch Basic Miss Piggy is. She is $39.99.
I really wonder how popular this line has been as I haven't seen collectors posting photos of these characters. If you have these dolls, I'd love to hear from you about them.
I really wonder how popular this line has been as I haven't seen collectors posting photos of these characters. If you have these dolls, I'd love to hear from you about them.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Deluxe Fashion Closet from Tonner Doll
Just in, a wonderful doll wardrobe for the 16 inch inhabitants of your home.
I'm guessing that the closet is white because the picture is in black and white. The door mirrors show to be full length and it looks like something is on the left side of the closet as well.
What looks like an angled stripe is intended to be a reflection of the table upon which the wardrobe is resting. As a photographer, it's not the easiest thing to represent a mirror especially when you don't want anything reflected to show up. I might have digitized a surface pattern which represented a mirror better. Do you see the thin strips of mirror (?) on the left side of the closet?
We can guess that the height is about 18 inches. As far as Antoinette's wardrobe... I don't remember if it was white but it looked gorgeous when I saw it at IDEX. Here is my photo from that display. It seems that a few changes have been made to the interior and that's a good thing. The more hanging space the better.
$250 is not cheap but I'm sure collectors will buy it as the last time a substantial wardrobe was released for Tyler was in 2002 at $99.99 and it's highly sought after now.
I still love mine although I store most of my doll clothes in boxes or in large baggies and lay them flat in tubs. This item is a Tonner Direct Exclusive. That means that you won't be seeing it for sale at Tonner dealers at a discount-or at all. Comes with 6 measly hangers. Come on...give us at least a dozen hangers and throw in some full length hangers, too.
I think these wardrobes are great for shoes and other pretty things that you want to see on a regular basis. The drawers are good for lingerie and folded sweaters. The angled shoe shelves would be better if they were flat although it's more attractive this way. The open wardrobe makes an interesting backdrop for a dressing room or shop type of photograph unless a dog gets in the camera lens instead.
I sent a query to Tonner Direct yesterday with the questions listed below. I have not heard back however my email was acknowledged.
What color is inside the closet? Is it vinyl or fabric lined?
Is the mirror on the doors full length?
What color is the exterior of the closet? What material is the outside of the closet?
Is there a latch or is the tassel the way to keep the doors shut?
What are the measurements and if possible, the weight?
What looks like an angled stripe is intended to be a reflection of the table upon which the wardrobe is resting. As a photographer, it's not the easiest thing to represent a mirror especially when you don't want anything reflected to show up. I might have digitized a surface pattern which represented a mirror better. Do you see the thin strips of mirror (?) on the left side of the closet?
We can guess that the height is about 18 inches. As far as Antoinette's wardrobe... I don't remember if it was white but it looked gorgeous when I saw it at IDEX. Here is my photo from that display. It seems that a few changes have been made to the interior and that's a good thing. The more hanging space the better.
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I still love mine although I store most of my doll clothes in boxes or in large baggies and lay them flat in tubs. This item is a Tonner Direct Exclusive. That means that you won't be seeing it for sale at Tonner dealers at a discount-or at all. Comes with 6 measly hangers. Come on...give us at least a dozen hangers and throw in some full length hangers, too.
I think these wardrobes are great for shoes and other pretty things that you want to see on a regular basis. The drawers are good for lingerie and folded sweaters. The angled shoe shelves would be better if they were flat although it's more attractive this way. The open wardrobe makes an interesting backdrop for a dressing room or shop type of photograph unless a dog gets in the camera lens instead.
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I sent a query to Tonner Direct yesterday with the questions listed below. I have not heard back however my email was acknowledged.
What color is inside the closet? Is it vinyl or fabric lined?
Is the mirror on the doors full length?
What color is the exterior of the closet? What material is the outside of the closet?
Is there a latch or is the tassel the way to keep the doors shut?
What are the measurements and if possible, the weight?
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Tonner Direct Releases 2010 Ultra Basic Tyler Dolls
Today Tonner Direct announced two exclusive Ultra Basic Tyler dolls.
The one on the left has platinum hair, blue eyes and bloom skintone. The one on the right has raven hair, green eyes and lily skintone. She looks dead. I don't know what the fascination is with really white skin unless the doll is supernatural, in costume or a geisha.
I want a Grey Lady. Boohoo.
LE300
You can purchase the pair for $129.99 plus postage. Individually they are $69.99.
Ultra Basic dolls do not come with stands or any accessories such as earrings or shoes. What you see is what you get.
The one on the left has platinum hair, blue eyes and bloom skintone. The one on the right has raven hair, green eyes and lily skintone. She looks dead. I don't know what the fascination is with really white skin unless the doll is supernatural, in costume or a geisha.
I want a Grey Lady. Boohoo.
LE300
You can purchase the pair for $129.99 plus postage. Individually they are $69.99.
Ultra Basic dolls do not come with stands or any accessories such as earrings or shoes. What you see is what you get.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Tonner Direct Introduces Ultra Basic Male Dolls in New Skin Tones
Matt and Russell have been released in new skin tones. Matt is a sickly pale cameo shade and Russell has been whitewashed to a Jac skintone. Both have long hair pulled back into a pony tail. They are 17" tall and do not come with a stand. Each is an edition of 300 and retails for $59.99. If you purchase both at Tonner Direct your cost will be $109.99.
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