Doll Show of the Past

This photo was taken in the 1950s at a doll show. The boudoir dolls, pictured, were about 25-30 years old then. Now, they're 80+ years!

Madame Alexander Neo Cissy and Cissy Dolls - New For 2011

The new Neo Cissy line continues with three additions. They are way less freaky than last year's Neo line and I think they will be more popular.  These dolls are 16 inches tall with fully articulated joints, inset eyes, lashes and non-removable wigged hair. Retail price is $169.95. Each is a Limited Edition of 75 Dolls.
I likeall the outfits. My favorite is Rock. These dolls look like real winners.

Rock

Poise

Strut

 Three New Cissy Dolls. Cissy is 21 inches tall, fully articulated, inset sleep eyes, non-removable wigs. Each Cissy is a Limited Edition of 75.

Bird of Paradise $599.95

Flight of Fancy $499.95

Some Like it Hot:  Marilyn Monroe as Sugar Cane Kowalczyk $499.95

There's a ukele in the case.

New Madame Alexander Alex Dolls

I'd have to see these dolls in person because the photographer was obviously having a bad day. The dolls are awkwardly posed. Paris looks horrid. Black Swan Alex's face is overexposed.
List price for all is a high $179.95. Matilda discounts down to $152.96. But, if you wait, I guarantee you will be able to get most of these dolls for much less.

Black Swan Alex

Green With Envy Alex

Evening Star Paris

City Sass Alex

New 2011 Madame Alexander Cissette 10 inch Dolls

Not that I'm going to buy any of these...hehe...but I love looking at the adorable Cissettes that MA produces every year.
I'm showing only a selected few of the new ones here. In parentheses, I have placed the number of new 10 inch dolls in each category. There are many, many other MA dolls in other sizes that are new for this years as well. Retail prices range from $118—$160. Look for discounts off list price. You can see all of these at Matilda Dolls. 
Enjoy!

Gone With the Wind Dolls - 2011 New Introductions (2)

Margaret Mitchell

Scarlett O' Hara Dressing Gown

The Arts - 2011 New Introductions. (10)

Anastasia

C.J. Walker

Anne Of Cleves

Storyland Dolls - 2011 New Introductions (2)

Queen of Hearts

Alice in Wonderland

Wizard of Oz Dolls - 2011 New Introductions (3)

Haunted Forest Wicked Witch Of the West

Dorothy In The Poppy Fields

Rockette Dolls - 2011 New Introductions (2)

Pink Tuxedo Rockette (Also in AA Version)

 International Dolls - 2011 New Introductions (2)

Tahiti

Spain

 

JxB Pincushion?

This JxB (French) boudoir doll head was used as a pin cushion. Very unusual. Thanks to Boudoir Queen for sending me photos!

A purse for American Girl Dolls out of Wall Covering!

 

Vinyl wall covering makes a great purse material. It sort of looks like leather. This is a purse I made.  I got an old wall covering sample book from the paint store for free. You can cut it easily and sew through it or use glue. This book had designs that are perfect for purses. I made the strap out of 3 kinds of yarn braided together.  To close the purse, I sewed on a shiny copper-look button and made a braided yarn loop. On the flap I used my scallop scizzors. Many paint stores throw their old books out, so just ask for one and thank them profusely. Fun! Put a real penny in it for your doll!

Do You FDQ? Bella Does!

 

It's so good even bats read it!

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