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 FLORENCE THERIAULT CHAT: Its practically here! Don't miss your chance to chat with one of the best-known experts on dolls--Florence Theriault! The Chat will be on October 24th, at 6pm pacific, which is 9pm eastern, 8pm central. Florence is a world-renowned expert on antique dolls, and the founder of Theriault's, the doll auction house. This is a rare chance to chat with Florence--the first hour of the chat will be in question and answer format, where chatters can ask questions.
Have you been to our chat room? Its open 24 hours a day, and its free! Just invite your friends in any time, or stop by to see who's there! http://collectdolls.about.com/mpchat.htm.
HALLOWEEN KELLY AND FRIENDS AT TARGET: If you haven't seen these at your local Target yet, the reason is probably that the dolls are being displayed with the Halloween candy and NOT in the dolls aisle. I FINALLY found them this week--next to the candy corn (and, very few looked sold--no one obviously could find them!) The dolls are adorable, and include a Kelly and Deidre (African-American) dressed like pumpkins, a ghost, a cowboy and a space astronaut. My favorites are Kelly and Deidre in the pumpkin outfits--they retail for $6.99. the dolls are in special tube packaging with special black and orange Halloween decor.
SPEAKING OF KELLY DOLLS: Don't miss the wonderful sale on Kelly and friends at Toys R Us--its a TWO for one sale, which means the dolls are only $2.50 each--the PERFECT stocking stuffers. I bought Princess Kelly, Prince Tommy, Jester Jenny and Wizard Melody for a grand total of $10 plus tax! The sale is on thru SATURDAY, so hurry! You'll need a coupon; most TRU have them in the front of the store. You can also buy one get one free on Barbie software! Finally, get a FREE Tour Guide Barbie for every $50 you spend on Barbie (while supplies last).
DOLL COSTUMING MAGAZINE PREMIERE ISSUE: The FIRST issue of Doll Costuming Magazine has been published! Look for it on newsstands, or check out http://www.dollcostuming.net for more information, or to order.
iDolls: TODAY, all Buyers Club members at iDolls get 30% off any doll listed on the iDolls site (this is not ALL dolls iDolls offers; just selected dolls, but there is a good selection). This week, iDolls has a number of sales including an extra 10% off 50s themed dolls.
SOTHEBYS AND AMAZON.COM SPLIT WAYS: Sothebys.amazon.com is no more--from now, ALL Sothebys auctions will be on sothebys.com, including collectible items such as dolls.
TOY STORY 2 RELEASED ON VIDEO: If you haven't seen this movie, rent it NOW! A doll called Jesse is a major "star" of the movie, and she has a show-stopping number about her little girl owner who loved her, but then grew up and forgot about her. And...there's an amusing trip down the Barbie aisle at a big toy store! A MUST-see for doll collectors!
FASHION MODELS DISPLAY CASE: These were mentioned in the last About Dolls Daily, and they are SOLD OUT.
About Dolls Daily Archive:
October 13, 2000: Middle-Aged Barbie; KB Holiday Toys; Vintage Barbie by Mail Auction, more!
October 6, 2000: TRU Big Barbie Event; Robert Tonner Showcase; Holiday Toys; Sad Toy Story
October 3, 2000: New doll books; Barbie Volkswagen Beetle, Chuck E. Cheese Doll; Barbie Hallmark Ornaments
September 28, 2000: Mattel Buy-out rumours; Elle dolls; Barbie Fashion Models
September 25, 2000: Ginny and Vintage Barbie Auctions; Online Toy Store Wars
September 22, 2000: Daisy and Willow Line In Turmoil; Olympic Dolls; Lee Middleton Showcase
September 18, 2000: Top Holiday Toys List; Barbie Markets to Moms; Black Widow Released
September 13, 2000: New American Girl Kit; $15,000 Gene Package; Robert Best; eBay and Featured Items
September 11, 2000: $8,000 Fashion Model Barbie Doll; Lee Middleton Dolls; eBay tackles fraud; Encore Gene shipping
September 8, 2000: eToys; The World's Biggest Toy Store; Some Alexs' Sold Out; No AA Fashion Model Barbie
September 6, 2000: Doe Barbie Manipulate Children; Venus and Serena dolls; Baby Boomer Toys; Robert Tonner 18" dolls
September 1, 2000: Modern Doll Convention; New Barbies; John F. Kennedy Doll; ViewMaster
August 30, 2000: Reproduction Dawn; Electronic Toy Shortage; Theriaults Upcoming Online Auctions; Paper Dolls
August 28, 2000: Auction-Site Shake-Out; Barbie in the New Millennium; New Links
August 25, 2000: Ask the Editor Chat; AA Prince Ken; Doll Reviews
Upcoming Doll Events
- Doll Cirque: November 10 - 12, 2000. Theriault's special once-a-year event--a doll show with 30 of the world's best antique doll dealers, AND two doll auctions. At the Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida. www.theriaults.com
- McMasters Barbie Auction: Catalogued two-day Barbie auction, November 17 and 18th in Cambridge, Ohio. McMasters
- Timeless Treasures: The Story of Dolls in Canada is on display now through March 30, 2003 at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull, Quebec. For more information on this huge (over 400 dolls) landmark exhibit, visit http://www.civilisations.ca/cmc/cmceng/pr113aeng.html
- Theriault Premier Marquis Auction Weekend: January 5 to 7, 2001, at the Western Coast Plaza, Newport Beach, CA. 3 catalogued auctions PLUS a Disovery Day. Stop by and say hello to your Guide--I'll be attending!
- National Gene Convention 2000 will be held Oct. 20-23 at the Arlington Heights Hilton in Arlington Heights, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago). Registration is $325 and limited to 700. For more information, contact genecon99@aol.com
- Baton Rouge Doll Show: February 10, 2001. Ramada Inn and Convention Center, 1480 Nicholson Drive, from 9 am to 4 pm. Competitive and special exhibits, helpers, and door prizes. Proceeds to benefit local charities such ads JC's Christmas programs for needy children and Easter and Thanksgiving programs for seniors and shut ins; and the UFDC. For additional information contact Pat Duncan pduncan@premier.net or George Orgeron at 504-386-4291 or orgeron@i-55.com. Stop by and see your Guide; I'll have a table at this show!
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