tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post5906039646412759154..comments2024-03-28T11:41:16.501-05:00Comments on Black Doll Collecting: Target-Exclusive 18-inch and 5-inch MinisBlack Doll Enthusiasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-75807030713853566432016-08-30T08:36:09.076-05:002016-08-30T08:36:09.076-05:00I still prefer all vinyl over the cloth bodied dol...I still prefer all vinyl over the cloth bodied dolls. I like Vanessa's sculpt better than the other sculpts OGG uses, too. <br /><br />Have you seen the new mini <a href="https://www.walmart.com/search/?query=my+life+as+mini" rel="nofollow">My Life As</a> dolls at Walmart stores or online at Walmart.com? I would love to purchase the AA school girl. I don't own the 18-inch dolls in this line and have no plans to own any, but I can always add a mini or two. <br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-85458452384183789052016-08-30T04:41:37.650-05:002016-08-30T04:41:37.650-05:00I own mini Vanessa, and she also has a cloth body....I own mini Vanessa, and she also has a cloth body. I actually MUCH prefer cloth-bodied mini dolls to vinyl ones. They are more expensive to make (hence why American Girl recently switched to all-vinyl minis from the cloth-bodied ones they've had for 20 years) and are more accurate to the large-size dolls they represent. Plus, they are "huggable" and find that more endearing than a hard-bodied doll.<br /><br />I also did not realise until now that Vanessa's face mold was being used for the Black OG dolls. I always found their faces to be much more engaging than the white dolls, whose faces seem vacant to me. Now it all makes sense!An Old Blog We'd All Rather Forgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13328579395645182799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-85890668223105728982015-11-02T04:37:52.656-06:002015-11-02T04:37:52.656-06:00Thank you for taking the time to read it Farrah. ...Thank you for taking the time to read it Farrah. I have never seen the Asian face mold in person either. <br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-55814318913280330262015-11-01T20:33:57.022-06:002015-11-01T20:33:57.022-06:00Great post! I was always pretty disappointed in t...Great post! I was always pretty disappointed in the lack of diversity of these OG dolls. I am glad to see that they are improving in this area. The last time I went to Target, I saw both Abrianna and Nahla, but I have yet to see the Asian face mold in person. Hopefully they will continue to expand their line. :)Farrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01131848005650508647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-48201330238677001782015-10-29T03:53:36.433-05:002015-10-29T03:53:36.433-05:00That would be wonderful if the Vanessa/Abriana hea...That would be wonderful if the Vanessa/Abriana head sculpt is reproduced as a mini.<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-22400030055113288602015-10-29T03:52:31.015-05:002015-10-29T03:52:31.015-05:00Excellent idea, Ms. Leo!
dbgExcellent idea, Ms. Leo!<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-87508409810405177162015-10-28T21:34:25.714-05:002015-10-28T21:34:25.714-05:00I purchased the minis and turned them into boys!I purchased the minis and turned them into boys!Ms. Leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742194324517520395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-40025866091449513012015-10-28T17:28:54.900-05:002015-10-28T17:28:54.900-05:00Hi Debbie! Thanks for the insight on OGG dolls. Th...Hi Debbie! Thanks for the insight on OGG dolls. Things are evolving slowly but in a nice direction. One day maybe there will be a new edition of the ethnically accurate mini-me African-American doll. Petite Plangonophile au chocolathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08548251311004785318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-74784703584863563882015-10-28T15:44:24.847-05:002015-10-28T15:44:24.847-05:00I love the outfits!
dbgI love the outfits!<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-9609846976594058522015-10-28T14:45:07.442-05:002015-10-28T14:45:07.442-05:00They are pretty! Nice outfits! This is so nice, th...They are pretty! Nice outfits! This is so nice, the "mini me" also has a "mini me" *o*Lady LoLohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711012145942074587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-69606305016991283172015-10-28T13:44:53.247-05:002015-10-28T13:44:53.247-05:00I like the minis fashions. I am sure there are ot...I like the minis fashions. I am sure there are others like you, jSarie who find the minis appealing. All vinyl would be my preference for them. If they ever place the clothes on sale, I might buy an outfit or two and find someone else to wear it. <br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-5458206865705858002015-10-28T13:42:46.043-05:002015-10-28T13:42:46.043-05:00I can understand why none of the minis appealed to...I can understand why none of the minis appealed to you, Muff.<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-9341727253156861042015-10-28T13:12:32.241-05:002015-10-28T13:12:32.241-05:00Interesting to read some OG history! I haven'...Interesting to read some OG history! I haven't particularly followed the line (I wasn't drawn to their faces, I think), but those new Lori minis have been catching my attention whenever I pass them these days. I know they're not to everyone's tastes, but I find myself charmed by them - and I appreciate that they seem to have a wider range of looks to them this time around.jSariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091297532711995227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-44841342642422037032015-10-28T12:31:07.155-05:002015-10-28T12:31:07.155-05:00That's another thing about this new version. ...That's another thing about this new version. They are more "stuffed" than last year's version. They are a little out of proportion to me.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-46393987287259045002015-10-28T11:18:29.556-05:002015-10-28T11:18:29.556-05:00I don't pay attention to larger dolls as that&...I don't pay attention to larger dolls as that's not my cup of tea, but I do always check their isle in case an accessory might work for 1:6. I've seen the 5 inch dolls but none of them have made me want one. Their clothing looks nice though.Muffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121187068323359131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-76258923511153455212015-10-28T09:38:17.755-05:002015-10-28T09:38:17.755-05:00You're welcome, Lady Rose. I am glad you enjo...You're welcome, Lady Rose. I am glad you enjoyed this post.<br /><br />I have noticed on multiple occasions while shopping locally that the black dolls are hidden. Are shoppers doing this? Probably not. It happens too frequently. I have done some rearranging by placing the black dolls where they can be seen on the shelves when I find them hidden. <br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-72534876769399796822015-10-28T09:35:19.454-05:002015-10-28T09:35:19.454-05:00In addition to not like the facial features of the...In addition to not like the facial features of the mini that I would have considered purchasing, the price was a deterrent for me as well. The clothes are also a tad bit pricey. <br /><br />I didn't realize you could get better posing with cloth bodied dolls. The cloth bodies make them look truly "stuffed" to me.<br /><br />dbgBlack Doll Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534871309015210903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-55470011745560398352015-10-28T09:29:43.184-05:002015-10-28T09:29:43.184-05:00I saw these new Lori dolls a couple months ago. I...I saw these new Lori dolls a couple months ago. I wasn't impressed enough to buy any of them. I like the outfits on last years dolls much better. The extra cost wasn't working in their favor either. The AA doll didn't grab me at all. Maybe if she had a cuter outfit, I would have considered her. Seems like they broke the dolls down into basic (ballet for $9.99), dressed for $11.99, and with pet for $15.99. The recital studio is purchasable. They also have the cutest loft that would be perfect for 1:12 scale. The cloth bodies are much better for play. You can get better posing that you can't get with an all vinyl doll. I think they probably did that to stay in line with their competition American Girl minis.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027064808344974667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6047557606653771556.post-62904406348870131972015-10-28T05:56:38.850-05:002015-10-28T05:56:38.850-05:00Thank you Debbie G for those awesome as I call the...Thank you Debbie G for those awesome as I call them " little known black doll history facts". Next time I go to target I will try to display better pics. A lot of the 18" dolls were on the bottom self or hidden in the back of the white dolls . I really enjoyed your blog and you did an excellent job displaying those pics. Lady_Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631530275831893501noreply@blogger.com