ON SALE AT TRU THIS WEEK: Dolls on sale include Celebration Barbie ($3 off), The Swimming Champion Barbie (only $7.97, regular $14.99--the doll swims!)  and the Generation Girls at $16.99.  ALSO, Fashion Avenues are 3 for $10!  

NEW EVE FASHION DOLLS: Are shipping any minute; several stores have received shipments!! 

JOAN NERINI COSTUMING SEMINAR:  Joan is visiting the US again and teaching one of her rare costuming seminars here!  If you collect French Fashion dolls, DON'T miss this one!  The class is going to be October 31 to November 2, at Margaret Anne's in Fallbrook, California.  The costume being taught is for a 20" French Fashion on a leather body.  The costume is being re-created from one in the Victoria and Albert museum in London. I would give ANYTHING to take this class, but I have a prior commitment to be speaking at the Modern Doll Convention in Las Vegas.  If you are interested, call Margaret Anne at 760-728-9078 and don't delay--there are only 8 places in the class!!  Cost is $385.  By the way, if you aren't familiar with Joan's work or her amazing seminars, check out my article: Joan Nerini Doll Costuming Seminar- Authentic Antique Doll Costuming

AMERICAN GIRL HOLIDAY CATALOG: Its shipped out, and you MUST check out the adorable, new Angelina Ballerina (its a dancing mouse doll, with clothes, accessories, books, a StoryBook Cottage and darling furniture!) AND the adorable  Bitty Baby AND matching little girl outfits for Christmas--red and faux fur and too cute for words!!  

Mystery Guide Of The Day:   Did you know that we have over 700 Guides at About, all bringing you the best on their topic? Click on the picture of the Guide to find out who this Guide is and to visit his site--HINT:  if you like chasing little white balls around, you'll LOVE this site!

October 19, 2000:  Halloween Kellys; Sothebys.com leaves Amazon; Doll Costuming Magazine Premieres, more! 
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

• 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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