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Narnia’s Pevensie Heroes Leap from the Silver Screen
Hurley, NY (February 15, 2008) –Walt Disney Pictures’ epic film, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe based on C.S. Lewis' timeless tale, comes to life through Robert Tonner's collection of TONNER CHARACTER FIGURES™ (TCF).
The life-like figures are authorized portraits of William Moseley in the role of Peter Pevensie; Anna Popplewell in the role of Susan Pevensie; Skandar Keynes in the role of Edmund Pevensie; and Georgie Henley in the role of Lucy Pevensie.
Robert Tonner, CEO and head designer of the award-winning Tonner Company is thrilled to re-create the magic and mystery of Narnia through his figures. “I was intrigued when I heard about the movie. When I saw it, I was convinced that I had to do it.”
This project has been one of the most painstaking endeavors for Tonner. “So much of each character is in the presentation that we didn’t want to overlook a single detail,” Tonner admits. “We drew on our strengths to accurately depict those critical elements.”
Ranging from 13”-19” tall, each perfectly replicated Pevensie sibling comes authentically dressed. The intricate costume details range from to real buttons and lace-up shoes to custom knit sweaters. The kings and queens of Narnia also have separate coronation costumes available which include fine details such as intricately molded crowns, hand-embroidery details and luxurious fabrics.
These wardrobe adventurers are perfectly scaled and composed of fine quality hard-plastic and vinyl. Each TONNER CHARACTER FIGURE™ features hand-painted face details and 14-points of articulation for the most realistic poses.
 About Tonner: Headquartered in Hurley, New York, the Tonner Doll Company, Inc. develops and markets high quality collectible dolls like Betsy McCall®, Effanbee® Dolls, and the popular Tyler Wentworth® line of dolls and fashions, as well as other licensed characters, including THE WIZARD OF OZ dolls and HARRY POTTER™ TCFs.
For more information, product samples, or interviews, please contact: Shauna Perry, Publicity Coordinator 845-339-9537 (ph) E-mail: sperry@tonnerdoll.com.
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Randall Craig Releases RTW for 2008! American Classic
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A classic fabric (black and white gingham) goes chic in a sleeveless body-blouse paired with a slim pencil skirt. Accessories include red rhinestone glasses, a red belt, a white patent clutch with gold charms, and black pumps. Limited to only 100. Citrus Sleek http://www.randallcraigrtw.com/images/prodshots/detail/citrussleek.jpg This colorful number features a jacket made of a vintage-look cotton print. It has a box pleat at the center back and a band collar. It is lined in yellow to coordinate with the skirt. The simple black shell has a loose fit and is cinched at the waist with a skinny gold belt. The pencil skirt is midi-length and is made from a yellow "suede". The perfect accessories to complement this fashion are black beaded earrings, a gold clutch, and black pumps. Limited to only 50. Cruisin' http://www.randallcraigrtw.com/images/prodshots/detail/cruisin.jpg This stylish resort look is fashioned from a navy-eyelet fabric. It features a tailored strapless bathing suit worn under an a-line skirt. The daisy pattern in the eyelet is mimicked in the chiffon print that is used for the scarf which is worn at the waist. This fashion includes red rhinestone glasses, a red patent clutch with silver charms, big sterling silver hoop earrings, and red pumps. Limited to only 70. Femmes de la Mode http://www.randallcraigrtw.com/images/prodshots/detail/femmesdelamode.jpg This glamorous gown features a slim skirt and a plunging halter-neck. It is made from a satin print in shades of brown and is lined in a caramel satin. It features a chocolate brown satin belt with gold buckle, a brown mink stole (made from vintage/recycled mink of course because we DO NOT support the fur industry), gold dangling earrings, and brown pumps. Limited to only 95. No Stranger to Style http://www.randallcraigrtw.com/images/prodshots/detail/nostrangertostyle.jpg A look to make any doll feel hip and stylish ... This look features a white blouse with sleeves that are puffed at the wrists. It is worn under an army-green knit vest. The pinstripe slacks have wide legs. Accessories include a gray hat, metallic silver purse, black necklace, and black pumps. Limited to only 95. Retro Modernism http://www.randallcraigrtw.com/images/prodshots/detail/retromodernism.jpg This blue dolman-sleeve sweater coordinates beautifully with the blue and black print capris. The stylish accessories include a sterling silver headband, black mod earrings, a hemp tote, and black pumps. Limited to only 100. Silken Sheath <PHOTO COMING SOON> A silk shantung sheath - a look that never goes out of style. This fitted sheath dress is midi-length. The accessories include a rhinestone ring, rhinestone earrings, and pumps. This set is available in the most beautiful shades of silk: fuchsia with silver jewelry and