Asian Ken

I have read many discussions about why & how Mattel needs to release an Asian Ken doll.

I dont care if the Ken is white black asian or hispanic! I only wish they could make a better body for Ken doll–make his stiff arms and legs more moveable.

but if they ever decide to make an Asian Ken, I’d say, Hire an Artist in China or Japan or South Korea to make the face sculpt–someone who understand Asian Culsture & Aesthetics.

Dynamite Girls –by Jason Wu

I am not interested in them, but there was a moment that i wanted to buy them, as they were on sale for $29.99 at FAO shcwarz.

If the Jazz Babies were $29.99, I would buy all the 3. unfortunately, these are not Jazz Babies but “Dynamite Girs”

do they remind you of Mattel’s Retro Barbie or Stacie face?! so these are knockoffs.

Dress from FAO Schwarz

This Dress cost $18, the style is exactly same as Fashion Fever Makeup Chic Barbie, but in different color–and it called FAO Exclusive. aw!

I picked it anyway.

The silver clutch & heels are $5.00

Lady of the Unicorn

No Way she would be my Girl, but I took some photos at FAO, just for fun.

She is priced at $210 at FAO Schwarz, I would not want her even she is 50% off.

Discounted Barbies

I went to Conway, gosh, all the Birthstone Beauties are $10.99,  Top Models are $9.99. the Fashion Fever Night time Popcorn Nikki are $5.99.

KBtoys now is offering  ”buy 2 get one free” deal. .

although I have said good-bye to Fashoin Fever, I feel like buying one light-skinned Fashion Fever Doll with new articulated bodies, I feel I can accept them as no screws seen on the arms.

 

Fashion Fever Barbie

 my fever is running down, I dont feel that I still need so many Fashion Fvevr BArbies… where can I find a buyer to buy them?

 

 

The Pirate Barbie Doll

A collector is asking other BC members how much they like the Pirate Barbie, and if she was worth the money-$178

People love her will eagerly tell you how beautiful she is, people who dislike her will keep silent– since that forum intends to be very unfriendly with people who hold different opinions

so, when you ask questions like this on Barbie forum, you will alaways get an impression that it would be a big miss if you dont buy her.

Here is my suggestions:
if you like the doll and can afford it, buy it!
if you want to buy her as an investment instead of enjoyment, then, check the popularity of the doll at eBAy, eBay’s Complete Listings give you all the statisticas you need to make a purchase decision.

I checked ebay’s complete auctions for the Pirate doll, well, her price was $134, much lower than BC’s regular price $178.

so, one day, BC will have to lower her price, too,
This doll will not sell at $178, but at $69.99

The finishing Touches

I made a sacrf & a pouch, now it’s done!! I am happy with it!

Spring Splash

Spring Splash–dress up Tyler

I continued working on my OOAK doll costums, my today’s project is WaterColor “Spring Splash” Silky Dress for Tyler & Gene, I have to say, when I get patient, I am really good enough to compete with any professional Doll Costum Maker. but I am a very impatinet person, I give up easily, if I make mistakes in the process, I lost my patience to start over, so I just put the project aside, it will be there forever!!

I noticed accessories and outfit for Gene & Tyler are much more expensive than Barbie’s.  so it’s a big challenge for me to  meet these high-end collectors’ quality standards. I am on my way to be better…

my today’s project, (still unfinished)

Poor Gene

I bought this Gene doll to serve my curiosity since I didnt have any Gene dolls, I know I would not keep her as soon as she arrived from eBay. Now I am so ready to let her go. but If I sell her at eBay, I would lose money for sure, probably could not get a half of my money back. so I decided to make her new costumes, if I am lucky and be able to make a couple of sales, that would help me to get my money back–I also have a Tonner Doll, I guess I have to do the same

the bad thing, making doll costumes actually takes so much time, it really takes longer than making dresses for myself.

First, I made a Kimono for her, and I have some Sushi Erasers, that’s perfect to go with the kimono.

then, I made a yellow halter top and a leopard skirt, plus a handbag and roses–not sure if this set would sell, since nothing special… but I’ll give it a try.
Reminder: dont buy anything just b/c you are curious, it cost bloody money.