2001 FASHION MODEL BARBIE DOLLS SOLD OUT:   There have been several reports that the 2001 Fashion Model (Silkstone) Barbie collection has sold out at the dealer level (which means that dealers cannot place additional orders for these dolls).  This doesn't mean that YOU won't be able to get these dolls--many retailers buy more than their pre-orders, including large retailers such as FAO Schwarz, and you can also buy these dolls directly from Mattel.  Last year's Fashion Model Collection sold out to dealers, but you can still find almost all of the dolls except for the Brunette Fashion Model at a reasonable price).   BUT...this collection of Barbie dolls DOES continue to grow in popularity, so if you MUST have them, again, you should put in a pre-order with your favorite dealer.   

TOYS R US PROFITS UP 6.8 PERCENT!:   With all the difficult news regarding the toy industry lately, there is finally some GOOD news--Toys R Us reported strong holiday sales PLUS a turnaround of its money-losing Internet site (now paired with Amazon.com) which helped them post a 6.8 percent increase in fourth-quarter profits, beating Wall Street expectations by a penny. Additionally, TRU named president and CEO John Eyler to the additional post of chairman. Eyler was the former top executive at FAO Schwarz, and he became chief executive officer in January 2000.  Eyler credited the company's remodeling of several stores to make them easier to get around and its tripling of online sales during the holiday season.  Toys R Us said it plans to convert 250 more stores to its new, easier-to-navigate format this year in larger markets. By holiday 2001, the company expects that all of the stores in the U.S. division will have improved service and merchandise.

THERIAULTS THEMED TEN 2 GO AUCTIONS:   Theriaults is going to make it easier to shop with its new, THEMED Ten2Go Auctions.  Each Thursday, Theriaults will begin auctions around a "theme."  This Thursday the site will feature a collection of high quality teddy bears! including  Original Hermann Teddy Bears, Bears by Merrythought of England, Classic Steiff Mohair Bears, Artist Bears by Robert Raikes, and Nostalgia Knickerbocker Mohair Bears.  Later auctions will focus on Dollhouse Miniatures, German China Heads, Vintage Barbie, Vintage Barbie Clothing, Accessories for HP dolls like Ginny, and a "Parts Day." 

TYLER WENTWORTH 2001 SELL-OUTS:   Midnight Garden (limited to 1000) and Standing Ovation (limited to 1500--DOTY Nominee) Tyler Wentworth dolls have sold out on the dealer level.  If you have a standing pre-order, check with your dealer to make sure that their allotment will cover your pre-order.  Again, this doesn't mean that you cannot get these dolls--there ARE dealers who still have unsold allotments, but if you MUST have either of these dolls, you should pre-order them as soon as possible.  Also note that MANY of the Tyler dolls and outfits are limited to editions of 2,000 or less this year--the same with Alexandra Fairchild Ford dolls from MA. 

TYLER WENTWORTH VERY LIMITED BRIDE DOLL:    A very limited Tyler Wentworth Bride doll has just been announced--limited to 500 pieces have been announced.  The doll will be sold with a book titled "Here Come The Bride Dolls."  As soon as I have a clear photo of this doll available, I will post it for everyone....if you want this doll, I would order quickly! 

BIDDERS EDGE IS GONE:  Bidder's Edge www.biddersedge.com is gone--when you visit their URL, you are re-directed to BidXS.  This site does allow searching across multiple online auction sites, but it does NOT have the content or other extensive features that Bidder's Edge provided.  

TOY FAIR LINKS:  In case you missed last month's Special Toy Fair Edition of About Dolls Daily, with more 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

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

CHAT ROOM--NEW CHAT TIME:   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! Don't miss our NEW Official Chat Time--Wednesday nights at 8:00pm Pacific, which is 11pm Eastern, 10pm Central, 9pm Mountain.   http://collectdolls.about.com/mpchat.htm. 

About Dolls Daily Archive:
March 1, 2001:  Harry Potter Dolls Shown at Private Toy Fair; Naked Barbies; Japanese Dolls
February 21, 2001:  Barbie Nutcracker Movie; Twiggy Doll, MORE!
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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