black pumps, LE 50 blue with silver jewelry and silver pumps, LE 50 black with gold jewelry and black pumps, LE 50 orange with gold jewelry and gold pumps, LE 35 The Need for Tweed http://www.randallcraigrtw.com/images/prodshots/detail/theneedfortweed.jpg This fashion features a beautifully detailed black cotton blouse. It has a placket, pin tuck detailing, and a black silk collar. The skirt is made of tweed in shades of red, camel, and black. It features a silk stripe of the same fabric as the collar and raveled fringe detailing at the hem. The red and black patent purse is vintage inspired. Jewelry includes rhinestone earrings and a bead necklace. It also includes black hose and black pumps. Limited to only 100. Fur Suited http://www.randallcraigrtw.com/images/prodshots/detail/fursuitedII.jpg
I am very happy to introduce to you Fur Suited II. This lovely brocade suit is trimmed in silver mink (vintage/recycled of course as we do not support the fur industry). Accessories include silver stud earrings, a silver bracelet, a silver clutch, silver pumps, and a pink rhinestone ring. Limited to only 100. In stores February. Contact your favorite Platinum Level Retailer to pre-order today: http://www.randallcraigrtw.com/retailers.html More information is available on our web site at www.randallcraigrtw.com Photos by Ow. Copyright Randall Craig, Inc. 2008. Dolls not included. All fashions are fitted to the newest version of the Fashion Royalty body. Randall Craig, Inc. is in no way associated with the makers of the Fashion Royalty doll. ********************************************* New Fashions for 2008 from Robert Tonner
Registration now open for W Club for 2008 Registration for the official collectors Club of Integrity Toys including Gene and Fashion Royalty is now open to all! Aa brochure explaining all of the details on the Club and membership levels can be accessed in PDF format by clicking on the following link.
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************************************************************************************* Mansfield to Host The First Black Doll Collectors Convention MANSFIELD, MA October 5, 2007-The Doll E Daze Project, DALLSS, Inc., and The Philadelphia Doll Museum will come together in Mansfield, Massachusetts on May 30, 2008 to June 1, 2008 to host the first of its kind Black Doll Collectors Convention (B.D.C.C). This convention will be the most exciting event in Black Doll History. “Harambee’ (Kiswahili meaning coming together) will be held at the Mansfield Holiday Inn, and is a celebration of the strengths and determination of the hosting organizations to preserve the history. Convention activities are centered on educating attendees on the significance of preserving the history of black dolls while raising funds to establish the first Black Doll Museum in New England and the second in the country. The inspiration for the convention goes back to 2004 when Mansfield residents Debra Britt and Felicia Walker two sisters, began to exhibit more than 4,000 dolls of color throughout Massachusetts’ libraries and schools. Their vision was to celebrate black history through the eyes of a doll collector, promote culture diversity via understanding and doll making. Since 2004, library patrons, children, seniors and families have created approximately 17,000 African wrap dolls. The dolls are created exclusively with recycled materials. In response, to this demand the need to find a permanent home for the Doll E. Daze Project and Museum became evident. Attendees will have an opportunity to view several exhibits on site as well as enjoy three full days of programs including workshops and seminars on the history of Black Dolls; Black dolls as a teaching tool; creating furniture for your doll; jewelry making; preserving your paper dolls; the Legend of Cecilia and creating your own African Wrap doll. There will be other events such as a Fashion show, a Doll competition, and an awards luncheon honoring the executive director of the Philadelphia Doll Museum Barbara Whiteman. In addition, each attendee will receive a souvenir doll created principally for the convention by the Big Beautiful Doll Company; designed by a local fashion designer, Amanda Keeling of Sharon, MA. Attendees will also have a variety of shopping opportunities. Attendees can shop at the convention doll sale (members get in free) or at shops in doll town Mansfield where local businesses will exhibit dolls from the Doll E Daze Project and Museum. The Black Doll Collectors Convention brings together dedicated collectors, historians, dealers and doll makers together to share their love for dolls of color. B.D.C.C’s mission is to promote the growth of friendship and understanding via collecting and sharing of information. The full convention program is limited to 250 attendees and reservations are now being accepted... For further information contact Debra Britt (617(448-0527 or Louise Powell (617) 524-1777
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************************************************************* Integrity Toys Launches new Fashion Doll Line!
