NEW TYLER OUTFITS SHIPPING:  New Tyler Wentwoth outfits that have been spotted in stores include the lovely Tailleur Classique suit AND Uptown Paradise with the darling little sweaters (great evening out on the town for FUN outfit for Tyler).  Dressed dolls and more outfits should be on the way shortly: Chill Chasers has been available for some time.

NEW ALEX OUTFITS AND DOLLS SHIPPING:  Also just arriving in stores, from the Madame Alexander Alex lines:  Atlantico, Sugar Mountain, Newport Drive, Cyber Launch and Ocean Drive Dolls, the Handbag and Hair accessory kits, and more!  
   
NABER'S DOLL WORLD:  "Naber's Doll World" is planned for Homosassa, Florida in 2002.  The "Doll World" will encompass 10,784 square feet of space that can be used for retail, doll making, doll repair, including Teddy Bears etc.  The owners of "Naber's Doll World" would like to invite Doll and Teddy Bear Manufacturers, Retailers or other doll related businesses to open shop in this complex, They would especially like to have a Doll Hospital at the site.  If you are interested in having a space in "Doll World,"  please contact Ken Pochis at the Naber Kids Doll Factory at 352-382-1001.

AN AUDIENCE WITH BARBIE IN THE UK:   "Barbie Collectibles in the UK" http://www.d4k.co.uk/ has announced "An Audience With Barbie," on Wednesday, October 24th.  The ticket-only auction of Barbies including Madame Du Barbie, Bob Mackie Barbies, Vera Wang Barbies and the highly sort after Wizard of Oz Collection.    The evening will include fund raising for The Terrence Higgins Trust. Contact  Suzd101@hotmail.com for  more information.  

"GOODBYE MY BUTTERFLY" eBay AUCTION FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL:  A one-of-a-kind doll, "Goodbye My Butterfly," from the "Coceaux le Fontaine Collection" is going to be auctioned off on eBay during the first week of December, 2001 to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital Charities.  This doll was by artist Anton C. Buencamino and was featured on the cover of the October 2001 Doll World magazine.   The one-of-a-kind doll was created in memory of Billy Driggers, a friend and mentor for the Coceaux le Fontaine Collection.   The doll is presently on display at Pat and Billy's Dolls in Fort Lauderdale and will be brought to several doll shows and signings prior to the auction. Additionally on auction on eBay in December will be  several one-of-a-kind dolls which would benefit the AIDS Research Foundation, the Breast Cancer Foundation and the Diabetes Research Foundation. For more information about "Goodbye My Butterfly" and the other one-of-a-kind dolls, please refer to the October 2001 issue of Doll World magazines or e-mail Mr. Buencamino at ACBManika@cs.com.   

DESCRIPTIONS OF 2002 SILKSTONE BARBIES IS CONFIRMED:  Here are the descriptions, courtesy of Sandi Holder's Doll Attic, www.dollattic.com:

Lingerie #4:  Barbie is dressed in a pale pink bustier and panty ensemble accented  with ivory trim and lace insets.  Ivory bows add a delicate touch to her  lingerie, and a pink bow adorns her platinum blonde hair, which is  reminiscent of Barbie's memorable bubble cut.  

Country Bound Fashion: Barbie is ready to tour the countryside with a colorful summer  ensemble (doll sold separately).  Her outfit includes a coral five-button  car coat with flap pockets, self belt and white top stitching.  The lining  is coral and white checked to coordinate with her Capri pants that reveal  her white heeled shoes.  Shielding her from the sun are her white  sunglasses and a straw boater hat that features a lime-green hat band to match her scarf.

Jet Set Giftset:  The Jet Set giftset is a doll and travel-wear fashions in one  complete package!  Barbie comes wearing a strapless ivory merry-widow and  panty ensemble accented with lace trim and lace insets.  Aqua bows add a  delicate touch to her lingerie and brown hair.  For her travels, she can  wear an aqua and gold coat with self-belt, patch pockets, and faux fur  collar.  The coat features aqua lining to match a sleeveless, fitted top  with side slit detailing and overlapping collar.  Barbie has her choice of gold lame Capri pants for comfort or an ivory skirt with inverted  stitch-down pleats for more formal wear.  Stylish accessories include a functioning Croc-print handbag, sunglasses, brooch, earrings, a spare pair  of shoes, and of course, a passport, travel brochure and magazine for her journeys.

Accessory Pack: The BFMC Accessory Pack is a perfect complement to anyone's existing  collection of BFMC dolls and fashions.   The pack comes with a molded  dress form on a die-cast stand for displaying other fashions in the  collection or for displaying the included 1950's retro-styled dress.  This  simple dress is a blue short sleeve, full pleated skirt that features a  V-back and a bow in front. For added dress-and-play fun, the pack comes  complete with nude stockings, three pairs of shoes and accompanying shoe boxes with tissue.

Bride:  Barbie is the epitome of a beautiful bride in her elegant off-white  bridal ensemble.  Her gown is made of a satin underskirt covered in  organza with a delicate satin trim at the bottom.  The back of her gown is  "v-shaped" with tailored bows and faux pearl buttons.  Her mid-length veil is accented with a tailored bow at the center.  Underneath her gown, Barbie doll is wearing a petticoat, pantyhose, and of course a blue  garter.  Her dark brown hair is styled up in an elegant ponytail and to complement her gown she wears faux pearl drop earrings. A delicate bouquet of flowers completes the look. 

Also, Congratulations to Sandi who has opened up a retail location for her dolls in Union City!  She requests that you call before visiting her show room, if you are in the area.  

WE'RE STILL  LOOKING FOR CHAT HOSTS! If you're interested in hosting a chat on ANY doll topic, or just a chat for your doll friends or club members, please e-mail me at collectdolls.guide@about.com   And, if you just want to find fellow doll collectors and chat, try out our state-of-the-art 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!   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:  Its almost time to shop for Christmas, so check out 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 ALL the dolls you'll be clamoring for Christmas.  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. 

Toy Fair and IDEX Main Page and  Photo Gallery

Toy Fair and IDEX Links

About Dolls Daily Archive:
August 18, 2001:   Mattel loses law suit; Herb Brown Resigns; Info on 2002 and 2003 doll conventions.
July 31, 2001:   Doll conventions, 2002 Silkstones, Bidbay suit, Imaginarium to expand.  
July 5, 2001:   Jim Morrison Doll; Teddy from AI, Barbie National Convention
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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