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Hells Belles here's Superfrock's TOXICA
The latest Sybarite V3 from Superdoll has been released as a Marlbe exclusive. Her name is TOXICA and she is the first in their Hells Belles collection of V3 dolls. According Paris Doll Festival sources there will be 8 dolls in the series in all, released between now and September. We can also look forward to basic dolls as well as dressed. TOXICA is an LE of 100 and retails for $7.99.…
Added by Simon Farnworth on March 15, 2011 at 22:31 — 1 Comment
Happy Birthday Ken!
On March 11 we see the 50th Birthday of our favourite male arm candy, the one and only Mr Ken Carson. Of late he has really come into his own with a scene stealing role in Toy Story 3 and his very public mission to win back the love of his life, Barbie.
Way to go Ken and a very happy birthday to…
Read MoreAdded by Simon Farnworth on March 10, 2011 at 22:30 — 1 Comment
The curious case of the missing Gene Marshall...
Several weeks ago I was scanning the online Integrity Toys Store and came across, amongst other things, the Gene Marshall Calendar Shot doll on sale at a very reasonable price. Now I have had my eye on this doll for some time (well she was originally released in 2007!) but have never got round to an actual purchase... until now. So with great excitement I added her to my shopping basket and sat back awaiting her arrival. Which, coming all the way to the UK at anything near a reasonable price…
Read MoreAdded by Simon Farnworth on March 5, 2011 at 18:30 — No Comments
Integrity Toys unveils more of their 2011 line-up
During a Toy Fair Online Unveiling Event webinar exclusively for members of Integrity Toys' W Club, designers and creators at the company unveiled the upcoming dolls for 2011. Lines due for an update included Dynatmite Girls, Fashion Royalty, FR2, FR: Monogram, Nu: Face and Poppy Parker. The sheer number and variety on show was rather overwhelming to say the least. Here is a small slice of what we have to look forward to:
The Dynamite Girls are hitting the beaches…
Read MoreAdded by Simon Farnworth on February 27, 2011 at 22:30 — 6 Comments
It’s official: Barbie and Ken are back together…
Well it was the season of love so it was good timing for the most famous of dolls to mend their long broken relationship!
After several months of online flirting on Twitter, facebook et al the love birds finally made it official on Valentines day. Announced via billboards placed in major cities all over…
Read MoreAdded by Simon Farnworth on February 17, 2011 at 19:27 — No Comments
Sybarite Generation 3
In the latest issue of Dolls Magazine we are treated to a glimpse of a brand new Sybarite doll from Team Superfrock complete with the new, and hotly anticipated, Generation 3:1 body. She is suspected to be a MarlB exclusive and looks rather stunning!
Another teaser ad in the Haute Doll supplement which now comes with Doll Reader magazine and which further tantalises…
Read MoreAdded by Simon Farnworth on February 5, 2011 at 17:30 — 1 Comment
A thoroughly modern comeback
Integrity Toys make their debut at IDEX this year and one of the first on the list of their revelations for 2011 is a sneak peak at the comeback of one of their favourite characters Veronique Perrin. Entitled Modern Comeback, she is a basic lingerie dolls and comes in both blonde and dark hair styles with co-ordinating basques. Both are due in March 2011 as IT Direct exclusives priced at $90 via W Club lottery.
"Veronique looks stunning as she wears a one piece black lingerie…
Read MoreAdded by Simon Farnworth on January 27, 2011 at 22:30 — 3 Comments
A 50 Year Romance: Barbie + Ken
It all started in the spring of 1961. Ken Carson was new on the scene and love was in the air…
One of the most iconic and beloved couples of all time, Barbie and Ken are synonymous with EPIC romance. Wherever Barbie happens to be, Ken isn’t far behind. Best known as Barbie doll’s Prince Charming, arm candy and stylish counterpart, Ken is also known as confident, considerate, and of course, the ultimate boyfriend for every…
Added by Simon Farnworth on January 23, 2011 at 10:45 — No Comments
Barbie Introduces Basics Denim Collection
Barbie Basics™ Denim Collection
Pick a Pair, Rock the Look.
The all-American staple in any wardrobe - denim- is going from ordinary to extraordinary with Barbie Basics™. Taking classic blue jeans to new heights, the Barbie Basics™ Denim Collection includes 12 dolls, including – nine…
Read MoreAdded by Simon Farnworth on January 22, 2011 at 23:59 — No Comments
Superfrock Salon event 2010
As announced via the Superfrock mailing list a couple of days ago a very special event is to happen in October when the Autumn/Winter season will be unveiled and a very special Calk White sale will occur. I have my name down and I am very exited! See the blurb:
"The A/W 2010 Salon season will be launching with the introduction of Ventriloquet_003 (a darkly kept secret), Salon exclusive outfits and more delectability than should be legal!
Our 2010 Autumn Winter…
Added by Simon Farnworth on September 4, 2010 at 23:30 — 6 Comments
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
Fun Ken facts
- His full name is Ken Carson
- Ken® is named after the son of Mattel founders Ruth and…
Added by Simon Farnworth on August 22, 2010 at 22:00 — 2 Comments
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…
Added by Simon Farnworth on August 12, 2010 at 20:10 — No Comments
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
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
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…
Added by Simon Farnworth on July 21, 2010 at 11:00 — No Comments
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 …
Added by Simon Farnworth on July 20, 2010 at 11:30 — No Comments
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 …
Added by Simon Farnworth on July 16, 2010 at 23:30 — No Comments
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”— …
Added by Simon Farnworth on July 4, 2010 at 19:00 — No Comments
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…
Added by Simon Farnworth on March 29, 2010 at 22:00 — 4 Comments
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