Integrity Toys is launching a new playline fashion and toddler doll line, exclusive to Kmart, called ‘Just Girlz…Celebrating Cultural Diversity’. The dolls are currently being tested at several stores in Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey and New York. Below is a listing of Kmart stores that have the dolls now. The rest of the Kmart stores will be receiving stock in early August. Kmart test store listing: Store #3371 Store #3474 Store #3523
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The first in the trio for 2007 from www.superfrock.com Savoy includes: Visit http://www.superdollonline.co.uk/acatalog/DOLLS.html to add Savoy to your collection today!
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"Styled by Me" Barbie
Text and Photos by Michael Williams NEW YORK CITY - On Tuesday, Jun 26, 2007, Mattel and FAO Schwarz offered a special press preview to its new "Styled by Me" Barbie doll interactive fashion show. This 1,500 square-foot, one-of-a-kind retail experience at the legendary FAO flagship store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan offers little girls (and collectors) alike the opportunity to design their own doll and watch her strut her stuff on the runway.
The journey begins at one of two large Barbie doll styling stations with multiple interactive touch screens that guide customers through a step-by-step design process to personally select a doll, fashions, accessories, a doll case and even a gift for themselves. You can choose one of seven different dolls who feature different skin tones and hair colors as well as a wardrobe of different gowns, dresses, tops, pants and skirts.
Once the design is finalized and the doll is purchased, Barbie and friends will be loaded onto an automated runway, behind plexiglass, and will take her spin on stage before being hand-delivered to the lucky customer at the close of the show. Average retail price starts at $65 and will officially open to the public on Friday June 29, 2007, and will include Barbie fashions and luggage for girls as well as the Tarina Tarantino Barbie jewelry.
************************************************************ SCARLETT O'HARA™ is an authorized likeness of Vivien Leigh; she is app. 16” tall and is crafted of fine quality vinyl/hard plastic with rooted saran hair. Scarlett features 13 points of articulated movement and hand-painted face detail. MELANIE™ is app. 16” tall and is crafted of fine quality vinyl/hard plastic with rooted saran hair. Scarlett features 13 points of articulated movement and hand-painted face detail.
************************************************************ The Tonner Doll Company releases Mary Poppins™!!!! She's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Robert Tonner introduces his latest doll collection based on Julie Andrews in her Academy Award winning role as Mary Poppins™!
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Lucy and Ethel Buy the Same Dress The first ever Mattel-made Lucy and Ethel gift set is finally here! I Love Lucy® has made television history as one of the most enduring, beloved shows of all time, and with good reason: what’s not to love about the show that followed the silly antics of zany redhead Lucy Ricardo, her blonde best friend Ethel Mertz, and their equally hilarious husbands? Currently available at Wal-Mart
******************************************************** Agnes Dreary™ Tonner Doll Company gravely introduces Agnes Dreary™ in all her woeful ineptness...
Agnes is approximately 12” tall, is a vinyl and hard plastic doll with rooted saran hair and hand-detailed, painted eyes. With jointing at the neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, Agnes can assume the dreariest of poses.
Agnes features a new head sculpt on the Marley Wentworth Body; Agnes can share clothing with Marley, Alice and Dorothy, but it's unlikely she would ever want to.
