BARBIE MOVIE!:   Its true--Barbie will be staring in her first full-length motion picture this fall!  Barbie will star in "Barbie In The Nutcracker," This movie is NOT a cartoon--Barbie is in full motion using CGI video.  I saw a small portion of this film at Toy Fair, and it is amazing--Barbie seems real!  The dancing is extraordinary, and is choreographed by Peter Martins, the Ballet Master In Chief for the New York City Ballet.  Ken, Kelly, Tommy and others are in the "supporting cast."  To see some of the amazing DOLLS that will be released in conjunction with this movie, visit the 2001 New Dolls Main Index! 

TOY FAIR:   In case you missed last week's Special Toy Fair Edition of About Dolls Daily, with news on Harry Potter, Dawn Dolls revival, Shoezies. Cosmic Babies, Josie and The Pussycats, Elle dolls, Little Lady; Betty and Veronica and MORE, here is the link: Toy Fair Special Edition Of About Dolls Daily.

More Toy Fair Coverage: Toy Fair News  contains news from Toy Fair organized by doll company.

Toy Fair and IDEX Main Page and  Photo Gallery

Toy Fair and IDEX Links

FASHION AVENUE OUTFITS ON SALE  Buy one outfit for $4.99, get one outfit FREE at Toys R Us.  Plus there is a big toys blow out with certain dolls and toys up to 60% off at www.toysrus.com  While we are on the topic of sales, eToys continues its clearance sale, at www.etoys.com

GET READY TO SHUCK BUCKS FOR BIG HOLIDAY TOYS: Toy Fair from another perspective, in this article in the Salt Lake Tribune This article explores well, how toy companies create a HOT toy for Christmas.  I particularly love this quote:  "Last year, manufacturers got started late. For example, Tiger Electronics' Poo-Chi, an electronic puppy rumored to emit actual sparks when going to the bathroom, did not reach stores until April.  This late start meant children were not sufficiently conditioned to ask for Poo-Chi through potentially felonious behavior. Consequently, the hottest item last year was PlayStation 2, a gadget so rare that it nearly precipitated the Apocalypse."  OK, so the author exaggerates, but he DOES sort of have a point....  

If Its Collectible, It Could Be The Next Big Thing... Here is ANOTHER perspective on Toy Fair.    Its in the Pioneer Journal

Barbie Sunglasses Recall: A style of Barbie Sunglasses sized for little girls has been recalled due to frame breakage which leaks a harmful chemical.   See the Recall Report in USA Today.   

TWIGGY DOLL: The Twiggy doll from the Franklin Mint was advertised in this weekend's Sunday paper.  This doll is a good likeness of Twiggy.  Clothing and a VERY neat, retro looking trunk will be available  at a later date.  This doll was nominated for a DOTY award.

CHAT ROOM:   The chat room is open 24 hours a day, and its free!  Just invite your friends in any time, or stop by to see who's there! And, don't miss our collectors chat every Tuesday at 6pm pacific time/9pm eastern. http://collectdolls.about.com/mpchat.htm. 

About Dolls Daily Archive:

February 15, 2001:  About Dolls Daily from Toy Fair, Edition Two
February 13, 2001:  About Dolls Family from Toy Fair, Edition One (includes 2/5 Pre-Toy Fair Edition).
January 30, 2001:  Live IDEX update--news on all your favorite fashion doll lines and much more! 
January 23, 2001:  IDEX Preview--Clea Bella, Christina St. Clair and more!  Plus, site with sewing measurements for your favorite large fashion dolls. 
January 18, 2001:  New, higher eBay listing fees; eBay keeps Buy It Now; eToys really struggling; Are smart toys making kids dumb?
January 12, 2001:  GENE gets a male companion; more Gene 2001 news; Theriaults Auction News and Review
January 6, 2001:    Update from Theriault's Auction Weekend:  Automata; Antiques Auction.
December 30, 2000: Theriaults Auction Weekend; History of Fashion Dolls in Barbie Bazaar Magazine warehouse.
December 16,2000:  2001 Fashion Model Barbie pictures; Treasure Trove Of Vintage Toys found in Government Warehouse; Kitt Kittredge sold out 
December 7,2000:  Ferrari Evening Barbie; Power Puff Girls BAD; new Clip Art; No Toy Home-Run for This Year's Holiday Season

Click HERE for the 2000 Doll News Archive  

For all 1999 editions of "Dolls This Week" please go to the 1999 Dolls This Week Archives.

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