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NEWS
 Sad News: Dorothy Coleman Dies: Doll research pioneer Dorothy Coleman passed away this month. leaving a huge void in the world of Doll Collecting. Along with her daughters, Elizabeth Ann and Evelyn Jane, she authored the classic 2-volume "Doll Collectors Encyclopedia" as well as many other titles. She was always willing to share her knowledge with others, and will be sorely missed. Ann has asked that any donations be made to the fund established for Jane and now Dorothy, called the Coleman Memorial Scholarship Fund. It is a special UFDC Fund that is under Real Services. Donations should be sent to the UFDC office in Kansas City. www.ufdc.org
Theriaults Launches All New Site on Monday, March 20: Theriaults launches their all-new web site AND new doll auction site (for use by the public!) today! Don't miss the full article--see if their new Ten2Go Auctions can rival eBay in the doll auction category--all auctions open at $10 and there is NO reserve! www.theriaults.com
Robert Tonner Discontinues American Models Line: Robert Tonner has decided to discontinue the American Models line of dolls. This move is not unexpected because of the company's fashion doll focus on their new Tyler Wentworth line.
Spotted In The Park Gene Going Fast!: The special FAO Spotted In The Park Gene is being released in a very small edition of only 3,500 dolls--much less than the traditional release of 5,000 or 7,500. I understand that the doll is going fast, and that only a few more are left for order via the internet, at www.fao.com, or by calling 800-441-7441. The doll retails for $100.
Upcoming Doll Events
- National UFDC Convention: Fin Du Millenaire: Chicago, July 16-21 2000. The National Convention; over 2000 doll collectors, amazing dolls sale room, modern and antique doll competition rooms, classes, seminars (I will be teaching a seminar and leading a Dynamic Doll Dialogue), meal events and much more! Go to www.ufdc.org for more information.
- 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
- Fashion Doll Convention 2000 San Diego, California August 12 to 14 2000 at the DoubleTree Hotel. Convention dolls are Daisy and Willow. For more information, http://members.aol.com/fashiondollsd or e-mal fashiondollsd@aol.com
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JUNE GOODNOW DOLL SCULPTING SEMINARS
Learn to sculpt amazing dolls in polymer clay! Classes taught by NIADA doll artist June Goodnow
Chico, California May 26, 27 and 28 2000, at your Guide's Dollmaking Studio! For more information, contact Denise Van Patten at dollymker@aol.com.
- Montana SummerFEST 2000
Polymer clay classes and competition June 18 to 25 in Billings Montana. Go to http://www.angelfire.com/mt/PromotionsUSA l information and a list of classes.
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2000 Past Editions of Dolls This Week:
January
Madame Alexander 16" Fashion Doll; Mattel Execs Leave *
Doll Costumer Guild Announces New Publication; *
Barbie PC; Barbie Auction *
February
Jill Barad Resigns From Mattel *
All The Toy Fair News! *
Toy Fair Recap; Toy Fair Toys are Technological *
For all 1999 editions of "Dolls This Week" please go to the 1999 Dolls This Week Archives.
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