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********************************************************* The Franklin Gallery at Ben Franklin Crafts, 200 Tri-City Plaza in Somersworth, ME,will exhibit Vintage Dolls from Around the World from the collection of Dover Doll Clinic's Pat Aveni, through June 30 during regular business hours. The Franklin Gallery will host an informal reception for the exhibit on Sunday, June 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. At the reception, Aveni will present an informal talk about repairing and collecting dolls. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend. The Franklin Gallery exhibit will include more than 20 colorful and evocative dolls from Aveni's extensive collection, and will appeal to anyone, young or old, whose life has been enriched by the presence of dolls. Aveni has been repairing and restoring dolls since the early 1980s. She started out as an intern in Syracuse, N.Y., worked there for four years, then moved back to New England with her husband. She opened Dover Doll Clinic in 1988, and has been repairing and collecting dolls more than 20 years. All but a few selected works in Franklin Gallery exhibits are available for purchase. For information about Vintage Dolls from Around the World, call the Frame Shop at Ben Franklin Crafts at 743-4999. Gallery hours are Mondays through Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m ************************************************************* MISS MANNERS: JUDITH MARTIN
Doll collection amassing criticism
June 8, 2007 DEAR MISS MANNERS: Early last year, I began collecting dolls. The hobby has brought me a lot of joy; I sew doll clothes, paint the dolls, take photographs and meet with other local enthusiasts. Initially, friends and family thought it was cute and harmless. However, the dolls cost a few hundred dollars each, and people closest to me know this.. I am not fiscally irresponsible, even with a hobby I love, but after the most recent doll made its appearance, the reactions have turned more tepid. I get questions along the lines of, "Why are you buying more? How many do you need?" Somehow they feel a need to voice some kind of disapproval on how I spend money on enjoyable frivolities. Is there a proper way to communicate that I find this hurtful? Gentle Reader: And you were kind enough not to mention that one of them spends a ridiculous amount of money on fine wines, another has a handbag collection of more than she could ever use, and a third spends so much time bird-watching that you can't imagine that spotting one more bird could possibly mean anything to him. You can cut off criticism by saying gently, "Well, it's a hobby that a lot of other people love, but anyone who doesn't can't understand." ********************************************************** Amazon.com.jp exclusive Misaki! Photos of the exclusive Misaki Summer Storm have been released,Limited to 150 she's HOT!
The other Misaki dolls from the Summer line are limited to 500 and include:(left to right) Summer Blues, Summer Crush and Summer Love.
****************************************************** Kimono Miwa released Doll Beauty has announced their new fashion doll Miwa. Kimono Miwa is produced with cooperation from doll artist Mr. Yoshito Honda. For ordering information please visit www.dollbeauty.jp
**************************************************************** DOLLS STOLEN FROM TONNER CONVENTION IN ORLANDO Dear Doll Friends: May 22, 2007 Re: Stolen Dolls With great sadness I’m asking for your help in passing the word about treasured If you have any information please contact The Robert Tonner Doll Company Photographs of the The 2 Rare Dolls of Mine that Were Stolen Are below, or view 1930 Madame Alexander – Flawless & Extraordinary!
Any help in passing the word throughout the doll world is sincerely appreciated. I’m Many Thanks, Judene A Hansen
New Barbie Department to Open at FAO Schwarz New York? FAO Schwarz is accepting applications from Barbie enthusiasts for positions in their new Barbie Department that will be opening in June of 2007. Click here for more information. 5/2/07
Children of the 30s 70th Anniversary Luncheon All photos by Michael Williams The National Doll and Toy Collectors Club of New York City celebrated 70 years this season with a gala luncheon at the FIT Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan on Saturday, April 28, 2007. "Children of the 30s Luncheon" was a benefit for the children's charity Starlight Starbright of NY. Starlight Starbright brings together experts from pediatric health care, technology, and entertainment to create programs that educate, entertain and inspire seriously ill children. Whether it's finding friends online, learning more about a disease, or just spending time together as a family, Starlight Starbright's programs help children and their families cope with the challenges they face daily. Research studies on select Starlight Starbright programs have shown the following benefits: Reduced pain and distress; a reduction in the fear and isolation of a prolonged illness; a greater willingness to return for treatment; an increased sense of peer support; increased knowledge and sense of responsibility for managing disease; much needed distraction from challenges that accompany their illness; and increased ability to cope with their disease. Raffles, auction, sales and more raised money and spirits in the lead up to the afternoon's star appearance. Keynote speaker Tom Tierney, the legendary designer of paper dolls for DOVER press, presented a program on his "Creative Process & History." Souvenir package included Ginny "Little Miss 30's" Exclusive LE 100 by Vogue Doll Co., autographed Tierney paper dolls & prints book and a goody bag full of surprises! Tickets sold on a first come, first serve basis at $80 per person. For more information on the NDTCC of NYC, please contact the following:
National Doll & Toy Collectors Club of NYC
All photos compliments of Michael Williams. Please visit Michael's photosite at:
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