Showing posts with label Prego. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prego. Show all posts

11/23/2015

Booth and Garrick Meet

Fellow collector and friend, Maureen (Mo in PA,) dropped in yesterday with her Kinsman Garrick Doll. We spent some time in my studio comparing and photographing them.




Kinsman dolls are a welcome addition to the hi-end, realistic male BJD world. 

Maureen also brought along one of the earliest versions of Milou who got into the action, possibly against her will.


I posted this photo on Prego and asked for captions. They were all clever but the ones that had me laughing were:

—She yearned for more, but she just didn't have the guts. - Jackie_NJ 
—"come on baby, light my wire" - URIAH
I told her those crash diets are just no good for you... would she listen ... - Karen in New Zealand






2/23/2015

Dolls With Updos by Angela in Canada

This week's theme on Prego is 'Dolls with Short Hair or an Updo.' So many gorgeous illustrations of this theme have been posted.

Angela in Canada's gals blew my mind. While I'm not a fan of all the Deva female sculpts, I can certainly appreciate the beauty of the face-ups, the unbelievable wigs and the gorgeous fashions. These dolls are perfection. Angela's portrait photography has captured these models in all their glory!

OOAK Elfas and wig (LE Atina's) by Devadolls.
Gown by Coco.
OOAK tan Elfas. Doll, gown, wig by Devadolls.
OOAK tan Elfas and wig by Devadolls. Gown by Coco. Eye ehancement by Jenise
OOAK Miao. Doll by Jenise. Wig by Devadolls. Suit by YumYum.

OOAK Pharatee. Doll, gown and wig by Devadolls.

OOAK tan Brazilian. Doll by Devadolls. Wig by Brodin. 
Love Letters Outfit by Ashton Drake for Gene Marshall

OOAK Tian Shi. Doll and wig by Devadolls. Outfit by Coco.
OOAK closed mouth Apsara. Doll, gown and wig by Devadolls.
OOAK tan Malaika. Doll, wig and gown by Devadolls.
OOAK tan Malaika.
Doll and gown by Devadolls. Wig by Ilaria (Numina Stratus').

OOAK Elfas. Doll and wig by Devadolls. Outfit (LE Nantha's)
LE 5 Tian Shi and wig (LE Secret Tian Shi's) by Devadolls. Gown by House of Troy.


1/18/2015

Not Just For American Girl Dolls Anymore

The very popular adolescent line of American Girl dolls offers accessories, furniture pieces and room settings which fashion doll collectors are going crazy over. As it turns out, these items which are made for the 18" American Girls actually work better with our 16" dolls!

First up is a shop called Grace's French Bakery which retails for a whopping $500. Prego member, Johanna, posted many pictures or her insanely fantastic collection which includes the La Patisserie and Grace's Pastry Cart  ($150) with her dolls.  If you look carefully, you will see Gene Marshall chairs and tables in the setting! It's perfect.



Johanna also showed us Samantha's Ice Cream Parlor  ($300) being visited by her Tonner Patience dolls.

Mike (laughon45) posted the following three rooms. He, like Johanna, has added other 1/4 scale furniture to enhance these American Girl rooms. All of the dolls he used in these settings are Kingdom Dolls.

Isabelle's Studio ($275) That's quite a transformation. I love it.


Caroline's Parlor ($300.) I want this one!


Photo by Seumas' Mom
 Juies Bed & Bedding ($125.) and Julie's Egg Chair Set ($100)
As if the Egg Chair weren't adorable enough, it is actually equipped with stereo speakers. You plug a cable from the chair into your own music source and your doll can enjoy.



Some retired American Girl pieces can be found on Amazon.com and on eBay.  Some sellers will say "fits American doll" when it's not genuine American Doll. It that matters to you, be aware.

9/09/2014

Kingdom Doll's Brigantia

Buyers of Brigantia, Kingdom Doll's latest release and the second sculpt in the line, have begun to post photos. I found these two by Laurie Lenz to be particularly striking.



You can see more photos of this gorgeous doll and so much more on Prego.http://members5.boardhost.com/prego/

1/16/2014

Picture of the Day by Flamingomoon


This adorable photo was posted on Prego asking the question: "Aren't you glad you don't have to do this at the hairdresser?"

2/14/2013

Valentine's Themed Doll Photos - Many Sources

Some wonderful photography was posted on Prego yesterday for the theme of Valentine's Day and Couples. I would have liked to post every one of the beautiful photographs. Here are just a sampling.

Photo by Adrian
"Raining Hearts" by Aquabluerose
Photo by Wilco in Holland
Photo by Cheryl in TN
Photo by Laurie Lenz ANGELS
"He didn't go to Jared and all I got were these lousy roses."
Photo by Sisen
Photo by Jackie_NJ

12/18/2012

Too Many Dolls?

Yesterday I posted a question on Prego and the results were often hilarious. Here is the thread copied in it's entirety. If you are not a member of Prego, the links will take you to the opportunity to sign up.


You know you have too many dolls when (fill in your own response.)
...You start finding dolls you didn't even know were missing.

Responses:

8/19/2012

A Formal Introduction

This past week on Prego, members have been posting personal introductions. It's fascinating to get background information and see pictures of other collectors. It also strengthens the community. I love it.
I had time today to post one of my own. If you would like to read it, here is the link.


Photo of "Formal Introduction" Trent by Davelandweb.
Check out Dave's Miss Gene Marshall and Her Hollywood Friends blog for more fabulous photographs and information on the dolls pictured there. Dave's dolls include more than Gene. He also features many of Tonner's and Integrity Toy's dolls who are meant to represent movie stars.

6/05/2012

In Honor of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

Collector/designer Micki Baxter of England aka 'silkspike' posted her Union Jack doll fashion collection today on Prego. Here are some of her pictures. At the end of this post is the link to the original post where you can see the rest of the photos and read her descriptions.



Union Jack Collection post

2/10/2012

Lingerie

People have been posting such wonderful lingerie and purple themed photos over at Prego (again) so I thought I'd cull a bunch and post them here for all to enjoy.

Amelia by Janet in Oregon
Tyler by aquabluerose
Hypnosis by Lyanne NZ
Dollmore's Diana by Sisen
Gothica and Toxica by Valtoy
Ellowyne by M2
Iplehouse Elena by LeeAnn