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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Ashton Drake's First Lady of Style





First Lady of Style, Michelle Obama by Ashton-Drake (images from their flyer)

Ashton-Drake Galleries' First Lady of Style Collection is a tribute to First Lady Michelle Obama.    The collection includes:

  • "Sophisticated Style," a 16-inch, ball-jointed, vinyl Michelle Obama doll with 14-points of articulation.  Doll is dressed in a glittering black gown inspired by the dress the First Lady wore as she greeted guests to the Govenor's Ball.
  • Additional costumes and accessories will follow the doll's presentation.  These are fashioned after ensembles worn by the First Lady.
  • With each issue (doll and separately issued fashions) buyers will receive a collector's card that includes details about the ensemble and a hand-numbered certificate of authencity.
The cost of the doll is $129.99, payable in 5 monthly installments.  The additional fashions will cost $59.99 each, also available in monthly installments (2). 

Preferred clients have or will be receiving the introduction letter, flyer, and a reservation form to fill out and return to reserve the entire collection.  The opportunity to cancel the subscription is available at any time by notifying Ashton-Drake.  Items in the collection can be returned for up to one year after receipt for a full refund including shipping and service charges.

The doll is not available at the Ashton-Drake website (Collectiblestoday.com).

For additional information, Call Ashton-Drake, 1-877-268-6638, refer to item number 913648, The First Lady of Style Collection for additional information or to request a reservation card/brochure.

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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 18, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    Absolutely Beautiful! I like this one better that the white gown doll before.

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  2. Ms. LeoMay 19, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    She is beautful! I love the dress and necklace. I hope they will do the doll in a 12" version.

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  3. Black Doll EnthusiastMay 19, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    A 12-inch version would be nice!

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  4. JudieMay 23, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    Very elegant!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Ok this doll should be on shelves for Christmas . I would buy at least ten.

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    1. Black Doll EnthusiastNovember 10, 2012 at 7:14 AM

      Hi Shantay - This doll was released two years ago (2010). It is a collector's doll manufactured by Ashton-Drake, Collectibles Today and is not a doll that would be found on store shelves such as Toys R Us. Whether or not quantities remain, I am uncertain. You can visit collectiblestoday.com for that information.

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    2. AnonymousDecember 26, 2012 at 10:22 PM

      I realize these posts are ancient but can anyone provide any information?~ I'm interested in possibly buying 1.. All I'd like is 1 :(

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    3. Black Doll EnthusiastDecember 27, 2012 at 4:12 AM

      Hi Jermaine Jones,

      This doll has long been sold out through Ashton-Drake/Collectibles Today. The secondary market (from another collector/seller) or eBay's auction site are the only weak leads that I can provide. Have you checked ebay.com?

      I purchased this doll when it was released but immediately returned it to the company. I did not like the action figure arms and to me the doll just did not embody First Lady Michelle Obama. You can see actual pictures of the doll along with three other First Lady Michelle Obama dolls that have been made by clicking here. Good luck with your search!

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  6. TiJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    I have tried to purchase this doll and it is almost as if I'm tring to get into area 51. The item number is incorrect ok so this is 2013 is there a new doll being sold, if so how would I acquire one?

    ti2juan@sbcglobal.net

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    1. Black Doll EnthusiastJanuary 24, 2013 at 4:21 AM

      Hi Ti,

      Unfortunately, you read this blog over two years after it was published. The doll has been sold out at Ashton Drake for quite some time. The only way to purchase one is from another collector who is willing to part with it or locating one on eBay, bidding, and becoming the highest bidder.

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    2. AnonymousJune 27, 2023 at 5:14 PM

      I have one - but I would have to ask you a few questions before you bought it

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