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Here come the boys...

Not only is Ken a worldwide move star since his hit stint in Toy Story 3, complete with the requisite Twitter account, he is now making an über cool appearance in the popular Barbie Basics… Read More

Added by Simon Farnworth on September 3, 2010 at 22:00 — 2 Comments


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Fun Ken facts

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After all the Barbie 50th birthday hoopla last year and well into this, prepare yourself for more of the same for her 'arm candy' Ken. In less then 6 months he too will be celebrating the big 5-0 and to celebrate here are some fun Ken facts:
  • His full name is Ken Carson
  • Ken® is named after the son of Mattel founders Ruth and…
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Added by Simon Farnworth on August 22, 2010 at 22:00 — 2 Comments

Joining doll observers

Hi to everyone at Doll Obserors.

Added by Retrochique on August 14, 2010 at 14:46 — 1 Comment


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2010 Fall/Holiday Tonner collection goes live

In yet more Tonner news; it was announced yesterday that the very latest 2010 Fall/Holiday collection had gone live on the Tonner Doll site.


Quite a mixed bunch at first glance with variations on several ongoing themes such as shrunken a Harry Potter and female variations of the Wizard of Oz trio of male characters. Interesting to some I'm sure but not really floating my boat. Some of the



Some progress on the…
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Added by Simon Farnworth on August 12, 2010 at 20:10 — No Comments


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Immortalised on Wikipedia!

I learned today that my most humble blog has been used as a reference on Wikipedia! The relevant article uses a post I made about the Barbie Basic range a while back and is even entered as the number one reference for the article. Cool!



The entry is a pretty comprehensive account of those wonderful Barbie Basic Little Black Dress (LBD) dolls and I am only too happy to have been of… Read More

Added by Simon Farnworth on August 7, 2010 at 20:37 — 2 Comments


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The 2010 DOTY awards announced

Doll Reader magazine has announced the 2010 DOTY Public's’s Choice Winners. I must say I am unfamiliar with all of these dolls (especially the baby dolls... shudders!). A shame also not to see a Superdoll on the list this year too!



Children’s Play Doll: Lola, by JC Toys Group



Collectible Baby Doll: Pretty in Pink, by… Read More

Added by Simon Farnworth on August 5, 2010 at 23:04 — No Comments


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Haute Doll magazine bows out

It is with great sadness that I have learnt that Haute Doll magazine, a perennial favourite amongst fashion doll lovers, will soon be no more. It seems that the the publishers has become yet another victim to the ongoing economic…

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Added by Simon Farnworth on July 21, 2010 at 11:00 — No Comments


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Facebook bans doll nipples!

 has entered into the it’s very own controversial nipple-gate scandal after banning a photo belonging Victoria Buckley  a jewellery designer fromSydney, Australia to showing a nude doll designed by Marina Bychkova of …

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Added by Simon Farnworth on July 20, 2010 at 11:30 — No Comments


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Say hello (and goodbye) to Mantilla!

The second Superdoll Gatekeeper to arrive in anticipation of the all-new Sybarite body was released over at the …

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Added by Simon Farnworth on July 16, 2010 at 23:30 — No Comments


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An exclusive interview with Toy Story 3 star Ken

Ken is a really passionate and emotional guy and he digs that Barbie is such a formidable woman”— …

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Added by Simon Farnworth on July 4, 2010 at 19:00 — No Comments


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My Top 10 Fashion Doll Wants!

I’ve had a severe case of writers block these last few weeks and in order to stir the creative juices decided to make a plea via Twitter for some inspirational suggestions. One very…

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Added by Simon Farnworth on March 29, 2010 at 22:00 — 4 Comments


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A report from Paris part two

The main event on the Saturday of Paris Fashion Doll Festival weekend is the banquet luncheon and the silent auction that precedes it. However the day was getting off to a rather shaky start what with all…

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Added by Simon Farnworth on March 21, 2010 at 12:00 — No Comments


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A review of TiCK

I have just uploaded my review of my latest Sybarite doll TiCK from the paris event. Lots of pics too. The link is: http://www.dollobserver.com/2010/03/17/what-makes-superdoll-tick/

Added by Simon Farnworth on March 17, 2010 at 21:40 — No Comments


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A report from Paris 2010 Part One

Well dear reader, as I am now safely back in the UK I thought I ought to put finger to keyboard and right a review of my first Fashion Doll convention. So here we have part 1…

The Paris Fashion Doll Festival 2010 took place at the Novotel Paris Est at the end on the Metro Line 3 in Bagnolet. Which…

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Added by Simon Farnworth on March 15, 2010 at 0:00 — No Comments


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A prelude to the Festival

The Paris Fashion Doll Festival 2010 is about to start with the Superfrock cocktail evening Disco 3000. In order to keep you all up to date I have put my blog posts and Twitter feed to prominence on the home page just for the 3 day duration of the Expo so it will be easier to follow my updates should you wish to do so.

Added by Simon Farnworth on March 12, 2010 at 17:40 — No Comments

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Hi,my name is Ricky, I'm new to this site.I,m trying to sell my high fashion doll clothes on ebay.Write to me what you think.I'm rqdollfashion,link is doll&bears.

Added by richard quinones on February 23, 2010 at 1:55 — 1 Comment


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Mattel Ladies of the 80′s dolls

I received a wee notelett through my electronic mailbox yesterday from those lovely folks at Mattel, showing off the latest additions to their pop culture range of dolls “Ladies of the 80′s”. There are three dolls in all representing key female singers of the 80′s;…

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Added by Simon Farnworth on January 30, 2010 at 22:30 — 5 Comments


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INNOQUII Bride wears Picnic

Having just returned from vacation and having learned of all the missed Superfrock Fortune items while I have been away I consoled myself with a photo session featuring INNOQUII Bride and her newly Ebay acquired Picnic outfit.

Here are a few of the results for your viewing pleasure. Feel free to comment!

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Added by Simon Farnworth on July 11, 2009 at 22:30 — No Comments


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Barbie hits the big 5-0!

Barbie first hit the doll scene way back in 1959 making her exactly 50 years old on March 9th. Whether you love her or hate her (whilst still secretly loving her!) there’s no denying that without Barbie’s introduction to the market by …

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Added by Simon Farnworth on February 26, 2009 at 22:00 — No Comments


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Fashion Royalty and Integrity Gene creator designs for First Lady

Jason Wu, the designer behind the Fashion Royality line as well as the Integrity Toys version of Gene Marshall,was the designer behind the ivory full length gown worn by Michelle Obama at the Inaugural Ball held for her husband Barack Obama (in case you hadn’t heard of him!). The 26 year old fashion designer best known, to the likes of us doll lovers, as a major face in the world of modern fashion dolls is now bound for fashion superstardom after the inevitable…

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Added by Simon Farnworth on January 21, 2009 at 22:00 — No Comments

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