JIM MORRISON DOLL SOON TO HIT SHELVES:   McFarlane Toys is going to release a small doll (action figure?) of Jim Morrison.  The doll will stand 6" tall, and it comes with its own microphone and mic stand and custom base with "The Doors" logo.  The doll/figure has a classic concert pose, and will be released in September. This is the latest in music-related figures to be released by McFarlane Toys--others include KISS, the Beatles' Yellow Submarine, Alice Cooper and Ozzy Osbourne. McFarlane also has the master toy license for this summer's top grossing film, DreamWorks' blockbuster, "Shrek," and has immortalized music figures such as Rob Zombie, Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, which comes out this month, plus Metallica and AC/DC's Angus Young.  Read more at AZCentral.com.

TEDDY FROM A.I. MOVIE TO BE RELEASED IN JULY:  If you've seen  "A.I.: Artificial Intelligence" then you are familiar with Teddy the bear, Haley Joel Osment's super teddy bear.  If you loved Teddy, you can have one of your own, since Tiger Electronics — the company behind Furby — is hoping to have "Teddy" bears on store shelves by late July.  Four versions of Teddy will range in size (four to 15 inches) and price ($4.99 to $29.99), with the larger dolls uttering such phrases as, "I am robot, but I am also teddy," "You have a trusting hand, my friend" and "What's new, super friend?" (The bigger models won't be out until fall.) The chatter was recorded by voiceover artist Jack Angel — who also lent his voice to the big screen Teddy. However, this Teddy will be warmer and a bit more emotional than the on-screen Teddy.  Warner Bros. has stated that this bear will not be aimed at children, but at adult collectors, given the graphic violence and sexual situations in the film.   Read more in the TV Guide Insider.

BARBIE NATIONAL CONVENTION 2001 IS ALMOST HERE!:   This year's National Barbie convention is "The Queen Of The Prom:  An Evening Under the Stars.  It will be held in Dearborn Michigan from July 25 to July 28, 2001.  The convention is being hosted by the Fashion Doll Collectors Club--Great Lakes Chapter.  To find out if registrations are still available, contact QueenoftheProm@aol.com.  For general information, call 248-816-3174 or visit  http://www.queenoftheprom.com/ 

REGISTRATIONS STILL AVAILABLE FOR THE NATIONAL UFDC CONVENTION:   I understand that full registrations are still available for the big National Convention of the United Federation of Doll Clubs, which is being held this year from August 5-10th in Atlanta, Georgia.  This is highly unusual, since this convention usually sells out immediately.  The national convention is attended by over 2,000 doll collectors, and it includes a full 6-days of incredible doll events, seminars, shows, lectures, and competitions.  If you are interested in attending this convention, you can register online at www.ufdc.org.  I will be there and I'm looking forward to meeting site members who are also attending!  I will also be giving two seminars AND a large, 2-hour program open to all registrants on "Dolls and the Internet." 

CHAT WITH DOLL COLLECTORS:   Have you tried out the NEW chat room--its lots of fun and easy to use!  The chat room allows for all sorts of fun things--sounds, emoticons, and easily adjustable chat fonts!  Come help us inaugurate the 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! Don't miss our Doll Chat--Wednesday nights at 8:00pm Pacific, which is 11pm Eastern, 10pm Central, 9pm Mountain.   http://collectdolls.about.com/mpchat.htm. 

TOY FAIR 2001 LINKS:  In case you missed the 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.  PLUS,  More Toy Fair Coverage: Toy Fair News  contains news from Toy Fair organized by doll company. Recently expanded, with TONS of companies covered with their doll and toy news for the year!!

Toy Fair and IDEX Main Page and  Photo Gallery

Toy Fair and IDEX Links

About Dolls Daily Archive:
June 19, 2001:  2002 Barbie releases announced; Teddy Bear Picnic contest; eBay Stores open for business.
June 6, 2001:  Gene's new African American friend announced; angry eBay users; Cher is a real doll! 
May 21, 2001:  Raggedy Ann And Andy Want IN to The Hall Of Fame; McDonalds Barbie and Kelly set.
May 10, 2001:  Christmas Kellys; Fashion Model Barbies 2001 Selling Out; Theriaults on Incurable Collector.
April 24, 2001:  Power Puff Girl Barbies; Josie and the Pussycats; Hasbro and Mattel loses; Robert Tonner Convention; Dutch Treat Auction. 
April 12, 2001:  Easter Baskets changing; Photopoint to Charge for Services; Barbie site is a no-go.
April 4, 2001:  Barbie Fashion Model News; iDolls goes out of business; glasses for dolls and kids are IN! 
March 28, 2001:  Eminem dolls banned; Ken turns 40--a humorous look; Bobble Head Dolls are big; doll pattern charity program.
March 15, 2001:  Another Artist Folds, Spindles and Mutilates Barbie; The Over-Teching of Toys; toywhypayretail.com is gone.
March 7, 2001:  Tyler Wentworth and Barbie Fashion Model Sell-Outs; Theriaults Themed Ten2Go Auctions.
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  

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