Lazy Susan for Accessory Storage

I bought this three-level lazy susan from an arts and crafts store several years ago. It holds shoes and footwear, wigs and head gear, musical instruments, and other miniatures that lack a home.

Pros:
It can hold larger stuff. Keeps things tidy. Easy to drop stuff in or to remove things.

Cons:
Heavy. Takes up a good chunk of space.

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Lazy Susan for Accessory Storage

Wizard World Philly

Remember I said that I would attend the 2012 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Convention?

 

Well, I was not able to go after all. 

Sorry to disappoint. 

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Wizard World Philly

International Black Doll Show 2012, Pt. 2

Behold! a blast from my past: Soul Sister doll seen at Linda C. Hayes' table. Talk about childhood memories ... many years ago, I owned a Soul Sister doll. Seeing her triggered an involuntary smile. I almost forgot my shoulder pain and being broke. That's why I attend the International Black Doll Show and Sale. Why I appreciate Ms. Hayes' annual presence at this event. You never know what fun, charming, amusing, exciting object will appear next.


Soul Sister doll was only one of the many interesting dolls for sale by Linda Hayes, doll dealer extraordinaire.  From sport figures like Kobe Bryant and Dennis Rodman or a play scale rickshaw or special issue-themed dolls like Cammie Goes to College, Ms. Hayes never disappoints her fan base at the Show. For example, the special item that she discovered in the West Indies - please see Debbie Behan Garrett's blog or Ms. Leo's blog.


Another IBDSS "regular" was Anna's Collectibles. In addition to collectible Barbies, Anna's offered Madame Alexander dolls, Gene dolls, Lee Middleton and Tonner dolls as well as toy bears, figurines, and nutcrackers. If you missed the Show or missed Anna's tables, you can visit her online shop where she has Barbies starting at $9.00! Per a lavender flyer distributed by the Anna's team, Anna's accepts credit cards and lay-a-ways. Yes! Either of those options is likely to loosen purse strings in these difficult financial times. Contact information via the Internet is annascollectibles@hotmail.com or by telephone at 856-667-2916 or fax at 856-779-8868.


Zister II Creations offered Black Barbie-clone "Air Freshener Dolls." The dolls seemed to be heads-torsos with arms ... you've probably seen those half-dolls whose full skirts cover tissue boxes and other household items. Well, these dolls skirts presumably covered air fresheners. The gowns looked attractive and interesting, but I wondered if the legs were ... well, there. I confess, I did not check. I could imagine the dolls screaming, "What have you done with my LEGS!" Shudder. However, if you are curious about this series, contact B. Scott by e-mail or telephone 718-573-6712 or 718-909-5497.


I missed any other dealers selling play scale figures. However, I did meet new to the IBDSS doll artist, Jacqueline Bryant Campbell. Ms. Campbell creates cloth dolls in a variety of shades - obtained by tea dying. Her daughter and inspiration to create cloth dolls was not there. You can see her adorable dolls at her website and e-mail her: she is also on Twitter @JBryantCampbell and on Facebook.


Additional doll artists Scharynne Holmes, Frannie Robinson, Laura Tuzio-Ross, and Goldie Wilson. Owner of Dolls, Teddy Bears & Gifts, Eleanor McGhee was present also. I just gathered cards and/or took a photo of those tables because they were outside my main interest, play scale figures.


For additional photos of this event, please see the 2012 Black Doll Show album on Webshots site. For additional coverage of the Show, please see I-Luv-Dolls or Debbie Behan Garrett's blogs noted above.

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International Black Doll Show 2012, Pt. 2

Liv [Bodies] for Jenny

Do you have any Takara Jenny dolls who look as though they could use a more active body? Look no further than the SpinMaster Liv bodies for an excellent substitute. My Calendar Girl, July Schoolgirl Tamaki, has been transferred over to a Katie body.

At first, I had not thought that the complexions would match because Tamaki has a pale, fair complexion. Katie seems to have a pinker coloring. But the head and body fit well.

As you can see from this photo, both dolls have similar neck "trakes" - those nobby things attached to the top of the doll neck that gets covered by the doll head.

Tamaki is so happy with her new body - she is head over heels about it.

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Liv [Bodies] for Jenny

International Black Doll Show 2012, Pt. 1

For readers interested in seeing my photos from the International Black Doll Show 2012 this past Saturday, please check my Webshots folder, 2012 Black Doll Show. Thanks - in advance - for visiting. o

International Black Doll Show 2012, Pt. 1

Fish Tackle Box Holds Some DAF Accessories

I intended to add photos to my Interview. Here are some of a fish tackle box that I use to store some of my doll and action figure accessories.

Pros: It holds a lot of small stuff. Keeps things tidy. Easy pull open and push shut. Doesn't take up a lot of space.

Cons: If it fell backward, pieces can fall out since the back is not fully closed. Have to open most drawers to see what is stored in the drawer. Labels attached would speed up finding specific accessories. o

Fish Tackle Box Holds Some DAF Accessories

Sale Alert - Ducking, Not MINE - Okay? Maddie in Canada

Okay, I am NOT trying to make everyone broke before the International Black Doll Show and Sale. Nuh uhn. No indeedy. But there is a BIG sale going on in Canada that could have some unbeatable and not-to-be-repeated sales for U.S. and overseas fashion doll buyers. Yes, I mentioned "overseas" buyers, too. Because, alas, Maddie's Dolls and More is having a Closing Sale.

Good news to enthusiasts outside of the U.S. and Canada; Maddie's ships overseas. Applause. So check to see if any of the loose Janay dolls, boxed Fashion Royalty dolls, other outfits, adorable Mattel Kelly sets, or Hasbro Destiny's Child dolls meet any gaps in your collection.

I'll say it: enabler. Wink. o

Sale Alert - Ducking, Not MINE - Okay? Maddie in Canada